Peacock City.
East Port.
Under the cover of night, a huge cargo ship was quietly docked at the dock, inconspicuous.
Dozens of men wearing blue denim vests and caps were scattered around the area, smoking or chatting. They would occasionally look up and glance around, their eyes full of vigilance and scrutiny.
These are members of the Lanfan Gang, who have been ordered to guard outside the freighter and prevent any suspicious persons from approaching.
Although there are some power-for-money transactions between the top brass and the public security bureau, there is no need to worry too much about official inspections, but at least some precautions are still necessary. After all, those who board the freighter to participate in the "treasure hunt" are all well-known figures.
If there is even the slightest mistake, the consequences will be extremely serious.
At this time, a carriage slowly approached.
Several men in blue vests strode forward and cautiously stopped it, with their hands on their waists, ready to take out their flintlocks at any time to deal with any unexpected events.
The driver seemed familiar with the place. He skillfully took out a boat ticket and handed it to a man in a blue vest below.
"The ticket is fine. May I ask which gentleman is visiting the 'Treasure Hunt at Sea'?"
The man in the blue vest carefully checked the ticket and handed it back to the driver.
The driver stuffed it back into his suit pocket and smiled faintly:
"Lord Hodgson."
After saying that, the curtains of the carriage were pulled open from the inside, revealing the face of a young man with a mustache. He grinned, casually threw a silver cup out of the window, and said:
"Thank you for your hard work, this is a tip for you."
Several men in blue vests were overjoyed. They squatted on the ground to pick up the silver coins and said:
"Good night, Lord Hodgson, and happy treasure hunting!"
They bowed respectfully and lowered their heads.
The curtain was lowered, and the carriage continued to move forward. The other blue vests then returned to their "posts", continued their inspections, and lamented that big shots are rich.
The carriage finally stopped at the gangway of the freighter. Baron Hodgson got off the carriage alone, holding his black hat and holding a silver cane, and boarded the freighter.
The coachman watched his master get on the boat before driving the carriage away.
But in the carriage that no one could see, there was a Baron Hodgson!
He was tied up and collapsed on the ground, already unconscious. There was a bunch of smelly socks stuffed in his mouth, and I wondered if he would vomit up the food he hadn't eaten the night before when he woke up.
Chen Lun walked straight into the cabin. To his surprise, there were layers of checkpoints inside. Fortunately, he possessed the appearance transformation of [Ultimate Beauty], so these ordinary people did not suspect anything at all.
After three rounds of inspection and verification, Chen Lun finally entered the huge restaurant area.
This place doesn't look like a cargo ship at all. It is decorated in a magnificent style, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a luxurious palace. Marble round tables are fixed in order, and countless exquisite foods and high-end wines are placed on them. Gentlemen and ladies are chatting and laughing, toasting each other.
Chen Lun found a secluded corner to sit down to avoid meeting Baron Hodgson's acquaintances, and then observed everything in the hall with a chuckle.
On the upper deck of the cabin, in a luxurious bedroom, Viscount Harrington and several leaders of the Black Knife Brotherhood were drinking. They were facing a huge one-way floor-to-ceiling glass, observing the upper-class crowd in the restaurant.
"Your Excellency the Viscount is worthy of being the uncrowned king of Peacock City. He has collected enough goods in just a few days, and our treasure hunt can be held as scheduled... Compared with the past, there seem to be a few more guests this time, and I believe today's harvest will be more abundant."
A skinny man laughed.
He raised a glass of red wine and gestured to Viscount Harrington.
"Haha, I just hope you guys won't let me down again next time. It makes me so exhausted every time."
The Viscount smiled faintly and also picked up the red wine and took a sip.
"How's that little favor I asked you to do earlier?"
"Something unexpected happened."
"Um?"
Viscount Harrington frowned slightly and handed the wine glass casually, and the tall bodyguard who was wrapped tightly beside him took it.
"We sent out more than 20 Blue Sail Gang thugs, as well as two brothers from the gang... but none of them came back. They are all dead."
The skinny man said in a deep voice.
"Viscount, the young man you mentioned is really not simple... He is definitely an extraordinary person, and not a rookie."
Viscount Harrington was very upset by the news. He was silent for a few seconds, then looked up at the leader of the Black Knife Brotherhood and said:
"I've already told you that he is most likely a superhuman... Never mind, there's no point in saying this now. Since we've become enemies, the only way to stop future trouble is to kill him. What are you going to do?"
"Once the treasure hunt is over, I will have the three 'Black Blades' from Peacock City take action personally. It is because of them that the shelter dares not easily touch us..."
"That's good."
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"Please welcome the next batch of 'treasures' to the stage. Gentlemen and ladies who want to dig for treasure, please start bidding!"
In the restaurant, the lively atmosphere has gradually reached its peak.
On the steps right in front, a host in a suit and tie was explaining enthusiastically, and several strong men in blue vests were carrying iron cages onto the stage.
The cages were filled with naked women, who were placed on the stage like animals for people to appreciate. However, their heads, chests and abdomens were covered with , as if they did not intend to let the guests easily see the "truth" and thus stimulate their "curiosity".
Chen Lun sat in the corner, watching the scene with interest.
"They've even done something really fancy with the human auction. I really admire the bottom line of these people..."
He shifted his gaze from the shivering women in the cage to the black glass above and sneered.
The gentlemen and ladies present began bidding. It was as if they had taken off their usual disguises in the city and transformed themselves into wild beasts, bloodthirstyly pursuing the "caged delicacies".
Chen Lun's eyes suddenly narrowed.
He received a task reminder at this moment.
[Trigger B-level mission: Sin sinks! ]
Mission Description: An auction for the sale of women is being held on the "Sea Treasure Hunter". Countless high-ranking officials are going crazy for it. Behind all this, there are sins and atrocities. You can choose to stop it or turn a blind eye.
Mission objective: Investigate the mastermind behind the "Treasure Hunt" and prevent the auction from taking place.
Mission Rewards: 20,000 experience points, 50 gold pounds, and Peacock City Shelter Favorability. (This mission contains hidden rewards)
"The Peacock City Shelter, and the hidden rewards... It seems that there are more things behind this auction than I thought."
Chen Lun accepted the task, then slowly stood up and prepared to turn around and leave the restaurant area.
"But it doesn't matter... Investigate the mastermind? Stop the auction? I don't think it's necessary..."
Just as he reached the door, a bald man with a beard suddenly came towards him. The other person was fat and the gentleman's attire looked a little funny on him.
The bald man looked at Chen Lun in surprise.
"Hey, Baron Hodgson, didn't we agree to come together? How come you got here first..."
"I'm so sorry, I just can't wait."
Chen Lun smiled in response and opened his arms.
The bald man with a beard laughed heartily, showed a look between two men, and hugged Chen Lun naturally.
Chen Lun patted the other person's shoulder gently like a true friend , then pushed him away and left.
The bald man with a beard was startled for a moment, and then he walked into the restaurant in a daze, and took a glass of strong liquor from a passing waiter. He walked forward a few steps again, broke a candle on the table next to him, and lit the strong liquor in the glass.
Then, under the horrified gazes of several gentlemen and ladies, he threw the wine glass forward fiercely.
Bang!
The wine glass exploded, and the burning wine flew everywhere, instantly igniting the surrounding carpets and tablecloths. The orange flames began to spread, and a clanging noise was heard, accompanied by screams and shouts of fear.
Chen Lun completely ignored the chaos behind him and went straight up the stairs to the next floor.
Several men in blue vests were patrolling the corridor, smoking cigarettes while watching the night view. Although they heard the fierce noise, they did not react. It was obvious that they were used to such noise and did not take it seriously.
But at this moment, they found a gentleman walking slowly at the end of the corridor.
"Hey, sir, how can I help you?"
A man in a blue vest asked respectfully.
"Help me check the sea to see if there are any graves of yours."
Chen Lun approached slowly and spoke softly.
The men in blue vests were suddenly stunned. They had no idea what the gentleman was talking about and thought he was drunk.
Next second.
Whoosh! Bang! Bang!
The silver cane was waved casually, and several men in blue vests had their jaws and necks smashed on the spot. They flipped over the guardrail and fell into the sea with a few soft splashes.
"Sir, what are you doing?!"
Seeing this, a few blue vests who were a little further back immediately pulled out their flintlock rifles and shouted in a timid manner.
Chen Lun kept smiling and strode forward.
The blue vests gritted their teeth, ready to pull the trigger.
But the silver cane was faster than expected, smashing their wrist bones directly and falling on their faces the next second.
Bang bang bang!
The remaining few men in blue vests all fell into the sea, dead without a burial place, and the corridor was left empty.
Chen Lun came directly to a pressure cabin door.
Before he could open the door, it was opened from the inside.
A skinny man looked at him, looking extremely surprised, and even stunned for a moment. But he reacted quickly, and in the next second, he pulled out a sharp knife from his arms and stabbed him.
Bang!!
Just as the sharp knife was about to be used, a silver cane hit his forehead with lightning speed, making a loud bang.
The skinny man's body flew back into the room, lying on the ground like a puddle of mud. His head was deformed and twisted, with a huge pit in the head, and even split in half, with sticky scarlet paste overflowing .