Chapter 7, this transaction allows no refusal

Releasing the umbrella in his hand, Bai Ye grasped the scepter and gave a slight tap towards the ground

If it were not for the power of the scepter of authority and wealth, Lars would have drawn his sword at this very moment

immense wealth

The Pool of Lazarus is a "spring" that can grant eternal life! If it were not for the severe side effects, it would be a priceless treasure; even with the side effects, it is still a coveted gem sought after by many.

Father

For Lars, it would be simply perfect if Bruce could join the Assassin Alliance

"Yes, a transaction," said Bai Ye

In life, how can one not have some pursuits?

The great mission of the Assassin Alliance is to annihilate all of humanity, as Lars believes that humans are the pests of the world

Even Talia once said that she was very worried that one day, what would emerge from the pool would no longer be her father, but a demon, a monster

Your father truly seems to be suffering from dementia

... ...

This is something that the White Night could not possibly accomplish

"Perhaps I was not very clear earlier," Bai Ye walked up to Lars and said, "Let me repeat, it is I who wish to trade with you. I want the spring water from the Pool of Lazarus—" As he spoke, he pulled out two empty bottles of mineral water from his bulging clothes.

Lars, when those assassins took out the two bottles of mineral water in the white night, they felt a profound impact in their hearts—not shock, but a deep sense of humiliation

He placed two bottles of mineral water down, and Bai Ye reached into his pants pocket and fumbled around for a moment before pulling out a five-cent coin: "This is it"

To obtain this magical spring water, the simplest method is to engage in coercive trading

Unfortunately

However, his reason was telling him that the transaction had already begun, and he had accepted the other party's coin; the transaction must be established, and this was unbreakable, as if Lars himself were a person of his word, adhering to rules, who regarded integrity as more important than anything else

His voice sounded as if it were coming from a broken wind instrument

It is completely unreasonable

Absurd

Lars picked up the two mineral water bottles from the ground and stood up

"Kid, did Bruce send you to trade with me?" Lars said, looking at Bai Ye

You are the most courageous person I have ever seen, even more courageous than Bruce

The accumulation of original capital is indeed a bloody and brutal process

And the thing that has allowed him to live from over 700 years ago to the present is also the purpose of the arrival of the White Night—Lazarus, the Pool of Lazarus

Very well. Lars squeezed out a voice that seemed to come from the depths of the underworld, "Then what can you offer?"

Lars Ael Ghul, also known by titles such as the Demon King and Master Ninja

Lars is undoubtedly quite pleased now, as he sees Bruce Wayne bowing to him. Regardless of whether it is sincere or not, once the initiation ceremony begins, Bruce will have no choice but to comply.

However, after consulting with Hei, Bai Ye realized that he was currently unable to accomplish this task

This is a miraculous spring water that possesses the ability to "bring the dead back to life," capable of healing all wounds on the body. Even in the case of death, as long as the time is not too long, one can still be resurrected.

Hahaha

Of course, Bai Ye had considered entering into a contract of servitude with Lars, making him his servant or something of that nature

Although what he does does not really align with what he says, Bai Ye is persistently convinced that one must exclaim in this manner to truly reflect a sense of sophistication

Lars has lived for countless years thanks to the Pool of Lazarus

Therefore, the White Night can only settle for the next best option, obtaining the maximum "wealth" that is currently available to him.

Therefore, the White Night will offer something else, something that Lars cannot refuse

Lars looked at the White Night and said, "So, are you ready to die next?"

Hehe

Bai Ye ignored Talia's gaze and took a few steps forward. Suddenly, in the darkness, the sound of unsheathing blades echoed. However, after Lars raised his hand, no dangerous assassins appeared to obstruct Bai Ye's path.

This man, who appears somewhat thin and has entered old age, is actually over 700 years old

Oh, so you are going to refuse this transaction, are you?" Bai Ye said to Lars, without a hint of panic.

There is originally no definitive answer to this

Joking aside, even if Lars is currently in a relatively weakened state, how could he possibly fear this powerless little ghost, Bai Ye?

In the Assassin's League, his words are absolute commands

Lars cannot refuse

Talia did not speak, but the expression on her face was very "painful"

Bai Ye laughed and said, "This deal leaves you no room for refusal!"

Lars let out a cold laugh and said, "When did Bruce start playing this game? Or has he finally come to his senses and decided to join our great cause?"

Moreover, his beloved daughter has a romantic connection with Bruce

You wait here

From the very beginning, Bai Ye had no intention of engaging in a normal, ordinary transaction with Lars

When anger reached its peak, Lars instead burst into laughter, his voice sharp and piercing like that of a night owl, revealing boundless fury.

The bottom of the scepter touched the ground, and time and space seemed to "pause" in that moment, the grim expression on Lars's face froze during this pause, and then it began to take on a strange quality

Lars holds a considerable admiration for Bruce Wayne, the Batman, and seems to regard him as a potential successor

What do these two bottles of mineral water really mean? The labels on them haven't been torn off, are they not the kind of cheap goods that can be bought for 2.5 cents on the market?

It is not only for Lars; anyone who has used the Pool of Lazarus will ultimately fall into despair

At the moment the scepter appeared, no one could see clearly; they only vaguely felt that something seemed to have changed, yet they could not articulate it clearly

As for other matters, what Lars desires most is the destruction of humanity, preferably by subduing Batman and bringing him along to annihilate humankind

Lars heard this and burst into laughter: "What, is it possible that Bruce has been seriously injured and cannot recover? Bring him to see me; if he is willing to join us, I can reserve the position of leader for him"

This chaotic feeling made Lars somewhat impatient to complete this transaction, purchasing two bottles of 500 milliliters of Lalasaroth spring water for five cents.

For example, the reactions of everyone when they first saw the Batman symbol in the night sky are genuine responses based on years of hard-earned experience and lessons learned

But is this something that an outsider like you can casually say

Behind this, Lars instinctively sensed a profound terror, vague and indistinct, difficult to articulate or define

The scepter vanished, and Bai Ye slightly bent down to grasp the umbrella that had not yet completely fallen down, while simultaneously throwing the coin in his other hand towards Lars

Lars gripped the coin in his hand tightly, almost crushing it into a ball

Unfortunately, up to this point, the two individuals have been at odds with each other, and Lars, due to his appreciation for talent and his daughter, is unwilling to kill Bruce

It is akin to the feeling of an ordinary person facing the vast and dark universe

As for why not to ask for more, it is because the amount that Bai Ye can bring back is limited; even if more is requested, Bai Ye would not be able to carry it away

What must one sacrifice in order to obtain the waters of the Pool of Bethesda?

The residents of Gotham City have developed a set of survival guidelines in order to live well

I want the spring water of the Pool of Bethesda," Bai Ye said to Lars.

Money can make characters like penguins excited, but for old monsters like Lars, it is merely a number

In Bai Ye's hands, there was nothing that could make Lars's heart stir, nothing he would be willing to exchange for the water from the Pool of Lazarus.

It sounds like it won't be long before he utilizes the Pool of Bethesda to "bring back to life" again

Moreover, even if Lars were to quote a price, Bai Ye would not be able to come up with such an exorbitant figure.

Lars is indeed a dangerously frightening case of a chuunibyou, and the Penguin's assessment of the Assassin Alliance is quite accurate

However, regardless of how unreasonable it may seem, these individuals could not possibly defy Lars's will

However, this does not come without a cost. Although frequent exposure to this pool grants him endurance, strength, speed, and various physical abilities far beyond that of an ordinary person, it also drives Lars to madness

The scene left the hidden assassins dumbfounded; their great leader actually agreed to this seemingly absurd deal

From Lars's eyes, which glimmered with an eerie green light, it is evident that Talia's concerns are not unfounded.

Indeed, the reason Lars agreed to this transaction was that Bai Qi initiated a coercive trading "invitation" to him.

Fill these two bottles

One of the bottles still contains some leftover liquid that has not been fully consumed or poured out

Chuunibyou is not frightening; what is truly terrifying is the prolonged existence of chuunibyou combined with the ability to execute and cause destruction

This young man before me, however, approaches the Pool of Bethesda with the demeanor of someone casually stopping by a roadside shop to buy a drink

His emotions told him to draw his sword and chop the young man in front of him into eighteen pieces

Looking at Lars, who seemed even older and more stooped, Bai Ye quietly sighed

Batman is unable to completely resolve the significant problem posed by Lars due to his principle of not killing

This attitude is acceptable

Not far away, Talia stepped forward in surprise, but stopped at Lars's gesture

Talia's gaze swept over Bai Ye, as if searching for the most opportune place to strike.

It is not that the staff of power and wealth cannot achieve it, but rather that Bai Ye itself lacks the necessary level. To maintain this kind of "long-term forced trading," a massive amount of wealth is required

Regarding Lars's condition, she is certainly aware that even if it is not dementia, he is nonetheless sliding continuously towards the abyss of madness

It is just like the ability of "forced transaction" used by White Night

While speaking, Lars reached out and grasped a sharp blade behind him

The two individuals have engaged in intense mutual killings until now, but there have been no fatalities among them; however, many innocent bystanders have suffered casualties.

Of course

Lars瞬间伸手，抓住了这枚硬币

Accompanied by his words, a black staff appeared out of thin air between Bai Ye and Lars

More stylish than style itself

Including Lars, such thoughts have arisen.