Chapter 10, First Encounter

Oh, tell me more." The penguin person became interested, and their eyes sparkled with excitement

But it is fundamentally the case; do not forget that Bai Ye is only eighteen years old this year. Whether here or in the main world, it is the age of attending high school

That powerful pulling force could probably tear apart an ordinary person's arm, and only someone like Batman, who has undergone professional and rigorous training, would dare to "play" so casually with it

The white night is an external tool that opens the divine vision, revealing numerous secrets, and it is not that others have failed in their confidentiality efforts

He did not betray White Night; it was simply because the Assassin's Guild held a position of power and did not provide any offer at all. As long as the offer is sufficient, Penguin would have no pressure or hesitation in betraying White Night.

The reason for holding the umbrella that is out of bullets is that, aside from being used as a firearm, this umbrella has other functions as well

What is that? the penguin asked

If the White Night sets sail from Gotham City, a solitary yacht drifts on the sea before departing

The end of the umbrella handle can be pulled out to reveal a short blade the length of a forearm, while the umbrella canopy can be opened wide enough to form a shield

Returning to the position in the main world will not differ significantly from the position from which one departed

Batman does not kill, that is true, but he does not mind breaking people's bones, leaving them to lie in the hospital for several months

Hello, yes, it's me. Copot, you are quite clever this time... Talking to Bai Ye, of course, it's my old buddy, Penguin.

"Yellow-skinned kid, if you don't want to get hurt, hand over all the money on you," said the thug wielding a butterfly knife, as he coolly flicked the blade.

Hmph, they did manage to find me, but would I be afraid of them? The penguin had a face of "arrogance," implying that he had not betrayed Bai Ye

I saw Batman, he was injured a bit said Bai Ye

Oh, is that so? The White Night did not express any opinion.

Even with a standard handgun, it would likely take several shots before penetrating the defense

Meanwhile, the white night wandered aimlessly, occasionally greeting familiar patients or medical staff.

"Ha, do you plan to block us with that?" The thug with the gun chuckled softly.

As I walked into the alley, I discovered two delinquents who were about to confront Bai Ye, and they maliciously blocked his way.

If the Assassin's Guild intends to do business with the Penguin, it is likely that the Penguin would adopt a different attitude

There is a deal, but you may not be able to handle it said Bai Ye as he leaned back in his chair

At this moment, the victim Bai Ye is making a phone call in a public telephone booth

All four syringes were completely filled, and there was only half a bottle of the water from the Pool of Bethesda left in that bottle, while the two bottles of spring water from the White Night had turned into one and a half bottles

In any case, when it comes to matters such as decoration, Bai Ye is completely clueless and too lazy to manage it, so it is best to leave it to the professionals to handle

Having exited the alley, it was not long before police cars came roaring in, taking away the two unfortunate delinquents

Everything was reorganized back into the personal space, and Bai Ye began his daily routine at the sanatorium

Seeing them suffer setbacks, the Penguin Man was still quite pleased

"In the future, come visit more often and take some walks outside; it will be good for you." After returning to the sanatorium, Song Yin gave Bai Ye a few reminders before leaving. She had her own matters to attend to and could not follow Bai Ye around like a caregiver.

Once the store name was confirmed, Bai Ye did not linger there any longer

The lower part is relatively close to the hospital

The place where the White Night appears is still Gotham City, but it is not the hospital from last time; rather, it is in a small alley outside the hospital

The ordinary build of Bai Ye, who is slightly slender, indeed resembles that of a child in front of him—no, it is not a resemblance.

Gotham City has its own rules and ways of doing things, and dangerous outsiders are naturally unwelcome characters

In its inactive state, it resembles a slightly thicker test tube, wrapped in a layer of special material, evoking the feeling of a syringe that one might casually pick up in a movie and use with precision.

Soon, Bai Ye got into the Penguin's car, but the Penguin was not inside. However, the car's display screen showed the Penguin's ugly face, staring at Bai Ye.

As one of the few relatively normal "villains" in Gotham City, the Penguin is not at all averse to collaborations and deals that are advantageous to him

"Batman? I am truly fortunate—" said Bai Ye with a smile

This four-barrel syringe is somewhat different from the ordinary injection syringes; it is more advanced. The barrel of the syringe is retracted when not in use, and it only extends when pressed, allowing for the injection to take place

However, when it comes to transferring to other worlds, it is not the same. The Staff of Authority and Wealth will only delineate a relative area based on the position at the time of departure, and then select the most suitable location.

Ordinary weapons such as knives are simply incapable of penetrating the canopy.

"Have they found you?" Bai Ye asked with a smile

Since the White Night is inherently a part of this world, the Staff of Authority and Wealth defines this place as the main world

In Gotham City, within this small territory, the Penguin does not need to fear the League of Assassins; however, the League of Assassins is undoubtedly of a higher caliber than the Penguin and cannot possibly hold any respect for him

One drew a gun, while another pulled out a knife, clearly preparing to engage in a violent act, very direct and straightforward, reflecting the simple and unpretentious character of Gotham City's residents

He seems to be injured, Bai Ye thought to himself as he watched the direction in which Batman had left

In fact, it is just so

"Do you not know?" Bai Ye was momentarily taken aback, but then quickly realized that the existence of the Pool of Lazarus was indeed a matter of secrecy

As the white night stroll continued, it led to the building designated for the staff of the sanatorium, the upper half of which serves as dormitories for some of the staff

He keenly observed that there were some abrasions on the half of Batman's face that was exposed, and there were also some marks on the bat suit that appeared to be from blade cuts, though they were not very noticeable

Therefore, Bai Ye is not at all worried that as soon as he appears, he will be captured by the Assassin Alliance and then directly stabbed with a knife

The penguin nodded: "I suppose this is the final wrap-up. By the way, what is it that you need from me this time? Is there another deal to discuss?"

Returning to his room with the four syringes, Bai Ye poured out the unknown liquid medication inside, washed them several times without any disinfection, and carelessly filled them with the spring water from the Pool of Bethesda.

Of course, his words would naturally not be heeded by Batman. After giving a brief reminder, Batman fired his grappling hook and instantly departed

No one would dare to deceive Bai Ye; to be precise, no one would be willing to take any action against this small shop, as it would offend Bai Jincheng and even the entire Jincheng Group

Of course, now the White Night also possesses the "Abyssal Mouth," which is a slight improvement compared to its previous state of being utterly powerless.

I inquired a little with the pedestrians around, but did not find the victim. The police then left, as most of the small-time criminals in Gotham City have extensive criminal records, making it not difficult to convict them and send them to prison

For example, now

The next time he comes, he will most likely not appear on that yacht, but will instead head to a suitable and safe location near the coast by himself

After all, it is impossible to transport the transaction of the white night to a desolate place.

Bat

Penguins prioritize their interests

The modified umbrella by the Penguin still has a long way to go compared to Batman's high-tech gadgets, but it is more than sufficient to guard against some unexpected minor situations

Batman stands at a height of 1.88 meters, and when adorned in his black bat suit and cape, he appears exceptionally tall and imposing

The Penguin does not like to have any interactions with the Assassins' Guild, but that does not mean he is truly afraid of them; he simply finds this group of lunatics to be quite bothersome

"Child, you should not be in this alley at this time," Batman turned and said to White Night

Holding the penguin's umbrella in hand, Bai Ye was about to leave the dark alley

It is evident that there are cameras inside the vehicle that allow him to see the white night

"What have you done to the Assassin's Guild? They have been searching all over Gotham these past few days to find you," said the Penguin.

Through two transactions, the Penguin has indeed gained something, and is naturally very interested in the White Night and the hidden forces behind it

If he is given a birdcage, it represents the typical leisurely state of a retired official taking a stroll

It is quite normal for penguins not to know either

"Step back." Before Bai Ye could speak, a cold voice came from above the heads of the three people

Taking advantage of the moment when no one was paying attention, Bai Ye stealthily took several syringes used by the sanatorium

They are like dragons crossing the river, but the penguin is also a local tyrant, a sitting tiger

The foundation of the League of Assassins does not lie in Gotham; its frequent appearances in Gotham are largely due to Batman.

These are the syringes used when some patients become agitated

It seems you have caused quite a commotion, said the Penguin Man to Bai Ye

The white night leisurely opened the umbrella

Isn't this age just a child for Batman

A few days passed in the blink of an eye, the time for transmission had cooled down. As night fell, Bai Ye finished dinner and returned to his room, locked the door, and began his journey to Gotham City

With swift and decisive strikes, the two small thugs lay on the ground, having fainted completely, a feat that ordinary people could never accomplish. Bai Ye even heard the sound of their bones breaking.

As Bai Ye looked up, he did not know when a black figure had appeared on the rooftop above him. In the dark environment, that figure exhibited a darkness even deeper than black, and its entire outline resembled that of a gigantic bat

They caused a commotion, attracting Batman's attention. The leader seemed to have been beaten half to death and has now left Gotham City. The Penguin laughed maliciously, "A bunch of fools"

"The Assassin Alliance is searching for me all over the world, and there is a reason for that," Bai Ye said proudly. "I have taken their most precious treasure, some spring water from the Pool of Lazarus."

Before those two rascals could finish their words, a black bat-like figure descended from the sky