"Go, go, go, step on it!"
The robbers quickly got into the getaway car, slamming the doors shut, intending to escape. But at that very moment…
*Bang!*
A hand suddenly reached out from the side, blocking the car door.
Bai Ye tilted his head and smiled, "Hi, good evening!"
The robbers inside froze, and then…
*Bang!*
Bai Ye punched one of them directly in the face, shattering his nose. Blood splattered everywhere. Bai Ye then smoothly slid into the car and pulled the door shut.
The remaining two robbers reacted, immediately drawing their guns and aiming at Bai Ye. But just as they raised their weapons, Bai Ye suddenly reached out and grabbed the barrels.
*Creak!*
With a powerful twist, Bai Ye bent the gun barrels into a "U" shape. He then grabbed both men by their collars, lifted them up, and slammed their heads against the car roof. With a loud *clang*, they both passed out.
The robber in the driver's seat was clearly a novice, fumbling to unbuckle his seatbelt and draw his gun. Bai Ye wasn't in a hurry, sitting leisurely in the back seat, waiting for the robber to pull out his pistol and aim it at him.
Bai Ye said, "Your safety is still on!"
The robber quickly flicked off the safety. The instant he did, Bai Ye reached out, snatched the gun, and pressed its muzzle against the robber's head.
Bai Ye said, "Don't want your head blown open? Then drive."
The robber hesitated for a moment, then obediently turned back, started the engine, and drove forward.
After driving about a hundred meters, the robber asked, "Where are we going? The Bureau of Investigation?"
Bai Ye chuckled, "Don't worry, I have no interest in dispensing justice. I just want to take a drive. So, you can go anywhere you want."
The robber blinked. "Aren't you the guy rumored to appear at night?"
Bai Ye asked curiously, "Which guy?"
The robber said, "There's a rumor about someone in a black cloak and a bat mask, driving a black modified sports car, who often appears at night to apprehend criminals. People in the city call him Batman."
"Do I look like I have a cloak, a mask, or a sports car?" Bai Ye smiled. "Just keep driving."
The robber fell silent and drove obediently.
Bai Ye glanced at the three unconscious men beside him. "Who's your boss?"
The driver replied, "Duck."
Bai Ye nodded, pulled over the man wearing a duck-head mask, and removed his headgear. He took a sip of water, and then…
*Ptoo!*
Bai Ye spat the water in the man's face.
The man slowly opened his eyes. Before he could fully regain consciousness, Bai Ye grabbed him by the throat.
"Listen carefully, I'll only say this once," Bai Ye said. "It's question time. I ask, you answer. If you're not good, or your answers aren't satisfactory…"
Bai Ye suddenly grabbed one of the unconscious robbers and smashed his head against the car window.
With a *crash*, the window shattered. Bai Ye then forcefully pushed the robber out through the window, sending him tumbling onto the ground.
A scream immediately rang out.
Bai Ye smiled. "This is your fate, understand?"
The robber whose throat was being squeezed nodded frantically.
Bai Ye released him. "Name?"
"Loria Basten. We work for the Penguin. The money and jewelry are in the bags. If you want drugs, there's half a pack in the trunk."
Good heavens, he spilled everything just by asking for a name?
Bai Ye shook his head. "I don't want any of that."
Loria asked doubtfully, "Then what do you want?"
Bai Ye said, "I want explosives. You guys can get firearms, so you should be able to get explosives, right?"
Loria asked, "C4?"
Bai Ye said, "That works."
Loria replied, "That's a bit difficult."
Bai Ye opened the car door and pushed Loria's head out, almost dragging it along the ground.
"Yes, yes, yes…" Loria shouted. "Give me three hours!"
Bai Ye said, "Remote-controlled. At least five."
Loria replied, "Yes, yes!"
Bai Ye pulled Loria back in and casually tossed him aside. "Three hours. The countdown starts now."
Loria cowered in the corner, trembling. He dared not utter a word of dissent. This guy was definitely ruthless, even more so than his boss, the Penguin. His boss wouldn't just throw someone out of a car without a word; he'd at least threaten them first.
…
The Bureau of Investigation, City of Sin.
Gordon was the commissioner of the City of Sin. Although he held a high position, everyone knew that being the commissioner here was no easy job.
The city was teeming with criminals, and these criminals even took pride in being outlaws. Especially after nightfall, it was a lawless land.
Gordon mused as he looked out the window.
Inside the towering hotels, the wealthy partied all night long, bathed in neon lights. On the dark streets, villains ran rampant, and violence was rampant.
This was a deformed city.
Did he truly have the ability to change all of this?
Gordon didn't want to think about it, because the answer frightened him.
He could only do his best to do his job, even if it was in vain. Some things had to be done by someone, for justice, for hope.
For the day when the sun would finally rise.
*Ring, ring…*
At that moment, the phone on Gordon's desk suddenly rang, pulling him back from his thoughts.
"Hello?"
"Is this Commissioner Gordon? Hello, my name is Bai Ye!" Bai Ye said with a smile. "I'd like to make a deal with you. This morning, you arrested six criminals, accused of robbery and assault, and possessing drugs. They are currently being processed for transfer to prison. I want you to release them within half an hour. In return, I will spare the diligent agents working in the Bureau of Investigation."
Gordon frowned. "Son, your voice sounds very young. Do you know that making prank calls to the Bureau of Investigation is illegal?"
Bai Ye asked, "You disagree?"
Gordon replied, "We will never condone or let criminals go. You'd best not make any mistakes and embark on a path of crime."
"Alright, I will heed your teachings." Bai Ye smiled. "We'll meet again later."
*Beep, beep, beep, beep, beep…*
After speaking, Bai Ye hung up the phone.
Gordon looked at the receiver, frowning. The caller sounded young and didn't sound aggressive, but was it just a prank?
It was hard to say. In the City of Sin…
Fools were never in short supply!
"Ridley!" Gordon thought for a moment, then picked up the phone. "Remember those scumbags we arrested this morning? Assign extra guards to watch them."