99: Chapter 99 A Disobedient Golden Retriever

Declining Eugene's banquet invitation, Yang Bai took his subordinates and left the Jushan Building.

Before leaving, Yang Bai obtained a secret realm exploration pass from Eugene, along with the keys to a small shuttle ship capable of holding a thousand followers.

These two items were specifically requested by Yang Bai; he hadn't given up on his secret realm exploration plans just because of the business with Eugene.

"Lord Bai Mu, your strategy is truly admirable. With just a few words, you shifted the mindset of this city's ruler," Chu Gehang remarked with emotion.

Everyone present had witnessed the scene between Yang Bai and Eugene just now.

As witnesses to the massacre in the New District, these people knew how heavy the sin was to attack a city managed by a ruler and cause massive casualties.

If this were the Universal Continent, it would be considered a declaration of war against a sect, and they would face a full-scale pursuit by the entire sect.

What they hadn't expected was that Yang Bai not only settled the matter easily but also gained a portion of authority within the other party's territory.

"Lord Bai Mu, please forgive my dullness, but if the shorty was unwilling to cooperate with us, would we have needed to...?"

As Ying Sha spoke, his left hand made a throat-slitting motion.

"Unwilling to cooperate? Then we just don't cooperate. Why bother continuing to offend people?"

Yang Bai smiled and continued, "Before coming here, I already spoke with the bosses of the other three districts. Even if that shorty hadn't invited me, I would have done business with them all the same."

"In the underworld business, as long as the profits are high enough, Eugene doesn't even exist in their eyes."

"Besides, then I could have taken those two ships of supplies openly and rightfully."

The crowd was instantly startled, not expecting that Yang Bai had already thought of everything.

Yang Bai looked up at the group and said seriously:

"Doing business is actually the same as cultivation. No matter what, you must have three paths."

"The main path, the auxiliary path, and the retreat path."

"The main path is the goal you pursue. The auxiliary path is your backup plan. As for the retreat path, that's simple—I don't need to explain it."

"With three paths advancing together, it's hard not to improve. Even if the way forward is blocked, with a way back, you can make a comeback."

After hearing this, the people present bowed with their hands clasped one after another, expressing their understanding.

Ying Sha's words suddenly reminded Yang Bai of something. He pulled a photograph and a red card from his robes.

With a flick of his fingers, the photo and the card flew toward Chu Gehang like darts.

Chu Gehang caught the two items and examined the photograph.

Yang Bai turned the thumb ring on his pinky, looked at those present, and said:

"I talked to the bosses of those three districts before. Two of them were willing to do business with me. But this blonde rejected me and insulted me. I'm very displeased."

"Your subordinate shall bring his head at once."

Chu Gehang immediately bowed and petitioned.

Ying Sha didn't speak, but his gaze had already fallen on the photograph, etching that face deep into his mind.

Yang Bai waved his hand and said:

"He is a deity. Although he isn't as strong as me, the nature of his existence is on par with mine."

"Only a god can slay a god. You cannot kill him yet. Even if you destroy his physical body, as long as his spiritual sea is not extinguished, he can still be resurrected."

Speaking to this point, Yang Bai thought for two seconds and said coldly:

"I've just arrived; I can't let this matter slide, but I can't act personally either, as that would lack style. I've investigated his information; he is surrounded by death energy, so his subordinates should be existences like undead or demonic souls."

"Chu Gehang, Ying Sha, go to White Jade Capital and pick a few dozen cultivators who are skilled at dealing with demonic souls. Give him a lesson, and do it discreetly."

"After the lesson, throw the red card to him. He will know what to do next."

"Your subordinates obey!"

Chu Gehang and Ying Sha bowed in unison.

Peng Hao waved his hand and pointed to himself excitedly, "Lord Bai Mu, what about me? My Zhuoshui Divine Thunder Arrow has a restraining effect on demonic souls."

"You can be included as well."

Yang Bai nodded and added Peng Hao to the disciplinary squad.

Having finished, Yang Bai suddenly reminded them, "By the way, tell the other cultivators while you're at it that we'll be exploring a secret realm soon and to have them get ready."

'Exploring a secret realm?!'

The people present were stunned for a moment, then nodded with joyful surprise.

During the two years Yang Bai was in seclusion, they had nearly spent all their contribution points. Now, there was another chance to harvest more.

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One day later.

Zhatie City, South District.

"Big Brother!"

"Big Brother!"

"Big Brother!"

...

In front of an entertainment club catering to deities, a group of black-clad deities bowed in unison, speaking respectfully to a deity above them who wore a fox-fur coat and had dyed yellow hair.

"Mm."

Xu Niansheng nodded, then sat inside a luxury limousine surrounded by his subordinates.

Upon entering the car, two hot beauties dressed in qipaos approached and began to frolic with Xu Niansheng.

The gang's second-in-command, sitting in the passenger seat, saw this and subconsciously sighed.

Xu Niansheng noticed the second-in-command's expression and asked with a smile, "Little brother, what's wrong? You look like you have something on your mind. Do you need me to share one with you?"

"Young Master, Madam sent you to Zhatie City to train, not to enjoy yourself."

"Regarding the incident in the wealthy district of Zhatie City last time, Madam has already suppressed it. Although [Boulders Mining] won't cause trouble for you, why did you reject that person? That person is [Bai Mu]."

The second-in-command sighed and spoke with earnest advice.

Xu Niansheng waved his hand and said angrily:

"Don't mention that person to me. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have been scolded by my mom, and I certainly wouldn't have been lectured by that little shorty Eugene."

"Besides, he's the one who wants to do business with me. He doesn't even know his own place, coming in strong and demanding I follow his requirements right from the start. Do I damn well owe him something?"

The second-in-command frowned slightly and said seriously, "But Young Master, aren't you afraid [Bai Mu] will retaliate? That guy is a complete lunatic who doesn't consider the consequences at all to achieve his goals."

Xu Niansheng laughed and then said:

"Come on, let him come. Do you think I'm a waste like Du Longxing?"

"Furthermore, even if they come, isn't there still you? My brother, Xu Tianci, a top student from Starsea Federal University."

Seeing Xu Niansheng like this, Xu Tianci shook his head.

Although he didn't say anything, he had already decided to explain the situation to Mother Xu upon returning today and have Xu Niansheng transferred away from Zhatie City.

It's not the thief you fear, but the thief's lingering gaze.

The vehicle drove down the street, with two cars each in front, behind, to the left, and to the right. A total of eight cars surrounded Xu Niansheng's limousine, each carrying several powerful First-Order Deities.

Plus Xu Tianci, a Second-Order Deity.

With a bodyguard force of such scale, it was no wonder Xu Niansheng had such confidence.

Xu Tianci took out a tablet and said instinctively, "Young Master, there's a document here. Take a look."

Xu Niansheng made no sound.

After finding the document, Xu Tianci waved the tablet around, but Xu Niansheng still didn't reply and didn't reach for the tablet.

Xu Tianci's pupils constricted, and he suddenly turned his head to look back.

In the back seat of the limousine, where was there any sign of Xu Niansheng?