Dragon Tiger District.
A highly unique area in Mountain City.
The customs services here are the most prosperous in the entire Mountain City.
All kinds of entertainment venues and facilities are extremely well-equipped.
Prosperous.
Doesn't mean high-end.
Very few from the aristocratic class come here to spend money.
However, many ordinary people and low-tier martial artists, extraordinary individuals, all like to come here.
This is not only a place for indulgence, a money pit, but also a paradise for them to live, earn money, and even evade capture by official forces.
Now that Baiyu firmly controls the Security Bureau, he is unwilling to casually stir up trouble here.
The reason is simple.
It's not worth it.
This place has already developed into a universally recognized entertainment zone, and decent people wouldn't come to such a place.
Moreover, behind the scenes.
There is at least a Grandmaster holding the fort.
The kind of Grandmaster that belongs to official forces, with an official background, Baiyu doesn't want to provoke.
Also, cleaning up this place is extremely difficult.
This hard bone can be gnawed slowly when there's time later; there's no need to move him now.
"He Jin, are you sure there are no problems? If something unexpected happens, I'll fight you to the end."
Dragon Tiger District, Wandering Plaza.
Baiyu wore a thick coat, a duckbill cap, and a mask, and whispered to a middle-aged man dressed similarly beside him.
Although He Jin accompanied Baiyu this time, he would hide in the shadows, waiting for the opportunity to capture the Dragon Head.
The area was already surrounded by Anomaly Bureau's experts.
As soon as the Dragon Head steps into this plaza, his every move will fall under Anomaly Bureau's surveillance.
Now, everything is ready.
The only somewhat dangerous part is Baiyu as the bait. No one knows whether the Dragon Head will go to extremes before being captured and directly capture Baiyu to tear him apart.
After all, the opponent is also a Grandmaster Level expert.
Taking Baiyu, a Tier Five Martial Artist, isn't difficult; one might even say it's easy.
So Baiyu threatened He Jin, urging him to be more attentive. Although Baiyu would definitely have cards and assurances to take risks, an additional layer of insurance is naturally best.
He Jin can guarantee his safety.
He can save many trump cards.
After He Jin assured he would maintain high concentration at all times, Baiyu began to head towards the agreed-upon location in Wandering Plaza.
That was a flower bed in Wandering Plaza.
There were several long benches in front.
Qiao Ying sat on a bench, looking around. When she saw Baiyu arriving, a glimmer of joy flashed in her eyes.
This negotiation was practically orchestrated by her.
As long as it succeeds.
They can escape Baiyu's clutches. Baiyu says the mark can't be removed; she simply doesn't believe it.
Moreover.
This person seems to have developed a strong sense of precaution against them sisters, not even bringing Qiao Wan around.
It should be known.
Qiao Wan's ability is perfect for protection and assassination; she can silently and stealthily lurk beside targets.
Not bringing such a useful helper like Qiao Wan shows Baiyu's wariness towards the sisters.
"No matter what, since the Dragon Head has arrived, we can soon escape Baiyu."
This is what Qiao Ying thought, which is why she was so excited when she saw Baiyu come.
"Where is your Dragon Head? This isn't what we agreed upon earlier; isn't he supposed to be with you? If there's no sincerity, there's no need for us to talk."
Arriving beside the bench.
Seeing Qiao Ying alone, Baiyu felt a pang in his heart; could it be that Longyuan discovered their plan?
It's not impossible.
Longyuan has managed to survive underground for so many years, still active despite being wanted by the Imperial authorities, clearly possessing enough strength.
If the opponent really knows the plan.
Baiyu would go from hidden to exposed, falling into absolute passivity.
"Don't worry, the Dragon Head has arrived."
Qiao Ying hurriedly reassured Baiyu, pointing to the side.
On the empty bench on the other side, a middle-aged man dressed similarly to Baiyu—long coat, mask, duckbill cap.
Wrapping himself tightly.
However, Baiyu's duckbill cap was yellow, while his was green.
Considered a unique motif.
Among the two tightly wrapped men stood Qiao Ying, a cute-looking girl, making the scene somewhat odd.
The Dragon Head observed the man before him.
Even though he couldn't see the face, based on his build and exposed skin, the man's age couldn't be more than twenty.
Tier Five Martial Artist...
A Tier Five Martial Artist in his twenties can't be called a genius anymore.
This is simply... peculiar.
Moreover, his identity is not to be underestimated.
Back when he was in his twenties, he was also hailed as a genius, but compared to Baiyu, he was somewhat lacking...
This kid.
Has already become an imperial henchman and clashed with Longyuan.
Must not be kept; keeping him would become a future threat.
The two remained silent.
The invisible tension solidified.
Finally.
The Dragon Head spoke first: "Are you Baiyu?"
"Yes, it seems you are one of the leaders of Longyuan."
Baiyu looked at him and said: "We are all aware, straight to the point; if you want people, then name your price.
Let me make it clear.
I don't need mundane stuff. Gold, silver, treasures, don't insult me with those."
The Dragon Head frowned, feeling a surge of displeasure.
Baiyu's gaze was filled with a sense of threat, provocation, and coercion, yet devoid of fear, intimidation, or respect.
He, a Tier Five Martial Artist, dares.
He is the head of Longyuan; when did he ever endure such treatment?
"Indeed, gutsy. Young man, having guts is good, but often, solely relying on guts isn't enough."
