Mechanical Alchemist

Chapter 428 Lingdun's Nightlife

In the evening, there was a drizzle in the sky.

Pedestrians on the street have opened their standing umbrellas, black. Like a blossoming black duckweed, flowing in the pattering rain.

As soon as the sun went down, the light in the city dimmed.

The gas lamps on the side of the road lit up orange lights, row after row, long.

The Rocco Vallen is the largest freshwater river in Lington.

It divides the huge city in two.

There are many steel bridges with different shapes on the river, like steel monsters crawling on the ground. From time to time, a dark steam train galloped past the iron bridge, and the white smoke from the locomotive was mixed in the dense fog in the evening, covering the entire iron bridge. Like a ghost train, it shuttles through the thick fog, looming.

In an upscale restaurant by the river, Su Lun admires the ancient and sprawling city through glass.

Raindrops fell on the window, like crystals slowly sliding down.

This is the nineteenth floor, overlooking most of Lington.

Lington has almost maintained the architectural style of a thousand years ago, with few high-rise buildings. Especially in the Beicheng area where the rich live, there are still many ancient manors from thousands of years ago.

At night, the city seems to have just woken up, and the lights suddenly brighten up.

Like flowers blooming in the dark, the colors suddenly become richer.

The table is covered with a beautiful blue and black plaid tablecloth, and there are very delicate desserts on the table, and there is a little red wine in the goblet.

In Su Lun's eyes, the dazzling lights that looked like a starry sky were reflected.

Leina, who was sitting opposite, introduced: "Lingdon's rainy season is like this. It rains at least four or five days a week. There is also a thick fog that cannot be dissipated."

When Su Lun heard this, he realized that he was a little lost. He raised his glass and touched it lightly, "Cheers."

Reina smiled, "Cheers~"

Since the meal, her face has always been filled with a happy smile.

Su Lun took a sip and put down the glass.

As far as his personal preference is concerned, this high-end restaurant needs fine wine, which is far less refreshing than gulps of rum.

But it was always a pleasure to eat with an old friend like Reina.

Because this restaurant is also the property of the wealthy Reina, there is no one else on this floor. Even the waiters in maid costumes only show up when the food is being served.

The two ate, drank and laughed without restraint.

"I still remember the trial in Old Lington. If it wasn't for Mr. Su Lun, you saved me, I would have died. Oh, thinking of dying in that kind of dark sewers makes me feel so terrifying. Later You also made me 'bait' to kill assassins. Now think about it, you're so nasty."

"And that time in the inner city, you went too far, actually 'kidnapping' me! Later, I was laughed at for a long time by everyone, saying why I was stupid and didn't resist, so I was kidnapped."

"Wow Mr. Su Lun, before you went to the newspaper, I thought I had become very powerful. I look forward to giving you a surprise when we meet again. I didn't expect you to be so powerful."

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Because they haven't seen each other for a long time, Reina is talking about the past that the two of them have known each other.

Su Lun couldn't help laughing while listening to her story.

It seems like a long time has passed since the old Lington thing happened.

We didn't know each other well when we first met, and it seemed like he had done something that now seems abhorrent.

However, there was no trace of reproach in Reina's tone, it was all good-natured teasing and ranting among good friends.

The more we talk about the past, the stronger the friendship.

It was still early, and Su Lun was not in a hurry to go out to run errands.

From the past, the two expected the current situation.

Su Lun also glanced at the nearest newspaper.

In the "Lingdon Daily", he saw the previous report of the accident of the "Queen Rodrica" ​​cruise ship, and the Priory of Giants was also characterized by the newspaper as a cult.

However, in the "Queen Metropolis Daily", another mainstream media, Su Lun saw another version.

Some reporters said that the shipwreck was just a fictional fact with political purposes. Although it was an ordinary shipwreck, some people wanted to use it to attack some of the authorities' policies. There are even "survivor" interviews and reports, which are real.

Su Lun frowned.

I thought the accident that killed nearly 5,000 people would serve as a reminder to the politicians in Lington who were trying to promote freedom of religious belief.

I didn't expect to see such a distorted report.

Reina seemed to see what he was thinking, and said helplessly: "The property behind the "Lingdon Daily" is the property of the Roberts family of the Duke of Smoky Mountains, and the family behind the young master Alex you rescued, Mr. Su Lun, They are also strong opponents of the Faith Act. The Rodriguez family behind the "Queen's Metropolis Daily" is a staunch supporter of the Faith Act, so there are often various attacks in the newspapers on both sides. And this The Royal Intelligence Service of the accident, citing that the ship sank was difficult to investigate, and the official investigation results were not announced for a long time, and the public did not take it seriously."

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Hearing this, Su Lun also felt a little helpless.

Mastering the news media can really cover up the truth.

Such a serious incident, it was said that it was an accident and it was perfunctory as an accident.

But what is certain is that this Rodriguez family must be a believer of the outer gods.

Lena continued: "It was after the introduction of the Faith Act that broke the political balance and tacit understanding. Now the political situation in Lington is also very chaotic, and there have been many assassinations of members of Congress. There are also gang rebellions and army rebellions. All forces are taking the opportunity to seize power.”

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After hearing these words, Su Lun fell into deep thought.

The situation in Lington is really bad now.

Especially the infiltration of the Priory of Giants.

I didn't think it was urgent before, but now I know that those Outer God believers are spreading parasitic [Refreshing Potion], which is the worst.

The danger is even greater than the countless cruise ship incidents.

Su Lun threw the medicine bought at the dock to Dr. Banks for research, and came to an even more troubling conclusion, that is, the current research equipment simply cannot detect the parasite in the medicine. And even after taking the medicine, the parasite will lurk in human tissues, and the dormant state will not be found at all.

This is very scary.

The instrument can't check it out, that is, there are time bombs installed in everyone who takes it.

If it wasn't for Su Lun's all-seeing eye to see the tricks, if this matter was discovered a few months later, the whole Lington would probably fall into an irreversible crisis.

The only good news is that the parasite can only survive in the [refreshing potion] prepared by blood refining crystals. It also eliminates the possibility of being put into any tap water and poisoning the whole city.

From the current point of view, the transmission channel is single, and if it is only taken by addicts, the infection will not be too widespread.

But intuition tells Su Lun that things may not be so simple.

Since those Outer God believers dared to directly sacrifice an entire cruise ship and assassinate the heir to the House of Representatives, then there is nothing they dare to do.

Su Lun faintly felt that those guys might be brewing a bigger conspiracy.

However, even a horrific case like the cruise ship case that killed thousands of people can be turned upside down by politicians with ulterior motives. He also feels that his empty words alone are not convincing at all.

A hallucinogen that cannot be detected by an instrument will never be taken seriously.

So, tonight Su Lun plans to visit the Vaughan Brotherhood to see where the supply comes from.

If there is some definite news, I will pass the news to Catherine's Lance family and the Roberts family. The two congressmen should be able to completely stifle this hidden danger in the first place.

The two chatted and chatted, and it was ten o'clock in the evening before they knew it.

Outside the window is already a scene of feasting and feasting. As the fashion capital of Lu Ying, Lingdun has a very rich nightlife.

Su Lun looked at the time, didn't plan to stop at the restaurant, and said to Reina, "Miss Reina, I'm going to go to the bar where the Vaughan Brotherhood gang members are haunted now to see the situation. I'll be here tonight. , where do you live, I'll take you back first."

"what"

Lei Na Jing's eyes turned, with an expression on her face that was hesitant to speak.

She had heard Su Lun talk about the psychedelic problem before, and now that she saw him leaving, she naturally knew what he was going to do.

After thinking about it, she still said it: "The Vaughan Brotherhood is mainly active in the 'T2 Rolling Stone Bar', and I have been to that one. I mean, Mr. Su Lun, can I go with you?"

Su Lun looked at her expectant eyes and asked, "You want to go together? I'm not going to a club. You might run into some trouble."

Reina nodded seriously: "I'm not the weak girl I used to be, who could only rely on Mr. Su Lun to protect me."

After a pause, she blinked her smart eyes again, her curiosity and anticipation were almost overflowing, and she added in a tone like fine lines: "Besides, I haven't been to that kind of place yet. I want to see it. "

Su Lun listened to the frown and smiled quickly, "Okay. Let's go together then."

That's true, Lena's current level of a Tier 3 professional is generally no problem for self-protection.

What's more, Su Lun's own strength is not weak now, no matter how dangerous it is, it is enough to protect himself.

When Reina heard this, her clear black eyes immediately glowed, and she said excitedly, "Really?!"

"Um."

Su Lun nodded, looked at her office lady's attire again, and said, "Go and change your clothes. It's not appropriate for you to go clubbing like this."

"Okay! Wait for me, I'll change my clothes!"

Lena was like a little girl who got candy, her pretty face was full of excitement and anticipation, and she jumped away happily like a rabbit, "Soon!"

Su Lun looked at the cheerful back and shook his head in disbelief.

He himself came out of the gang, and naturally he has no fluctuations in his heart.

But this kind of good girl from a big family who has been a standard since she was a child, has never even been to a bar, no wonder she is so looking forward to it.

After waiting for half an hour, Reina changed her clothes and walked in.

She trotted all the way and said, "Sorry, Mr. Su Lun, for keeping you waiting. The makeup took a little time."

Su Lun looked over and his eyes lit up.

Reina met that gaze and asked a little nervously, "What's wrong, isn't it inappropriate?"

Su Lun smiled slightly, "Very good."

The girl was wearing a Gothic Lolita dress.

Short in the front and long in the back, the skirt is dark black with layers of black gauze embellished with patterns of bats, black roses and thorns. Stepping on moccasin boots, the black stockings just framed those slender legs just right. The lining is white short sleeves sewn from high-grade fabrics, and the rope-tying neckline reveals a little sexy gully, making the whole dark and mysterious style dress with a touch of sexiness.

She also wore smoky makeup to match the outfit. Black eye shadow makes people look not only unobtrusive, but gives people a mature and coquettish beauty. He also painted black nail polish in great detail, and he also wore some gothic skull silver ornaments.

Darkness, fear, loneliness, despair.

Just like a standard goth gangster girl.

Reina heard the praise, and the unease on her pretty face dissipated, turning into a slight smile, "Thank you. This was taught by Sister Sabina. She said she was a lady from a London nightclub. Our most fashionable outfits. I'm afraid something is wrong."

Su Lun took another look and responded, "It's pretty. It suits you."

Black silk, praise!

This leg is super good!

Su Lun had always known that Reina had a great figure. But because I was wearing a very formal little suit before, I couldn't tell what her figure was. Now that she has changed into a dress, she is now graceful and graceful.

It's really like changing a suit and changing a person.

But it's okay, probably no one recognizes that this is the president of the Thundercats Chamber of Commerce.

He didn't look much, and greeted, "Then let's go."

Reina smiled brightly, "Okay."

She looked at Su Lun's gentleman's suit again and asked, "What about you, do you want to change?"

"certainly."

Su Lun stood up, spread his arms dashingly, and immediately changed into a leather locomotive.

He didn't lose the attire he used to eat at the Crusades.

The upper body of the leather jacket and the waist were wiped, and the two muskets [Razer] and [Blue Ghost] were hung up, and the temperament became dangerous.

Looking at Lena tsk tsk in amazement with this hand, with the look of a little fan girl: "Wow, that's amazing."

She looked at the two muskets again, and asked knowingly, "Are these two guns from before?"

Su Lun said, "Yeah."

Rena was happier.

The two quickly went downstairs, and then in the alley by the street, Su Lun took out the parts of the motorcycle and assembled it.

Even in a megacity like Lington, motorcycles are standard for gangsters.

Su Lun assembled the motorcycle, stepped on it, started it, and the steam boiler roared.

He tilted his head again to signal to the back seat, and said, "Get in the car."

Lena's eyes were full of excited little stars, "Wow, I haven't ridden a motorcycle before."

Saying that, she stepped up.

Because I have never sat before, I feel a little overwhelmed in the novelty, and I don't even know where to put my hands.

Su Lun reminded: "Hold me. Sit tight."

"Oh."

Reina responded with a happy smile, and hugged him naturally and pressed it against Su Lun's back.

"Woo~"

The motorcycle galloped away.

There was a drizzle in the sky, and it was a little cool when it slapped on his face.

Lena looked at the rapidly passing street scene, the corner of her mouth was slightly raised, and her eyes were full of the bright scene.

Like a knight carrying a beautiful princess, the locomotive is galloping in the rainy night, and time seems to have become the most gentle and beautiful.

The entertainment night market must be a film, so as to gather popularity.

In Lington's rich nightlife, Nancheng also has a place. There is a very famous bar area right near the port of Caquetero, which is the crossroads near 11 Fox Gem Avenue in Queens.

The port has businessmen from all over the year who need to have fun, and the nightlife here is also very prosperous.

Different from the night clubs that used to be governed by the Cross Society, it was not just gangsters and outlaws, but also a large number of working-class people who roamed the night clubs in Lingdun.

Stock traders, teachers, doctors, lawyers, financial practitioners. Those who have money to go clubbing are usually elites with high salaries.

After a hard day's work, I would come to the bar to drink and spend at night, listen to music, have an affair, and vent my suppressed emotions.

There are also big bosses who spend money here, attracting all the girls of Yingyingyanyan to embrace.

But the night market is also a breeding ground for crimes, where murder, robbery, and gunfights also occur.

Su Lun wasn't very familiar with Lington's road, so he relied on Leina to guide them all the way, and after twisting and turning in the dark alleys of Lington City, they came to Fox Avenue.

As soon as I entered the block, I saw a lot of feasting and feasting in the distance.

A variety of neon lights with purple and red as the main colors illuminate a scene of intoxication.

The walls on both sides of the street are covered with colorful graffiti of various mysterious symbols. There are gangsters squatting along the road with colorful punk hair, tattoos all over, or nose rings and lip rings. Their dangerous and frivolous eyes surveyed every stranger who came to the block.

Reina, who was behind her, was instinctively nervous, her arms clenched slightly.

Su Lun was as familiar as home.

He drove the car directly to the door of the "T2 Rolling Stones Bar".

This is one of the liveliest nightclubs in this neighborhood.

As soon as the car stopped, a few gang members at the door watched the cool motorcycle modified, and immediately whistled, "Hey, buddy, your modified motorcycle is really cool!"

The locomotive is a business card of the gangsters. When you look at the modification, you will know whether it is an insider.

Su Lun chuckled lightly, threw the car keys to the parking boy at the door, and gave a tip of two hundred lisos, saying, "The car is parked for me."

With that, he put his arms around Reina's waist and walked into the door of the bar.

The Vaughan Brotherhood is easily recognizable by the tattoo of "Anchor" on the arm.

These guys are at the door.

And when Su Lun just passed by, several guys sneezed.

This is the most polluted area.

After entering the bar from the gate, there is still a flight of stairs. Su Lun looked at Lena, who looked calm beside him, and praised, "Well done."

Leina stole a glance behind her and saw that there was no one else around. Then she stuck out her tongue and said, "Sister Sabina has taught me a lot of disguise skills. However, I'm still a little nervous."

Su Lun listened and laughed.

Turning around, the soundproof curtain was opened, and the ear-piercing heavy metal music sounded like a bomb.

The lights in the bar were dim, and scantily clad girls were writhing and leading the dance on various stages. On the dance floor, young men and women swayed violently to the rhythm of the music.

The air smells of hallucinogens and hormones.

The subwoofer vibrated so much that his hair trembled, but Su Lun looked as usual, turned his face and asked Lena beside him, "Is it okay?"

"Um!"

Reina looked around, as if everything was new.

Her eyes were full of novelty.

The two were led to their seats by the bar's waiter.

Su Lun casually pointed to the wine list and ordered some drinks.

It didn't take long for the waiter in a sexy bunny costume to bring drinks.

Lena looked at the bunny girl whose breasts were about to be exposed, and didn't feel shy, she said with emotion, "Wow, it's so sexy."

The sound of the music was so loud that no one could hear it clearly. When she spoke, the two were very close.

Su Lun smiled and didn't speak. She filled Lena's glass with wine, raised it and touched it, "Cheers."

Lena held the glass that was about the size of her face and drank it down with pride.

Restless music, psychedelic aroma, ambiguous performance

Everyone in the bar was full of madness to vent their repression, and their eyes were blurred.

Astringent performances are always the core selling point of nightclubs.

Not only on the dance floor, but all around, there are strippers dancing in hormonal, flirtatious dances.

Their clothes also fell to the ground one by one, causing the surrounding drinkers to constantly exclaim and scream.

There was a small stage three meters away from the two of Su Lun's seats. The blonde had taken off only a thin layer of privacy sheet, and was still dancing vigorously on the steel pipe. The surging picture made people blush somewhat.

Reina finally felt a little shy, timid and full of novelty, and asked in a low voice, "Mr. Su Lun, do we want to tip? I think everyone else has given it."

Su Lun looked at her excited look and said, "Of course. If you want."

Reina listened, took out a few banknotes, and threw the money away, imitating the drinkers on the side.

As if he made a bold attempt, he looked very excited and whispered: "Wow~"

Su Lun could see that Reina was really happy.

It is probably rare for her to indulge her emotions like this, and she also tries hard to learn the attitude of other drinkers in the bar, and her body sways to the rhythm of the music.

Although the movement looked a little jerky, the smile on her face became brighter and brighter.

The two drank wine cup by cup, enjoying the rock music that made their hearts beat.

Su Lun knew that he didn't come to the bar just for fun, and his eyes were also examining everything in the bar.

Soul perception is released, the dance floor on the first floor, the private room area on the second floor, and the office area are almost everyone in the perception.

There are quite a lot of masters, two fourth-order, seven or eight third-order. It seems that they are all people from the Vaughan Brotherhood.

Su Lun naturally also noticed that when someone looked at him again, unfamiliar faces were always easy to notice.

At this time, he deliberately took out a scarlet potion and poured it into his wine glass.

If not, it didn't take long before a guy with a red cockscomb head leaned over and said familiarly: "Hey, this is the first time the boss is here at Rolling Stones?"

The first opening is full of rotten black teeth and corrupted oral cavity, which are the sequelae of taking psychedelics all year round.

Su Lun glanced at the crow on Ai's shoulder, then looked at the inverted cross that looked like a new tattoo, and said lightly, "Pets are also good. Tattoos are cool too."

"No? The most popular crow pet in Lington now."

The cockscomb head looked shy, and pointed to the inverted cross on his forehead, "I also think this tattoo is super cool!"

Saying that, he held back a sneeze.

Su Lun slapped the fan slightly to lighten the smell on his body, and asked tentatively, "What kind of religion does this tattoo look like?"

Jiguantou said mysteriously: "Have you heard of the Queen Rodrika cruise incident recently? It's the symbol of the cult's belief."

He also saw at a glance that Su Lun was an old bird in the underworld, and said directly: "I tell you, this is definitely the most fashionable tattoo on the road, it's cool! Those rich and young circles in Beicheng are now doing this."

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Su Lun smiled and didn't speak.

It turned out to be a cult.

Indeed, the sect of the Outer Gods has changed the color of serious people's conversations, and in the eyes of these rotten guys, it is simply the savior of the world.

The more alternative and darker things, the trendier they are.

Seeing that Su Lun didn't speak, as if he didn't want to be disturbed, Jiguantou immediately expressed his intention, "Boss, does the boss need some refreshing medicine to help?"

Su Lun said lightly: "I have. And I can guarantee that the goods in your hand are not as good as mine."

Saying that, he took out a scarlet potion and shook it.

Jiguantou obviously recognized the potion, and immediately said: "Yo, the boss knows it."

Su Lun said with an unsatisfactory look on his face, "The goods are good goods, but it's a pity that the Bacchus guy's goods are too diluted. That guy really has no reputation."

As soon as Jiguantou heard the names of the gang members, he immediately dispelled all doubts, and helped to explain: "This is a top-quality product, and the output is very low now. To tell you the truth, if you don't dilute it, you may still have it in your hands. not."

With a look of disdain on his face, Su Lun threw a stack of banknotes on the table, and said richly, "Money is not the problem. Good goods are the most important thing."

Jiguantou understood the hint and said, "Sorry, I don't have any in stock either."

But I was afraid of losing such a big customer with a lot of money. He hesitated for a moment, and then quickly said: "If you don't leave for the time being, a new batch of goods may arrive tonight. How many good ones will I keep for you?"

"Oh?"

Su Lun listened and thought, is this coming tonight?

Originally, I just came to touch the clues, but this seems to have happened directly.

There is an arrival, that is, someone is coming?

He directly took out a few bills as a tip, with an expression of no interest in talking: "Come and find me when you get the goods."

Jiguantou didn't have such a look. Out of the corner of the eye, he glanced at Lena, showing an ambiguous smile, "Okay. Boss, please play first, wait for my good news!"

Leina, who was on the side, listened to the whole city, and when she waited for the person to leave, she blinked and thought for a moment.

But she didn't say much, and raised her glass.

Watching the people leave, Su Lun quietly changed his drink and toasted.

You don't have to be so delicate when drinking in the bar, drink in big glasses.

Cup after cup.

Reina, who had been drinking red wine before, didn't have a strange color, and gradually a seductive blush appeared on her cheeks, as if she was slightly drunk.

Those young men and women on the dance floor are swaying their bodies wantonly on the dance floor. Under the dim light, they are restless, enthusiastic, sexy and charming.

It's a rare visit, and I don't know if I'll ever come to such a place again, Reina has some thoughts in her heart.

She suddenly pointed to the dance floor in the distance, hooked Su Lun's arm beside her, and said eagerly, "Mr. Su Lun, are we going to dance?"

After a pause, she said expectantly, "I haven't tried it yet."

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(End of this chapter)