fictionpage Chapter 2597 The True Identity of Mina's Father!
Chapter 2597 The True Identity of Mina's Father!
"Big brother!"
As the car drove along the road, Lin Qi looked at Ling Tian in the passenger seat and called out softly.
Upon hearing Lin Qi's voice, Ling Tian turned around and asked, "What's wrong?"
"What did you talk about with the city lord? Why did Qin Tian rush inside as soon as he saw you come out? Did you attack the city lord?"
Upon hearing this, Mina, who was in the back seat, hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Mr. Ling, did you attack the city lord?"
Seeing their anxious expressions and the questions they raised, Ling Tian smiled helplessly and shook his head: "Who said I attacked the city lord? In your eyes, am I that impulsive? Do you really think I would attack someone on their own turf?"
"Even if I wanted to make a move, I wouldn't do it at a time like today. If I ever harm the city lord, others will know that I attacked him. At that point, forget about getting to the central continent, I'll even have trouble leaving the capital."
Ling Tian's words made Lin Qi scratch his head, still puzzled, and ask, "Then, brother, what about your relationship with the city lord...?"
“We just chatted briefly.” Ling Tian smiled slightly and looked out the window. “As for Qin Tian, if I’m not mistaken, he’s probably also curious about the conversation between me and the city lord.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Ling Tian slowly took out the black box from his arms and placed it on the car's center console.
Lin Qi was slightly taken aback when he saw the stylish box, and asked curiously, "Big brother, what is this...?"
"Our other task is to find Mina's father once we get outside the city. I have some things to do. When I get back, we'll go and kill the monsters to complete the final mission, and then return to the city. That's the process."
Hearing that Ling Tian was going to abandon them, Lin Qi seemed a little anxious and said, "Big brother, can't we go with you? No matter what the mission is, I'll..."
"Stop!" Ling Tian reached out and interrupted Lin Qi directly, saying, "I know you want to stay with me, and I know you want to help me, but Lin Qi, this mission is not something you can interfere with. The place I need to go is very dangerous. If you go with Mina, you will definitely not come back."
"Besides, we've already promised Mina that we'd help her find her father, so we can't go back on our word. So you stay with Mina, and I'll be right back. If I encounter any danger by myself, I can escape faster. So... listen to me."
Ling Tian explained in a low voice, while Lin Qi opened his mouth, unable to find a reason to continue following Ling Tian.
In truth, Lin Qi really wanted to go with Ling Tian, because he never wanted to be separated from Ling Tian, no matter what.
But when Lin Qi heard Ling Tian speak so resolutely, and unlike the previous times, he seemed very serious this time, Lin Qi didn't dare to say anything more.
After all, in the past, every time Ling Tian wanted to go on a mission alone, he would bring Lin Qi along because Ling Tian had a confident look in his eyes, and he would take Lin Qi with him without Lin Qi having to say anything.
But this time, the confidence in Ling Tian's eyes disappeared, replaced by a hint of worry.
That's why Lin Qi didn't insist further, but instead chose to act according to Ling Tian's instructions, which could be considered as not going against Ling Tian's wishes.
"I understand, Big Brother." Lin Qi nodded. "If there's anything you need me to do, just send me a message. No matter where I am, I'll come to save you!"
Hearing Lin Qi's words, Ling Tian smiled slightly: "Okay, I have no doubt about you on this point. Don't worry, if I really can't resolve the crisis, I will definitely call you."
"it is good!"
The two appeared to be chatting in the front seat, but Mina in the back seat had a feeling that Ling Tian's mission this time might be a one-way trip.
Moreover, Mina realized that Ling Tian had Lin Qi with him in order to find his father; otherwise, he would have taken him along.
Thinking about this, Mina felt even more strongly that she had influenced their actions, so she took a deep breath and stepped forward, saying, "Um... Mr. Ling, and Mr. Lin, if you need to complete the mission together, I can go find my father on my own."
"I'm actually following you all to make it easier to get out of the city. Once we're outside, I can do it all by myself, you..."
“This has nothing to do with you.” Ling Tian shook his head and interrupted Mina before she could finish speaking: “To tell you the truth, the place where I’m going to do this mission is actually an organization that I made an enemy of when I first set foot in Ningzhou. This organization is very powerful.”
“If I let Lin Qi follow me, it would be putting him into an unknown danger. Therefore, it is the best solution for him to stay with you. This way, I can go all out and cause a ruckus without any worries. This is my plan.”
After Ling Tian finished speaking, he turned to look at Lin Qi, then at Mina, and smiled slightly. "So you don't need to think too much. I'm not taking you this time just because I don't want you to hold me back. There's no other reason. Do you understand?"
Although Ling Tian's words clearly showed his disdain for their strength, neither Mina nor Lin Qi felt any dissatisfaction. Instead, they felt a touch of emotion.
After all, they understood that Ling Tian was protecting them, and that he didn't want them to be in danger.
Lin Qi took a deep breath and nodded, saying, "I understand, brother. I will definitely protect Mina well and help her find her father."
"Yes, that's more like it. You all have your own missions to take, the rest... you can leave it to me."
Ling Tian spoke softly, then looked out the window, intending to rest for a while. Mina in the back seat suddenly spoke up: "Um... Mr. Ling, is the organization you mentioned that you have a grudge against the Star Sea Pavilion?"
Mina's sudden words made Ling Tian turn his head sharply to look at the back seat, a look of surprise in his eyes, and he asked, "How did you know? Do you know anything about the Star Sea Pavilion?"
“Yes.” Mina nodded: “Mr. Miao… also known as the president, was a member of the Star Sea Pavilion before, but for some reason, he left the Star Sea Pavilion and, with the help of the city lord, founded the current martial arts gathering place.”
Upon hearing this, Ling Tian tilted his head, his eyes full of confusion, and asked, "You mean... Miao Xingwen was a member of the Star Sea Pavilion before?"
“Yes.” Mina nodded.
"How did you know?" Ling Tian raised an eyebrow. "How...how could you know about his previous identity?"
Upon hearing this, Mina lowered her head, pondered for a moment, and then sighed, saying, "Because my father... was also a member of the Star Sea Pavilion before."