Mechanical Alchemist

Su Lun had known from Sabina that the Umbrella Organization had a special poison for controlling certain members who were not very obedient.

Indeed, no one in the outside world could cure the poison.

Even within the Umbrella Organization, getting the antidote required high-level access.

But luckily, Sabina had that level of access.

Even more fortunate was that Su Lun had a fairly good relationship with this colonel from the Umbrella Organization.

Su Lun gave the antidote to Kai, and the two of them sat down and started to chat.

Kai, who had been prepared to die, saw every fatal problem being easily solved and was so shocked he didn't know what to say.

But after the shock, he quickly became indifferent.

That familiar feeling returned...

After the escort mission had gone wrong, Kai quickly guessed the truth.

He thought Su Lun was surely dead.

Yet, to his surprise, not only had Su Lun not died, but also, the commotion kept growing. He went from being a wanted criminal to an S-class heavyweight fugitive, and now an SS-level extremely dangerous fugitive...

Every time the Umbrella Organization issued a new arrest order, Kai knew that Su Lun had become stronger again.

...

As they talked, the conversation moved onto the ambush from earlier that day.

"Were the gunshot wounds on your body made by 'Gun King' Gage?"

"Yeah. That guy's 'Sixth Sense' ability is tricky, even when I got close to him, I couldn't kill him."

"..."

Kai emotionlessly fiddled with the bullet hole using tweezers, removing the bullet lodged in the bone. Judging by his practiced movements, he seemed to be very skilled at treating his injuries.

He didn't have any anesthesia, but his face remained unflinchingly devoid of any hint of pain, as if it wasn't his own body that had been shot.

While operating, he could still talk distractedly, "I heard that the Oliver family gathered at least a dozen second-order professionals to hunt you down this time. You should be careful..."

He still didn't know the reason for the incident, and thought Su Lun had been ambushed by accident.

So earlier, as soon as he got the message, he wanted to come to the "rescue" without worrying about the consequences.

In fact, he didn't say that, no matter how things went, he couldn't go back to "Umbrella" anymore.

Thinking that Su Lun had escaped the barrier by some special method, Kai specifically mentioned it.

Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Su Lun casually replied, "Oh, it's fine. I've killed all those people already."

Upon hearing this, Kai's gaze noticeably froze for an instant.

Thinking he had misheard.

But looking at Su Lun's expression, he soon smiled.

Only then did he realize that it would have been the same whether he came or not.

He didn't say anything more.

His old friend remained as strong as ever.

So strong that it felt... always so "outrageous."

For Kai himself, those things no longer mattered much to him anymore.

Second awakening of talents, special inheritances, strength... he had become indifferent to them all.

As long as he could kill, that was good enough.

But the fact was, not caring didn't mean he wasn't strong.

The current Kai, with his abilities, could stealthily assassinate some professionals and was a top-notch expert among the first-order professionals in overcoming second-order ones.

But compared with Su Lun, he was still far behind.

Yet, in some ways, that was truly good.

A hint of light, like the dawn of daybreak, full of hope, spilled out from Kai's eyes.

....

The current Kai had long since lost his cheerfulness and had become very steady.

He gave off the impression of a blade with its sharpness fully concealed.

Only when the conversation turned to the days they spent together in the Cross Society would a smile appear on his face.

Most of the time, he was silent.

However, the big turning point in life wasn't entirely bad for Kai.

His ghost-like movements were actually the result of his talents awakening a second time after countless life-and-death battles.

And because he had approached those adventures with a resolve to die, he was fearless.

He survived in the end and also found his own opportunity in the ruins. That "Stepping on Air" was an ancient "Shadow Assassin" professional inheritance he received in a cursed space.

....

Su Lun had the experience of metabolizing "X Serum," and he knew that this ruin was the best environment for absorbing potions.

Now that Kai no longer had any life-threatening concerns and had reached the threshold for advancement, he planned to stay in the ruins for a while.

Su Lun took out the spoils from killing "Poison Snake" Bright Jials.

The gear and advanced materials of that veteran second-tier assassin were highly compatible with Kai's abilities, and the storage ring was also full of occupational items for assassins, which he generously offered to Kai who had initially intended to decline.

After imparting some experience on the use of potions, the two parted ways.

Kai was no longer the ordinary gang leader he had been, as he now possessed considerable strength.

Su Lun had his own matters to attend to.

....

Meanwhile, as Su Lun and Kai were exchanging information,

Young Master Danze arrived hastily with the main force of the Oliver family.

Seeing the tight seal surrounded by nearly a thousand people, Young Master Danze was in high spirits.

With his vendetta about to be satisfied and the "Infinite Hair" material ready to be retrieved, he felt the suffocation in his chest finally easing.

"Bring someone to open the barrier!"

"Yes, Young Master!"

At his command, the purple light screen began to slowly dissipate.

The faces of the Oliver family members were filled with anticipation, imagining the sight of "SS wanted criminal Su Lun" caught with a blood-stained face or his body hanging...

But unexpectedly, as soon as the barrier opened, smoke erupted like a volcanic explosion, shooting into the sky.

"Be careful! Protect the young master!"

The sudden commotion, akin to an explosion, startled everyone.

The bodyguards quickly shielded Danze.

All had thought the noise was a bomb exploding, and they scattered, taking cover.

But after waiting for a moment and seeing no further commotion, they turned back to look at the few blocks enclosed by the seal.

The thick smoke cleared in an instant, revealing the soot-blackened, devastated streets.

Huh... where is everyone?

Phosphorus oil could burn clean through bones, and Su Lun, fearing the lack of oxygen, had even deliberately added an accelerant.

When they arrived, there were neither people nor bodies left—everything had been reduced to ashes.

The sudden opening of the barrier caused an instantaneous release of pressure, and even the ashes were scattered...

The members of the Oliver family were dumbfounded.

Each of them widened their eyes, trying to find something in the ashes.

Some rubbed their eyes, unwilling to believe what they were seeing.

Over a hundred people vanished into thin air, leaving only charred remains?

Gradually, an unbelievable suspicion emerged in their minds: could it be... an accident?

Clearly, that was indeed the case. Continue reading on empire

Although no one was to be found, the sealed streets bore obvious signs of a struggle.

Stunned for a moment, Danze erupted in fury, "Damn it! What the hell happened here!"

Suddenly, the thousand-strong troop fell silent, with no one daring to respond.

As the fire roared, they all guessed the truth but dared not speak it.

Around, only one person's bright eyes shimmered with a glint that others found hard to notice, a trace of hidden amusement crossing her expression.

This was none other than Sabina, who had come to "enjoy the show".

She had initially come in case of an accident, to see if there were any chances to save people.

Looking at the situation now, it seemed she had worried needlessly.

Even though she knew that Su Lun had mastered spatial abilities and couldn't be confined by the spatial barrier,

it still felt unbelievable.

After all, he was surrounded by more than a dozen second-tier professionals and many elite fighters.

She had only provided Su Lun with information but wasn't privy to his combat plans.

Initially, she thought... Su Lun just wanted to lure a few target individuals and then teleport away.

Now it seemed he had eliminated everyone?

Looking at the scene before her, the stunning Gang Lady revealed a look of disbelief mixed with delight.

She gazed at the dark streets and murmured to herself, "Master is truly formidable..."

....

An operation that had stirred a great commotion ended in a nearly farcical conclusion.

The news of the Oliver family's capture of "SS wanted criminal Su Lun" had spread throughout the camp before Young Master Danze set out. Everyone was waiting to hear the good news.

Now, however, what came back was almost a "supernatural" update.

With the spatial barrier in place, no one knew what had happened.

But the truth was, the wanted criminal hadn't been caught, and the Oliver family's elite fighters were annihilated.

When the news reached the Dawn camp, there was an uproar.

The complete loss of more than a dozen second-tier professionals, all well-known and established fighters, was a fact that could not be concealed.

Even the incident at the monastery got exposed along with it.

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Everyone finally realized that the fugitive possessed the ability to easily kill second-tier professionals.

The wanted poster described someone who only committed violence with forbidden objects, a mere first-tier?

Go to hell with that information!

Bounty Hunters who had previously thought that a "walking jackpot" had been captured, lamenting the loss of a great opportunity, were now all relieved they hadn't encountered that god of death.

Suddenly, the entire camp was buzzing with the bizarre story.

....

As for Su Lun, the instigator, he had already appeared in the Black Baron Tavern, leisurely drinking.

This was a place frequented by Umbrella Organization and Steam Faction members.

But it had become the safest place due to the presence of Sabina.

Because he was delayed reminiscing with Kai in the ruins, by the time Su Lun returned it was nearly evening, and the news of the encirclement battle had already spread wildly in all the taverns of the camp.

The tavern was packed with drinkers.

Ordinarily, conversations revolved around Scavenger updates, various gossips...

But today, everybody was only talking about that strange encirclement battle.

Scavengers were relaying the news heard from various channels and gathering it all in the tavern.

"Let me tell you, the latest information... some detectives went to investigate the scene and said they found some silver hair and traces of battle, confirming it wasn't any paranormal means or a mutual destruction with a forbidden object. That Su Lun, indeed, had a big fight in the sealed space with the encirclement team..."

"Impossible. No matter how strong Su Lun is, he can't possibly have killed more than a dozen high-ranking professionals by himself, can he? These rumors are too unreliable..."

"Rumors? Haha, the list of eleven dead veteran professionals is already out. Go see for yourself if there's any of them left alive?"

"I freaking told you before that Su Lun is a third-tier professional, and you guys didn't believe me? You believe now, huh? My goodness, over a dozen high-ranking professionals, and hundreds of people didn't leave a single survivor..."

"I heard Su Lun is acquainted with 'Hyena'. Wasn't 'Gun King' Gage involved in the encirclement too? I heard Hyena fought Gage to cover for Su Lun's escape..."

Hehe, you guys probably don't know, Hyena is ridiculously strong as well. Not only did Gage fail to kill him, he himself got cut twice..."

"Lucky for Gage that he was tied up; if he had gone, he'd probably be sent to his doom by now..."

"No kidding, Su Lun and that Hyena both really come out of the same mold with a violent temper and a heavy hand. Whoever crosses them, it's relentless. The Oliver family is going to hurt for this..."

"Yikes, untouchable, untouchable. From now on, no one talk to me about earning the bounty on Su Lun! Even if I spot the guy, I'm walking the other way..."

"..."

Su Lun listened with interest on the side.

Indeed, there were some capable people among the professionals who analyzed the situation just by surveying the scene.

But fortunately, after listening for a while, it was all unimportant information.

No one knew the key information about his abilities.

After all, those who had seen it were all dead.

....

The tavern was especially lively tonight.

While Su Lun was drinking, the whole tavern suddenly quieted down.

He didn't need to look to know that Sabina had arrived.

Every time she appeared, it was with such a commotion.

He shared some kind of spiritual connection with this succubus servant; as soon as she came within a certain distance, he immediately sensed it.

Sabina naturally noticed Su Lun sitting in the corner and glanced over as well.

It appeared to be a casual, indifferent look, but the playful charm in the corner of her eyebrows was naturally meant for Su Lun, her master.

After just one look, Sabina did not show any abnormality from her usual demeanor and elegantly went upstairs.

The tavern became noisy once again.

Su Lun drank a few more glasses and, considering the time, went to the restroom.

Avoiding the eyes of others, he teleported and appeared on the third floor of the tavern.

This was the supreme VIP room floor.

Even though the Black Baron Tavern was particularly bustling tonight, even the several rooms on the third floor were crammed with people.

Scantily-clad women walked back and forth in the corridor, but Su Lun didn't go outside; instead, he waited in the toilet stall.

Soon, the subtle sound of high heels echoed.

Su Lun unlocked the door, and a woman with a graceful figure darted in.

Sabina locked the door behind her, rubbed her Alchemy Ring, and casually set up a one-way sound barrier.

She looked at Su Lun with a sultry smile, "Sir, you were looking for me~"

As she spoke, her sizzling body boldly pressed up against him, acting coy like a maid pleasing her master.

Before Su Lun could speak, Sabina winked and complimented, "Oh~ Sir, you were really strong today."

Su Lun gave a faint smile, not saying much, and directly asked, "How's the news today?"

He had come, of course, to get firsthand information from Sabina, confirming his plans for the future.

If necessary, he might temporarily leave the camp and hide in the ruins to lay low.

Sabina responded, "They haven't found any useful clues. Young Master Danze is currently fuming. But since Sir, you killed everyone, there are also some clever folks starting to suspect that there are issues within their own ranks."

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She spoke in a delicate voice, her soft body clinging to him entirely. The straps of her satin pencil skirt had slipped down with the movement, exposing her fair and delicate skin to the air...

Sabina had no intention of adjusting her dress, and did not mind flashing this man in front of her.

"Hmm..."

Su Lun seemed to be lost in thought upon hearing this, showing little surprise.

He had thoroughly enjoyed his killing spree before, and a blaze had consumed most of the traces, but some hazards couldn't be eradicated.

Take, for instance, the stockpiled kerosene, or certain details during the chase.

Those with discerning eyes could naturally tell that Su Lun must have some intelligence in hand.

Thinking it over, he asked, "Will it cause you any trouble?"

Listening to Su Lun's immediate concern for her situation, Sabina's smile grew even more seductive, "No. I used spiritual power to hypnotize and extract the information; those who leaked it have no idea themselves. Even if suspicions arise, they won't fall on me."

While speaking, she also opened Su Lun's hands and wrapped them around her slender waist, placing his large hands on her perky buttocks.

Perhaps because of time and familiarity, Sabina had also figured out her master's temperament.

Although he always had an expressionless face, he was quite reasonable.

Occasionally, she could be a bit more impudent~

For example, by making a provoking move first.

"Hmm. You've done very well."

Su Lun had also grown accustomed to his maid's constant flirtations and naturally enjoyed her enthusiasm.

Despite being very familiar with the firmness and shape of the beauty before him, the touch still felt like a bone-deep indulgence.

The charm of a succubus wasn't just for show; it was etched in their very bones.

It was an extreme seduction that never grew tiring.

...

Having heard the intelligence, which was more or less as he expected, Su Lun let out a sigh of relief.

At that moment, he thought of something and pulled out a storage ring, adding, "By the way, find an opportunity to hang these gadgets in the Olli family's auction house."

Inside the storage ring were, naturally, the "Thousand Threads" implants stripped from the Trickster Lloyd's body.

Su Lun intended to "return" this item to Young Master Danze during this visit.

Leaving aside the witch's hair strands, the main material used in these implants, the 'Tismoxing Iron Filament Worm,' was one of the few types of threads best suited for Puppet Masters.

Since getting his hands on the witch's hair was unlikely, if a finished product like "Thousand Threads" appeared on the market, that young master would certainly not miss it.

Su Lun naturally wanted to give Danze a helping hand, enabling him to advance earlier.

After all, from Lloyd's Soul Shard, he knew that there was an item in the Olli family's treasury which was very suitable for Puppet Masters.

Thinking that once Young Master Danze advanced to the second rank, he would likely carry that treasure with him.

One shouldn't shear the sheep too frequently; they also need time to grow their fleece.

"Yes, sir."

Sabina took the storage ring and, upon a single glance, guessed what Su Lun intended to do, although she didn't understand why he wanted to do it.

But she didn't ask why, as the master's orders were naturally to be followed through.

...

As someone leading intelligence operations, Sabina didn't need to be reminded to be cautious with her tasks; she could handle them very well.

Having given his instructions for the official business, Su Lun thought and then added, "I won't be making appearances recently, you should be careful on your own."

Sabina blinked, "Sir... Won't you be coming over at night anymore?"

The tone of implied complaint was the kind to stir up a heated restlessness in one's lower abdomen.

"Hmm."

Su Lun knew she wasn't asking but implying something else.

At this moment, he remembered something and took out an ancient mirror, saying, "Oh right, this time I acquired a cursed item which is very compatible with your abilities..."

As he spoke, he took out the "Angus's Dream Refraction Mirror" obtained from slaying the Dream Thief Janet.

This type of cursed item, capable of remote release of spiritual power, was indeed a rare treasure.

Sabina received the mirror, and it seemed she didn't care at all about how effective the item was.

Like a kitten rewarded with dried fish, her eyes instantly showed pure joy, "Ah~ Master, is this a gift for me~"

She pressed even closer to him, clearly displaying her heartfelt surprise.

As soon as she finished speaking, a warmth pressed against him, and his hands could feel nothing but silky smoothness.

Su Lun didn't speak, but smiled and patted her head.

And coincidentally, at that moment, the room next door suddenly stirred. It sounded like a patron and a courtesan hastily entered the same cubicle and then "clang" shut the door, quickly followed by the sounds of rapid breathing and the rustling of clothes.

The private rooms on the third floor all had individual bathrooms; typically, few patrons visited here. The neighboring inn was also close by, but where drinks flowed freely, such secluded spots were bound to stir the restlessness in people...

Su Lun and Sabina, both with keen senses, listened to the commotion next door with crystal clarity.

The atmosphere instantly turned ambiguous with the sounds from next door.

At this moment, Sabina's straps had completely slipped off, her half-dressed state and her heavy, majestic curves all but spilling out.

She showed no care for the complete exposure, wrapping her arms around Su Lun's neck and displaying her allure unabashedly, "Sir, are you in a hurry?"