Capítulo 35: Exploitation is also a form of protection
**Clang!**
A loud sword strike echoed through the air as Bai Yi, who had already descended into a passage, paused and looked back.
Through the haze of battle, he saw Kami swinging his sword with precision, cutting through the crimson tide of enemies on the battlefield.
At the same time, Bai Yi noticed something that caught his attention—a crystal glowing with red light amidst the Scarlet Priest and the blood-robed mages below. This could very well be the flesh and blood of the ancient god.
The battlefield had become chaotic. The Mage Corps had been surrounded again, and one thousand Apocalypse soldiers, along with five hundred members of the Will family, were engaged in fierce combat with some of the Scarlet Sect's forces.
Though the number of enemies didn't seem overwhelming, the battlefield appeared frenzied, with every corner of the area in chaos.
Bai Yi quickly averted his gaze, moving stealthily between the buildings as he spoke into his earpiece. "How many teleportation arrays have you set up? I need to return to the inner city."
"Are you planning to rob those wealthy merchants?" Sabo's voice came through, surprised. "Not a bad idea, my friend. The teleportation array that brought us here is still functional."
Bai Yi's brow furrowed. "What do you think of my image?"
"My friend, you're a genius—truly one of a kind. If you're worried about your public image, I suppose you could be a bit greedy for money," Sabo replied cautiously. "But I assure you, it's a quality I admire."
Bai Yi smirked knowingly. "Exactly. If I become one of the victims when those wealthy merchants are robbed, would it be reasonable for me to use the battlefield as a way to compensate myself?"
There was a brief pause on the other end. "Do you really think that's necessary? If you want, you could always use the Transfiguration Potion and Stealth Potion to slip in unnoticed."
Bai Yi nodded as he reached the teleportation building and whispered, "I need to play this role to the fullest. The only thing that could truly turn the tide of this battle is a gold scroll. Although it came from the black market, it's not entirely untraceable. And—" Bai Yi's thoughts drifted, imagining the first scene from the promotional video, where the level 77 city lord disappeared, Dongwu City was ravaged, and everything turned to ruin.
"I have a feeling that if the mysterious force acquires the flesh and blood of the ancient god, Dongwu City will never be the same again. So, we'll need to take some risks."
As he entered the teleportation room, Bai Yi charged the array with his magic power. The moment the circle activated, dizziness overwhelmed him, and it felt like he had been struck by a heavy blow. His steps staggered, and when he regained his bearings, the foul smell from before had vanished.
Quickly recovering his senses, Bai Yi took a mental recovery potion from his pocket, feeling his mind clear as the disorientation faded.
He stepped onto the busy streets, where the fierce fighting of the outer city seemed distant in comparison to the opulence of the inner city. In the early hours of the morning, the casino was alive with cheering, and the brothel nearby was brightly lit, with displays showing scantily clad women of various races, enticing passersby.
Bai Yi walked swiftly towards the pharmacy and opened the door. The two little girls were already asleep, but standing guard at the door was Or, a level 50 lich.
Or sensed something as Bai Yi approached, and the aura of the entire store suddenly darkened. The dark blue flame beneath his hood flickered, turning scarlet.
Bai Yi dispelled the secretive effect of his potion and, under Or's cold gaze, spoke softly, "Mr. Or, summon some ghosts to help me move some things from the treasury of certain wealthy merchants. We'll split the profits 20% to 80%."
"Really?" Or's surprise was evident as the scarlet ghost fire in his hood faded back to blue.
The contract they had signed was binding, and Or was well aware of its implications. If Bai Yi hadn't been so willing to pay him a salary a few days ago, he would've likely been forced into another battle by now. Yet, Bai Yi had changed that dynamic.
"Of course," Bai Yi replied smoothly, casually pulling a sheet of white paper from the counter. With a flick of his fingers, he began to inscribe magical words into the paper. "Move according to the list above, and try not to alert anyone."
Or's excitement grew as he heard this. "I trust the profit sharing you mentioned is legitimate?"
Bai Yi nodded. "Absolutely."
As he finished inscribing the final words, he added a few more details before placing the paper on the counter.
Or, now more optimistic, spoke again. "I know you're worried. The stronger the difference between the two sides, the more lenient the contract becomes. Still, I have hope. With these resources, I can break through the stagnation and grow stronger."
Bai Yi smiled, though there was a hint of something darker in his eyes. "Indeed. The gap between us has narrowed. But, remember, Or, in the end, we all have our roles to play."
Bai Yi then pulled out a scarlet test tube from his pocket. "And this."
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