Nightfall.
Chen Lun appeared in front of the Simon Museum.
Two grey square stone pillars stood in front of the door, one on the left and one on the right, but there was no gargoyle statue decoration on the top. The overall appearance was also similar to the dream.
He took a step, climbed the steps and walked straight into the door.
As you enter, the ticket window is on your right.
Chen Lun spent five silver goblets to buy the ticket. The tall security guard on the side whispered to him that the museum was only open until 10 o'clock in the evening, so he had to manage his time if he wanted to visit.
Chen Lun held up his hat, thanked the security guard, and walked straight in.
He did not carry the silver cane tonight, and his appearance was transformed using [Ultimate Beauty], becoming an ordinary-looking young man.
The interior decoration of the museum is very simple, but in its simplicity, it has a high-end charm, and the overall color scheme is black, white and gold. There is a faint floral scent in the air, and Chen Lun can judge that this should be some kind of precious fragrance, which is diffused throughout the venue through water vapor.
It was almost eight o'clock in the evening. There were not many visitors, but it was not deserted either. The five silver trophies ticket price was bound to keep most of the lower-class people out. Most of the guests here were middle-class or upper-class gentlemen and ladies.
They stopped in groups of three or four in front of antiques and famous paintings, appreciating them and chatting in low voices.
Chen Lun hid in the crowd very low-key, seemingly appreciating the exhibits seriously, but in fact, he was observing his surroundings secretly.
He discovered an interesting phenomenon.
That is, among these guests, there are actually more than a dozen extraordinary people hidden. They made some disguises and mainly wandered between the three exhibits, as if they were guarding them at all times.
"They are all extraordinary people from the Earth Faction. Judging from their temperament, most of them are consistent with the predictions in the dream. They are members of the History and Ritual Association."
Chen Lun speculated silently.
Immediately, he turned his attention to the three exhibits, which were a piece of stone fragment of unknown material, a yellowed parchment manuscript and an ancient book.
The stone fragments are triangular in shape and look like the corner of a tombstone.
Parchment manuscripts are like essays or letters.
The ancient book was the "Carmen's Notes" that Chen Lun was looking for, but he didn't know whether it was the second or third volume.
"Since the people from the History and Ritual Association are interested in them, they must be something more than simple... But given the current situation, it's not convenient to do anything."
Chen Lun thought.
Although these extraordinary people are only low-sequence, he can sense that there are still masters in the dark, who may be the strong men from the branch of the History and Ritual Association.
Chen Lun was confident that he could escape unscathed, but he couldn't take the things quietly. If he tried to rob, he would be discovered. He could only leave by teleporting, but that would make him easily exposed.
Chen Lun didn't want to make too much noise, and the people here were all ordinary people, so it would be easy to cause unnecessary casualties. He was not so cruel as to do that.
"There is always a way out. Let's find another way out."
Chen Lun thought.
If possible, he would rather get those things through conventional means.
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The next day.
Chen Lun found Hoyle, the owner of City Garden Theater.
He planned to obtain some information from the candidate for heir to the Simon family.
Hoyle seemed very happy to see Chen Lun coming . He invited Chen Lun to his office with sufficient respect and personally made a cup of black tea for him.
"Mr. Jack, why are you here at the theater today? The performance of 'Jack Circus' is scheduled at prime time on the weekend."
Hoyle laughed.
He has been very successful these days.
Although Covey, the dwarf troupe and the animal-taming sisters were sent to a mental hospital, with the reputation of Mr. Jack's wonderful performance last time, the City Garden Theater soon attracted the attention of several first-class performance troupes and successfully invited them to move in.
Now, there are good performances on stage from Monday to Friday, and the weekend is basically the time of Jack Circus. Noah and the Golov trio take turns to perform. After all, they are all extraordinary people, and they can create eye-catching performances by simply using some extraordinary means.
"Well, Mr. Hoyle, I just wanted to chat with you today."
Chen Lun took a sip of tea and spoke softly.
"I see. I don't have anything important to do right now. What would you like to talk about, Mr. Jack?"
Hoyle said this and enthusiastically took out his treasured cigar, but Chen Lun declined. He shook his head with some regret and lit one for himself.
In fact, Hoyle was not idle, but after hearing the purpose of Mr. Jack's visit, he chose to put aside the work at hand. After all, nothing is more important than this gentleman.
Chen Lun chuckled and asked Hoyle about the Simon Museum.
Hoyle seemed surprised and didn't know why Mr. Jack was suddenly interested in the museum, but he still told him everything he knew.
He said that the Simon Museum was not like other family businesses that were assigned to his brothers and sisters to run, but was managed by his father, Don Mann Simon himself.
This is because Hoyle's father has always been very keen on collecting antiques and paintings and other old objects, and the museum is his hard work.
"But when I went home recently, I found something strange..."
Hoyle suddenly remembered something and said so.
"Recently, my father has been giving away his collections to some of his friends. Even Omto College and other universities have received donations from him... Those were all antiques that he loved very much in the past, but I don't know why he suddenly didn't want them anymore."
He shook his head and puffed out smoke.
Chen Lun listened silently. Based on this incident, he thought of the predictions in the dream and the extraordinary people from the History and Ritual Association he met when he went to the Simon Museum last night.
'Maybe it was because of them? Those three exhibits were favored by the History and Ceremonial Society, so it put a lot of pressure on Hoyle's father...? '
Chen Lun guessed.
Hoyle took a puff of his cigar and continued:
"My father said yesterday that in a few days, he would pack up most of the museum's collections and send them to friends from other places in several batches... I really don't understand why he did this. Those things were collected by him over the past ten or twenty years with great effort, and he spent countless energy and gold pounds."
His expression seemed extremely puzzled, yet helpless.
Chen Lun put down his teacup, looked at Hoyle and said:
"Mr. Hoyle, I have something to ask of you."
"Um?"
Hoyle smiled.
"Mr. Jack, please tell me, I will definitely help you if I can do it!"
"Well, actually, I'm very interested in an exhibit in the Simon Museum. If possible, I hope you can help me get it from your father... Don't worry, I will pay enough gold pounds as the purchase fee."
Chen Lun said.
After hearing this, Hoyle waved his hands repeatedly.
"Of course that's no problem, Mr. Jack. If it's just one exhibit, I should be able to fight for it... Father doesn't feel bad about giving away such a large number of them. I'm sure you won't refuse if I take one of them out."
"In that case, I'll leave it to you, Mr. Hoyle."
Chen Lun smiled.
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Three days later in the morning.
While Chen Lun was having dinner, Golov strode in from outside and stopped beside him.
"Captain, there's movement at the Simon Museum."
Chen Lun swallowed the food in his mouth, turned his head to look at Golov, with an interested look on his face.
"Well, tell me about it."
The last time he came back, he asked Golov and the other two to keep an eye on the movements in the Simon Museum. Now, news has finally come.
Golov took off his hat and said:
"The Simon Museum was closed yesterday. This morning, four large carriages appeared at the door. The staff carried out many wooden boxes from the museum and put them on the carriages. It seemed that they were preparing to move the exhibits."
"I see."
Chen Lun put down his homemade chopsticks and wiped his mouth with a napkin.
"Barton and Morey are still watching?"
"Yes, Captain."
Golov nodded in reply.
Chen Lun picked up the black hat on the table and put it on, then stood up and walked out the door.
"Captain, you haven't finished eating yet."
Golov said quickly.
Chen Lun waved his hand without even turning his head.
"It's okay, it's not too late to come back and eat."
Immediately, he took a step forward and disappeared out of thin air.
There was another reason why Chen Lun rushed over so quickly, and that was that he was worried that Patton and Morey would be discovered by the people from the History and Ritual Association.
The Simon Museum moved its exhibits with such fanfare that the people in the History and Ritual Association must be aware of it. Chen Lun guessed that they would probably not just sit there and watch the three items being sent away and would most likely take some action.
Although Chen Lun had told Golov and the other two to just observe from a distance and not take any action, it was inevitable that the History and Ritual Association would have some strange exploratory items.
Right now.
In front of Simon Museum.
The four carriages were already loaded with wooden boxes. At the call of the museum director, the drivers raised the reins and the carriages started moving slowly.
In the alley far away, Patton and Morey were watching this scene.
"What should we do next?"
Patton asked in a deep voice.
"It's been a while since Golov went back. I believe the captain will be here soon... Just follow what we agreed on before. In case the captain can't find anyone, I'll follow him and you wait here."
Morey replied.
He had been in the circus the shortest time and considered himself inexperienced, so he thought he should do this relatively dangerous operation himself.
But at this moment, a familiar figure appeared out of nowhere in front of them.
“Captain!”
Upon seeing this, Patton and Morey immediately touched their chests and saluted.
"Okay, your mission is completed, go back first."
Chen Lun smiled at them.
"I'll do it myself from now on."
Patton and Morey looked at each other and nodded at the same time.
"Yes, Captain, please be careful."
"Don't worry, it's just a small thing."
Chen Lun waved his hand.
He turned around and looked at the four carriages gradually driving away, with a faint smile.
The next second, Chen Lun's appearance changed completely, from an extremely handsome young man to an ordinary middle-aged man.
He glanced at a few shadowy spots on either side of the road.
"The History and Ritual Association...is not going to give up so easily."
Chen Lun took a step forward and walked in the direction where the carriage had left as if taking a leisurely stroll.
"Let me see what you will do."