I Want You to Help Me Cultivate (45K)

"Let your heart be as clear as ice; even if the sky falls, remain unshaken. Amid ten thousand changes, stay steadfast; let your spirit be at ease and your qi tranquil. Forget the self and guard the one; let the six senses settle completely…"

Holding the Ice Heart Art manual in his hands, Bai Cangshu poured Mental Power into it. The words seemed to imprint themselves into his consciousness like tadpoles.

The qi within his body also began flowing rapidly along a special path. As it moved, he truly felt his thoughts becoming clearer.

You used the item: Ice Heart Art Manual. You have mastered the ability: Ice Heart Art (B+)

Ice Heart Art (B+) Lv.1: Silently recite the mantra, and qi will assume a balanced, peaceful state, suppressing negative mental effects. Long-term use will slightly increase Energy.

Using the special "inner sight" effect granted by the Transparent World, Bai Cangshu could not directly see qi’s path of circulation, but he could clearly sense where that icy feeling was taking effect inside his body.

Energy control often involved more than simply manipulating energy with Mental Power; one’s physique could also guide it directly. Some exceptionally gifted people in mission worlds could wield all kinds of energy perfectly through instinct alone. That was a special kind of instinct.

Bai Cangshu sat cross-legged in the hotel swimming pool. Seeing this from afar, Lin Qinfu became even more convinced of his judgment. Boss Bai truly was the heir of some hidden East Xia Ancient Martial Arts Family from legend.

He had already received messages from several major Kokang Special Region families, offering compensation.

He did not know how Boss Bai had accomplished it, but the longer he stayed by Boss Bai’s side, the more accustomed he became to such things.

It seemed that every problem would be resolved with ease, while all he needed to do was put the money and power to proper use.

Boss Bai would not concern himself with what he did in private, but he absolutely did not dare delay the Paradise Project. Even if he was making love with a woman in a hotel bed, the moment an issue arose with the construction work, Lin Qinfu would immediately go limp and rush off to handle the various project arrangements.

With March Group’s financial resources, and with Boss Bai having subdued the various bandit gangs and local tribes, the Wa State region was undergoing rapid transformation. Large numbers of construction crews had moved in, launching sweeping reforms to the roads and infrastructure.

The local Wa State residents had originally been one of the greatest headaches for outside investors like these, but thanks to Du Enqin and the newly appointed Grand Zen Master’s full support, there was barely any resistance. On the contrary, wherever the construction crews went, they received every possible assistance.

This left the workers who had come from East Xia to carry out the construction utterly astonished. What they did not know was that the uncooperative Zen masters and bandit gangs had already fallen.

There were also many internal disputes over local interests mixed into this. With Bai Cangshu, a mighty dragon crossing the river, many quick-witted locals and mountain bandit gangs were the first to pledge allegiance, since they had never been able to contend with the established major households and Public Order Officers anyway.

They used Bai Cangshu’s force and wealth to purge other factions.

Bai Cangshu knew all about the schemes involved, but he could not be bothered to care.

The paradise he wanted was an earthly haven where Reincarnators could freely indulge their desires, while also being a living hell beyond the reach of law and morality.

Those petty schemers could enjoy themselves for now. In the end, they would naturally be devoured clean by even more vicious Reincarnators.

"Boss Bai, a group of people just fled over from Kokang. They said the major families are capturing people everywhere. Should we… do something about it?"

Leaning on his cane, Lin Qinfu came to the poolside, his tone hesitant.

Bai Cangshu opened his eyes. Lin Qinfu immediately lowered his head in fright. He seemed to see a purple gleam in Boss Bai’s eyes.

Was that the legendary Purple Mist Divine Skill? Lin Qinfu could not understand it, so he could only draw on the Wuxia novels he had read in his youth to make sense of it.

Yet for some reason, this version of Boss Bai made the hair all over his body stand on end. He was terrified.

Bai Cangshu rose from the water and exhaled the turbid qi in his abdomen. His breath even carried a faint icy mist.

He looked at this "Wa State big shot" he had personally cultivated with great interest.

"What, did a few flattering words really make you think you should uphold justice for these people?"

His tone was mocking. Lin Qinfu hurriedly bent over and apologized again and again.

Naturally, Bai Cangshu did not truly care about such a trivial matter. He simply found Lin Qinfu’s change amusing.

Lin Qinfu had once merely been a minor manager in a telecom fraud compound, deceiving and torturing fellow East Xia citizens who had been lured there, then using them to swindle even more money from other compatriots.

He had been like a fly that fed entirely on the blood and sweat of others—a jackal, a hyena.

But now that he possessed a little power and status, he actually wanted to "uphold justice" because of this sort of social recognition.

The way this jackal and hyena was 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 desperately, his face pale. He began viciously slapping himself. These past few days, he had constantly been flattered by others, and the old local tribal leaders who had once barely acknowledged him were now trying every possible way to bribe him. He really had become a little carried away.

When the four great families had voluntarily offered compensation and apologies, he had even begun to feel that those families were nothing special. So when the people who had escaped came together, knelt before him, and begged him to rescue their companions and families, an idea had formed in his mind.

He thought that with his current status as the local emperor of Wa State, it should not be difficult to speak to those families and save a few ordinary people.

But after merely meeting Boss Bai’s gaze, all his inflated feelings completely collapsed. He clearly realized that he was not the local emperor. He was merely the eunuch who delivered messages.

"Boss Bai, I…"

Suddenly, his entire body went light. A tremendous force came from above his head as a large hand gripped his skull, lifting him as though he were a toy.

Lin Qinfu trembled all over, but before he could become afraid, Bai Cangshu had already said,

"You can be that hero, Lin Qinfu."

"Go do something now. Perhaps you might even become the hero who saves Kokang…"

Looking at the smile on Boss Bai’s face, Lin Qinfu could not feel even the slightest trace of a hero’s courage.

A short while later, Lin Qinfu sent people to the East Xia border with a conflicted heart, reporting to the East Xia Border Administration that the Kokang Special Region was massively capturing technical personnel, all kinds of production workers, and women of suitable age.

Lin Qinfu found it deeply strange. Both he and Boss Bai should have been "criminals," birds of a feather with the four great families. Yet instead of two major underworld forces fighting each other openly, they had chosen to secretly pass information to the official authorities of neighboring East Xia. The whole thing made him feel extremely uncomfortable.

But Bai Cangshu did not care. He was also curious how the great powers that possessed Blue Star’s most advanced military strength would deal with the increasingly undisguised Reincarnator factions.

Great Sun of Finality was building islands and founding a nation at sea while massively capturing production workers from various countries. This was practically a direct provocation against the existing order; it could not remain hidden forever.

And judging from Great Sun of Finality’s ostentatious style, they did not seem like the type to conceal their actions anyway.

He had deliberately left the Kokang families alone and had Lin Qinfu inform East Xia of the coordinates where Great Sun of Finality was gathering for teleportation because he wanted to see a great battle.

A battle between humanity’s cutting-edge real-world technology and powerful Reincarnators.

Moreover, he was certain that he was not the only one. Many Reincarnators who had received the news were now waiting for the outcome of this battle.

This battle would directly determine the attitudes of many Reincarnators going forward.

If the order of the real world was proven utterly incapable of dealing with Reincarnators, then Reincarnators would begin gathering on a massive scale and establish their own new order.

If the Reincarnators were defeated, then the current order would continue. Reincarnators would keep hiding themselves, while nations would use that as a basis to massively develop specialized weapons and combat groups in an attempt to suppress all Reincarnators.

Although they did not know the exact origins of Reincarnators, the think tanks and response agencies at the highest levels had surely already been able to piece together a rough profile of them.

He had been unusually calm these past few days. Aside from using the Ice Heart Art, he was also waiting for this battle to erupt.

After thinking it over, perhaps he could do something else during this time.

His Great Sin Sequence ascension had been delayed for far too long. If he had not been pursuing the hidden sequence formed by combining multiple great sins, he could have completed his ascension back in One Piece World.

Now, only the Sin of Lust was still lacking, so…

"Li Qingzi, I hope you will be standing before me tonight. Otherwise…"

On the private jet elsewhere, Li Qingzi, dressed in a black women’s business suit, looked pale and drained. Her beautiful face was also somewhat haggard.

Although she had found many reasons to remain in Korea, Mercenary Tao clearly had no intention of entertaining them.

At this moment, she even hoped that Xu Zhiyu of the Yi Xin Society would suddenly rise up and cause trouble in Korea, dragging March Group and herself into it…

Suddenly, an excruciating pain like burning nerves snapped through her mind. Her fingers dug into her forehead with such force that it seemed she wanted to crush her own skull.

"Miss, are you all right?"

The old butler noticed that she seemed unwell.

"For a small business in a place like Myanmar, Miss, arranging for a director to take a look should be enough…"

He wanted to persuade her to get some rest, but for some reason, this seemed to make her even more displeased.

"Take off."

With a livid expression, Li Qingzi told the butler to have the pilot depart.

For March Group, a private jet was nothing difficult, and air traffic control clearance had long been obtained.

The plane soon took off.

Along the way, Li Qingzi imagined many ways she might protect herself without angering that master.

But more than five hours later, after the plane landed, she was led in a black SUV into what had once been the Wa State Special Region at night.

Even at night, the place was now brilliantly lit.

Excavators were operating everywhere, vast stretches of forest had been cleared, and nearly a hundred kilometers of roadbed had already been laid. Driven by profit and aided by the locals, these East Xia contractors were practically working multiple shifts around the clock.

They did not know what resource March Group had its eye on here, but the nearly doubled wages, the demand for rapid completion, and the lack of any intention to delay payment—along with an upfront advance of thirty percent—had them risking their lives to speed up the work.

Thanks to the improved road conditions, Li Qingzi was brought before Bai Cangshu even faster.

This only made the woman feel more depressed.

At the hotel, Lin Qinfu, Du Enqin, and several local Public Order Officers were eagerly awaiting the arrival of March Group’s representative.

When Li Qingzi appeared, they were all stunned. None of them had expected her to be so young and beautiful.

Lin Qinfu even instinctively looked toward Bai Cangshu, seated at the head of the table.

Bai Cangshu said nothing, merely signaling that everyone could begin eating.

Seeing that Bai Cangshu did not make her address him as Master in front of everyone, Li Qingzi relaxed slightly. She thought that perhaps Bai Cangshu had summoned her to Myanmar for the upcoming major event.

Though she was in Korea, she had also caught a glimpse through the Yi Xin Society’s movements that a clash between the Finality Empire and the great powers of the real world was about to erupt.

Li Qingzi felt much more at ease and stopped wearing such a stern expression. This made Lin Qinfu and the others relax as well. From the way things had looked just now, they had thought March Group was dissatisfied with the situation here.

As their greatest financial backer, they naturally showered her with flattery and continuously described the situation here.

Li Qingzi had deliberately brought an interpreter. In the Space, Reincarnators had no language barriers due to the constant specialty of Language Comprehension. But in the real world, communication could still be a problem unless one actively acquired relevant abilities.

Li Qingzi could certainly have found someone to unlock Language Comprehension, but out of selfish motives, she had never mentioned it.

At this moment, the interpreter she had brought served as a barrier between herself and Bai Cangshu.

The others did not know the details and thought it was normal. Only Bai Cangshu saw through the woman’s intentions completely.

After a banquet where host and guests were all thoroughly satisfied, Du Enqin wanted to use the advantage of being another woman to grow closer to Li Qingzi, but Lin Qinfu tugged at Du Enqin’s clothes beneath the table.

Only then did Du Enqin notice the utterly uninhibited look in Boss Bai’s eyes as he watched Miss Li.

Her heart trembled. She immediately used the end of the banquet and the need for everyone here to rest as an excuse to lead the local people away.

Lin Qinfu also took the opportunity to say that his injuries required rest and chose to leave.

The enormous banquet hall was soon left with only Bai Cangshu, Li Qingzi, and a few others.

Bai Cangshu stood, a smile at the corner of his lips.

Looking at Li Qingzi, he said,

"Li Qingzi, you may not realize it, but the more you struggle like this, the more it benefits me."

The interpreter with the high ponytail was surprised to hear Bai Cangshu’s words. This man did not seem respectful toward Miss Li. She was still hesitating over how to phrase the translation—should she alter it into more respectful language, or translate it directly?

Then she saw the tall, handsome man walk up to Li Qingzi, grasp Miss Li’s chin, and lift it, exposing her smooth neck.

That action had clearly crossed a line. The two bodyguards by the door immediately moved, but Li Qingzi raised a hand, stopping them from drawing their guns.

Bai Cangshu did not even look at them. He merely stroked Li Qingzi’s smooth neck, moving downward as he felt goosebumps rise once more across the woman’s skin. Her trembling brought him immense pleasure.

Sin Karma Sequence synchronization rate updated. Sin of Lust synchronization rate: 21%

Not enough, still not enough!

Bai Cangshu pulled hard, and Li Qingzi involuntarily rose to her feet. She instinctively tensed her body, and the white tablecloth before her was instantly sliced open.

Her breathing began to change.

Yet Bai Cangshu wrapped one arm around her waist and led her outside.

"What… exactly are you trying to do…"

Her clumsy Dongxia Language was not the effect of Language Comprehension, but a language Li Qingzi had learned herself. Her tone was somewhat panicked.

Bai Cangshu glanced back at the bewildered interpreter and the two equally confused bodyguards, then led the woman toward the elevator.

"I want you to help me cultivate~"

Li Qingzi’s heartbeat could no longer be restrained, pounding violently in her chest. Countless thoughts flashed through her mind, but the slave restriction gave her splitting headaches whenever she tried to resist or attack Bai Cangshu.

In the end, she was led into a room. Her thoughts returned to her body, and she suddenly remembered that she could use the intelligence she had previously obtained to draw Bai Cangshu’s attention. She immediately said,

"I received news from the Blue House. The American Free Federation seems to be preparing a nuclear strike somewhere in the South Pacific. That is probably the counterattack they have prepared for Great Sun of Finality. We…"

Riiip!

The exquisite black suit was no tougher than paper in Bai Cangshu’s hands.

Li Qingzi turned around, covering only a small part of herself with the remaining clothing. The cold aloofness and arrogance she had displayed when Bai Cangshu first met her were gone, replaced by fear and a pitiful, vulnerable look.

"We should pay attention to East Xia’s movements. Perhaps they will also launch an operation in the Myanmar region…"

She forced herself to remain calm, still trying to use Reincarnator intelligence to draw Bai Cangshu’s attention, but Bai Cangshu was already delighted by the pleasure and the rising synchronization rate.

Riiip!

With another tear, Li Qingzi had no strength left to resist and was pushed onto the bed in despair.