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Not far from the so-called Slum, there was an affordable Coffee House where Zhan Xingzi had arranged to meet Jufeng, something the latter had not anticipated.
"I thought the prince of Universal Communications shouldn't be seen in places like this. Experiencing the hardships of the common people, perhaps in disguise?"
Zhan Xingzi shifted to a more comfortable position in his seat and replied, "The world is so vast, with so many sights to see; of course, one should explore more."
"Yet you seem to have become a bit sharper with your words compared to two years ago."
Jufeng was always wary of dealing with these young nobles. If a person is indoctrinated with certain thoughts or skills before birth, those values become deeply ingrained; it is a frightening power.
Just like now, the meaning of being sharp-tongued was somewhat unpredictable.
Jufeng had invited Zhan Xingzi to inquire about Chuyang. Normally, such situations would involve some pleasantries, but Romain knew Zhan Xingzi was not one to follow conventional rules, so he did not bother with too much formality.
"Regardless of whether you are sharp-tongued or not, I came to you today because I have something to ask."
Zhan Xingzi toyed with the ring on his left hand's ring finger using his right thumb and index finger, smiling as he asked, "Oh? It seems that every time I meet Feng Shao, I am the one helping out. This world doesn't seem to work that way."
Jufeng chuckled and said, "It's quite simple. If you don't help me today, wouldn't all the effort from last time be in vain?"
Upon hearing this, Zhan Xingzi's expression turned cold. Although he did not appear displeased, the surrounding air became noticeably chillier.
"Are you threatening me?" Zhan Xingzi continued to smile.
Jufeng shook his head, picked up his coffee cup, and gazed at the gently rippling coffee. He said earnestly, "Of course not; I just hope we can engage in a dialogue as equals."
There are many kinds of princes. Since Huankezhao raised his banner, most often it referred to Shangguan Wangyu. Of course, figures like Cao Ke and Zhan Xingzi could also be considered princes.
Jufeng's words were a public acknowledgment of Zhan Xingzi as a prince while subtly reminding him that they shared common enemies and should not be at odds with each other at this moment.
Zhan Xingzi maintained his posture, thinking for a moment, then slowly placed his hands on the table. He seemed to imply, "It's true what they say about the rural areas producing cunning people. In this regard, I, as a businessman, am indeed not as good as you. If there's anything you need, I will certainly speak without reservation."
Jufeng did not pay attention to the sarcasm in Zhan Xingzi's words; he merely felt that the prince today was somewhat magnanimous.
"It is like this: some time ago, Huankezhao made a move on Earth. I wonder if you are aware of it?"
Upon hearing this, Zhan Xingzi suddenly froze and replied, "I have heard a little about it. Could it be that Shangguan Wangyu went to Earth for you?"
Shaking his head, Jufeng's expression grew serious. "Not entirely; I am not sure yet. It's just that he captured my daughter, and I don't understand why he would go to such lengths to abduct a girl who is utterly defenseless."
At this revelation, Zhan Xingzi became increasingly curious. He had been observing Huankezhao's movements and naturally knew about the recent abductions. However, he only had a vague understanding and did not expect that the one captured would be Jufeng's daughter.
"Is he threatening you?" This was the first possibility that came to Zhan Xingzi's mind.
Jufeng shook his head. It seemed Zhan Xingzi was not very informed about this matter either, so he needed to approach it from another angle.
"Do you know that Huankezhao conducted a special experiment involving a chip more than ten years ago?"
Hearing Jufeng's question, Zhan Xingzi suddenly looked shocked; his gentlemanly demeanor vanished in an instant, causing Jufeng to tense up as well.
It appeared that Zhan Xingzi was aware of this matter.
"How do you know about this? Could it be that your daughter is..."
Zhan Xingzi was utterly astonished. In all the times Jufeng and Zhan Xingzi had met—only two or three occasions—there had never been such a situation.
Jufeng knew that the time for the truth to be revealed was drawing near.
"My daughter is someone I encountered by chance on a spaceship over a decade ago."
This was a crucial clue. Jufeng looked at Zhan Xingzi's relieved expression and knew that he was aware of the details.
"I never expected that after losing her for so many years, I would find her here, and that she would become your daughter."
Zhan Xingzi began to recall the past, as if Jufeng's words had transported him back to that time and space.
"More than ten years ago, Huankezhao indeed had a plan for implanting human chips. The idea was to embed a high-tech chip into the human body, allowing control of mechs or battleships not through manual operation but through thought."
"This chip's technology has surpassed current levels. It enables the recipient to control an entire computing center simply by touching metal, without any limitations. For instance, in a battle, if this person comes into contact with a local mech and establishes a network connection with the main system through it, they could control enemy forces at will, including command centers. Huankezhao referred to it as the Ultimate Manipulation Plan."
Zhan Xingzi spoke eloquently, but the shock it brought to Jufeng was immense. He had witnessed such situations before. Whether it was the first time he saw Bill on his aircraft or when Pirate Star was surrounded by Azure Dragon Monk, Chuyang had used this ability to save them.
At that time, he had been very curious, but Chuyang was unwilling to be treated as an object for research, and gradually they forgot about it. He never imagined that Chuyang's power could be so terrifying.
Jufeng took a long time to digest Zhan Xingzi's words. He looked at Zhan Xingzi with confusion and said, "But when I first met my daughter, she seemed no different from any other child. How could this be?"
Zhan Xingzi had been staring at Jufeng to confirm whether his daughter truly possessed such abilities. If it were true, then she could control the entire city in an instant.
However, Jufeng's expression did not seem fake. After some thought, Zhan Xingzi found it plausible.
"That's not surprising. The experiments were halted not long after they began. The theory sounded good, but practice is always different. Rumor has it that Huankezhao was looking for an experimental subject; perhaps your daughter was one of their test subjects, which is why they sought her out again."
Jufeng found it hard to accept this reality—that Chuyang was merely an experimental subject.
He clenched his fists under the table and felt an even deeper hatred for Shangguan Wangyu.
“Why was the experiment terminated? Was it because it failed in practice?” Jufeng asked, but he thought to himself that Chuyang had indeed been successful. So why did Huankezhao stop?
Zhan Xingzi recalled, “A large part of it was due to ethical concerns. According to research, this scientist believed that implanting into the human body violated ethics, so they later refused to cooperate.”
Jufeng pondered for a moment. A scientist with moral principles would naturally not associate with such sordid individuals.
“Thank you for your help. In that case, I cannot allow my daughter to become a test subject again. I can’t wait any longer; I must go to her.”
Zhan Xingzi looked at Jufeng and said mockingly, “Things are not as they were before. Without the fear of Jiang Xue’s research results, do you think Shangguan Wangyu will let you off a second time?”
Jufeng stood up, ready to leave, and resolutely said, “This has nothing to do with anything else; it’s simply about a father saving his daughter. That’s all.”
(To be continued)
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