Chapter 130

Tang Tingzhi instructed Yang Guan to take the remaining team members back to the base while he, Shan Ming, and Ayer stayed in the city of Beijing, awaiting Zhao Qingling’s arrival.

Two days later, they finally obtained the registration records of the alias used by Zhao Qingling from the airline’s internal system. They arrived at the airport on time to pick her up as soon as she landed.

Zhao Qingling walked out of the airport carrying a simple military travel bag. She exuded a distinct military dignity and sharpness, possessing an extraordinary aura that caught the attention of many people around her.

After seeing the three of them, she said, “The changes here are quite surprising.”

Ayer found it somewhat hard to believe that someone who had once been exposed to the highest levels of national intelligence and scientific research would live like a primitive person. “Have you not watched television or anything like that in these past ten years?”

Zhao Qingling shook her head, “It’s meaningless.”

Tang Tingzhi brought her to a seemingly ordinary residential building on the east side of 2nd Ring Road. However, the interior of the residence had undergone significant modifications. All three floors had been opened up, resembling a small-scale military base.

“Do you need to take a shower, have a meal, and rest for a bit?” Although Zhao Qingling exuded a less feminine aura compared to other women, Ayer, out of politeness, still expressed concern for the lady.

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Tang Tingzhi glanced at him casually and replied, “There’s food in the fridge.”

“No, I want to eat that thing you made last time, that smooth, cupcake-shaped thing made from eggs. They were so fragrant and soft.”

Tang Tingzhi furrowed his brow slightly. “There’s a note on the fridge with various phone numbers. You can dial any of them to order takeout. Every restaurant knows how to make a dish like steamed eggs.”

Ayer glared, “I want to eat the ones you make. Did you not consider that turning me into a Dragon Blood Kin would increase my appetite?” Ayer bared his teeth, almost ready to whip out a big tail in frustration.

Upon hearing this, Tang Tingzhi felt helpless. “Alright… Shan Ming, you continue explaining to the captain. I took a look, there are still 24 more chapters, a total of 106 subsections.”

Shan Ming glanced at the central screen, then raised his hand and turned it off. He turned to Zhao Qingling and said, “These things are all optional to know. I don’t think normal people possess his level of meticulous observational skills. I have already informed you of the important things you need to know. Now, I want to know two things. First, do you have any opinions on how to bring out Shen Yao? Second, what’s the level of your ability?”

Tang Tingzhi looked at them with concern, still troubled by the unfinished content of the remaining 24 chapters and 106 subsections. Ayer grabbed his arm and pulled him into the kitchen, saying, “It’s more important for the parents to communicate properly than you feeding her with useless information.”

Zhao Qingling murmured softly for a while before speaking, “Shen Yao and I had some previous agreements as a couple. I am confident that I can let him know that I’ve returned, but whether he will show up or not, I do not know.”

“I believe he will,” Shan Ming said. As he recalled his brief encounters with Shen Yao, he knew that Shen Yao still had feelings for his wife. Moreover, Zhao Qingling was a formidable Dragon Blood Kin, as well as the only female capable of conceiving pure-blooded Dragon Blood Kins. To put it bluntly, Zhao Qingling possessed the most valuable womb in the world. If Shen Yao wanted to build a strong Dragon Blood army, he would undoubtedly hope that his son and wife could assist him. Perhaps he even wishes to create another pure-blooded Dragon Blood Kin. With these thoughts, Shan Ming felt a sense of sympathy for the woman before him. Her whereabouts couldn’t be known by any official entities, because just like Shen Changze, they’re one of a kind. Although her actions of hiding in the borderlands for over a decade were difficult to fathom, they could understand why she did so. A female Dragon Blood Kin who could conceive pure-blooded offspring held a value that was no less than Shen Changze’s existence.

Zhao Qingling remained noncommittal. “As for your second question, that’s something I’ll have to find out for myself, but I believe I can hold Shen Yao back.”

Shan Ming asked, “If you really do meet your husband and son, would you change your mind?”

“No. More than a decade ago, Shen Yao and I had irreconcilable differences in our ideologies. I am a soldier, and even if I don’t trust the government now, I will never betray my country.”

“Our objective isn’t only to rescue Shen Changze but also to completely destroy Shen Yao’s plans. The higher-ups won’t let Shen Yao off easily either. As his wife, have you considered how things might unfold?”

Zhao Qingling lowered her head and remained silent for a long time, opting for silence instead of giving an answer.

Shan Ming didn’t ask any further questions either. He stood up and said, “Feel free to browse through the information on the computer. If you have any questions or don’t understand something, you can always ask us. I don’t care about what you think in your heart, and I’m not concerned about the interests of the Chinese government. As long as our common goal is to bring back Shen Changze, that’s enough for me.”

Zhao Qingling said quietly, “I have to thank you for adopting him.”

Shan Ming replied softly, “You’re welcome.”

Shan Ming didn’t have dinner; instead, he went straight back to his room. He didn’t sleep either. In fact, he had struggled to sleep for a long time. There were so many things missing by his side—his comrades, the tense and deadly environment, and most importantly, his son whom he had trusted completely.

Despite his efforts to restrain himself and remain calm each day, he found it increasingly difficult to bear the passage of time. He couldn’t understand why, in the past, it would only take two or three months to find Shen Yao, yet this time it had been a full six months with no news at all. He had never felt so eager to know where Shen Yao was, and where Shen Changze was!

He admitted it, he felt guilty and remorseful. He wanted to retrieve Shen Changze, whom he had personally handed over to Shen Yao, as soon as possible. He missed his son dearly, but he didn’t want to think back on their past moments. The image of Shen Changze’s eyes, filled with despair and resentment, would involuntarily surface in his mind.

The money he had thrown at the information brokers had depleted most of his savings, yet neither the Chinese military nor the world’s most advanced and audacious intelligence networks had been able to find any valuable information. It seemed that Shen Yao had made up his mind to go into hiding this time, intending to create a Dragon Blood army before resurfacing again.

They generally believed that Shen Yao was hiding in a war-torn and impoverished region. After all, creating Dragon Blood Kins required a significant number of test subjects. If too many people disappeared in a short period, it would surely attract attention. That’s why they had been focusing their efforts on unstable regions like Africa and the Middle East. However, they had yet to make significant progress in their search.

Shan Ming was growing increasingly impatient. He had really wanted to ask Zhao Qingling about the so-called agreement between husband and wife, and how to quickly track down that son of a bitch Shen Yao. However, he restrained himself because he knew that Zhao Qingling would never tell him. In secret, he made a decision that if Zhao Qingling made any move, he would follow her.

Because even if Zhao Qingling successfully lured out Shen Yao, Tang Tingzhi’s side would still need to undergo extensive preparations. This would include confirming information, studying the local situation, devising plans, reporting to higher authorities, deploying personnel, and preparing equipment until they were ready to set off. This process simply couldn’t be completed within a month. This was a government, one that required the coordination of countless individuals to issue a single command. But Shan Ming was different. He was an individual who would act on his own terms. He would not wait until Tang Tingzhi had everything prepared before taking action. As soon as he received the news, he would challenge Shen Yao in his own way.

The next day, Zhao Qingling left the house. She asked Tang Tingzhi for a car and some money but didn’t mention where she was going or what she would be doing. Tang Tingzhi tactfully didn’t ask either.

Although he deeply desired to possess Zhao Qingling, the exceptional female Dragon Blood Kin, Tang Tingzhi understood the importance of keeping his promises. Moreover, the most crucial thing at the moment was to rely on Zhao Qingling to lure out Shen Yao. He didn’t care about how Zhao Qingling would accomplish it; he only cared about the outcome.

After Zhao Qingling left, Shan Ming also departed. He didn’t inform Tang Tingzhi and Ayer because he knew they would try to stop him.

Shan Ming followed behind Zhao Qingling’s car. When Zhao Qingling entered the highway, he knew that he couldn’t hide his presence any longer. It was too obvious that he was tailing her, only a fool wouldn’t notice.

As expected, after driving a few kilometers on the highway, Zhao Qingling parked her car on the emergency lane, and Shan Ming also came to a halt.

Zhao Qingling walked slowly towards his car, frowning as she looked at him.

Shan Ming lowered his car window and said, “Get in. I’ve prepared for a long time, there’s special equipment to deal with Dragon Blood Kins in this car.”

Zhao Qingling turned back and took out a large box of weapons from the trunk of her own car, and then placed it inside Shan Ming’s car. Then, she expressionlessly sat in the passenger seat. “You’re the one who chose to follow me, I can’t guarantee the safety of a human. I know you’re a mercenary, but you’re just a human after all.”

Shan Ming started the car and said calmly, “You’ll need an assistant.”

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“When can we actually take action? I can’t let Shan be in such a dangerous situation while I sit here sipping tea,” Ayer said discontentedly.

Tang Tingzhi was typing rapidly on his computer. “Very soon. The two of them can make Shen Yao lower his guard. Once Zhao Qingling disrupts Shen Yao’s guard, we can take action.”

Ayer grabbed Tang Tingzhi by the collar. “Listen, if anything happens to Shan, I won’t spare you,” he threatened, giving a strong tug that unbuttoned two buttons on Tang Tingzhi’s shirt. As a result, Tang Tingzhi’s porcelain-white skin was partially revealed, and Ayer narrowed his eyes.

Tang Tingzhi looked at him and said, “You should trust Shan Ming. He is a highly skilled mercenary. He can handle Dragon Blood Kins on his own, well, if it was… one or two of them.”

“I don’t need you to tell me about his abilities!” Ayer exclaimed in frustration, releasing his grip. He was afraid that if he didn’t let go, his hand might involuntarily reach inside.

Tang Tingzhi nodded and secretly pulled out a notebook from his pocket, jotting down today’s findings, ‘Hair has grown slightly longer, but is unwilling to cut it. Shows great concern for his younger brother.’