"You can't say that,"
Enchanted Xiao Yu said, "You've also stolen Shendak’s power before, for a much longer time than I have. When he revives, you’ll surely be the first person he looks for. Although Shendak isn't your match, from his appearance at the antique shop, you defeated him but didn't seal him. Then again, with his abilities, being able to escape is quite useful."
"What exactly do you want to say?" Sudan Novel Net
Enchanted Xiao Yu raised the corners of her mouth and said, "Shendak won't show himself until he believes he can defeat you. But I'm different. My power is inferior to Shendak's. If I deliberately appear as bait, Shendak will surely show up to reclaim his authority. That will be the best time to seal him."
One had to admit, Enchanted Xiao Yu's logic was exceptionally clear. Just as she said, ever since Shendak suffered a setback at Bai Qi's hands, he hadn't appeared again. Even if Bai Qi wanted to find him, he deliberately avoided him. With the world being so vast and the help of the Shadowkhan, Bai Qi couldn't catch Shendak.
In this regard, Enchanted Xiao Yu's assessment was spot on.
She knew very well that Shendak hated Bai Qi, and Bai Qi would not tolerate someone who could stab him in the back at any moment.
Although agreeing seemed like a loss for Bai Qi, given the current situation, it was indeed the best course of action.
After careful consideration, Bai Qi nodded and said, "Alright, I agree. But… I have conditions."
"What conditions?"
"You must completely follow my lead on the operation plan to deal with Shendak, and you must also follow my arrangements for learning the Demon Language."
"Okay, no problem."
After speaking, Bai Qi thought for a moment and added, "One more thing. This place you're in isn't suitable. If we're going to cooperate, you must come to my place."
Enchanted Xiao Yu looked around and then at the so-called throne beneath her. Honestly, Section 13 was not suitable for a palace, even though Xiao Yu had her Chimeras extensively improve it.
Xiao Yu naturally knew that Section 13 was not a suitable location, but it was the best she could think of. Otherwise, there was SHIELD's Helicarrier, but that thing floated in the sky, and being on it always gave Xiao Yu an unsettling feeling.
The reason Bai Qi wanted to take Xiao Yu away was simple: to avoid Uncle.
In the original story, not long after Xiao Yu took control of Section 13, the captured Black called Uncle, who then arrived with a potion to remove tattoos. With a few swift moves, he defeated the ninjas who tried to stop him and washed off the tattoos on Xiao Yu's legs.
To prevent a repeat of this, Bai Qi chose to take Xiao Yu away, to flee to a place where Uncle couldn't find her, or rather, a place he couldn't reach.
This place was Bai Qi's lair, Kutor.
Regardless of anything else, Kutor was indeed under Bai Qi's control, but it was also a sovereign nation recognized by the world. If Uncle wanted to enter, he would have to go through a lot of tedious immigration procedures. During these procedures, if Bai Qi wished, he could easily create a snag that would prevent Uncle from ever entering.
If Uncle entered Kutor without going through the proper channels, with the help of Section 13 or SHIELD, things would be even easier. Bai Qi could dispatch troops and police, who would legitimately arrest Uncle in Kutor and then expel him on grounds of illegal entry, or detain him for ten days to half a month. At that point, neither SHIELD, Section 13, nor even the United States could say anything.
"This is my palace. Are you asking the Dark Queen to leave her palace?"
Bai Qi waved his hand and said, "Not at all, not at all."
Bai Qi put on a pained expression and said, "How can such a tasteless place be worthy of the magnificent Dark Queen? Come with me, and I will build you a magnificent palace, with floors paved in gold and ornate crystal chandeliers illuminating every corner of the palace…"
One had to admit, Bai Qi's persuasive skills were truly remarkable. The scene he painted with his silver tongue left Enchanted Xiao Yu stunned.
Compared to what Bai Qi described, her current palace was like a dog kennel.
If she could truly live in the palace he spoke of, then she would be a true queen.
At this point, some might ask, Bai Qi's words sound impressive, but does he really have the means? What if he brings her there, and it's not as he described? Wouldn't that be a disaster?
Believe it or not, if it were something else, Bai Qi couldn't guarantee it, but when it came to building a magnificent palace, Bai Qi was absolutely confident.
Indeed, Xiao Yu's transformation into the Dark Queen happened somewhat abruptly. Bai Qi didn't know, nor was he prepared beforehand, but this wouldn't prevent Bai Qi from instantly creating a magnificent palace.
With hundreds of Shadowkhan ninjas working simultaneously, twenty-four hours a day without rest, building a palace was a piece of cake. As for the decorations Bai Qi promised Xiao Yu, that was even less of an issue.
To ordinary people, gold and crystals were priceless treasures, but in the eyes of great demons like Bai Qi, gold and crystals were no different from stones on the roadside. If he wanted to, he could produce a large quantity of them in an instant, not to mention the existence of a magic called illusion.
Just as Bai Qi was conversing with Xiao Yu, several gunshots echoed from the depths of Section 13. Judging by the sound, they seemed to come from the prison cells.
"What's going on!"
Enchanted Xiao Yu was extremely displeased by the sudden gunfire. For such an incident to occur in front of Bai Qi was a slap in her face. Where was her dignity as the Dark Queen?
Soon, a Chimera ninja came to report. It was the Section 13 agents who had been imprisoned earlier. They had been behaving themselves, but suddenly they attacked, shot the guards, and escaped.
In fact, there was a reason why the Section 13 agents hadn't made a move earlier. It wasn't that they didn't want to escape, but they couldn't.
Their base had been inexplicably overrun by a blue-skinned girl leading a group of deformed ninjas. Anyone would be angry and humiliated, let alone these well-trained agents.
The reason they delayed their escape was that when Xiao Yu led the Chimeras to attack Section 13, many agents, although caught off guard, fiercely resisted. Many were seriously injured and fainted, including our old friend, Sheriff Black.
Those who could fight were either severely injured or unconscious. The few remaining civilian staff couldn't cause any trouble.
However, a few hours ago, these agents who had been knocked out began to regain consciousness. Sheriff Black's awakening gave everyone a backbone.
Xiao Yu, having taken over the base and captured prisoners for the first time, lacked experience and was intoxicated by her dream of being the Dark Queen. She overlooked many aspects, the most important of which was communication devices.