Bai Ye felt a sense of accomplishment.
It was finally a real lightsaber, not a flashlight anymore.
Although Bai Ye didn't know when he would need to use such a thing, as flying swords were more practical, romance and dreams still held value.
Unless...
Someone offered a high price?
Bai Ye mused as he stored the Skywalker in his inventory.
Allen and the others had already departed. Bai Ye leaned by the window, gazing at the ruined city. So far, his sortie had been successful.
However, Bai Ye's objective was the wish quest, which he hadn't obtained yet, and the hidden quest still had follow-ups.
But this matter couldn't be rushed. Bai Ye had completed the first step; the second step awaited the negotiation between Allen and the Rhine Corporation. If his memories from his past life were any indication, the negotiation would surely break down, leading to the android rebellion.
At that time, Bai Ye could proceed to complete the next hidden quest.
As for now, Bai Ye could only wait.
Yes, wait!
Bai Ye found the word fitting. He needed to wait for the hidden quest and also for Imy's reply.
The Hidden Dragon Society, the Evil Spirit Gang, the Flower District.
He had already established contact with the Evil Spirit Gang. The Flower District was uncertain. Hua Zhixiao was currently just a woman surviving by her body. Although Bai Ye had given Hua Zhixiao a hand, whether she could rise again like in his past life depended on her own efforts.
Simply put, Bai Ye had only cast some bait. He wasn't sure if it would catch any fish.
But directions for the two major factions were established. The remaining Hidden Dragon Society...
Well, to be frank, Bai Ye disliked the Hidden Dragon Society. Those guys had hunted him down when he was weak in his past life. Though he became powerful later and settled the score, grudges, in a sense, only disappear with death. Since he was given another chance, he naturally had to make them die again for the slate to be wiped clean.
Therefore, Bai Ye hadn't initially factored the Hidden Dragon Society into his plans.
Bai Ye's intention was to use the Evil Spirit Gang to counter the Hidden Dragon Society, thereby accelerating the progress of the world battlefield through their conflict.
But with Imy presenting herself, Bai Ye thought it would be a good idea to also place an operative within the Hidden Dragon Society.
As long as Imy climbed high enough and gained sufficient importance within the Hidden Dragon Society, she could be used for many things.
The only question was whether Imy could be controlled.
The Evil Spirit Gang was managed through mutual interests.
Hua Zhixiao was too weak at the moment. She hadn't even shown traits or potential that Bai Ye could anticipate. Therefore, Bai Ye's choice was to let her develop on her own. He would see if Hua Zhixiao could stand up; if not, so be it.
But Imy couldn't be treated like Hua Zhixiao. She was already an expert. Moreover, Hua Zhixiao was establishing the Flower District, something Bai Ye couldn't help much with. Imy, on the other hand, was going undercover in the Hidden Dragon Society, unlike Hua Zhixiao.
However, Bai Ye believed that making Imy obedient wouldn't be too difficult.
As long as he was powerful enough.
Bai Ye didn't know if Imy had a tendency to admire strength, but he believed that as long as he continuously displayed his power to Imy, she would likely be compliant.
Because if Imy wanted to oppose the God Devourers, Bai Ye would be her greatest asset.
"Speaking of which, what exactly are the God Devourers?"
Bai Ye mused, muttering to himself.
Bai Ye found this matter quite interesting. Leaving the world battlefield was everyone's pursuit, and Bai Ye was no exception. But what about the truth of the world battlefield?
That was also something everyone wanted to uncover. However, compared to being able to leave here, the truth was less important.
But if Imy's conjecture was correct, and the truth of the world battlefield was related to leaving it, then it became very important.
Still, Bai Ye couldn't do anything for now. He could only wait.
However, Bai Ye didn't expect that instead of receiving news about the negotiation between Allen and the Rhine Corporation, or Imy's arrival, he was first contacted by Gao Ming.
"Hello?"
"Hi, Bai Ye." As Bai Ye picked up the communication device, Gao Ming's voice came through, "How have you been lately?"
"Not good!"
Bai Ye pouted. He had been wandering around the ruined city for two days, but there was no news from Allen, and Imy hadn't contacted him. Naturally, Bai Ye was in a bad mood.
"But..." Bai Ye continued, "Judging by your tone, you seem to be doing well."
"If I'm doing well, isn't it thanks to you!" Gao Ming laughed. "Seriously, aren't you considering joining the Evil Spirit Gang?"
Bai Ye replied, "Not interested."
"Alright." Gao Ming sounded disappointed. "Then our cooperation..."
Bai Ye said, "See? That's more like it. Let's talk about cooperation, why bring up joining the Evil Spirit Gang? Do you think I don't know what your boss Harvey is thinking? If I really joined, would you still be so happy to give me benefits? As a member of the Evil Spirit Gang, serving the gang is only natural, isn't it?"
Gao Ming chuckled and didn't argue. In fact, trying to recruit Bai Ye did have that underlying intention.
Bai Ye stated, "I believe the map from the Man in Black should be enough for you to get by. Although they are all entry-level futuristic technological weapons, equipping the entire Evil Spirit Gang with black-grade weapons would greatly improve your overall strength. And within such a short time, you probably haven't achieved that, have you?"
Gao Ming replied, "We naturally won't give up on that place. The first crab should be eaten, but I think it's even better to eat the entire crab clean."
Bai Ye asked, "Then why are you looking for me?"
Gao Ming sighed. "Although overall strength is essential, there's still a considerable gap between our executive-level strength and the Hidden Dragon Society. The Hidden Dragon Society's enforcer group is quite formidable."
"Oh?" Bai Ye inquired, "The low-tier matches aren't satisfying anymore, and you want to bring out some experts for the high-tier matches?"
Gao Ming laughed. "You can understand it that way, after all, we need experts to hold the line."
Bai Ye asked, "Do you want a red-grade lightsaber?"
A man's romance...
As long as the offer was sincere, it wasn't impossible to sell.
Gao Ming immediately replied, "Of course!"
Bai Ye asked, "What are you willing to exchange for it? And by the way, you'll have to send someone to pick it up yourself."
"Huh?" Gao Ming exclaimed, "You have it on you?"
Bai Ye inquired, "Why?"
Gao Ming tactfully said, "Although it's a good item, exchanging one red-grade item for another red-grade item doesn't make much sense."
Bai Ye asked, "Don't you have anything you don't need?"
Gao Ming replied, "There probably is, but this isn't within my purview. I can ask for you, but my suggestion is that the previous cooperation model was quite good."
Bai Ye asked, "You want intelligence on the forbidden zones, right?"
Gao Ming honestly answered, "Yes."
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