124: Chapter 124 Mingkong: I Still Want to Cling to a Powerful Backer

"Back to Jiang City? Sister Qingge, I want to go too!"

Upon hearing they could return to Jiang City, Luo Keke instantly felt the meat in her hand lose its flavor.

These past few days, she felt like she had become a glutton, doing nothing but eating without contributing anything.

Especially compared to a freak like Lu Ming, her status as a 'Genius' in others' eyes was simply a joke.

This caused the tsundere pink-haired loli to feel a sense of frustration for the first time.

How could a person be such a freak?

Luo Keke secretly made up her mind that once she returned, she would go into secluded cultivation to break through to the Sixth Realm.

She would completely pin Lu Ming down and make him call her 'Big Sister'!

Beside her, Bai Qiuyue was unaware of Luo Keke's dangerous inner thoughts.

But hearing that this pink-haired loli also wanted to return to Jiang City, a faint, imperceptible flash of joy flickered in her indifferent eyes.

Although she constantly disparaged Lu Ming, calling him a 'beast' or a 'wild donkey'...

She knew her own situation best.

Before the curse was completely purged, she would likely still have to rely on Lu Ming's mysterious Physique.

She had been worrying about not having an excuse to seek out Lu Ming after returning to Jiang City.

After all, given her high status as an elder, she couldn't exactly spend time alone with her niece's fiancé every day in broad daylight.

If word got out, what would happen to the Face of the Director of the White Tiger Bureau of Great Xia?

But with Luo Keke as cover, things would be much more logical.

"General Murong, now that Linyuan City is secured, I should take my leave!"

Bai Qiuyue stood up with a smile and walked over to Luo Keke, casually pinching her pretty Face which was still stained with meat crumbs, her tone carrying a hint of indulgence.

"Since Keke still wants to play, I'll stay in Jiang City for a few more days. If anything happens, I'll be there to provide support."

Although Murong Nan, that old fox, felt that Director Bai was acting a bit strange, he didn't think much of it.

Hearing that she would be staying in Jiang City for a while longer, he was overjoyed.

She was one of the top combat powers in Great Xia; every extra day she stayed in Jiang City meant the Netherworld Royal Court would have to think twice, keeping the Southern Border's defensive line as stable as Mount Tai.

"Director Bai is truly noble! Your presence in Jiang City is a blessing for the millions of people in the Southern Border!"

Murong Nan's flattery was thunderous, and he didn't forget to call over his personal guards.

"Quickly, arrange a transport plane. Do not delay the Director's and the heroes' itinerary!"

At this moment, Lu Ming looked at Bai Qiuyue's benevolent elder act and felt an inexplicable urge to laugh.

He knew this woman's depths all too well.

Most likely, her curse was acting up, but she couldn't let go of her Face, so she was using Luo Keke as a shield.

Bai Qiuyue's seemingly normal words set off alarm bells in Zhao Qingge's ears.

Given her understanding of her Senior Sister, she could have stayed in Linyuan City or immediately set off for the Imperial Capital.

Yet she chose to stay in Jiang City.

Zhao Qingge's almond eyes swept over her discreetly, the corners of her mouth curling up slightly.

"Fine, my dear Senior Sister, let's see how long you can keep up this act!"

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Half an hour later, a military transport plane landed precisely on a clearing in Linyuan City.

After Lu Ming and the other two boarded, Ouyang Zhi and the others also filed into the cabin shortly after.

They had followed Lu Ming to strike directly at the heart of the alien garrison in Linyuan City, and many were injured.

However, everyone's Faces were filled with an irrepressible excitement.

"Thanks to Patrolman Lu, we hit the jackpot this time. With these hundred-plus contribution points, we can stay in the Enlightenment Field for a few days. Whether I can step into the Fifth Realm in this lifetime depends on fate!"

"Patrolman Lu is awesome! When we get back to Jiang City, we definitely have to buy him a few rounds!"

In the cabin, these men who lived on the edge of a blade shouted excitedly, the joy of survival dulling the pain of their wounds.

In their eyes, Lu Ming was now a walking God of Wealth; as long as they followed him, they felt they could even win a dance-off in the aliens' home base.

Even Ming Kong, a Prodigy on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, had to admit that he was like a raw recruit in front of Lu Ming.

Amitabha, he must have been out of his mind to ever think of being his enemy.

He touched his heavily bandaged shoulder and gave Ouyang Zhi a wry wink.

"Junior Sister Ouyang, the annual Enlightenment Field is about to open. Aren't you quite familiar with Lu Ming? Why don't you ask if he wants to team up with us?"

Hearing this, Ouyang Zhi looked up at Ming Kong.

Seeing the thick-browed monk with 'I want to ride his coattails' written all over his Face, she couldn't help but roll her eyes.

"Ming Kong, your ulterior motives are practically slapping me in the Face."

Ouyang Zhi leaned back irritably, crossing her arms and gesturing with her chin.

"Look at the atmosphere in the front row. Is that something we can butt into? If you're tired of living, go ask Lu Ming yourself and see if he dares to agree to you right now."

Ming Kong looked in that direction and felt a chill run down his spine.

The transport plane wasn't spacious to begin with, but the space in the front row currently felt like it had an invisible wall of air, sealing off the noise of the crowd.

Lu Ming sat bolt upright, as stiff as a piece of wood.

To his left, Zhao Qingge very naturally crossed her long, beautiful legs, the hem of her director's uniform skirt sliding down slightly to reveal a breathtaking glimpse of white.

She even lazily tilted her head toward Lu Ming's shoulder and closed her eyes to nap.

Meanwhile, Bai Qiuyue sat directly opposite Lu Ming, her long legs crossed, holding a battle report in her hand.

Bai Qiuyue hadn't turned a single page of that report for a long time; her gaze drifted intermittently toward Zhao Qingge's head resting on Lu Ming's shoulder, a faint, ambiguous smile on her lips.

Lu Ming kept his neck stiff, feeling a sense of absurdity in his heart.

"Truly, the more beautiful the woman, the less she can be trusted."

"They were just saying they should keep their distance earlier, and now they're acting jealous!"

Just as Lu Ming was suffering in this metaphorical execution ground, he suddenly sensed something.

He looked up at Ouyang Zhi in the back row and saw her winking at him with a knowing look, her expression clearly saying:

"Great God Lu, do you need help?"

Lu Ming's eye twitched slightly, and he discreetly looked away, cursing in his heart.

Help my ass. Do you really want to help? You clearly just want to watch the drama up close.

But Ouyang Zhi was not discouraged. As a veteran manipulator, she naturally knew what Lu Ming needed most right now.

She suddenly turned her head and said to the monk Ming Kong beside her:

"Senior Brother, I suddenly think your suggestion is very sound. I've heard that many prodigies will be entering the ground to fight for Dao Mark this time. Several are 'seeds' secretly cultivated by those great clans."

"If we can get Great God Lu to join us, the Dao Mark we obtain will at least be guaranteed."

Ouyang Zhi's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, but it was extremely persuasive.

"Junior Sister, what do you mean?"

Ming Kong was stunned for a moment, his eyes filled with confusion.

"Senior Brother might as well go ask for Great God Lu's opinion. You know, once this opportunity passes, it won't come again..."

As Ouyang Zhi spoke, her gaze drifted toward Lu Ming.

Although Ming Kong was usually a bit blunt, he managed to catch the drift this time.

Ouyang Zhi was using him as a spearhead.

But on second thought, in a place like the Enlightenment Field, if they could really pull Lu Ming in, victory would indeed be certain.

So, Ming Kong took a deep breath, braved the almost solidified pressure in the front row, and steeling himself, walked up to Lu Ming and called out:

"Brother Lu! Junior Sister Ouyang says there are many variables in the Enlightenment Field this time. I wonder if Brother Lu is interested in teaming up with us so we can look out for each other?"

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