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Chapter 417 A Letter Arrives at Longmen

Wei Yanwu sighed, put down the letter from Victoria, and gave a smile that was half helpless and half sentimental. He picked up the pipe, put it to his lips, bit the mouthpiece, and looked at the cigarette butt. It was not lit. He couldn't change his habit of most of his life in a short time, so he simply let the habit go and stopped lighting tobacco.

He frowned upon receiving the letter.

"Yanwu, how's Victoria's situation..." Wei Wenyue served him a cup of afternoon tea. The elegant aroma was invigorating. Wei Yanwu's brows relaxed slightly; he knew what she was worried about. After a moment of silence, he shook his head.

"It's not Edward's fault, but it's still troublesome—that little rascal Ling caused a scene over there and attracted the attention of the dukes."

“His background is too easy to trace, especially since he initially went to help Victoria and participated in that battle, where he was completely on the defensive against these old guys…” Wei Yanwu bit his cigarette holder with his sharp teeth. “The most troublesome thing is that in Chernobog, because of the large increase in infected people in Victoria, Talulah has led people there to establish a new base—”

"Isn't that very dangerous?!"

"She definitely won't show her face in public, but according to the reports, she also brought Vidya with her."

Wei Wenyue immediately understood: "There are many things to do, such as establishing the infected base, large-scale personnel changes, and negotiating with Victoria. She took Vidya... to send her to Xiaoling."

"You sent the appraisal report to Xiaota?" Wei Wenyue was very clever and knew that Wei Yanwu was behind it.

Ling had lived in Longmen for quite some time, so it wasn't difficult for him to collect tissue samples to prove their bloodline after obtaining the Emperor's permission from Ling's room.

"...Alas, who could have known that fate would play such a cruel trick...He clearly didn't lie, yet the result is so absurd." Wei Yanwu put down his pipe, his eyes flashing sharply. When an undeniable established result contradicts already confirmed intelligence, the truth is still hidden beneath the surface. That can only mean that this scepter is...he needs to pay even more attention to it.

At least the connection between Vidya and Ling Dengxian and this organization needs to be clarified, although he had a strong feeling that only that kid himself could truly uncover the truth.

But he couldn't just sit idly by and do nothing; doing so might be dangerous, but this time, he wanted to stand on the side of emotion.

Wei Yanwu stood up, no longer looking at the letter. Wei Wenyue took a closer look and recognized it as the Duke of Windermere's handwriting. She then said, "Aren't you worried about Xiaoling? If it's inconvenient for you to come in person, I can send someone to pick them up."

“No need for that.” Wei Yanwu put his hands behind his back, looking out the floor-to-ceiling window at the bustling traffic below, which propelled the Dragon Gate forward.

Further afield, the initial rocket-like development of the new urban area has come to an end. There are still people who are envious of the resources of the infected source urban area, but as direct resources are invested in development, the period of quickly reaping benefits has passed. The new urban area has officially become an integral part of the lives of a considerable number of Lungmen residents, although it contradicts the regular laws of fire - in fact, it has contradicted the very beginning of allowing infected people to enter densely populated areas under control.

However, with a stable supply of inhibitor drugs, strict control by Wei Yanwu, and a complete and orderly project construction plan, the new urban area of ​​Longmen has become a distinctive and beautiful landmark. Although it cannot be called an important pillar, it has become an indispensable part of Longmen's economy and culture, and Longmen's potential has been rediscovered.

When talented individuals among the infected emerge and are nurtured by educational resources, it seems not so far-fetched that the new urban area will become a new pillar of Longmen.

Thinking about the source of all these changes, and combining the information from Windermere, the crimson dragon smiled: "That kid might be causing trouble. Victoria's sword wrote a letter praising him quite a bit. He's also stirring up trouble in Victoria and even got a viscount title."

"Won't there be any problems?" Wei Wenyue asked worriedly, knowing the implications behind this.

"That's my job," Wei Yanwu stretched, cracked his neck, and grinned. "If I can't even handle this little problem, wouldn't that brat laugh at me?"

"...If the Viscount is to be able to move around normally in Yan Kingdom, we can't leave him out of that situation, can we?"

"Hmm." Wei Yanwu composed himself and said calmly, "So I need to make some preparations and go home..."

“Protection is also necessary. Ling Dengxian’s surroundings are not safe. I am Xiaowei Dexia’s great-uncle, and I have to ensure her safety.”

"Don't be impulsive," Wei Wenyue guessed what he was planning in a second. "You know the consequences of sending shadow guards to Victoria and being exposed. I'll send people from my side."

“That won’t work either. I don’t think they’ll risk their lives if the person they’re protecting isn’t you.” Wei Yanwu shook his head. Hearing Wen Yue’s words, he gave up the idea of ​​sending shadow guards. Wei Wen Yue was slightly dissatisfied, but he knew it was because it was Vidasia. Vidasia was now his Achilles’ heel, and he couldn’t rest easy.

"In the end, it doesn't necessarily require superior martial arts skills. How about focusing on selecting people to protect? And doing your best is still important."

"...So, is 'Li Luo' still in Lungmen?"

"She's still here... After she went to Chernobog with Jiang Sa and the others to investigate, her family didn't urge her to go back, so she's stayed here ever since—living in the lower city, always looking for Yu Xia to join in the fun. She's capable, but I'm afraid she's not very willing to take orders from you."

“Isn’t Yuxia the ‘Achilles’ heel’?” Wei Yanwu smiled. “Perfect timing. I’ll go sit with Lin Gerui and rest for a bit.”

"Go and come back soon. I should also go to Penguin Logistics to see Huijie. Is it really okay not to tell her? Now that Xiaota is seeing her more often, won't keeping it from Vidasia as she grows up have a bigger impact on Huijie?" Wei Wenyue was also having a headache about how to handle this.

Wei Yanwu thought for a moment, then came up with an idea and said with a smile, "Tell Huijie when Ling Dengxian is about to return."

"...You really don't intend to let him have any peace?" Wei Wenyue said irritably. "How old are you to be arguing with a child? Aren't you ashamed?"

"Haha, this kid's got some talent." Wei Yanwu laughed loudly, his fingertips flicking slightly, sword energy gathering and swirling for a moment before dissipating like fireworks. "Cloud Cleave... 'Cloud-Splitting Sword'... it really made him..."

"We really need to give him a piece of our minds!" As he finished speaking, the dragon, his blood boiling, couldn't help but laugh out loud again.

On the other hand, Ling Dengxian was naturally unaware of the impending "disaster." Right now, he was filled with anxiety. The reason was simple: the Earl was repairing the Viscount's fireplace, and even though he wasn't a Victorian, he knew that this was probably a somewhat magical thing.

"Ahem, it's fixed." Grant received the same new "skin" as Frostleaf, but the effect was remarkable. Seeing that Ling Dengxian was embarrassed for him, he relaxed a lot and sat down on the chair in the living room with the dust on his face. Ling Dengxian was too embarrassed to have any objections.

"However, the cellar hasn't been opened for a while, so the firewood stored there might be a bit damp. I suggest you go up the mountain and collect some dry firewood for now, and let the firewood in the cellar dry in the sun before using it." Seeing his honesty, Grant gave him a casual reminder, then wiped his face, which was indeed quite dusty.

"Did you bring any clothes? Why don't you take a bath and rest, Your Excellency?" Ling Dengxian used a respectful tone.

“You’d better not call me that anymore. At least with you, I’m a little reluctant to give up this rare sense of freedom.” Grant waved his hand. “Actually, I’ve never treated you as a viscount, just like you’ve never treated me as an earl.”

Horn was somewhat surprised by her father's sudden frankness. It was she who had hinted at his help, and now it seemed to have achieved an unexpected result.

Ling scratched his head casually, then looked at the horn. Nightingale on the sofa was poking him while eating a sweet treat, and Skadi sat beside her wrapped in a blanket, her eyes fixed on the sweet treat in her hand. It was indeed a rather pleasant scene, so he nodded somewhat shyly.

"Alright... Uncle Grant."