"What?"
Hua Zhi-xiao looked at the sword on the ground, then at the man who looked like his limbs were about to be broken. For a moment, she was stunned and appeared helpless.
"No one has to help you. Even if these people got something from you, they can still just leave. Do you know why?" Bai Ye said. "Is it because they lack morals, don't keep their promises, are shameless and heartless? No, none of that. It's because you are too weak."
Bai Ye picked up Lei Ya Nu Shou and then took Hua Zhi-xiao's hand, placing Lei Ya Nu Shou into her palm.
"You want me to help you? No, the only one who can help you is yourself." Bai Ye looked at Hua Zhi-xiao and said, "As a person, you can only rely on yourself to live."
After speaking, Bai Ye took two steps back.
Hua Zhi-xiao looked at Bai Ye, then at the man lying on the ground, her sword-holding hand trembling slightly.
"No, don't kill me," the man pleaded. "I promised to give you what you wanted. I'll give it to you now. Just let me go, please."
Hua Zhi-xiao still appeared helpless, looking at Bai Ye for help.
Bai Ye took out a cigarette pack from his pocket, lit one, and exhaled a smoke ring leisurely. "When he held you, did you think he would turn against you? When he spoke sweet nothings, did you think he would turn against you? When he took liberties with you, did you think he would turn against you?"
Bai Ye extended his index finger and gently shook it.
"Are you in pain? Do you feel wronged? Do you hate him?" Bai Ye said. "If you don't want to endure these things, there is only one way: tell the whole world that you are not to be bullied. If the whole world doesn't know, what should you do? It's simple: kill until the whole world knows, and then it will be done."
A cold expression appeared on Hua Zhi-xiao's face. She slowly approached the man, ignoring his pleas, and raised the sword high.
But as it was about to fall…
Seeing the blade about to strike the man's head, Hua Zhi-xiao's body twitched, and she forcefully held the sword mid-air.
Bai Ye sighed and stepped forward to retrieve Lei Ya Nu Shou. "You disappoint me too much."
Bai Ye put Lei Ya Nu Shou away and turned to leave.
However, when Bai Ye had walked about five or six meters away…
An angry shout suddenly rang out.
Bai Ye turned his head and saw Hua Zhi-xiao grabbing the man's hair, shouting furiously, and then repeatedly smashing his head against the ground.
Bang, bang, bang…
The sound of heads colliding with the ground echoed.
Bright red blood flowed out. The man initially continued to scream and beg for mercy, then cursed, and finally…
Lost his breath!
But Hua Zhi-xiao showed no signs of stopping. She still held the man's hair and slammed his head against the ground again and again.
Bai Ye stepped forward and placed a hand on Hua Zhi-xiao's shoulder. "Enough. He's dead."
Hearing Bai Ye's words, Hua Zhi-xiao finally let go and looked helplessly at the blood on her hands.
Bai Ye took out Gui Xue, Xue Gui Shu, and Pulse Dual Pistols, placing them beside Hua Zhi-xiao, then turned away again.
Hua Zhi-xiao looked at the items and hesitated. "Aren't we going to my place?"
"I'm not interested in your body," Bai Ye replied without turning back. "These are what you owe me. Remember to repay me. I need something more valuable than your body."
Watching Bai Ye depart, Hua Zhi-xiao suddenly picked up the items and chased a few steps, shouting, "What's your name?"
"Bai Ye!"
In the quiet night, Bai Ye's voice drifted faintly and then disappeared at the end of the street.
…
Returning to his residence, Bai Ye leaned against the window, looking at the houses under the night sky.
Bai Ye hadn't expected to receive a hidden quest out of the blue. After visiting the Pleasure District, he had gained something extra.
This gain was even greater than completing the hidden quest.
Hua Zhi-xiao…
He hoped this woman wouldn't disappoint him.
The Flower District should, after all, appear in the river of time.
"Pururu, pururu, pururu…"
At this moment, the Steel Slime on Bai Ye's body suddenly began to solidify, quickly taking the shape of a Den Den Mushi.
"Hmm?" Bai Ye blinked, then picked up the receiver. "Hello?"
"Is this Bai Ye?" a voice came from the other end. "It's Gao Ming."
Gao Ming?
Bai Ye smiled and replied, "It is. Have the results from the Blood Battle Ju Xian Zhuang come in?"
Considering the time, it had taken nearly three and a half days to travel from the ancient town to the Pleasure District. The Evil Spirit Group should have their results by now. The Forbidden Zone should be over.
"Yes, it's over," Gao Ming said with a laugh. "The rewards were good. Thank you very much for the information about the Forbidden Zone. Are you free to get together now? Let's have a drink."
"No need. This was just a transaction," Bai Ye said. "Besides, I've accepted a quest and am no longer in the neutral zone."
"Is that so? That's a real shame."
Bai Ye heard the hesitant tone in Gao Ming's voice and directly said, "If there's something, you can just say it."
Gao Ming continued, "It's like this, we've completed the Forbidden Zone at Blood Battle Ju Xian Zhuang and obtained clues about You Tan Zhi. So, what's next?"
"You want to know how to get the Ice Silkworm Poison Palm?"
Gao Ming honestly replied, "Yes."
Bai Ye said, "It's useless for me to tell you now. That Forbidden Zone cannot be entered at the moment."
"Is that so? It seems I was too impatient."
Bai Ye added, "However, I do have information about other Forbidden Zones. Are you interested in future technological weapons?"
Gao Ming was taken aback, then immediately replied, "Of course, we're interested!"
Future technological weapons start at the black quality. Even the lowest-level future technological weapons like the Pulse Pistol, while a bit lackluster, are still future technological weapons.
Bai Ye stated, "There are four Forbidden Zones in that area. Three can be opened now, and I can provide information on all of them. As for what you will exchange, you can consider that in advance."
Gao Ming nodded. "Alright. We'll discuss it in detail when you return."
Gao Ming hung up the phone, hesitated for a moment, and then picked up the Den Den Mushi again.
"Boss Harvey, it's Gao Ming. Remember what I asked you a few days ago? Yes, the person who sells Forbidden Zone information. We've completed the Forbidden Zone he mentioned and successfully obtained the quest rewards, and…"
…
While Gao Ming was on the phone with Harvey Stanson, Bai Ye's gaze fell outside the window, lost in thought.
He had already planted the seeds. Now, it was time to see if they would sprout and blossom.
"Hope!" Bai Ye suddenly smiled. "You can all grow strong, and then…"
Overthrow this world!
…