Chapter 1481 - 4: Fishing

Chapter 1481: Chapter 4: Fishing

Outside the stone wall, Su Xiao faced off against Danbō. His approach to the Jingling Court area wasn’t to cause chaos there.

According to Su Xiao’s assessment, his combat effectiveness in the Bleach World isn’t particularly strong. Simply put, there are too many who can threaten his life.

When using the combat strength of the Captain of the Guard Court Thirteen Teams as a benchmark, Su Xiao could defeat some of the weaker captains. As for captains like Kuchiki Bai Zai and Jing Le Chunsui, Su Xiao was not yet a match for them. As for Head Captain Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni, let’s not joke around; not being instantly killed by that old man would already be a blessing.

It’s not a matter of whether activating Demonic Hunt Time can defeat them, but rather if activating it will allow escape. Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni’s Zanpakutō possesses a straightforward ability: fire, specifically high temperatures.

Flowing Blade Like Fire: After the Initial Release, the flame temperature equals the sun’s surface; after Shikai, it rises to the sun’s core.

Su Xiao doesn’t want to calculate the sun’s temperature. Either way, it’s death; calculating it would be a waste of time.

The enemies that can’t be fought head-on are temporarily avoided. Knowing you’re not a match and still causing trouble is asking for death, not fearlessness of death.

Su Xiao’s purpose in approaching Jingling Court is simple: to find a way to enter. If he’s correct, the early events in the Bleach World will all explode here.

Unable to enter openly, he sneaks in secretly. The latter carries far higher risks, which is why Su Xiao tries the legitimate way into Jingling Court.

The Bleach World’s strong are as numerous as dogs. In such an open world, there are no tier restrictions; some strong are immensely powerful.

Su Xiao’s task is to avoid these strong, gain benefits within his capabilities. Of course, if the rewards are tempting, taking some risks isn’t out of the question.

"Surrender?"

Danbō touched his chin, pursing his thick lips. He sensed Su Xiao was not easy to deal with but wasn’t afraid of him because this was Jingling Court.

Though unafraid, confronting Su Xiao here clearly did Danbō no good. Guarding the White Road Gate sounds grand, but really, it’s just watchkeeping at Jingling Court’s periphery.

"Precisely, surrender. How is it, not many... Wandering Souls have surrendered to Jingling Court?"

Su Xiao doesn’t plan to reveal his human identity just yet. Souls who enter the Soul Society illicitly are called ’troublesome travelers’.

Of course, Su Xiao isn’t in soul form, but he did enter the Soul Society. This should be an incognito mechanism of Reincarnation Paradise. Without it, Contractors would be unsuccessful in Soul Society, so to Soul Reapers, Su Xiao appears as a Wandering Soul, confirmed by Danbō.

"Not unheard of, but a sudden surrender like yours..."

Danbō scanned Su Xiao up and down, not detecting any anomaly; to him, Su Xiao was just a blood-heavy Wandering Soul.

"Shouldn’t we, as future colleagues, help each other?"

A silver coin slid from Su Xiao’s sleeve, with a seagull on the front and four dots forming a cross on the back.

[World Government Commemorative Coin (Green Quality, Valuable Item).]

Su Xiao first obtained it in the Pirate World, and it’s always been stored in a corner of his Storage Space, totaling three coins.

[World Government Commemorative Coin] is a gold coin, high in gold content, weighing multiple times more than usual coins, and feels excellent.

Moreover, beforehand, Su Xiao treated the coin specially; using the Core of Devour to absorb and press a ball of Spirit into the coin.

From appearances, it’s clearly from the Soul Society and quite exquisite.

Gold holds significant value in Soul Society, confirmed by Su Xiao. As for Soul Society’s currency, it’s too special to achieve maximum universality.

With a ding, Su Xiao flicked out the [World Government Commemorative Coin]; Danbō squinted, sensing Su Xiao’s ill intent, but upon seeing the gleaming coin in sunlight, he casually took it.

"What is this..."

Danbō expressed some displeasure.

"A token of goodwill."

"Uh..."

Danbō considered tossing the coin away, but its allure held him back. It’s little wonder; the [World Government Commemorative Coin], certified green valuable from Reincarnation Paradise, unquestionably appeared stunning.

"Seems... not unprecedented."

Danbō twirled the coin with two fingers. Within Soul Society, gifting among friends isn’t rare; concerning non-friends, this was Danbō’s first experience, yet he felt content, having guarded a broken gate for centuries.

The saying ’Yan Wang is easy to see but little demons are tough to deal with’ rings true. If Su Xiao barged in now, it likely would result in Soul Reapers hunting him as a ’fugitive’ of Soul Society.

This was Su Xiao’s least desired scenario; he was harmless, a researcher undeserving of such treatment.

Su Xiao believed Jingling Court wouldn’t refuse Alchemical Potion Study. He hadn’t seen particularly effective Recovery Potions in the Bleach World.

Given Soul Reapers have bodies of Spirit, they bleed and can bleed to death; Su Xiao doubted alchemy potions were ineffective, requiring only slight adjustments to include Spirit.

"Wait here a while, don’t act rashly, or you’ll be a troublesome traveler."

"Agreed."

Su Xiao lit a cigarette, having planned thoroughly to infiltrate Jingling Court.

From the start, Su Xiao didn’t intend to join Jingling Court as a combatant; that would be a lengthy process. ’Researchers’ differ, often perceived as non-combatants, harmless types.

The stone gate thunderously shut; Su Xiao waited about half an hour until the stone gate rose, and Danbō lifted it, allowing a white-haired youth to emerge.

"Danbō, is this the person you mentioned? I’m busy, unnecessary to consult me on such matters."

The white-haired youth seemed impatient, standing only around 1.3 meters tall. His youthful appearance didn’t determine his age—Soul Reaper age can’t be judged by looks.

"Hitsugaya, my brain’s somewhat slow, hence..."

Danbō’s innocent face showed as he scratched his head, evidently lacking guile, a reason he and the white-haired youth were friends.

"Understood, sigh—dealing with endless trivial matters daily."

The person Danbō summoned wasn’t insignificant; this youth of mere 1.3 meters was a captain within the Guard Court Thirteen Teams, Captain of the Tenth Division, Hitsugaya Tōshirō.

Why Danbō managed to contact the Captain of the Tenth Division was simple: he and Hitsugaya Tōshirō were friends.

Su Xiao’s selection to approach from this direction stemmed from knowing Danbō stationed here.

Hitsugaya Tōshirō wasn’t Su Xiao’s ideal target, rather a different Soul Reaper; one who bullies the weak, fears the strong, and is exceedingly money-driven.

"Are you the Wandering Soul Danbō mentioned wishes to surrender?"

Hitsugaya Tōshirō gazed into Su Xiao’s eyes; unlike Danbō, he knew preliminarily judging a person requires understanding their thoughts.

Su Xiao grinned, attempting to retract his aura.

"Indeed, I’ve roamed Hollows Street for ages, seeking amusement, I ventured into Jingling Court."

"Hmm," Hitsugaya Tōshirō’s lips curled as he spoke, "You’re not the strongest Wandering Soul I’ve seen, but undeniably the most ominous in Spiritual Pressure. Danbō, shut the door."

Speaking, Hitsugaya Tōshirō turned to head into the stone wall.

"A gift for you."

Su Xiao tossed a test tube, containing an Intermediate Alchemy Potion infused with semi-solid Spirit.

Semi-solid Spirit won’t be rejected by Soul Reapers. Before approaching Jingling Court, Su Xiao prepared this potion.

With a rumble, the stone gate sealed. Su Xiao wasn’t dispirited—fishing always takes time. Fish don’t jump directly from water.

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