Chapter 434 - 313: Bar Hunt, Mechanical Lady (2)

Chapter 434: Chapter 313: Bar Hunt, Mechanical Lady (2)

Just then, Wu Liangchen knocked the trembling driver unconscious with a single palm strike, then pulled open the car door, preparing to get out.

Although her heart had settled slightly, the thought of being abandoned in this godforsaken, desolate place still made Yao Li instinctively afraid.

So when she heard the car door open, she couldn’t help but shout, "Why are you doing this?"

Why?

Wu Liangchen smiled. "Because I want you to deliver a message for me. Tell that old patriarch of your Sun family to be careful lately, or something bad might happen."

Hearing this, Yao Li’s mind went blank for a moment. Then, a single thought surfaced.

’This Wu Liangchen has gone completely insane.’

’Does he really think that just because he escaped the Tiger Slayer Gang’s encirclement, he can take on the Sun family?’

’What a joke. The Sun family has stood in Qing Province for so many years; they are deeply rooted. Their power and foundation are something the Tiger Slayer Gang could never hope to match.’

However, she didn’t let these thoughts show on her face. Instead, she said...

"Alright, I’ll be sure to deliver your message!"

Wu Liangchen smiled, then led Song Ling’Er out of the car and walked away without a backward glance.

Yao Li watched the figure gradually disappear into the darkness in her rearview mirror and couldn’t help but let out a long sigh of relief.

’Thank goodness. My life is safe for now.’

’The most pressing matter now is to contact the family as soon as possible.’

’Otherwise, in my current helpless state, stranded in this remote place, it would be troublesome if I attract any petty criminals.’

At this thought, she strained to turn her gaze toward the still-unconscious driver beside her and began to call out in a low voice.

While Yao Li was struggling to save herself, Wu Liangchen had already led Song Ling’Er through block after block, arriving at the edge of the docks.

That’s right.

After leaving the Shadowlands, the first place Wu Liangchen thought of returning to was the docks.

The reason was simple: aside from the Shadowlands, this was the only other place that could make the Sun family hesitant.

Furthermore, as long as he covered his tracks well enough, hiding on a ship to rest and recover was the best option.

Even if the Sun family and the Tiger Slayer Gang noticed, by then, he would have recovered his strength and would have nothing to fear.

’Besides... I still have a couple of scores to settle.’

"Are you tired?" Wu Liangchen asked Song Ling’Er, who was beside him, in a low voice.

"Not tired!" Song Ling’Er’s reply was crisp and decisive.

Wu Liangchen couldn’t help but feel a little surprised.

They had fled all the way from the garbage district to the vicinity of the docks, crossing more than half of Qing Province City. The journey had been fraught with dangers that would make one’s heart pound in terror.

An ordinary person would have been exhausted by now.

But Song Ling’Er had not only kept up the entire way, she even seemed to have energy to spare.

Her stamina truly surpassed that of a normal person.

But Wu Liangchen didn’t overthink it, chalking it up to the unique resilience of children from the garbage district.

"Alright, then follow me."

For convenience, Song Ling’Er was currently dressed as a young boy.

Although she claimed to be fifteen, long-term malnutrition had left her very thin. So, after putting on a hat and boy’s clothes, outsiders couldn’t tell the difference at all.

At most, they would just think she was a delicate-looking little boy.

Even though it was midnight, the docks were still brightly lit.

Thanks to the bustling sea trade, the red-light district here was exceptionally developed.

And unlike the Shadowlands, the class of establishments and facilities here was clearly much higher.

After all, the sailors who came here to spend money all had some cash on hand.

Coupled with the fact that they spent long periods drifting at sea, once they came ashore, they were incredibly generous with their spending.

With all these factors combined, the area was unusually prosperous. Even late at night, the streets were still bustling with people.

Drunken sailors staggered down the street with call girls on their arms, while blood-pumping heavy metal DJ sets blasted from the bars along the road.

Even the air was thick with the scent of decadence.

Wu Liangchen led Song Ling’Er slowly through the street, seemingly just strolling, but in reality, his powerful perception was fully engaged, searching with all his might for his target.

Suddenly.

Wu Liangchen stopped and looked up at the bar in front of him, named "Ecstasy Voltage."

The bar’s decor was unique. Facing the street was a huge display window where women—some glamorous, some delicate—were striking seductive poses.

If that were all, it wouldn’t be particularly strange. The key was, if you looked closely, you would discover that these women weren’t living people at all, but androids.

It was just that their external skins were so well-made that they gave the illusion of being real people.

And this was one of the bar’s main features.

All the servers, including the call girls, were meticulously calibrated female androids.

This also reflected a major trend in Qing Province City, and perhaps the entire Federation.

Androids equipped with advanced AI programs were becoming commonplace, appearing in roles ranging from soldiers to prostitutes.

After all, they were high-quality, inexpensive, and didn’t come with the many troubles that humans did.

Take call girls, for example. While the price of hiring a human woman wasn’t exorbitant, the subsequent costs were very high.

Even though modern medicine had eliminated most sexually transmitted diseases and could even free most women from the trouble of menstruation, the costs still couldn’t compete with these female androids, who had "serving men" written into their base programming.

Crucially, more and more men were beginning to accept and even prefer this arrangement.

The reasons were simple: first, the price was low, and second, the service was good.

With the enhancements of Federation technology, even the "channel experience" was said to blow away that of most human women.

As this trend continued, female androids started appearing in all of Qing Province City’s major red-light districts.

As for the once-thriving streetwalkers, their industry had begun to shrink rapidly.

It was only in places like the Shadowlands, where human labor was even cheaper, that they could barely survive.

When Wu Liangchen led Song Ling’Er into the bar, an R-rated performance was underway.

Almost completely nude female androids swayed on stage. These ones were clearly a more advanced model; they even knew how to interact with the customers below.

And thanks to technological enhancements, their figures and faces were flawless.

Cai Liben found himself utterly captivated.

After all, although the price for these female androids was higher than for the ones in the display window, it was still within his budget.

He’d heard that other bars had started bringing in the latest models—even more advanced female androids whose appearance, words, and actions were indistinguishable from humans.

’Unfortunately, I’m short on cash right now and can’t afford to go to a place like that.’

At this thought, Cai Liben fell into a deep state of anxiety.

The deal was clear: as soon as Wu Liangchen came ashore, the Sun family would capture him, and then the payment would be settled.

’Although the captain and the first mate were getting the lion’s share, I would at least get a piece of the pie.’

’But now look at the situation. I haven’t seen a single cent.’

’The crucial part is, I heard the Sun family didn’t catch this Wu Liangchen; instead, he escaped into the Shadowlands.’

This made Cai Liben a little nervous.

Although he didn’t think Wu Liangchen could escape from a place like the Shadowlands, what if he did?

Thinking of this, he sighed softly and downed the alcohol in his glass in one gulp.

The strong alcohol began to numb his nerves, making him feel slightly better.

Just as he was about to find a female android to blow off some steam, a figure in a hat suddenly appeared before him.

"You..." Feeling the light being blocked, Cai Liben looked up and saw the memorable face under the hat. The rest of his words were instantly swallowed.

Wu Liangchen gave him a slight smile. "Brother Cai, it’s been a few days. Why are you drinking here all by your lonesome?"

Cai Liben subconsciously wanted to shout, but when he saw the dangerous glint in Wu Liangchen’s eyes, he wisely chose to shut his mouth and put on a fawning smile instead.

"Brother... Brother Wu, why have you suddenly returned? Come, come, sit down! Let’s have a couple of drinks."