Chapter 8, Getting Off (Part 1)

Such threats are rarely encountered by Lu Ming. In the past, opponents who fought against him here mostly ended up being defeated in an instant. The fact that the white short sword has lasted this long is already quite remarkable. Their difference may merely be a gap in the strength levels of the skilled fighters.

Some girls at the banquet, who secretly harbored feelings for him, immediately began to murmur their discontent. Although they acknowledged that the white mech was indeed capable of withstanding such prolonged close-range attacks, they felt it was entirely unnecessary for Lu Ming to lower himself to the point of actively seeking to befriend them

Within the empire, the accumulation over generations has permeated various aspects of the empire, largely forming the prototype of the modern aristocracy

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The arrival of Lin Wei and Lin Hai is as noteworthy as their departure. However, it was Lin Wei who came, and it is Lin Hai who leaves

It seems so, Lin Wei would never be in the company of a man. This young man must be the newly arrived illegitimate son of the Lord Lin Wei. What a pity, " remarked the cheerful woman who had first greeted Lin Hai.

Recently, people have also heard some rumors about the He Pan Xing Lin family, but initially, no one connected Lin Hai with the illegitimate son of the Lin family. It was not until the very end that they finally realized Lin Hai's identity. However, they did not expect that the illegitimate son, considered a scandal by the Lin family, would, in the eyes of the people at this self-cultivation club, undergo a certain transformation.

He then took the lead and walked out towards the door, leaving Lu Ming standing in place in a daze. Subsequently, facing Lin Hai, who showed no intention of forming a friendship, he seemed somewhat helpless and shook his head in place.

Under the stands, Lin Hai and Lu Ming shook hands and shook their heads, saying, "Let's talk about it later"

However, as an illegitimate child, one has no inheritance rights at all, which means that ultimately, the identity of the helmsman cannot be that of the other party. The difference between an illegitimate child and a legitimate heir is not just a matter of degree. It is said that in some prominent families within the empire, the head of the family shines brightly, yet behind them, there is a driver who has worked tirelessly and selflessly for decades, who is actually their illegitimate brother

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The change is merely superficial; upon learning of his identity as an illegitimate child, many people expressed a sense of sympathy and sighed.

Lin Hai had no time to deal with the other party, but the other party seemed quite familiar. The previous tension had completely been forgotten by the other party, who, noticing that Lin Hai had not taken the business card, casually stuffed it into his pocket and said, "See you later." Then, he wisely walked away.

The girls who admired Lu Ming have now begun to voice their protests, "Hey, hey, there are still people like this, what a pompous attitude!"

Within the empire, there are not few who end their lives in gloom and despair, or some particularly tragic news of individuals who seek death through drunkenness and reckless driving. It is later discovered that this person is an unfortunate illegitimate child from a prominent family within the empire, a family whose name alone can startle. Yet, in the end, it often amounts to nothing more than a mere pulling of a white cloth over the matter. The gravestone is so clean that it seems as if it has never existed in this world. The indifference and darkness of this world sometimes show no signs of improvement, even though humanity has made significant strides in its civilizational journey.

It is known that in the past, Lu Ming, after defeating his opponents, would turn and leave without wasting a moment, filled with pride. When has he ever invited the other party like this?

Seeing the silhouettes of two individuals exiting the clubhouse, Wang Xiao, who had previously interacted with Lin Hai, narrowed his eyes distinctly, then picked up the phone and dialed an unknown number

Upon the utterance of these words, many people expressed surprise and astonishment.

In the past, some noble families also had illegitimate children, but most of them were discreetly absorbed, having no significant weight within the family. If the head of the family felt a sense of kinship, they would keep the child nearby to perform tasks, akin to a passerby. Otherwise, for certain family businesses conducted externally, they would be sent far away, fading from mainstream visibility.

Thus, when he saw Lin Wei, who had changed from her workout clothes into a little dress with long legs, walking towards him, blood began to flow from his nose

Shouldn't it be the other party who actively seeks guidance with eager anticipation?

The sensation of turbulence he experienced in the cabin captivated him, leaving a lasting impression, even though he was currently bruised and battered, with injuries all over his body and a swollen face. There was even a faint metallic taste in his nasal cavity, as if a moment's inattention could cause a nosebleed to occur.

When both mecha cockpits slid apart, signaling the complete end of the competition, the audience in the circular stands erupted in applause. On one hand, this competition was indeed a visual delight; to be frank, although the white mecha was defeated, that kick executed at a vertical angle was truly perilous. If it had not been for Lu Ming's control, there was an eighty to ninety percent chance that the outcome would have been reversed.

Some of the systems or rules are deeply entrenched. For instance, titles of noble families can only be obtained through legitimate inheritance rights of the legitimate offspring. The purpose is to prevent the family power from being fragmented and gradually disintegrated over a long period of time. This is the fundamental reason why these families can still thrive and endure to this day

Not to mention that other nobles of the empire would consider him to have broken the rules, even the prominent family of the Lin Wei lineage, the "Lily" nobility, would not be able to agree.

Stepping forward to extend a hand to Lin Hai, Lu Ming lowered his posture and spoke, "Friend, do you have time to leave your contact information? In the future, we can make it a point to frequently exchange ideas and offer mutual guidance."

As a branch of the Lily Flower nobility, Lin Wei should have forgotten about the existence of his illegitimate child on the Garbage Star. Yet now, he has sent someone to bring the child back after reaching adulthood. This act goes against the traditions of the riverside noble circle. Does he intend to further challenge the authority of legitimate inheritance within the family and become an outlier?

When Lin Hai walked out of the mecha training hall, the young man named Wang Xiao approached him proactively and handed him a business card, saying, "This is my business card. It doesn't matter that the mecha couldn't defeat Lu Ming, after all, he is well-known here, even at Qingyuan University, as a formidable opponent. However, in terms of physical ability, you are stronger than the Crazy Bull Lansi and the Threefold Gravity Lang. From today onwards, should we expect to see another Fourfold Gravity Lang in our training hall?"

The situation here is quite tumultuous, but unfortunately, you were unable to witness it in person. The individual beside Lin Wei is undoubtedly the illegitimate eldest son of Lin Wei. Their relationship does not seem to be very good, indicating that the Lin family is already fraught with internal conflicts. Ha, in terms of mecha skills, he is only of average level, still a defeated opponent of Lu Ming. It appears he is not someone capable of standing alone in this regard. Wang Xiao recalled the cold demeanor of the other party when he handed over his business card, and with a slight smile, he remarked, "It seems like he has a case of social awkwardness. In a place like a slum, it is impossible for him to be well-versed in commerce; I estimate that Lin Wei would not entrust him with significant responsibilities. However, his physical abilities are somewhat surprising..."

This mecha competition was merely a minor episode within the training hall, yet it has undoubtedly left a lasting impression in the minds of everyone present. Lin Hai had no interest in knowing this; he simply felt a lingering affection for that short sword mecha. How he wished he could remain in the cockpit for a much longer time

"Why should we, Lu Ming, lower our stance!" A girl, with her arms crossed in front of her chest, expressed her dissatisfaction with the situation.