Chapter 601

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Chapter 601: Killing With a Guilty Conscience

No trade, no harm.

Without demand, create demand.

Business brings money.

Bai Wei was getting used to this kind of operation, he had seen it often recently.

The trading of people was too common in the old imperial era, the feudal class system was even more oppressive than capital, not treating people as people.

The concept of Faceless People somewhat fits the characteristics of the times, yes, it refers to those who like to promote a return to the past.

History is mostly conservative, but sometimes regressive.

As for the Ming Country, it took a step forward, but still carries historical burdens. When faced with difficulties, some immediately start clamoring to go back, benefiting silently when others handle troubles. They switch sides easily, becoming selfish when others can’t solve issues, making noise to protect their interests.

Bai Wei didn’t know much about the history of the Ming Country, but he recently did some simple research and can now confidently say that the current situation of the Ming Country has been greatly influenced by the changes of the times. Besides advancements in productivity, a major part of it is also due to the transformation of cultural and intellectual ideas accumulated over several hundred years.

Five hundred years ago, some enlightening ideas from allied countries also made their way to the Ming Country.

These ideas from the allied countries were considered the most advanced of the time and were expected to break the cycle of dynasties.

Before mentor Majia died suddenly, he left behind a considerable amount of intellectual wealth, enough for the allied countries to thrive for a hundred or two years. With the aid of the cane, they can now learn to walk on their own. Over the years, the continuous innovation and progressive development of theoretical ideas also compelled other countries to accept the guidance of ideas from the allied countries. This led to the present state of the Ming Country, which was able to transition from a feudal monarchy to a constitutional system, albeit with much bloodshed.

The struggle between good and evil was just one part of it.

So in a sense, the decline of the dark arts to this extent can partly be attributed to a certain individual named Bai.

Living for a long time brings troubles like this, where one suddenly realizes they have become responsible for the problems of this world. To discover that Tohsaka Tokiomi was actually himself.

Of course, Bai Wei doesn’t feel guilty about this, he just finds it somewhat amusing.

The evil sorcerers are a group of remnants from the olden days. It wouldn’t be surprising if they secretly play the song ‘Back to the Past’ on loop during their forbidden group activities.

With just them, failure was certain.

But if we consider certain external forces, it’s a different story.

In this world, due to mysterious concepts, there is no absolute fairness. The gap between people can be huge, and differences between different races lead to a natural class system. The dragon race, being naturally powerful, can rule the world’s waters. It’s not just the Ming Country that is prosperous, why doesn’t the Ming Country want to develop? It’s not that they don’t want to, but they can’t. Apart from their nearby waters, all the world’s oceans are under the control of the Four Seas Group.

This isn’t just about simple business dealings between the magic path and the dragon race, it involves some fundamental conflicts.

The Hongze Black Dragon lineage is already in a precarious position, built upon the tragedies of the people, it cannot last.

But in order to secure their own interests, like warlords in times of chaos, they will naturally do whatever it takes to protect themselves.

Bai Wei said coldly, "The Four Seas Group has control over the seas, so abundant, yet they still crave land by a lake. It’s ridiculous."

The Faceless Man swirled his wine glass, "The dragon race indeed has the right to govern the waters of the world, essentially dividing the land, but this doesn’t mean all dragons are content. Some are always unsatisfied and want more."

"Wealth, power, status, strength, they have it all, yet they still demand more? What do they want?"

"Mystery." The faceless person uttered two words.

Bai Wei paused. "A real dragon?… Nonsense."

The greatest pursuit in a dragon’s life is to become a real dragon, but there are only a limited number of real dragons, not everyone with talent can achieve it.

Just like there are only a limited number of toilets, if others don’t move, you can’t do anything but hold it in and wait uncomfortably.

The lifespan of true dragons from all corners of the world never seems to end. What can ordinary dragons do? Shall we curse our ancestors with ‘old but not dead is a thief’?

Bai Wei said lightly, "Unless something comes from nothing, it’s all just empty talk and fantasies."

"Since there’s not much risk and no need to pay a big price, why not give it a try?" The faceless person sneered.

"No risk?"

"The people in the Ming Country are so slow to react, they simply can’t perceive it. I know very well that the Jin Yi Wei never even considered the presence of dragons among them… Even if they don’tice, what will they do? It will just be negotiations and nothing more."

Bai Wei, "…That’s the truth."

That’s why he didn’t want to involve the Ming Country officials. Once it goes through official channels, it will be a lengthy process of negotiations and struggles, wasting time and energy. Often, the core issues won’t be resolved, and it could take a long time, maybe even a decade.

The same goes for the first-class criminals. If it were Bai Wei, he would deal with them by capturing and killing them directly, without going through any procedures. He would have a meeting with himself, listen to his conscience, say ‘okay’, skip the judge’s trial, and declare justice served.

However, the criminals caught by Jin Yi Wei still have to go through the legal process, face trial, and serve time in jail honestly. This is why the current situation is ambiguous, and it’s hard to say who is right or wrong.

Bai Wei understands that he has broken the law with force before, not because he looks down on others, but because he doesn’t want to repeat the same mistakes.

He put down his chopsticks and wine glass.

The faceless man shook the wine bottle and smacked his lips, saying, "It’s all finished, we’ve finished eating our meal."

Bai Wei’s gaze was calm as a deep pool, "We’ve had the farewell wine, and we’ve finished our last meal."

The faceless man cleaned his teeth, "I actually think quite highly of you."

Bai Wei said. I completely disagree with your opinion.

The faceless man grinned and said. Because I like you, I will let you off easily. Being sent there alive might be worse than death. This is one of my rare acts of kindness. After all, I used to be a Jin Yi Wei for a few years, so I have a kind heart.

Bai Wei replied. I have to agree on this point. You don’t know much anyway. Even if you did, you probably wouldn’t be able to say much. I am not a Jin Yi Wei, so I don’t have to worry about professional ethics and legal procedures. Plus, this could be seen as self-defense.

The faceless man stared at Bai Wei and asked. Are you really that confident?

"Not really. How else could we have been chatting for so long?" Bai Wei retorted. "You may be a bit crazy, but you’re not stupid."

The faceless man remained silent.

Bai Wei smiled, picked up the half-full glass of wine, swirled it slowly, and started talking.

"You might be waiting for ‘my rescue,’ right? Let me make it clear, you’re mistaken. There is no rescue coming. I came here alone, and nobody will come to help me. I don’t need any help."

"I assume you’ve been stalling for so long either to see who I can call for help or to use me as a hostage, making those outside hesitate. But you’re barking up the wrong tree. There’s no one outside, and there won’t be anyone coming. It’s just you, me, and the absent dragon."

"You should have realized this when you took your first sip of alcohol."

"I think you were wondering until just now, what could a young man rely on behind such recklessness of coming alone."

"All this young man relies on is himself, so you couldn’t help but wonder what level of strength this young man has."

"Third grade? No, that’s not enough."

"Second grade martial artist? Perhaps enough for self-defense, but still not enough to act without fear."

"First grade grandmaster? One in a million, able to move freely, but not sure if this is the limit…"

"So in the conversation, you put on a fearless look, even mentioning the dragon clan probing me, subtly displaying the opponent’s strength over ours, a dragon who can treat the Ming Country as nothing."

"You wanted me to be cautious, you wanted me to have second thoughts, but you quickly realized you were wrong."

"Because I’m not afraid, even sat down with interest to have a drink with you, showing a welcoming attitude."

"I am serious, you can see that. It’s already the expected time, you realize the difference more."

"A master at the top level? No, that’s not enough."

"I think by now your doubts should have cleared up. You have guessed it, right?"

"But you still can’t believe it, can you?"

"Don’t want to believe, refuse to believe, and unwilling to believe."

"A young person of twenty, how could it be possible? How could it happen? How could he dare? If he is such a rare genius, then how did he suffer a humiliating defeat a few years ago? You must be thinking this in your heart, trying to deny this possibility, repeating this idea in your mind, making sure that I am bluffing. Otherwise, you can’t stay calm. You are drinking so fast to boost your courage."

"Actually, it’s not that complicated." Bai Wei tilted his head back to drink, then put down his glass and said with a smile, "Just punch me directly. The result will speak for itself. If I am pretending, you could have just killed me with that punch."

"But, you dare not."

"Because, if I’m not pretending, then it will be you who dies… You are very scared, right? That’s why you are waiting for help, buying time, and I am also cooperating to help you stall – I am waiting for him to come too."

"The other person arrived very late, and I was losing patience." Bai Wei put his hand on the table and stood up from his seat, saying, "You spent years undercover, but don’t have the courage to fight me? You talked about lofty ideals before, willing to sacrifice your heart for the future of the dark arts, but now you are backing out? Don’t you want freedom? Don’t you want to reshape the order? By defeating me, you can have all that! Come on, clench your fist… Face me here!"

Bai Wei pointed at his own temple, "Hit me here!"

The faceless person erupted.

Suddenly released murderous intent.

A move of endless power.

A spirit of fighting to the death.

Extreme anger and remaining courage.

Only lasted a brief moment.

The grand thunderous fist energy seemed to melt snowflakes into flames. In an instant, there were explosions, cracking bones, furious roars, and then silence.

The faceless person sadly sat back on the chair, with sleeves fluttering around their shoulders, one arm missing, and a hollow gap in the center of their chest. Through the hole, you could see the chair behind stained a dark red color.

"You are right to be scared."

Bai Wei looked at the barely breathing sorcerer and added a final blow to ensure they would not rest in peace.

"I truly am a Martial Saint."