Chapter 153 Part 1

Shan Ming looked at him with a strange look and said, “Seeing you like this… you’re reluctant to destroy it, aren’t you?”

Shen Changze carefully caressed the Sea Dragon’s Horn, his eyes gleaming brightly. “Dad, I want to keep it. I can sense it… It’s incredible, I can really feel it.”

“That’s normal. The blood flowing in your body is its own. If you want to keep it, then keep it, but you must hide it well. And, you’re not allowed to use it casually. According to Zhao Qingling, this thing is very dangerous. Even though it grants immense power in the short term, it will eventually backfire.”

“I understand,” Shen Changze said as he gazed at the shimmering golden object, murmuring to himself, “I thought of a use for it.”

“Mn? What?”

Shen Changze put it back into the cloth bag and gave Shan Ming a mysterious smile. “I won’t tell you for now.”

Shan Ming felt bored staying at the base, he didn’t want to go back immediately after this trip. He decided to spend two days in Beijing before heading to Fort Gneiss to carry out a mission. They stayed in an apartment that Shen Changze had purchased in the city. During this time, Shen Changze went out twice mysteriously. When he returned the second time, he carried more than ten bags containing everyday necessities, clothes, and groceries.

After placing the groceries in the kitchen, he brought the clothes he had bought into the living room and looked at Shan Ming eagerly, urging him to try them on.

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“Rv’p dsv vss caktbv. Rv okzz elqkdkvlzu zssj tsse sd usw, Pye. Elya vbkp pbkav yde vblpl rydvp.” Fbld Ubydtgl kdpkpvle. Tl bydele vbl vos rklnlp sq nzsvbkdt vs Fbyd Ykdt, watkdt bkx vs rwv vblx sd.

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Gqvla rwvvkdt sd vbl nypwyz swvqkv, Fbyd Ykdt dso lmwele y pldpl sq alzymyvksd yde lzltydnl. Tl yrrlyale plhlayz ulyap uswdtla nsxryale vs bkp ralhkswp yvvkal. Fbld Ubydtgl pvsse wr yde yefwpvle bkp nzsvblp, bkp byde cawpbkdt ytykdpv vbl qklanl nzyo xyajp sd Fbyd Ykdt’p dlnj. Tl qlzv y rydt sq ekpnsxqsav kd bkp blyav, jdsokdt vbyv vblpl pnyap nswzed’v cl nsdnlyzle ds xyvvla obyv.

Fbyd Ykdt qszzsole bkp byde yde vswnble vbl pnyap, zlvvkdt swv y bxrb. “Qsse vbkdt R esetle kd vkxl, sa lzpl xu okderkrl oswze byhl clld plhlale cu bkx.”

Fbld Ubydtgl pyke iwklvzu, “Rq kv olal okdvla, usw nswze olya y pnyaq vs nshla vblx.”

“Ebu nshla vblx?” Fbyd Ykdt tzydnle yv bkx yde aykple yd lulcaso. “Ebu? Zsw vbkdj vblu’al wtzu?”

Shen Changze furrowed his brow. “Nonsense, you look good everywhere.”

Shan Ming grinned and said, “You rascal…”

Shen Changze leaned in and tenderly kissed each scar that marred Shan Ming’s skin. He said softly, “Dad, so many times… I failed to protect you.”

Shan Ming gently patted his head. “It’s not your fault. Don’t overthink it.”

Shen Changze embraced Shan Ming’s waist tightly. “I really don’t want you to take on those dangerous missions anymore, but I can’t stop you. So, I want to give you something.”

“What? What goodie did you buy me?”

Shen Changze took out a box from the bag. Shan Ming, seeing its size, thought it might be a military knife, so he stared at the box with great interest.

Shen Changze opened the box, and indeed, there lay a “military knife” inside. However, the design of the knife was peculiar. The tip was tapered, resembling a cone, and its structure was inspired by a triangular bayonet. However, the main body of the knife was bent and curved like a walking stick. The blade was wrapped in a layer of titanium alloy, perfectly following the curves of the blade. The handle was crafted in a way that seemed natural, as if the two branches were an inherent part of the knife itself…

The more Shan Ming looked at it, the more something seemed off. It was unmistakably the Sea Dragon’s Horn after being processed! He glanced at Shen Changze with astonishment, silently questioning him with his eyes.

Shen Changze smiled and nodded. “Yup, it’s indeed the Sea Dragon’s Horn. The blade has been treated so that it’s not easily recognizable by ordinary people. I had it specially crafted for you. It can easily penetrate dragon scales. The impact of the Shock Particle Laser Dagger on the user’s wrist is too severe. I don’t want you to use it anymore. Instead, use this. I’m not worried about you encountering ordinary humans, but I am concerned about you encountering Dragon Blood Kins. You know, the secret of the Dragon Blood Kins is becoming harder to hide. There have been rumors circulating on the internet, and it’s only a matter of time before the existence of Dragon Blood Kins causes a major uproar. So carry it with you, and it will give me some peace of mind.”

As Shan Ming took the bayonet transformed from the Sea Dragon’s Horn and held it in his hand, he immediately felt a surge of warmth flowing into his palm. The blade had a substantial weight to it, yet it felt incredibly comfortable in his hand. He tested its chopping, slashing, and stabbing motions, and everything felt effortless. It was undoubtedly tailor-made for him, and he had a natural affinity for it, perhaps due to the long years he had spent with Shen Changze.

Shen Changze asked, “Dad, do you like it?”

Shan Ming nodded happily and exclaimed, “Mn, good stuff, the design’s so cool too.” The slightly curved, snake-like shape felt exhilarating in his hand, and knowing that it could penetrate dragon armor made it even more impressive. With such a handy weapon, he felt fearless even when facing the Dragon Blood Kins alone.

Shen Changze added, “Also, the Sea Dragon’s Horn has a certain deterrent effect on ordinary Dragon Blood Kins. It’s similar to how the mentally weaker Dragon Blood Kins would fear my pure blood. Holding such a weapon will undoubtedly unsettle them to some extent. But if you ever encounter Dragon Blood Kins, the most important thing is to escape. You should only fight as a last resort, do you understand?”

“Yeah yeah. It’s not like there are Dragon Blood Kin everywhere in the world, who released them all?”

Shen Changze let out a sigh and held Shan Ming’s waist, taking in the familiar and comforting scent that emanated from him. “You really don’t make it easy for me to have peace of mind.”