Mechanical Alchemist

The port of Caquetlo is very large, and there are separate ports for cargo and passenger traffic, separated by a half-hour drive.

The cargo port handles a large amount of bulk goods from Luying's various territories every day, and some of them cannot be transshipped in time, so there is an extremely large warehouse area near the port.

The Thunder Cat Chamber of Commerce has rented several large warehouses in the port.

On the steam car, Su Lun and Reina were still talking happily. Reminiscing about the old days, and talking about some anecdotes in Lingdon, I don't feel that time flies.

At this moment, the speed of the locomotive suddenly slowed down.

Lena glanced at the front and introduced: "The front is the warehouse management area of ​​the port, which is very big. It is so big that even if you drive around it, it will take more than half an hour."

"oh."

Su Lun opened the corner of the curtain on the window, instinctively alerted him to look out, and looked around.

Only then did I see that there was a queue before entering the gate of the warehouse area.

There were probably two or three cars ahead.

It is a normal routine inspection, and you need to show the pass and chamber of commerce materials for entering the warehouse management area.

But Su Lun glanced at the people on guard at the door, his gaze shrank suddenly, and then he lowered the curtains.

Seeing his expression changed, Lena asked, "What's wrong?"

Su Lun shook his head, signaling not to speak.

The old housekeeper Anthony who was driving had already prepared all the materials, and soon passed smoothly and entered the warehouse area.

The steam car moved away from the checkpoint, and then Su Lun spoke seriously, "We are being watched."

Lena's expression froze when she heard that, but she cast a puzzled look, "Have you been targeted?"

"Um."

Su Lun pondered for a moment, and said, "It's coming for us. It should be that batch of goods that was targeted. There is a high probability that it is someone from Grand Duke Rafael."

Lena was a little puzzled, and guessed something, "Ah, you mean those guard posts just now?"

"Um."

Su Lun nodded, narrowing his eyes slightly, "The eyes of those guards looking at us just now were wrong. What's more, one of them is a Tier 3 professional."

The man was well hidden, and he looked like a professional intelligence officer.

But it can't hide from the perception of the soul.

Reina immediately understood what she said.

Tier 3 professionals are prominent figures everywhere, and it is absolutely impossible to be a guard!

"But. Obviously"

She wanted to explain that there was no problem with the channel, and there was enough money, so how could there be a problem?

But now it is obviously meaningless to talk about these topics, and Lena's expression became serious, a little anxious: "This is terrible, the goods are in the warehouse, and it is too late to transfer them now. I probably know that the buyer is coming, those guys It may be aimed at you, Mr. Sullen."

As she spoke, a look of worry flashed across her face, but she immediately thought of a way to deal with it, and said: "I will immediately arrange someone to act as a buyer, and deal with this place first! Then I will find a way to get the goods out."

Su Lun glanced at Leina, this once silly and sweet little girl has indeed matured, and she is very good in both coping and strategy.

But when he heard the proposal, he still shook his head and asked calmly, "Which warehouse is the goods in?"

Leina said: "K322 warehouse."

Su Lun nodded and said, "It's normal. Just drive a little slower."

"Go normally?"

Lena didn't know what Su Lun was up to, so she was slightly taken aback when she heard the proposal.

But when she looked at Su Lun's calm expression, it seemed that the two of them had returned to the dark underground world of Old Lington, and he would always solve all troubles with absolute calmness.

Reina nodded seriously: "Okay!"

As Su Lun said, he took out another necklace engraved with space runes, and said, "I'll give you a small gift. Take it, and I'll know where you are at any time."

This was picked out from the pile of treasures in the sea ruins back then. It looked pretty and could carry space runes, so he took it as a meeting gift.

Reina took the necklace with the beautiful sapphire pendant, and suddenly her thoughts completely escaped, leaving only surprise: "This is a gift from Mr. Su Lun?"

"Um."

Su Lun smiled, but didn't explain much.

He squeezed the double surgeon's seal, and an imperceptible spatial fluctuation surged.

Looking again, the whole person has disappeared in the seat.

It was only then that Leina realized what Su Lun was going to do, her eyes were bright, and she murmured: "He has become so powerful."

Looking at the gemstone necklace in her hand, she was obviously prepared.

Moreover, the chamber of commerce already had a jewelry business, so she could tell at a glance that this necklace was an absolute rare treasure.

Received a gift, super happy!

Su Lun knew very well that most of the goods he needed were controlled metals.

Those things can almost only be used for military purposes, such as high-precision mechanical parts of mechanical armor, battleships, and mechanical octopuses.

Because the Luying military's own military machinery is backward, the sales of such metals in the market are not large. Although it is a controlled contraband, it is not prohibited from circulation. It's just that it is forbidden to circulate to the outside world, for fear of being bought by the people of the Marfa Empire.

As long as it is not shipped out of the country in large quantities all year round, and a small amount is circulated on the black market, the Luying military will turn a blind eye.

Even though Su Lun's demand is quite large, compared with the military purchase demand of the Marfa military, it's not a drop in the bucket.

This amount would not have attracted anyone's attention in the first place.

This is also the most important reason why Reina and the others were able to acquire so many materials from the black market.

However, it is different now that Grand Duke Rafael has become the "Sixth Congressman".

Now that it is confirmed that neuromechanical technology has leaked out, and no one can be caught, then it is good to follow the clues from the raw materials.

In the batch of goods that Su Lun wanted, there were many kinds of special metals that were only needed for neuromechanical technology, such as [Armand Alloy], [Mithril] and so on.

And Luying's largest rare metal trading market, where all kinds of mine owners gather, is in Lingdun, and you can't find so many sources of goods elsewhere.

Su Lun felt that if it were him, he would not let go of such an important investigation clue.

Su Lun's judgment was indeed correct. As soon as they entered the warehouse area, a group of people had already secretly followed them.

"Confirm the entry of the target vehicle!"

"Keep an eye on that car, absolutely don't let anyone run away!"

"yes!"

Not only people from the anti-smuggling department came, but also some professional intelligence personnel.

Fortunately, the warehouse at the freight terminal is very large. After a while, Butler Anthony arrived at the K322 warehouse by car.

Here are some Lightning Cat Chamber of Commerce warehouse managers who have been waiting for a long time.

As soon as the car stopped, everyone looked at Anthony who was driving, and stepped forward to say hello: "My lord!"

Before Reina had time to get out of the car, a group of people who didn't know where they were hiding suddenly appeared.

There were two or three hundred people in black trench coats and anti-smuggling uniforms.

Everyone is holding a gun, and the warehouse is tightly surrounded.

The members of the Thunder Cat Chamber of Commerce were quite frightened by the actions of these people, and they all looked at each other, not knowing what happened.

The leading thin man with a mustache was the section chief of the anti-smuggling department at the wharf. He shouted loudly: "Everyone, don't move!"

Seeing this posture, Butler Anthony immediately stepped forward to negotiate, and asked with a puzzled face, "Chief Lawrence, what's the matter with you?"

Lawrence said coldly: "We have received reports from the masses that your Thunder Cat Chamber of Commerce is illegally smuggling contraband!"

Butler Anthony frowned slightly upon hearing this.

He skillfully took out some documents, including a check from Lingdon Bank, and said: "We are legitimate businessmen, and all operations are subject to formalities. Could there be a mistake somewhere?"

Generally speaking, when the anti-smuggling department comes to make trouble, it can only be that there is not enough money, not that it is really prohibited.

With enough money, there are no problems.

Unexpectedly, Lawrence didn't even look at it this time, and snorted coldly: "Please don't hinder us from enforcing the law!"

As he said that, he pointed to the closed warehouse door and asked, "What's in the warehouse?"

Butler Anthony showed embarrassment, and responded, "It's just some ordinary goods."

Lawrence saw his expression and shouted, "Open!"

How could he, a local snake, not know what the goods in the warehouse area were?

He's pretty sure there's prohibited metal in this warehouse area!

Originally, the money was collected, and it was over with a blind eye, but this time, the senator said that he wanted to find a batch of materials and suspects.

Isn't this opportunity to make meritorious service come?

That is the "Sixth Councilor", the real powerful figure in the upper echelons of the empire. If you really want to cling to it, it's not something that can be compared with oil and water.

He had made sure that controlled metals were shipped from this warehouse before, and he had been fishing for so long, just waiting for the buyer to come!

With that said, everyone around raised their guns, seeing that the people from the Thunder Cat Chamber of Commerce made the slightest movement, they would immediately shoot at them.

At this time, the man in the windbreaker also reminded: "Also, let the people in the car get off too!"

Hearing this, Butler Anthony was very reluctant, but he also walked to the steam car, opened the door, and whispered: "President, I may ask you to come down."

"oh."

Responded,

Reina got out of the car with an indifferent face.

It wasn't the first time she came to the dock warehouse, but it was the first time she saw these guys from the anti-smuggling department.

Lawrence stared straight at the beautiful Lena, and asked, "Are you the president of the Thunder Cat Chamber of Commerce?"

Although the Thunderbird Chamber of Commerce is a new chamber of commerce, it is also suitable for wealthy people in the upper class.

This time it fell into my hands, wouldn't it be...?

Lawrence had even planned in his mind the situation where the people from the chamber of commerce came to him to intercede, and a lewd smile appeared on the corner of his mouth unconsciously.

Lena stood there gracefully and calmly, already possessing the steady aura that a president of a chamber of commerce should have.

She glanced at the group of people indifferently, ignoring the slightest intention, and said: "Everyone, our Thunder Cat Chamber of Commerce is a legitimate chamber of commerce, and the procedures were signed by Minister Oliver himself. You are disrupting our normal operations."

To be able to do business in Lingdun, how can I not know a few people in the government.

Hearing the name of the Minister of Commerce, Lawrence was a bit apprehensive at first, but now he sneered: "Please cooperate with us!"

This time, it's a special case ordered by the senator, and it won't work for anyone who comes!

And the man in the windbreaker next to him is much more professional, he also knew that there were still people in the car, and angrily shouted: "Who else is in the car, get down!"

Hearing the urging, Su Lun took the hat, walked down, and stood beside Leina.

After a moment of perception, there are many masters around. He also felt in his heart that Emperor Lu Ying really had many masters, and he came to check for smuggling casually, and they were all led by fifth-level professionals.

However, it is not a big problem to kill them all.

But can't.

The head of the anti-smuggling department in front of him is just a small shrimp, but in other places, Su Lun raised his hand and killed him.

But behind this guy's uniform is an empire.

Attacking and killing public officials is against the entire Luyingti production.

Su Lun himself was wanted by many parties, and it didn't matter where he was.

But the Chamber of Commerce managed to gain a firm foothold in Lingdun, and it would be a pity to ruin it all at once.

What's more, there are many innocent employees in the chamber of commerce, so it's not good to be implicated.

He still felt that being a pirate was free and easy, and he would do it if he refused to accept it. Where did he get so many twists and turns.

As soon as Su Lun walked down, it was obvious that everyone's guns were aimed at him.

This time, he was here to catch the "buyer" of the material, so it was naturally impossible for him to escape.

At this moment, Lawrence looked at Su Lun and shouted again, "Who are you?"

Su Lun sneered, without concealing his sarcasm, "A little anti-smuggling section chief, do you think you have the right to ask me about my identity? Even if your immediate boss is here, you have to bow down and talk to me!"

When he was speaking, intentionally or unintentionally, he revealed a gemstone ring on his right index finger, which was engraved with the family crest of the Regadi family!

The ring is fake.

But the identity of "Fik Regardi" is real.

Even if this matter was brought up in front of Queen Lu Ying, it would not be a big problem.

It's just that it's not a last resort, Su Lun doesn't want to use this identity too early.

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the anti-smuggling department looked at each other in blank dismay, and the muzzle of the gun in their hands was instantly suppressed.

Impersonating a nobleman is a more serious crime than smuggling, especially the complicated pattern on the ring, which at first glance is the coat of arms of a high-ranking nobleman.

If it was true, ten heads would not be enough.

And the chairman of the Thunder Cat Chamber of Commerce can be regarded as a rich man in the upper class, accompanied by Reina, these people also acquiesced that Su Lun is a genuine high-ranking nobleman.

Things seemed to go beyond expectations.

No matter how big the businessman is, their anti-smuggling department can handle it.

But in front of real nobles, they don't have that right at all.

Lawrence glanced secretly at the man in the windbreaker beside him.

But the man in the windbreaker obviously held his breath much more calmly, and still didn't hesitate: "Search! If there are really prohibited items, no matter who they are, they will be severely punished by the law!"

With this said, Lawrence gained confidence.

But before he could open his mouth, Reina said to the workers of the chamber of commerce: "Since they want to search the warehouse, let them search it. If you don't find any contraband, I hope someone can give me an explanation!"

Hearing this, Lawrence's face twitched violently, but he didn't realize that his forehead was covered with cold sweat.

At this moment, even he himself wondered if the information was wrong, and the contraband was not in this warehouse?

This is completely different from the script that was envisioned before.

It stands to reason that if you really have a guilty conscience, you shouldn't fight desperately, or howl and beg for mercy?

This is full of confidence, let people search, what's the situation?

Just when everyone in the anti-smuggling team hesitated, the huge iron door of the warehouse slowly opened.

Thousands of square meters of huge warehouses, full of goods come into view.

After all, it is a contraband, and Lena is not stupid, she will not make such a big show to let everyone know what is in the warehouse.

Even if it is shipped in, it is a container, or a packaged bundle. Special materials also have a confidential interlayer.

True and false, in and out.

Ordinary workers can only roughly guess that it is a heavy metal cargo, and they are not sure what it is.

Moreover, these batches of goods came one after another, except for the president, Lena, no one even knew what materials were in the warehouse.

If you really want to investigate, you can only check from the source.

But this batch of goods came from the black market.

If the goods on the black market were so easy to find sellers, it would not be called a black market.

Butler Anthony urged: "Chief Lawrence, please."

Looking at the open hatch, Lawrence was really confused. Their main purpose was to catch the "buyer", and the search was just a means.

What if no contraband is found?

The matter has come to this point, and it has to be published. Lawrence's face turned black, and he gave an order: "Search!"

Dozens of personnel from the anti-smuggling department rushed in immediately, rummaging through the goods in the warehouse.

The canvas is lifted, the container is opened, and bundles of steel coils, I-beams, grains, crystals, and furs come into view. They are all packaged and ready to sell spoils in Su Lun's Small Void Realm.

There are only a few special metals in a few cargo boxes.

But for that amount, it is not illegal at all for the normal order of the chamber of commerce!

As each container was opened, Lawrence and the anti-smuggling team turned paler and paler.

In the end, no bulk controlled items were found.

Seeing this, the men in windbreakers were also full of doubts, and looked at Lawrence, the chief of the anti-smuggling section.

Big beads of cold sweat dripped down Lawrence's forehead like soybeans.

Is the information really wrong, or was it transported away?

But without contraband, there is no reason to arrest people.

What's more, that "buyer" is suspected to be a high-ranking nobleman.

That senator's person can just leave like this, how about yourself?

It's really a big mess, and these little shrimps must be the ones who are responsible.

Thinking of this, Lawrence didn't dare to be a bit tough, and knelt on the ground with a thump, "Oh, I'm sorry! I just received a report"

Ultimately, the search ended in a farce.

Even the suspected "umbrella organization" did not grasp the handle.

There have always been people who control the smuggling of metals in the market, and there are huge profits if they are sold to Mafa. Even if the crime is to go to the gallows, there are still a lot of speculators doing this business. What's more, behind the scenes of this business, there are some big names in Lu Ying's upper class.

There are a lot of contraband in the shipping warehouses of Port Caquetlo, and no one cared about them before. Who will deliberately confirm how much inventory is in which warehouse?

The anti-smuggling team has not one hundred pieces of this kind of information, but eighty pieces.

Looking at it now, it seems that there was a big oolong.

Without evidence, things can only be left alone.

Although there were doubts this time, the anti-smuggling team did not dare to investigate further.

It was just a chamber of commerce before, and if you offend it, you will be offended.

But now that a high-ranking nobleman is involved, it will be really troublesome if he really offends that person.

This is also the purpose of Su Lun hinting at his aristocratic status before, which will save Thundercat Chamber of Commerce a lot of trouble in the future.

Although there was a little accident in picking up the goods this time, fortunately there was no danger.

With this batch of goods, Su Lun will not be short of mechanical materials in a short time.

The Thunder Cat Chamber of Commerce is not in a hurry to take the risk of buying those materials again.

Even if you want to buy it, if you have learned a lesson this time, it will not be easy for others to catch your feet next time.

Not long.

The steam locomotive rolled out of the warehouse district.

Sitting in the car, Reina swept away the cold and arrogant aura of the previous Naha President, and turned back to that gentle and understanding girl: "Mr. Su Lun is really amazing. If you didn't find a way to solve the problem, There will be a big problem this time.”

Su Lun shook his head and said with a smile, "No, I'm the one who caused you trouble. I didn't say anything in advance."

It's really no wonder Lena.

After all, she didn't fully understand how much trouble the Dawn Group had before Beihai,

I don't know about the mechanical octopus either.

The smuggling business of controlling metals can't be hidden in Luying's black market, and no one expected to be targeted.

Despite what he said, Leina still blamed herself, and muttered, "It's still my fault for not being careful."

Su Lun shook his head with a smile, and didn't dwell on the topic any longer. Instead, he said, "Miss Reina, can I invite you to have dinner together? By the way, can you take me to see the night view of Lingdun City?"

Reina readily agreed: "Okay!"

It is said that Lington really becomes exciting from nightfall.

Su Lun also wanted to see how rich the nightlife is in this legendary "city that never sleeps". By the way, I also want to investigate where the supply of [psychedelic] with parasites came from.

After all, gangsters are only active at night.