Chapter 309: Killing the Dragon, Slaughtering the Phoenix “I’m afraid that’s correct.” While talking, Zheng Fan and Gao Lin walked over to the meeting area. Zheng Fan boiled water and made tea for Gao Lin himself. Soon, the room was filled with the aroma of tea. Gao Lin’s eyes sparkled as he asked, “In your opinion, how many days will it take for that young man to come back from this journey?” Zheng Fan made tea and replied, “At least ten days to half a month.” “If things don’t go smoothly, it might take three to four weeks for him to return.” “Anywhere from two weeks to four weeks.” Gao Lin picked up a cup of clear tea that Zheng Fan had placed in front of him, took a sip, and a smile gradually spread across his face. “I know what you are thinking.” Zheng Fan said calmly, “When the captain left, I warned him that by leaving now, the City Lord’s election may be neglected.” Gao Lin casually asked, “What did he say?” Zheng Fan looked towards the former captain and said, “He said, Di cannot risk the safety of the underground city for his own selfish reasons.” “He also said, if this City Lord can’t make it, then so be it.” Gao Lin’s expression changed slightly, with a hint of conflict in his eyes, struggling briefly before a sense of determination took over. Zheng Fan asked, “What are your plans next?” Gao Lin calmly replied, “Before Luo Tianyi resumes the investigation, he has discreetly gathered enough evidence to clear his name from the accusation of smuggling parasites.” “This is just a formality now.” “In about three or four days, he will be able to join the City Lord election with a ‘clean slate’.” “At that time, the organizers will provide certain compensations in terms of votes, very likely surpassing Wu Shimu and that kid surnamed Di.” Zheng Fan appeared unsurprised, “Luo Tianyi indeed still has a trick up his sleeve, I knew it, why was he so low-key, with no reaction at all.” “Just waiting here.” Gao Lin nodded, “Even I didn’t expect him to turn the tables, let alone others.” “For now…” Zheng Fan made a cup of tea, handing it to Gao Lin, “He can’t turn the tables for now, or rather, the City Lord election needs to pause, wait until Captain Di returns to discuss further.” “At that time, none of us will help.” “But now, we can’t…” “Continuing the election now is unfair to Captain Di.” Gao Lin paused for a moment, then smiled and said, “Old Zheng, are you getting involved? But to be honest, even if you, as the chief of staff of this army, speak up, you probably don’t have the authority to suspend the election, right?” “I understand.” Zheng Fan took out a third tea cup and poured tea into it. At that moment, a voice from outside the door said, “What about me?” Gao Lin looked up and his pupils slightly contracted. The Minister of Information Department, Fang Yao, walked in. This man, not particularly tall, polite and refined, like a breeze could blow him over, a middle-aged man, sat smiling on the left side of Zheng Fan. Gao Lin glanced at Zheng Fan, then at Fang Yao, and sighed softly, “I thought Mr. Fang was a free spirit who never cared about such matters.” Fang Yao took the cup of tea that Zheng Fan pushed over to him and smiled, saying, “Old Zheng briefed me on Captain Di’s situation this afternoon, and also shared his own thoughts with me.” “I think it’s fair, since it’s an election, it should be fair for everyone.” “It’s not fair for Captain Di to fight at the front lines while some people benefit from it behind the scenes.” “There are indeed many unfair things in the world, but I can’t stand this kind of unfairness.” Gao Lin looked up at the Minister of Information and asked, “But Mr. Fang, do you think Wu Shimu and Luo Tianyi will agree?” Fang Yao chuckled, “These two are truly exceptional individuals.” “But I say, whether he’s a dragon or a phoenix, he should bow down to me as the dragon and cower before me as the phoenix.” “I may not be talented, but I have some experience in dealing with challenges.” As Gao Lin drank more tea and found it unappetizing, he sighed and stood up, saying, “I will warn Luo Tianyi, but I cannot guarantee if he will listen.” Zheng Fan stood up and said, “I’ll walk you home.” Gao Lin shook his head, “I still remember the way, you all continue drinking.” They walked out of the office. Gao Lin smiled bitterly, “That Old Zheng, he actually managed to get him out.” “The previous Dragon Cavalry, ‘Killing Star’ Fang Yao, who would have thought that a notorious figure from the bloodshed would end up as a Minister of Information in a small underground city.” “Di Zheng is really lucky, Old Zheng even pulled out someone with the surname Fang to protect him.” With a sigh, Gao Lin then left. * * * Forbidden Area No. 3. The big moon hangs high in the sky. Although the moonlight is bright, it cannot shine through the thick fog that envelops the forbidden area. Mechas like the ‘White Dragon’ were walking in the dense fog, with all the lights on, but they could only illuminate the space around them within about twenty meters. In the cockpit, Luo Yan was piloting the ‘Unjustifiable Blaze Eyes’, looking out through the panoramic window. Despite the scene seeming to be engulfed in flames, the thick fog didn’t block his view. Kang Shun’s voice came through the communication channel, “This used to be a safe zone, but now even here the fog rises. It’s really strange.” Yan Wenbo warned, “During the afternoon meeting, I heard that Dr. Jia Miao issued a warning that Forbidden Area No. 3 is shifting towards the outskirts.” “Moreover, based on the data models from the command center, the forbidden zone’s boundaries are expanding every day.” “This is why the giant beast from the danger zone might come out and even attack Longquan Base.” “Everyone needs to be careful, don’t act on your own, do you understand?” In the communication channel, three or four people said together, “Understood.” At this moment, Luo Yan saw several mecha signals on the radar, displaying the words ‘Changping Army Group, Class Two Team 6’. Dugu Changxin’s voice immediately sounded on the communication channel, “What is the Changping Army Group here for?” Yan Wenbo said, “They must have the same clean-up mission as us, right?” “Don’t mind them, we will return after clearing the target area.” At this moment, Kang Shun reminded, “We are approaching the target area.” At the same time, the radar also displayed the spectral signals of two giant beasts. They are all orange, a big beast in the middle rank. “Code name: Kumquat Snake.” “Level: middle rank 2.” “Type: Scale Insect.” “Features: Two heads, poisonous water, dream invasion!” …… “Code name: Rocking Cow.” “Level: middle rank 4.” “Type: Caterpillar.” “Features: godly power, shockwave, thunder.” On the command console, the screen displayed information about two giant beasts. Yan Wenbo’s voice sounded, “I’ll deal with the two-headed snake, Little Luo and Ah Xin, you go deal with the big bull.” “Kang Shun Little White, you are in charge of support, be alert for other giant beasts approaching.” “Let’s get moving!” The command was given. Luo Yan immediately drove the ‘White Dragon’, charging towards his target, the thick fog unable to stop the mecha’s advance, parting like a tide. Before long, even without activating the ‘Unjustifiable Blaze Eyes’, Luo Yan could see a giant beast appearing in the bright light. Rocking Cow, as a Level 4 beast, had an exceptionally huge body. It laid down on the ground, with the forest like a green blanket under it, with deep blue patterns that looked like lightning on its body. When the mecha appeared, the patterns on its body lit up and flickered with electricity. It let out a roar. In the sky covered by thick fog, lightning struck down, aiming at the ‘White Dragon’!