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Chapter 781 - 405 Multi-line Operation: Levinbeck’s Purpose?_2

Chapter 781: Chapter 405 Multi-line Operation: Levinbeck’s Purpose?_2

"Hmm..." Li Ming contemplated, but shook his head at Sol’s nearly hopeless gaze: "Ryan has more information channels than just you."

"I know all the information channels, let’s give it a try, let’s try it!" Sol exclaimed repeatedly, the mecha fell silent again, this time it finally did not shake its head, "Then, I’ll let you try."

Subjective initiative and negotiating conditions are different, one is to release him before he can do this, not knowing how many twists and turns there will be in between.

One is to accomplish this first, only then could he be released, and the other party would exert all efforts, possibly thinking of places Li Ming didn’t.

"Take him down first." Li Ming instructed, "Think carefully about your approach, give me a feasible plan, prove your worth."

Having said this, he left directly, looking at the Azure Dragon’s back.

Sol felt restless inside, a mix of fear and dread, only seeing a bleak path ahead, with only a tiny flicker of hope shining.

The thing he needed to grab onto was that flicker of hope.

Leaving from there, Li Ming headed directly to another cell.

In the corridor, he contemplated, Sol was sorted.

However, he was uncertain about how to handle Levinbeck.

He surmised the opponent with extremely high threats, believing the opponent could pull away at any time, even though preliminary setups were in place, they couldn’t last long.

The only good news now was he confirmed, Levinbeck is concealing his identity, working for Prince Ryan.

Even if he goes to Prince Ryan, the first thing he must explain is his own identity issue.

But even with this concern, it’s far from enough, in the matter of blood sacrifices, Levinbeck surely has his own agenda.

Enough to sustain him in a showdown with Ryan, even saying after the showdown, the threat becomes bigger, he can wholeheartedly assist Ryan.

"Firstly, cannot let him feel threatened, let him feel he’s still hiding and maintaining control." Li Ming calculated, the Tank Guard on him was disengaged:

"Then use Li Ming’s identity to communicate with him, everyone is a student of the Divine Craftsman, such twisted mindsets should feel differently."

Li Ming had thoroughly researched Levinbeck’s data, even had numerous video interview snippets, knowing a lot about the past Levinbeck.

"He’s probably very curious about the Azure Dragon, in a position of control, he might try to extract more information."

With a rough idea in mind, stepping into the right side restricted area, in the first cell, Levinbeck was inside, watched by a Mechanical Guard.

"Li Ming?"

Seeing the cell door open, Levinbeck glanced upward, eyes suddenly ablaze, but quickly concealed.

Li Ming only felt this guy’s eyes were strange, his face maintained cold aloofness, with scrutiny and evaluation:

"I’ve had your cell tissues examined, very strange, not like a normal life form, yet you have normal life form thinking."

"What exactly are you?"

Seeing Li Ming’s demeanor, Levinbeck’s eyes revealed a sense of nostalgia.

A familiar feeling, arrogant, contemptuous, disregarding the interstellar, disregarding anyone, believing ultimately he would surpass all.

Student of the Divine Craftsman, exceptional talent, he understood the counterpart’s emotions well.

Because, he had undergone similar experiences, and Li Ming is more formidable, more perfect, he believed the other is even more proud.

"Your teacher?" Levinbeck asked calmly, with a sense of self-reflection.

"You?" Li Ming sneered, "You’re not fit to meet my teacher."

Levinbeck, instead of being angry, sighed with relief.

The Azure Dragon disregarded him, which was for the best, thus, perhaps it was a great opportunity.

"You’re carrying the Swallowing Star Prison Dragon, probably not to assist the Yitelan Civilization in victory." Li Ming’s voice was steady: "I advise you, best be candid."

Levinbeck shook his head, Li Ming was still too young, exposing needs directly.

However, it happened to be a need, just fine.

"I understand." Levinbeck smiled, then added: "But why should I tell you?"

"You..." Li Ming was visibly irritated, seemingly about to take action, yet Levinbeck unhurriedly said: "Though, I do have an idea."

This pull and push, too natural, truly a master manipulator.

However, Levinbeck’s reaction also puzzled him, as it inadvertently disclosed the counterpart had needs, otherwise why bother engaging in nonsense.

Li Ming mused, seemingly subconsciously asked: "What idea?"

After asking, it felt unnatural, and he said in a deep voice: "What qualifies you to negotiate terms with me?"

"I’m not afraid of pain, memory extraction won’t work for you, perhaps you could kill me?" Levinbeck laughed hoarsely: "Then report to your teacher, you found someone who resurrected and killed him."

"Or, obtain more information from me, and report to your teacher."

Li Ming paused, the hesitation in his eyes fleeting.

Levinbeck smiled inside, feeling very confident in reading Li Ming’s mindset.

Because he had experienced it himself, having a renowned Divine Craftsman teacher.

Naturally wanting the other’s recognition, praises, which weren’t easily achieved.

"Whatever idea you have, let’s hear it, don’t think of playing tricks."

As expected, Li Ming said the words he wanted, seemingly revealing unwillingness, reluctant.

"It’s a very clichéd play, you ask me a question, I ask you a question." Levinbeck finished, then saw Li Ming impatiently opened his mouth, "What’s your purpose?"

"No, no...no..." Levinbeck shook his index finger, "Don’t ask such direct questions at the start."

Seeing Li Ming was about to get angry, he said: "However, considering it’s your first time playing this game, I can tell you."

Stirring anger, then soothing it, releasing and restraining, showing composure.

Li Ming secretly admired, even if he normally conversed with the counterpart, he might not gain the upper hand.

"We’re preparing to kill everyone in the Northern Crown Star Ring." Levinbeck finished, Li Ming’s pupils narrowed slightly, as if shocked by this news.

He actually said it?

Li Ming sensed something off, what is this guy intending?

Simultaneously realizing, no need to find ways to provoke his curiosity.

He originally had schemes towards me, or towards the Azure Dragon.

"You..." he tried to ask more, but Levinbeck interrupted, "Alright, my turn to ask."

Li Ming felt unsatisfied, showing an attitude of "I really want to kill you now, but to gain more information, I must play your game", broodingly said: "Ask."

"How were you taken as Azure Dragon’s student?"

Li Ming startled slightly, not faking it, he indeed didn’t expect Levinbeck would ask such a question.

Within this, many possible questions could be split, but Levinbeck simplified them, clearly not asked casually, carefully considered.

It slightly disrupted his thought process, hesitantly said: "Shortly after my father passed, the teacher approached me, saying he wanted to mentor me, I felt he was impressive, so I agreed."

Answered simply, Levinbeck displayed no expression, yet inside felt unrest, because he was similarly taken as the Hammer Divine Craftsman’s student.

He had thoroughly investigated Li Ming, knew the counterpart also endured hardship, slightly better than his own.

Could it be, Azure Dragon is truly the Hammer Divine Craftsman?

The way of choosing students, nearly identical.

This guy, interested not in the Azure Dragon, but in me?

Li Ming also wondered, not entirely sure.

His answer was essentially a condensed version of Levinbeck being taken as a student.

"My turn, why do you want to kill the life forms of Northern Crown Star Ring?" Li Ming pressed.

"Because, Prince Ryan wants to make the Empire a victim." Levinbeck replied concisely.

Li Ming feigned contemplation, eyebrows furrowed, Levinbeck started deceiving, he was indifferent.

By now, he didn’t need to actively retain Levinbeck, rather concerned if the counterpart had intentions towards himself.