It wasn't entirely unexpected, given it was past three in the morning.
Who in their right mind would be setting up a stall in the market at such an hour?
So, it was perfectly normal not to see anyone. However, Bai Ye felt the issue wasn't too significant. He'd come back tomorrow. If the other person hadn't managed to trade for what they wanted, they'd likely return to the market. Then he could make the exchange.
As Bai Ye pondered this, he walked out of the market. It was then...
Bai Ye suddenly sensed danger. He turned his head to the side and saw a large cloud of gray smoke rapidly approaching him down the street.
The gray smoke was clearly unusual. As it swept down the street, the surrounding walls and the ground were marked with slash marks, as if cut by a sharp blade.
What's going on?
Bai Ye was completely bewildered. Was someone attacking him?
Seeing the gray smoke nearing, Bai Ye took a deep breath and immediately assumed a combat stance. It was then...
"Stop, Haimei!"
A clear shout suddenly rang out. Immediately after, the gray mist halted right in front of Bai Ye.
A figure leaped down from the side wall, landing in front of Bai Ye. The figure reached out and grabbed the gray mist, which then transformed into a sword.
Bai Ye looked at the person and his eyes lit up.
A golden older sister!
Such a tall and slender figure, such long legs. Most importantly, her chest was so large!
However, Bai Ye quickly came to his senses. The clothes the person was wearing were...
Shinigami clothes!
"This must be a Shinigami patrol from the Rukongai, right?"
As Bai Ye was thinking, the blonde older sister approached him and sternly asked, "Why are you out on the streets so late at night?"
"Huh? Why?" Bai Ye replied, "To admire the moon?"
In the next instant, both looked up at the sky. They only saw a dark expanse. There was no moon, not even stars.
Bai Ye chuckled dryly, "To admire the night?"
The blonde older sister looked at Bai Ye, speechless. Could he be any more nonsensical?
Bai Ye shrugged helplessly. "The night is long and I couldn't sleep, so I came out for a stroll, to catch the night breeze. It's not illegal, is it?"
The blonde older sister said, "Don't wander the streets late at night. It's dangerous. Go back to sleep."
Bai Ye replied obediently, "Okay."
Just then, a commotion suddenly erupted from behind them. Immediately after, several figures leaped over the wall and rushed forward.
A Shinigami shouted, "Lieutenant, assistance!"
The blonde older sister was about to rush forward, but Bai Ye grabbed her and asked, "Are you chasing that man in front?"
The blonde older sister said, "I told you to go to sleep. Don't meddle in things that don't concern you."
Bai Ye hesitated for a moment, then said, "I have to get involved in this!"
The blonde older sister looked confused. "What?"
*Bang!*
In the next instant, Bai Ye suddenly lunged. Without a hint of gentleness, he swept his leg fiercely at the blonde older sister's waist, sending her flying.
*Boom!*
The blonde older sister slammed into the side wall. With a loud crash, a section of the wall collapsed.
After the strike, Bai Ye didn't hesitate for a moment and immediately gave chase, quickly catching up to the Shinigami.
"Xuanming Divine Palm!"
Bai Ye grunted and slapped his hands at the backs of two Shinigami.
WarGreymon was already gone, but that didn't mean the usage time for the gacha items had expired. Therefore, the Xuanming Divine Palm could still be used.
*Slap, slap!*
As Bai Ye struck their backs, the two Shinigami, caught off guard, were sent flying forward.
Then...
They trembled uncontrollably!
As the chilling cold seeped into their bodies, the two Shinigami shivered. Frost rapidly formed on their eyebrows and hair, and then...
*Pfft, pfft!*
Feeling the pain in their internal organs, the two Shinigami simultaneously coughed out a mouthful of blood mixed with ice shards.
At the same time...
The other Shinigami were startled and looked back at Bai Ye, who was pursuing them.
"He's an accomplice!" one Shinigami shouted. "That person has accomplices."
"I'm just passing by!"
As Bai Ye spoke, he pulled out a deck of playing cards from his pocket and sent them flying forward.
Several Shinigami quickly drew their Zanpakuto and blocked in front of their chests.
*Clang, clang, clang!*
The crisp sound of metal colliding echoed.
Bai Ye seized the opportunity to leap up, flipping over the heads of the Shinigami, and caught up to the man in front.
"Hey, buddy, do you still recognize me?" Bai Ye said as he came alongside the pursued man. "It's me, we were supposed to trade clothes."
The man glanced at Bai Ye and replied, "You disappeared suddenly."
"Yeah, there was an accident," Bai Ye said. "Do you have time now? Let's quickly finish our exchange."
The man looked speechlessly at the figures behind him and asked, "Do you think I have time right now?"
Bai Ye honestly replied, "It's precisely because of this situation that I think we should hurry and trade. Otherwise, you'll be cut down by them soon."
The man was almost angered to the point of internal injury. So, what he meant was he was worried about him dying and not being able to get the item!
"No time!"
The man gritted his teeth and continued to run forward with all his might.
Bai Ye said, "That's not right. I'm just passing by, and I only want to be a passerby. Let's just trade quickly."
The man ignored Bai Ye and continued to sprint forward. It was then that, at the street corner ahead, several Shinigami suddenly burst out.
The man immediately drew two white handguns and pulled the triggers continuously towards the front.
*Bang, bang, bang...*
The double guns fired, shooting forward. The Shinigami quickly swung their Zanpakuto, deflecting the bullets.
Bai Ye exclaimed, "Demon Hunter Pistols, I didn't expect you to be such an expert. These things are not easy to obtain."
As Bai Ye spoke, he flicked more cards forward. More than a dozen playing cards flew towards the front. Then, while the opposing Shinigami were blocking the cards, Bai Ye suddenly accelerated.
"Xuanming Divine Palm!"
Bai Ye plunged into the crowd, twisting his ankle, and spinning his body while continuously striking out with his palms, hitting the chests of several Shinigami and sending them flying.
After succeeding, Bai Ye shouted to the man again, "Buddy, let's hurry and trade, then we can go our separate ways!"
Attacking Shinigami...
He wouldn't be able to stay in the Rukongai anymore; he'd be hunted by the Shinigami.
Don't be fooled by the seemingly unimpressive strength of the Shinigami fighting now. These were just ordinary Shinigami, mere underlings, so to speak. Once Captain-level Shinigami appeared, Bai Ye knew they would likely be done for.
And just then...
"Sing, Haimei!"
As a clear song was sung, a large cloud of gray mist suddenly appeared in the sky, rapidly pursuing from behind.
...