Chapter 103: Revealing Identities

Li Nianlong chuckled, "It doesn't matter. At worst, I'd just go on the run."

Shao Meiyun rolled her eyes and laughed lightly, "If it weren't for the discussion with Grandpa yesterday about the current situation in Tianfu and inadvertently mentioning Kung Fu Panda, I wouldn't have thought it was you." After a pause, she continued, "Menglong, where did you learn your kung fu? It looks unstructured but is incredibly powerful. Yet, you show no signs of practicing inner strength. I'm getting more and more curious about you."

"I can only say I have my secrets. I can't say more than that," Li Nianlong said, savoring the taste of the bamboo leaf tea. He then asked, "Cousin, you didn't just come here to confirm my identity, did you?"

"Of course, there are other reasons. But if you didn't admit to being Kung Fu Panda, the rest wouldn't matter," Shao Meiyun smiled gently, sipping her tea. "Recently, many foreign forces have been pouring into Tianfu. Based on the current information, it all stems from the end of last month when several foreigners were killed in Tianfu."

Li Nianlong nodded, understanding the context. Ever since the system gave him the mission, he knew the reasons behind it. Now that Shao Meiyun had confirmed his identity, she likely wanted to uncover more details from him.

"You want to know why I killed those people?"

"Smart," Shao Meiyun smiled, "Menglong, I'm very curious. Since you started, you've only harmed or killed those who deserved it, with precise 'sentences' that have impressed both seasoned police officers and lawyers. I want to know how you discern the good from the bad."

Li Nianlong looked at her, pondering for a moment. "I can only say I have my methods."

"That's it?"

"Just as I thought, you wouldn't tell me," Shao Meiyun sighed with a wry smile, elegantly crossing her legs. "So why did you kill those foreigners? What did you get from them? Why has it attracted so much foreign attention?"

"Does a gun count?" Li Nianlong reached under the sofa cushion and pulled out an M500 revolver.

The silver, large-caliber gun gleamed like a piece of art.

Shao Meiyun frowned slightly and shook her head, "Menglong, if you don't want to say, you don't have to. Don't brush me off."

"And some money, which I've already spent," Li Nianlong admitted reluctantly.

Shao Meiyun was amused and exasperated. "Do you think these things would attract such foreign interest?"

Li Nianlong shrugged, "I don't know. That's all I found on them."

He wouldn't reveal the secret of the Snake-Slaying Sword to anyone. It wasn't a matter of trust; the sword could stabilize national fortunes. If word got out, it would undoubtedly cause a bloody storm.

"That's strange," Shao Meiyun muttered, resting her chin on her hand in deep thought.

After a while, Shao Meiyun asked, "Menglong, did you find a USB drive or anything similar on them?"

"No," Li Nianlong shook his head. "I only noticed their phones. Nothing else stood out." He paused. "Did the police find anything useful?"

Shao Meiyun shook her head, and the atmosphere became somewhat tense.

"Are these foreign forces troublesome?" Li Nianlong asked. "Do you need my help?"

"Your help?" Shao Meiyun smiled. "How?"

"I'm not good at strategy, but in a fight..." Li Nianlong's eyes flashed with confidence and pride. "I believe there are only a handful of people in the world who can beat me."

"Yes, you've wiped out many mid-level gangs, so you have the right to say that," Shao Meiyun's smile showed satisfaction. "If you really have the time, help your cousin clean up some trash."

"Happy to oblige."

The Liu family would provide the intelligence, and Li Nianlong would handle the executions. It was mutually beneficial. Li Nianlong needed the information to complete his side missions, and the Liu family needed him to deepen their bond and sense of belonging. It wasn't about scheming; it was a willing alliance.

After discussing some details, Shao Meiyun left when the night sky was filled with stars.

After seeing Shao Meiyun off, Li Nianlong went upstairs and knocked on Nalanda Ruyue's door.

The door opened, and Nalanda Ruyue appeared, wearing a white nightgown. Her slightly damp hair and rosy complexion made her look even more beautiful. Her skin, freshly washed, glowed softly in the light.

"Brother, has Sister Shao left?" Nalanda Ruyue signed with her delicate fingers, her hands as graceful as green onions.

Li Nianlong smiled warmly, "She just left. May I come in?"

"Please do!"

Nalanda Ruyue stepped aside, and Li Nianlong entered the room.

Closing the door, Nalanda Ruyue moved a chair over from her desk, gesturing for him to sit.

"Thank you," he said, sitting down. Looking at the serene and elegant Nalanda Ruyue across from him, her noble and pure presence calmed his heart.

Under Li Nianlong's gentle gaze, Nalanda Ruyue felt shy, pressing her hands on her skirt. She signed, "What did Sister Shao talk about with you?"

Seeing her sign, Li Nianlong withdrew his gaze and smiled, "My cousin came to confirm my identity."

"Identity?"

Nalanda Ruyue blinked, showing a hint of curiosity.

"Yes," Li Nianlong nodded. "Ruyue, you know about the recent appearance of Kung Fu Panda, right?"

Nalanda Ruyue nodded. Recently, Kung Fu Panda had been on the Tianfu news almost daily, becoming a topic of conversation among everyone in Tianfu. Naturally, she knew.

"In fact," Li Nianlong said softly, locking eyes with her, "I am Kung Fu Panda."

There was no surprise, no dramatic reaction. Nalanda Ruyue simply smiled gently and nodded, as if hearing something ordinary. "I know," she signed.

"You…" Li Nianlong was taken aback. "You're not surprised?"

"No," she signed back with a smile. "I've known for a long time."

"What!?"

His eyes widened in astonishment. "How did you know?"

"Have you forgotten?" Nalanda Ruyue signed with a light smile. "I clean the house and do the laundry. I saw a Kung Fu Panda mask in your wardrobe long ago. Also, you leave the villa almost every night after midnight and return around 4 AM. This is the time when Kung Fu Panda often appears. So, I guessed it."

Seeing the mask didn't surprise him, but…

"How did you know I leave after midnight?" Li Nianlong was shocked. "I tried to be as quiet as possible."

Nalanda Ruyue smiled and signed, "I've kept something from you. I've practiced both internal and external martial arts since I was young. My senses are sharper than ordinary people."

"You know martial arts?"

Nalanda Ruyue nodded with a smile. She opened her bedside drawer, took out a metal button, and gently squeezed it. The heavy button, about one centimeter in diameter, slowly bent under her fingers.

Seeing the button bend until its ends touched, Li Nianlong's eyes widened in disbelief. This delicate girl he brought back from Longcheng was actually a martial arts expert!

Thinking about his impulsive actions towards her recently, he suddenly felt a bit fearful, looking at her with a strange expression. He wanted to say, "Thank you for not killing me."

Nalanda Ruyue smiled, placed the button in his palm, and gracefully placed her hands on her lap, sitting quietly.

Li Nianlong looked at the bent button in his hand. He slowly bent it back to its original shape.

Seeing this, Nalanda Ruyue's eyes showed a trace of surprise. She signed, "Brother, you are amazing."

Li Nianlong sighed, "You're the amazing one. It's been over two months, and I didn't know you were so skilled."

Nalanda Ruyue blushed slightly, scratching her cheek as she signed, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hide it. We haven't known each other long, so I haven't had the chance to tell you everything."

It's not that there was no chance; she just didn't want to say it yet.

Li Nianlong understood. They had only known each other for a bit over two months. Keeping secrets was normal. Now that she was willing to reveal her abilities, it was a big step forward.

"Never mind," he said, waving it off. "I promised not to force you into anything. I'm already happy you're willing to share your secret with me now."

After a pause, he continued, "Recently, many foreign forces have entered Tianfu. The Liu family, which controls Tianfu's military and political power, must eliminate these threats. My cousin discovered my identity accidentally and hopes I can help clear out these dangerous elements."

"Did you agree?"

Li Nianlong nodded. "Yes. Besides my ties to the Liu family, I have my reasons for doing this."

"I see…"

Nalanda Ruyue thought for a moment and smiled. "Then go ahead, brother. I support you."

This was Nalanda Ruyue, willing to stand behind Li Nianlong and support him silently

, allowing him to carry out his tasks with peace of mind.

Li Nianlong smiled, taking her delicate hands in his.

Their eyes met under the moonlight, creating a beautiful and romantic scene.

That night, Li Nianlong advanced to level 21 and earned 19,000 experience points. He then made sixty attribute pills in the alchemy room.

After leaving the alchemy room, he went to the shop and bought a hundred packs of throwing stars, ten per pack, and a hundred throwing knives from the weapons store on the first floor. They were sturdy, durable, and incredibly cheap, costing him less than a hundred thousand. With over fifty billion in his account, this was a drop in the ocean.