We agreed to set sail, so you'd become the ruler of the deep sea?

Chapter 69 The flesh and blood are weak and bitter

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Accompanied by billowing white steam, a deep rumble echoed from the steam core.

A slender, petite, and strange figure walked in from outside the door, attracting the attention of those around her.

The man had thick, short, black hair that reached his ears, and his skin was very pale, as if he hadn't been exposed to sunlight for a long time.

Those obsidian-like eyes had a slight blush.

Judging by her delicate features and pretty face alone, one might mistake her for an elegant and noble young lady.

But when Xia En's gaze fell on the man's right arm and left leg, he couldn't help but be slightly startled.

There was no skin or flesh that a human should have there.

Instead, mechanical structures consisting of gears, connecting rods, and pipes were used.

Or……

Steel prosthetics!

It is obvious that their power source is the steam engine that spews out white steam!
"Hey, hey, hey, hurry up and get the liquor out of here!"

"My little ones can't wait."

The moment this person opened their mouth, they completely destroyed any remaining elegance and beauty they possessed.

A young woman quickly brought over the drinks with a smile.

This strange man with the steam-powered prosthetic arm didn't drink; instead, he poured a large pitcher of liquor directly onto the steam device on his right arm.

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Steam carrying a strong aroma of alcohol rose up.

Its core seemed to emit a cheerful hum, and its operating efficiency increased rather than decreased.

In the steam rising from the alcohol, a slight flush appeared on the woman's pretty face, and a smile played at the corners of her mouth, as if she were somewhat drunk.

Is this how people drink?
Xia En's lips twitched.

However, the reaction of the vapor device after drinking alcohol is somewhat similar to the state of Xiao Hei when his consciousness was just beginning to sprout.

In addition, this person's names for them...

Could it be that these steam engines have also developed a primitive "machine spirit"?

"So, this person definitely possesses more than just these two steam engines."

"Perhaps there is a channel to purchase steam turbines."

As Xia En pondered, he silently observed the man, preparing to approach him and strike up a conversation.

But before he could get close, another burly man with a full beard stepped forward first, grinning.

"Hey little girl, wanna have a couple of drinks with me?"

Upon hearing this, whether it was Xia En's imagination or not, the surroundings seemed to suddenly fall silent for a moment.

Many of the tavern's regulars cast sympathetic glances at the burly, bearded man.

The tavern girls silently carried their drinks away.

"Ok?"

Before Xia En could figure out the reason behind this, the sound of a steam engine suddenly rang in his ears!

boom! ! !
A white wave of air suddenly expanded, and hot air rolled in.

Many bottles fell to the ground, making a crisp cracking sound.

When Xia En opened his eyes again.

Then they saw that the burly man, who was several tens of centimeters taller than the steam monster, had been slammed to the floor by "her" right hand, which was made of steam machinery, with his neck in his hand.

"Idiot! I'm a man!"

Shane: "..."

To be honest, he didn't even recognize the strange man's gender.

Xia En's appearance is actually somewhat handsome, but after all, he is tall and has been tanned by the sea breeze, making his physique more and more robust.

Now, no one calls him a "pretty boy" anymore.

But this little guy in front of me is truly androgynous!

Skin whiter and smoother than an egg, a slender and petite figure, a porcelain doll-like cute and delicate face... Who the hell would recognize this?
The older customers nearby whispered among themselves.

"This must be the seventh unlucky person this month, right?"

"Who can blame me when Young Master Fei Ya is so charming? If it were our first meeting, I might have tried to strike up a conversation with him too."

One of them sighed with regret: "It's just a pity he's a man!"

"To be honest, wouldn't men be better?"

"?"

After listening for a while, Xia En turned to look at the handsome young man named "Feiya" and saw that after teaching the burly man who had hit on him a lesson, he opened another bottle of wine and poured it into the steam engine in his left leg.

Amidst the rising alcohol vapors, Shane walked to Faye's side.

"Oh? Another one?"

Fei Ya raised her beautiful eyebrows, her body tensing slightly, ready to make her move.

At this moment, Shane looked at the steam mechanism on Feiya's arm and asked a question.

"What are their names?"

Fei Ya was stunned. He had met many people who tried to chat him up in the bar, but this was the first one with such a unique perspective.

He hesitated for a moment, then answered, "They are Millie and Dutch."

"Milly likes to drink red wine, while Dutch prefers the aroma of malt."

Hearing this, Xia En knew he had chosen the right topic and continued to speak with a faint smile.

"To be honest, I also have a little thing similar to them, called Xiao Hei, which is my most important partner."

Fei Ya's eyes lit up, and she asked in surprise, "Could it be... that you are also someone who can hear their voices?"

"……also?"

Xia En's heart stirred slightly, but he continued to chat casually with Fei Ya.

The others in the tavern were quite surprised to see this.

How could someone actually have such a pleasant conversation with that Fei Ya?

Who is this guy?
Could it be that his head was also being scalded by the hot steam, causing him to hallucinate?
Perhaps due to the influence of the alcohol in the air, Xia En and Fei Ya quickly became acquainted in no time.

"Hey buddy, I think you've got a lot of potential! And we get along so well..."

Feiya struggled to raise her hand, put it on Xia En's shoulder, and asked drunkenly.

"Are you interested in joining the Steam Church?"

"Steam Church?"

Xia En was stunned for a moment.

He had heard of this church before, but compared to the Deep Sea Church, it was a small sect with a small number of believers.

"That's right, I don't know if you've ever heard the saying..."

Feiya's expression instantly turned serious, even carrying a hint of piety and solemnity.

"Steam is the breath of the gods, and steel is the bridge between man and God."

"Human flesh and blood are so weak and fragile. If one wishes to transform into a higher form of life, one must turn to the embrace of the god of steam and steel!"

As the boy spoke, the steam engines on his arms and legs hummed, and the gears and linkages vibrated in unison, as if chanting an ancient and mysterious hymn.

The white steam, imbued with a certain sacred quality, appears tranquil and pure.

It can dispel evil and soothe a restless mind.

In fact, Feiya is a priest of the Steam Church and a first-tier professional who has already embarked on the secret path.

The steam dissipating at this moment is actually a kind of "divine art," naturally possessing mysterious and extraordinary power.

For some reason, Shane felt a little uncomfortable being surrounded by steam.

It's as if... these steam are repelling and expelling themselves?
at the same time.

Feiya frowned suddenly, her face turning unusually gloomy, and questioned him.

"heresy!"

"Why do you have the aura of a heretic on you!?"

(End of this chapter)