Reborn As Super Heiress

”Young Master, just ahead is Luofu Mountain, but it’s already under martial law. This time Guang Province has spared no effort, deploying an elite troop to block the mountain paths. All routes into the mountain have been set up with checkpoints.”

Under the night sky, a group of three people arrived stealthily at the foot of Luofu Mountain, one of them respectfully said to a man standing to one side.

If Huo Sining were standing here at this moment, she would realize that this man was none other than Fujiwara Seiho, the one she was contemplating dealing with.

Fujiwara Seiho raised his head and looked silently at the dark and gloomy scenic area.

The remaining person couldn’t help but speak: ”Mr. Fujiwara, you have no other choice now, there’s no reason to hesitate.”

”That Medicine King Cauldron has already explained a lot. The thing we’re looking for is definitely inside this tomb!”

”If you don’t get that item, trying to save your mother is wishful thinking, I believe you understand this better than anyone.”

”Even your ARC Institute has been destroyed now, you have no way out!”

Upon hearing these words, Fujiwara Seiho abruptly turned his head, staring coldly at the speaker.

The person didn’t flinch nor dodge, allowing Fujiwara Seiho to scrutinize him, instead he raised an eyebrow and smiled: ”Well, am I wrong?”

Fujiwara Seiho pressed his lips, his eyes darkening, his voice icy:

”Manager Lu, I hope you understand one thing, we’re merely collaborators, you have no right to dictate what I do. Hope you don’t overstep the bounds, otherwise, I have plenty of ways to deal with you!”

The words were blunt and impolite, but Lu Huairu seemed not to hear them, shaking his head cheerfully and speaking indifferently:

”Of course, I never intended to meddle in your affairs, Mr. Fujiwara. Our goals are the same, which is to obtain the true elixir of immortality. Otherwise, what’s the point of all our efforts? Our mutual assistance is a win-win, right?”

Fujiwara Seiho turned back, sneered coldly, and said flatly: ”I hope you truly believe that; otherwise, I wouldn’t mind using a little extreme measure. Manager Lu, you should know my character, and know that I’m not just saying this.”

A flicker of barely perceptible darkness crossed Lu Huairu’s eyes, but he still smiled brightly, showing no trace of other emotions.

Fujiwara Seiho didn’t care whether Lu Huairu was truly sincere as he appeared; as long as they got along on the surface, they could part ways after the cooperation, without having any future interactions.

Just hoping that before the cooperation ends, this man wouldn’t pull any tricks that couldn’t be undone; otherwise, he could turn a blind eye to everything else.

After saying this, Fujiwara Seiho no longer paid attention to Lu Huairu, continuing to turn and speak to the subservient man beside him:

”This, I am well aware of, you needn’t stress, but I believe you should have a way to get us inside!”

The subservient man glanced at Fujiwara Seiho, nodded, and said: ”Please wait here, someone will come down to assist us shortly.”

Fujiwara Seiho furrowed his brow upon hearing this, if only Gao Yuyuan were here, it wouldn’t be so troublesome; that man had extensive connections in Huaxia Country and numerous methods, if it were him, this minor issue would be solved easily, without having to wait like this.

However, thinking of Gao Yuyuan, Fujiwara Seiho’s face turned sour.

Upon the return of Okinawa 0288 to port, Fujiwara Seiho immediately received the news and rushed to the hospital to see Gao Yuyuan for the last time.

But at that moment, including Gao Yuyuan, all the crewmen were either fainting or insane and paralyzed, none could speak normally, and Gao Yuyuan with his assistant were in dire condition.

Fujiwara Seiho wanted to know who did this, but Gao Yuyuan in his state couldn’t provide any useful information whatsoever.

Originally, he hadn’t planned to rush inquiries; he thought he could wait until Gao Yuyuan woke up to ask, but unexpectedly, within one night, Gao Yuyuan and that assistant, the only two without symptoms of madness or paralysis, died in such a bizarre and horrific manner, right on the hospital bed!

Now, concerning the truth of Okinawa 0288’s incident, there’s only one breakthrough left, and that is the Oil Rat, who had agreed to a deal at sea with Gao Yuyuan!

Since Okinawa 0288’s incident, rumors of a ghost curse spread wildly, but Fujiwara Seiho knew full well this was not any curse, but man-made!

But this matter couldn’t be spoken of openly; reporting to the Police Department might lead them back to him, wrapping him tighter in their net, which is something Fujiwara Seiho of course wouldn’t do, setting his own trap.

But this grudge, Fujiwara Seiho couldn’t swallow it.

Let alone Gao Yuyuan, who had earned his trust over the years, even losing a couple of insignificant Iga-ryu subordinates would be a loss; being slapped in the face like this, Fujiwara Seiho could not simply let it go.

To know, these years he had put quite some thought into cultivating confidants.

Gao Yuyuan was one of them, the one he trusted the most besides Hattori Keiko, having the highest status by his side. Cultivating such a perfect spy had cost him considerable financial resources and time.

Over twenty to thirty years of cultivation, now Gao Yuyuan’s network in Hua Country was extensive, and he walked with the identity of Huaxia people without suspicion.

But because of a single high seas trade, this crucial person was lost, which was like carving a piece of flesh from Fujiwara Seiho’s heart, how could he not be furious?

Therefore, Fujiwara Seiho’s pursuit here is partly to investigate the whereabouts of the Medicine King Cauldron in the tomb, and none the less to bring back the Oil Rat for interrogation, to identify the mastermind behind Gao Yuyuan’s death.

Without Gao Yuyuan, Fujiwara Seiho’s operations aren’t as smooth either, so the person he found here was someone he’d planted in the Luofu Mountain Scenic Area, but only as menial labor. His authority was far too inadequate, managing logistics only, unable to touch the core matters.

Hence, even if they made it to the Luofu Mountain Scenic Area, this person couldn’t take Fujiwara Seiho up the mountain, they had to devise another plan, fortunately, among those responsible for the Luofu Mountain archaeological work, there were their people, so they didn’t worry about really being unable to ascend.