Bai Ye left the scene of devastation after the battle and, after passing through the streets, his gaze fell upon the signboard of a hamburger joint.
"One Double Cheeseburger, one Crispy Chicken Burger, and a Coke."
Bai Ye swiped his card to pay and took the burgers from the window server, taking one and shoving it into his mouth.
But just as Bai Ye was about to leave, the television hanging on the side caught his attention.
"This guy..." Bai Ye curved the corner of his mouth and smiled, "He's appeared too?"
On the television, a man with clown makeup was laughing maniacally. Behind him stood a chair, and tied to the chair was a Batman.
However, the so-called Batman was clearly an impostor. Not only was his equipment shoddy, with the so-called Bat-suit made of plastic sheets, but the man was also a fat guy weighing at least two hundred pounds.
The Joker cackled strangely and went behind the fake Batman, patting his shoulder and saying, "My demand is simple. I want Batman to take off his mask and, like a real man, not some sissy girl, stand before everyone and have a real showdown with me. Otherwise..."
The Joker picked up a small knife and pressed it against the fake Batman's neck, slowly cutting.
The next instant, scarlet blood spurted out.
"Oh, my God!"
In front of the television, some timid people couldn't help but cover their eyes, while others clenched their fists and began to pray.
The Joker nonchalantly took out a handkerchief, wiped the blood off the knife, and smiled, "If you don't do as I say, then from now on, for every day you don't take off the mask, I will kill one person. I'll start with your loyal followers."
As soon as the Joker finished speaking, a "swish, swish" sound came from the television. It was unclear whether the TV station had regained control of the broadcast signal or if the Joker had cut it himself.
Bai Ye swallowed the hamburger, took a sip of his "fat nerd's happy water," and then licked his fingers, a thoughtful expression on his face.
"The Joker, Batman's greatest enemy!" Bai Ye murmured, "It seems the show is about to begin."
Bai Ye had been to this City of Sin in his previous life, so he knew that once the sin value or order value was maxed out, the mission targets would fall on Batman and the Joker.
This was also why Bai Ye hadn't pursued Batman earlier.
Firstly, he was hard to catch. With Batman's array of high-tech equipment, Bai Ye, relying only on his two legs, couldn't keep up.
Secondly, Bai Ye knew that pursuing him would be useless. Batman would absolutely not die, because if Batman died, how would the subsequent missions be played out?
However...
Bai Ye pondered for a moment and suddenly smirked.
The Joker had already appeared, and things were becoming lively. His sin value was still half short, so why not join in the fun?
"That's the plan!"
Bai Ye crumpled the paper bag from the hamburger and casually tossed it into the nearby trash can. Then, holding his Coke and drinking it, he quickly disappeared into the night.
...
As the night receded, the sun shone down.
The City of Sin looked much clearer and livelier during the day.
Compared to the chaos and filth of the slums, the commercial district in the city center was always bright and glamorous. Towering restaurants, grand shopping malls, and office buildings stood in a dense array.
"Hey, Rachel, you're here early. Need a coffee?"
"Thanks, I'll take one."
"Oh, and send yesterday's documents to my office."
...
Rachel walked briskly through the office area and entered her private office.
She had barely sat down when a knock sounded at the door.
The secretary opened the door and said, "Miss Rachel, a gentleman has been waiting for you for half an hour. He said he needs legal consultation."
Rachel asked, "Did he have an appointment?"
The secretary shook her head, "No, but he specifically asked for you."
Rachel checked the time and said, "I'm free until ten. Let him in."
The secretary nodded, "Okay."
A moment later, Rachel was tidying up her things when another knock sounded.
Rachel looked up and said, "Please come in."
The office door was pushed open, and an Asian man carrying a white cake box entered the office. He nodded politely and placed the cake box on the desk, then sat opposite Rachel.
"Hello," Bai Ye said with a smile, extending his hand, "My name is Bai Ye."
Rachel shook Bai Ye's hand and said, "Mr. Bai looks very young."
Bai Ye smiled, "Miss Rachel too. You look very young and beautiful. No wonder the famous CEO of Wayne Enterprises is pursuing you."
Rachel couldn't help but frown. Although Bai Ye's words sounded like a compliment, she disliked such remarks. As a strong woman, she didn't want people to focus only on her appearance, nor did she want people to think that her achievements were because she had a rich man behind her.
However, her professional demeanor prevented Rachel from showing her displeasure. Instead, she went straight to the point, "Mr. Bai, do you have any legal issues you need to consult about?"
"Hmm, let me think," Bai Ye said with a smile, "For example, what kind of sentence would one receive for pointing a gun at a lawyer?"
Rachel's frown deepened. Was this man here to cause trouble?
Rachel took a deep breath. "Mr. Bai, if you don't have any legal issues to consult about, I think we shouldn't waste each other's time."
Rachel intended to stand up and escort him out, but at this moment, Bai Ye lifted his jacket, revealing the dual pulse pistols in his holsters, drew one out, and placed it on the desk.
"I'm not kidding," Bai Ye said. "Look, what I'm consulting about is currently happening."
Rachel's expression froze for a moment, then fear surged into her heart. However, Rachel quickly calmed herself down.
"What do you want?" Rachel asked. "Money? Or revenge? Have I handled a case involving you?"
"Neither," Bai Ye smiled and gestured with the gun. "Please sit down first."
Rachel looked helpless. As she spoke, she was secretly trying to circle around the desk, perhaps to find a chance to rush out of the office. However, this little trick was clearly seen through by Bai Ye.
Bai Ye stood up, picked up the cake box, went to Rachel's side, and placed the cake box on her lap.
Bai Ye smiled, "I heard that the beautiful Miss Rachel has her birthday today..."
Rachel interrupted, "My birthday was two months ago."
"Uh..." Bai Ye grinned, "We can pretend it's today."
As Bai Ye spoke, he untied the ribbon and opened the cake box. Immediately, a time bomb appeared before Rachel's eyes. 138 Reading Network