Wow! The item-dropping rate is really high!-Chapter 871 - 619 Appears_2

This guy, theoretically, is also within my attack range.

Although I didn't intend to cause any harm, the fact that he's completely unaffected caught me off guard.

'So... is he hiding something too?'

A glimmer of thought flashed deep within Catherine's pupils, but she decided not to delve into the reasons behind it.

As long as it has nothing to do with the "treasure" on her, it's fine. Secrets abound in this universe; they have nothing to do with her.

"Hey!" Catherine tilted her chin towards Bai E, taking the initiative, "If you can still move, then leave quickly. Once people show up, you won't be able to leave even if you want to."

Bai E stared at her with a curious look in his eyes, "Are they coming after you?"

From the conversation between the burly man he had restrained earlier and the small gangsters, Bai E had already figured out that the current debacle was all a misunderstanding.

And this woman cleared the battlefield upon arrival, likely because she was the actual target of this incident.

She managed to take down so many small gangsters with one move—her strength was definitely comparable to Nova's back in the day.

However, her ability to precisely avoid Bai E's position in the earlier broad impact showcased a level of control far above Nova's. But against these small gangsters, she didn't even need to use her full capability.

It's hard to tell the true extent of this woman's power and what level she stands at within this universe's civilized society.

"Of course." The woman's lips curled into a slight smirk, her smile carrying a hint of provocation, "What, are you thinking of getting involved too?"

Her affairs had been spread everywhere by those dogs, attracting some who initially had no interest but grew greedy upon encountering her. She had run into such situations countless times along the way, so they no longer surprised her.

Besides, this guy was clearly hiding his own strengths. If he felt he had a chance... it wouldn't be surprising either.

Realizing the sudden hint of vigilance from the woman, Bai E simply smiled gently, clasped his hands together, and said, "I have no such intentions. Just asked out of curiosity. Thanks for stepping in—may we meet again someday."

With that, he turned and left without an ounce of hesitation.

He had just arrived on an alien planet, unfamiliar with everything.

Blindly getting swept up in the vortex of power struggles wasn't a wise move. Gathering basic information and establishing a foothold was a necessary first step before planning further.

...

Lang picked up the communicator lying on the ground, its corner shattered from a fall, and cautiously dialed a number. "Hello? Boss? It's me, Lang. Earlier, I was trying to distract that woman..."

"Go ******** yourself!"

"Beep~" Lang swiftly hung up the call, cutting off the aesthetically creative curses.

Looking at the scene already dominated by that woman, who effortlessly suppressed everything, Lang couldn't help but worry about his future.

He wanted to save his own skin and escape with this badass-looking woman, but she turned out to be even more badass than he imagined—she didn't intend to run at all.

And now, he had completely pissed off his former boss. What was he supposed to do?

As he stared blankly, his peripheral vision caught sight of a lone figure walking off into the distance...

Cautiously watching the woman's figure standing still as if resting her eyes, Lang noticed no one cared about him and, after glancing around nervously, started slithering carefully through the shadows.

Once he had left that suffocating area, he bolted, chasing after the stranger walking away.

"Brother! Wait! Wait for me!"

As Bai E strode toward the neon-lit area, his footsteps slowed, and he turned to look behind him.

Seeing the burly man who had attacked him earlier catching up, Bai E found it somewhat peculiar. "You..."

"Brother, don't go this way! Don't go this way!" Lang hurriedly called out, "Those Dagger Society thugs are about to sweep through this direction—if you bump into them, they might just kill you on the spot!"

"Oh?" Bai E raised an eyebrow, "That thrilling?"

Kill someone at first sight? These alien people—such poor manners.

But from what he had heard from the small gangsters earlier...

"Aren't you one of the Dagger Society thugs yourself?" Bai E asked curiously, "This..."

"I've just recognized their true colors and refuse to associate with them anymore!" Lang said, full of disdain, "Sir! If you can trust me, follow me out of here!"

Lang knew he had some skills; for his abilities to be put to use in this universe, he had to find someone powerful to rely on.

The Dagger Society had way too many people, and he hadn't managed to get any important tasks. Staying there wouldn't bear fruit anyway.

He had wanted to switch sides to that badass woman, but she was way too capable—planning to take on both the Dagger Society and Peak Alliance alone. Regardless of her outcome, Lang knew he'd never come out unscathed.

Glancing around, it seemed only this guy—who he'd had a fateful encounter with after their fight—might be his next target for allegiance.

Even if that woman hadn't intervened earlier, this fellow had single-handedly taken down dozens of idle wanderers. His skill level might not be unmatched, but it certainly surpassed Lang's, making him the perfect candidate for a leader!

"Brother! Over here."

Seeing the burly man beckoning him from a dark pipe opening, Bai E raised an eyebrow and followed behind him.

The Dagger Society was an unknown quantity, but they were definitely stronger than the gangsters.

Traveling solo, Bai E's power was limited—it wouldn't hurt to avoid a confrontation.

Inside the dark pipe, the sound of their footsteps was the only thing breaking the quiet.

Lang hesitantly brought up a topic to probe his newfound big brother's background, "Brother, where are you from?"

"Another planet," Bai E replied vaguely.

'This is just a Satellite City; who here isn't from another planet?' Lang mentally complained, realizing his new big brother still held some reservations about him.

This was normal, of course—trust takes time to build.

For now, their priority was to leave this godforsaken place.

After offending the Dagger Society, staying in Freeport was clearly no longer an option.

To thrive elsewhere, he'd need a strong figure to rely on.

Rule number one when navigating the cosmos: pick the right leader.

And first, he had to ensure his leader agreed to leave together.

"Brother, where are you planning to go next?"

"Next..."

Bai E's gaze became distant.

The next steps—there was plenty to do.

First, he needed to recover his strength.

Then, he'd have to find a way to return or locate his scattered main army in the universe.

The order didn't matter too much; it would depend on the circumstances.

But in any case, familiarizing himself with the rules of this universe's society was essential.

This was also one of the main reasons he chose to travel with this man called "Lang"—collecting information was always wise.

"I plan to wander around and see if I can find some old friends," Bai E replied, half-truthfully.

"You have old friends in Freeport?" Lang asked.

'This place is called Freeport?' Bai E pondered and casually replied, "Not sure. He's a drifter—who knows if he's still here or not?"

"If you're unsure, then you'd best leave quickly, sir!" Lang said earnestly.

"Hmm?"

"Sir, you might not realize—just now, that woman is the key target the Peak Alliance wants to capture. Since we've both interacted with her, suspicion will inevitably fall on us too. Now the Peak Alliance has spread throughout Freeport—while I still have some background ties with them, let me help you leave this place first!"