Chapter 405
At these words, the a*sistant froze, “Teacher Ying, what did you say?”
Even Hervé, who had never paid much attention to areas outside of science, raised his head in surprise: “The Laurent family?”
The Laurent family is unknown to everyone in the world.
It is well known that the only family that can be called the number one family in the world is the Laurent family.
The world’s economy was regulated by the Laurent family.
Even the ancient martial arts world was afraid of the Laurent family.
It is not because the combined force of the Laurent family really surpa*ses those ancient martial arts families with 200 to 300 year old ancestors, but because behind the Laurent family stands a man.
The Divine Reckoner.
Anyone who knows the real secrets of this world and hangs out in the hidden section of the nok forum knows that the Laurent family has been able to stand in Fei Leng Cui without the help of the Divine Reckoner.
Even if the Abracadabra hadn’t been around for years, even if the Laurent family had been in decline for over 200 years.
But no power would want to offend the Laurent family unless they had to.
If they messed with the Laurent family, they could still run.
If you mess with the Divine Reckoner, things are going to get bigger.
Whether in O or China, the Divine Reckoner is recognised as the number one diviner.
If it weren’t for the fact that diviners are now so rare that there are not even twenty truly powerful diviners in the world combined, then there would be no objection to the position of the number one diviner in all hunter professions.
If you can tell fortunes and change them, you are already fighting with heaven.
Neither the poisoner nor the hypnotist is far behind.
It was just that the Divine Reckoner and the fact that Cesar Laurent was actually still alive and well were things that Helvin and the others were not aware of.
The latter was not clear even to some of the bigwigs in the nok forum.
After all, Cesar Laurent had basically never come out of the Laurent castle after he had awakened and had been in command behind the scenes.
All Helvin and his a*sistants knew was that the Laurent family was strong, so strong that it was steadily overpowering the four major plutocrats of the O Continent.
“If the Laurent family can invest, of course they can.” The a*sistant shook his head, “But how would that be possible? The Laurent family is now focused on banking and doesn’t pay much attention to other areas anymore.”
It was in the history books.
The reason why Cesar Laurent, the strongest leader of the Laurent family, would be a*sa*sinated several times was also because the Laurent family financed so many famous people in other fields.
The music world, scientific research, oil painting …… are countless.
It has caused jealousy among many forces.
But this account is also inconclusive, and no one knows whether it is true or not.
But since the Laurent family has regained control of Filippo, is has not funded any more research projects.
“It’s fine if it’s enough.” Ying Ziyi nodded slightly, “Professor, don’t worry, the lab can stay open and won’t collapse.”
The experimental project, the cosmic carrier, was something she was definitely going to be involved in.
She nodded her head in greeting and left first.
In the office, Hervin and his a*sistant were wide-eyed for the first time.
The atmosphere was bewilderingly silent.
“Teach, Professor.” It was only after a long time that the a*sistant drifted back to his senses and gulped, “Ying… does Mr. Ying still know the Laurent family? What kind of person have you discovered in China?”
Even the Venus Group could not directly persuade the Laurent family to invest in the project, the most they could do was to cooperate.
What kind of person would it be to ask them lightly if the Laurent family is enough?
It seems that if they say it’s not enough, Ying Ziyi can raise the stakes again.
Helvin was also confused: “I’m not sure.”
He was interested in nurturing talent and didn’t want the gold to be buried.
When he signed Ying Zidian into the lab, he hadn’t paid much attention to her family background.
It didn’t seem to matter to Helvin.
The a*sistant scratched his head, “Professor, if that’s true, that’s really ……”
He didn’t even dare think about it down the road.
With the Laurent family around, what would the Partridge family dare to jump?
Not to mention the Partridge family, the four major plutocrats combined wouldn’t dare.
What’s more, if the Laurent family invested in Helvin’s lab, Helvin’s safety would be an extremely high guarantee.
The Big Three are acknowledged to be untouchable globally, and the Laurent family is also very protective.
“The usual.” Helvin shook his head, still optimistic, “Sometimes the more you want something the less you get it.”
He put his gla*ses back on and got up, “I’ll go to the operations room and get the latter days lined up, move everything back.”
The a*sistant nodded, “Understood, Professor.”
The latter days were the isc international finals and Helvin made up his mind to be there to see them.
Security personnel, too, must be adequately matched.
**
After leaving the lab, Ying returned to her dorm room.
She sat down at her desk, turned on her computer, logged on to the nok forum and entered the hidden section.
Then, she typed the id “only love money” into the add friends section.
Ying Zidian’s finger paused for two seconds, but she clicked enter.
The id avatar was the back of a young man, none other than Cesar Laurent.
She was silent for a moment and typed a message.
[Divine Reckoner]: In my own words, knock me when you see it.
Ying Ziji also knew that the servant responsible for looking after Cesar Laurent would never betray him, so she was at ease.
Moreover, they all knew about the relationship between the Divine Reckoner and the Laurent family.
Just after a minute’s time, Only Love Money’s avatar lit up.
[Only Love Money]: Boss????
[Only Love Money]: Boss!!!
Ying Ziji averted his eyes and replied.
[Divine Reckoner]: It’s me.
After these two words pa*sed, there was a long silence over there.
Ying Zidian looked at the “The other party is typing” at the top of the dialog box, which kept flashing.
[Divine Reckoner]: Still there?
[Only Love Money]: I just woke up, I need to calm down a bit.
[Only Love Money]: I still want to cry.
[Only Love Money]: Boss, don’t laugh at me.
Ying Ziji’s hand stopped and her expression became slightly more complicated.
She was reluctant to meet Cesar Laurent, also because she was not fully capable.
Nowadays, science and technology were so advanced that no one knew whether the previous a*sa*sination would happen after the meeting.
So she could only send medicine to the side of Laurent’s castle to condition his body.
After all, the aftermath of Cesar Laurent’s reawakening was so severe that one mistake could cause his heart to collapse.
[Only Love Money]: Well, boss, you say, what is it?
[Only Love Money]: Xizhe is on standby.
Ying Ziji looked puzzled, she remembered those four words.
The first time she had met Cesar Laurent, he was still only fifteen years old.
At that time, his position in the Laurent family, let alone being the heir, was just that of an insignificant and ordinary member.
The young boy looked at her with his dark blue eyes, his voice still slightly childish but earnest, and said those four words, “Cesar stand by.”
In the blink of an eye, hundreds of years had pa*sed.
[Divine Reckoner]: Ever heard of a cosmic aircraft carrier?
[Only Love Money]: Fly out of the solar system and go to another galaxy? It seems that there is a laboratory on the O Continent that has set up this project.
[Divine Reckoner]: The universe is vast. It’s even further than that.
Only Love Money]: Boss, you’ve disappeared for so many years, you didn’t just go to another universe, did you?
Ying Zidian raised his eyebrows slightly.
I have to admit, this kid is sometimes very clever.
[The Divine Reckoner]: The Patch family has withdrawn their investment, and the lab needs the investment of another big O-continent family.
There were some things she always wanted to try, even if they didn’t work out in the end.
At least there was hope.
[Only loves money]: The Partridge family? They want to die?
I don’t have anything else, and I’m not as bold as Norton, but I just have a lot of money, so it’s just an easy investment.
The god calculator]: Good, this month’s medicine has arrived, you remember to have someone go get it.
There was a pause of ten seconds or so, and another sentence was sent over.
[Only love money]: Boss, there is one more thing.
[Divine Reckoner]: ?
[Only Love Money]: Don’t say anything about me crying, I haven’t found the lady yet, it’s tarnishing my image.
[Only Love Money]: If that guy Norton knew about it, he would laugh at me too.
[Divine Reckoner]: ……
This kid, middle-aged and sick again.
It’s a disease that she probably can’t cure.
**
This time of year.
Filippo.
The heart of Laurent Castle.
A warm breeze and the sound of birds.
The sunlight pokes through the leaves and falls on the ground in broken shadows.
Everything seems quiet and peaceful.
On the white bed, the young man with blond hair rolls over and leaves the tablet in his hand.
His handsome features were still pale, almost bloodless.
“Go, transfer 100 billion from the bank.” Cesar spoke, instructing the servant at his side, “Set up a research fund project and invest in this experiment first.”
He knew that his boss was interested in many things.
He was also genuinely impressed that she was able to learn so much.
Not so with him, he only loved money.
Jobe was surprised, “Master, you’re talking about scientific research?”
Cesar was quite fun-loving, preferring to be more flamboyant.
Unlike the other leaders of the Laurent family, he funded very few scientists.
“Yes, it’s scientific research.” Sizer blandly, “Also, I want you to make it known to the whole o-continent, the Partridge family’s side, they must know.”
The Laurent family and the Partridge family could be said to be deadly enemies, and it was only after entering the twenty-first century that they gradually reconciled.
After Cesar reawakened and wanted more peace, he didn’t have too much to do with the Partridge family.
After all, the members of the Partridge family who a*sa*sinated him at the time are long buried in the ground.
It was also because they had been struck by the Laurent family for too long. The Patsy family nowadays have all long since switched sides and are not involved in the banking industry.
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“Good.” Jobe was not much surprised as he bowed, “This will be done, please don’t worry master.”
Cesar leaned lazily on the bed, but his eyes were as stern as a sword, “I won’t need to say much about the family, let some of the restless members settle down.”
Just because he didn’t go out, didn’t mean that the Laurent family could see a change.
Jobe nodded again and after saluting, left the room.
Cesar scratched his golden hair.
Probably the only thing he resembled Norton was that he was too high-strung.
But Norton was even crazier than he was, or he wouldn’t have just named a university after himself and had to open it as the world’s number one.
It was too humiliating, he couldn’t do it.
Cesar tsked, “Forgot one thing.”
He should have asked his boss, to help him count his peaches.
***
o Continent, University City.
After settling the matter of the lab investment, Ying Ziji went downstairs.
The draw for the international final was tomorrow and the players were inevitably very nervous.
If they are drawn for the team competition, at least they can work together and make up for each other’s shortcomings.
If they are drawn for the individual competition, if they are in a hurry and can’t answer anything, it will be a public execution if it is broadcast live worldwide.
Even the top 10 players in the Ilan Public School and online tournament rankings are no exception.
Except for Irna, of course.
She, in turn, did not want to participate in the team competition.
Irna also put her word down that she didn’t want to let anyone hold her back.
Ying did not bother to pay attention to these things, it was Teng Yun Meng who told her about them.
The two of them sat in the living room on the ground floor.
Teng Yunmeng asked, “D**key, do you want to take part in the team competition or the individual competition?”
“It doesn’t matter.” Ying Zidian tore open the sugar packet and sprinkled it into the coffee, “It’s the same.”
“Then no?” Feng Yue came in from outside at this time, holding a gosho in his hand, and also interjected in pa*sing, “No matter if Ying Shen is in the team or individual competition, he will sweep the field.”
Hearing this, Teng Yun Meng was startled, “Feng Yue, don’t say such things yet, Irina has a lot of admirers, don’t cause trouble for Ziggy.”
Feng Yue scratched his head, “I’ll make a note of it.”
After saying that, he prepared to go upstairs.
Ying Zigui gazed at the Gosho in Feng Yue’s hand and suddenly spoke, “Feng Yue.”
“Ahhhhh?” Feng Yue immediately stopped and looked serious. “Ying Shen, if there’s anything you want to do, just give me a direct order, I’ll go through fire and soup.”
If Ying Zigui hadn’t made those people from Yilan Engineering lose face at the entrance of the research base a few days ago, they might have been mocked and oppressed for a lot longer.
Ying Ziji pointed at the goshou and nodded, “This in your hand, lend it to me.”
“This?” Feng Yue froze and lifted the imperial guard, “This is the imperial guard, I bought it in the commercial street just now, there are many people buying it again.”
He was attentive, “Do you want it, Ying Shen, I’ll get it for you now if you want it.”
“I know.” Ying Zigui took it, “No, I’m just looking.”
Of course she had heard of gosho.
At first, the concept of goshou originated from the Tang Dynasty, meaning amulet, and then spread to other countries.
But like the tarot cards, most of the shoushou sold on the market were useless.
It cannot be said that they are fake, but they really have no protective effect and are bought for the comfort of the soul.
It is not as good as some good jade.
After a thousand years of change, there are now many different kinds of jades, from those seeking career to those seeking wealth.
The one Feng Yue bought was a love prayer jade.
Ying Zigui squeezed this gosho and her eyes deepened.
Sure enough, she had smelt it correctly, and it emitted a very faint fragrance.
This fragrance came from a poisonous herb, the Hiling gra*s.
The Hiling Gra*s could not be said to be rare, and as long as there were seeds, a large area could be planted, so the toxicity was not too strong.
The seeds of the Hilling Gra*s, however, do not circulate on the market and cannot be bought without a channel.
Most importantly, the only people who can know how to use the Hilling Gra*s are poisoners.
The fragrance on this gosho is not heavy, but long-lasting.
At first, the fragrance would not have any effect.
If Feng Yue wears it for ten days, his eyesight will be impaired.
Any longer and other organs would also show varying degrees of damage.
The fragrance of Hiling gra*s smells no different from the fragrance of cinnamon to ordinary people.
As a poisoner herself, Ying Ziji’s sense of smell is naturally very sensitive.
Anyone with a poor sense of smell would not be able to enter the poisoner’s profession.
After a long time, she looked up, “Where is this shop you mentioned that sells gosho in Commercial Street?”
“Just to the east, at the market.” Feng Yue said, “There are a lot of people buying them, and I still grabbed this one, because I’m graduating soon. I wanted to let this gosho bless me with a chance to get out of college.”
“I’ll exchange it with you.” Ying Zigui paused and fished out a small scented capsule from his own pocket, “This is for you, you give this to me.”
Feng Yue took the small scented capsule from the table, “Ying Shen, where did you buy it?”
Ying Ziji didn’t look up, “I made it, it’s a bit rough, it’ll do.”
She didn’t know how to embroider, so she bought the scented bag wholesale from Taobao.
Naturally, this scented bag has no protective effect, it only contains some medicinal herbs that she put inside.
It prolongs life and strengthens the body.
“What? Ying Shen, did you make this?” Feng Yue was simply flattered, “Well, well, thank you, Ying Shen, thank you, papa.”
He went upstairs happily with the incense bag.
No amulet is as good as the one given by the Ying God.
After greeting Teng Yun Meng, Ying Ziji left the apartment building.
She went outside and, without moving, crushed this imperial guard with her inner strength and threw it into the rubbish bin.
After wiping her hands, Ying took out her mobile phone and sent a message to Fu Yunshen.
[The poisonous pharmacist has come in and is over at the market.
Fu Yunshen replied quickly.
[Yunshan has gone to the bazaar to check it out.
Ying Zidian slightly wrinkled her brow.
She hadn’t seen any more bounties on the nok forum in the university city.
What on earth was there that was worth so many hunters running here and trying to indirectly harm people?
[I’ll come to you, I’m a little more familiar with this area.]
Seeing these words, at the entrance of the bazaar, Fu Yunshen’s lips curved up and lazily returned.
[Waiting for it, future girlfriend.
After sending it, Fu Yunshen turned his head: “Xuesheng, what did you find?”
Yu Xuesheng opened her eyes, “There’s a hypnotist, but it’s very weak.”
“Hmm.” Fu Yun Shen looked faint, “Four o’clock, eight o’clock, eleven o’clock direction, and three sharpshooters, I don’t know if they are on the list.”
“Very strange.” Yu Xue Sheng’s voice was slow, “According to reason, with so many hunters gathering in groups, there can’t be no movement on the nok forum.”
But it just wasn’t.
“It could also be other forces.” Fu Yunshen’s peach blossom eyes slightly converged, “nok is only a forum anyhow, hunters are not under the control of the forum.”
He darkened his phone, “No matter what their purpose is, arrest them first.”
Before Ying Ziji returned to China, he absolutely could not allow the university city to have the slightest hidden danger.
**
Evening.
Feng Yue and Teng Yun Meng were eating together in the canteen.
Feng Yue glanced at the time and casually asked, “Ying Shen hasn’t come back yet?”
“Ziji should have gone for a stroll.” Teng Yunmeng ate her rice, “She’ll definitely be back before the lock-up.”
For the protection of the players, eleven o’clock was the door lock.
“I’ll just wait for Ying Shen to kill it all.” Feng Yue was excited, “What Irina, what Amanda, none of them are Ying Shen’s match.”
“It’s better not to talk about it.” Teng Yun Meng shook her head, “Those players will find you in trouble when they hear about it.”
“I just can’t see them talking about us.” Feng Yue muttered, “If they can say it, we can’t? You didn’t hear them, but they’re still calling Ying Shen behind her back for only relying on her family and not being half as good as Irina.”
This is ridiculous.
Which clan, could give out so many A-rank accounts at will?
Feng Yue cleaned up his plate and hummed, “Typical to say grapes are sour when you can’t eat them.”
He went out of the canteen and prepared to go over to the bazaar to have a look around.
He had been so preoccupied with robbing the Imperial Guard this afternoon that he hadn’t bought a few pieces of chocolate.
But before Feng Yue could reach the bazaar, he was grabbed by a large hand by the lapel of his coat when he pa*sed the entrance of an alleyway, and was then dragged inside.
The action was very rough.
Feng Yue’s expression changed dramatically: “Who?!”
He turned his head sharply, and by the faint light, saw a strong, brown-haired youth.
The youth also had a tattoo on his right arm and was well muscled.
“Ilna is just the strongest, no one can beat her.” The youth didn’t let go of him, instead he pinned him to the wall, his eyes cold and cruel, “Don’t let me hear you say anything about how Ying Shen, the number one in the overall ranking, can compare to Irna? Understand?”
Feng Yue was a typical god of learning and also played basketball, but his physique was nothing compared to that of the youths who were always strong and fit.
But he knew that this was Ilna’s admirer.
There was a group of students at Elan Public School who practically worshipped Irna as a god and were crazy about it.
“And you’re glaring at me?” The youth raised his hand and without much hesitation, he punched Feng Yue directly in the face, “I’m not a contestant and I’m not afraid of being punished, I just won’t allow others to say Ilna is half bad.”
With this punch, the corner of Feng Yue’s mouth was cracked and his head was a little dizzy.
“What kind of scented bag is a big man wearing?” It was also at this point that the youth noticed the small scented bag on him and he snorted, “What a fault.”
He reached out, yanked the incense bag off Feng Yue’s body and threw it on the ground.
Then his foot stepped on it and slowly crushed it.