Chapter 3, Burn some paper money

The back seat is not occupied by only one "passenger" named White Night.

Do not be deceived by the penguin's short stature; this individual has received training in martial arts and judo, possesses considerable strength, and is also proficient in close-quarters unarmed combat

One is a stranger, potentially a more dangerous enemy, or it could lead to a direct outcome of death

The Penguin is very curious about this sudden appearance of someone who knows Batman's true identity

The penguin, who initially intended to teach a lesson to this rather unpleasant young man before him, put down his umbrella and immediately entered into a state of negotiation with the merchant: "What is the deal?"

Call

"What are you doing?" asked the penguin.

Of course, what tragic consequences may follow a violation is merely a conjecture of Bai Ye

For Bruce Wayne, "my city" is not an adjective or a profound expression of love for Gotham City, but a true description of reality

The reason for asking this question is not that the penguin wishes to retract, but rather that he seeks to understand in greater detail

The immense and unimaginable financial resources behind Batman's vehicles, aircraft, and various gadgets are evident.

The reason one might perceive this person as weak in hand-to-hand combat is that he often encounters Batman

However, it is only a more reasonable answer if both refer to the same person

The Wayne surname holds extraordinary significance for Gotham City. To put it bluntly, the Wayne family has supported the entire development of Gotham City, with their enterprises spread throughout Gotham, reaching into every nook and cranny, effectively monopolizing "everything" in Gotham.

Speaking of which, Bai Ye is not clear about what consequences would arise if one party were to back out and wish to violate the transaction

Without Batman, Gotham City will surely belong to them from now on

This is a glimpse of the power of the staff of authority and wealth, which can enable the other party to enter the transaction phase at the fastest speed

Regarding the true identity of Batman, "" said Bai Ye, while rummaging around inside the car.

Heh. Bai Ye let out a light laugh.

"Hmph, of course, this is a high-end product." The Penguin displayed a proud demeanor, as being able to gain the envy and respect of others, even if it were false, brought him great joy

Strive to present oneself as a gentleman of high society

A greater possibility is that once a promise is made, there will be no thoughts of violation.

The White Night continued tearing the "joss paper" and said: "If you reveal his identity, Bruce Wayne will essentially have two choices"

Who is Bruce Wayne? He is the heir of the Wayne family, a super wealthy individual, and a playboy.

"What are you doing, looking for a mechanism?" The penguin slightly shifted the topic.

In the case of other normal transactions, the guarantee for execution is naturally the law, whereas the transaction between the White Night and the Penguin is backed by the scepter of power and wealth

This world is inherently chaotic; as for the development of the timeline and the plot, even a superficial understanding would reveal that for this world, what is referred to as plot and timeline is merely a means of destruction and manipulation

Without further ado, just the ability of "teleportation" alone, since the Staff of Authority and Wealth can send Bai Ye to other suitable worlds, it naturally can send others to utterly hopeless situations.

The penguin said somewhat irritably: "Are you saying that one of them is a stand-in? Well, that makes some sense, but how do you know that?"

If the night in Gotham belongs to Batman, then the day in Gotham belongs to the Wayne family

Upon hearing the second option, the Penguin felt a chill run down his spine; the thought of a Batman focused on dealing with them made the future seem utterly bleak.

Isn't it also possible not to do it this way? He certainly will not abandon his principles

This umbrella is anything but ordinary

The penguin furrowed its brow slightly, not because it was more than what Bai Ye wanted, but rather because it was less.

Because compared to the weapons in the hands of the penguin and the basic self-defense techniques that can only be used to prevent oneself from being beaten too severely, the scepter of power and wealth he possesses is truly invincible

He is not clear about what will happen tonight, although the white night has some understanding of this world

In this way, the transaction has been established, and neither party can retract.

Even if the transaction ultimately does not succeed, that is a matter for later

"Let's make a deal, Cobblepot," said White Night as he opened the penguin's umbrella and looked at him.

What? The penguin was somewhat surprised, "That flower | flower | gentleman, how is that possible? I once saw two people appear at the same time.

"Did I not already say that I would give you paper money?" Bai Ye said

I will tell you the true identity of Batman

In contrast, Batman, the old adversary whom the Penguin despises, suddenly became amiable and approachable.

Hmm? The penguin looked at Bai Ye with some confusion, and after a moment of hesitation, he finally responded, "I am not quite sure at the moment, it has nothing to do with me. Why, do you want to join in the fun?"

"Just casually bring over 100,000 or 80,000, and I also want one of your modified umbrella weapons. Additionally, give me your contact information so I can reach you in the future—though the last one doesn't count as part of the transaction," said Bai Ye.

The penguin is very fond of umbrellas and is also keen on transforming them into weapons. Bai Ye has no doubt that in the next second, the tip of the umbrella will shoot out a tongue of fire, and then he will be pierced by bullets or something similar

What do you want? The penguin will certainly not easily give up its chips

I have never seen such a strange merchant as you

Moreover, even without this umbrella, White Night would still not be a match for Penguin Man

The penguin did not speak, furrowing his brow. He was not foolish; he had simply been a bit carried away at first. Now, upon careful reflection, he had to admit that what this young man said made sense.

There was also a short, stocky man whose appearance was quite peculiar, resembling a large and clumsy penguin, yet he was dressed in an exquisite, vintage black suit, impeccably groomed.

Before relinquishing his identity as Batman, Bruce Wayne is likely to abandon his previous principles and take a significant risk. "If he intends to kill, how many times can you die?" Bai Ye said with a malicious look at the Penguin, laughing.

The White Night said with a smile, "Then the deal is settled"

It is as if the initial transaction was unassailable

However, the insidiousness, cunning, and peculiar appearance revealed in those small eyes completely undermined the effect he hoped to achieve

Half an hour later, Bai Ye received a much heavier black umbrella than a typical one, along with a small suitcase, and moved into the place arranged for him by the penguin.

Penguin is also aware that the relationship between Bruce Wayne and Batman seems to be quite good, and it is not impossible for him to fund Batman

However, he is well aware that the next match will undoubtedly be extremely tragic

However, Bai Ye is completely indifferent.

The situation where the Penguin encounters Batman is essentially equivalent to the White Knight encountering the Penguin.

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However, the understanding is limited to just a few aspects—such as the individuals who frequent Gotham City, their general personalities, and backgrounds. Beyond that, there is not much deeper understanding.

Do you say you know the true identity of Batman, kid

The penguin was not a polite fellow; as soon as Bai Ye settled down, the tip of his umbrella jabbed into Bai Ye's chest.

"Do you think I will die?" the penguin asked, seemingly having quelled the anger it had just displayed

With a long sigh, the penguin said, "Alright, explain what you mean by that."

"Think about it, in this city, apart from the Wayne Group, who else would have the financial power to support Batman's expensive gadgets?" said Bai Ye casually

The penguin man was furious: "Are you cursing me to death?"

I would like to see if there are any opportunities for trade with people, as I am a businessman said Bai Ye

I will give you some paper money in advance, so that you will have money to use in another world after you pass away. This is our custom, no need to thank me, Bai Ye said with a smile

The true identity of Batman is Bruce Wayne," said White Night to the Penguin

"I am clearly burning paper money for you, so that you can live better after your death," Bai Ye said

Well, then Batman will have an heir said White Night Will this heir be like Batman

Bai Ye shook his head: "I have simply never ridden in such a vehicle, just curious."

Bai Ye took out a few white napkins from the side, tore them twice, pressed down the car window, and scattered them outside

However, the first option seems to have a certain allure

"Do you know what happened tonight?" The words of White Night interrupted Penguin's thoughts

Bai Ye, like a curious child, almost took the car apart while asking, "What about you, what are you willing to give?"

Who else, besides the Wayne family, will support all of this

When the White Night suggested that he arrange a place for himself to stay for one night, he naturally accepted with pleasure

"Ha, I want to make this matter public." After some contemplation, the Penguin concluded that the White Night had not deceived him, and he burst into laughter. Clearly, having suffered greatly at the hands of Batman, he felt that he had finally arrived at a moment of retribution, an opportunity to properly deal with Batman.

However, the White Night only needed this much, and the Penguin Man certainly would not take the initiative to raise the price. He readily agreed, saying: "Sure."

"Indeed, there is some truth to that," said the penguin.

When Bai Ye uttered the words "transaction," there was no room for the other party to refuse. This power was not merely a simple form of hypnosis, but rather approached a level akin to a certain set of rules

1. Abandon the identity of Batman and leave from now on 2. Abandon the identity of Bruce Wayne and become Batman from now on

Bai Ye did not speak, but simply looked at the penguin man with a gaze filled with the kind of affection one might show to someone with intellectual disabilities