It wasn't entirely unexpected, considering it was past three in the morning.
Who in their right mind would set up a stall in the market at such an hour?
So, it was normal not to see anyone. However, Bai Ye felt the issue wasn't too significant. He’d check again tomorrow. If the other party hadn't managed to trade for what they wanted, they'd likely return to the market, and he could trade with them then.
As Bai Ye mused, he walked out of the market. Just then...
Bai Ye suddenly sensed danger. Turning his head, he saw a large cloud of gray smoke rapidly approaching him down the street.
The gray smoke was clearly unusual. As it swept past down the street, marks like those made by sharp blades appeared on the surrounding walls and the ground, as if they had been slashed by a razor.
What's going on?
Bai Ye was bewildered. Was someone attacking him?
Seeing the gray smoke closing in, Bai Ye took a deep breath and immediately assumed a fighting stance. But at that moment...
"Stop, Hai Mao!"
A sharp shout suddenly rang out. Immediately after, the gray mist halted right in front of Bai Ye.
A figure leaped down from a nearby wall and landed in front of Bai Ye. Reaching out and grabbing the gray mist, it transformed into a sword.
Bai Ye looked at the figure, his eyes immediately lighting up.
A golden, mature beauty!
Such a tall and slender figure, such long legs, and most importantly, a very ample bosom!
However, Bai Ye quickly snapped back to reality. The clothes the person was wearing were...
Shinigami clothes!
"This must be a Shinigami patrol from the Rukongai, right?"
As Bai Ye was thinking, the blonde beauty approached him and sternly demanded, "Why are you still out on the streets in the middle of the night?"
"Huh? Why?" Bai Ye replied, "Admiring the moon?"
The next instant, both of them looked up at the sky. All they saw was darkness. Not only was there no moon, but not a single star was visible.
Bai Ye chuckled awkwardly, "Admiring the night?"
The blonde beauty looked at Bai Ye, speechless. Could he possibly be any more ridiculous?
Bai Ye spread his hands helplessly. "The night is long, and I couldn't sleep. I just came out for a stroll, to feel the night breeze. It's not illegal, is it?"
The blonde beauty said, "Don't wander around the streets late at night. It's dangerous. Go back and sleep."
Bai Ye obediently replied, "Alright."
Just then, a commotion erupted from behind. Immediately after, several figures leaped over the wall and sprinted forward.
A Shinigami shouted, "Vice-Captain, please help!"
The blonde beauty was about to dash forward but was grabbed by Bai Ye. "Are you chasing that man in front?"
The blonde beauty replied, "I told you to go to sleep. Don't meddle in things that don't concern you."
Bai Ye hesitated for a moment, then said, "This is something I *have* to get involved in!"
The blonde beauty looked confused. "What?"
*Bang!*
The next instant, Bai Ye suddenly erupted. Showing no trace of gentleness, he fiercely swept his leg at the blonde beauty's waist, sending her flying.
*Boom!*
The blonde beauty crashed into the side wall, and with a loud crash, a section of the wall collapsed.
After that single strike, Bai Ye didn't hesitate and immediately chased after the man. In the blink of an eye, he caught up to the group of Shinigami.
"Xuan Ming Divine Palm!"
Bai Ye let out a low cry and struck the backs of two Shinigami.
WarGreymon was gone, but that didn't mean the usage time for the gacha item had expired. Therefore, Xuan Ming Divine Palm could still be used.
*Splat, splat!*
As Bai Ye hit their backs, the two Shinigami, caught off guard, were sent flying forward.
Then...
They shivered uncontrollably!
As the chilling cold seeped into their bodies, the two Shinigami trembled. Frost quickly appeared on their eyebrows and hair, then...
*Pfft, pfft!*
Feeling the pain in their internal organs, the two Shinigami spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with ice shards.
At the same time...
The other Shinigami were startled and looked back at Bai Ye who was pursuing them.
"He's an accomplice!" one Shinigami shouted. "That person has an accomplice."
"I'm just passing by!"
As Bai Ye spoke, he pulled out a deck of playing cards from his pocket and sent them flying forward.
The Shinigami quickly drew their Zanpakuto and held them horizontally in front of their chests to block.
*Clang, clang, clang!*
The crisp sound of metal colliding echoed continuously.
Bai Ye seized the opportunity to leap up, flipping over the heads of the Shinigami, and caught up to the man in front.
"Hey, buddy, do you still recognize me?" Bai Ye said as he reached the side of the man being pursued. "It's me, the one you were supposed to trade clothes with."
The man glanced at Bai Ye, then said, "You suddenly disappeared."
"Yeah, something unexpected happened." Bai Ye said, "Do you have some free time now? Let's hurry and swap our things."
The man gave Bai Ye a speechless look and glanced behind him. "Do you think I have time right now?"
Bai Ye replied honestly, "It's precisely because of this situation that I think we should swap quickly, otherwise, they'll be hacking at you soon."
The man was almost angered to the point of internal injury. Does he mean he's worried about me dying and not getting the stuff!
"No time!"
The man gritted his teeth and continued to run forward with all his might.
Bai Ye said, "That's not right. I'm just passing by, and I only want to be passing by. Let's hurry and swap."
The man ignored Bai Ye and continued to sprint forward. However, at that moment, several Shinigami rushed out from the street corner ahead.
The man immediately drew two white handguns and pulled the triggers repeatedly towards the front.
*Bang, bang, bang...*
He fired with both guns, shooting towards the front. The Shinigami quickly swung their Zanpakuto, deflecting the bullets.
Bai Ye exclaimed, "Demon Hunter Handguns, I didn't realize you were such an expert. These things are hard to come by."
As Bai Ye spoke, he sent more cards flying forward. A dozen playing cards shot ahead, and while the opposing Shinigami were blocking the cards, Bai Ye suddenly accelerated.
"Xuan Ming Divine Palm!"
Bai Ye charged into the crowd, twisting his ankle. As he spun, he continuously struck out with his palms, hitting the chests of several Shinigami and sending them flying.
After succeeding, Bai Ye shouted to the man again, "Buddy, let's swap our stuff quickly, and then we can go our separate ways!"
Attacking the Shinigami...
He wouldn't be able to stay in the Rukongai anymore; the Shinigami would hunt him down.
Even though the Shinigami fighting now didn't seem very strong, these were just ordinary Shinigami, mere grunts, to put it bluntly. Once Captain-level Shinigami appeared, Bai Ye knew they would both be in serious trouble.
And just then...
"Sing, Hai Mao!"
As a clear chant echoed, a large cloud of gray mist appeared in the sky, rapidly approaching from behind.
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