Jin Sha was dying, Bai Ye was somewhat surprised.
Jin Sha's strength was actually quite good, she was one of the earlier chosen ones to obtain black-quality items.
Especially her beast taming!
Beast taming required nurturing and could grow stronger, which represented potential and the future.
However, Bai Ye also felt it wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jin Sha was a paradox; she knew the world battlefield was cruel, she learned to adapt to this cruelty, and adapted quite well. When it was time to kill, Jin Sha was ruthless.
But Jin Sha hadn't adapted that perfectly. The last shred of kindness in her heart was something Jin Sha was always unwilling to let go of.
This was a good quality, but this quality couldn't help Jin Sha survive better on the world battlefield; it might even cost her her life.
In some aspects, Bai Ye didn't dislike Jin Sha, otherwise, he wouldn't have helped her back then.
Of course, a large part of that was due to mutual benefit. Bai Ye was willing to act only if there were advantages.
But…
Walking in darkness, it didn't mean one didn't crave the light in their heart.
Therefore, Bai Ye wouldn't become someone like Jin Sha, but Bai Ye also didn't dislike people like Jin Sha.
"Can we be considered friends?" Bai Ye smiled and said, "Let's just count it as such for now."
Bai Ye opened the window, lit a cigarette, took a puff, and then looked at the distant sky.
Goodbye, friend.
As for the person you wanted to kill…
I will kill them!
…
Jin Sha's call was an interlude, but it didn't significantly affect Bai Ye's mood.
People like Bai Ye were inherently difficult to influence by anything.
Therefore, for Bai Ye, it was merely a matter of receiving the goods and noting the event in his notebook.
If there was an opportunity, he would have to kill someone. That person was named Liu Shiyue.
That was all.
Thus, after a night passed, Bai Ye, Kamado Tanjiro, and Agatsuma Zenitsu embarked on their journey back with Uzui Tengen.
This matter actually surprised Bai Ye a little.
Bai Ye thought that after defeating Daki and Gyutaro, things would end there.
However, when dawn broke, Uzui Tengen brought Kamado Tanjiro to find Bai Ye and invited him to return together, which made Bai Ye realize there was more to it.
Indeed, through conversations on the way, Bai Ye proved his thoughts were correct.
The continuation wasn't about related forbidden zones being opened, or hidden missions not being over.
Instead, the core of this region was the confrontation between the Demon Slayer Corps and demons.
The death of Upper Rank Six was just the beginning.
Bai Ye's killing of Upper Rank Six earned him the Sound Hashira's recognition. Therefore, if Bai Ye wished, he would have a greater chance than other chosen ones to activate subsequent forbidden zones and hidden missions.
For example, if there were any follow-ups in the Great Jura Forest, Bai Ye would definitely be able to participate more easily.
After all, if one were to be precise, Bai Ye also had a connection with Rimuru.
This was considered an implicit reward, but…
Bai Ye wasn't very interested.
The Demon Slayer Corps and the Twelve Kizuki were somewhat low-tier in Bai Ye's opinion, unless one directly faced the Demon King.
But that was impossible. Whether it was the forbidden zones in the subsequent area or the hidden missions, the target would definitely be the Twelve Kizuki. Only when all Twelve Kizuki were dead would the Demon King appear.
Did Bai Ye have that much time to waste?
Whether it was breathing techniques or blood demon arts, for Bai Ye's current strength, the room for improvement wasn't very large.
In fact, if Uzui Tengen hadn't suddenly appeared, Bai Ye would have already made up his mind and set his next destination.
Bai Ye wanted…
To go play in the territory of his past life.
The East District, the Future Technology Zone!
However, since a connection had already been established, Bai Ye still intended to return to the ancient town.
Firstly, to deal with some matters at hand, and secondly, Bai Ye also planned to meet Gao Ming again.
After spending a few days reaching the ancient town, Kamado Tanjiro bid farewell to Bai Ye, "Mr. Bai Ye, thank you for your help. I hope we have a chance to meet again."
Bai Ye smiled and said, "I believe we will."
Bai Ye watched the protagonist trio led by Kamado Tanjiro leave, then turned and entered a restaurant.
Gao Ming had contacted Bai Ye in advance via a Den Den Mushi, so he had someone prepare a private room and set out wine and food, awaiting Bai Ye's arrival.
"Looking at this arrangement…" Bai Ye entered the room and smiled, "You guys gained quite a bit from the Blood Battle Gathering of Heroes."
"It's alright," Gao Ming smiled and said, "Please sit."
After Bai Ye sat down, Gao Ming continued, "Actually, it was all instructed by our leader. He hopes you will join the Evil Spirit Gang."
Bai Ye asked, "Harvey Statham?"
Gao Ming was surprised, "You even know our leader?"
The Evil Spirit Gang had only been established for a short time and was still a fledgling organization. Harvey's fame wasn't that great, and he wasn't a top expert, so fewer people knew him.
As of now, Harvey, as the leader of the Evil Spirit Gang, was more clearly positioned as a behind-the-scenes figure.
"Joining the Evil Spirit Gang is impossible," Bai Ye said, "but cooperation is possible."
Gao Ming replied, "Compromising for the next best option, that's acceptable as well."
Bai Ye asked, "The question is, how much are you willing to pay?"
Gao Ming pondered, "As we discussed last time, the information on the four forbidden zones in one Future Technology Zone. Do you have all of it?"
Bai Ye nodded, "That forbidden zone is a world where aliens and humans coexist. Many aliens hide their identities and live among humans, but some aliens commit evil. So, humans established an organization called the Men in Black to manage aliens and eliminate those who commit evil."
Bai Ye took a sip of wine as he spoke.
"Future Technology Zone…" Gao Ming hesitated, "With everyone's current strength, can we handle it?"
Bai Ye replied, "You can rest assured about that. It's just a region with relatively low-level technology. Whether it's the technology mastered by humans or by aliens, it can only be considered entry-level future technology. There will be challenges, but it won't be as difficult as you imagine."
Gao Ming said, "Then I'm relieved."
Bai Ye continued, "But this time, I don't have time to wait for you to explore the forbidden zones. Because you won't be able to open all the forbidden zones in that area simultaneously, so this time, a suitable trading method is needed."
Gao Ming smiled and said, "Don't worry, our leader has already given his word. He trusts you unconditionally."
"Oh?" Bai Ye curled his lips and then asked, "Then, what do you intend to offer in exchange?"
Gao Ming replied, "That depends on what the forbidden zone produces. Our leader did give me a list of items that can be used for trading, but we still need to estimate the potential profits to determine the specific items for trade."