"Huh?"
Hua Zhi Xiao looked at the sword on the ground, then at the man whose limbs were about to be broken. For a moment, she was stunned and seemed at a loss.
"No one is obligated to help you. Even if these people gained something from you, they can still just walk away. Do you know why?" Bai Ye said, "Is it because they lack morality, don't keep their promises, are shameless and heartless? No, it's none of those. It's because you are too weak."
Bai Ye picked up the Lei Ya Nu Shou, then grabbed Hua Zhi Xiao's hand and placed the 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 glanced at Bai Ye, then at the man lying on the ground, her hand holding the sword trembling slightly.
"No, don't kill me," the man pleaded. "I promised to give you what I owed you. I'll give it to you now. Just let me go, please."
Hua Zhi Xiao still appeared flustered and looked at Bai Ye for help.
Bai Ye took out a cigarette pack from his pocket, lit one, and slowly exhaled a smoke ring. "When he was holding you, did you think he would turn his back on you? When he was speaking sweet nothings, did you think he would turn his back on you? When he took liberties with you, did you think he would turn his back on 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 this, there's only one way: tell the whole world that you are not to be trifled with. If the whole world doesn't know, what then? 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 her sword high.
But the moment it began to fall...
Just as the blade was about to strike the man's head, Hua Zhi Xiao's body twitched, and she forcefully halted the sword's descent.
Bai Ye sighed, stepped forward, and took back the Lei Ya Nu Shou. "You've disappointed me too much."
Bai Ye put away the Lei Ya Nu Shou and turned to leave.
But when Bai Ye had walked about five or six meters away...
An enraged shout suddenly rang out.
Bai Ye turned his head and saw Hua Zhi Xiao grabbing the man's hair, shouting ferociously, and repeatedly smashing his head against the ground.
Bang, bang, bang...
The sound of his head striking the ground echoed.
Crimson blood flowed incessantly. The man's initial screams and pleas turned into curses, and finally...
He fell silent!
But Hua Zhi Xiao showed no signs of stopping. She continued to grip the man's hair and slam 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 released her grip, looking helplessly at the blood on her hands.
Bai Ye took out the Gui Xue, the Xue Gui Shu, and the Pulse Dual Pistols, placing them beside Hua Zhi Xiao, then turned to leave again.
Hua Zhi Xiao looked at the items, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Aren't you going to my place?"
"I'm not interested in your body," Bai Ye replied without turning his head. "These are what you owe me. Remember to repay me. I need something more valuable than your body."
Watching Bai Ye walk away, Hua Zhi Xiao suddenly picked up the items, took two steps forward, and called out, "What's your name?"
"Bai Ye!"
In the quiet night, Bai Ye's voice drifted back, 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 stumble upon a hidden quest. After a trip to the pleasure district, he had gained unexpected benefits.
These gains were 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..."
Just then, Bai Ye's Steel Slime 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. "This is Gao Ming."
Gao Ming?
Bai Ye smiled and replied, "It is. Has there been any progress at the Blood Battle Ju Xian Manor?"
Considering the time, it had been about three and a half days since he arrived at the pleasure district from the ancient town. The evil spirit group should have had results by now, and the restricted area should have concluded.
"Yes, it's over," Gao Ming said with a laugh. "The harvest was quite good. Thank you very much for the information about the restricted area. Are you free to meet up now? Let's have a drink together?"
"No need. This was just a transaction," Bai Ye said. "Besides, I've taken on a mission and am no longer in the neutral zone."
"Is that so? That's truly regrettable."
Bai Ye detected a hesitation in Gao Ming's voice and directly said, "If there's something you need to say, just say it."
Gao Ming continued, "It's like this: we've completed the restricted area at Blood Battle Ju Xian Manor and obtained clues about You Tanzhi. 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 no use telling you now. That restricted area cannot be entered at the moment."
"Is that so? It seems I was too hasty."
Bai Ye added, "However, I do have information about other restricted areas. Are you interested in future technological weapons?"
Gao Ming was stunned for a moment, then immediately said, "Of course, we're interested!"
Future technological weapons started at the black quality. Even the lowest-grade future technological weapon, like the Pulse Pistol, was a bit lackluster, but it was still a future technological weapon.
Bai Ye continued, "There are a total of four restricted areas in that region. Three of them can be opened currently, and I can provide you with information for all of them. As for what you'll offer in exchange, you can think about it beforehand."
Gao Ming nodded. "Alright. We'll discuss it in detail when you return."
After Gao Ming hung up, he hesitated for a moment, then picked up the Den Den Mushi again.
"Boss Harvey, it's Gao Ming. Remember what I asked you about a few days ago? Yes, the person who sells restricted areas. We've completed the restricted area he mentioned, successfully obtained the restricted area mission reward, and..."
...
While Gao Ming was on the phone with Harvey Statham, 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. "May you all grow strong, and then..."
...overthrow this world!
...