Chapter 193 Mechanical Train, Hijacking Incident
The Clockwork Daily was specially brought by Wu Xi for Chen Qing to see, so that she could be prepared.
Chen Qing defeated the mechanics from the Mechanical Association, and given the petty nature of some of them, things won't be easy for Chen Qing in the future.
However, Chen Qing didn't care about this, which suited her just the way she wanted.
Winning or losing doesn't matter; what matters is what she can gain from these competitions.
Chen Qing left Wu Xi behind, and the two had breakfast before setting off to the factory to purchase the medicine.
Wu Xi was quite interested in the culinary fruits that Chen Qing grew on his boat, so he asked Chen Qing to buy a batch.
Quick, inexpensive, nutritious, and surprisingly delicious.
Most importantly, it's inexpensive and offers great value for money.
However, Chen Qing didn't have many cooking fruits on his boat, so he only shared a little with Wu Xi.
Judging from Wu Xi's reaction, Chen Qing felt that it shouldn't be difficult to open up the survivor market with the cooking fruit.
When Chen Qing and Wu Xi stepped out of the warm cabin, frost had already begun to fall from the sky.
The surrounding temperature dropped sharply, giving people a chill.
"The weather this year seems a bit abnormal."
Wu Xi looked up at the sky and couldn't help but sigh, but she didn't say the second half of her sentence.
Abnormalities are often accompanied by misfortune.
Even if she didn't say it, Chen Qing could understand.
When war and harsh winter come together, it is the civilians who truly suffer.
For Chen Qing, Wu Xi, and most advanced professionals, there will actually be no change.
Even if war breaks out, they won't become cannon fodder.
Frost fell in abundance, light and cold, covering the rooftops of buildings, as if casting a layer of gray over the entire world.
Let's go.
Chen Qing opened the large, dark green umbrella and handed another one to Wu Xi, saying calmly.
"Um."
Wu Xi nodded, a faint smile appearing on her face. There was no point in thinking too much.
All they could do was passively accept their fate.
The area around Clockwork Bay remains bustling with people, as the increasingly severe weather forces more people to leave their homes.
They need to work harder to earn money in order to get through this cold month.
Chen Qing and Wu Xi, holding umbrellas, blended into the crowd without making a ripple.
The Clockwork Bay is very large, larger than any of the islands Chen Qing has ever visited. With Chen Qing's consent, Wu Xi chose the slower-moving, but scenic, power train.
Although it's called a train, it's actually quite different from the trains in Chen Qingyuan's world. At least in terms of functionality, the trains in the original world are definitely inferior to those in this world.
Wu Xi bought a ticket for a private box, which offered a panoramic view of the outside scenery and made it easier for them to talk.
"Those apprentices have started bothering you?"
Wu Xi noticed the tail that had been following Chen Qing ever since she got into the car; she had heard her assistant mention it once before.
These longtime apprentices at Clockwork Bay branch.
He has a lot of perseverance, but he really has no talent for mechanics.
With that kind of perseverance, you might as well change careers; maybe you'll find your true path.
"Do you need me to help you with this?"
Wu Xi asked, indicating that she didn't mind trying to win Chen Qing's favor further.
"Let them be. If there's no hope, then we'll give up."
Chen Qing shook his head and looked out the window.
To be fair, Clockwork Bay is indeed very beautiful.
Machinery and nature coexist harmoniously, forming a seamless whole, as if this place had always been this way.
The mountains and hills, the shimmering lake surface covered with a thin layer of frost, the train slowly passing by the water's edge, just as a huge fish-like creature broke through the frost, eliciting a gasp of surprise.
"Looks like we're in luck."
Wu Xi said with a smile.
Chen Qing rested her chin on her hand and turned her head to look at Wu Xi. She didn't say anything, but her eyes said it all.
"All right."
Wu Xi shrugged. This was a standard procedure on the train, and not everyone knew about it, but some people were.
What they saw was all controlled by humans.
Of course, it's not all about fish breaking through the ice; there will also be other "good luck" performances.
Different types of good fortune are associated with different short months, such as rainbows and butterfly swarms.
Thanks to these clever little touches, Clockwork Bay has attracted many tourists.
It also ranks among the top tourist islands in the deep blue sea.
However, Wuxi still prefers more pristine landscapes; as a mechanic, she's long been tired of seeing many things.
She had participated in the construction of Clockwork Bay a little, following in the footsteps of her elders.
Chen Qing quietly looked at the scenery outside the window, and Wu Xi also stopped talking and began to correct the students' homework.
The private room was quiet, but the atmosphere wasn't tense; on the contrary, it was quite harmonious.
Both of them had their own things to do.
The pharmaceutical factory is quite far from Clockwork Bay Port. The two set off in the morning and are expected to arrive at the factory in the evening. Chen Qing will then spend the night at a hotel on the island.
Although Chen Qing is a wanted criminal and has offended quite a few people, the orcs who issued the warrant don't have such a long reach that they can't extend their influence to the Mechanical Association's territory.
As for the Red Serpent family, they were the same; besides, they didn't have that much energy to focus on Chen Qing.
As members of the Mechanical Engineering Association, they are also partly responsible for the incident.
It's not just the Red Serpent clan; the trouble caused by the Scyther isn't so easily resolved.
In particular, they even dragged the pirates, Demon Dragon and White Fairy, into it.
Although... the sword-wielding mantis that harmed them was created by Chen Qing.
However, how much wealth does Chen Qingcai have, and how much does the Machinery Association have?
The Demon Dragon and the White Fairy are pirates, after all. Getting entangled with these villains won't be so easy to get rid of.
After having a quick lunch in the car, Chen Qing, having nothing else to do, decided to help Wu Xi grade the students' homework.
The two also exchanged experiences and insights. Chen Qing was quick-witted, and Wu Xi had solid knowledge. They had quite a lot to talk about when they got together.
Among all the students in Wuxi, Chen Qing had the highest hopes for the child named Didi.
Silver String is also good, but he's too rigid and not as flexible as Titi.
"Titi? That child is indeed very talented, but it's a pity that she's too impulsive."
Chen Qing's judgment is indeed excellent. Titi has neither lack of talent nor family background. However, it is precisely because of these two factors that the child cannot settle down.
She lacks a good teacher, a good teacher who can keep her in check.
Chen Qing would be a good fit.
However, this is also a regrettable matter.
Wu Xi didn't say it aloud, and Chen Qing certainly wouldn't ask; teaching students was too much trouble.
Even if these students would bring her great benefits.
Chen Qing knew very well what kind of person she used to be, and she also knew what kind of people Chen Cheng and the others were.
If she encountered someone like that, she feared she wouldn't be able to resist taking direct action and committing euthanasia.
The academic atmosphere inside the private room was quite strong, and the atmosphere was just right when a commotion suddenly broke out outside the room.
This was followed by a brutal scream, extremely horrific.
It was as terrible as being castrated.
"What happened?"
Wu Xi immediately contacted the train staff, but all she heard was a busy signal.
Something happened.
Chen Qing and Wu Xi exchanged a glance, and they understood what was going on.
"I'm sorry, I didn't expect to encounter something like this."
Wu Xi gave a wry smile. She didn't open the compartment door rashly; the train's security system was very well-designed.
"fine."
Chen Qing shook her head, and slammed the book shut in her hand.
Nobody wants to encounter something like this.
"Step back."
The private room is very spacious, just like a room, covering several tens of square meters.
Chen Qing drew his knife, the blade pointing towards the door of the private room.
Wu Xi's expression was not good; this train belonged to the Mechanical Association.
The train was hijacked, and it happened on the territory of the Mechanical Association.
What this means is self-evident.
The mechanical spider climbed onto the door of the private room and then exploded with a bang.
As the black smoke dissipated, two armed robbers stood at the door, aiming at Chen Qing and Wu Xi.
"Lord Wuxi, Lord Chen Qing, please come with us."
The two robbers were clearly prepared; they had already hacked into the train's systems.
Not only that, they also installed shielding devices on the vehicle, rendering most of the mechanical devices ineffective.
Including the super shield whale that Chen Qing carries with him, only the bombs are still usable.
Even if Chen Qing doesn't use a bomb to open the door, they will have the train system open it anyway.
The two robbers had no insignia of any faction on them, making it seem like a spur-of-the-moment decision.
However, both Chen Qing and Wu Xi knew very well that this matter had definitely been planned for a long time.
Otherwise, why choose to do it after the incident involving the Mantis Dancer?
"Don't get into a conflict with them, we'll be fine."
Wu Xi whispered to Chen Qing, a little worried that Chen Qing might lose his temper.
Even if we're going to take action, we need to know the current situation first.
"Um."
Chen Qing put away her knife; her thoughts were the same as Wu Xi's.
This matter is most likely unrelated to them; it's probably aimed at the Mechanical Association.
"Thank you for your cooperation, gentlemen. This way, please."
Despite saying that, the robbers did not loosen their grip on their guns at all.
They had guns, but it would still be easy for Chen Qing and Wu Xi to take them down.
They didn't dare to be disrespectful to Chen Qing and Wu Xi. It was hard to say anything about Chen Qing, but Wu Xi was, after all, a mechanic from a different school, so it was better to be polite.
The two robbers led Chen Qing and Wu Xi through the train's passageway; there were many wounded people in the carriages ahead.
They were all passengers on the train.
They looked at the two robbers with fear, but couldn't help but cast hopeful glances at Wu Xi.
However, Wu Xi simply walked past them calmly, while Chen Qing, who seemed indifferent, tossed them a few bottles of potions.
"thank you."
"One of the passengers said in a low voice."
The robbers looked at Chen Qing with great surprise; she actually cared about their lives.
At the end of this carriage, several tall robbers were gathered together. One of them turned around when he heard footsteps.
"Evil Luo?"
Wu Xi was surprised when she saw the person's face.
Her expression turned serious; this matter had even involved the Demon Dragon Pirates.
"Teacher Wuxi."
The girl named Ero nodded to her, her gaze falling on Chen Qing.
"Lord Chen Qing."
The girl greeted Chen Qing very politely. She knew Chen Qing from Shangjia.
And there's Zhao Fuli's place.
There are also many news stories and legends about Chen Qing in the deep blue sea.
Wu Xi looked back and forth between the two with suspicion and uncertainty. Chen Qing and E Luo actually knew each other?
Could it be that what happened today...?
"Who are you?"
Chen Qing asked curiously.
"I am Evil Luo, a mechanic from the Demon Dragon Pirate Crew. It's a pleasure to meet you, Lord Chen Qing."
Evil Luo walked towards her, twitched the corners of his mouth, revealing a stiff smile, and said in a serious tone.
“Zhao Fuli has talked a lot about you, and the people at Shanghai University have also mentioned you.”
Evil Luo actually likes Chen Qing quite a bit; she's very strong.
"How are Shangjia and Zhao Fuli doing?"
Chen Qing's expression remained unchanged as he politely asked a question.
To make matters worse, this unlucky guy got infected by the Mantis with Hara last time.
“The professor at Shanghai University is very good, and Zhao Fuli should be very good too.”
"What happened today has nothing to do with you. If you'd like, I'll send someone to take you to your destination now."
Given Chen Qing's friendly relationship with Zhao Fuli, and Shang Jia's high regard for Chen Qing, E Luo wouldn't mind giving Chen Qing some face.
She really has nothing to do with what happened today; their target is the Mechanical Association.
Chen Qing can leave, but Wu Xi cannot; she is a member of the Mechanical Engineering Association.
"No, I'll go with Wu Xi."
Chen Qing shook his head, temporarily declining Evil Luo's offer.
Wu Xi is unlikely to die, and Chen Qing doesn't mind waiting.
"Okay, if you change your mind, feel free to come find me."
Wu Xi wasn't the only member of the Mechanical Association on this train; many other members of the Mechanical Association were also arrested.
The forces involved in this hijacking were definitely not just the Dragon Pirates; the Dragon Pirates' mechanics weren't that powerful.
Evil Luo doesn't have that kind of strength.
Among the kidnapped members of the Mechanical Association were several unlucky individuals whom Chen Qing and Wu Xi both knew.
"teacher."
Yin Xian Didi and the others were brought over, their heads drooping, looking dejected.
"Why are you guys in the car too?"
Wu Xi frowned and reprimanded in a low voice.
These kids are such a handful.
Chen Qing glanced out the window, then quickly looked away.
What exactly is the Demon Dragon Pirates trying to do with all this? Are they trying to take another bite out of the Mechanical Association?
However, it is clear that the Dragon Pirates were not the only ones involved in this matter.
In the deep blue sea, almost all the well-known mechanics have joined the Mechanics Association, and there are no known hidden gems.
Apart from Chen Qing.
It's clear that the highly skilled mechanic, Ero, is incapable of controlling this train.
There must be other schools of mechanics involved.
A faction of mechanics... This means that a mechanical family is involved in this matter.
Tsk.
Chen Qing couldn't get involved in this matter; she only thought about it briefly before giving up.
We'll know when the results come out.
On the other side, Wu Xi was still scolding Titi and the others. Chen Qing glanced over and saw that the robbers were still bringing over members of the Mechanical Association.
These people were locked in a train car.
Chen Qing tried it, and she was able to move around freely.
However, the robbers still kept an eye on her.
That doesn't matter; Chen Qing has no intention of siding with the Mechanical Association.
Arriving at the passenger carriage we had just passed, we found that many passengers were seriously injured.
“We didn’t injure them; our targets are only those from the Mechanical Association.”
One of the robbers who was with Chen Qing explained.
"Um."
Chen Qing responded calmly and took out a first-aid kit and commonly used tools from his spatial storage.
"They're actually quite kind."
The robber muttered something under his breath.
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