Otherworldly Affairs Office-Chapter 729: Bai Ze (Request for Subscription)

"Then can you go die? Try to die as quickly as possible!" Pei Yan, holding a boiled egg, leisurely peeled the shell, occasionally looking up at the visitor and urging him in a calm tone.

The only person who could make Pei Yan seethe with hatred, aside from Vlad, was the man before him who claimed to be a Candle Dragon Disciple, Bai Ze. Ironically, Bai Ze lacked self-awareness and laughed after hearing Pei Yan's words, shaking his head and lamenting, "It seems that Junior Brother Pei holds deep resentment towards me. In fact, we've only met once, standing on opposite sides, each serving our masters. Why then, do you bother? Even if you're indignant over your comrades' deaths and injuries, you should seek out the main culprit! Oh? Can't find or dare not find him? Then you're taking it out on me, Junior Brother Pei, that's a bit narrow-minded, don't you think?"

"Bai Ze, don't use words to provoke me!" Pei Yan said, popping the peeled egg into his mouth and munching on it. He spoke unclearly, "You know better than anyone what happened that night. Why did Vlad suddenly appear? Can you say you didn't have a hand in it behind the scenes? Of course! You can deny it and claim it has nothing to do with you, but I don't care. You said one thing right – I'm taking it out on you! Not only you, but everyone involved in that incident, I will pull from the shadows one by one and kill every single one, leaving none! As for Vlad's family, don't worry; once the time is right, I'll make sure they die more miserably than you!"

Through their conversation, the others in the room understood who had arrived—it was one of the culprits responsible for the devastating losses the Upper Star Squad suffered that night. The near-death of Ye Jiumu was a thorn that pricked at the hearts of all squad members, particularly the four survivors from that night: Xia Yu, Zheng Jia Ru, and others who witnessed everything but were powerless to intervene. This feeling of guilt would follow them forever, alleviated only by seeking revenge.

Understanding this, everyone in the room set down their bowls and chopsticks, stealthily sealing off any escape routes leading out of the room, ready to act at Pei Yan's command. Meanwhile, Bai Ze, who had already taken stock of the situation, remained composed, quietly waiting for Pei Yan's verdict.

Pei Yan was in no hurry. He knew the visitor wouldn't have come if he hadn't had something to rely on. Curious about that, he finished the last sip of noodle soup, wiped his mouth with a napkin, and chuckled wryly, "But before I send you to your death, I must commend you. At such a critical moment, you have the audacity to brazenly enter through the front door—are you looking down on our entire Investigation Hall? Or do you mean to say your Shenyu has infiltrated the Immortal Palace to the extent that you can act without fear? You know, one shout from me about Underworld remnants, and we wouldn't have to lift a finger—Heroes Pavilion's people will devour you entirely, not leaving even a bone fragment. Didn't you seem to do their sect no favors last night?"

Bai Ze did not immediately reply to Pei Yan; instead, he glanced around at the crowd watching him with hostility, finally resting his gaze on Pei Yan, and said lightheartedly, "May I sit down to talk?"

Upon hearing that, Pei Yan signaled with his eyes to Zheng Jia Ru by the door. Zheng Jia Ru nodded, stood up, and moved a chair behind Bai Ze with irritation. Bai Ze politely turned to thank him, earning only a disdainful cold snort. Bai Ze took no offense, flicked his robe, sat down, and inquired, "No cup of tea?"

"Hey, are you pushing your luck or what? Speak your piece, pass your gas, and I'll send you to die straight away," Jiang Feiyang said, his nose flaring angrily at Bai Ze's demeanor as he stepped forward and grabbed him.

"Hey! Hey! Hey! What's this about! Brew him some, brew him some. Give him our best tea. Don't let anyone say our Investigation Hall doesn't know the etiquette of hospitality." Amused, Pei Yan waved a hand to stop Jiang Feiyang from beating Bai Ze, then turned to Bai Ze, sneering, "A death row inmate is given a full meal before execution. Asking for a cup of tea isn't excessive. Any other requests? Let's hear them all so our people don't have to keep running back and forth."

"Junior Brother Pei is so reasonable, unlike some people, who are so crude," Bai Ze said as Jiang Feiyang lifted him off the chair, adjusting his collar while ignoring Jiang Feiyang's fiery gaze. He extended three fingers, "After working all night last night and coming early today, I haven't eaten anything. Drinking tea on an empty stomach isn't wise; if you could get three eggs, that would be wonderful." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

"Get him, get him!" Pei Yan said, waving his hand, and Zhao Yuanhu pushed a small basin on the table toward Bai Ze, which contained the uneaten boiled eggs. Bai Ze got up, thanked him, picked up an egg, peeled it, and began eating, complimenting the way the eggs were cooked.

The room full of people watched as he peeled eggs, ate, and peeled eggs. When he reached for the fourth one, Wang Wenze returned with a tea tray and placed it in front of him, then let go and stood aside, watching the performance.

"Oh dear, couldn't resist eating a few too many. Embarrassing! Embarrassing! Junior Brother Pei won't laugh at me, right?" Bai Ze said, wiping his hands and picking up the steaming teapot to pour himself a cup, speaking with slight embarrassment.

"No, did you eat enough? If not, I can have more cooked for you!"

"Enough, enough! Thanks for the hospitality! Thanks for the hospitality!"

"Good, as long as you're satisfied. You've eaten, drank, now answer my earlier question."

Upon hearing Pei Yan's words, Bai Ze raised an eyebrow and said while blowing steam from his cup, "Question? What question? Oh! You're asking how I got here. Ah, it's like snakes have snake paths, mice have mouse trails; I have my ways to come here safely, but this isn't something outsiders should be privy to."

"Then what can you tell us? Don't tell me you're like Li Songtao and can't disclose any useful information, in which case you're here merely to seek death and provoke us. Then you would be of no use to me, and I'll have you return those eggs the way you ate them!" Pei Yan said, his expression turning cold, a hint of murderous intent flashing in his narrowed eyes.

"Hey, don't get excited! Doesn't Junior Brother Pei want to know what prompted me to take the risk of coming here?" Bai Ze said, unperturbed, blowing the hot steam away and taking a sip of tea, nodding in approval.

Pei Yan took out a pack of cigarettes and asked while pulling one out, "Then tell me, what do you plan to do here?"

"Following my master's orders, I'm here to discuss a business deal with you!" Bai Ze said, placing his tea cup down, shedding his frivolous demeanor, and looking at Pei Yan solemnly.