A slight fluctuation in Baiyi's gaze was quickly suppressed. He remained outwardly calm, with even a hint of confusion: "What organization? Lord City Lord, I'm somewhat unclear."

Eric's murky eyes held a hint of amusement as he nodded: "Yes, it seems I've grown muddled. You may go back."

Baiyi paused, slightly surprised, but still refrained from saying anything as he stood up and answered respectfully: "Understood, Lord City Lord, I take my leave."

With that, he rose and took a respectful step backward, then stepped onto the wooden path.

"This is Dongwu City, and within half a year, nothing major will happen here. Young people should be daring; you are a genius of Dongwu City, so there's no need to worry too much."

"Half a year later... take care..."

The old whisper sounded from behind, causing Baiyi to pause slightly in his stride, then resume his pace toward the City Lord's Mansion gate.

His eyes showed gravity, clearly indicating that in Dongwu City, nothing could escape the City Lord's sight; everything he had done was known to him.

Moreover, the Old City Lord should have encountered some issue; he contacted Baiyi two days ago, and these past two days served as a time for Baiyi to prove himself.

These technologies were enough to change his status; thus, the original warning turned into support.

Half a year...

Baiyi thought back to the original trajectory, when an Old Wolf at Level 51 could lead the Mutated Zone's monsters to invade Dongwu City, even breach the city.

This in itself was an incredible event, making half a year a pivotal time.

And the human race's warriors and assassin gold tier had lifespans of five hundred; the Old City Lord was said to be over four hundred years old.

Once reaching four hundred, a warrior's vigor and blood should start to decline, so was this half year referring to the time of peak battle strength?

Or perhaps... half a year later he would leave Dongwu City, or maybe... attempt a forced breakthrough to Legendary?

If it was about the duration of peak strength, that would be manageable; a Level 77 City Lord would still possess enough deterrent force despite declines.

If it's the latter, departing Dongwu City seems improbable since no new gold tier replaces him; under the rules, he cannot leave even if he dies, which is a rule set by the Legendary tier.

Ate enough resources, stayed bound to this position.

Therefore, will he attempt to break through to Legendary?

An Old Wolf at Level 51, breaching the city a year later, even if the Old City Lord's vigor declines over fifty years, it would still be easy to kill a Golden Early Stage wolf.

Thus, he's planning to break through to Legendary before his vigor declines, and upon failing, with the assistance of Black Night Rose, the city falls!

This is the most reasonable and logical prediction.

Half a year...

Baiyi's heart kept sinking; the time is too short. Without the Old City Lord's deterrence, how could the Scarlet Sect possibly shrink to such an extent? How could Black Night Rose be so discreet...?

His pace quickened slightly, entering the Knowledge Hall where transformation matters were of utmost importance; this was the primary focus now.

It is now Dawn Calendar 1536, December. Players descend on Dawn Calendar 1538, March 1.

The time is still lengthy, with the day of city breach also distant, yet things are vastly different now, possibly new bosses are emerging, or it could be something else.

Baiyi must reach the Golden Middle Tier within this year; only then will he have sufficient self-preservation capability, completely unafraid of Black Night Rose, thereby stepping onto the Federation stage.

"Respected Mr. Baiyi, are you here to sell knowledge, or to purchase knowledge?"

A small mechanical life form quickly slid over, with a seemingly more respectful tone than before.

"Purchase, filter for Alchemy Transformation, Flesh Transformation, Taboo, Evil Thought," Baiyi stated calmly.

"Please wait..."

The mechanical life form's face projected a light screen, gradually unveiling a special knowledge before his eyes.

[Name: Evil Thought.

Attributes: Knowledge.

Grade: Growth-type Transformation.

Required Materials: Unlockable after purchase.

Transformation Method: Unlockable after purchase.

Introduction: A transformation doomed to make one a lunatic; all transformers die from their own desires, yet its power is undeniable. Are you prepared for death upon purchasing it?

Price: 60,000 Contribution Points (SS-Class Talent, already discounted to 60% off)

Note: You'd better want to create a slaughter machine destined to lose control, or wish to study the negative aspects of Alchemy Knowledge; the Federation will mark you upon purchase.

Note: Every genius harbors pride, but none of their creators can control this power. I really don't want to kill an out-of-control genius—Law Enforcement Captain Oganna.]

Baiyi took out a Dawn Badge, with nearly 300,000 Contribution Points inside it, all to be spent on this transformation.

This is a taboo-type transformation, yet the Federation does not fear geniuses causing trouble. Within the enormous Federation, with a population in the billions, geniuses are never in shortage; and only by working without prohibitions can true hope emerge.

Therefore, they would merely encourage each City Lord to deepen surveillance on those purchasing taboo knowledge, rather than block this path, prohibiting the appearance of knowledge.

This flourishing Federation alone can stand firm through the Dark Age.

The three Federations have only one restriction, limited to dealings with sentient beings and the Ancient Gods and Abyss.

Buzz~

Baiyi chose to purchase knowledge, yet the Contribution Points were not immediately deducted; the introduction on the projection quickly vanished, replaced by a panel alongside a final warning.

[Name: Baiyi.

Profession: Alchemical Mechanician.

Tier: Silver Middle Tier.

Potential Assessment: SS.

Respected Baiyi, do you confirm purchase of taboo knowledge, Alchemy Transformation: Evil Thought?]

"Yes."

Baiyi calmly answered, buzz~

The light screen before his eyes swiftly vanished, with the mechanical instruments at the edge slightly vibrating, as a paper book rapidly materialized in the void.

Baiyi calmly stepped forward; at the moment the book was fully constructed, he reached out to grab the thin book.

The book, merely seven pages in total, was originally valued at ten thousand Gold Coins, exemplifying the notion that knowledge is wealth, once again evident in the Knowledge Hall.

Holding the book, Baiyi quickly left the Knowledge Hall, returning to the Dawn Potion Shop.

Entering the laboratory, Baiyi opened the book to carefully study the [Evil Thought] transformation science.

Once initiated, he could directly use skill points to max its skill level, not requiring any time, though he was somewhat lost looking at the materials section.

[Required Materials: Desire Demon's tentacle, Violent Demon's eyes, Abyssal Crawler's teeth, Abyssal Devourer's stomach...

Alternative Materials: Enchanting Demon's tail, Vampire's teeth, Giant Dragon's eyeball, Extremely Evil People's heart.....]

Baiyi fell silent, ah, such high requirements....

He thought it over but ultimately called Sabo, for what he desired was the strongest transformation, something that pertained to potential.

While many growth-type transformations exist, this one, with the greatest potential assessment, nearly destroyed a city in a future disaster.

If not for the arrival of the Legendary tier, this [Evil Thought] might have become the next Legend.

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