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"When did you find out?" There was a hint of complexity in his voice.
Mother Liu took over the conversation and explained:
“This morning, after you left for school, Su Youli came over and had a detailed talk with us.”
The answer is revealed.
It turns out that Liu's parents only learned the truth today, and it wasn't a setup from the beginning.
This realization brought Lu Mingfei a sigh of relief.
"I understand, thank you Uncle Liu and Aunt Liu for your frankness." Lu Mingfei nodded, and when he looked up again, his eyes had become calm.
His gaze returned to Liu Miaomiao, who was nervously twisting her fingers beside him.
"As for Miaomiao, I do... have romantic feelings for her."
Then, he changed the subject, his tone becoming serious:
"However, since Uncle Liu and Aunt Liu know that I am of mixed race, they should understand that it is unlikely that there is a relationship between Miaomiao and me."
"Hahaha!" Father Liu suddenly burst into hearty laughter, breaking the somber mood.
"Mingfei, you're wrong about that!"
"On the contrary! If you were just an ordinary person and wanted to date multiple girls at the same time, your Aunt Liu and I would be the first to object!"
"But you are not! You are a true dragon destined to stir up the winds and clouds! What does it matter if you have a few companions by your side?"
Lu Mingfei was completely stunned, his mind went blank.
“Uncle Liu!” He came to his senses and emphasized, “Since you know I am a mixed-race person.”
"Then you should understand even more that the people around me... could be doomed at any moment!"
“Risk? Of course I understand,” Mr. Liu said with a smile, his eyes sharp as an eagle. “I’ve been in business for half my life, every step I’ve taken has been like dancing on the edge of a knife.”
His voice lowered, each word ringing with conviction:
"But our Liu family is betting on your boundless future! Betting on the pinnacle you can one day reach! Betting that if you become king, our Liu family will be the relatives of the ruler of the world! This immense wealth and power is worth our gamble!"
He paused, then met Lu Mingfei's gaze with an open expression, and uttered the most shocking statement:
“If you fail,” Father Liu said with a resolute determination to perish together with you, “my entire Liu family is willing to die with you!”
Liu Miaomiao froze on the spot.
Her father's words exploded in her mind like thunder.
Mixed race? Several partners? Is Lu Ming not destined to become king? To be buried alive with him?
She understood each word individually, but when put together, they were like a wordless book.
Her mind was a jumbled mess, completely unable to make sense of anything.
Zero, however, upon hearing Liu's father's do-or-die declaration, his icy blue eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded almost imperceptibly.
This rare reaction was actually an agreement with Liu's father's shocking remarks.
As for Lu Mingfei, his heart was pounding violently in his chest.
The ambition, vision, and determination of Liu's parents completely overturned his understanding.
They were gambling with their entire family's lives, betting that he could become king in the future!
This "trust" is too heavy a burden.
Building a harem? As a young man in the prime of his youth, he certainly fantasized about it.
But when I think about the possible ending...
If he fails, all those who followed him will have to die with him.
This responsibility was too heavy, so heavy that he wanted to escape.
Liu's mother's gentle voice rang out at the opportune moment:
"Go back to your room and think it over. Don't feel pressured."
"If you are unwilling, just consider your Uncle Liu's words as a drunken joke, and we will not force you."
Lu Mingfei stood up stiffly and nodded mechanically.
“I need to…think about it.” He said, then turned and left the restaurant with heavy steps.
Liu Miaomiao subconsciously wanted to get up and chase after them, but her father stopped her in a deep voice:
"Miaomiao, you stay! Miss Ling, please stay too. Let him have some peace and quiet for a while."
Four pairs of eyes, each with a different gaze, followed Lu Mingfei's back as he disappeared around the corner of the porch, his figure appearing exceptionally lonely and heavy.
Only after the footsteps completely disappeared into the depths of the corridor did Liu Miaomiao's voice boom through the restaurant:
"Mom and Dad! What on earth is going on?!?!"
Chapter 65 One of the System's Core Capabilities
Lu Mingfei lay on the bed, rubbing his temples with his fingers.
He never expected things to develop this way.
The date with Xia Mi, the confession with Ling, the six headless corpses lying in pools of blood, and Liu's father's do-or-die declaration.
"Wait..." He suddenly sat up with a start, "I think I received a system email after killing someone?"
Because I was rushing back to the Liu family home, I didn't have time to see it.
When did the system get email functionality? That's unbelievable!
But now that things have come to this, he wouldn't be surprised if the system suddenly told him he could transform into a magical girl.
He brought up the system interface, where a lone white envelope icon floated on the semi-transparent screen, with an exaggerated red question mark drawn on it, looking just like the prompt of some low-quality web game.
Lu Mingfei's Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily; this familiar, wicked style gave him an ominous premonition.
The moment your fingertip touches the question mark, the system interface changes, the background turns white, and lines of black text appear on it.
The first sentence that catches the eye is:
I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush, let me rush!
Lu Mingfei was speechless. He couldn't think of anyone else with such an unconventional style besides the system.
He continued reading:
The condition for sending the email is that you personally kill the enemy.
Now that you've received the email, it means you've finally taken this step. Congratulations!
At this moment, you're probably wondering what to do next.
But you don't really need to think so much, just follow your heart.
If you want, you can even add all the beautiful girls in the world to your harem (I don't recommend it, they'll fight each other for your favor).
If you are willing to accept Liu Miaomiao, there is nothing wrong with taking her in.
As for the concern that she might be an ordinary person, you can change her into your familiar after advancing your bloodline.
The same applies to Su Xiaoqiang.
Ahem... There's something I forgot to tell you.
One of the system's core capabilities is emotional amplification.
All life forms below the ninth rank are affected by this ability; the stronger the life form, the higher its resistance.
Of course, as your strength increases, the scope and effect of this ability will also increase.
If you become an eighth-order universe ruler, even other universe rulers will be affected by you.
This ability will be centered on you and influence the people around you.
People who like you will like you even more, and people who dislike you will dislike you even more. If someone has no feelings for you, their abilities will not affect them.
But no matter how small the emotion is, once it arises, it will amplify rapidly.
Why did Liu Miaomiao fall for you in just a few days?
Because she has fallen for you, and with the system's capabilities, that feeling has grown rapidly.
You yourself are the same; the system amplifies every thought, desire, anger, hesitation, and so on.
Therefore, as long as you possess the system, the people in this world will be divided into three categories: those who like you, those who hate you, and those who are indifferent to you.
The malice they harbor towards you will amplify rapidly, and over time, these people will quickly turn into your enemies.
Therefore, I have prepared the Shangqing Sword Manual for you. Anyone who dares to show you malice will be killed directly.
Never be indecisive, or you will definitely regret it in the future and become like me.
If you had chosen to become Lu Mingfei back then, with your flawless body, combined with the system's abilities and your gentle personality, no one in this world would have harbored ill will towards you.
They will all fall in love with you, and then you can complete the game without taking any damage.
Unfortunately, you were influenced by the system at the time and insisted on becoming the male protagonist to defy fate.
Sigh! The hardships ahead will only increase, so cherish this time.
Finally, a word of advice: when receiving instruction in the Sword Manual, never anger him, or you will die.
Xuanling should have told you that many Lu Mingfeis died at my hands.
That's both right and wrong. Although I didn't kill him, another version of myself did.
Therefore, when transmitting the Sword Manual, one should not speak unless absolutely necessary; if one must speak, one should think carefully before uttering a single word.
Otherwise, I might have had to come back tomorrow to receive the inheritance!
……
After reading the email, Lu Mingfei remained silent for a very long time.
So that's how it is... He naively thought that those untimely palpitations and wavering emotions were chaos brought about by the dragon's blood.
Only now did he realize that the root of the problem lay deep within his own heart.