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The Azure Dragon Monk had committed suicide.
This news reached Jufeng while he was still in the underground Arms Factory with the Terrorist group.
During the process of boarding the plane, the Azure Dragon Monk suddenly unleashed a tremendous force, breaking free from the Special Forces escorting him. He leaped from the aircraft, soaring like an eagle before death arrived.
When Jufeng received the news, he was copying transaction records involving the Azure Dragon Monk, Equivor, and Incor on the mainframe of the Arms Factory alongside Chen Tan Hua and Hua Cheng.
At first, he was taken aback, but then he felt a sense of relief.
Women become numb after too many killings; it becomes boring after taking too many lives. The Azure Dragon Monk had likely reached such a state in life, seeking a deeper meaning.
No wonder he failed. Walking on a tightrope, once one decides not to move forward and realizes there’s no turning back, the only path left is to fall.
It seemed carefree, but only he knew how desolate and lonely it truly was.
The Arms Factory was enormous, resembling an underground kingdom. However, thanks to the efforts of himself and Chen Tan Hua leading the Hurricane Team, it had been successfully dismantled. This was indeed a great honor.
Just moments ago, Party Xueyi had called Jufeng to ask if they should include his group's faces in the report about this incident.
This was a moment of glory that would attract public attention, turning them into heroes overnight—a dream come true for many.
However, without a second thought, Jufeng decisively declined.
In the midst of flowers and applause, even something profound can become trivialized; Jufeng did not want to live in the spotlight of so many people.
He was already overwhelmed; wouldn’t the future be even more burdensome? Jufeng truly did not want to seek out trouble for himself.
Yet, he dedicated this greater honor to Chen Tan Hua and Hua Cheng.
They had initially refused for various reasons.
Chen Tan Hua, naturally, was concerned about his temperament. No matter how much Jufeng tried to persuade him, he simply did not want to be easily recognized while walking down the street in the future. Finding a girl would require him to tread carefully; otherwise, if any moral blemish appeared, the fall would be far worse than the honor he currently held.
The reasons for Hua Cheng and the others were somewhat related to Jufeng and Chen Tan Hua. Their contributions were not as significant as those of the two, and if they themselves did not want it, how could they accept it?
However, deep down, they desired this honor. Their backgrounds were different from those of Jufeng and Chen Tan Hua; as legitimate soldiers, they had been instilled with red military ideals. Although they had temporarily left the army, in their hearts, honor was even more important than life itself.
Jufeng could naturally see through Hua Cheng and the others' thoughts. He had other plans in mind, so this honor must be bestowed upon them.
"Alright, you, Du Peiwei, Showy, Chen Long, and Fatty have been with me handling the Terrorist situation. Now that it's settled, I know you all wouldn't want to return to the Universal Ironclad Brigade. However, I can't let you follow me into the Underworld for fights and killings. Therefore, you must accept this honor."
"You are all elites of the Universal Ironclad Brigade. With this distinction added to your names, you will surely gain fame in Huaguo and secure your place in the military."
"Moreover, we are brothers. I am now a Major; there will be many opportunities for collaboration in the future. If anything happens to Brother Jufeng, I will need my Brothers to look out for each other."
Jufeng's words carried weight, especially the hint of melancholy at the end that made Hua Cheng and his group shudder.
Ning the Fatty was straightforward; as soon as Jufeng finished speaking, he wanted to refuse without thinking. However, he was stopped by Hua Cheng.
When Jufeng and Hua Cheng first met, the latter was arrogant and overbearing. However, after experiencing setbacks from Jufeng and Vera, his temperament had become much more restrained—this was growth.
Ning the Fatty was blunt, but Hua Cheng vaguely understood Jufeng's intentions.
Even someone like Azure Dragon Monk, who seemed carefree in his own realm, had moments of falling back to earth. Brother Jufeng's identity was too sensitive and special; it was useful now within the military context, so there was no need for concern. But if one day The World Has Changed, But Memories Remain, who could guarantee that Witness's heart would remain unchanged forever?
Thus, Brother Jufeng was leaving himself a way out. Moreover, it would indeed benefit his group as well. So he immediately agreed.
Jufeng looked at Ning the Fatty, who seemed hesitant and confused, then smiled knowingly and patted his shoulder, encouraging him, "Listen well to what you hear. I look forward to your performance in the Military."
Jufeng put away the crucial data and then scanned the group of people one by one, finally resting his gaze on Hua Cheng.
"After we return, I will have one of my brothers join the unit. He has strong skills both in mechs and military tactics. He will contact you later; you can learn from him to enhance your mech capabilities and help each other out."
Hua Cheng nodded, suddenly feeling a bit dry in his eyes, wishing he could rub them.
As everyone watched, Jufeng and Chen Tan Hua were the first to leave.
On the way back, Chen Tan Hua stared at Jufeng intently, making the latter feel quite uncomfortable.
Jufeng smiled slightly and said, "You’re not thinking of turning, are you? I have a family and children; I'm not interested in you. You’d better find someone else."
"Hmph!" Chen Tan Hua snorted coldly, raising an eyebrow. "Don't worry; even if I had that interest, I'd look for a handsome man. Someone with your looks is just too common for me."
Upon hearing the term "handsome man," Jufeng suddenly thought of Situ Yu and chuckled, "I know someone like that too. I’ll introduce you when I have time."
Chen Tan Hua didn’t want to continue on this trivial topic, so he fell silent for a moment before bringing up something he was more concerned about.
"Why are you acting like this tonight? It's just the death of a Terrorist leader. You didn't react like this when Yang Chou and Flower Boss died."
Jufeng recalled the fleeting sense of self-preservation that had surged within him while facing the Terrorist's pursuit earlier that day and couldn't help but chuckle to himself. "Perhaps it's because I have a wife and kids now; people become more cautious."
Chen Tan Hua, having no family of his own, naturally couldn't understand Jufeng's feelings at that moment.
He stopped dwelling on it and remembered a clue he had discovered while sorting through data earlier. He asked curiously, "What do you think about the code that sent two messages to Azure Dragon Monk? It seems too mysterious."
Chen Tan Hua noticed the issue, and he was more aware of one particular piece of information than anyone else: the Azure Dragon Monk had mentioned a person at the end, someone who inspired awe.
Awe is an emotion that is rarely disguised, as it emanates from the depths of one's heart. If a person does not truly inspire such feelings, it cannot evoke such profound emotions.
Thus, Jufeng said, "This is why I didn't strongly insist that you accept that honor!"
Chen Tan Hua was taken aback by his words and then felt a surge of anger. He exclaimed, "You greedy bastard! Is this how you exploit me? How did I end up here with you in the first place? We just wrapped up the Terrorist situation, and now you want me to investigate something else? Is there no one else available? Are you just going to bully me?"
Jufeng handed Chen Tan Hua the duplicated data, silencing him. With a serious tone, he said, "This matter does not end with the Azure Dragon Monk; there may very well be hidden forces at play. This is about seeking blessings for humanity. Keep pushing forward, young man!"
Chen Tan Hua impatiently took the data, muttering under his breath about Jufeng in a string of irrelevant curses and playful banter.
(To be continued)
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