210: Chapter 209 Someone Asked Me to Monitor You

Lu Qingfeng ignored the shocked Yang Lei, dangling a cigarette from his lips as he squinted at the distant mecha.

He sighed inwardly: Don't let me down...

Lian Caiyi played wildly outside for an hour before returning from the dome.

The excitement in her heart was still palpable after she stepped out of the mecha.

“Caiyi... how was it? Was it fun?” Lu Qingfeng asked with a smile.

“Of course it was! I almost didn't want to come down. It's like an enlarged version of myself, and with that thick layer of armor, I feel so secure!”

“Then drive it back to the Ax Gang. Fangqing Mountain is too far away; it would take too much time for you to go back and forth.”

She considered it for a moment and nodded: “Mm, alright. I'll have someone build a shed nearby to cover it up, then I'll drive it over.”

“Let's go back...”

“Okay!”

On the way, Lian Caiyi suddenly asked, “Qingfeng, why do I feel like you're a bit unhappy?”

“I'm not unhappy. It's just that I'm going home soon, so I'm feeling some homesick jitters!” Lu Qingfeng laughed self-deprecatingly.

He did indeed feel that way. Four years—how much had changed?

Although four years meant nothing to people nowadays, for him, this was the first time in his life. Perhaps it would be better in the future.

...

The next day... the phone rang, saying that a large transport ship from the Intelligent Humans had arrived.

Lu Qingfeng went to hand over the Materials. This time, it was mainly vibranium, Life-extending items, and some mecha wreckage.

The remaining mecha wreckage would be transported over slowly.

Basically, everything had been settled.

Nighttime.

“Can't you just go during the day?” Lian Caiyi grumbled while helping him pack his things.

“If I leave at night, I'll arrive tomorrow morning. The day and night cycle here is similar to Blue Star's, so it's perfect. There are fewer people at night, and most importantly, it's only ten days until the New Year. I need to go back and spend more time with my grandparents; they miss me.”

“You always have so many excuses...”

“Of course... Caiyi!”

“What?”

“Stay safe!”

Lian Caiyi glared at him. “Everything is unified now, and I have a mecha. Who would dare to target us? You're the one who needs to be careful. Now that you've reached a cooperation with the Intelligent Humans, they won't assassinate you anymore, but you must watch out for the Human Alliance.”

“I know... No need to see me off. I'll be back in about ten days anyway.”

After saying that... Lu Qingfeng glanced at her.

Lian Caiyi hesitated for a moment and warned him again: “Qingfeng, remember what I told you a few years ago. Do not go into the starry sky alone, not at any time.”

“I know, you're getting as long-winded as my mom!” Lu Qingfeng joked with a smile.

He waved his hand: “I'm off!”

With that, he got into the car, and the flying car carried him up into the night sky.

Lian Caiyi watched the flying car ascend into the night with a complicated expression.

Lu Qingfeng looked down at the brightly lit Chaos City, a flash of determination in his eyes.

Before long, the car landed outside the familiar Smuggling Factory.

Lu Qingfeng got out of the car, and a guard immediately approached. Upon seeing Lu Qingfeng, the guard respectfully let him through; word had already been sent ahead.

The car then automatically flew back.

He walked all the way into the factory and opened his wristband.

A pile of messages popped up.

Lu Qingfeng checked them one by one.

Old Lu: Son, your mom is coming home for the New Year this year. She'll be back on the 29th, and I'll be back on the 28th. What date are you coming back?

Lu Qingfeng immediately replied: “Today!”

Then there was a long list of messages from relatives and friends, which Lu Qingfeng patiently replied to one by one.

Mo Xiaoyu: Lu Qingfeng, are you coming back this year? Also, there's a five-year high school graduation reunion on the 26th of the 12th lunar month. We also agreed to pay our respects to Teacher Huangfu together. When are you coming home? Will you come?

Lu Qingfeng: I'm going home tomorrow. I will definitely come to this reunion... to pay proper respects to our Teacher Huangfu...

Li Tianran: Old Six, we're almost graduating. I've finally learned three Special Abilities. I'm finally going to make it; no more risking my life. The internship company is also great, and the pay is excellent. My income for a year and a half of interning has exceeded my parents' income for three years. Old Six... when are you coming back? I miss you. Let's go drink at our old spot...

Just as Lu Qingfeng was about to reply, another message popped up.

Mo Xiaoyu: Really? Tomorrow? Why are you so fast this year... But it would be great if you could come to the reunion. Unfortunately, I won't be able to get home until the 25th of the 12th lunar month.

Lu Qingfeng could guess Mo Xiaoyu's expression and replied to her message with a smile.

Lu Qingfeng: Really, truer than pearls. You should focus on your work; there's no rush. Since the reunion is on the 26th, you'll make it in time.

After that, he immediately sent a reply to Li Tianran: I'm coming back tomorrow. Contact me anytime once you're back.

The message was returned instantly.

Mo Xiaoyu: ????? Lu Qingfeng, is this really you? Blink if you've been kidnapped! (⌒o⌒)

Lu Qingfeng: ⊙_＜...

The roar of a spaceship sounded.

The Drunkard arrived with his people.

Sure enough, before long, The Drunkard finished collecting the money.

Then he saw Lu Qingfeng.

“Friend, long time no see!”

“Long time no see, my friend The Drunkard!”

The two of them hugged each other.

“The Drunkard, how are the prices now?”

Upon hearing this, The Drunkard looked melancholy.

He sighed: “This war... when will it ever end... At the start, the price was 100 million, but business quickly dried up. Other Smuggling Factory locations slowly lowered their prices, so we had to follow suit. Finally, the price returned to the pre-war rate of 2 million before we got customers again. But because of the war, we used to make twenty trips a day, and now we don't even make five. We've lost so much money...”

Lu Qingfeng pulled a small porcelain bottle from his backpack and handed it to him.

“Friend, don't be unhappy. Here is the thing I promised you!”

The Drunkard's eyes lit up, and he quickly took it: “hundred flower brew?”

Lu Qingfeng nodded with a smile.

The Drunkard quickly pulled out the stopper and took a sniff.

With a look of pure intoxication, he forced himself not to take a sip and plugged it back up.

He said happily: “Friend, you are too honorable. How much for this bottle of hundred flower brew? I'll transfer it to you.”

Lu Qingfeng waved his hand: “No need for money. Aren't we friends? This is a gift for a friend!”

“Good... Hahaha, then I truly accept you as a friend.”

“So it was fake before!”

“Hahaha...” The Drunkard laughed loudly and pulled him onto the ship.

“Let's talk inside; the ship is about to head back.”

Once they were on the ship.

The Drunkard whispered secretly: “Friend, let me tell you, it's said that the tree king essence is still there. In the past few years, many mercenaries have come every year, but none dared to go near it. A few King-level Espers even died, and they all brought mechas. Sigh... I don't know why Emperor Tianhuo didn't come this time, but no one has dared to go there recently.”

“Oh? It's still there?” Lu Qingfeng was somewhat surprised.

“Mm... and there's one more thing you might be interested in.”

“Tell me!” As a transporter, The Drunkard was certainly well-informed.

He looked around, then covered his mouth and leaned toward Lu Qingfeng's ear: “Someone asked me to monitor you, but as a friend, I won't do it.”

Lu Qingfeng wasn't surprised, but he asked in a low voice: “Do you know which faction asked you to do it?”

The Drunkard opened his mouth and mouthed the words without making a sound.

Lu Qingfeng understood immediately.

However, his heart grew a bit heavy.