Lin Bai didn't care about his actions being misunderstood.
It would be a fool's errand not to seize an opportunity.
Controlling such a large piece of the newcomers' pie, he naturally wanted to find a way to reap some benefits for himself. It was simply a matter of mutual benefit.
He knew too little about this world. For instance, he didn't know why a sword engraved with a formation could increase true Qi by thirty percent. The Basic Theory of Magical Items mentioned none of these things. The Dan Fang he had figured out himself was still limited to various improved versions based on the Rejuvenating Pill, far from meeting his expectations.
So, even if it meant slacking off, he still had to gather more samples for himself.
Reputation? Who cares!
