Technological weapons are the easiest to overlook, yet the most formidable.
This statement may seem contradictory, but it is not. The greatest drawback of technological weapons is their instability.
The instability lies not in the weapons themselves, but in the category of technological weapons.
Technological weapons possess a very high ceiling, but also a remarkably low floor, a characteristic inherent to their nature.
Generally speaking, the destructive power of technological weapons is terrifying. In terms of sheer lethality, they can achieve miracles. Even a weakling wielding one might fell an enemy several times, or even ten times, their own strength.
However, despite their outstanding power, technological weapons do not grant an underdog the ability to defy all odds simply by being given a potent one.
To put it more directly…
Most technological weapons operate on the principle of overwhelming force, delivering immense power and devastating damage, capable of defeating seasoned experts with unexpected moves.
Therefore, Bai Ye remained highly cautious of individuals who pursued a technological path, as a single misstep could lead to an unexpected downfall.
Lost in thought, Bai Ye paused and glanced at a nearby residence. The yard was adorned with a considerable number of dresses, bras, and underwear hanging to dry.
Bai Ye promptly pressed the doorbell.
"Who is it?"
"The water meter reader."
Footsteps sounded from within, and the door opened to reveal a woman with attractive features, dressed in shorts and a t-shirt.
Then…
The Lei Ya Nu Shou was pressed against the woman's waist, and Bai Ye smiled, "Don't scream. Back away."
The woman's face contorted in fear. "Don't do anything rash. My husband is inside."
Bai Ye chuckled, "You're single."
The yard displayed only women's clothing, all of the same size, and in significant quantity.
Anyone who has lived alone knows that it's impractical to use a washing machine for a small amount of daily laundry. Thus, solitary individuals typically wash their clothes every two to three days.
This was precisely why Bai Ye chose this particular house. A single resident, female, and controllable the moment the door opened. If there were a second person, they might alert hunters, escape, or even scream to attract attention.
Bai Ye nudged the Lei Ya Nu Shou forward slightly, causing the woman to feel a faint prick of pain.
This instilled greater terror in the woman, forcing her to slowly retreat.
Bai Ye entered the house, casually closing the door behind him.
The house, a two-story structure with a traditional architectural style, had its living room beyond the entrance hall, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the yard. Bai Ye gestured, indicating for the woman to draw the curtains.
The woman complied obediently, drawing the curtains as she spoke, "Do you need money? I can give you whatever cash we have. Please don't hurt me."
"Do you think I'm a petty thief?" Bai Ye asked with a smile. "I don't believe you haven't seen my face. My face is all over the television and billboards lately."
The woman was speechless.
The Nine Most Wanted Fugitives, the Villain Pursuit Assembly…
It would be strange if she didn't know.
The woman's docility, her utter lack of resistance or outcry, was not unrelated to this fact. He was a villain among villains.
The woman was on the verge of tears, gritting her teeth, "You can do whatever you want, but please don't kill me."
"Don't worry, I'm not interested in your body either." Bai Ye pointed to a corner of the living room. "Sit by the television, and turn it on."
Not for money, not for sex, what was the purpose?
The woman didn't believe it, but at least Bai Ye wasn't planning any immediate harm, which was a small piece of good news. Her chastity could be preserved for another minute.
The woman sat by the television, turned it on, and then sat on the floor, hugging her knees.
Bai Ye ignored her, focusing on the television.
As expected, the latest reports concerned the collapse of a power tower and the appearance of the Divine Disciples, described in the news as "mysterious individuals."
Regarding the classification of these "mysterious individuals," some suggested they were hunters, as they had attempted to engage Bai Ye and his two companions in combat, and Bai Ye's group currently held the highest bounties.
However, the use of high-yield destructive weapons during the pursuit drew widespread public criticism. The Hunter Committee immediately denied the "mysterious individuals" were hunters, stating they were not affiliated with them.
This, in turn, sparked a new wave of speculation. If they were not hunters, then their actions, resulting in numerous casualties, undoubtedly classified them as criminals, even if they were fighting criminals.
Concurrently, the circular discs used by the Divine Disciples also became a topic of discussion.
Those devices were clearly not technological artifacts from this region, and their power output exceeded the technological capabilities of the area.
This was something Bai Ye had also noticed.
The circular discs were quite formidable, their energy beams possessing a destructive power that surpassed entry-level future technology items, comparable to the Annihilator Cannon in the Ruined City.
However, the Annihilator Cannon was a large defensive weapon, whereas their metal discs were not; they were essentially flying machines.
This indicated that the origin of the metal discs likely lay not in the entry-level future technology domain, but in the nascent future technology domain.
This was the subject of heated debate in the news – the emergence of technological products beyond their comprehension.
For Bai Ye, however, it signaled the troublesome nature of the Divine Disciples. These individuals truly possessed some formidable assets.
Bai Ye switched channels, lost in thought, and then saw news of an explosion at a factory in the East District, suspected to be a battle. A short video clip showed large swarms of blood-red bats flying.
It was evident that Hamill had been cornered by the enemy.
This somewhat surprised Bai Ye. Shouldn't these Divine Disciples be targeting him? Why were they engaging Hamill?
Of course, killing Hamill was understandable.
For the Divine Disciples to maintain their anonymity, they couldn't just kill Bai Ye; Li Jiayi and Hamill, who had seen them, also had to be eliminated. However, logically, they should have sought out Bai Ye first.
Bai Ye was unsure of their strategy, but it seemed to imply that he was being underestimated.
To send only Lin Bei to assassinate him was akin to not taking the threat seriously.
Yet, Bai Ye felt that was unlikely. He had already clashed with Situ Chicheng and Bai Lu.
Honestly, while Bai Ye could defeat Situ Chicheng in a one-on-one fight, taking down both of them simultaneously would not be easy. Therefore, Bai Ye had not stopped Situ Chicheng and Bai Lu from escaping on both occasions.
It wasn't that he didn't want to stop them, but that he couldn't.
Of course, they also couldn't kill Bai Ye, which was why they had retreated.
Given this, Bai Ye believed that Situ Chicheng and Bai Lu had a reasonable assessment of his strength and would not underestimate him so readily.
However, having Lin Bei challenge him to a duel while the others went after Hamill was a rather perplexing maneuver.
As for how Bai Ye knew the others had gone after Hamill, it was because there was no news of Li Jiayi.