Chapter 311: I Need Your Help With My Cultivation (4.5K+)
"With a mind clear as ice, undisturbed by heaven's collapse; calm amidst change, serene in spirit; forgetting self to hold to one, the six senses settled…"
Bai Cangshu held the Ice Heart Secret Art in his hand. As Mental energy was infused, the characters seemed to brand themselves into his consciousness like tadpoles.
And the Qi in his body quickly began to flow in a special trajectory. With the movement of this Qi, he indeed felt his mind become clearer.
"You have used the item, Ice Heart Secret Art Manual. You have mastered the ability, Ice Heart Secret Art (B+)."
"Ice Heart Secret Art (B+) Lv1: Silently recite the mantra, and Qi will transform into a neutral and peaceful state, suppressing negative Mental influences. Long-term use will slightly increase energy."
Bai Cangshu, with the special "internal vision" effect provided by the Transparent World, could not directly see the trajectory of the Qi, but he clearly felt where the cool sensation acted within his body.
So-called energy control, in many cases, besides being manipulated by Mental power, can also be directly guided by the physique. Some naturally gifted individuals in mission worlds can perfectly wield various energies purely by instinct; that is a special kind of instinct.
Bai Cangshu sat cross-legged in the hotel swimming pool, which made Lin Qinfu, who saw this scene from afar, reaffirm his judgment: Boss Bai was indeed a descendant of a legendary East Xia hidden ancient martial arts family.
He had already received contact from several major families in the Guo Gan Special District, wanting to offer compensation.
Although he didn't know how Boss Bai managed it, the longer he stayed by Boss Bai's side, the more accustomed he became to these things.
It seemed that any problem would be resolved, and he only needed to properly use the money and power in the right places.
Boss Bai wouldn't care what he did in private, but the Paradise Project was something he absolutely dared not delay. Even when enjoying himself with a Woman on a hotel bed, if there was an engineering matter, Lin Qinfu would instantly go limp and then go resolve all sorts of engineering coordination issues.
With the financial power of the March Conglomerate and Boss Bai's suppression of various bandit gangs and local tribes, the Wa State region was rapidly undergoing transformation. Large engineering teams moved in, beginning drastic reforms of roads and infrastructure.
The local Wa State people were originally the most troublesome part for these foreign investors, but thanks to the strong support of Du Enqin and the new Great Zen Master, there were no obstacles. On the contrary, wherever the engineering teams went, they received full assistance.
This greatly surprised the construction workers who had come from East Xia to work on the projects. What they didn't know was that the uncooperative Zen masters and bandit gangs had already fallen.
Many internal conflicts of interest among the local people were also intertwined here. Because of Bai Cangshu, this powerful dragon passing through, many quick-witted locals and mountain bandit gangs, who were already unable to contend with the original wealthy families and security officers, were the first to pledge allegiance.
And they used Bai Cangshu's military and financial power to cleanse other forces.
Bai Cangshu knew the trickery involved but was too lazy to pay attention to it at all.
The Paradise he wanted was a terrestrial utopia where Reincarnators could freely indulge their desires, and at the same time, a hell on earth where laws and morals could not reach.
These petty, scheming individuals were only joyful and active now; in the end, they would naturally be devoured by even more ferocious Reincarnators.
"Boss Bai, a group of people just escaped from Kokang. They said those few big families are arresting people everywhere. Should we… do something about it?"
Lin Qinfu, leaning on his crutch, came to the edge of the swimming pool, speaking with some hesitation.
Bai Cangshu opened his eyes, and Lin Qinfu quickly lowered his head in fright. He seemed to see a purple glow in Boss Bai's eyes.
Was that the legendary "Purple Mist Divine Skill"? Lin Qinfu couldn't understand, only able to make up for it with content from the wuxia novels he had read in his youth.
But for some reason, this kind of Boss Bai made the hairs on his body stand on end, filling him with terror.
Bai Cangshu rose from the water, exhaling the turbid Qi from his abdomen, which surprisingly had a somewhat icy, misty feel.
He looked at this "Wa State Boss" whom he had personally cultivated with interest.
"What, just because you've been flattered a few times, you really think you should uphold justice for these people?"
His tone was mocking, and Lin Qinfu quickly bowed, continuously apologizing.
Bai Cangshu naturally wasn't truly concerned with such trivial matters; rather, he found amusement in Lin Qinfu's transformation.
Lin Qinfu was originally just a small-time manager in an electric fraud park, daily deceiving and tormenting compatriots lured from East Xia, and then using these people to defraud more compatriots of their money.
He was, one might say, a fly-like character who completely sucked the blood and sweat of others, a jackal, a hyena.
But now, having gained a little power and status, he actually wanted to "uphold justice" because of this social recognition.
This transformation of a jackal, a hyena, striving to become human, struck Bai Cangshu as novel and interesting.
"Do you want to be a Hero, Lin Qinfu?"
Lin Qinfu shook his head repeatedly, his face pale. He began to slap himself hard, realizing that he had indeed become somewhat conceited due to the constant flattery from those people in recent days, and because the old local tribal leaders who once ignored him were now trying every means to bribe him.
He even felt that the four major families were not a big deal because they had proactively offered compensation and apologized. Thus, when those who had escaped knelt on the ground together, begging him to rescue their companions and family, an idea formed in his mind.
He thought that perhaps, as the current local emperor of Wa State, it wouldn't be a big problem to talk to those few major families and save a few ordinary people.
But just one glance from Boss Bai, and all his conceited thoughts completely collapsed. He clearly realized that he was not the local emperor; he was merely the eunuch delivering messages.
"Boss Bai, I…"
Suddenly, he felt his whole body lighten, and a great force came from his head. A large hand pinched his head, as if picking up a toy.
Lin Qinfu trembled all over, but before he could feel afraid, Bai Cangshu said,
"You can be that Hero, Lin Qinfu."
"If you do one thing now, you might even become the Hero who saves Kokang…"
Lin Qinfu looked at the smile on Boss Bai's face and felt no sense of the so-called Hero's bravery.
A moment later, Lin Qinfu, full of internal conflict, sent people to the East Xia border to report the news that the Guo Gan Special District was extensively capturing technical personnel, various production workers, and women of suitable age to the East Xia Border Management Office.
Lin Qinfu felt very awkward. He and Boss Bai were clearly both "outlaws," birds of a feather with the four major families. Yet, two major underworld powers, instead of fighting it out, chose to secretly tip off the East Xia authorities next door. This behavior made him very uncomfortable.
But Bai Cangshu didn't care. He was also very curious how the major powers, who possessed the top military strength on Blue Star, would confront the increasingly undisguised Reincarnator forces.
The Terminus Great Sun building islands and establishing a nation on the Sea, and extensively capturing production personnel from various countries, was almost a direct challenge to the existing order and could not remain hidden forever.
Moreover, Bai Cangshu observed the ostentatious demeanor of the Terminus Great Sun and did not believe they would conceal their actions.
He deliberately left those few families in Kokang alone, and had Lin Qinfu inform East Xia of the coordinated teleportation coordinates of the Terminus Great Sun, hoping to witness a major battle.
A great battle between the cutting-edge technology of the real world and powerful Reincarnators.
Furthermore, he was very certain that not only him, but many Reincarnators who had received the news were also awaiting the outcome of this battle.
This battle would directly determine the attitudes of many Reincarnators thereafter.
If the order of the real world is proven incapable of dealing with Reincarnators, then Reincarnators will begin to gather on a large scale to establish their new order.
If the Reincarnators are defeated, then the current order will continue, Reincarnators will remain hidden, and various countries will use this as a basis to extensively develop targeted weapons and combat teams, striving to suppress all Reincarnators.
Although they were unclear about the specific origins of the Reincarnators, it was likely that the high-level think tanks and response agencies had already been able to summarize the potential profiles of the Reincarnators.
He had been unusually calm these past few days, not only using the Ice Heart Secret Art but also waiting for this battle to erupt.
After thinking for a moment, perhaps he could do something else during this time.
His Great Sin Sequence sublimation had been delayed for a long time. If it weren't for pursuing the hidden sequence of multiple Great Sins merging, he could have completed the sublimation in the Pirate World.
Now, he only lacked The Sin of Lust, and therefore…
"Li Qingzi, I hope you can appear before me tonight, otherwise…"
On the private plane on the other side, Li Qingzi, dressed in a black women's suit, looked pale, her beautiful face also somewhat haggard at this moment.
Although she had found many reasons to keep herself in Goryeo, Tao Bai Bai clearly wouldn't care about them.
She even hoped that Xu Zhiyu of the Yixin Society would suddenly erupt and cause some trouble in Goryeo, then involve the March Conglomerate and herself…
Suddenly, a burning pain shot through the nerves in her mind, as if they were severed. Her fingers dug into her forehead with such force that it felt as though she was trying to crush her own skull.
"Miss, are you alright?"
The old butler noticed that Miss seemed unwell.
"A small business in a place like Myanmar, Miss, it should be enough to send a director to take a look…"
He wanted to persuade Miss to rest, but for some reason, this gesture seemed to make her even more unhappy.
"Take off."
Li Qingzi, her face ashen, told the butler to have the pilot take off.
For the March Conglomerate, a private jet was no problem, and air traffic control had already approved the application.
The plane quickly took off.
All the way, Li Qingzi thought of many ways to protect herself without angering her master.
But five hours later, the plane landed, and under the guidance of a black SUV, she entered the former Wa State Special District at night.
This place was brightly lit, even at night.
Excavators were working everywhere, large tracts of forest were cleared, and nearly a hundred kilometers of roadbed had been laid. Driven by profit and aided by local cooperation, these East Xia contractors worked almost continuously in shifts.
They didn't know what resources the March Conglomerate valued here, but they were paid almost double wages to finish quickly, with no intention of delaying payment, having already prepaid 30%.
With such a generous budget, they worked desperately to speed up the progress.
Based on the improved road conditions, Li Qingzi was brought to Bai Cangshu more quickly.
This made the Woman even more depressed.
In the hotel, Lin Qinfu, Du Enqin, and several local security officers were eagerly awaiting the arrival of the March Conglomerate's principal.
When Li Qingzi appeared, everyone was stunned, not expecting her to be so young and beautiful.
Lin Qinfu subconsciously looked at Bai Cangshu, who was seated at the head of the table.
Bai Cangshu said nothing, merely signaling for everyone to begin their meal.
Li Qingzi felt a slight relief in her heart when Bai Cangshu didn't make her address him as master in front of everyone. She thought perhaps Bai Cangshu had summoned her to Myanmar for the upcoming major event.
Although she was in Goryeo, through the actions of the Yixin Society, she had also glimpsed the imminent conflict between End Empire and the major powers of the real world.
Li Qingzi felt much more at ease and no longer had a stern face, which made Lin Qinfu and the others breathe a sigh of relief. From the previous demeanor, they had thought the March Conglomerate was displeased with the situation here.
As the biggest financiers, they naturally showered her with compliments, continuously explaining the situation here.
Li Qingzi deliberately brought a translator. Reincarnators in Space have no language barriers due to the constant specialty of Language Comprehension, but in the real world, if they don't actively acquire relevant abilities themselves, communication can still be an issue.
Li Qingzi could, of course, find someone to activate Language Comprehension, but out of her own selfish motives, she never mentioned it.
At this moment, the translator she brought served as an intermediary, isolating her from Bai Cangshu.
Others were not aware of the details, assuming it was normal. Only Bai Cangshu saw through the Woman's thoughts like a burning fire.
After a delightful banquet for both hosts and guests, Du Enqin still wanted to use her advantage as a fellow Woman to strengthen her connection with Li Qingzi, but Lin Qinfu tugged at Du Enqin's clothes under the table.
Du Enqin then noticed that Boss Bai was looking at Miss Li with an unbridled gaze.
Her heart trembled, and she immediately excused herself, saying the banquet was over and the people here also needed rest, and prepared to leave with the locals.
Lin Qinfu also took the opportunity to say his injuries needed rest and chose to depart.
The large banquet quickly left only Bai Cangshu and Li Qingzi, among a few others.
Bai Cangshu rose, a smile playing on his lips.
He looked at Li Qingzi and said,
"Li Qingzi, you might not realize, the more you struggle like this, the more it benefits me."
The translator with the high ponytail was somewhat surprised to hear Bai Cangshu's words; this man seemed disrespectful to Miss Li. She hesitated on how to phrase the translation: should she rephrase it into more respectful language, or translate it directly?
Then she saw the tall, handsome man walk up to Li Qingzi, pinch her chin, and lift it, exposing her smooth neck.
This action clearly crossed a line, and the two bodyguards standing by the door immediately reacted, but Li Qingzi raised her hand, stopping them from drawing their guns.
Bai Cangshu didn't even look at them. He merely stroked Li Qingzi's smooth neck, moving downwards, feeling the Woman's skin on her neck prickle once more, the Woman's shivers delighting him immensely.
"Great Sin Sequence synchronization rate updated, The Sin of Lust synchronization rate: 21%."
Not enough, not enough!
Bai Cangshu pulled hard, and Li Qingzi involuntarily stood up. She subconsciously tensed her body, and the white tablecloth in front of her instantly ripped open.
Her breathing began to change.
Bai Cangshu, however, wrapped one arm around her waist and walked out.
"You… what exactly do you want to do…?"
Broken East Xia language. This wasn't the effect of language comprehension, but a language Li Qingzi herself knew. Her tone was somewhat flustered.
Bai Cangshu glanced back at the bewildered translator and the two equally confused bodyguards, then led the Woman towards the elevator.
"I want you to help me with my cultivation~"
Li Qingzi's heart rate could no longer be suppressed, pounding violently. Many thoughts flashed through her mind, but the slave's restriction caused her head to ache intensely whenever she thought of resisting or attacking Bai Cangshu.
Finally, she was brought to a room. Her thoughts returned to her body, and she suddenly thought of using the previously obtained intelligence to attract Bai Cangshu's attention, so she immediately spoke,
"I received news from the Blue House that the America Free Federation seems to be preparing for a nuclear strike on a certain area in the South Pacific Sea. That is probably their counterattack against the Terminus Great Sun. We…"
Rip!
The exquisite black suit, in Bai Cangshu's hand, was no tougher than white paper.
Li Qingzi turned, covering only a small part of her clothing in front of her. The coldness and arrogance Bai Cangshu first saw in her expression were gone, replaced by a hint of fear and a pitiful look.
"We should pay attention to East Xia's movements. Perhaps they will also launch an operation against the Myanmar region…"
She forced herself to remain calm, still trying to attract Bai Cangshu's attention with Reincarnator intelligence, but Bai Cangshu at this moment was overjoyed by the pleasure and the rising synchronization rate.
Rip!
With another tear, Li Qingzi had no power to resist and was pushed onto the bed in despair.