Lord Shenxiu
Chapter 296 Gathering (Extra for 800 votes)

Chapter 296: Chapter 296 Gathering (Extra for 800 votes)

Time slipped by unnoticed, a month had passed.

Whisperer Bar.

Zhong Shenxiu once again snapped out of his meditative journey through the Spirit Realm and mixed himself a Bloody Mary, savoring it slowly.

The vastness of the Spirit Realm far exceeded his imagination.

After traversing the pure white wilderness, there was still a great distance from the Crimson River.

Moreover, the descriptions in "Dream Walk Memoirs" were quite vague and even outdated in parts, which led him down many wrong paths and even into danger a few times.

Fortunately, relying on the Pastor’s abilities and timely mixed blood wine, he had managed to escape unscathed.

And after the most recent trades, Julie had finally loosened up, intending to introduce him into a secret circle.

This made Zhong Shenxiu somewhat anticipative.

In addition, despite Sinisi’s hysterical outbursts on several occasions, she eventually caved in and handed over the private alcohol business of Byron City.

Such an attitude made Zhong Shenxiu suspect whether she felt some strong pressure and challenge that she urgently needed power, which led her to compromise.

Thankfully, with Jamie keeping an eye on her, the situation had not spiraled out of control.

It was the dramatically increased shipments that not only kept the pharmacy running beyond its capacity daily but also had Jones, in charge of the front candy business, so busy he barely stepped foot in his home on Merlin Avenue No.25 lately.

This green youth seemed to have recovered from his previous setbacks.

To this, Zhong Shenxiu could only say that a career was the best medicine for a man.

But what pleased Zhong Shenxiu the most was another matter.

"As of yesterday, the liquid assets in my hands crossed the ten thousand US Dollar mark, and then Li Wei’s obsession was fulfilled.... This guy was actually only focused on cash, not realizing that the bar and the channels are the real quality assets, huh?"

He snorted, scanning his attribute panel:

[Name: Li Wei Mojito (Zhong Shenxiu)]

[Rank: Outstanding]

[Mixology: Master]

[Ancient Sumerian: Fluent]

[Heavenly Show Points: 193 (1%)]

[Thousand Gates: Can be opened]

...

"With the return option open, my constraints have lessened quite a bit.... Besides that, the Heavenly Show Points have increased slightly; does it mean my influence on this world is still too small?"

Zhong Shenxiu pondered.

He did not plan to return now.

This world, after all, possessed the existence of the ’longevity’ beings, whose prolonged lifespans were something he wished to explore.

Even if their power system had flaws, it did not hinder his attempt.

Even if he were to give up in the end, he could still hunt a high-ranking creature to fulfill the requirements of the Outer Elixir Method.

"Besides that, there are the Heavenly Show Points."

Zhong Shenxiu was somewhat stingy with the Heavenly Show Points, as the him in the main world still did not know how many Heavenly Show Points he would need to forcibly break through the flaws in the Outer Elixir Method and achieve a Primordial Pill.

While thinking, he put on a black gentleman’s frock coat, a black bowler hat, and draped a black short cape over his shoulders.

If he were to add a pair of deer leather gloves and carry a cane, while holding a pipe in his mouth, he would very much resemble a certain detective from the Victorian Era.

He meticulously dressed himself, like an upper-class gentleman about to attend a ball.

Finally, Zhong Shenxiu took out a silver mask and covered the upper part of his face.

After all that, he exited the bar from the back door, glanced at the dark sky, and unsurprisingly saw Julie.

The lady was clad in an elegant lady’s cake dress, with a veil over her face, complaining, "It’s my first time realizing that men also take such a long time to dress up."

"After all, it’s my first time attending a gathering, so it should be a bit grand."

Zhong Shenxiu caressed the black metal cane in his hand and responded with a smile.

"It seems you’ve made ample cover for yourself, which is good... Some of our gathering’s members know each other, some do not know each other’s identities, which helps us protect ourselves."

Julie led the way as she talked.

She chanted a few syllables and a layer of darkness suddenly appeared, enveloping them both.

Along the way, there were occasional passersby, but they paid no attention to the duo dressed as if they were headed to a masquerade.

Gradually, the two arrived in the Earl District.

Ahead, from a single-door courtyard villa, came the din of percussion music.

Zhong Shenxiu was somewhat surprised, "Could it be that our meeting is chosen to be here?"

"No, we’re just using these idiots to cover our tracks," Julie responded as she walked to a corner and flipped open a manhole cover. "We change locations for each meeting, and this time it just happens to be here."

Zhong Shenxiu shrugged his shoulders and followed her into the sewer.

After walking a repugnant route, he felt they should be right beneath the villa where the party was roaring.

The vague vibrations kept coming, the view widened ahead, and an open space appeared.

In the center of this area burned a lamp, emitting a green glow, casting several figures in an eerie light.

"The sewers are filled with toxic gases, some of which are explosive methane, so we can’t use open flames..."

Julie explained, leading Zhong Shenxiu into the circle.

At the moment, there weren’t many people at the gathering, only about seven or eight.

The shadows of people, tall and short, plump and slim, mostly chose to conceal their faces with various masks and colors; under the grim green light, they were almost like an assembly of specters.

’This looks very much the part of an evil organization’s gathering...’

Zhong Shenxiu inwardly snarked and stood next to Julie, hearing her voice, "Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce a newcomer. Although he has not formally met you, you have already experienced the effects of his blood wine... Let’s welcome him."

After Julie finished speaking, she led the applause, but other than her, the response was sparse, making the atmosphere slightly awkward.

’The sudden silence is the most frightening...’

Zhong Shenxiu stepped forward, scanned the assembled mysterious individuals, and spoke in a hoarse and deep voice, "Greetings, everyone, you may call me ’the Bartender!’"

Choosing a pseudonym was also a key point previously advised by Julie.

"Well, let’s introduce ourselves. I am ’Rose’!" Julie said with a smile.

Next to her, a woman with a petite figure spoke up, "Jasmine... I’ve always wanted to thank you, Bartender. Your potions have been of great help to me!"

"Shadow!" A figure lurking in the darkness drawled.

"I’m Butcher! I must say, Bartender, your taste is impeccable. A Bloody Mary is way more flavorful than a blood therapy, it’s just that the price is too high, $150 a pop is a bit much to bear..."

This Mr. Butcher was a large man with a rough voice and coarse speech, seeming like a lower-class laborer, though this could just be his disguise.

However, upon hearing the price, Zhong Shenxiu gave Julie a glance without showing much reaction, noting the woman seemed a bit guilty as she shifted her gaze away.

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