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"At the brink of death, who isn't invincible? But being invincible doesn't change the outcome, does it? How pitiful."
Jufeng mercilessly delivered a premature verdict on Mu Zhongde, plunging the atmosphere of their conversation into coldness once again.
However, it seemed that after addressing the matters of the future, Mu Zhongde's heart opened up like the vast sky and the boundless ocean. He merely smiled in response to Jufeng's sharp words.
"Well, it seems life and death have truly become matters outside my concern. So, I shall exercise some restraint and allow you to leave this world you once cherished with a pleasant mood."
"Before Zhao Yani finishes this meal, you have a little time left to ask me for something. I can help you leave with fewer regrets."
After finishing his words, Jufeng filled his cup with tea—Mu Zhongde's tea, which he would likely never have another chance to taste in this lifetime.
Mu Zhongde glanced out the window, where darkness enveloped everything. Amidst the blackness, various colorful neon lights flickered, reflecting the city's splendor and the world's beauty.
Jufeng was right; night had begun, and it was only going to grow deeper. The time left for him in this absurd world was indeed running short.
Mu Zhongde turned his wheelchair closer to the window and opened it wide, letting the night breeze rush into the room.
"To enjoy the evening breeze at the last moment is indeed a stroke of luck."
He turned his wheelchair back to face Jufeng, allowing the wind from outside to stir his hair.
He slowly spoke, not with words of gratitude—time was too precious now for such pleasantries. He intended to make every second count.
"I can guess that no one knows about your news in Hanzhong; otherwise, you wouldn't have been able to evade my ears. I also believe you had a way to send me information before you entered this room. But there's one thing I don't understand: why are you so certain that Shu is fully prepared for our showdown? Aren't you afraid that all your efforts will lead to nothing but my death?"
Upon hearing Mu Zhongde's words, Jufeng felt a ripple of unease within him. Despite their deep-seated enmity, he couldn't help but admire Mu Zhongde's terrifying insight as a figure of the Underworld.
He was not mistaken; the news of Jufeng's arrival here was unknown to anyone in Huaguo, not even Mu Shu, who had suddenly turned against the Unification Alliance after receiving the news. Of course, the fruit vendor at the gate was an exception.
He dared not take this risk. Once the news leaked, it could very well reach Mu Zhongde's ears. A dead camel is bigger than a horse; he would never underestimate the capabilities of the Unification Alliance.
Thus, he had to conceal his movements and come to the northwest. No one would expect him to disregard the coastal battle situation and parachute into the northwest. Jufeng had precisely taken advantage of this point to achieve remarkable results today.
However, that was still not enough. Jufeng could only threaten Mu Zhongde alone; he could not deliver a fatal blow to the Unification Alliance. Even if he had passed on the news to Mu Shu before entering this room, if Mu Shu was unprepared and unable to launch a decisive attack on the Unification Alliance during Mu Zhongde's brief absence, then once the Unification Alliance regained its composure, all advantages might slip away.
Mu Zhongde knew that Jufeng would not gamble; he would not act without certainty. Therefore, he understood that Jufeng must have confidence in Mu Shu's abilities. He also knew that reality outside would reflect this as well. Yet, he could not comprehend why Jufeng could be so certain while he, as her father, remained oblivious.
Jufeng took a sip of tea and explained, "Because you only see her as your daughter, while I see her as your enemy. Ultimately, you still underestimate Mu Shu's hatred for you."
"During these days, aside from being in Youzucheng, I often wander around bars or night markets in my spare time. I noticed that the alertness on Mu Shu's territory is extremely high; almost everyone can immediately head to the battlefield. I saw her overwhelming fighting spirit and her determination to defeat you. I recognized that she is a person who keeps her promises."
Mu Zhongde seemed to gain some understanding from Jufeng's response. However, deep down, he resisted this answer; how he wished reality were different.
"It seems I truly do not understand her as well as you do."
Mu Zhongde sighed deeply but then thought of something and asked,
"However, keeping promises?"
It was not a complete sentence, but Jufeng understood what was being asked.
"When I first returned to Earth, we made a two-month pact. She promised me that she would defeat you within those two months. Now that the deadline is approaching, I've decided to help her."
Mu Zhongde suddenly realized that his daughter had already made up her mind to fight to the death. Even if Jufeng did not create this opportunity, it was likely that Mu Shu would make a significant move soon, and it could very well be one that would lead to mutual destruction.
Thinking about it this way, the current outcome was actually better; there was no need for both sides to suffer. The Unification Alliance, having already sustained a heavy blow, could not withstand another strike.
Putting this matter aside, Mu Zhongde began to plead with Jufeng.
"Actually, I have no other intentions. I just hope you can help protect Yani. If she has someone she likes, please keep an eye on her and don’t let any bad people deceive her."
Jufeng couldn't help but smile at these words, finding them quite amusing. Entrusting his woman to an enemy was indeed a novel approach.
"Sister Zhao is a rare beauty; aren't you afraid?"
"Of course not," Mu Zhongde interrupted.
"You have more principles and boundaries than most Underworld figures in this world, so I’m not worried at all."
Jufeng nodded. Regardless of whether Mu Zhongde said this to ensure that he would treat Zhao Yani well in the future, he truly had no intention of mistreating her.
"And what else?"
"Also, there's the matter of her stubbornness." Mu Zhongde turned his gaze out the window, feeling somewhat emotional. "She is a headstrong person. I heard her promise to be your woman, and once she does, she will never have any thoughts about other men for the rest of her life. Although she may not be conventionally beautiful and doesn’t seem gentle, I sincerely ask you to treat her well."
Mu Zhongde turned his wheelchair and spoke earnestly.
"This is the last thing a father can do for his daughter. I hope you can make her happy and allow her to experience the joy of being a woman instead of living in loneliness for a lifetime."
Mu Zhongde's words were calm and sincere, yet devoid of any confidence, for he was about to leave this world. He felt he owed too much to his daughter in this lifetime and could only do this one thing to make amends.
At that moment, he was just a father, not the leader of the Unification Alliance.
However, this request was somewhat difficult for Jufeng, or for any man, really. To make a woman happy requires loving her with all one's heart, and there is one prerequisite: you must also be the person she loves the most.
Jufeng pondered for a moment, recalling Lu Qijia and Claudia far away in the Magellanic Star, and then nodded.
"I will do my best, but getting her to fall in love with me seems harder than defeating you."
Seeing Jufeng agree, Mu Zhongde immediately smiled. "It's not difficult; you have already defeated me! So you will be just fine."
With that, Mu Zhongde turned his gaze toward the window, and silence fell over the room. He had no regrets left.
Jufeng felt that being able to face death calmly was something to admire about Mu Zhongde. For this reason alone, he would keep his promise made tonight.
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