Chapter 0005: Night Battle at the Black Shop
Very interesting, this building is constructed from a decommissioned battleship. The rear part of the hull is shattered, while the front half remains relatively intact. A pure white angel statue has been erected at the bow of the ship; it is tall and magnificent, poised as if ready to take flight.
Fortunately, Sha Bo said that the kindness from back then could be settled with a map of the Gobi mining area said Li Yuan
"A larger-scale war?" Li Yuan had not considered this question and comforted, "Do not be afraid; aren't there many civil organizations actively working? At least in the Golden Ding Empire, things should move towards a better direction"
Ah! How disappointing, let us not speak of war. Let Shasha offer a toast to her elder brother. The young girl lifted her wine cup, just as she was about to pour a few drinks for the youth beneath her, unexpectedly, the young man picked her up and placed her on a nearby chair, saying earnestly: "I apologize, there are still important matters to attend to. I understand that war has destroyed many families and caused great sorrow for many girls, but the illusion of angels is not the solution."
Who would have thought that beneath the angelic facade lies evil? If it weren't for Shabo informing me, upon finally encountering a tavern in the vast Gobi Desert, I would have undoubtedly indulged in a hearty meal
Bang, bang, bang, bang ... ...
Inside the mech, there are instruments that emit a faint sound and flickering lights, while the vast Gobi Desert is filled only with silence and starlight
While Li Yuan comforted Shasha, he felt a sense of doubt; the young girl seemed to have a clearer vision of the current situation than he did.
The hoarse voice was instantly drowned out by the noise, yet Li Yuan heard it clearly. This made him realize that the scarred old man was a master, perhaps even a mech warrior
Haha, I finally have a chance to repay in this lifetime. I originally thought he would leave the opportunity to his two grandsons, but unexpectedly, he gave it to you. The scarred old man began to fiddle behind the bar and the * picture * book, and soon took out a holographic map, with a lot of information engraved on the rough fiber paper
Hiss, hiss, hiss...
However, humanity's counterattack soon followed; there must be mecha soldiers in the tavern. Li Yuan sensed at least ten spatial fluctuations, which was the feeling of the emergency activation of spatial traces, signaling the outbreak of a great battle
Thank you. After taking the map, Li Yuan turned around and was about to leave
Rumbling!
The tall and beautiful woman is still rampaging, unleashing a massacre
Uncertain of when it began, the wind rose over the Gobi Desert. Li Yuan cautiously glanced back and saw a convoy approaching, with a somewhat familiar figure standing atop a vehicle, shouting: "Little brother, are you looking for the Tianlang Team? Haha, what a coincidence, I am Shasha from the Tianlang Team"
This young man is quite handsome, are you alone? Would you like a cup of chocolate wine, or would you like Sasha to keep you company? Oh dear, why do you come in with such a stern face? I haven't offended you, brother. Just a few steps out, and a sweet-looking girl approached. She wore a half-golden mask on her face, and her limbs seemed somewhat stiff, perhaps a war orphan, relying on mechanical prosthetics to move freely
Li Yuan walked while observing, feeling that this establishment was not simple, as many girls were accompanying drinks. Thinking of the girl with the prosthetic limb he had just seen, he felt it was quite regrettable. What does it matter to have a disability? One can restore their body to its original state through cloned organ residual cells. Even if one undergoes a prosthetic limb transplant, they should live like a normal person; the key issue is that the heart has already sunk.
It turns out that this unscrupulous establishment not only exploits humans but also preys on beautiful individuals. It is understandable that the victims would come to confront them, but it has unfortunately harmed too many innocents
As night falls, the oncoming gale grows increasingly fierce and cold
The Gobi Desert is too quiet, even quieter than inside the mech.
Li Yuan was not in a hurry; the task assembly time was within twenty-four hours. At worst, he could forgo sleep, and he was certain he would be able to find it
Hehe, Shaber said it is a tavern, but it really cannot be described as small; it’s like half a battleship! Just look at this platform, with at least two fleets parked here, indicating that at least four hundred people are enjoying themselves in the Illusion Angel Tavern
In the next moment, the young girl choked with sobs, crying softly, evoking my sympathy as she buried her head deeply into Li Yuan's embrace
Pfft
When Li Yuan found the motorcycle, his mouth twitched uncontrollably, and he cursed loudly: "Damn it, you beautiful idiot, why charge from the parking lot of all places? My little car!"
"Uh, who are you?" Li Yuan was suddenly embraced by the girl, feeling somewhat nervous
Li Yuan was embraced by a young girl, and he felt a wave of perfume that made him dizzy. By the time he came to his senses, he had already been led to a corner of the tavern, where the girl was sitting in his lap
When I walked a few kilometers out, I heard a deafening wail; it was the voice of the Aomeiren. This big fellow has most likely been eliminated
Sasha unconsciously touched the cold side of her face, murmuring: "It's quite warming! The willpower is strong, and the breath is fresh, indicating that this is just a novice."
The Illusory Angel Tavern has come under attack. Although the defensive barrier was promptly deployed, the assailants were fierce and broke through the defenses with a single strike
The night was unbearably cold, and Li Yuan was worried about the young girl in the tavern. However, there was little he could do; if the scarred old man was indeed a master, he should be able to take action in a critical moment
The young man walked towards the bar, his steps resolute
"Ha ha ha, another drink! This damn chocolate liquor is really strong. Ah ha ha, I heard it can also boost vitality. Later, I will definitely look for a mechanical girl to have some fun with." A bald, muscular man raised his glass and shouted loudly
Before entering the area of magnetic interference with the books, Li Yuan glanced at his tactical watch; he needed to calibrate the starlight. Nature is mysterious, and sometimes equipment and instruments are not reliable, deceiving the eyes. Therefore, many seasoned soldiers trust their instincts more.
Arriving at the bar, Li Yuan directly placed the bracelet in front of a scar-faced old man
Li Yuan would not joke with his life and quickly switched to manual driving
There is no way; although there are quite a few surviving motorcycles, without the owner's authorization, they cannot be operated unless there is a specially configured virus command card. Only the single-wheeled monorail vehicle, which is a piece of junk, can be used by anyone, but here, you won't find a second one.
"Young man, how is Old Sha?" The scar-faced old man had a sharp gaze; from his position, he could see the entire tavern. Naturally, Li Yuan's appearance did not escape his eyes, including Shasha's flirtation.
"Elder brother is truly comforting, bringing people beautiful hopes!" Sasha leaned out, wiped her tears, and said softly, "But does elder brother really think that forming an alliance will bring peace to the world? Why do I feel that it is the beginning of a larger-scale war? Sasha is so scared, so scared"
"Howl, howl, humanity, atone! How dare you brew wine with my son's blood!" The tremors grew increasingly intense, the sound of heavy objects running across the Gobi Desert, followed by a collision
Just a moment ago, the girl was still laughing
At this moment, it tests a person's reaction speed; several drunkards were pierced by metal shards and, before they could comprehend what had happened, collapsed to the ground, never to rise again
The entire tavern near the entrance was struck with immense force, creating a large breach. A figure forcibly squeezed in; it was an exceptionally tall and beautiful warrior, radiating dazzling waves of light that were almost blinding. In its hand, it wielded a war hammer, striking down towards the ground.
Not only is my heart trembling, but the ground is also shaking, and the dining table is shaking even more. Moreover, several wine glasses have fallen to the floor, splashing wine everywhere
Whistling, whistling, whistling ... ...
Li Yuan brushed off the dust from his body and walked towards the tavern. As the electronic door opened, he was met with a cacophony of noise and a wave of heat rushing in.
Li Yuan, agile in form, activated his gecko shoes and clung to a thick bulkhead. As the small tavern collapsed with a thunderous crash, he exerted force, causing the bulkhead to tilt outward, narrowly avoiding the impending disaster.
The scarred old man suddenly reminded, "Child, Lao Sha once saved my life, make good use of the map"
Fortunately, based on the topography presented by the surveying instrument, it is evident that ahead lies the Gobi Desert. As for the tavern mentioned by Sha Bo, the Illusory Angel, it requires a thorough search. Due to the presence of magnetic ore underground, the area is highly interfered with, making precise positioning impossible; only a general direction can be indicated. Perhaps this is the natural cover for operating an illicit establishment.
In fact, on such a silent and desolate desert, sound became the best guide. Upon detecting a sound wave from a distance, Li Yuan drove over and saw a glowing building appear on the dark horizon
"Baldy, don't you find those little girls annoying while you're working? Hahaha, be careful not to crush your eggs." A few companions teased mercilessly, their breath reeking of alcohol
The monorail locomotive is subject to interference, resulting in minor deviations in the autopilot. Do not underestimate such small deviations, as they may lead to a collision with a large rock coming head-on while traveling at high speed
Just as Li Yuan was about to leave the Illusion Angel, a sudden tremor surged through his heart
Li Yuan reacted quickly, swinging a table to block the flying metal fragments from all directions, and retreated hastily.
Once again, a loud explosion echoed as a massive crack appeared in the wreckage of the battleship housing the Illusion Angel Tavern, followed by the entire structure collapsing with a thunderous roar
The only drawback of the desert is the significant temperature difference between day and night. Even though Li Yuan has a strong physical constitution, he still finds it somewhat challenging to endure the ride on a unicycle along the single-track rail.
Up to this moment, everything learned from the academy has been applicable and extremely useful, which brings a sense of reassurance to Li Yuan
On the long, endless night, Li Yuan embarked on his journey
The motorcycle stabilized once again and sped forward; in search of a tavern, it naturally would not be as fast as when on the road.
Li Yuan curled his lips, recalling what was stated in the academy handbook: drinking can lead to mistakes, and one of the most taboo behaviors for a qualified mecha soldier is alcoholism
Ah! This is loneliness. The academy manual is not wrong; to become a qualified mecha soldier, one must first endure the solitude of being alone. With no companions around, one must remain focused. Li Yuan breathed in the cold air of the Gobi Desert, keeping himself alert
Hehe, are you from the Sha family, young man? At the Illusion Angel Tavern, we do not distinguish between nationalities; everyone is a drinking buddy. Hmph, Shasha really hates war, always fighting back and forth, today with foreigners, tomorrow with her own people. Shasha, Shasha's home was destroyed in the flames of war
Li Yuan is just a novice; how could he have seen such a scene? He hurriedly patted the girl's shoulder and comforted her earnestly: "Sasha, your name is Sasha, right? Don't cry; everything will be fine. I have heard that many empires are about to form an alliance, and the war will soon be behind us"
The motorcycle leaned against it, and the parking lot was transformed from a battleship's landing platform
The young girl smiled and said, "Me? What else could I be? Naturally, I am a waitress of the Illusion Angel! Oh, I suppose you want to ask which empire I am from. Don't worry! Whether it's the Golden Cauldron Empire or the Kansa Empire, aren't they all predominantly human? Anyway, Shasha is genuinely human; do you think I am a disguised alien life form? Oh dear, that's hilarious! This Gobi Desert is as desolate as can be; where would all those strange and peculiar things come from?"
Rumbling!