Hades, the Urban Legend

Chapter 275 - 276: Acquaintances

Chapter 275: Chapter 276: Acquaintances

Li Jingjing suddenly called, seemingly lifting Lin Ruoxi's mood considerably. After a brief chat and agreeing on something, Lin Ruoxi smiled and hung up the phone.

Yang Chen was somewhat surprised. How did Li Jingjing and Lin Ruoxi's relationship progress so much all of a sudden? Could it be that both of them volunteering at the orphanage had become a great bridge to friendship? Although he had deliberately distanced himself from Li Jingjing due to the relationship with the old Li couple, he didn't interfere much in the friendship between the two women.

"Miss, you look so happy. Who's your friend?" Aunt Wang also hoped Lin Ruoxi would soon emerge from her emotional shadow, smiling as she asked.

Lin Ruoxi nodded. "Yes, it's the girl I mentioned to Aunt Wang last time, the one who works as a teacher. She asked if she could come to our house tomorrow, and since it's the weekend, I agreed."

Aunt Wang seemed to recall something, casting a slightly peculiar glance at Yang Chen and saying, "That's good news. I'll buy more groceries for tomorrow."

Yang Chen didn't understand why Aunt Wang made that expression, but he didn't dwell on it. He hesitated whether to go out tomorrow to avoid Li Jingjing. But then he realized avoiding her would be suspicious. It would be better to act as if they were strangers, just like last time, openly and directly.

Driving back to the Longjing Villa, Aunt Wang busied herself in the kitchen preparing dinner. Lin Ruoxi seemed exhausted, silently heading upstairs. Unlike usual, she went straight to her bedroom instead of her study.

Yang Chen pondered whether to relax and watch TV until lunchtime, but his phone suddenly vibrated.

Looking at the number, Yang Chen saw it was from Mo Lin, the captain of the Sea Eagle team.

"My Lord Yang, a young lady has actively sought us out, hoping to meet you," Mo Lin's tone carried a hint of helplessness, as if he had encountered some minor trouble.

Yang Chen was taken aback. Someone wanted to meet him, but not directly through him—instead, they sought out the Sea Eagle team hiding in Zhonghai. Clearly, it was a show of strength.

"What's her name?" Yang Chen frowned and asked.

"The young lady refuses to disclose her name, saying she'll recognize you when you arrive," Mo Lin muttered discontentedly over the phone.

Yang Chen hung up, sat on the sofa for a while, seeming to guess who it might be.

With nearly three hours until lunch, he wasn't in a rush. He quickly informed Aunt Wang in the kitchen and then dashed out of the door again.

Driving to the apartment where the Sea Eagle team was stationed, Yang Chen found Mo Lin waiting for him at the entrance. Despite it being deep winter, Mo Lin stood there in a white short-sleeved shirt, showing no sign of feeling cold.

"Don't you think it's odd dressing like this?" Yang Chen remarked.

Mo Lin's face wrinkled with a smile. "My Lord Yang, the winter here in Yancha is not cold."

As a special forces operative accustomed to the Arctic conditions, temperatures above minus twenty degrees Celsius had little effect on him.

Two hundred years and still young?

Yang Chen rubbed his face, regretting his curiosity. He realized that last night's kiss involved someone who had lived for two centuries. Nevertheless, curiosity got the better of him. "I didn't realize vampires could reproduce like humans. It's news to me."

"They can, but the stronger the vampire, the harder it is to produce offspring, particularly for females, who suffer a significant loss in power through childbirth. Without my father's protection, my mother wouldn't have had me," Lilith explained.

"Even with their strength diminished, I doubt many would dare oppose parents from the third generation of vampires," Yang Chen chuckled lightly.

A glint of determination shone in Lilith's eyes. "While my parents' generation was revered as equals to gods, as Lord of the Underworld, you must know there's still a considerable gap between them and true gods. Even our ancestor, Lilith the Witch, was merely a demigoddess, wife to the demon god Satan."

This time, Yang Chen's expression softened slightly as he narrowed his eyes. "Miss Lilith, it seems you possess some knowledge about gods."

With a hint of pride, Lilith replied, "I inherit my mother's bloodline. She descends from the pure 'Witch of the Night,' and our ancestor Lilith the Witch was the wife of the demon god Satan."

Yang Chen tapped his finger joints against the armrest, remarking, "No wonder. In that case, you certainly have reasons to delve into those matters."

"Yes, hence last night, when Elder Mobius mysteriously disappeared, while others remained oblivious to what exactly happened, I have reviewed scrolls passed down through many lineages, containing records about the gods. Coupled with your appearance and your furious reaction, I can deduce a few things," Lilith's tone turned serious this time, devoid of her usual playfulness.

Yang Chen replied calmly, "Your deductions are mostly correct, but I too am perplexed as to why such an event occurred. It certainly wasn't someone I know."

"I understand. That's why I'm here today, hoping to discuss another matter with Lord of the Underworld," Lilith smiled subtly.

Yang Chen gestured for her to continue.

"Lord of the Underworld, from what I know, your return to Yensha is for personal reasons. However, it's evident that you would appreciate someone disturbing your peaceful life. But situations like last night indicate Yensha isn't as calm, especially when you're here. The umbrella of protection provided by the Yen-Huang Iron Expedition becomes crucial, at least ensuring you have no worries," Lilith said. "However, due to the intervention of the Holy See, the Yen-Huang Iron Expedition seems to have aligned against us."

"What exactly are you implying?" Yang Chen interjected. "Our Kamalira clan has always adhered to the Treaty of Seclusion, but those from the Holy See seem to misunderstand our tolerance. Therefore, following discussions and official rulings from our Kamalira Elder Council, I have been chosen to represent us, seeking an alliance with Lord of the Underworld. This is to prevent any conflicts of interest in the eastern lands, where the Yen-Huang Iron Expedition unabashedly leans towards the Holy See," Lilith concluded, her gaze filled with anticipation as she looked at Yang Chen.

Yang Chen fell silent for a while before responding, "I don't object to this matter, but I prefer not to get too involved with your Kamalira clan, considering I live in this country."

"That will suffice. We merely need a deterrent," Lilith exclaimed with delight.

Glancing at the time, Yang Chen added, "Is there anything else? I have a family dinner to attend."

Lilith hesitated briefly before asking, "Lord of the Underworld, there's one more question. It may relate to the safety of our vampire clan, so I would like to confirm it with you."

"You're wondering whether Elder Mobius's mysterious disappearance last night was due to the vampires themselves or because of the Holy Grail?" Yang Chen replied.

"Exactly, and also, can the Holy Grail truly grant immortality?" Lilith asked, voicing her deepest curiosity.