Chapter 740

December 1, 2015, Tuesday.

Yanjingcheng was shrouded in morning mist.

But as noon approached, after the Tàiyáng came out, the sky became clear and cloudless.

The Tàiyáng shone on the body, warm and cozy.

「Lin Shiyi, look at that beautiful woman—what does she look like? 」

Lin Chang'e pulled Lin Shiyi, pointing at a young woman ahead wearing a down jacket, with tight pants on her legs, her long hair loose, and asked.

Lin Shiyi glanced, "So-so! All the aunts are prettier than her."

Lin Chang'e giggled, "So you also have an eye for beauty!"

Lin Shiyi chuckled, "You think in my eyes all women are the same?"

「Really now! 」

Lin Chang'e nodded.

Lin Baobao pointed ahead and said, "We're almost there!"

The three little rascals are currently in Xishan, Yanjing.

More than a year ago, a Panda Base was built here.

It houses several giant pandas.

The money for building the base was still put up by Lin Feng!

The benefit is that they own a large estate here.

After it was built, Han Xiang often stayed here with Song Jiaren.

Lin Feng has hardly ever come here.

After Song Jiaren was kidnapped by traffickers, the giant panda Rice Ball that saved her life was placed here.

After winter arrived, Rice Ball didn't like to move.

Song Jiaren also rarely came over.

What Song Jiaren most wanted to do was bring Rice Ball back home.

Behind the three of them followed two big black dogs.

Lin Chang'e's plan was to let the two big black dogs sneak into the Panda Base, steal one of Rice Ball's cubs, and bring it back.

That's right, Rice Ball is a female giant panda.

After reaching adulthood, Rice Ball gave birth to two panda cubs.

The two panda cubs are now about the size of a small puppy, fluffy and very cute.

「We'll first move into that house, then let Da Hei and Er Hei go in to steal the panda, and once it's done we'll leave immediately... 」

Lin Chang'e emphasized her plan again.

Lin Shiyi rolled his eyes helplessly.

How childish Lin Chang'e is!

Lin Baobao also joined in the mischief.

But the starting point is still good.

Recently Song Jiaren has been under heavy study pressure and in a bad mood, so Lin Chang'e is doing this to make her happy.

Then the two of them let go of past grievances and become close as before.

Previously, Lin Chang'e and Song Jiaren had a very good relationship.

「Lin Shiyi, what do you think of this plan? 」

Lin Chang'e asked.

Lin Shiyi chuckled and gave no opinion.

Actually he knew Lin Chang'e wanted to hear pleasant words.

For example, "It's simply perfect!"

"Lin Chang'e, you're too clever!"

"Wait a moment."

Then Lin Chang'e will be very happy.

But saying that would be hard for Lin Shiyi.

Lin Chang'e snorted, turned her head, and ignored Lin Shiyi.

Lin Shiyi originally didn't want to come.

But for some reason, he got involved again.

Upon reflection, it might be because he heard his mother say something.

Boys should uphold righteousness!

In this regard, Lin Shiyi is still very much like Lin Feng.

At worst, we'll all be unlucky together!

And we won't die!

At the same moment.

「Those three kids are Lin Feng's three children. The eldest is named Lin Chang'e, the boy wearing overalls is named Lin Shiyi, and the girl wearing a princess dress is named Lin Baobao. 」

「Yoohoo! We've finally waited for the chance to strike! 」

「Qian Shan Jun, as long as we capture these three kids, we'll achieve great merit! 」

「Same same, Mr. Wang, you will also receive a generous reward. 」

「Hi! 」

In the nearby woods, two people were holding binoculars, watching Lin Shi'yi, Lin Chang'e, and Lin Baobao.

Translation: In the woods not far away, two people were holding a telescope, watching Lin Shiyi, Lin Chang'e, and Lin Baobao.

We need to use Telescope (glossary). Use Lin Shiyi, Lin Chang'e, Lin Baobao.

In fact, Japan had never stopped surveilling Lin Feng and anyone associated with him.

Translation: Actually, the surveillance of Lin Feng and those related to him has never stopped in Japan.

Only after being caught by Lin Feng a few times did the surveillance distance become farther.

Translation: But after Lin Feng caught them a few times, the surveillance distance became farther.

After being caught by Lin Feng a few times, the surveillance distance grew farther.

Even Lin Feng would find it hard to notice.

Translation: Even Lin Feng finds it hard to notice.

Because the distance was too great, Japan never gained much information about Lin Feng.

Translation: Because the distance is too great, Japan has not gained much information about Lin Feng.

But even without any evidence, some people in Japan speculated that the appearance of the Heavy Hammer Squad under Bai Ying,

Translation: But even without any evidence, someone in Japan suspects that the appearance of Bai Ying's Heavy Hammer Squad,

had a significant connection to Lin Feng.

Translation: is closely related to Lin Feng.

If there is an opportunity, we must find out for sure!

Translation: If given the chance, we must find out for sure!

In Mi Guo, something happened a few days ago; now, in the Enhancer industry, Japan believes it is currently the strongest.

Translation: Something happened in Mi Guo a few days ago; now, in the Enhancer industry, Japan believes it is currently the strongest.

We need to use Mi Guo (glossary), Enhancer (glossary). Japan as Japan.

We must take advantage of the fact that the people of Mi Guo have not yet recovered to gain more power.

Translation: We must take advantage of the fact that Americans have not yet recovered to gain more power.

Use "American" (glossary).

And Lin Feng could be the key.

Translation: And Lin Feng could be the key.

Now looking at Lin Shi'yi, Lin Chang'e, and Lin Baobao's two people.

Translation: Now, the two people watching Lin Shiyi, Lin Chang'e, and Lin Baobao,

One is Asayama Kōta, Japan's top Enhancer.

Translation: one is Japan's top Enhancer, Asayama Kōta.

We need to decide on the name rendering. Let's use "Asayama Kōta". Use macron for long vowels? Usually we can write "Asayama Kouta" without macron. But to be safe, we can write "Asayama Kōta". The rule didn't specify about diacritics; we can include them. However, to avoid issues, we can write "Asayama Kouta". Many translations omit macron. I'll use "Asayama Kouta". But we need to be consistent. Let's choose "Asayama Kouta". It's a romanization of Japanese name without diacritics.

One is a local merchant from Yanjingcheng named Wang Xing.

Translation: one is a local small merchant from Yanjing named Wang Xing.

Use Yanjing (glossary). Wang Xing.

"Asayama-kun, should we directly move to capture these three little guys?"

Translation: "Asayama-kun, should we directly move in and capture these three little guys?"

We need to keep honorific? "Asayama-kun" is "Asayama-kun". We'll translate as "Asayama-kun". Use same rendering.

Wang Xing looked eager to try.

Translation: Wang Xing looked eager to try.

Regarding the two black earth dogs behind Lin Shi'yi and them, Wang Xing and Asayama Kōta completely ignored them.

Translation: Wang Xing and Asayama Kouta completely ignored the two black earth dogs behind Lin Shiyi.

Wang Xing's goal is to become an Enhancer like Asayama Kōta.

Translation: Wang Xing's goal is to become an Enhancer like Asayama Kouta.

Possessing great power and a longer lifespan!

Translation: Possessing great power and a longer lifespan!

Asayama Kōta also promised that if they could find crucial evidence this time, he would definitely give Wang Xing this benefit.

Translation: Asayama Kouta also promised that this time, if we find the crucial evidence, he will definitely give Wang Xing this benefit.

"Just grab the three of them to threaten Lin Feng? No, no, no!"

Translation: "Just grab the three of them to threaten Lin Feng? No, no, no!"

Asayama Kōta shook his head and said: "That's too obvious; it would be like openly breaking with Lin Feng, deepening the hatred,"

Translation: Asayama Kouta shook his head and said: "That's too obvious; it would be like openly breaking with Lin Feng, deepening the hatred,

"After that, there would be no chance to ease tensions."

Translation: leaving no chance to ease things later."

Wang Xing secretly curled his lip, thinking that Japan's grudge against Lin Feng was now irreconcilable, right?

Translation: Wang Xing secretly curled his lip, thinking, Japan's grudge against Lin Feng is already irreconcilable, right?

But it's all bad luck for Japan.

Translation: But it's all bad luck for Japan.

If Japan were to let go of past grievances, with enough benefit, Lin Feng might just join them.

Translation: If Japan lets bygones be bygones, with enough profit, Lin Feng might just join us.

For example, becoming an Enhancer!

Translation: For example, becoming an Enhancer!

Wang Xing thought that becoming an Enhancer was a condition Lin Feng would surely find hard to refuse.

Translation: Wang Xing thought that the condition of becoming an Enhancer would be something Lin Feng could hardly refuse.

"What should we do?"

Translation: "What should we do then?"

Wang Xing asked curiously.

Translation: Wang Xing asked curiously.

Asayama Kōta laughed and said: "We'll use another method… I won't say it yet; let's observe first and then talk."

Translation: Asayama Kouta laughed and said: "We'll use another method… I won't say it yet; let's observe first and then talk!"

Wang Xing nodded.

Translation: Wang Xing nodded.

On the mountain path, Lin Shi'yi, Lin Chang'e, and Lin Baobao, accompanied by two big black dogs, quickly disappeared around the corner.

Translation: On the mountain path, Lin Shiyi, Lin Chang'e, and Lin Baobao, accompanied by two big black dogs, quickly disappeared around the corner.

Disguised as two tourists, Asayama Kōta and Wang Xing did not immediately follow.

Translation: The two, disguised as tourists, Asayama Kouta and Wang Xing, did not immediately follow.

Because ahead is the panda base, with only one road leading there.

Translation: Because ahead is the Panda Base, with only one road leading there.

Use Panda Base (glossary).

If we wait here for a while, those three little rascals will still show up.

Translation: If we wait here a while, the three little guys will still show up.

During the wait, Asayama Kōta and Wang Xing began to chat idly.

Translation: While waiting, Asayama Kouta and Wang Xing started chatting.

Wang Xing had already earned Asayama Kōta's full trust.

Translation: Wang Xing has already earned Asayama Kouta's full trust.

Because Wang Xing has half Japanese heritage.

Translation: Because Wang Xing has half Japanese blood.

Moreover, over the years, Wang Xing has done many things for Japan.

Translation: And over the years, Wang Xing has done many things for Japan.

If these deeds were made public, Wang Xing would deserve to die ten times over.

Translation: If these were made public, Wang Xing would deserve to die ten times over.

"Mr. Wang, do you know? The world has changed now. Two years ago, I still thought, just like you, that the world was this simple."

Translation: "Mr. Wang, do you know? The world has changed now. Two years ago, I still thought, just like you, that the world was this simple.

"But in reality, the world is extremely complex, so complex that it has overturned my understanding."

Translation: But actually, the world is very complex, so complex that it overturned my understanding.

"Especially after I became a powerful Enhancer, I know that the future belongs to us Enhancers!"

Translation: Especially after I became a powerful Enhancer, I know the future belongs to us Enhancers!"

Asayama Kōta said this while picking up a hard stone from the ground, placing it in his palm and squeezing it tightly.

Translation: Asayama Kouta said, picking up a hard stone from the ground, placing it in his palm and squeezing hard.

With a "crack," the stone shattered directly into fragments.

Translation: With a "crack," the stone turned directly into fragments.

With a "crack," the stone turned directly into fragments.

Wang Xing looked shocked.

Translation: Wang Xing looked shocked.

Asayama Kōta was simply incredibly strong.

Translation: Asayama Kouta is simply incredibly strong.

These hands were practically like two mechanical arms.

Translation: These hands are practically like two mechanical arms.

If he grabbed someone's neck…… just thinking about it feels terrifying.

Translation: If he grabbed someone's neck…… just thinking about it feels terrifying.

Seeing Wang Xing's shocked expression, Asayama Kōta brushed off the stone dust from his hands and laughed, saying: "Strength is merely one kind of our abilities."

Translation: Seeing Wang Xing's shocked expression, Asayama Kouta brushed off the stone dust from his hand and laughed, saying: "Strength is just one of our abilities.

Besides strength, our regenerative ability is also very strong.

Translation: Besides strength, our regenerative ability is also very strong.

An ordinary person's hand cut by a knife takes at least a week to heal.

Translation: An ordinary person's hand cut by a knife takes at least a week to heal.

But we only need a few hours, or even just a few minutes.

Translation: Whereas we need only a few hours, or even just a few minutes.

Moreover, we never get cancer or any other diseases; through DNA testing, our lifespan is found to be very long.

Translation: Moreover, we never get cancer, nor do we contract other illnesses. Through DNA testing, our lifespan has been found to be very long.

At least several times longer than an ordinary person's life.

Translation: At least several times longer than an ordinary person's."

Having said that, Asayama Kōta gave a hehe laugh, patted Wang Xing on the shoulder, and said: "Especially for us male Enhancers, in certain aspects of ability… you understand."

Translation: Saying this, Asayama Kouta gave a hehe laugh, patted Wang Xing on the shoulder, and said: "Especially for us male Enhancers, in certain aspects of ability… you understand."

"Hehe!"

Translation: "Hehe!"

Wang Xing smiled with anticipation.

Translation: Wang Xing smiled with anticipation.

Do a good job working for us; after the task succeeds, I can guarantee that you will definitely become someone like me.

Qian Shan Xing Tai promised Wang Xing again.

Wang Xing nodded vigorously.

Qian Shan Xing Tai pulled a cigar from his chest.

Wang Xing dutifully lit it for Qian Shan Xing Tai.

"Lord Qian Shan, I heard the Americans suffered a major loss; what happened?"

Wang Xing wore a curious expression.

Since meeting Qian Shan Xing Tai, Wang Xing's understanding of this world has also changed.

If it weren't for Qian Shan Xing Tai's reminder, Wang Xing, who first encountered Enhancers, would even have thought the Marvel movie characters made by the Americans were real.

Later he learned that Captain America, the Hulk, and the like—real Enhancers aren't that powerful.

Or rather, current Enhancement technology hasn't reached such Enhancement requirements.

But technology progresses; perhaps one day it will become reality.

Wang Xing is regarded by Qian Shan Xing Tai as a trusted confidant, one of their own, and the matter in America has already spread within the circle, no longer a secret.

Qian Shan Xing Tai smiled, "A few days ago, several American Enhancer experimental centers were destroyed.

Almost all the researchers, advanced Enhancement equipment, large quantities of Enhancement Agent, and over a hundred Enhancers... were all destroyed.

Do you know who did it?"

"Could it be the Heavy Hammer Squad?"

Wang Xing said with a surprised expression.

Qian Shan Xing Tai shook his head, "Bai Ying and the Heavy Hammer Squad under his command don't yet have that capability.

The incident on the American side was caused by internal problems.

A woman named Tifa Katherine, after the last training camp, returned alive to America.

Then the Americans discovered that the destructive device on Tifa Katherine had been removed, and Tifa Katherine had gone into covert concealment."

In their higher-ups' view, something must have happened to Tifa Katherine.

Their usual practice is that uncontrolled things first lead to destruction.

What they didn't expect was that after Tifa Katherine returned alive from the island, she became extremely powerful..."

After Qian Shan Xing Tai finished speaking, Wang Xing frowned and said, "Why does this seem odd to me!

Could it be the handiwork of the Heavy Hammer Squad? Lord Qian Shan, you know the people here are very good at scheming."

Qian Shan Xing Tai sighed, nodded, and said, "Indeed! We even suspect this matter is related to Lin Feng, but we have no evidence.

And the Americans are now busy cleaning up the mess!"

Wang Xing was first stunned, then said with astonishment, "Lin Feng is also connected to the Enhancers?"

Qian Shan Xing Tai nodded.

Wang Xing suddenly widened his eyes and said, "Then why don't we go after that woman surnamed Qi, but instead rush to Yanjing to focus on these three children?"

"Eh~"

Qian Shan Xing Tai was also surprised.

Wang Xing's suggestion gave Qian Shan Xing Tai a sudden epiphany.

Wang Xing continued, "That woman surnamed Qi is not a decorative vase beside Lin Feng; she appears to be a Forensic Doctor.

But the medical field is interconnected; if Lin Feng is linked to Enhancement Agent, this woman cannot escape!"

Qian Shan Xing Tai nodded, "Wang Xing, I will definitely report your proposal upward. However, for now we still need to find evidence linking Lin Feng to Enhancement Agent.

If possible, we still want to establish a friendly relationship with Lin Feng.

The greater power this person wields is not Enhancement Agent, but money.

Even Enhancers cannot match the power of money!"

"You two are talking quite happily!"

Suddenly, a voice full of childishness rang out.

Qian Shan Xing Tai and Wang Xing were first startled, then turned their heads in astonishment.

There stood Lin Shiyi, dressed in baggy pants, his hands in his pockets, frowning with cold eyes as he stared at them.

On the other side, Lin Chang'e crossed her arms, slightly lifted her head, and stared at them with a gaze as if looking at the dead.

On yet another side, Lin Baobao and two Da Hei dogs stared at them coldly like mountain brush holders.

Exposed!

That was the first thought that sprang to Qian Shan Xing Tai and Wang Xing's minds.

"How did you discover us?"

Qian Shan Xing Tai asked with a furrowed brow.

He had previously thought these three children were not ordinary; now finally there is an answer.

If these three children are Enhancers, then Lin Feng must also be an Enhancer!

There has never been a precedent of Enhancers producing enhanced children.

That indicates the emergence of the Heavy Hammer Squad must be related to Lin Feng!

As long as we capture these three children, we have evidence!

Striking a snake at its seventh inch, and Lin Feng is the seventh inch of the Eastern great nation!

Thinking of the great merit he was about to earn, Qian Shan Xing Tai couldn't help but become excited.

"You two are speaking too loudly; even a few miles away can hear you. How did you say we discovered?"

Lin Shiyi frowned and said.

Superb hearing is not a ability gained after Enhancement.

Before the Enhancement, he already had such ability.

Mom said, this is the superpower he inherited from his dad.

Now, looking back, I still recall having some vague memories from when I was even younger.

Every time Dad secretly went to see Mom, I could hear the commotion.

Then I would feel my stomach getting hungry, and then I would start crying loudly.

「Hearing our voices…… impossible! 」

Asanuma Kōta calculated the distance.

Even with dog ears, it's impossible to hear such a distance.

Lin Shiyi turned around and said lightly: "Lin Chang'e, what comes next is up to you; I'm still young, I can't stand scary things."

Lin Chang'e first nodded, then froze.

Her eyes shifted, and she suddenly thought, could it be that what Lin Shiyi fears is this?

Then, looking at Asanuma Kōta and Wang Xing, her gaze grew even more murderous.

Lin Baobao quickly grabbed the necks of Da Hei and Er Hei with both hands, lifted the two big black dogs, and turned to run.

After running a distance, Lin Baobao heard two tragic cries from behind.

She turned her head and saw that Asanuma Kōta and Wang Xing had turned into many pieces.

Lin Chang'e is so violent!

「I, I appeared this quickly, then, then it's over……」

Asanuma Kōta's head was still alive, his mouth opening and closing, although he couldn't make a sound, Lin Chang'e still understood what he wanted to say.

Lin Chang'e sneered: "People like you, villains, usually don't survive past one episode."