The bank's security guard immediately approached Bai Ye, holding a shotgun.
However, Bai Ye's reaction was clearly faster. Before the guard could open fire, Bai Ye had already pulled the trigger.
Bang, bang, bang…
Bai Ye fired consecutively, and pale blue beams of light shot out, effortlessly piercing the guards' bodies and leaving them riddled with bloody holes.
Soon, someone pressed the alarm, and the entire bank was filled with the wailing of sirens.
Bai Ye didn't seem to care, expecting the investigation bureau to send someone.
The investigation bureau was in ruins, and they were too busy rescuing people to bother with other matters.
Bai Ye pulled up a screaming bank employee who was cowering nearby and smiled, "Didn't you want to serve me? So, could you show me the way? I'm a customer without VIP status and no safe deposit box key. That shouldn't be a problem, right?"
The employee stammered, "The, the, the safe deposit box is over there, but I, I don't have the key. The key is with our manager."
Bai Ye asked, "Where is the manager?"
The bank employee pointed to a middle-aged man hiding behind a potted plant in the corner.
Bai Ye smiled, released the employee, and strode towards the man.
But at that moment…
A strong gust of wind suddenly struck.
Bai Ye abruptly dodged to the side. Immediately, a boomerang zipped past Bai Ye's front, but it quickly circled in the air and slashed towards Bai Ye from the side.
Bai Ye drew his renowned blade, "Blood Thirst," and swung it to the side.
Clang!
A crisp clashing sound rang out as the boomerang was deflected by Bai Ye's strike.
Bai Ye glanced sideways and saw a tall, blonde man standing there, with his hair slicked back, a burly physique, wearing a leather jacket and black leather pants.
Bai Ye asked, "Bank security?"
The man shook his head.
Bai Ye then asked, "A bodyguard from the Lex family?"
The man shook his head again.
"My name is Owen Mercer, and you can call me Captain Boomerang," Owen said, producing two new boomerangs. "A passing man of justice!"
Bai Ye showed a look of realization and chuckled, "So, a busybody!"
The instant Bai Ye spoke, he suddenly drew one of his pulse pistols with his left hand and pulled the trigger towards Owen.
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang…
Blue beams of light appeared consecutively, shooting forward.
However, Owen was incredibly agile, quickly running to the side and repeatedly diving behind the surrounding tables and chairs to evade them!
The blue beams of light struck chairs, shattering them instantly. They hit tables, creating holes. A potted plant by the counter exploded, scattering a large amount of soil.
Suddenly, Owen peeked out from behind a desk, grabbed two boomerangs, and threw them at Bai Ye again.
Bai Ye stood his ground. The moment the boomerangs reached him, he gripped his renowned blade, "Blood Thirst," and swept them left and right with force.
Clang, clang!
The two boomerangs were deflected by Bai Ye and embedded themselves into the pillars on either side.
But using the moment Bai Ye was blocking the boomerangs and had stopped firing, Owen lunged from behind the desk and sprinted rapidly towards Bai Ye.
Bai Ye glanced at Owen and grinned. Since there was a hidden mission, he knew it wouldn't be easy to get the item. Having such trouble wasn't unexpected.
After all…
He could just deal with it!
As Bai Ye thought this, venom began to appear all over his body.
The next instant, Bai Ye suddenly lifted his leg and swept it forward horizontally.
A large area of purple venom was flung forward, transforming into a venomous dragon, baring its fangs and claws.
"Mutant?"
Owen exclaimed in shock, then leaped to the side, swiftly dodging the venomous dragon. He looked back and the venomous dragon made him gasp.
The moment the venomous dragon landed, a desk was instantly corroded and melted away. White smoke even began to rise from the ground, and small holes were instantly burned into the marble floor. If it had landed on him, Owen felt he would have turned into a pile of bones in an instant.
While Owen was still reeling with fear…
"Hey, when you're fighting, you should keep an eye on your opponent, or you'll pay the price!"
Bai Ye's voice suddenly rang out.
Owen's heart leaped. He turned his head sharply and realized Bai Ye had appeared beside him at some unknown point.
Owen quickly pulled out a boomerang, but before he could use it, Bai Ye kicked his wrist.
Crack!
A crisp sound of bone breaking echoed.
With that kick, Bai Ye easily broke Owen's wrist bones.
The next instant, Bai Ye gave Owen no chance. His renowned blade, "Blood Thirst," swiftly pierced to the other side, embedding itself into Owen's other arm, preventing him from drawing any more boomerangs.
Owen's hands hung unnaturally at his sides. The intense pain contorted his face, and large beads of sweat dripped from his forehead.
Bai Ye walked behind Owen and placed his renowned blade, "Blood Thirst," at Owen's throat.
"Don't be so nosy in your next life," Bai Ye said. "Not everyone can be a hero!"
*Splat!*
Bai Ye gripped the hilt tightly and slashed, severing Owen's throat. A large spray of crimson blood spurted out, splashing everywhere!
Bai Ye released his grip, tossing Owen's body aside. Then, he raised his renowned blade, "Blood Thirst," and pointed the tip at the bank manager.
The bank manager, being very sensible, quickly took a key from his pocket and gestured towards Bai Ye.
Bai Ye tilted his head and said, "Lead the way!"
Lex Bank was indeed substantial, with a vault of extremely high security. It weighed hundreds of tons, and the vault door was nearly half a meter thick. After it was opened, there were many smaller safe deposit boxes inside, each with its own independent combination lock.
"Number 29!"
Bai Ye gestured, and the manager quickly opened the safe deposit box.
Bai Ye peered inside and took out two laser engraved plates wrapped in protective film. After confirming they were correct, he turned and left the vault.
When Bai Ye returned to the bank lobby, as he had expected, the alarm was still blaring, but no police were present to handle the situation. Not a single investigator from the bureau could be seen.
Moreover, because Bai Ye had left, the bank employees and customers had taken the opportunity to flee.
Bai Ye walked towards the bank entrance, preparing to leave.
But the moment Bai Ye reached the door…
*Crash!*
The glass door suddenly shattered, and a round grenade flew in.
Bai Ye's pupils contracted, and he immediately ran back.
*Boom!*
An explosion sounded, and a huge fireball erupted, blowing away everything around the bank entrance.
The next instant, a silver-haired man wearing a hunter's jacket, a cigarette dangling from his lips, and holding a submachine gun walked into the bank. "Apologies, but you can't leave here unless you leave that behind."