This Is Really Not Mechanical Ascension Chapter 898

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“Dad, dad!” Seth clearly used to it, rushed forward and suddenly hugged the burly arm from the side, “Listen to me, listen to me, they’re all powerful figures!”

“What powerful figures?” The other person did not listen at all, casually tossed Seth onto the wall, overturning the nearby shelf, and spilling debris all over the ground.

“Really powerful figures, he… he is a student of Azure Dragon, and this one… is an even more incredible figure!” Clyde shouted anxiously.

These are all figures that could mean life or death; even if they destroyed the entire Star Gate Node, it likely wouldn’t cause them any trouble.

“A student of Azure Dragon?” Dad was bewildered, then skeptically sized up Li Ming.

And after looking at Florian, his breathing became increasingly rapid, his face turning redder.

Clyde sighed in relief, just about to boast smugly, when he suddenly found his vision going dark, as a giant palm slapped down on his face.

Smack–his sight went dark, nearly knocking him out.

Dad gritted his teeth, his expression extremely unpleasant: “Even concocting such lies, I see you’re getting bolder by the day. Instead of dying on the outside one day, you might as well let me deal with you now!”

After a smack, a few of Clyde’s teeth were knocked loose, his cheek rapidly swelling, speech slurred, face dazed.

Only then did Dad turn to Li Ming and the others, speaking in a deep voice: “Gentlemen, for however much my useless son received from you, I will refund you all. If you’re here for a meal, please queue outside.”

This dad is quite principled, Li Ming smiled slightly.

A moment later, they sat in one of only two private rooms available.

Seth stood to the side, icing his face with an ice bag, still muttering: “Seeing is believing.”

Before long, Dad came in, holding a large plate, which had the most famous grilled Star Stream Black Snake, its surface pitch-black, not too appealing in appearance.

It was clear he attempted to muster a smile but ultimately gave up, placing the food before the people at the table, he grumbled: “Sorry to disturb you.”

Florian’s withered hand reached into his pocket, pulling out a gold coin and placing it on the table: “A recommendation gold coin from the Black Prison Academy. With this, any entry requirements can be ignored.”

“This child is not too old, there’s still hope for him.”

Dad’s eyes lit up, grabbing it cautiously and tucking it inside his pocket.

Seth’s throat bobbed, his face rigid, as Black Prison Academy was the most rigorous and famed academy in nearby civilizations, with every graduate being snatched up by various legions.

Rumor has it that at night, the academy is filled with endless wailing—all because of the students’ sorrows.

Once the two left the room, Li Ming peeled off the charred grilled meat, the flesh tender and rosy, its intense taste spreading over his taste buds, he couldn’t help but praise: “Indeed a superb flavor, no wonder there’s always such a long queue here.”

“Lord Florian, and this gentleman…” he looked at Clyde, as until now, Florian had not told him Clyde’s name.

“My name is Clyde.” Clyde stood up promptly, politely extending his hand.

Li Ming also stood up, and the two shook hands.

“Lord Li Ming, can I…?” Clyde hesitated, holding an intelligent terminal.

“Oh, you want a photo together?” Li Ming glanced at the other’s device: “No problem.”

The two moved aside, Clyde appearing very excited, “I have a friend, she greatly admires Your Lordship, and if she sees this photo, she’ll be thrilled.”

Li Ming gave him a glance, hand itching, feeling like drawing blood, but mindful of Florian, he refrained.

After fiddling a bit, Florian finally spoke: “Li Ming, could you please request Lord Azure Dragon for a meeting.”

Li Ming feigned realization: “Alright, I’ll notify the teacher now.”

Pretending to close his eyes, in the next moment, Tank Guard adhered, identity switched, and Azure Dragon came online.

Subsequently, Florian’s branch-like fingers tapped gently on the table, invisible ripples expanding slowly, enveloping the three.

Clyde was slightly apprehensive, sitting aside, while Florian began the conversation, “I didn’t expect it to be such a coincidence, Lord Azure Dragon passing by here too.”

As Florian finished, Li Ming immediately said: “No need to suspect, it’s merely because the Star Gate Node exploded, I had to transfer here.”

“You’re also heading to the Red River Star Stream? Is it because of the Mechanic Association?” Florian realized.

“Also? Could it be that you too want to get involved?”

Li Ming keenly picked up on the tone, couldn’t help but question back.

Florian displayed hesitation, mulling over it; he initially wanted to follow Azure Dragon’s words.

But upon thinking about the potential future collaboration between the two, not being frank now might invite endless troubles.

Thus, he carefully chose his words: “My destination, and Lord Azure Dragon’s goal, should not align.”

“Oh?” Li Ming’s eyes flickered slightly, through the Tank Guard, his gaze fell on Clyde, pondering inwardly, wondering if there is any connection.

Feigning innocence he asked: “The Life Form that ambushed today, I seem to have never seen in the interstellar space, not even the race seems to match, and their methods are quite peculiar, the castle seemingly connected to itself, do you know where they come from?”

Florian shook his head: “I am not very clear about their purpose either.”

Truly unknown, or just unwilling to say?

Li Ming felt a stirring, but did not pursue the matter further, pointing out the main topic directly, “The information you mentioned earlier, it should be Blood of the World.”