It wasn't entirely unexpected, considering it was past three in the morning.
Who in their right mind would be setting up a stall in the market at such an hour?
So, not seeing anyone was actually normal. However, Bai Ye felt the problem wasn't too serious. He could come back tomorrow to check. If the person hadn't managed to exchange for what they wanted, they would likely return to the market, and he could then negotiate the trade.
As Bai Ye thought about this and walked out of the market, it was at this moment...
Bai Ye suddenly sensed danger. He glanced sideways and saw a large plume of gray smoke rushing towards him down the street.
The gray smoke was clearly unusual. As it swept along the street, the walls and ground around it were continuously marked with slash-like traces, as if cut by a sharp blade.
What was going on?
Bai Ye was utterly bewildered. Was someone attacking him?
Seeing the gray smoke approaching, Bai Ye took a deep breath and immediately assumed a fighting stance. But at this moment...
"Stop, Hai Mao!"
A light shout suddenly rang out, and immediately, the gray smoke halted in front of Bai Ye.
A figure leaped down from the side wall and landed in front of Bai Ye. As the figure reached out and grabbed the gray mist, it transformed into a sword.
Bai Ye looked at the person and his eyes lit up.
A golden older sister!
Such a tall and slender figure, such long legs, and most importantly, such a generous chest!
However, Bai Ye quickly came to his senses. The clothes the person was wearing were...
Shinigami's clothes!
"This must be a Shinigami patrol from the Rukongai, right?"
As Bai Ye mused, the blonde older sister approached him and sternly asked, "Why are you still out on the streets in the middle of the night?"
"Huh? Why?" Bai Ye replied, "To admire the moon?"
In the next instant, both looked up at the sky, only to see a pitch-black expanse. There wasn't a moon in sight, let alone any stars.
Bai Ye chuckled sheepishly, "To admire the night?"
The blonde older sister looked at Bai Ye speechlessly. Could he be any more absurd?
Bai Ye spread his hands helplessly, "The night is long, and I couldn't sleep. I came out for a stroll, to feel the night breeze. It's not against the law, is it?"
The blonde older sister said, "Don't wander around the streets late at night. It's dangerous. Go back and sleep."
Bai Ye replied obediently, "Alright."
Just then, a noisy commotion suddenly came from behind. Immediately, several figures leaped over the wall and sprinted forward.
A Shinigami shouted, "Lieutenant, lend us a hand!"
The blonde older sister was about to rush forward but was grabbed by Bai Ye. "Are you chasing the man in front?"
The blonde older sister said, "I told you to go back to sleep. Don't meddle in things that don't concern you."
Bai Ye hesitated for a moment, then said, "I have to meddle in this!"
The blonde older sister looked confused. "What?"
*Bang!*
In the next instant, Bai Ye suddenly surged forward, showing no hint of mercy, and landed a heavy kick on the blonde older sister's waist, sending her flying.
*Boom!*
The blonde older sister crashed into the side wall, and with a loud thud, a section of the wall collapsed.
After the strike, Bai Ye didn't hesitate and immediately chased after the fleeing figures, quickly catching up to the Shinigami.
"Xuan Ming Divine Palm!"
Bai Ye let out a low shout and struck the backs of two Shinigami with his palm.
WarGreymon was already gone, but that didn't mean the usage time for the lottery items had expired. Therefore, the Xuan Ming Divine Palm could still be used.
*Slap, slap!*
As Bai Ye hit their backs, the two Shinigami, caught off guard, were sent flying forward.
And then...
They shivered uncontrollably!
As the cold air continued to invade their bodies, the two Shinigami trembled uncontrollably. Frost rapidly appeared on their eyebrows and hair, and then...
*Puff, puff!*
Feeling the pain in their internal organs, the two Shinigami simultaneously spat out 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.
Several Shinigami quickly drew their Zanpakuto and held them across their chests to block.
*Clang, clang, clang!*
The crisp sound of metal colliding echoed.
Bai Ye seized the opportunity to leap, flipping over the heads of the Shinigami and catching 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 chased. "It's me, the one you were going to trade clothes with."
The man glanced at Bai Ye and said, "You disappeared suddenly."
"Yeah, something unexpected happened," Bai Ye said. "Do you have time now? Let's quickly swap our items?"
The man looked speechlessly at the commotion behind him and said, "Do you think I have time right now?"
Bai Ye honestly replied, "It's precisely because of this situation that I think we should swap quickly, or else you'll be cut down by them soon."
The man was almost infuriated to the point of internal injury. What he meant was he was afraid he'd be killed and wouldn't be able to get the item!
"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 swap quickly."
The man ignored Bai Ye and continued to sprint forward. However, at this moment, a few Shinigami suddenly rushed out from the corner of the street ahead.
The man immediately drew two white pistols and repeatedly pulled the triggers.
*Bang, bang, bang...*
The twin guns fired, shooting towards the front. The Shinigami quickly swung their Zanpakuto, deflecting the bullets.
Bai Ye exclaimed, "Demon Hunter Pistols. I didn't expect you to be so skilled. These things aren't easy to get."
As Bai Ye spoke, he sent more playing cards flying forward. A dozen or so cards flew towards the front, and as the Shinigami in front blocked the cards, Bai Ye suddenly accelerated.
"Xuan Ming Divine Palm!"
Bai Ye plunged into the crowd. With a twist of his ankle, he spun and continuously struck the chests of several Shinigami with his palms, sending them flying.
After succeeding, Bai Ye called out to the man again, "Buddy, let's swap quickly so we can go our separate ways!"
Attacking the Shinigami...
He wouldn't be able to stay in the Rukongai anymore. He'd be hunted by the Shinigami.
Don't underestimate the Shinigami's combat strength right now. These were just ordinary Shinigami, mere grunts. If a Captain-level Shinigami got involved, Bai Ye knew they would both likely be finished.
And at this moment...
"Chant, Hai Mao!"
Accompanied by a clear chant, a large plume of gray mist suddenly appeared in the sky, rapidly pursuing them from behind.
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