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"I sent him abroad."
"That country?"
"USA."
"..."
After some questioning, upon learning that Chu Pandi's bloodline was stable and that she would be returning to China that night, the person taking notes gave Lu Mingfei a surprised look.
According to the information, Lu Mingfei and Chu Pandi had no connection before that night, and after that night, they were sent abroad overnight for treatment... The price of stabilizing and suppressing the bloodline is not small, but looking at Lu Mingfei's appearance, he clearly paid a sufficient price for someone he had just met, yet his expression was extremely calm and composed.
Is there any long-term, stable method for Dao Mingfei with minimal cost? This is a terrifying technology that could change half the earth... no, a small half... no, a tiny half of the earth... never mind, let's just say the hybrid race world.
What if they're incredibly wealthy?
Therefore, they did not delve too deeply into methods to test Lu Mingfei's stable Panpan bloodline.
It's not that they can't do it, it's just that many dangerous hybrids aren't worth the cost of saving... Saving those dangerous hybrids isn't just a matter of talking; it requires burning real money. They can afford to burn money to win people's hearts with one or two, but who can afford to burn money on so many? They are truly willing but powerless.
Chapter 65 This is fire, this is iron, this is advanced alchemy.
By the time Panpan returned and they completed the initial identification tests, it was already 1 a.m. Following the principle that thieves never leave empty-handed, the system conveniently had them create a new identity for Panpan, so when the two of them went out onto the street, it was already 2 a.m.
"Are you hungry?" Lu Mingfei looked at the little girl, feeling a sense of helplessness as a vulnerable person being manipulated at will.
She flew from China to the US overnight with just one sentence, and then flew back from the US overnight with the same sentence. She had absolutely no choice...
Panpan gently shook her head: "I ate on the plane."
"I'm hungry, let's have some more late-night snacks." Although Lu Mingfei didn't think Panpan was the kind of person who was polite or shy, he was genuinely hungry.
When Lu Mingfei first arrived at his uncle's house, he didn't have much of an appetite. He was polite and only ate a little before saying he was full. Then, in the middle of the night, his stomach started growling loudly with hunger...
“Okay.” Panpan nodded gently and followed behind her brother Lu Mingfei.
There weren't many restaurants open at 2 a.m., but some barbecue stalls were still open, so the two sat down at one of the fragrant barbecue stalls.
Only then did Panpan cautiously ask Lu Mingfei, "Have I caused you any trouble?"
Lu Mingfei thought that the strict procedures in the bureau might have frightened the child. After all, he had been living in fear since he turned into a monster, and had encountered a series of changes and constant changes in environment in just a few days.
He shook his head slightly: "It's not much trouble, just some necessary procedures to register your legal identity. These are things that can't be avoided."
"Oh, oh." Panpan nodded, sensibly not asking any further questions.
Then the two, one big and one small, happily enjoyed their barbecue.
"Panpan, do you know anything about the Dragon Clan?" Lu Mingfei asked.
Panpan nodded vigorously, wolfed down the barbecue she was chewing, and said, "I know a little. Sister Su's people mentioned it to me a few times, but they didn't go into detail."
"I'll find some books for you to read when we get back. It's never a bad thing to learn more."
"Mmm." Panpan nodded.
When the topic of dragons came up, Lu Mingfei considered it for a moment before saying, "With your intelligence, elementary school knowledge won't hold you back."
The two mixed-race individuals he knew were both incredibly intelligent, as evidenced by their exam scores. Xia Mi and Chu Zihang were among the very top geniuses of their age.
People like Zhao Menghua are geniuses among ordinary people.
"Do I have to go to school?" Panpan opened her eyes wide, her already bright black and white eyes making her even more adorable, just like the girl in my dreams.
Lu Mingfei nodded: "Of course you need to. There's no harm in reading more books. Do you know what's fundamental for a person to establish themselves in this society?"
"Hmm?..." Panpan thought for a moment, glanced at Lu Mingfei's habitually expressionless face, and cautiously asked, "Money?"
Lu Mingfei was somewhat dazed. In the past, when he made mistakes in front of his aunt, he was always so careful, afraid of being blamed and scolded...
“No.” He shook his head gently, not blaming her, but giving the answer: “Ability is the foundation for a person to stand in this society; money is just something that comes with ability.”
"oh oh."
Panpan put down the skewers in her hand, tucked her little feet in, sat upright in the chair, and listened attentively to Lu Mingfei's next words.
Lu Mingfei could see the little girl's caution. He sighed inwardly and said, "Don't be nervous. It was just a casual remark. It's not like the boss is asking you a question. Relax."
"Uh-huh."
Panpan relaxed a little, but still stared intently at Lu Mingfei.
Lu Mingfei looked at the plan on the system screen and felt a little guilty. He had even lied to a child!
He continued to deceive her... talking to Panpan about life: "Nothing in this world is absolute, but there is one exception, and that is your ability and skills. No one can take them away from you."
“Yes!” Panpan nodded, but noticed that Lu Mingfei didn’t continue speaking, but instead gave her an encouraging look.
After thinking for a moment, Panpan whispered, "Love can't be taken away, right? I think in stories, even if lovers go through all kinds of hardships, they will eventually be together."
Lu Mingfei thought to himself that this kid was still too naive. If love were a rigid, inescapable thing, the system wouldn't need to delve into psychology during the live demonstration.
However, Panpan's expression didn't seem like a rebuttal; it was more like the straight man in a comedy duo...
"It is precisely because it is rare and moving that people love to hear about people who ultimately come together after going through all kinds of hardships. If it were a very ordinary thing and everyone took it for granted, it wouldn't be like this."
Lu Mingfei paused for a moment and said, "The love in the story is due to the high level of personal awareness, but in real life, love needs a suitable environment to grow. A delicate rose cannot grow on barren land..."
No, why would I tell this to a child?
Lu Mingfei slammed on the brakes and changed the subject, saying, "So your personal skills are the most important thing. No matter how the external environment changes, your skills will give you the foundation to stand on your own two feet."
"Mmm." Panpan understood something at this moment and asked, "Then, Brother Lu Mingfei, what should I study?"
"Alchemy..." Lu Mingfei blurted out without thinking, then belatedly glanced at Panpan.
Panpan immediately put on an adorable and harmless expression.
How could my emotional intelligence be so easily outdone by a 9-year-old girl?
It seems I really don't have the talent in this area. Lu Mingfei sighed inwardly and immediately switched to a different system.
At the same time, he began to ponder the meaning of human existence.
The system hadn't even entered a paradoxical contradiction yet, but he felt he was about to.
However, Lu Mingfei did not ask the system, because the system's calm and rational comprehensive analysis was based on its own perspective. Although the system was "objective" enough, it was still heavily influenced by "subjectivity".
Before they knew it, the system had finished the barbecue with Panpan and was back home talking to her about alchemy.
"Your Word Power is the Samadhi Fire, and in alchemy, at least in the metal branch, your talent is definitely top-tier."
If you can successfully advance your studies in alchemy and improve your skills, even if you only reach the level of advanced alchemy, you will have nothing to worry about for the rest of your life.
"Then, the world will be yours to roam freely."
But Panpan seemed to have missed the point: "I will always stay by Brother Lu's side!"
However, the system didn't pay much attention to this point. The physical differences between men and women would definitely lead to biases in thinking, not to mention that Panpan's current situation also matched her statement.
The system began to instill alchemical knowledge into Panpan:
"Alchemy is..."
"Come on, you can try doing it yourself."
"This is fire, this is iron."
"This is advanced alchemy."
"..."
Chapter 66 Indirect Loyalty
Panpan, who possesses the Samadhi Fire, is indeed extremely talented in alchemy. With the guidance of the system, she even entered the realm of novice alchemy earlier than Xia Mi.
This is a unique talent bestowed upon her by the Samadhi Fire, allowing her to experience firsthand the structure, composition, and forging of metals.
She can basically reserve the position of future Master of Metal Alchemy.
The next day, Xia Mi learned that Panpan had returned, so she came over to play... take care of Panpan, and also listened to some lessons.
As Lu Mingfei flipped through the book and explained, Panpan began to demonstrate, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.
As the red light faded, and witnessed by Xia Mi, the rudimentary alchemical materials were newly forged in Panpan's hands.
After the system wiped off the black oxide, it examined the iron ingot and was quite satisfied with it.
Panpan has lived up to expectations and can now start taking the blame.
How far her path to becoming a child prodigy will go will likely depend on how much she learns from the system. Of course, it's possible that Panpan is indeed a child prodigy and progresses even faster than the system.
"Panpan is so amazing!" Xia Mi ruffled the little girl's hair vigorously. "How are you doing in America?"
“I’m doing quite well in America, Sister Xia,” Panpan said. “Sister Su’s people have taken good care of me and haven’t let me go hungry or cold.”
"That's good." Xia Mi's face showed some pity, and her movements became much gentler.
This child is only concerned with being cold and hungry...
"What did you eat tonight?" she asked Panpan.
Panpan said obediently, "Steamed fish, pan-fried small fish, braised pork knuckle, and green vegetables. They were all made by Brother Lu himself. They were so delicious, especially the braised pork knuckle. It was stewed until it was so tender and soft. I think this is what people mean by 'melt-in-your-mouth'!"
"Your brother Lu is really good at cooking. Everything he makes is delicious. I can't compare to him in that respect." Xia Mi smiled kindly.
……
Chu Zihang regularly visits the company library, and he has browsed through most of the books there in recent days, now focusing on the details.
Lu Mingfei was having tea with Xia Mi in the tea room. Xia Mi leaned towards Lu Mingfei, excitedly saying something.
But the moment she caught sight of Chu Zihang out of the corner of her eye, her smile vanished, and she put on a stern face, trying her best not to let her expression betray her state of mind.
Lu Mingfei also sat up.
"boss."
After greeting Lu Mingfei, Chu Zihang intended to continue walking up the stairs, but something caught his eye out of the corner of his eye, causing him to stop and unconsciously look at the Japanese sword on the coffee table.
Although the knife was in its sheath, its general appearance gave him a sense of familiarity.
He was very familiar with the appearance of this knife, because it looked so much like the "Murasame" knife in his own room; the hilt was almost identical.
Although the Murasame sword, made of tungsten steel, shouldn't rust easily, Chu Zihang would still habitually take it out to check it and give it some maintenance.