This aura is deadly

North Longton, a luxurious mansion built on a hillside.

In front of the fourth-floor window, two people were looking at the carriages and pedestrians passing by on the street.

Black smoke billows from factory chimneys in the distance, dyeing the early morning sky yellow-gray.

Of these two people, one is Asian, wearing a suit, about 30 years old, with half-smiling expressions, and holding a cane in his right hand.

The other man is a pure Longtonian, about 50 years old. He is wearing a 19th-century gentleman's suit, which is expensive enough to match this luxurious office. There is a goatee between his lips and nose.

"What do you think? Mr. Chen Ke? In the most developed country in the world, the most developed city. It is no exaggeration to say that we are witnessing history." Goatee said.

"It's really impressive, Mr. Sean. The city is full of factories, people are rushing through the muddy streets, the air is filled with the smell of iron filings and coal, and everyone seems to be very busy." Chen Ke said with a smile. .

"What you see is a dirty environment and tired people, but what I see is extreme efficiency. Chen Ke, we are in a great era, and there has never been an era that has been more efficient than now." Sean laughed laughed.

"This city is like a machine, and you use human life as fuel." Chen Keye added.

"Yes, I like your metaphor. What fuel has a higher conversion rate than people? According to me, there are differences among all living beings under the sun. Those who do not have unique talents like you and me. , In this era, there is at least a chance to become fuel," Sean Hu said with a smile.

He walked around the table, took out two glasses and a bottle of wine from the cabinet on the side, placed them on the table and filled them up.

"Come on, this is the 1812 wine. I won't use it to entertain ordinary guests." Sean handed the wine glass to Chen Ke.

Chen Ke took the wine, the amber liquid rolled in the glass, and looked at Sean through the glass. His face was twisted and crooked, like a demon.

"A piece of coal can only burn for 30 minutes, but a person can be used for 30 years. Longtown has a permanent population of more than 1 million. With the influx of more foreigners, and they will have children, you know Chen Mr. Ke, we will not be short of fuel. Through proper wage adjustment and working hours arrangement, we can achieve great efficiency at a small cost, and the exhausting life will greatly weaken the workers' mood to cause trouble. , I really love this social system." Sean looked out the window and poured the wine into his mouth.

"Can I use the words exploitation and oppression to describe this behavior?" Chen Ke asked.

"I prefer to describe this behavior in terms of efficiency and frugality. This system supports the greatest city of this era. At least they can fill their bellies, have children, and have houses to live in. Otherwise? Do they want to take to the streets? Begging?" Sean laughed.

"You're right." Chen Ke raised his glass and made a clinking motion, then drank it in one gulp.

"Have you met Marx? That thinker from the German Union." Sean said.

"Not yet, I don't care about him." Chen Ke shook his head.

"His crazy words make me upset, and they seem to have affected some people. One day I will find a way to deal with him. But today we should focus on the business between you and me." Xiao En put the quilt on the table.

"What I promise you is far beyond the steam and gears of this era, and you have already seen its potential." Chen Kedao.

"Yes, that's why you can stand in my office. You have to know that I rarely meet strangers, let alone people from the Scarlet Phoenix Republic. Of course, there is no other intention..." Sean waved. Wave your hands.

"Sean Raikkonen, 80% of the factory in Longtown belongs to you. In the wave of steam, this city is the center of the world. I know what your status means." Chen Ke smiled.

"Whoever controls Langdon can control the world. Chen Ke, the divine power is about to fall, and the world will be ruled by small coins in the future. I have foreseen the future, and all I have to do now is to firmly seize the opportunity ." Sean looked determined to win.

"Do you want to replace the queen?" Chen Ke smiled.

"I'm just telling you, Chen Ke. Right now, at this moment, what Longtown needs is an entrepreneur like me, not Queen Victoria. Hehehehe... plus what you are about to give me, not only Ingram, the whole world is bound to win, you know what I mean." Sean smiled, showing the gold teeth in his mouth.

"I hope you don't forget your promise. Whether you can get it depends on whether you help me find the diamond." Chen Ke reminded.

"Of course...of course, green diamonds, I don't understand. You have such a magical treasure, but you are looking for an ordinary green diamond. If you like diamonds, I can give you many." Sean was confused. .

"That diamond has a different meaning to me. Just help me find it." Chen Kedao.

"No problem, no problem. My people are all over London. As soon as there is news, I will notify you immediately." Sean said.

Chen Ke bowed slightly and exited Sean's office. After Chen Ke left, Sean called his servant.

"Sir, please give me your instructions," the servant said.

"Help me prepare the carriage, I'm going to see the Queen." Sean said coldly.

A steam train circling the city was running whirringly on the track, passing through the city and fields.

It was already noon, and Chen Ke, who was wearing a suit, was strolling in the carriage, followed by several people also wearing suits.

No one in the carriage spoke, everyone was busy. They used dozens of laptops and large workstations to set up a temporary local area network.

Chen Ke's assistants compiled a lot of information about Langton in the 19th century and transferred it to Chen Ke's personal tablet. Since there were no satellites in the 19th century, they were unable to establish a wireless network that could connect remotely. Therefore, in this era, Chen Ke and his party People still have to rely on their legs to solve communication problems.

"Everything is arranged properly. I have also established a cooperative relationship with some pretentious guys in this world, and the rats have been cleaned up. What is commendable is that in this era, not only the whereabouts of the green holy diamonds are found, but also the sworn enemy of the Foundation. The predecessor of the sect may have the opportunity to kill two birds with one stone," said Chen Kedao.

"For the comrades who sacrificed their lives." People in the carriage looked at Chen Ke.

"For the comrades who sacrificed their lives." Chen Ke also agreed.

He came to a cargo compartment alone. In the dark cargo compartment, a woman was murmuring in a low voice.

Chen Ke turned on the light and saw a torture rack in front of him. An Asian woman whose limbs had been cut off had an iron hook pierced her collarbone and was hanging on it bloody.

That was Xu Jing. Her hair was shaved and half of her head was cut off, revealing her red brain, with dozens of tubes inserted into the back of her head.

She was naked, the front of her body was cut open completely, and her internal organs were exposed. However, even so, she was not dead.

Because a huge life-sustaining jar was placed next to Xu Jing, with many tubes supplying nutrient solution directly to her liver and intestines, and installing something like a pacemaker for her heart.

However, there was no painkiller.

"Today I went to meet the richest man in the city. Do you know how I feel?" Chen Ke walked to Xu Jing and said coldly.

"I just feel sick. Whether it's him or this era, everything makes me feel sick." Chen Ke had a look of disdain on his face.

"I will destroy your future. In my future, human beings will become one again. There will be no more oppression and exploitation, only eternal fairness!" Chen Kedao.