A Top Scholar in Everything-Chapter 839 - 825: Boss Bei

Hearing the other party say this, the Grand Commander slightly furrowed his brow and said in a deep voice, "I've been friends with your boss for many years. We've cooperated for so long and have never encountered any issues. I heard he has something important going on."

The limping man pursed his lips, "Grand Commander, there's really nothing we can do this time. Our boss's son has run into trouble recently."

Hearing this, the Grand Commander's expression instantly turned grim. The boss of Black Water Bay treasures his son immensely. There was a time when his son was kidnapped by a gang of Wanderers. He then mobilized hundreds of people to capture that group and tortured them for days. In the end, it was said that they were barely recognizable as human.

If it's true that the boss of Black Water Bay's son is in trouble, that would explain the current situation there.

The Grand Commander said, "What exactly is the issue? Perhaps we can solve it. These people are my friends and possess certain abilities. We originally came to discuss business with your boss, but if he's facing trouble, we're more than willing to help."

Baiyu nodded, "Indeed, brother, you might as well let us meet your boss. It won't take much time. If we're able to solve the problem, wouldn't that be a win-win?"

The limping man looked at the four skeptically, as if contemplating whether Baiyu and his team truly had the ability to solve the problem. But after a moment of thought, he said, "Fine, let's go. But let me make it clear, if our boss is unwilling to meet you, there's nothing I can do. Don't linger around. Black Water Bay hasn't been doing much business lately, all because of this issue."

After saying this, the limping man turned around and led the four into the interior of Black Water Town.

Of course.

As per usual, they paid a substantial entrance fee—an enduring custom of Black Water Town for decades.

Following the limping man to the town center, they found an impressive estate, its outer walls meticulously renovated. The garden and lawn inside were perfectly maintained, making it a valuable mansion even in a normal world.

"Brother Three, why are you bringing people in at a time like this? The boss is furious today. Watch out that you don't catch him in a bad mood," the guard advised in a low voice.

The limping man nodded, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. This is Wildfire's Grand Commander, an old friend of the boss. They might have a solution."

The guard glanced over Baiyu and the others, then nodded to the limping man and opened the grand door of the estate.

Unlike the darkness outside, the estate inside was brightly lit. Even though the light came from kerosene lamps and candles, it still appeared exceptionally luxurious. The four walked to the center of the estate, a three-story mansion, where the limping man knocked on the door.

Knock, knock, knock.

The crisp knocking echoed through the silent estate.

A cold voice came from behind the door, "What is it? The boss is in a rage. Several people tried today and failed. Aren't you afraid the boss will have you chopped up and fed to the dogs for coming so late?"

"Brother Earth Fire, I have an associate of the boss here looking to discuss business," the limping man said.

The cold voice spoke again, "Are you mad? Talking business now? If the boss finds out, he'll end your miserable life. Don't you know he's ordered no business dealings until the young master improves?"

The limping man replied, "Brother Earth Fire, they claim they can help the boss cure the young master. That's why I let them in. There seems to be no other way, so why not let them try?"

Click...

The mansion door opened.

A tall man with one eye stepped out, glaring fiercely at the limping man before looking at Baiyu and the others. "You, are you really certain? The boss's son has a mysterious illness, you know there are many unusual diseases in this world..."

"Whether we're certain or not can only be determined after we see him," Baiyu replied.

Earth Fire wanted to say more.

At that moment, the Grand Commander suddenly stepped out from behind Baiyu, "Earth Fire, these friends of mine are capable people. Let's give them a chance."

"Oh, it's the leader of Wildfire. It's been a while. No wonder Brother Three brought you in. Alright, come with me."

Seeing the Grand Commander, Earth Fire's expression relaxed significantly. Clearly, the name of Wildfire's Commander was highly regarded, and judging by the circumstances, invoking it had no downside.

Just like the Grand Commander said.

Without him, Baiyu and the others would never have met this boss of Black Water Bay.

The limping man didn't enter; Earth Fire took over as guide, leading the four upstairs.

The second floor was brightly lit.

Candles burned quietly, dispelling the darkness in the room. Many people stood around, old and young, some dressed quite peculiarly. In the center was a large bed, with a teenage boy lying on it.

Beside the boy, a middle-aged man in a black coat fumed at an old man nearby, "No solutions? All you can say is no solutions? I keep you in Black Water Bay, feed you well, not to let you freeload! If you can't cure him, you'll all die!"

Bam.

The man kicked the old man away, then looked at another one, "You, step up!"

It was evident these were Black Water Bay's doctors. In this post-apocalyptic society, doctors were invaluable talents. Although the boss of Black Water Bay was a rough man from a gang background, he understood their importance.

So Black Water Bay had a large roster of doctors.

But at this crucial moment, these doctors were all helpless, making him wish he could kill them all.

"Boss..."

Earth Fire cautiously approached the man, "We've changed several batches of doctors, and they all say they can't help. I suspect it might not be a conventional illness. After all, the wasteland is full of strange things."

The man's eyes were bloodshot, "I know, but we have no leads. My son is so young, and he's never left Black Water Bay. How could he contract a mysterious illness?"

"Boss, an old friend wants to see you, and he says he might have a way to help the young master," Earth Fire whispered.

The man hesitated briefly, then said, "Let them come over."

He didn't really need to give the order; Baiyu and his group were already approaching. The Grand Commander walked over to the man, "Boss Bei, long time no see. I didn't expect it to be such a situation."