Chapter 160 Disguise

"What a brilliant disguise technique. It doesn't look like a bionic skin, it should be some kind of alchemical item..."

Su Lun glanced at the small mustache that Katyusha was disguised as and mused to himself.

Her disguise was naturally brilliant, or she wouldn't have fooled the pirates.

However, Su Lun was also very curious as to why a young lady, presumably from a noble family, would come to a pirate tavern.

Playing an adventurous, exotic game?

He watched the small mustache sit at the bar. Although the appearance was disguised as a pirate, it was probably the first time here, and the expression seemed a little subtly unnatural. She ordered a drink from the bartender and sat there drinking it.

No one else saw, but her face was hidden by the glass, her lips moving slightly, as if she was talking to the air.

.......

Su Lun had a good impression of this girl, but he didn't look at her much.

If a young lady dared to come, she probably had experts protecting her, so there was no need for an outsider like him to worry about it.

After all, this was a pleasure tavern frequented by pirates, and the air was filled with the scent of lust and hallucinogens. The tavern's waiters were all tall and beautiful girls, wearing hot pants and suspender corsets, unreservedly showing off their figures as they moved through the tavern. Occasionally, some clumsy pirates would tear off their clothes, causing a burst of laughter. The patrons seemed to enjoy this impromptu show, and were generous with tips, making everyone happy. The girls on the stage danced seductively, and their clothes gradually came off. Everywhere was a scene that stimulated the secretion of hormones...

Here, pirates could enjoy the ultimate pleasure by spending money.

The information broker hadn't arrived yet, so Su Lun waited patiently.

As time passed, the number of guests in this underground tavern gradually increased.

Some came down from upstairs, and some came in through secret passages. They all looked like pirates with some status, and most of them could greet each other when they came in.

"Hey! Captain Martin, I heard that your 'Blue Lions' crew robbed a jewelry merchant's ship recently and made a fortune?"

"Hahaha... It's all hard-earned money, and several brothers died. You 'Three-Headed Eels' make more money. I heard you kidnapped a baron and demanded a ransom of 500 million?"

"Oh, isn't this Captain Ferdinand? Long time no see. I heard you went to the south. Those plantation slave owners are all big moneybags. How was the harvest..."

"..."

Although Su Lun knew that this tavern was expensive and that the people who came here were not nobodies, he didn't expect that so many "captain-level" pirates would come.

He took a sip of his wine and casually commented, "Oh, it seems like a lot of big shots have come today."

Hearing this, the girl beside him, who was massaging his shoulders, flattered him with a smile: "Because today is Saturday, the captains' meeting day."

Su Lun then understood that there was such a thing.

He nonchalantly added, "Oh, I almost forgot. No wonder I saw so many familiar guys."

The pirates who came to the tavern didn't just drink. As they chatted, they started playing cards. The stakes were high, and the gambling was in full swing.

.......

Su Lun silently watched and observed this guy in the corner.

But as he watched, he actually saw another acquaintance!

At this time, a middle-aged man in a suit and bowler hat walked in. His image was very recognizable. A crow perched on his shoulder, and his right eye had a cataract-like false eye. He exuded a dangerous and evil aura.

Su Lun immediately recognized this guy and was slightly surprised: "Isn't that Gwenbu Mari, the boss of the Crow Gang in Old Lingdun's outer city, the 'Crow Godfather'? He's out too?"

Moreover, feeling the Soulfire, it seemed that he had also advanced to the Fourth Rank.

Obviously, many people in the tavern were unfamiliar with this person from Old Lingdun. Some were curious and started whispering.

"Who is that guy?"

"A newcomer who recently appeared, nicknamed 'Crow'. No one knows where he came from, but he suddenly made a name for himself. I heard that this guy has recently annexed several small pirate groups and is expanding his power very quickly..."

"A newcomer who just went to sea is so capable? What Rank is he?"

"It is said to be Fourth Rank."

"Fourth Rank and already so arrogant?"

"Don't underestimate this guy. I heard he's a curse warlock, and his methods and abilities are very evil. Arkade of the 'Vulture Gang' fell into his hands. A few days ago, I also heard that they robbed a Lu Ying warship..."

"..."

Su Lun listened to these whispers thoughtfully.

It was normal for professionals from Old Lingdun to be stronger than those of the same rank outside, especially this former outer city gangster boss.

But... a new pirate?

Su Lun savored the title.

Given the situation in Old Lingdun, it was impossible to go to sea. Even when Mr. Mirror led them out, they took a great risk, and it was even more impossible for others.

Obviously, this Wengerbu was probably recruited by the "King of the North Sea."

He sensed for a moment and muttered to himself, "But then again, this guy is really strong."

Few people in Old Lingdun had seen Wengerbu make a move, and outsiders didn't know much about his abilities. 大风小说

Now that he sensed it with his soul, Su Lun also discovered that the crow on the guy's shoulder was very strange.

At this time, Wengerbu happened to be walking towards the bar, and a pirate captain also had a red-billed parrot.

People usually gossip behind their backs, but the silly bird was probably used to being foul-mouthed in the pirate crowd. Looking at the crow, it mimicked human voices and mocked, "Where did this idiot come from... where did this idiot come from..."

Wengerbu ignored it, took a seat, but the crow on his shoulder tilted its head and looked over, its eyes flashing red. With just this one look, the red-billed parrot stiffened as if it had been electrocuted, and then fell headfirst to the ground with a "thud."

With this bizarre "Crow Kills Bird" trick, the huge tavern instantly fell silent.

Not far away, Su Lun watched this scene, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he thought to himself, "A divine soul curse similar to [Death Gaze]..."

A moment later, the tavern returned to its lively atmosphere.

No one cared about a dead parrot, and the owner of the silly bird didn't dare to say anything.

Wengerbu seemed to be here to recruit partners. That's how it was in pirate circles, people with strength never lacked followers. After he showed off his skills, people immediately went up to get acquainted.

.......

More and more people filled the tavern, and soon this underground tavern was packed.

Su Lun's eyes also occasionally fell on the bar, looking at the "small mustache" looking cramped, and he chuckled slightly in his heart.

No matter how much the little girl disguised herself, she couldn't create the aura of a burly man. Although that Katyusha was dressed as a man, she was still a handsome small mustache.

She was drinking when a female pirate about two and a half meters tall, wearing a horned iron helmet, walked in and sat next to her.

The female pirate's clothes looked like they were wrapped in sacks, and the exposed arms had muscles knotted like elephant legs, visibly strong.

This was a Viking.

Vikings were natural warriors. Before they learned to walk, they could swim in the cold sea. Riding magical beasts, weightlifting, wrestling, rowing, sailing... these were essential survival skills that they had been practicing since childhood. They were natural warriors and very warlike.

But they had no loyalty to speak of, and would sell their lives for profit.

So even though Oleg was known as the "King of the North Sea," the Vikings didn't all listen to him.

Pirates and mercenaries were their destiny.

Probably thinking that Katyusha was a pretty man, the female pirate rudely put her arm around her shoulder and picked up a head-sized glass of wine: "Hey~ handsome guy, wanna have a drink?"

Katyusha was taken aback by this barbaric pick-up and subconsciously looked back at Su Lun in the booth.

Su Lun pretended not to recognize her and drank his wine. His clown mask was the same as when they had met before, so it wouldn't be difficult to recognize him.

The Viking female pirate saw the "small mustache" looking uneasy and became even more enthusiastic.

Katyusha finally couldn't bear it and quickly broke free from the female pirate's arm. She squeezed through the crowd and came to Su Lun's booth, asking for help: "Mr. Nicholas, can I sit here?"

Hearing this, Su Lun pretended to be cautious: "Who are you, sir?"

Katyusha looked at the two girls beside him and didn't say it directly, pointing to the [Star Amulet] on Su Lun's waist.

Su Lun pretended to think for a moment and then signaled the two girls to leave.

As soon as the two left, Katyusha patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief: "That scared me~"

With this, she suddenly changed back to a delicate female voice.

Su Lun looked surprised, as if he had just realized it: "You are... Miss Katyusha?"

"Yup."

Katyusha looked around and made a tearing motion on her face when no one was paying attention.

Su Lun watched the alchemical human skin being torn off, and it was indeed the girl with freckles on her face.

"Good stuff..."

Su Lun appraised the skin and praised it in his heart. It could hide from his senses, and the materials and refining techniques of this skin were quite brilliant. It was a pity that it was disposable and would rot once torn off.

Tsk tsk~ The wealthy are generous.

Seeing Katyusha reveal her true face, Su Lun made room for her to sit down.

The girl looked scared and hid beside Su Lun, against the wall.

Su Lun asked curiously, "Why did you come to a place like this?"

"I... I sneaked out."

Katyusha stuck out her tongue, a blush appearing on her face, as if she was a little embarrassed: "I've never been to a tavern, and I just wanted to see what it was like. I wanted to just pick a tavern at random to see, but astrology told me that this place was very interesting. And then... then I came."

After a pause, she glanced at the burly female pirate again and shrank her head: "Sorry, I'm causing you trouble."

The story sounded fine, and the logic was tight. It was just a story about a noble lady who was curious about the lower world and wanted to come out and see it.

That's how it was written in basic fairy tales.

Astrology could indeed explain some inexplicable coincidences.

Although Su Lun felt that something was wrong, he didn't ask further.

There was no malice, so it had nothing to do with him.

He looked at the frightened girl and said, "Now that you've seen it, do you want me to take you out of the tavern?"

Katyusha blinked, her big, watery eyes full of curiosity, and said in a pleading tone: "Mr. Nicholas, can I... can I stay a little longer? The stories those pirates tell are all very interesting."

After a pause, she immediately added: "If you think it's troublesome, then please take me out."

Her words were full of a well-mannered young lady, not making things difficult for anyone.

Su Lun didn't want to refuse after hearing this, and shrugged: "Up to you."

"Thank you, Mr. Nicholas, I won't cause you any trouble!"

Katyusha's face was filled with joy after receiving permission, and she sat there obediently.

The noble lady probably had never seen the pirates of the lower class, nor had she been to a tavern frequented by pirates.

With Su Lun blocking her face, she was like a thief covering her ears while stealing a bell, her restless eyes glancing around furtively.

However, pirate taverns were purely explicit desires, with sex, gambling, and drugs all available.

The pirates were gambling enthusiastically at the gambling table, the hallucinogenic potion in the air excited people's blood, and the topless dancers danced passionately...

I don't know what a little girl would feel after seeing it.

Su Lun glanced at Katyusha, who was pretending to be calm, shook his head slightly, and drank his wine.

No one spoke, and the atmosphere was slightly awkward.

But after sitting for a while, Su Lun found that she was a really sociable girl.

As if she suddenly had an acquaintance, she no longer had to worry, and Katyusha immediately became familiar.

"Mr. Nicholas, are you a pirate?"

"No."

"Oh~ then I'll buy you a drink."

"Never mind, let me buy you one."

"Ah... thank you so much."

"Mr. Nicholas, why do you always wear a mask when you drink?"

"I'm used to it."

"Ah! Am I... am I bothering you? Or should I call back those two... two...?"

"..."

"Those pirates are really wanted criminals. I've only seen them on the gallows before. Gosh, I didn't expect there to be so many here..."

"..."

The two chatted on and off.

The noble lady, who was used to drinking elegantly from a goblet, was not used to the pirate's large beer mug, but it was also very novel. Katyusha watched the pirates next door gulping it down and learned to drink so boldly. As a result, after drinking a few cups, the girl's face was flushed and slightly drunk, and she looked like she was half-drunk, and her speech was a little slurred. She got more and more excited as she drank.

"Mr. Su Lun, should we toast? I see they all drank it in one gulp..."

"If you can't drink, drink less."

"I can, uh... hiccup~ Come on, bottoms up!"

"..."

Su Lun looked a little helpless, but he had to wait for information, so he couldn't leave now.

Fortunately, it wasn't long before the Mohawk-haired man came and brought the information Su Lun needed.

.......

Su Lun walked out of the Sailor's Tavern, carrying a soft Katyusha on his shoulder, who was babbling drunkenly.

When he went in, it was noon, but when he came out, it was already dark, and snowflakes were falling in the sky.

As soon as he came out of the tavern, Su Lun also noticed the guard lurking in the dark.

The stealth skills were very clever, and ordinary perception couldn't detect it at all.

Su Lun pretended not to notice, carried the drunken miss, and called a carriage.

Soon, the carriage stopped in front of the Star Hotel in the North City.

As soon as Su Lun got out of the car, he saw an old butler waiting anxiously.

As soon as he saw them get off the carriage and recognized the person, he immediately greeted them, "Oh! Miss, where did you go?"

Hearing the shout, Katyusha seemed to have sobered up a bit, and then opened her eyelids with difficulty, recognizing the person in front of her, "Butler Herbert... I went to drink... hiccup~"

Su Lun brought the person to their destination and said to the butler, "The person has been delivered. I'll leave first."

Butler: "Sir, thank you so much."

"No problem. She helped me too."

Su Lun didn't stay long and turned to leave.

.......

Su Lun returned to the hotel he had rented.

He thought a lot along the way.

He kept recalling the entire process of meeting Katyusha today in his mind.

But no matter how he thought about it, he didn't feel anything unusual.

It was like a perfect stage play, a noble lady curious about the world of civilians, visiting incognito, and accidentally meeting a kind passerby?

It was because this encounter was too perfect that it felt unreal, and he always felt like something was missing.

Su Lun also assumed that this Katyusha was coming for him.

So, what was her motive?

"Could it be astrology? Or am I really overthinking it?"

Su Lun finally came to this conclusion.

At this time, he had already arrived at the hotel entrance.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

He knocked on the door.

Jike opened the door with a respectful face, "Teacher, you're back?"

Su Lun nodded and said to him, "I'm next door, call me if you need anything."

After explaining, he went next door.

The information he had just obtained showed that the Sun Slave Merchant Guild's batch of demihumans would be transported in three days. The escort team was all normal, a regular escort team and some adventurers.

Su Lun notified Yuta of the news and planned to help intercept this batch of Daru people at that time.

During these two days, he could make some high-level puppets and rune silk threads.

ps. Sorry, I'm a bit stuck, so it's a bit of filler.