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Chapter 39 The "Surprise" at Blue Feather Immortal Abode (Continued)

A short while later, a taxi sped up and, at the signal of several soldiers dressed in futuristic armor, stopped directly at the entrance of the pyramid-shaped building of the [Foundation Gate]. Nangong Nayue and Lan Yuxianzhai had been waiting for some time, and both of them saw the taxi that had been allowed to drive in.

In the past, taxis and their staff's private vehicles were allowed to enter and park in front of the pyramid-shaped gate of the [Foundation Gate]. At most, they would register the vehicles based on their license plates. However, now that a coup has just taken place less than 24 hours ago, either Itogami Meiki has taken control of the situation and issued an official statement to maintain the supply of daily necessities to [Itogami Island], or the port and airport have been temporarily suspended. It's likely that taxi drivers won't dare to drive here anymore.

To put it simply, when it comes to choosing between money and life, anyone with above-average intelligence knows which option to choose. The only reason there wasn't martial law on Itogami Island, and the fact that last night's change of government was limited to the previous administration of Itogami Island, was that there wasn't much chaos. Therefore, this taxi driver, who was almost fifty years old, didn't dare accept the fare requested by Asagi Aiba.

Compared to the middle-aged taxi driver who seemed to know what he was doing, Asagi didn't think that much. When she received a call from her father demanding that she get to the [Keystone Gate] as quickly as possible, even though she was a little annoyed, she still rushed over as fast as she could.

After paying a hefty fare, Lan Yu Qiancong looked around as soon as she got out of the car. Upon seeing her father and Nangong Nayue, her face darkened, and she angrily stomped on the floor and walked straight over!

"Why did you call me here?"

The blunt tone and familiar voice startled Lan Yuxianzhai, who was waiting for her daughter. She stared in disbelief at the beautiful girl in front of her, who appeared to be a blonde beauty.

Is this his daughter?!

Lan Yuxianzhai stared wide-eyed as she looked up and down at the girl in front of her, who had long golden hair and was dressed in a youthful and beautiful manner.

This is his little daughter who always wears a single ponytail, wears black-rimmed glasses 24/7, stays at home all day, and is gloomy, withdrawn, and has no friends.

After a full ten seconds of silence, Lan Yuxianzhai looked at the daughter who gave him a completely different feeling in front of him and asked cautiously in a tentative tone, "...Asagi, do you have a boyfriend?"

Well, Lan Yuxianzhai thinks that only if her daughter has a boyfriend would she have such an exaggerated change?

Come to think of it, his daughter's mother was in a similar situation back then. She suddenly became a woman he almost couldn't reach, but they ended up getting married and she even helped him advance in his career. But now things are different...

"Also, what are the other party's family circumstances like? Are they an only child? Do they support the idea of ​​the other party marrying into our family? Although you are both a bit young, I really should consider your marriage..."

Seeing her father's wistful expression as he asked her about her marriage, Asagi was completely bewildered by the series of questions and her own answers. For a moment, she was speechless and her mind was blank.

"Have you even figured it out? Is this the time to be saying things like this? Mom's still in the hospital, and you're telling me this nonsense!"

When Lan Yuqian finally reacted, she grabbed Lan Yuxianzhai's collar and shouted at her father fiercely, her attitude so bad that she seemed very angry, and her pretty face was even a little blushing.

"...Indeed, now is not the time to talk about these things!"

It was quite rare that Lan Yuxianzhai did not refute her daughter, but nodded and asked her to put down her clothes.

"Eh?!"

This time, Lan Yuqiancong found it hard to believe her ears. Just as she thought that her old man had suddenly become more perceptive, Lan Yuxianzhai turned his head and said in a low voice, "Ms. Nangong, my daughter Qiancong has arrived and may request an audience with His Majesty the Fourth True Ancestor!"

"what?"

It was only then that Lan Yuqian noticed that behind her father, Lan Yuxianzhai, stood a mature woman with long, straight black hair dressed in gothic attire. This mature and alluring woman was holding a parasol, giving Lan Yuqian a sense of familiarity.

"Asagi, don't you recognize your teacher?"

Seeing Lan Yuqian's surprised expression, Nangong Nayue, who was watching the scene unfold, raised her eyebrows slightly, her tone indicating that she was somewhat displeased.

"You are... Nazuki-chan?!"

Hearing the familiar voice and seeing a face that clearly resembled a grown-up version of Nangong Nayue, Ai Yu Qiancong asked incredulously.

Snapped!

A sharp sound of a folding fan striking a forehead rang out, followed by Nangong Nayue skillfully wielding a folding fan, her voice full of dissatisfaction: "Don't add 'jiang' after the teacher's name. I've told you so many times, how come you still can't remember?"

"Well...but..."

Lan Yuqian covered her forehead, her eyes brimming with tears as she looked at Nangong Nayue, unsure of what to say, as it was somewhat beyond her expectations.

If Asagi's transformation was simply dyeing her hair blonde, changing from a gloomy girl to a blonde bombshell, it was still barely acceptable. But Nagatsuki's transformation was completely different; she went from an adorable, legal loli to a hot, mature woman in an instant, which was truly unbelievable!

"Okay, you two follow me!"

Compared to the bewildered look on Lan Yu Qianci's face, Nangong Nayue, who was in a great mood after angrily slapping Lan Yu Qianci's head, spoke in a very cheerful tone.

"what?"

Lan Yu Qiancong was even more confused about the situation, not knowing why her father was waiting for her here with Nangong Nayue, or about the changes in Nangong Nayue herself.

Completely bewildered, Lan Yu Qiancong could only follow behind Nangong Nayue and Lan Yu Xianzhai as they entered the heavily guarded [Foundation Gate]. Her mind cleared with each step, and she immediately realized that something was wrong.

If other factors are excluded, why did my father send me here, or to see someone?

"Hey, what you just said, wasn't it basically saying you wanted to go see Mom with me?"

Upon stepping through the gates of the [Foundation Gate], Asagi Aiba finally couldn't help but ask.

"...Right now, things here are more important!"

Lan Yuxian paused for a moment, then spoke hesitantly.

"What exactly do you mean?"

Upon hearing this answer, Asagi Aoi raised her head, her gaze carrying a dangerous undertone: "Or is it that the woman lying in the hospital receiving treatment, whom you haven't seen even once in two years, is completely unimportant to you?"

"I'm sorry, Asagi, this matter is really important!"

Looking at her daughter, Lan Yuxian sighed inwardly and said apologetically.

"What could possibly make you abandon your wife, Councilor Lan Yu..."

When faced with her father's words, Asagi's tone became very unfriendly, and when she addressed him as Councilor Asagi, it carried a hint of sarcasm.

For Asagi Aoba, her relationship with her father was the most strained, because she felt resentful that her father ignored his wife's serious illness and continued to be busy with his own career. Now, listening to her father's words only made her negative emotions erupt.

"This matter is for us to go and pay our respects to the Fourth True Ancestor together now!"

Lan Yuxianzhai couldn't help but sigh, forcing himself to suppress his guilt as he spoke.

To pay homage to the Fourth True Ancestor?!

Lan Yuqian was stunned for a moment, then her expression changed drastically and she exclaimed in surprise: "The Fourth True Ancestor, the Night Lord of Flamelight, isn't that a legend?"

"Didn't you see the news? The morning news channel should have already reported that 'Itogami Island has become independent and is ruled by the Fourth Progenitor,' right?"

This time, it was Lan Yuxianzhai who looked at her daughter in astonishment and couldn't help but ask a question in return.

"I went to the hospital early this morning to take care of my mother. How could I have time to look at that kind of thing? Besides, I haven't even seen you for several days!"

However, Lan Yuqiancong's answer left Lan Yuxianzhai speechless. He thought about how he hadn't seen his daughter for several days and felt a sense of confusion and hesitation.

But then he thought of his eldest daughter, who had returned to her hometown in Japan, his wife, who was still lying in a hospital bed, and his younger daughter's known identity as the "Cain Priestess." His tone was exceptionally heavy: "Asagi, don't blame your father..."

"what?"

Aiba Asagi paused for a moment, then stood still and looked at her father, saying with great dissatisfaction, "Blame you? Why should I blame you?"

At this moment, Asagi Aoi still thought that her father was talking about her mother.

In reality, what Lan Yuxianzhai was worried about was the matter of paying homage to the Fourth True Ancestor, and why he and his youngest daughter were invited, and why they were specifically named!

"The Fourth True Ancestor specifically requested to see us. If we don't come, your mother and your sister who has returned to the mainland to visit Grandma will both..."

Seeing the bewildered look on his youngest daughter's face, Lan Yuxianzhai ultimately refrained from uttering anything too cruel. However, anyone with a modicum of knowledge would understand that what he didn't say was that not coming could very well mean the death of the entire family.

In particular, Lan Yu Xianzhai was very clear about the special nature of his daughter, Lan Yu Qiancong. He was aware of her identity as the Cain Priestess but kept it a secret. However, the sudden request from the Fourth Progenitor shattered his idea of ​​keeping things very secret. When facing the Fourth Progenitor, who had once killed Cain, Lan Yu Qiancong, as the Cain Priestess, was in a very pessimistic position about what would become of her.

Unfortunately, Lan Yuxianzhai had no choice but to bring his youngest daughter along. The only thing he could guarantee was that he would die before his daughter!

"What will happen? Will I die...?"

To be fair, Asagi Aoba wasn't stupid. She hadn't expected her father to be considering such things, and her words suddenly stopped abruptly.

Unlike her father, who was filled with worry, Lan Yuqianci looked at Nangong Nayue's graceful and charming back and thought of that handsome young man who always wanted to occupy a dominant position. His expression was strange, but he did not have the same death wish as her father.

If Li Mo is the Fourth True Ancestor, meeting him doesn't seem like a big deal. Besides, Lan Yu Qiancong has indeed discovered that Li Mo's identity is questionable through her hacking skills. If Li Mo is indeed the Fourth True Ancestor, then wouldn't he be very confident about his claim that he could save his mother?

While Lan Yu Qiancong and Lan Yu Xianzhai were having different thoughts, Nangong Nayue, who was walking ahead, stopped, grasped the doorknob of an elegant wooden door, and opened the door. Then, Lan Yu Xianzhai and Lan Yu Qiancong went inside.

Inside the doorway, a handsome young man dressed casually stood before the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing outside. He slightly turned his head, looked at Lan Yuxianzhai walking ahead, and slowly smiled, speaking calmly:

"This can be considered our first meeting, Father-in-law!"

Chapter 40 The "Surprise" at Blue Feather Immortal Abode Continues

"This can be considered our first meeting, Father-in-law!"

Upon hearing Li Mo's words, Lan Yuxianzhai's stern face suddenly froze. He had originally been prepared to die while standing in front of his daughter, but when he saw the first scene of the "Fourth True Ancestor," the other party's words were so impactful that his brain went blank and he couldn't react.

The sudden greeting silenced the room for several seconds, but then, having already realized what was happening, Lan Yu Qiancong blushed and rushed to Li Mo, shouting loudly, "Who, who is your father-in-law?!"

The girl's shame made Lan Yuqian raise her voice to the highest point. She never expected that her reunion with Li Mo would have such an explosive start!

"How about it, Asagi? Isn't this greeting a little interesting?"

Seeing Lan Yuqian's adorable appearance, Li Mo, who was sitting on the sofa, exchanged glances with Nangong Nayue before leisurely teasing the girl.

"It's not fun at all!"

Upon hearing Li Mo's teasing remark and realizing that her father had finally come to his senses and was looking at her with a strange expression, Lan Yuqiancong was so flustered that tears almost welled up in her eyes.

"Is that so?"

Li Mo couldn't help but sigh, and said regretfully, "Asagi, I thought I could give you a surprise when we meet again!"

"This is clearly just shock!"

At this moment, Lan Yu Qiancong looked at Li Mo and her father at the same time, feeling helpless and unable to help but complain in a low voice.

How can you make such a joke in front of your own father the moment you meet him?

However, after a moment's thought, Lan Yuqian felt that this was more in line with Li Mo's personality. This guy was the kind of man who would tell a girl he had just met that it was easy to get picked up while drunk at a bar. He was a man who could talk without restraint. It was hard to say whether he was just being irresponsible or simply didn't care.

Lan Yuqian felt helpless, and her face showed an expression that said, "I'm really unlucky to have met you." She turned her head and shouted at Lan Yuxianzhai, "Well, although it's very unreliable, Li Mo was just joking with me. Don't overthink it!"

With you saying things like that, how can I not overthink things?

Lan Yuxian forced a smile, then looked at the handsome man sitting on the sofa behind Lan Yuqiancong, his face beaming with a mixture of emotions.

He couldn't be sure whether Li Mo's words were a joke or not, but he could tell that his youngest daughter had a close relationship with Li Mo. In a sense, this was much better than the worst-case scenario he had anticipated, but as a father, he had a subtle sense of unease about the situation.

It always feels like your own homegrown cabbage has been willingly delivered into a pig's mouth!

"Ahem, enough with the jokes. There are still empty seats on these sofas, so please excuse us!"

At this moment, Li Mo, who was sitting on the sofa, coughed twice and pointed to the sofa diagonally opposite him. After Lan Yuxianzhai and Lan Yuqiancong were seated and tea and snacks were served, Li Mo gestured for Nangong Nayue to sit next to him. While looking at Lan Yuxianzhai, he said, "As for what I said earlier, you two already know about the fact that Itogami Island is under my rule, right?"

"Yes! Fourth Ancestor!"

Lan Yuxian bowed her head and responded, her tone much more relaxed than before she entered, and she no longer felt the same sense of impending death.

Before entering, Lan Yuxianzhai's impression of the Fourth True Ancestor was only that he had repeatedly instigated wars and committed massacres. Moreover, considering his youngest daughter's hidden identity as the "Witch of Cain," he felt that the future was bleak.