He'll Be the One Thanking Us / It'll Cost Extra

Therefore, Bai Ye had some other guesses about Wei Yenwu's intentions in inviting him this time.

If it were just a private matter, it wouldn't require such a grand gesture. Therefore, it must be something more important, just something that's not convenient to discuss in the governor's office.

Which aspect could it be?

Bai Ye blinked.

Bai Xue led the way. When they got out of the car earlier, the two of them actually breathed a sigh of relief at the same time, which made Bai Xue a little embarrassed. She couldn't wait to take Bai Ye to Wei Yenwu's place as soon as possible, and then she would consider her mission accomplished.

Although Wei Yenwu Wen Yue are one, Bai Xue is still loyal to Lady Wen-yue, not to Old Wei.

In other words, under certain circumstances, Bai Xue can choose to prioritize obeying Lady Wen-yue's instructions, rather than Old Wei's.

It seems like Old Wei is being persecuted every day...

Bai Ye entered the mansion, where Wei Yenwu was drinking tea.

Since Chen took over the Guards Bureau, he can finally relax a little.

After all, as the director of the Guards Bureau, Chen can share some other responsibilities, rather than being limited to the Major Crimes Unit itself.

Under the guise of mentoring the younger generation, Wei Yenwu delegated some tasks to Chief Chen.

Therefore, on All Hallow's Eve, he could rest peacefully at the mansion instead of staying in the office as usual.

"Where is Lady Wen-yue?"

Bai Ye was a little curious; how come this guy in front of him had turned into the lonely Old Wei again?

Apart from Bai Xue, who was hiding, there was no one else in the house.

"Actually, you can also call Aunt Wen Yue ...no need to be so polite," Old Wei complained about Bai Ye's way of addressing her.

They almost became family, but every time this guy came over, he still called her Lady Wen-yue and Director Wei, always maintaining a great distance.

"Then you've taken advantage of me for nothing, haven't you?" Bai Ye rolled her eyes, showing disdain for Old Wei's argument.

Wei Yenwu shook his head.

Everyone else was desperate to get involved with him, but this guy just didn't care at all.

However, when Wen Yue was mentioned, Old Wei's expression became somewhat strange:

"Wen Yue should be outside right now?"

"Today is Carnival, and she's always been very interested in these kinds of things."

"Oh, no wonder. I saw your motorcycle was taken from the garage," Bai Ye said, suddenly realizing.

"Motorcycle? No, no, that's not mine, that's Wen Yue's," Wei Yenwu corrected.

Chapter 100 He still wants to thank us!

Bai Ye was startled by Wei Yenwu's words.

What do you mean by "the motorcycle belongs to Wen Yue"?

Then, Bai Ye laughed again. Old Wei's explanation sounded familiar, just like a member of a certain tabletop role-playing game group next door who bought a Switch but insisted on making up an excuse that his sister wanted to play it.

If you want to play, just say so. Why keep being so stubborn?

Although Bai Ye could tell that Lady Wen-yue was indeed extraordinary and probably a master, he still couldn't connect this virtuous wife of Old Wei with something like a motorcycle.

"Sigh..." Seeing Bai Ye's expression, Old Wei knew exactly what Bai Ye was thinking.

He sighed helplessly, then looked at Bai Ye and slowly said:

"It is indeed Wen Yue's."

"She loves playing with this stuff, and sometimes she'll even go out and race cars in the streets at night. It's become an urban legend."

It was precisely because Bai Ye had an extraordinary relationship with Chen and Talulah, and because Bai Ye had been helping Talulah in the Core City all this time, that Wei Yenwu was so kind as to tell Bai Ye such gossip and secrets.

"Clam?"

Bai Ye was truly shocked this time.

You're telling me that the elegant and gentle Lady Wen-yue actually races cars? Hoshiguma would believe that...

However, Bai Ye could tell from Wei Yenwu's expression that he was not lying. Besides, someone like him would not stoop to lying any longer.

It seems to be true.

Goodness, it's the same example of the group member who bought the Switch and his sister. But this time, it's the other way around. Even though it was the sister who wanted to play, everyone will think that the brother bought it because he wanted to play it himself.

"..."

Bai Ye finally realized what was happening:

"So, during this All Hallow's Eve carnival tonight, Lady Wen-yue will be dressed in outlandish costumes and racing cars through the streets of Lungmen?"

"Hmm." Wei Yenwu nodded, his expression somewhat stiff.

"Well, it's not so bad." Bai Ye laughed. "Lady Wen-yue probably suppresses her true nature most of the time. Releasing it occasionally will make her feel much better."

"So, was she the kind of gangster princess who used to carry a watermelon knife and lead a group of thugs to kill people?"

Wei Yenwu's face darkened upon hearing this:

"She did indeed kill people before; you can ask Bai Xue if you don't believe me. But overall, she is still a proper princess."

Let's leave the past behind.

After checking the time, Wei Yenwu stopped chatting with Bai Ye about those trivial matters.

Bai Ye nodded and adjusted his posture.

He then opened the soundproof barrier, and as invisible atmospheric ripples spread throughout the room, the soundproof vacuum layer enveloped the area where the two were sitting. At the same time, Bai Ye changed the light refractive index on the outside of the Air Shield, making Air Shield one-way transparent.

What used to be a very delicate operation for him is now a very simple basic operation for him.

It's as simple as breathing.

It is not Originium Arts, nor does it require arranging the Originium energy within the Arts Unit. It can be done simply by thinking about it.

However, whether intentionally or unintentionally, Bai Ye's soundproof barrier did not cover the ninja girl Bai Xue who was standing in the shadows outside the reception room.

In other words, no matter what the two were discussing inside the barrier, Bai Xue could neither hear nor see it, nor could she discern it through lip reading.

The ninja girl stomped her foot outside, but Wei Yenwu was completely unaware of this; he simply nodded in satisfaction.

That's a really convenient ability.

"Alright, you can talk now."

Bai Ye created an environment where private conversations could take place.

"Hmm... I originally wanted to tell you this when we met in the Core City of Chernobog last time... but everyone was thinking about the Adventurers' Association at the time, so I didn't have a chance."

Wei Yenwu then looked at Bai Ye and said:

"You caused quite a stir in the Core City before. Speaker Witte even wrote to me to complain about it."

Clearly, Wei Yenwu was referring to the purge that Bai Ye carried out in the Core City of Chernobog.

That was a thorough extermination operation for the entire Chernobog Core City, Core City has since been known as the "graveyard of spies."

Some believe Talulah was responsible, or that she directly instructed her subordinates to do so, since they argue that only Talulah possessed the authority to issue such horrific orders within the Marquisate. Thus, the young woman earned the nickname "Bloody Marquis." Of course, many others disagree.

They believed that someone like Talulah was absolutely incapable of doing such a thing, and that there must be someone else behind her.

The most likely candidate is, of course, the Big Daddy.

This pure-blooded Wendigo once led the Ursus guerrillas to hunt down and wipe out the Empire's Infected Provost on the frozen plains (Big Daddy says he was just hiding). The legend of the terrifying cannibals has long been part of the mysterious frozen plains legends.

So, Big Daddy inexplicably became a Peking University student again, and this explanation was quickly accepted by the first group of people.

In short, everyone has now reached a consensus.

The Wendigo were the masterminds behind this Great Purge.

Even Bai Ye, the real mastermind, was somewhat convinced after hearing this rumor.

What these people are saying makes a really damn good point.

He almost believed it.

Of course, Wei Yenwu clearly knew that this was something that the handsome young man in front of him had done himself.

He wasn't even the one who gave the order, nor was he the mastermind; rather, he was the only one who planned and executed the entire operation.

You can't judge a book by its cover.

"I just dealt with a few nobles who reached out their dirty hands... Later, Ghost brought these esteemed adults to justice as well. However, these guys are all conservatives, insects that hinder Ursus Emperor. I eliminated these insects for the Empire, and Speaker Witte should thank me."

Since Bai Ye and Talulah occupied the Core City of Chernobog and turned the land and surrounding territories into the fiefdom of Talulah, the royalist reformists led by Speaker Witte have gradually gained the upper hand in the Imperial Parliament, and the Emperor's power has been gradually taken back.

They really should thank Bai Ye.

Wei Yenwu nodded:

"Logically speaking, I should indeed give you a lecture, since your approach is a bit too extreme."

However, as Wei Yenwu was speaking, he suddenly changed the subject:

"But from a personal perspective, although it may sound selfish, I really want to thank you."

Chapter 101 I Need More Money

Bai Ye was not surprised at all by Old Wei's gratitude.

Because this is something that should be taken for granted.

After all, he was essentially working for Talulah. Talulah was too young, or rather, lacked a certain level of sensitivity; she was practically letting her family business be infiltrated and riddled with holes without even realizing it.

If Bai Ye hadn't intervened and detonated the bomb prematurely, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Wei Yenwu had no intention of repeating the mistakes of Lungmen back then.

Bai Ye smiled:

"If it was just to thank me, why bother calling me over in all this trouble?"

Anyway, I've already received the thank-you gift.

Bai Ye spoke, he waved his finger in mid-air.

Wei Yenwu stared blankly at the trajectory of Bai Ye's finger.

"You haven't known the Chixiao Swordsmanship for very long, have you? And now you've already grasped its essence?"

It's no wonder Wei Yenwu was so surprised. After all, a young man like Chen is already considered a martial arts genius. Yet Bai Ye could learn the Crimson Sky Secret Technique with just one glance and mastered its essence in such a short time.

If other martial arts masters of the Great Yan Dynasty found out, they probably wouldn't sit still either.

What a monster.

Bai Ye shook his head, seemingly still somewhat dissatisfied:

"A single sword technique is indeed not enough to push my swordsmanship to a higher level."

Bai Ye wanted to break through the bottleneck and obstacles he encountered as Players before his transmigration. He had once glimpsed a corner of the ultimate martial arts, but as Players, he was unable to step into that realm.

The old game system limited the skill level cap, but now he is no longer limited and should climb to higher levels.

"So you're a martial arts fanatic too..." Wei Yenwu chuckled.

Bai Ye shook his head:

"I'm not some kind of martial arts fanatic... Never mind, if you think so, then so be it."

Sigh, I'd better not argue. After all, you can't make someone who doesn't play games much understand what it means to pursue a higher level. And even for gamers, it's difficult to connect reality with the game in their understanding.

Only Players like Bai Ye, who has played a fully immersive game and then traveled into the "game," would have this way of thinking.