"Because I am your brother!" Simple words, but Lan Jue's jaw dropped.
This was the first time he'd heard Lan Qing say something like this. Disbelief flashed across his eyes.
But he quickly recovered.
"Mika is a member of the Dark Citadel, the daughter of Satan.
The future heir to the Dark Citadel.
Within her lies the awakening power of Satan, the strongest of all the Satans in history.
If we don't suppress it, it'll be a big problem.
The Pontiff's Citadel wants to destroy her. The Dark Citadel wants to use her. They want her to lose herself, to become the Satan of destruction and blood.
But Mika is a kind girl. Just as the power of Satan was about to awaken, she woke up and escaped from the Dark Citadel. "
"Then she met me.
I saved her, helped her suppress Satan's power, and brought her here.
As long as she doesn't use that power, Satan won't awaken. He'll stay asleep.
Not long ago, because of something, I was exposed.
The Pontiff's Citadel lured me to the Shattered Starfields. Michael, the Angel of War, Gabriel, Uriel, and Raphael, the Angel of Healing. Four Archangels laid a trap.
Fortunately, Little Yue warned me, and I was able to strike first.
If I hadn't, I wouldn't have been able to return.
That's the whole story. "
Lan Jue's answer to Lan Qing's question was simple and concise.
Lan Qing fell into deep thought as he listened to the man's words.
After a moment, he lifted his head and looked at Lan Jue. "You've decided to help her?"
Lan Jue's voice was placid. "When have I ever changed my mind?"
Lan Qing nodded. "Fine.
If you've made up your mind, then do it.
Don't go to the Pontiff's Citadel about this. Don't tell anyone from Skyfire Avenue.
I think Skyfire Avenue already knows.
Skyfire Avenue of the Eastern Alliance has always been protective. They'll take care of it.
From now on, don't leave Skyfire Planet.
With Skyfire Avenue here, even the Pope and Satan himself would not dare to come here carelessly.
With your strength, you should be able to protect yourself.
Don't let that girl leave Skyfire Avenue. "
A cold light flashed in Lan Jue's eyes as she narrowed her eyes. No one knew what she was thinking.
The atmosphere in the room became silent.
Lan Qing said, "Your injuries are very serious. Don't use your abilities for the time being.
Otherwise, it would worsen.
It will take at least three months to return to normal. "
Lan Jue did not say anything.
A hint of hesitation flashed across Lan Qing's eyes. "Should I stay?"
Lan Jue paused and looked up at him again. "You have time?"
Lan Qing nodded without hesitation.
Lan Jue sneered. "Since when did our An Lun Supersoldier have time?
Go. I can handle this myself. "
Lan Qing looked at Lan Jue, but said nothing more. "Rest." He turned and left.
Ding ding ding! The doorbell rang. Lan Qing had already left Zeus Jewelry Shop.
Sitting on the sofa, Lan Jue's eyes flashed with pain. She muttered to herself, "Brother …"
Closing the Zeus Jewelry Shop's doors, Lan Qing did not walk far. Instead, he leaned against the sapphire wall and looked up at the sky.
Beep beep! His communicator rang.
Lan Qing answered.
"General, when will you be back?" An urgent voice answered.
"Family matters. I can't go back for a while," Lan Qing said coolly.
"But, General, in another half a month, the people from the inspection team will be here.
Can you make it back in time? "The voice grew more urgent.
"I'm afraid I can't.
Just tell them I'm on leave. "Lan Qing said, his face expressionless.
"But, this concerns your promotion, General, you …"
Lan Qing hung up. The urgent call from three years ago echoed in his mind.
… …
"Brother, something's not right.
Hera's in danger. You're the closest to her. Go save her. "
"Brother, is your mission really that important?
Hera's your sister-in-law!
Please, save her. "
"Brother …"
… …
"I'm sorry, Ah Jue!" Lan Qing said, a bitter smile on his lips.
"What are you doing here?" A clear voice called out. There was a flash of silver, and a person appeared at Lan Qing's side.
Lan Qing glanced at her. "You've been in the area for a long time. No need to act like it's a coincidence.
What do you want? "
An Liu was stunned by his words. "You!"
"Do you have a cigarette?" Lan Qing asked faintly.
"Huh?" An Liu was stunned. "Didn't you say that you can't let anything affect your judgment?"
Lan Qing said, "I'm not a general now."
"Wait." An Liu turned and walked into the darkness.
A few minutes later, a pack of cigarettes and a lighter appeared in front of Lan Qing.
He opened the cigarette and flicked it lightly. A cigarette jumped out. Lan Qing put it to his nose and sniffed it. A trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes. "Do you remember?
I was 18 years old and you were 15 years old. Out of curiosity, we secretly squatted in the bushes and smoked.
It was so choking. We kept coughing and he came.
We were both beaten up. "
"Huh?" An Liu looked at him in confusion. She didn't understand what he was talking about.
Lan Qing lit the cigarette and took a deep breath. Suddenly, he coughed hard. "Cough, cough, cough!" Because of the violent coughing, he even cried.
But the look in his eyes seemed to be smiling.
An Liu suddenly felt as if her heart was squeezed. A feeling of never having enough ran through her body like an electric current.
"Are you okay?"
Lan Qing coughed and took another deep breath.
"Ding ding ding!" The door of the Zeus Jewelry Shop opened. Lan Jue walked out with her hands in her pockets.
She walked to Lan Qing's side and grabbed the cigarette in his hand. She also flicked one out and put it in her mouth to light it.
Lan Qing squatted down. Lan Jue also squatted down beside him.
They both took a deep breath of the cigarette that they didn't like and coughed violently at the same time.
An Liu looked at them blankly. The first thought in her mind was: Are these two people sick in the head?
The next thought was that she seemed to be unnecessary here.
With a flash of silver light, she quietly blended into the darkness.
The cigarette was quickly finished.
Lan Qing's face was a little pale as he coughed. Lan Jue wasn't much better than him.
"How good would it be if we could go back to the past?" Lan Jue said bitterly.
The corners of Lan Qing's mouth curled into a smile. "In the past?
Regret is the stupidest thing to do, do you know that? "
Lan Jue glanced at him. "You're always so realistic."
Lan Qing said lightly, "This isn't reality. I just don't think about meaningless things."
Lan Jue said, "Come in with me?"
Lan Qing shook his head. "No, I think it's very comfortable to squat here.
There aren't many opportunities for me to empty my mind. Besides, the air here is very comfortable. "
Lan Jue's face turned cold. He stood up and put his hands in his pockets. "Up to you." With that, he walked towards the door of the Zeus Jewelry Shop.
"Ring ring ring." Lan Jue pushed the door open, but his eyes turned to Lan Qing again.
"I've never blamed you, never.
I blame, just myself.
You can go back tomorrow.
I've already informed Ali. He said he'll be back.
Besides, I still have Xiu Xiu and the others with me. I'll be fine. "
"Huh?" Lan Qing squatted there and turned to look at him.
The coldness on Lan Jue's face suddenly disappeared. "I want to have a brother who's a lieutenant general. That way, I'll be proud.
Also, I seem to be breaking through recently.
Don't let me catch up to you.
Otherwise, I'll beat you up like how you beat me up in the past. "
The door closed.
Lan Jue disappeared.
Lan Qing squatted there and was stunned for a long time. Then he took out a cigarette, put it in his mouth, and lit it up!
With a flick of his wrist, another cigarette popped out. But this time, it flew into the distance, into the darkness.
"Don't peek there. Have a cigarette with me."
An Liu grabbed the cigarette and walked slowly to his side. She squatted down, took the lighter, and lit it up.
"Do you know that doing this will hurt a person's confidence?"
Lan Qing smiled and shook his head. "It's okay. He's been hurt by me since he was young."
An Liu's eyebrows were raised!
"I'm talking about me!"
…
Early morning.
Lan Jue had changed into a neat set of clothes. A brown shirt, a white suit, and a white tie.
She took care of herself meticulously.
Breakfast was prepared by Xiu Xiu for him. It was a sumptuous meal.
"Boss, has Young Master left?" Xiu Xiu asked in a low voice.
Lan Jue nodded. "He left early in the morning."
Xiu Xiu seemed to let out a sigh of relief. "You and Young Master …"
Lan Jue glanced at her, and Xiu Xiu immediately stopped talking. "I'm going to school today. I've been gone for so many days. If I don't go now, I'm afraid I'll be expelled."
Xiu Xiu's heart tightened. "You're leaving Skyfire Avenue?
But, your body … "
Lan Jue smiled and shook her head. "I'm not that weak.
This is Skyfire Avenue, Skyfire City. "
Xiu Xiu seemed to gather her courage. "Then I'll go with you?"
Lan Jue laughed. "Do you really think I'm that weak?" She lifted her hand, and a blue electric light flickered on her fingertips.
"Don't worry. I'll be fine. I still have to protect you girls.
Our jewelry store hasn't been open for so many days. You guys run it well.
I'm leaving. "
Walking out of Zeus Jewelry Shop, Lan Jue didn't leave immediately. Instead, she stood at the door and looked to the side.
There was a pile of cigarette butts, and the air seemed to be filled with the faint smell of smoke. A smile appeared on his face.
"This time, it seems I've won.
This must be the first time in my life, right? "
He walked out of Skyfire Avenue, got on his bicycle, and rode in the direction of the National Eastern University.
The bright and beautiful sunlight sprinkled its own scent on the soaring young man, leaving behind a touch of freshness and warmth.
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