Chapter 25 Secret Society 2
"When I was young, I traveled around the world and got to know an alchemist. I saw him turn stones into gold with my own eyes. He even used his body to resist bullets after taking alchemy potion..."
Mr. Stork recalled.
"Although I didn't get along with him for long, in those few months, I never saw him wearing a hat when traveling, but he never showed any sign of being infected by the 'miasma'."
"Wow!" Miss Sparrow's beautiful eyes lit up. "How amazing! If I could have such power, I would definitely turn all the dolls at home into gold!"
Mr. Stork shook his head helplessly and said:
"Miss Sparrow, your family is already quite wealthy... Moreover, if we study the 'real film', one day we will be able to find such a mystery." Power."
Jilan glanced at Miss Sparrow without any trace, and secretly thought that this woman was probably a wealthy daughter, and she didn't know why she joined a mysterious society like the "Record Society".
He was also very interested in the alchemist mentioned by Mr. Stork, and asked:
"Mr. Stork, didn't you learn anything from that alchemist?"< br>
"No." Mr. Stork sighed regretfully. "That is a mysterious power that requires extremely high talent to master. It's a pity that I don't have such talent."
"The alchemist didn't call himself an 'alchemist', but called himself 'Spiritual Mystery'. '... He once told me in a vague way that the process of mastering this mysterious power is like climbing a mountain peak or trekking on a rugged road in the forest. All seekers who study the mysterious art call this road It's the 'Road of the Fire Sword'.'
'The "Mysterious One", the "Road of the Fire Sword"...'
Jilan couldn't help but yearn for it.
This is not only to find strength to arm oneself and protect oneself, but also an instinctive curiosity and desire for mystery.
He believes that with "Bailan" around, one day he will be able to come into contact with and master the mystery.
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After the carriage left Gray Stone Street, it headed along the road towards "Fengshan Mountain". Over there, It's where the rich area is.
The neighborhood he originally passed through was quite familiar to Gilan.
After the carriage passed through the "Daffodil Square" by the "Fengden Lake", all the street scenes and environments felt strange to him.
The buildings here are tall, the streets are clean, and the shops are high-end and prosperous.
Pedestrians are mostly well-dressed and well behaved.
Even the originally bumpy carriage became stable and comfortable after driving onto the flat road here... It belongs here and should be enjoyed by the rich.
Gilan has never been here before, because you don't just enter the wealthy area.
If there is no proof of residence or employment, his low-level clothes alone will inevitably attract an interrogation by the patrolling security officers.
As you can imagine, you will be lucky to be kicked out of a wealthy area. If you are unlucky, you may be charged with "obstructing public order" or "suspicious behavior" and taken to the police station. detention.
'The original man's biggest dream is to live in a wealthy area one day, buy a decent tombstone for his mother, and bury her in the "Fengdeng Cemetery" on the top of the mountain... And this dream means a lot to him. It's out of reach. ’
Gilan’s eyes reflected the colorful scenery along the way, and her heart was filled with waves.
He put his hands on his warm legs and said secretly:
'You have fulfilled my dream... I will also fulfill your dream. ’
‘This is a debt that a man cannot forget. ’
Mr. Stork, who was sitting across from him, caught Gilan’s lost expression and thought he was looking forward to the life of a rich man, so he couldn’t help showing a look of emotion.
However, at this moment, a group of police officers wearing "X" armbands with white stripes on a black background passed by the roadside. Mr. Stork narrowed his eyes and whispered:
"The search team of the Horst Police Department."
After hearing this, Miss Sparrow reacted quickly. She immediately changed her seat and sat next to Gillan. She reached out and hugged his arm, body Lean in.
Gilan instinctively felt a resistance and wanted to push it away.
But Miss Sparrow in his arms raised her head, winked at him, and put an index finger on her lips.
“Shhh.”
At this time, Jilan also noticed the search team on the roadside. His heart was frightened, and he quickly lowered his head and pulled down his black felt hat.
But his body was still tight and stiff... Jilan had never had close contact with the opposite sex, which made him very uncomfortable. The police officers from the search team glanced at it without paying attention.
It wasn’t until the carriage passed a certain distance that Gilan raised his head and whispered to Miss Sparrow:
“Thank you.”
"You're welcome, Mr. Snow Owl." Miss Sparrow let go of her hand, sat upright again, and smiled. "As a member of the 'Recording Committee', we should be there to help each other."
At this moment, Ji Lan caught a glimpse of Miss Sparrow's clean leg-of-mutton sleeves and her white palms stained with her own mud, and couldn't help but sigh. Said:
"Sorry, I soiled your clothes."
"It doesn't matter, I have to change it anyway."
Miss Sparrow seemed to see his guilt. , said quickly.
As she spoke, she also took out a bottle of exquisite glass perfume from her bag and put it into Gillan's hand.
“Spray some, it will relieve your dizziness and discomfort.”
Jilan looked at the valuable perfume bottle in his hand, hesitated for a while, then opened the bottle cap and faced it I sprayed my smelly body twice.
Suddenly, a mixed fragrance of citrus hits your nostrils.
The aromas of tangerine, lime, lemon, grapefruit and citron are intertwined together, seeming to create a girlish playful atmosphere, which relieves Gillan's tense mental state.
I don’t know if it was for psychological reasons or if it was really effective. Gilan did feel that her dizziness and fever symptoms had been relieved, and even her dry and itchy throat gradually became calmer.
"Thank you." Gilan thanked him again and handed back the perfume bottle.
Miss Sparrow took it and responded with a smile.
Jilan couldn't help but feel dizzy.
He didn't know how long it had been since he had seen someone smile so sincerely at him.
Yes, sincerely.
The carriage finally stopped in front of a single-family apartment in the middle of the third block of Horst.
The first floor is a coffee shop. On the side of the dark brown floor-to-ceiling window is the words "Horst Third Street, No. 13".
Gilan followed Mr. Stork and Miss Sparrow out of the carriage.
"Mr. Stork has rented out this entire apartment, and the annual rent is 85 Caesars... He also owns the coffee shop downstairs, and he always says that I am rich. I think he is the one. Invisible rich man.”
Miss Sparrow whispered beside Gillan.
Mr. Stork walked in front and opened the double doors of the apartment next to the coffee shop. He turned around and said with a smile:
"It is not a lady's behavior to talk about others behind their backs... Please come in, two of you." "
Miss Sparrow stuck out her tongue at him, and then led Gillan into the apartment.
As soon as he entered, Jilan saw the spacious living room.
The huge leather sofa is placed in an "L" shape, surrounding the glass coffee table, and there is a crystal chandelier with a diameter of nearly two meters on the top.
The bright yellow light is reflected on the ground, and the polished wooden spiral staircase winds up to the upper floor, giving the whole place a clean and luxurious feel.
"Mr. Snow Owl, except for '201', '202', '205' on the second floor and '302' on the third floor, you can choose any one to stay in. Each room is equipped with Bathroom, you can go upstairs and take a shower first, and I'll ask Old Jerry to bring you a change of clothes."
Mr. Stork said to Gillan.
The "Old Jerry" he called was the coachman who just drove the carriage, and he was also Mr. Stork's assistant and butler.
"It's almost dinner time. I will introduce you to other club members later."
Mr. Stork raised his hand to look at his watch and smiled.
Gilan looked around, took a deep breath, nodded towards Mr. Stork and Miss Sparrow, then turned and went upstairs.
(End of this chapter)