Mechanical Alchemist Chapter 605: Return to Old Town
Su Lun, Mr. Mirror and Pestoya just chatted without saying a word.
The atmosphere in the hot spring pool is also relaxed and pleasant. They are like a family, chatting about business and trivial matters of life, and occasionally joking, laughing and having fun.
In fact, after getting along for a long time, Su Lun also knew that his senior sister looked cold and distant, but she was actually very easy to get along with. She is kind, courageous, wise, and considerate. Almost every word that can be thought of to describe a good person can be used for her.
It’s just that Mr. Jing likes to be quiet, and his bloodline has a cold temperament. In addition, she was indeed Sir Isaac's biological daughter from a thousand years ago. She was too senior and no one could talk to her about topics other than business matters.
Except for the junior brother Su Lun.
This is particularly close.
Although Mr. Jing himself didn’t like to talk, when Su Lun spoke, she listened with great interest, and occasionally there would be a gentle smile like the spring breeze in his beautiful eyes.
Unknowingly, the wound on his lower ribs was treated, and Mr. Jing lay down by the pool again, revealing a large area of his beautiful back as smooth as jade.
The scars left by the Holy Light looked like burns, spreading from the lower ribs to the lower back. The red patch was particularly conspicuous on the snow-white skin.
Thankfully it was resolved in time, otherwise the erosion would have continued to spread.
That kind of pain is simply not something ordinary people can bear.
Su Lun concentrated on treating the wound on Mr. Jing’s lower back, pulling the cold air out from between the bones and flesh little by little. Then use the dark alchemy formula to neutralize and digest the sacred law.
This is a boring and long process.
Not long after.
Su Lun let out a long breath, and the healing green light in his hand dimmed.
He now possesses almost absolutely rigorous thinking ability, and the process of resolving the injury went as smoothly as expected.
But it's not finished yet.
Su Lun's current eighth-level strength is to deal with injuries that exceed the ninth-level erosion of the sacred law. It takes a lot of mental energy and only about one-tenth can be removed at a time.
It is estimated that it will take more than a week to completely deal with it.
Okay!
At this time, Su Lun breathed out a sigh of relief, said something while patting her hands habitually.
The snap was particularly clear in this wilderness.
However, as soon as this slap fell, he was stunned when he reacted instantly: His slap happened to hit the round and straight top?
Because I have to deal with Qianjiu's injuries on weekdays, I habitually do small tricks to take advantage of him. This is purely unintentional.
However, this time it was my senior sister.
Although there was a soaked gauze between them, this action was somewhat frivolous.
Mr. Jing received this slap on the butt, and was obviously slightly surprised.
But fortunately, her back was turned, and the strange color disappeared in a flash. She stood up as usual and said calmly: Let's go.
Originally this small misunderstanding was harmless, but there happened to be a third person here.
Besides, Pestoya blinked with big eyes, extremely curious.
How could she pass up this opportunity to tease Su Lun? She put her hands on her hips and let out a weird smile like a witch, shouting: Sister, I saw that Su Lun deliberately touched your **** just now.
Look, this ghost lady learned the exaggerated tone of those theater performances and said: Oh~ I just saw a lady’s **** being violated by a man’s hands. The beautiful lady will beat up that rash man. ?
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As soon as these words came out, things that neither Su Lun nor Su Lun cared about at first suddenly became subtle.
Mr. Jing is also a little helpless towards his quirky sister.
It’s not a response, it’s not a response.
It was an unintentional act, so there is nothing to mind.
Su Lun felt that he was in the wrong, but Mr. Jing didn't say anything, and he didn't take it seriously. Instead, he glanced at Pestoya angrily, pinched her face, and pulled her for a long time.
As expected, Pestoya was fooled by this pinch, and she sat on his neck with a grin on her face,
Ah... Damn Su Lun, you pinch my face again, I will strangle you to death!
Old Ringtown was once the secret mine of Archduke Raphael. Later, after the ambitious Grand Duke was restored to the throne and died suddenly, the place was taken over by the Reims family. Later, Catherine became the emperor of the empire, and this place became part of the empire.
In the past, the residents of Old Ringtown were filled by slaves brought by the Raphael family. Now that the United Empire has abolished slavery and lordship, it has also become a special administrative region of the United Empire.
Old Lington was originally a mining pit, where many mineral deposits and ancient ruins were buried. Also because it is a plane passage that existed countless years ago, there are also a large number of specialties and ancient ruins from the abyss plane.
The most attractive thing is the ruins of the legendary city of Dawn left by the former alchemy demigod Sir Isaac.
Therefore, after Oldlington was opened to the outside world, it also attracted countless adventurers to take risks.
However, due to the plane war, the United Empire controls almost all seagoing ships. There was originally a cruise ship from Luying to Old Lington a few days ago but suddenly stopped running, and only a few warships could travel. Jiulingdun has almost become the isolated city it once was.
Fortunately, Su Lun's current space ability can go anywhere, and he didn't plan to waste time looking for any sea ships. He teleported all the way and arrived at the Black Barrier Reef not long after.
In order to keep it secret, Archduke Raphael only had an inconspicuous fortress on this small island disguised on the sea on the black tower. But things have changed a lot now.
On the sea, Su Lun and Mr. Jing looked at the war fortress in the distance that looked like a hedgehog with many artillery guns, and their expressions were slightly different.
Once they broke out of the Black Tower and fought a battle with the pirates of the Third Fleet of the North Sea Fleet here. At that time, Su Lun was only a small second-level professional, and fighting a group of pirates was full of dangers. But he didn't expect that when he came back, he would already be at level eight.
When I revisit my old place, some memories emerge unconsciously.
At that time, Su Lun still remembered how he mustered up the courage to go back and save Mr. Mirror. Later, the two encountered a storm at sea and drifted for many days before they met Jike and his father who were going to Blizzard City to sell furs.
Obviously Mr. Jing also remembered that there seemed to be light and shadow passing through her eyes, and sighed slightly: I haven't been back for several years, and this place has changed a lot.
Su Lun raised his eyebrows and said: Yes. I don’t know what’s going on with Old Rington now.
He didn't intend to alarm anyone. He pinched the Warlock Seal and a space crack appeared in front of him.
The two stepped inside.
Looking again, there is already a bustling scene with tall buildings all around.
This is the inner city of Old Rington.
The tall black tower stands in the center of the city, and the alchemical light source illuminates the underground city. The high wall separates the inner city from the outer city, the cake layout of urban areas 1 to 8, the futuristic blue glass super-tall buildings, and the bacon that is hundreds of meters high with billowing white smoke
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Everything is familiar,
Although the North Sea Fleet's robbery plundered a lot of wealth from Old Lingtown, it did not damage its foundation. This underground city has long since restored its former prosperity.
Pedestrians were passing by on the street, and the hustle and bustle of hawking was extremely lively.
Due to its isolated development, the inner city of Old Rington has an alternative prosperity that is not inferior to any other city.
Most of the old acquaintances rushed out together, and there was nothing to miss.
Su Lun and Mr. Jing did not stay in the inner city for long. They teleported again and appeared outside the inner city wall.
Unlike before, the outer city has changed a lot.
The dilapidated scene of the past no longer exists, and a large number of high-rise buildings have been built.
After the abolition of slavery and seigneury, everyone in Old Rington became citizens of the Empire. Without the exploitation of high taxes, the endless exploitation of slaves is no longer the case. The finances gained by people's adventures are enough for them to live a prosperous life.
Oldlington is the birthplace of neuromechanical technology, and various mechanical transformation industries are also very developed here.
Adventurers with modified mechanical prosthetics can be seen everywhere on the street. Tingkou
Yin, there are even many outsiders from Marfa.
Also because of the transfer of Marfa's top technology, Jiulington's mechanical prostheses now have a new look, and the research and development of various mechanical technologies has made a qualitative leap. Various mechanical modification shops can also be seen everywhere on the streets.
Su Lun is going to No. 88 Ginkgo Street, that small building in Nancheng.
Seeing how much changes had taken place in Old Lingdun, they were no longer in a hurry and decided to revisit their old place and watch it while walking.
The two of them walked on the street. Various modified motorcycles could be seen whizzing on the street everywhere, and various shops on both sides of the street were also bustling with activity.
The outer city is completely different from the original scene of the war-torn slums, and it now looks like a normal city.
However, as they walked, they also heard some other news.
I originally thought that we poor people could live a good life, but I didn’t expect that the newly appointed governor had only returned to the previous feudal system within a few months.
Yes. With taxes so high, treasures obtained from hunting must be sold to the city lord's palace first. As a result, there will probably be fewer and fewer outside adventurers and businessmen...
What other outsiders will come? Haven’t you seen that cruise ships are now under control? And the alchemy academy that the empire said before that we civilian children can also go to, isn’t it abolished now? Looking at the situation, the governor still They want to monopolize alchemy knowledge like before and lock us up and enslave us for generations.
Didn’t it mean that the empire had lost its nobility and had abolished slavery? Aren’t we all pardoned from slavery? The law says that we are free and can go anywhere
Haha, do you believe what those noble gentlemen say? They say they are preparing supplies for the war, but anyone with a discerning eye knows that those guys are just making money for themselves, just like the former Archduke Raphael.
Shh. Keep your voice down. Don't you know the identity of the Governor? If you dare to say this in private, you may get into trouble.
What identity?
Don’t you know that Lord Governor Merlin is the youngest son? Master Merlin is the strongest professional in the empire. I heard that because of their outstanding military exploits, His Majesty the Emperor gave Jiulingdun as a fiefdom to their family...
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Su Lun and Mr. Jing walked on the street and did not deliberately inquire about it, but they also got a general idea of the current situation in Old Lingdun from the words of some adventurers.
It seems that Master Merlin relied on his position as the first minister in the palace to ask the parliament for the position of Governor of Old Lington.
Then when the new lord named Alvin Gregory came, he restored the original signs of lord centralization,
But after all, a large part of the current Old Lingdun adventurers are outsiders. They have seen the free system outside. How can they stand this kind of oppression? Naturally, there will be complaints.
But this resentment will slowly disappear after being isolated from the world.
Su Lun was slightly surprised when he heard this: The United Empire now has a new ninth level?
Mr. Jing nodded: Yes. I have been in Mafa during this period, and I have only heard that there is a new ninth-level person, but I have never seen him. Judging from the intelligence sent by the Mirror Organization in Linton, this Merlin priest was once the royal guard of Prince Carnap. He was a veteran eighth-level man with good strength. He was newly promoted to the ninth level more than half a year ago and is now the number one priest in the palace. .
As she said that, she added: Professionals who can advance to the ninth level will not be inferior in strength and talent. But he seems to be of the old school who supports aristocracy. The intelligence coming from Linton said that this Merlin Gregory was not getting along well with the New Deal, and he was quite trying to coerce his power and respect himself. But due to his strength, no one can say anything. Now it seems that it is.
Su Lun also showed a half-smiling expression as he listened.
Having another ninth level is a good thing, but an inconsistent ninth level is a big problem.
This guy obviously has selfish motives for arranging for his son to come to Old Lingtown to be the governor.
This place is far away from Lu Ying's homeland, and even if there is a war, it will be difficult to be affected.
That Master Merlin probably wants to find a way out for his descendants.
But I know it, so I can’t do anything to him
No.
Su Lun could already imagine that someone as smart as Catherine would probably have a headache.
For a ninth-level person, it’s not that there is nothing you can do, but that you can’t fight among yourself at this juncture.
The Empire’s No. 1 Enshrinement represents the Empire’s highest combat power. No matter what happens to Master Merlin, the negative impact will be infinite.
At this time, Mr. Jing said again: And... there is intelligence that some people who support Merlin Gregory's old sect have close ties with the people of the Tianmu sect. However, there is no definite evidence and it is difficult to draw a conclusion now.
Oh?
When Su Lun heard this, a stern look flashed in his eyes.
Using your status to benefit yourself is selfish at best.
It’s also human nature.
But if you are involved with the people of the Tianmu Sect, you are... surrendering to the enemy.
Su Lun turned his eyes and guessed: Senior sister, could it be that these guys were behind the attack on you and the ambush of the United Fleet?
Mr. Jing didn’t rush to draw a conclusion and said calmly: It’s hard to say.
But after walking a few steps, she said again: It just so happened that the matter here was settled, I want to go to Linton. You will know what will happen then.
Hmm.
Su Lun heard the deep meaning behind the calm tone.
If the rear area is not handled well, such as when Mr. Jing was ambushed before, or if the combined fleet was ambushed several times, there will be no need to fight a plane war, and the internal collapse will occur first.
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However, the two chatted for a few words and then stopped talking.
A ninth-level person is indeed a ceiling-level expert in the eyes of others.
But in the eyes of the two of them now, it is not a problem that cannot be solved.
The current Dawn Regiment is much stronger than a newly promoted ninth level.
If Master Merlin really had other intentions, even if he was at the ninth level, they would not leave such a hidden danger.
Su Lun and the two teleported together, and soon they had arrived at the location of Ginkgo Street in their memory.
With alchemy and various mechanical prostheses in Old Town, the speed of urban construction is naturally unstoppable.
When Su Lun came, the street where he once lived felt completely unrecognizable. There were dense high-rise buildings everywhere and the street was much more lively than before.
Fortunately, the street name has not changed. The two walked along the street. Su Lun saw at a glance that the small western-style building at No. 88 was still there.
This is a haunted house after all.
The reason Su Lun didn't come in a hurry was because he knew that no one could handle this cursed space.
In addition to using tricks like him, he also knew how to come out by chanting the name of the resentful master of the cursed space. To others, this is definitely a T-level space.
After all, he had already taken out the "Living Corpse Research Journal" from the safe on the second floor, and no one would know the name of the resentful master no matter how much he searched for it later.
If he wanted to go to the morgue on the third underground floor, Su Lun estimated that even the seventh- and eighth-level professionals might not be able to survive.
This dilapidated small western-style building looks out of place among a bunch of new buildings.
Su Lun walked to the small western-style building and stayed for a moment. At this time, a little boy wearing a peaked cap with a cigarette case hanging around his neck immediately came up to him and asked enthusiastically: Sir, do you want to buy cigarettes?
As he said that, he saw Mr. Jing and couldn't help but admired: Oh, you are the most beautiful lady I have ever seen.
Mr. Jing smiled slightly as he listened.
Even though the wide-brimmed hat hid her beautiful face, her otherworldly temperament still made the children's eyes shine.
Su Lun didn't smoke, but after hearing this compliment, he glanced at the price tag, took out a 100-riso note, and bought a pack of cigarettes.
The kid in the peaked hat happily accepted the money, but seeing that the two were interested in the house, he reminded them: Are you two adventurers from outside? Forgive me, this is a haunted house. If you want to rent a house, I suggest that Norton Street in front is more suitable, as there are still old buildings there
The best soup restaurant in Lingtong, you must try it when you come to Old Lingtong.
Su Lun smiled: Yes. We just took a look.
The boy didn't say much and left with a polite smile: I wish you both good luck.
Su Lun failed to catch the familiar cross badge on the little boy's chest. Looking at his leaving figure, Su Lun smiled brightly: It turns out that the Cross Society is still there.
Norton Street is the core territory of the Cross Society, and Qiantiao was once the eldest sister of that street. This kid is introducing business to his gang's territory.
Mr. Jing also had a slight smile on his face as he listened, yes.