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Chapter 147 "A Lively Selection of Concubines"
"Exchange!" Lu Mingfei gritted his teeth and gave the order.
[System notification: 50 points have been deducted.]
[System Notification: Obtained "Mental Incantation Potion (Trial)" ×1.]
Current points balance: 110.
A glass bottle filled with a pale blue, crystalline liquid appeared out of thin air in Lu Mingfei's hand; it was icy to the touch.
He walked up to Erii and Natsumi, squatted down, and opened his palms.
The bottle of potion, shimmering with a faint light, caught the attention of the two girls.
“Eri,” Lu Mingfei said softly, “drink this. After you drink it, you will be able to… speak to us in another way.”
Erii glanced at Lu Mingfei, then at the beautiful blue liquid, her eyes filled with curiosity.
Without hesitation, she reached out her slender hand, carefully took the bottle, and under Xia Mi's encouraging gaze, pulled out the cork, tilted her head back, and drank the medicine in one gulp.
The medicine was icy cold upon entering the mouth, like a small patch of melting starlight.
Erii blinked, showing no particular feeling.
"Try to think of a sentence in your mind and say it to us," Lu Mingfei guided.
Erii's long eyelashes trembled, and she closed her eyes nervously, trying to concentrate.
A few seconds later, a girl's voice, tinged with timidity and uncertainty, rang clearly in Lu Mingfei and Xia Mi's minds simultaneously:
"...Lu...Mingfei? Xia Mi...Sister?"
It worked!
Xia Mi's eyes widened in surprise, and she hugged Erii tightly: "Wow! I heard it! Erii, your 'voice' is so beautiful!" She chattered excitedly.
Lu Mingfei's lips finally curved into a genuine smile.
No need to speak, no need to worry about the power of words going out of control; the threads of the spirit connect silently, which is more direct than any language.
……
The warm afternoon sunlight streamed through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, casting warm dappled patterns on the floor.
Lu Mingfei sat opposite Erii and patiently explained some basic social common sense to her.
How to use public transportation, basic money concepts, and how to respond when approached by strangers.
Erii listened intently, her clear, glass-like eyes fixed on him.
Looking at Erii's focused profile, Lu Mingfei felt a long-lost sense of calm and warmth welling up inside him.
There was no pursuit, no scheming, only the trust and curiosity of the people in front of him. Such peaceful and tranquil daily moments were a luxury for him.
At the same time, high-ranking Japanese government officials are also experiencing complex emotional fluctuations.
Lu Mingfei had no intention of making contact, and they simply couldn't bring themselves to visit this "immortal" at Genji Heavy Industries.
The two sides maintained a subtle, tacit silence.
After confirming that Lu Mingfei did indeed not seem to have any intention of invading Japan, the heavy weight on the minds of the Prime Minister's Office and cabinet members was finally lifted.
However, Genji Heavy Industries, this behemoth, inevitably became the focus of attention throughout Tokyo and even the whole of Japan.
Especially after the news that "celestial immortal" Lu Mingfei was here was indirectly confirmed by the statement of the Snake Clan, an unexpected storm began to brew around the building.
Countless young girls who considered themselves exceptionally beautiful and harbored unrealistic fantasies flocked from Tokyo and even all over Japan, wandering the streets and alleys around Genji Heavy Industries like devout pilgrims.
They dressed up meticulously, their eyes burning with desire, all for that slim chance of being chosen by a "celestial being" and rising to the top in one step.
The guards and members of the Snake Clan looked down at the increasingly spectacular "sea of people" below, their expressions changing from initial astonishment to complete numbness.
Less than eight hours after Lu Mingfei arrived in Japan, tens of thousands of young women of all kinds had already gathered around the Genji Heavy Industries site.
A frenzied atmosphere can easily ignite even the smallest spark.
Soon, arguments began to break out on the streets and alleys. Girls would get red in the face just arguing about whether "Lu Xianren prefers cute or mature types," and it would quickly escalate into pushing and shoving or even physical fights.
Japanese police were overwhelmed and had to urgently deploy a large number of officers to maintain order at the scene and prevent the situation from getting out of control.
Ling was wrapped in a thick, dark winter coat, with a soft scarf covering half of her face.
She stood quietly in the shadow of a coffee shop on the street corner, coldly observing the absurd farce unfolding before her.
Not far away, two exquisitely made-up girls were arguing incessantly about whether the immortal preferred long or short hair, their excitement bordering on wild gestures.
Zero's gaze swept past the clamor, over the throng of people, and landed on the distant black skyscraper that gleamed with a cold, metallic sheen in the winter sunlight.
If Lu Mingfei really intended to hold a global "selection of concubines"... Zero's icy blue eyes remained completely undisturbed.
She will wholeheartedly support all his decisions.
Deep down, she felt no joy whatsoever at all.
At this moment...
laugh!
A blinding silver-white streak of light, like lightning tearing through the sky, descended from the heavens at an incredible speed and hovered precisely in front of Zero.
The light instantly subsided, revealing Lu Mingfei's figure.
"What are you looking at here?" he asked with a smile, looking at the small figure in the shadows.
“Watching you play with them.” Zero said expressionlessly, her little face tense, her voice sounding like it had just been taken out of the freezer.
She deliberately avoided looking Lu Mingfei in the eye.
Lu Mingfei was slightly taken aback, then burst into laughter.
Even Zero gets jealous?
"Alright, alright," he said, his eyes filled with helpless affection. Without another word, he stepped forward and, before Zero could react, scooped her up in his arms. "Let's go back."
The next second, the light rose again!
The two figures blurred instantly, soaring into the sky, tearing through the noisy street, and heading straight for the top observation deck of Genji Heavy Industries.
This fleeting glimpse of the "fairy carrying a girl" scene was like a spark thrown into boiling oil, instantly igniting the crazy hopes of all the girls watching below!
"The immortal took her away!"
"He came down in person!"
"An opportunity! We have an opportunity too!"
The screams, discussions, and excited shouts instantly rose to a new level.
Countless fervent gazes followed the streak of light that disappeared into the horizon, as if they saw a possible turning point in their own destinies.
This grand "concubine selection" drama, spontaneously staged by countless people, reached its climax due to Lu Mingfei's unintentional actions.
The luxurious lounge area on the top floor is warm and inviting.
Lu Mingfei gently put Zero down and gave her and Erii a brief introduction:
"Zero, this is Erii. Erii, this is Zero-neechan."
Xia Mi immediately came over lively: "Zero? You're here too!"
Erii stared wide-eyed at the silver-haired girl with a cold demeanor, who resembled a delicate doll.
She tried to concentrate, and carefully conveyed a tentative thought:
"Hello...
Zero's icy expression seemed to soften slightly as she looked at Erii and nodded gently.
A wondrous spiritual connection made communication exceptionally smooth.
Soon, Xia Mi, Erii (through telepathy), and Zero, three girls with very different personalities, began a strange communication.
Xia Mi chattered away as the main spokesperson, Erii smiled quietly and occasionally responded with simple thoughts, while Zero responded succinctly from time to time.
They seemed to instantly form a harmonious little world, with a warm atmosphere.
Feeling invisiblely excluded, Lu Mingfei touched his nose, shook his head helplessly, and turned to leave the rest area.
Chapter 148 Chu Zihang's Visit
He found Genjiro enjoying tea alone in a quiet recreation room.
"Want to play a game?" Lu Mingfei pointed to a game console in the corner of the room, where the title screen of Samurai Shodown II was flashing.
Yuan Zhisheng was somewhat surprised, but still nodded: "Okay."
Thus, the two young powerhouses, who were capable of causing a great stir in the outside world, sat in front of the game screen, focusing intently on controlling the controller.
Lu Mingfei was clearly not very skilled, and he lost the first round to Yuan Zhisheng in less than a minute.
“Again.” Lu Mingfei’s eyes were focused.
Then, Genjiro witnessed what terrifying learning ability truly meant.
In the second game, Lu Mingfei's performance seemed to have undergone a complete transformation. His reactions were incredibly fast, and his moves flowed smoothly.
Despite Yuan Zhisheng's best efforts, he was still suppressed by the character controlled by Lu Mingfei and ultimately suffered a crushing defeat.
The third game... the fourth game... the more Genji played, the more cold sweat appeared on his forehead.
Lu Mingfei seemed to have transformed into a cold fighting machine, with every prediction and every combo being outrageously accurate.
He was completely overwhelmed and unable to fight back.
"I'm not playing anymore!" Genji finally couldn't take it anymore, put down the joystick, and looked utterly hopeless. "Lu Xianren, is your reaction speed cheating?"
Lu Mingfei smiled slightly: "Practice makes perfect."
Just then, Sakurai Nanami gracefully knocked on the door and entered, respectfully reporting:
"Immortal Lu, the banquet is ready. It is both to welcome your arrival and to celebrate the execution of the traitor. May I ask..."
“Okay.” Lu Mingfei nodded in agreement.
Genjiro felt as if he had been granted a pardon and immediately stood up: "Head of the Sakurai family, I happen to have something to discuss with you regarding the details."