It wasn't entirely unexpected, given it was past three in the morning.
What kind of lunatic would set up a stall in the market at this hour?
So, it was normal not to see anyone. However, Bai Ye figured the problem wasn't too big. He could come back tomorrow. If the other party hadn't exchanged what they wanted, they would likely return to the market, and he could trade then.
As Bai Ye thought this and walked out of the market, he suddenly…
Bai Ye sensed danger and, glancing to the side, saw a large cloud of grey smoke approaching him down the street.
The grey smoke was clearly unusual. As it swept down the street, traces of slashes appeared on the walls and ground, as if cut by a sharp blade.
What was going on?
Bai Ye was completely baffled. Was someone attacking him?
Seeing the grey smoke closing in, Bai Ye took a deep breath and immediately adopted a fighting stance. Just then…
"Stop, Gray Cat!"
A light shout suddenly rang out, and the grey smoke froze in front of Bai Ye.
A figure leaped down from the wall to his side, landed in front of Bai Ye, and reached out to grasp the grey mist, which transformed into a sword.
Bai Ye looked at the person, his eyes immediately lighting up.
A mature beauty with golden hair!
Such a tall and slender figure, such long legs, and most importantly, a generous bosom!
However, Bai Ye quickly snapped back to reality. The clothes the person was wearing were…
The clothes of a Shinigami!
"This must be a patrol from the Rukongai Shinigami Guard, right?"
As Bai Ye pondered this, the golden-haired beauty approached him and sternly demanded, "Why are you still out on the street 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. All they saw was darkness. Not only was there no moon, but not a single star was visible.
Bai Ye chuckled nervously, "To admire the night?"
The golden-haired beauty looked at Bai Ye, utterly speechless. Could he be any more ridiculous?
Bai Ye shrugged helplessly, "The night is long, and sleep won't come. I just came out for a stroll, to feel the night breeze. It's not illegal, is it?"
The golden-haired beauty said, "Don't wander around the streets late at night. It's dangerous. Go back to sleep."
Bai Ye obediently replied, "Alright."
At this moment, a commotion suddenly erupted from behind, and then, several figures leaped over the wall and fled forward.
A Shinigami shouted, "Vice-Captain, please help!"
The golden-haired beauty was about to dash forward when Bai Ye grabbed her arm. "Are you chasing that man at the front?"
The golden-haired beauty retorted, "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, "I have to meddle in this!"
The golden-haired beauty looked bewildered, "What?"
*Bang!*
In the next instant, Bai Ye suddenly exploded into action, showing no hint of mercy, and unleashed a fierce kick to the golden-haired beauty's waist, sending her flying.
*Boom!*
The golden-haired beauty crashed into the side wall, and with a loud impact, a section of the wall collapsed.
After this single blow, Bai Ye didn't hesitate and immediately pursued the man ahead, catching up to the several Shinigami in the blink of an eye.
"Xuan Ming Divine Palm!"
Bai Ye let out a low cry and struck the backs of two Shinigami.
The Agumon was long gone, but that didn't mean the usage time for the gacha items had expired, so the Xuan Ming Divine Palm could still be used.
*Slap, slap!*
As Bai Ye struck their backs, the two Shinigami, caught off guard, were sent flying forward.
And then…
They trembled!
As the cold air continuously seeped into their bodies, the two Shinigami's bodies began to shake. Frost rapidly appeared on their eyebrows and hair, and then…
*Pfft, pfft!*
Feeling the pain in their internal organs, the two Shinigami simultaneously 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 pursuing them.
"An accomplice!" one Shinigami shouted, "That person has an accomplice."
"I'm just passing by!"
As Bai Ye said this, he pulled out a deck of playing cards from his pocket and flung them forward.
Several Shinigami quickly drew their Zanpakuto and held them across their chests to block.
*Clang, clang, clang!*
The crisp sound of metal colliding rang out repeatedly.
Bai Ye seized the opportunity to leap, flipping over the heads of the Shinigami and catching up to the man at the front.
"Hey, buddy, do you still recognize me?" Bai Ye said, coming up beside the pursued man. "It's me, the one you were supposed to trade clothes with."
The man glanced at Bai Ye and replied, "You disappeared suddenly."
"Right, there was a bit of an accident." Bai Ye said, "Do you have time now? Let's hurry up and trade."
The man gave Bai Ye a speechless look as he glanced behind him. "Do you think I have time right now?"
Bai Ye honestly replied, "It's precisely because of this situation that I think we should hurry and trade. Otherwise, you'll be cut down by them soon."
The man was almost angered to the point of internal injury. Was he worried about him dying so he wouldn't 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 hurry and trade."
The man ignored Bai Ye and continued to flee forward. However, at this moment, at the street corner ahead, several Shinigami suddenly rushed out.
The man immediately drew two white pistols and pulled the triggers repeatedly towards the front.
*Bang, bang, bang…*
Firing his dual pistols, he shot towards the front. The several Shinigami quickly swung their Zanpakuto, deflecting the bullets.
Bai Ye exclaimed, "Demon Hunter Handguns, I didn't expect you to be such an expert. These things are hard to come by."
As Bai Ye spoke, he sent more playing cards flying forward. A dozen or so cards soared ahead. Then, 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 and spinning, unleashing continuous palm strikes to the chests of the Shinigami, sending them flying.
Having succeeded, Bai Ye shouted to the man again, "Buddy, let's hurry and trade, so we can go our separate ways!"
Attacking Shinigami…
He wouldn't be able to stay in Rukongai anymore. He'd be hunted by the Shinigami.
Even though the Shinigami fighting now didn't seem very strong, they were just ordinary Shinigami. To put it bluntly, they were just grunts. When Captain-level Shinigami appeared, Bai Ye knew they'd most likely be doomed.
And then…
"Sing, Gray Cat!"
With a clear chant, a large cloud of grey mist suddenly appeared in the sky, rapidly pursuing from behind.
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