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"Secret Sword? Zero Flash Formation? Ten of them!"
Facing the "beast," Cade, enveloped in the aura of a tyrant, brandished his spiked club and let out a faint dragon roar.
Baili Xiao's reaction was to instantly draw his famous sword from his waist and slash at high speed.
Each light flick of the sword guides the osmium power to the side, where it is properly collected into the sheath through the reaction force between the weapons.
He swung his sword again, this time with double the power and increased speed.
Zero-Flash Formation is an incredible magical skill that allows swordsmen to continuously draw their swords and slash.
When Baili Xiao swung his tenth sword, the speed at which he drew it exceeded the speed of the blade and the scabbard. The sound of a steam whistle traveled along with the friction sound. It was truly a rapid sword draw slash approaching the speed of light.
The 10th sword, clad in Armament Haki and exuding an imposing aura, finally clashed with the Cannon Thunder Eight Trigrams, whose strength had been diminished by the previous 9 sword strikes.
Bai Lixiao attached himself to the knife, making it like the 21st sharp blade, a famous knife passed down through generations of the Heitan family, driving the wielder.
After a while, both sides had the opportunity to retract their swords, but Cade's immense strength and the domineering aura wrapped around his weapon still injured Baili Xiao's internal organs, causing bruising at the corner of Baili Xiao's mouth.
"Little Black, let's try one more time! Boom! Lightning. Eight! Wow! Wow! You bastard!"
"Hehe, cough, all sorts of martial arts. This is a technique of covering one's eyes with blood." Although Cade was not in a conscious state, he was actually an immortal Baili Xiao.
However, after Baili Xiao disengaged from the battle, his previously vibrating internal organs and displaced bones gradually stabilized.
After calling Lei and ordering him to return to Tandu to prepare for the welcoming ceremony, Baili Xiao seemed to have failed dishonorably by not launching an attack on Cade.
They started by flattering Kaido to ease the tension. The stubborn Kaido would accept anything, but whether this monster-like man was actually listening to others was anyone's guess.
Only when the welcoming boat sent by the Coal Capital departed from Rabbit Bowl Township and reached the coast of Ghost Island could Baili Xiao and Kaide board the boat and return to the island together. He laughed, leaving behind charred smoke and trembling Ghost Island natives.
It was only natural for Master Gong to return to Beijing. Along the way, servants scattered yellow earth to repair the road, and attendants scattered flowers along the route.
The snake and Kaido rode in an oxcart, pulled by white-haired oxen, a specialty of the Nine-Headed River. After all, even if a giant like Kaido rode in a basket carried by people, the load of the mountain hats prepared for the "Ibuki Festival" would be completely insufficient.
Even the oxcart we're riding in now is a makeshift vehicle, with the ceiling removed and the roof covered with piles of gauze. Along the way, Baili Xiao and Cade seemed to be getting along well, at least on the surface. Cade didn't express any interest in seeing the local customs and culture of the River Kingdom, which relieved the royal court ladies and the Black Charcoal Granny who was in charge of the escort.
I don't know what would happen if such a monstrous giant, who clearly opened up the ocean, suddenly appeared before a closed country and its people.
Finally, Lord Kuji's voyage luckily escaped into Black Charcoal City. Even Cade is giving me face now. I'm going to the grand banquet hall.
Bai Lixiao fanned his hands with a fan, and naturally, amidst the temporary maids' entourage, a delicious dish of Kutani yakiniku appeared on the dining table.
It includes both dishes characteristic of the United Nations and exotic dishes for which chefs have yet to find the most suitable cooking methods.
"Hehehe, Mr. Cade has come from a faraway place. Please prepare some wine to welcome him. This is a famous brewing dog dance in our country. Please forgive any impoliteness during the performance."
With his bare hands, Baili Xiao opened the lid of the sacrificial bucket, which was tied with rope, and poured the beverage containing the two people embracing into the teacup in front of him.
Due to the surface tension of the wine, it will not overflow, and the tilted barrel will be straightened by the side until a perfect drum is produced.
Cade, who was sitting cross-legged in a very regular manner, reached out and lifted a large bowl full of food from the low table.
He put his thumb in the bowl, breaking the water drum, and didn't mind the shaking of the drink.
Put the bowl in your mouth, take a deep sip of the wine, and then swallow it down mouthful by mouthful.
"It's like malt soda, with enough weak liquor. Do you even call this liquor?"
Kay's theory of violence must have terrified the gods and ministers who sat with him at the banquet. They talked about it constantly.
"What? That's so rude. Tengu Dance is the pinnacle of He Huo Winery, and a bottle of this famous wine costs 300 yuan."
"Yes. Trade in Yubu Township has not yet recovered. But before serving the gods, the capital only has the Three Barrels Tengu Dance. It's such a pity, such a pity."
"Is this rude giant really a nobleman from the coast? Why doesn't he even have the taste to enjoy a drink?"
4.9 These people thought they were speaking cautiously in hushed tones, but for Baili Xiao and Kai, who were experts with a domineering aura, even while being moved by the surrounding music, they could still clearly hear everyone's voices.
However, neither Baili Xiao nor Kai De paid any attention to the background noise from the banquet decorations. Baili Xiao simply smiled and said:
"Hahaha, and in recent years, the national liquor has been pursuing a light and delicate flavor. The liquor is as light as water, which is the elegance of the Song Dynasty. If you don't like Mr. Card, try this new brandy."
"Since you, Baili Xiao, arrived in the Kingdom of Peace, it seems you've been living quite well. How have you been lately? Those rebels in those places should be a different story for you by now, right?"
Chapter 0324 Speaking Badly
"Gehwaha, where are you? Thanks to the blessings of the Great God Ibuki, my Kurozumi family now governs a peaceful country, where people can live in peace and prosperity without having to leave the mire. However, the poison of the former Kōgaku family continues to devour people's lives in the area, and there are many warriors who blindly follow Kōgaku. The Kurozumi family is still in its early stages of development. If Mr. Cade can help me, I will be extremely grateful."
Kevin's words were dismissive; his two black dragon whiskers swayed in the air, drawing a circle. He said:
"If my men really get in, they probably won't get out, right? I've seen what kind of idiot you are. I want to make peace with the nation's weapons, sea stones, and powerful warriors. Can you help me get these things?"
"Oh dear, Mr. Cade, I'm so sorry. Since this is a business matter, Mr. Cade, do you know how much it will cost?"
"Little Black, you really dare to say that. Since I said it's business, it's business! Your men are armed with weapons and my ship on the rocks at the bottom of the sea, and I want to share the stuff you stole! Isn't this a good deal, bastard?"
Baili Xiao showed a pained expression.
“Mr. Cade, isn’t this turning me and my country into vassals of the ‘Beast Thieves’? As I just said, my Kurotan family is still rising in power. The warriors who serve the Guangyue family in the area are constantly causing trouble. There’s really no way to stop it.”
"Little Black, you bastard, do you really care about that kind of thing? I'm not wrong. This bastard doesn't pay attention to anything in this country, does he?"
Mr. Cade, where should I begin?
For the first time since he and Dahei stopped Cade in the open sea, Baili Xiao's face lost its expression.
Among the nearby flowers, everyone felt the temperature drop in the palace lord's words, which startled them.
"A man can understand another's heart when they exchange sword blows. You couldn't even beat me in a fight."
I don't know how many times I've seen disgusting things like you. You're a little better than that tall soap bubble bastard.
I'm afraid you're so stupid that you'll mistake everyone else for a terrible cook. Hehehe, how disgusting.
Duo Hun didn't care about Baili Xiao's face.
For him, whether he could overthrow Baili Xiao and gain his obedience, or whether he could acquire the homeland, was not important. His main objective was to confirm the strength of the country.
What Kay was looking forward to was enough to overturn the world's "best war".
In this era, even the rudiments of war haven't been born yet. So, before the time comes to catalyze war, Cade has time to slowly relax with these disgusting things.
“Mr. Cade, there’s nothing you can do.”
"Xiao Hei, it's no big deal. Go ahead and tell me! It's okay if it's your first time doing this."
It's really boring to argue with this disgusting jerk anymore.
But Baili Xiao, next time I come to this country, if things aren't prepared, I won't be so easy to talk to!
Although he always spoke ill of others, Cade worked hard at the party until he was satisfied.
All the beverages in Black City's stock have been sold out.
Baili Xiao ordered the accompanying court officials to disperse the influence of the Black Charcoal City Flying Dragon among the people of the capital, and then walked alone towards the direction of Black Charcoal City.
As Baili Xiao approached, the guards opened the stone door made of seabed stone, and Baili Xiao went in and closed the door.
Throughout the journey, Baili Xiao remained silent. Upon hearing the sound of the back door closing, he transformed into a complete animal and jumped into the newly formed water feature among the black charcoal.
At the foot of Mount Fuji, hot spring mackerel bathe in the recently gushing medical hot spring.
The eight-headed Baili Xiao swallowed the rare delicacies neatly piled up around the water feature to replenish his strength, but the injuries he sustained in the battle with Cade were of no use.
This solitary culinary feast lasted for three hours, and even the medicinal hot spring water used for bathing was drunk up by Baili Xiao. The delicacies that Hei Muyi had collected from all over the island of Tanjiro were dwindling.
Baili Xiao finally maintained his complete bestial form, but Shishi crawled out of the water feature where the water level had suddenly dropped.
"Wow, this is such a rare treat. I never expected to find ingredients that suit me during this time of year."
Slaying a dragon? I never expected this monster to suit my taste so well. With the help of dragging it, my old wounds have healed, and my cells are regenerating.
Thus, Baili Xiao not only had two Devil Fruits stuffed into his stomach, but also couldn't imagine how to defeat this "strongest creature in the world".
Not only is Bai Li Xiao a top player with 453 animal abilities, but he also has a solution for Whitebeard Pirates, Roger Pirates, Mitsukoshi Tamada's attack on the Kurozumi family, pirates, and Aunt Pirates who may invade again.
Only Cade, a "beast" that has clearly set its sights on the local market, leaves Baili Xiao somewhat powerless.
When facing an opponent against whom you cannot defeat for the time being, it is shameful, but also useful, to pander to their preferences and attack their weaknesses. However, Cade's strategy, in every respect, resembles a slick eel.
The only way to change the target of such an opponent might be to completely overwhelm him in terms of strength. Right now, what Baili Xiao lacks most is this kind of pure violence that doesn't need to be repeated.
However, there's no need to rush into action. If Cade really wants it, giving it to him for now is fine.
The islands can only produce resources that can be captured up to level 18, and it is almost impossible to obtain Gourmet Cells from them.
I'm sorry, Mr. Chan and Mr. Chanmaru. Since Cade can "heal" the Moonlight Faction somewhere peaceful, I don't really care whether I should carry out the revenge myself.
Chapter 0325 Obeying Orders
Roger has just embarked on his final island trip, and it will be almost a year before he becomes "Dress".
In nearly two years, he will retire and go to the South China Sea to start a pirate era.
Before seeing major signs of war, the underlying logic of Operation Cade often involves accumulating strength for a future dominant war.
After the imperial court joined the "Beast Pirates," it learned that Kawai Province was embroiled in internal strife between the Kōgaku and Ibuki factions.
And we can see that the Black Charcoal Family has a large local presence, and its grassroots governance is sound and stable.
At this time, Cade was believed to be trying to gradually win over the Black Charcoal family through a salami-slicing tactic, ultimately achieving a smooth transition and seizing local power while ensuring a stable production environment.
I never imagined that what I did to the Guangyue family would be used against me.
This is the cycle of reincarnation. However, I am simply different from the Guangyue clan, who were unable to retaliate.
Exploring another world and waiting for Kozuki Tamada to return home to use Kamikaze attacks is also a good option.
After all, there's nothing in this country that I can't give up for the time being. Compared to those who insist on using aliases, my strategic depth is limitless.
Clashing weapons implies an understanding of the other party's feelings, which is quite reliable. At least Baili Xiao knows Cade's feelings today.
For an ordinary person like Warcraft, this is enough to prove that the current homeland is not a place where he can directly confront.
In this ocean where civilization and barbarism coexist, once the ability to fight against the other side is lost, all that remains is what one desires. If one can obtain the benefits of one's homeland, Cade will not care about trivial matters such as who is the ruler.
As for Baili Xiao, since it possesses the special ability to freely travel between worlds, it can also regenerate animal systems, snake fruits, mythical beasts, the form of the Eight-Cracked Baili Xiao, the ability to regenerate tissues by consuming the energy stored in its body, and even the food cells of multiple lost lives.
Lately, even his will to take revenge on Kozuki has waned. After all, all the elements needed for Kurozumi's revenge drama are ready.
In the foreseeable future, unless a highly improbable situation arises where Tian Yue takes the children to sea and reunites with him before returning to China, the fate of Guangyue's family is sealed.
Nevertheless, to ensure everything went smoothly, Bai Lixiao, the transit group member, still ordered Kurotan Kanjuro to hide on Cheng Yutian, as if victory was already assured.
This was so that when Tianyue first saw the effect, she could stand behind it without any defenses and allow the Haita Stone throwing knife to be shot into her body.
Whether it's the Emperor of the Sea or something beyond the norm, it's all the Devil Fruit power.
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