"Did you three plan this?" Lan Jue pointed at the coats they were wearing.
Chu Cheng chuckled. "This is called telepathy. Is there a need to explain it?
Look at you, you don't have the talent. "
Lan Jue wasn't wearing a coat. Instead, she was wearing a dark green suit.
"Let's go!" Lan Jue and the others waved. An Liu stepped aside.
She led the three of them to her Zeus Jewelry Shop. As they walked, Lan Qing, who was at Lan Jue's side, asked, "Why didn't you tell me earlier? I could have picked you up."
Huali said, "There's no need for that. Didn't you just get back?"
Lan Jue said, "There's no need for that."
As they spoke, they arrived at the Zeus Jewelry Shop. Lan Jue pushed the door open and entered. Zeus's four maids were already there. When they saw them enter, they all stood up.
The jewelry shop wasn't big. With eight people inside, it was a bit crowded.
Lan Jue said, "I feel like this place is a bit small. Too bad I can't expand. Come inside with me."
Passing through the VIP lounge, the four of them arrived at Lan Jue's place. Xiu Xiu brought in chairs and a sofa. Finally, they were all seated.
Lan Qing looked at Lan Jue. "How's dad?"
Lan Jue said, "On the surface, he doesn't look much different.
But his personality seems to have changed a bit. "
Lan Qing's eyes dimmed. "When this is over, I'll go see him."
Chu Cheng said helplessly, "Boss, you've been busy for a while, haven't you?" Wasn't that so?
If war was about to break out, Lan Qing, as one of the commanders of the Eastern Alliance, was in charge of the defense of An Lun. How could he leave?
The reason he was able to come to Skyfire Avenue this time was because Skyfire Avenue had applied to the Eastern Alliance for his special leave.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have come out.
Once the matter with the Clairvoyant was over, he would have to rush back as soon as possible.
Lan Qing didn't say anything. Lan Jue said, "Dad has been restless lately. Before I left, I heard him say that he might leave Zi Luo, but I don't know where."
Lan Qing's eyes lit up. "The alien home worlds could arrive at any moment. Father's need for action must have something to do with it."
Jueti was the strongest human.
If he could appear on the battlefield against the aliens, the outcome would be clear.
Lan Jue smiled and said, "I hope that he can come to Skyfire Avenue.
But I don't think so for the time being. "
Chu Cheng said, "How are things with the Clairvoyant?
When will he come out? "
"Soon, in a couple of days," Lan Jue replied. His mood darkened at the mention of the Clairvoyant.
Huali said, "Life comes to an end. Don't be too sad, it's the law of nature."
Lan Jue said, "Now that I think about it, your Hanhai Group is pretty quick!
You must have gotten quite a few Tears of Neptune. "
Huali smiled. "That's none of my business, you know.
Mo Xiao is usually the one handling these things. I don't really manage the company. "
Chu Cheng was puzzled. "What Tears of Neptune?
Are you talking about those useless s-ranked gems? "
Lan Jue shot him a look. "Your business sense is …"
"The Hanhai Group really is something else, always able to find business opportunities.
The Tears of Neptune weren't that useful before, but now it's likely to become the most expensive energy gem in the world.
The Hanhai Group was able to buy a batch at the first opportunity. Although the price has gone up, the potential for appreciation is still limitless. "
Lan Qing said in a low voice, "The Hanhai Group really got what they asked for. When they made the purchase, the lockdown order was already issued.
But the Hanhai Group put in a lot of effort in dealing with the aftermath of the Taihua incident.
That's why the higher-ups allowed them to make the purchase.
But this is the only time. "
"Wait, wait.
I'm a bit confused. How come I don't know what you guys know?
What's the deal with the Tears of Neptune? "Chu Cheng looked at the three of them in surprise.
Lan Jue said, "The effect of the Tears of Neptune is …" He explained about the vital crystals.
Chu Cheng stared at Lan Jue in shock. His eyes shone brightly. "So you're saying there's a way for humans to stay young forever?"
Lan Jue said, "Eternal youth is unlikely, but it's possible to prolong life and slow down aging.
This vital crystal completely follows the law of conservation of energy.
It's actually a kind of transfer of life force. "
Chu Cheng took a deep breath and looked at Lan Jue. "Does Skyfire Avenue still need people?"
Lan Jue said calmly, "I want people, but I don't want studs."
When Chu Cheng heard the first two words, he was still beaming with joy, but when he heard the latter part of the sentence.
He couldn't help but curse like he was constipated.
Huali laughed. "Well said!"
Chu Cheng snorted.
"Well what?
Life is precious, but love is even more valuable. You people who don't understand love will be washed out of society sooner or later.
By the way, is it really possible to develop exuvium? "This time his eyes were on Lan Qing.
Lan Qing nodded. "We have preliminary results, but further research is needed.
We're not the only ones working on it. The Northern Alliance and Western Alliance are also working on it. "
Chu Cheng sucked in a breath. His eyes lit up. "So you're saying we can live a lot longer than our ancestors?
We can maintain our youth.
Heh heh! "
Lan Qing glared at him. "The best way to maintain your youth is to use the time you spend with women to cultivate. The sooner you become a Paragon, the more your body will remain in that state until you reach the end of your days.
Also, I suggest you refrain from using the exuvium before you become Paragons.
We can't be sure if the exuvium will affect a person's Latent Potential.
The Bookworm is a special case. He's been stuck at the peak for many years, unable to break through due to his body's limitations. The exuvium was the catalyst for his breakthrough. But for most people, if they have the ability to break through to Paragon, it's best not to use the exuvium first.
"So you're saying the exuvium could affect a person's Latent Potential?" Lan Jue asked.
Lan Qing nodded. "I can't say for sure yet, but from what I've seen so far, it's a good possibility.
External life force is an external force. Once it's combined with your own life force, there will be a reaction of rejection. Unless you're a Paragon, you'll be affected.
The best way to live longer is to break through to Paragon. Keep breaking through there, and use your understanding of universal protogenia to help you live longer. "
Lan Jue nodded. He agreed with his brother's point of view.
His foundation was solid after re-cultivating. All he needed to do now was take it one step at a time, and he'd almost certainly become a Paragon. And it wouldn't take long.
Huali looked at him with deep meaning in her eyes. "You've won the Tournament. Skyfire Avenue's status is even higher now.
But that's not necessarily a good thing. This war is also an opportunity. "
Although Huali's words were vague, Lan Jue's heart sank when he heard them. He looked at Lan Qing.
Lan Qing sat there, unmoving as a mountain. His voice was soft. "The heavens will rain, and a mother will marry. What will come will come.
Counter soldiers with arms, and water with earth. "
A small smile spread across Lan Jue's face. Having a brother was a good thing.
Huali nodded. "You should be prepared.
Ah Jue, you've been in the limelight lately. You need to be careful. "
Lan Jue chuckled bitterly. "It's not like I can keep it if I want to. Skyfire Avenue needs a mecha division to fight the aliens, and the Wine Master left it to me. I've been having a headache trying to figure it out.
We're all Adepts, and Skyfire Avenue is a loose organization. It won't be easy to command an army like this. "
Chu Cheng and Huali were surprised to hear this. Only Lan Qing's face remained impassive, as if he'd known all along.
Huali nodded. "It's going to be troublesome.
What do you plan to do? "
Lan Jue replied. "I'll do my best.
Let's train them first. I need to know more about them. "
"It's not as difficult as you think," Lan Qing said. "With enough incentive, at least everyone's goal is the same.
What you need to do is unify your thinking, then divide and conquer. "
"Divide and conquer?"
Lan Jue looked at his brother humbly. He'd said all this today to get advice from Lan Qing.
Wouldn't it be a waste not to have the God of War here?
Lan Qing nodded. "An Adept's greatest strength is their individual combat prowess. If they're able to work well with their mechas, they're much stronger than your average mecha pilot.
Besides, Skyfire Avenue had spared no effort in investing in mechas, so it was only a matter of time before the Avenue's success.
This kind of army isn't suited for fighting as a group. It takes a long time to train and get used to each other, and individual combat prowess isn't as effective.
Their different Disciplines make it difficult for them to work as a team.
I suggest you split them up into smaller groups, and use them as scouts.
Once they're in the field, do your best to separate.
Also, don't fight on the main battlefield. "
Lan Jue nodded. "I think so too. The main battlefield isn't suitable for us.
That's your army's business. We're only suitable for picking up the loose ends. "
Lan Qing said, "Actually, you can learn from the pirate's fighting style. Retreat after a single strike, flee a thousand miles away, and don't linger.
Prioritize your own safety.
That way, if the war breaks out, there'll be a place for you guys. "
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(To be continued.)