After a series of analyses, Baiyu could conclude.
After each Extraordinary event is resolved, the Demon Paper falls into the hands of the Anomaly Bureau, as part of their plan.
The Anomaly Bureau typically uses containment for obtaining the Sealing Object.
As for how it's contained and the process involved, this is unknown.
The other party is targeting the Anomaly Bureau!
It sounds quite unbelievable.
But all conditions together make only this possibility understandable.
This item, suspected to be a replica of the Demon Contract, is not something that loses its value after one use, but is worth recovering, and not cheaply.
Baiyu is unclear about the cost of replicating such a Sealing Object.
But it won't be cheap.
To date, he's only heard that the Steam and Machinery God Church once attempted to replicate a Sealing Object.
"Contacting them prematurely is too dangerous, not in line with my cautious style."
Baiyu reflected in his heart.
He plans to sever the connection like this, then place the Demon Paper into the academic space, directly disrupting the opponent's plan.
While making them furious, yet helpless.
This is the most prudent approach.
Even if they can find him through the female anchor, as long as he remains careful, the danger won't be significant.
The mastermind cannot confirm that the Demon Paper is in his possession, they won't go to any lengths to kill him.
After all.
Now Baiyu is considered a protected figure.
If angered.
He can stay at school; can they really get to him there?
But just as Baiyu was thinking about withdrawing, the long-muted synthetic mechanical voice, unique to the academic space, suddenly sounded in his mind.
[Congratulations to the host for triggering an immediate task: Even a scholar must fight!]
Difficulty: Nightmare!
Requirement: Resolve this event through direct combat, showcasing the power of a scholar!
Reward: Five hundred points, five hundred points worth of Ancient Martial Arts of the Human Body knowledge, Spirit Technique "Local Enhancement," and one Rare Level draw opportunity.
Special assistance: During the task, if the host engages in combat, the Blood-pumping Protagonist Aura will be automatically activated! The strength of the aura during each combat depends on the host's performance. If the host does not act in accordance with the aura's behavior, the aura's strength will weaken and eventually disappear. Conversely, if the host's actions align, the aura will provide formidable strength.
Note: Ora ora ora muda muda muda!
"Did you have to use such a shameful note?"
Baiyu's mouth twitched.
This is the first time he's triggered an immediate task.
A suspected system currency appeared, points!
It sounds hard to obtain just from hearing about it.
So far, it has only appeared in the main task and this nightmare difficulty task, possibly unlocking new system functions.
Since the task has appeared, the previous roundabout solution must be abandoned.
Resolve through direct combat?
Baiyu certainly understands the meaning of "resolve through direct combat."
To interpret, it means to take them head-on!
The system deemed direct combat overly difficult, hence provided some assistance.
In other words.
The system likely assessed combat power through Baiyu and the opponent's interaction just now, thus publishing this task.
"Since you've brought out Magic Elixir, then let's trade tonight at the West City Suburb, by Jiangliu Lakefront. I want a Tier Nine Magic Elixir formula, and two finished Professional Magic Elixirs, and you also need to prove their authenticity."
Reopening the video call, Baiyu immediately said.
Bruce obviously didn't expect Baiyu to make a decision so quickly.
To increase credibility, he hesitated: "The value of two Professional Magic Elixirs is too high; I can't agree."
"Formula plus one finished product." Baiyu didn't want to push too hard.
Both knew the trade was just a pretense.
Once they meet, it's still a real confrontation, nonexistent trade.
But now both are deceiving the other.
Even if it slightly lowers the opponent's guard, it's worthwhile.
Let the opponent hold a shred of hope: what if he is really coming to trade?
In just a few words.
The two then finalized the meeting details.
Bruce turned off his phone, wrinkles around his eyes slowly relaxing, and left the restaurant quickly, leaning on his cane.
Though he walked slowly, he quickly vanished among the crowd.
Qin Shou's people didn't follow anymore.
The opponent was protected by a group of martial artists.
There's little point in tracking, only wasting manpower.
...…
West City District Iron Stone Martial Arts Dojo.
Baiyu removed his mask, walked out of the dojo basement, just as Qin Shou hurried back.
"Brother Yu, what's your plan?"
"I currently have seven pieces of Mechanical Armament, but my men's operational skills can't match a Martial Artist at the same tier. If we have a direct conflict, we may not win. If I ask my third uncle for help, the fastest he can return is in three days."
"As for Uncle Pang, he seems to have gone to the Shelter, can't act."
Qin Shou's face was somewhat grim.
Just now, while he was waiting near the Windy Pond, Baiyu and Bruce's conversation was clearly heard through earphones.
The Iron Stone Martial Arts Dojo is his family property.
The dojo master is Qin Shou's third uncle, currently away on a business trip, not returned.
Most of the disciples in the dojo are in fact hired hands by the Qin Family.
This group's Blood Qi is above 160 calories, regarded as Quasi-Martial Artists.
It's precisely because of this power, and the relationships and resources left by his parents, that Qin Shou could open pubs and ring businesses in the West District.
"No need for much hassle, I need to test something now."
"Call your strongest man here, I want to spar with him."
Baiyu wanted to test if the "Blood-pumping Protagonist Aura" thing really worked, if effective, how it works.
From the moment he accepted this immediate task, it's counted within task time.
As soon as a battle occurs, the aura can be activated.
Qin Shou's eyes shifted slightly, without asking why, immediately made a call, summoning the dojo group.
This is his years of trusting Baiyu's experience.
Soon.
In this open training field, the size of two basketball courts, over ten people gradually entered, both men and women.
These are the ten strongest in the Iron Stone Martial Arts Dojo.
Their Blood Qi is above one hundred sixty calories.
If it hadn't been for their large bone age, missing the college entrance exam, they might have had the chance to enter the Martial Arts School.
"Liu Kui, spar with Brother Yu!"
Qin Shou pointed to a man among them.
This man had a shaved head, wearing a loose T-shirt, muscles covering his body like knots. The fitness celebrities Baiyu saw in his past life looked like kids compared to him.
His mountainous physique could match Japan's sumo wrestlers evenly.
Baiyu knows this is a cultivation side effect.
Because they missed the age, and couldn't get systematic training from Martial Arts School, becoming real Martial Artists.
Thus the accumulated Blood Qi slowly empties, altering the physique, while increasing their physical burden.
Those real Martial Artists, Blood Qi deeply hidden, body proportioned, never as exaggerated as him.
"My Blood Qi has reached 210 calories, stepping into the Tier Nine Martial Artist range. Some time ago, I just integrated Spiritual Power into my body, refining the torso, the strength may be spontaneously uncontrollable, be cautious when making a move."
He knows Baiyu is a student, at most his Blood Qi is one hundred fifty calories, impossible to be his match.
If not careful with force, he might crush Baiyu.
So even if he decides to use only half of his strength, he feels uneasy and gives a heads-up.
But.
The actual situation is just the opposite of his anticipation.
Baiyu took two steps to the center of the field, suppressing internal shame, following the fashion of anime protagonists from memory: "I know you're strong, but don't hold back just because it's me.
Come now.
Use full strength against me!"
Buzz!
As soon as these words were spoken.
Baiyu felt an indescribable power arise from beneath, rapidly spreading through his limbs and bones.
Whoa!
It actually works.
The system didn't deceive me.
But the downside is, must I spout such shameful lines while fighting?
What kind of ridiculous setting is this, damn it!