Above the Galaxy
Chapter 317 - 209, Leverage!

Chapter 317: Chapter 209, Leverage!

"Zhong Daolong wants to see the results of my genetic test?"

"Why does Zhong Daolong want to see my genetic test results at this time?"

"Is he suspecting something?"

"Could he already know my identity? Know about my relationship with Tang Li?"

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A simple sentence from Phoenix triggered a storm in Tang Fei’s heart.

Phoenix was unaware, but he knew his true identity.

He was the son of Tang Li, the flesh and blood of the former Imperial Grand Marshal who had been executed for treason...

If Zhong Daolong found out he was Tang Li’s son, even if there was the slightest similarity in their genetic sequence, they might wield the executioner’s knife against him. Extinction would be most in their interest.

Yet, the genetic test report could present all of this clearly in front of Zhong Daolong.

Every minute detail revealed, with nowhere to hide.

What should he do?

Seeing Tang Fei’s silence, Phoenix asked with confusion, "What’s wrong? Does this make things difficult for you?"

"Not at all, not at all." Tang Fei quickly denied, no matter how shocked he was inside, his face showed no signs of it, and he said with a smile, "I’m just curious, why the sudden need for this test? I’ve never undergone genetic testing before..."

"On New Star, everyone has a genetic code..." Phoenix explained, "When you and Little Fatty moved here, I ordered the registration department directly through the Royal Family to assist you two with all the migration procedures..."

"But, the section for your genetic test code is still empty... It’s just like completing a procedure... It’s no big deal."

"Oh, now I understand." Tang Fei nodded and asked, "Where do I go for this genetic test? I’ll go do one tomorrow."

"Father has entrusted this task to Eldest Brother, and he will arrange for someone to take you to do it," Phoenix replied. "Any major hospital or genetic testing institute can do it, it’s very simple, just a drop of blood is needed to get the results..."

"Is such a trivial matter really worth troubling a Prince over? I can just find a hospital myself and get it done tomorrow," Tang Fei said readily. "After I get the genetic test report, I can just submit it directly to the Eldest Prince. It will save the Eldest Prince a lot of trouble."

"You might have to discuss that with my elder brother," said Phoenix. "If he places particular importance on this matter, he may want to accompany you personally..."

"Alright then, I’ll wait for news from the Eldest Prince," Tang Fei nodded, seemingly unconcerned.

"Mmm, you don’t need to worry, actually it’s not a big deal," Phoenix said with a smile. "Father just wants to confirm that you have no relation to that person."

"That person? Who’s that?" Tang Fei asked curiously.

"Tang Li." Phoenix looked into Tang Fei’s eyes and continued, "I’ve told you before, a very special person..."

"Oh, so it’s him." Tang Fei’s heart pounded furiously, but his expression remained normal, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. "He’s been dead for decades, hasn’t he? A refugee from the Old Land like me, what could I possibly have to do with him?"

"The bloodline of the Tang Family, there are many remnants among the common folk..." Phoenix was reluctant to delve deeper into the topic, as it involved too many secrets of the Royal Family.

Moreover, she felt somewhat merciful for the bloody methods the Royal Family had used to handle the Tang Family clan...

All these years, and they still hadn’t finished the job?

"I understand." Tang Fei nodded, adding gravely, "Better to wrongly execute three thousand than to spare a single one."

Seeing Phoenix’s reaction, Tang Fei knew how she felt about the matter.

Clearly, she sympathized and did not agree with the bloody purge of the Tang Family clan.

"Is it not quite right to describe it that way?" Tang Fei said with a smile. "Let’s change it to ’better to wrongly kill three hundred’ then..."

"You must not speak rashly about such things in the future," Phoenix warned.

"Understood. I only act recklessly in front of you," Tang Fei declared. "In front of others, I’m much more cautious."

"I know." Phoenix nodded, recalling Tang Fei’s respectful and cautious demeanor in front of her elder brother. He was indeed maturing, honing his own edges and concealing his sharpness for his own sake.

At the thought, she felt a sweetness in her heart.

Seeing Phoenix with dreamy, intoxicated eyes, Tang Fei spoke up, "Are you tired? You better go rest."

"Mmm." Phoenix fidgeted with her curly hair irritably, "I’m so tired I can hardly keep my eyes open, I want to just lie down on the bed and sleep, but I haven’t taken a bath yet..."

"I can’t help you with that kind of thing," Tang Fei said.

"You wish," Phoenix teased with a baleful glance. "I won’t talk to you anymore, I’m going to take a bath."

"Suddenly I remember there’s something very important to tell you. We could talk while you bathe..." Tang Fei said, his expression serious.

"Pervert!"

Phoenix immediately ended the video call.

Having forced Phoenix to hang up the call, Tang Fei also sprang up from the sofa right away.

He paced around the room, considering how to solve this difficult problem.

Zhong Daolong suddenly wanted to see my genetic test report, proving that he had doubts about my identity; it was just a question of how much doubt...

Moreover, he handed this trifling matter over to Zhong Tianque.

Zhong Tianque was now shadowing him to observe and learn politics, dealing with endless matters every day—to describe him as "immensely busy" would not be an exaggeration.

Isn’t this using a cannon to kill a mosquito?

However, mentioning this in Phoenix’s presence, he must know that Phoenix, this little spy, would definitely report back to me...

From this angle, his doubt about me wasn’t very deep.

If he really had serious suspicions, he might have had me chopped first and done with it—why bother with a genetic test?

Could it be, just as Phoenix said, that because of my outstanding performance in the mechanical competition, Zhong Daolong wanted to employ my services?

If it was the latter, this could indeed be an opportunity to successfully infiltrate the Royal Family.

Relying on Phoenix’s support alone isn’t enough; the closer I cling to Phoenix, the more wary the Royal Family becomes.

I should change tactics, embrace Zhong Tianque by day and Phoenix by night.

Only then would I be completely safe and able to obtain what I sought.

Of course, regardless of the possibility, I must first overcome the hurdle of the genetic test.

I had to ensure that the genetic test report would have no connection to that person...

Had it been before the old man told me those stories, I might have readily agreed to take this genetic test.

What did a refugee from the Old Land like me have to do with that traitorous Great General?

Now that I knew my own identity, I must not undergo the genetic test at all costs.

Not taking the test would make the Royal Family suspect me.

But if I did take the test, it would confirm my relationship with Tang Li.

What a dilemma!

When in doubt, consult Lu Yu!

This matter could not be delayed, for Tang Fei didn’t know when the Eldest Prince would suddenly come over and take me for the genetic test.

Or take a drop of my blood right then and there...

Tang Fei immediately found that special phone, entered a long string of characters that Little Fatty could never remember, and then dialed the old man’s number.

The call was connected instantly, and the old man asked, "Calling so late—there must be something urgent, right?"

"Zhong Daolong wants to see my genetic test results," Tang Fei declared.

The old man was taken aback and exclaimed, "He suspects your identity? I’ll arrange for your evacuation immediately."

"It hasn’t reached that level," Tang Fei said. "I’m not sure whether he’s doubting my identity or wants to make use of me... If he truly doubted my identity, he would have taken forceful measures to take me away, not by giving advance notice like this."

"Where did you get this information?"

"Phoenix."

"Then it can’t be fake," the old man said. "With Phoenix there, we have a little more time to prepare. This is no trivial matter. Tell me everything that happened, and don’t leave anything out..."

"Okay," Tang Fei replied.

He started with his video call with Phoenix, recounted how Phoenix suddenly brought up the matter, and narrated their entire conversation.

Except for his intention to watch Phoenix bathe.

He had always been regarded by the old man as a man of integrity and virtue, who resisted temptation, and he didn’t want to spoil that image.

After listening, the old man pondered for a moment and then said, "It seems they aren’t truly suspicious of your identity... Given the Royal Family’s usual handling of the Tang Family’s direct lineage, if they were truly suspicious, they wouldn’t need this genetic test result..."

"Once suspicion arises, a charge is generated; to sleep comfortably at night, they would rather remove any potential threats..."

"Perhaps, as Phoenix said, they want to eliminate all possibilities and risks before employing your services... They intend to put you to great use?"

"That’s what I was thinking," Tang Fei said. "But it’s not certain. Who can truly know the thoughts of those in power?"

"Regardless of which possibility it is, the first thing we are facing now is the genetic test," the old man said. "We must ensure that your genes are absolutely safe."

"So, I can’t go for the test myself? Or find someone to modify the genetic test results?" Tang Fei proposed his own idea.

The old man shook his head and said, "No, that will only make it easier for them to suspect you..."

"Why?" asked Tang Fei.

"Have you forgotten? You’ve had surgery at the Marine Hospital; they have your blood sample and medical data there..." the old man reminded him. "If the results of this test are different from the last... What do you think they’ll make of that?"

Tang Fei’s face turned ashen. It turned out that he had already left a "handle" in their hands.

They just hadn’t realized it yet.

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