Chapter 114: Kidnapping (1/2)

Chapter 114: Kidnapping

Translator: EndlessFantasy TranslationEditor: EndlessFantasy Translation

”You sure we’re heading in the right direction?” Ye Chong asked.

”Er, who knows?” Shang replied irresponsibly.

Ye Chong smiled wryly as he scanned the unfamiliar environment . From one unfamiliar environment to another, Ye Chong did not feel any difference between any of them. However, as he was reminded that Shang had no map for the area, the result of the mech’s directions was only to be expected.

Zeuth was more organised than Hoth, the pedestrians all calm and leisurely strolling about. In Ye Chong’s time in the zone, he had not seen any fights on the streets. In Hoth, it would have been impossible to avoid.

Vintage brick buildings could be seen in every corner of the zone, in great variety. Most of the buildings were not tall, unlike in Hoth, where brick buildings that reached a few tens of meters tall were still considered average, and looked more like warehouses.

The streets were lined with shops on both sides; technology from outside the Orbits could occasionally be seen. It seemed that the Orbits were not as isolated from the outside world as it was rumored to be.

Most of the shops were mech related. Unlike Ye Chong’s experience of online purchasing via Fal’s virtual net, where the products were delivered to the buyers, the local community seemed to reject this convenient and advanced method of purchase. On the contrary, they practiced the old ways of purchasing on the spot. Mechs were openly displayed in the shops, where one could choose in their own time, and even request for a test drive.

Mainstream models in the Five Galaxies were rare, and Ye Chong was unfamiliar with most of the models on display. This greatly interested him. The mechs here were unlike any he had seen before!

However, under Shang’s hastening, Ye Chong reluctantly tore himself away from the goods.

”Ask for directions?” Ye Chong asked.

”Of course, what else can you do if you’re lost? You have a better idea?” Shang mocked.

”No!” Ye Chong was clear cut in his answer.

”Eh, Ye, look 30 degrees to your left! Wow, look at that body! She even had a mask on! Hehe, I won’t be stopped by just a mask!” Ye Chong knew from his tone that Shang was growing enthusiastic.

Ye Chong shifted his vision 30 degrees to the left.

”What’s there to see?” Ye Chong muttered to himself. The person was wrapped in a long purple robe, with a face mask on. Only her subtly graceful movements hinted at her gender.

”What would you know?” Shang spoke scornfully. ”Any top class beauty would shine with a special charisma, with an unmistakable quality! Ah, these words are wasted on you! Let me scan her a bit first!”

”Hmm, shine with a special charisma? Does he mean aura? Isn’t that what powerful people have? Could all top class beauties be powerful?” Ye Chong was deep in thought.

”*Cough**cough*” Shang’s scanning was disrupted by Ye Chong’s thoughts. ”Er, Ye, your imagination is actually quite impressive!”

Ye Chong was baffled, but he knew that something was wrong with his thoughts.

”Huh! Isn’t that Feng Su?” Shang was surprised. ”How could she be here?”

”Who’s Feng Su?”

”Heavens! Ye, do you not know Feng Su? What a sad, sad life you have. Feng Su is Fal’s most popular female superstar! Also the female artist with the highest worth! Tsk tsk, I myself am her number one fan. Back in the days, her one song managed to silence the spectators for a whole 15 minutes. It was unheard of! What? Ye, you weren’t aware? As expected, Mu’s influence had turned you into a wild animal, what a sore sight! Looks like the burden of transforming you into a true human has fallen to me! Hehe …” Shang chattered on.

Ye Chong knew that once Shang went into a mood, he would not let up for a good while.

Shang suddenly spoke in a dramatic fashion, ”Ye, aren’t we asking for directions? Go ask her! Hehe, Ye, this is a golden opportunity I’ve created for you! Ah, too bad there are no photon processors around, or I’ll show you how beautiful she really is, and you’ll definitely fall in love with her! She’s the dream girl of a great many young men! Hehe, I have her exact measurements here from my scans. These is first hand information, infinitely better than whatever you read on the virtual net!” Shang spoke like one bewitched.

Ye Chong, however, was indifferent. ”Not interested! Why should I ask her? Besides, the fact that she’s a superstar and appearing here all alone is very suspicious, don’t you think? There must be a story behind it!”

Shang was shocked. ”Ye, you’re getting smarter! Hmm, you’re right, it is suspicious. Why would she be here of all places? No wonder she’s trying to be inconspicuous! Ah, Ye, there must be something behind this, so we should definitely look into it. We might even stumble upon some exclusive story!”

”Shang, is it worth it to waste our time on this? We have more important things to do!” Ye Chong was unimpressed.

Shang could not help but grumble, ”It’s just asking for directions, how long can that take?”

Ye Chong gave it a thought before approaching Feng Su. ”Good day to you, do you know how I can reach Street 22?” Ye Chong asked the masked woman, the one called Feng Su.

Feng Su turned around and gave a measuring glance at him. She found him looking relaxed, but with an undisguisable apathy behind it.

Feng Su spoke with her demure, enchanting voice, ”Oh, Street 22, just go straight ahead and turn right at the third intersection, you’ll reach the street after a five-minute walk!” Her short dialogue lingered in the air, the voice gentle and lovely, tugging at one’s heartstrings!

The accurate control of her voice and tonality was a surprise for Ye Chong. He staggered a little before gathering himself for a reply, ”Oh, thank you!” and turning to leave.

”I hope you’re satisfied, Shang!” While Ye Chong did not understand this indulgence of Shang’s, he would still do his best to fulfill the mech’s wishes! However, Shang did not speak for a long while.

”Shang, what’s up?” Ye Chong thought curiously. Could the mech’s sound receiver be damaged? Surely not.

”Wow, that was awesome! A voice from Heaven! From Heaven itself! Heavens, to hear such a moving voice in this mortal realm! Ye, do you not feel it?” Shang was high as a kite!

”Mm, it was alright!” Ye Chong replied lightly.