Chapter 443: Big Brother Arrested, Selling Discs?

"Deal!"

"The sonorous, powerful voice accompanied the rumbling of the wheel of fate."

"..."

"Have you heard about it?"

"Amidst the Human Race's fervent all-people construction, occasional noise also appears."

"Perhaps it's because the Human Race's first and most orthodox Supreme Lord has the background of Fuxi the Great Sage—and, as everyone knows, what is Fuxi the Great Sage famous for?"

"Eight Trigrams!"

"There's a saying: those near vermilion become red; those near ink become black… likewise, those near the Eight Trigrams inevitably become skewed."

"The people of this era's Human Race, though innately possessing kindness inherited from Nüwa the Mother,"

"But Fuxi the Great Sage's 'Eight Trigrams spirit' has already spread silently and invisibly, and the person-to-person transmission phenomenon can no longer be contained."

"The Human Race remains kind, but to call it simple and honest… it's quite sharp."

"Discussing the various strategies of the Royal Court behind the scenes, criticizing the current situation, is a common occurrence."

"In response, Human King Paoqi merely laughed it off and didn't take it to heart."

"Furthermore, they set up an ornamental column before the Royal Court where one could leave messages and advice; any clan member who didn't understand or was dissatisfied with any of the Royal Court's strategies could write it there—this was equivalent to a petition box."

"Moreover, there are no surveillance cameras of that sort!"

"Such behavior shows that the masters of the Human Race are every clan member, who have the qualification and right to participate in the Human Race's construction and unleash the enthusiasm and strength of the vast compatriots."

"Of course, enthusiasm is one thing, but spreading rumors and slander is not allowed… although there is no surveillance, there exists the art of heavenly secrets and divination!"

"Someone can, with a finger calculation, directly apprehend the rumor-monger and send them for labor-reform education."

"So, the prevailing customs of the Human Race nowadays are still fairly proper."

"Most people have a sense of proportion, so rumor-mongers are few—or rather, those who dare to speak out on certain matters do so with high confidence, not baseless fabrication."

"Speaking recklessly, one must take responsibility!"

"That's precisely why."

"Trust between people is still quite reliable."

"At this moment, someone looks mysterious, as if about to break some big news; immediately, small groups of three or five gather, taking advantage of their leisure after work to listen to gossip to relieve fatigue, chattering and asking, 'What have you heard?'"

"'Isn't King Paoqi entering the pre‑retirement process? The next Feng Hou will begin gradually transferring power, acting as regent for the Human Race, to minimize the turmoil of the royal succession.' The burly man who raised the topic whispered, 'But as far as I know, this Regent Prince is quite a character!'"

"'Huh? What do you mean?' Someone immediately became curious."

"'Yes, yes, why do you say that?'"

"'Well, it's naturally because my brother‑in‑law's sister‑in‑law's uncle's aunt's son's father‑in‑law…' The burly man's connections are so tangled, nobody knows where they've gone astray—'The information coming from their side is that our next Feng Hou Majesty often frequents a holiday villa where beautiful women of the neighboring Wu Clan appear.'"

"Wow!"

"Heavens!"

"Real or fake?"

"Unbelievable!"

"The scene became chaotic for a moment."

"'Brother, don't make things up… the consequences are serious!' someone reminded."

"'This is true! I'm not lying to you!' The burly man strained, his face turning red as he swore to heaven, desperately proving he wasn't lying—otherwise his future son would lack… At the same time, he silently recited the Actor's Self‑Cultivation; as a qualified intelligence worker, now acting as a stand‑in actor, arranging his big boss's private life, making it look plausible yet vague, half‑revealed, half‑concealed, is truly no easy task."

"Oh, right—there's no need to worry about his son's problem."

"Because someone had divined for him beforehand, he will have only daughters, no sons, so swearing deadly oaths in certain respects is meaningless."

"In that situation, if he had a son? That would be terribly wrong."

"However, only the parties involved know this… the clansmen who gathered also advised him, 'Don't be so hard on yourself; don't swear such a deadly oath.'"

"Of course, likewise, the burly man's credibility skyrocketed—in the Honghuang heavens and earth, there truly exists a 'Heaven'!"

"Rashly swearing oaths might one day come true."

"'Unbelievable… unbelievable!' an old man sighed, 'The first Feng Hou Majesty was so upright, so pure, her virtue shining through the ages…'"

"'But the next Feng Hou is… so promiscuous!'"

"The old man sighed with feeling."

"'Perhaps the Regent Prince is doing this for some hidden reason?' someone interjected, guiding the crowd—a tiny moustache perched above the lip, eyes darting shrewdly."

"'What hidden motive could there be in promiscuity?' the earlier burly man glared, 'I'm poorly educated—don't fool me!'"

"'Don't worry, don't worry—I'm well read and won't deceive you!' That person stroked his small moustache, squinting with a smile, 'I've just carefully examined the Royal Court's future strategic deployment, the Regent Prince's outlook for the future.'"

"'Although the document goes on and on with lots of data arguing how population quantity and quality affect our Human Race… after I summarized it, it boils down to: have more children! Have better children!'"

"The small‑moustached man said proudly, 'But childbearing involves far too many considerations.'"

"'The male‑female ratio! The physical fitness of both sexes!'"

"'Wait, wait, wait, wait!'"

"'Our Human Race now has a one‑to‑one male‑female ratio… and when discussing physical fitness, the toll of childbirth on the mother is also significant.'"

"'These are all factors hindering the prosperous development of our Human Race!'"

"'I understand this principle… and the high‑level officials in the Royal Court will understand it even better.'"

"'Faced with such a dilemma, how should we break through?'"

"'I didn't understand before… but now, with a clue from a brother, I think I've figured it out!'"

"'Bring in external help!'"

"The small‑moustached man shook his head and swayed, 'This is truly a brilliant move!'"

"'Going out to the wilds to seek reproductive resources… even personally taking the lead, unreserved—truly a benevolent ruler!'"

"The burly man listened, his eyes widening like bronze bells, 'Is that really the case?'"

"It must be correct!" the little bearded man said confidently.

"This is too unbelievable..." someone looked shocked, "Messing around with male-female relations like this, aren't you afraid of polluting our pure human bloodline?"

"You can't put it that way..." the little bearded man pondered, "If a noble lady of our clan is forced to marry out, perhaps it could be called a kind of 'merged' bloodline."

"The Regent Prince is male... going out and being flirtatious, that should count as active merging, right?"

"Furthermore."

"Whether there is reproductive isolation is still uncertain!"

"Speaking reasonably... the world is so big, if we could encounter a race that can intermarry universally, that would actually be a fortune."

"Moreover, what exactly happens really depends on the quality of the offspring born."

"Can they inherit our peerless perceptiveness? Tenacious will?"

"Does their appearance match our aesthetic, can it strike straight at the heart?"

"If all that is possible... then there's nothing big about it."

"Regent Prince, maybe he actually did a good thing!"

The more the little bearded man spoke, the more confident he seemed.

Exactly!

That's how it is!

If there is no benefit, then naturally the purity and nobility of the human bloodline must not be shaken.

But if after interbreeding, each generation becomes stronger than the last?

Could we still carry forward the human race's dreams, with the culture's substance unchanged, and the human pursuit unchanged...

Then what's the point of bloodline purity!

"Right!"

Many listeners nodded heavily, feeling it made sense.

The big man, the old elder, and the little bearded man glanced at each other unintentionally, all wearing a deep smile of 'plan succeeded'.

This is a play.

However, this play isn't over yet... since it was originally baseless, it can't be nailed down as fact; we need to leave some suspense so that someone can later refresh their image.

— Fengxi's lack of scruples is a temporary strategic need, not that he truly lacks scruples.

He still cares about face!

If he didn't mess around with male-female relations, why should he take the blame!

Thus, naturally, someone stepped forward, leaving a loophole for him to later overturn the verdict.

"Prince Fengxi, he's not that kind of person."

A young officer in armor hesitated before speaking, "I don't believe it!"

"Huh... Erwa, you're back from guard duty?" the old elder's eyes lit up as he greeted.

"Second grand-uncle!" the young officer straightened up, "Yes."

"Don't just make up stories about the Prince..." he looked at the little bearded man, "I've had close contact with this person..."

"He is affable and approachable, upright and noble, beloved by all; the entire military of our human race supports him and backs him to become the next Wind Lord."

"How could such a person engage in wanton male-female relations?"

"I think there must be some misunderstanding here."

"But... but..." the big man muttered, "Earlier, I was also doubtful about those rumors spreading among my relatives."

"Prince Fengxi is a figure approved by Majesty Paoqi, and before the regency, he was also the Chancellor of the human royal court!"

"For years, he has never made a mistake, and his conduct is universally acknowledged as outstanding."

"Just... the husband of my sister-in-law's aunt's uncle's son... he works as a cleaner at the winery where he was on vacation."

"Although he didn't directly witness the scene, there is genuine video evidence."

"But!"

"He heard the sounds!"

The big man vividly described, "Mmm... mmm... ah... ahhh... oh..."

"This is one aspect."

"On the other hand."

"When he was cleaning up the rooms, in some trash bins he saw scattered discarded pages with some article content..."

The big man furtively glanced around, feeling guilty like a thief, then pulled out a small booklet from his sleeve and opened it in front of everyone.

Just a moment.

Those present instantly felt they had opened the door to a new world, seeing a brand new heaven and earth.

What "Top Ten Divine Implements".

What "Jade Chamber Essentials".

What "Male vigor never wanes, female eliminates all illnesses".

What "Moderation lies in fixing the qi, calming the mind, harmonizing the will... when the three qi are complete, the spirits return as one".

Besides that, there are also things like the "Five Expeditions", "Five Desires", "Ten Movements", "Seven Harms Eight Benefits", "Nine Methods", etc.

……

A nearly complete ×-studies treatise!

It almost systematically introduces all aspects, advocating that actions should be moderate, not overly indulgent, which would be harmful and damage health; nor overly restrained, without proper release, which can also easily cause bodily problems.

Moreover, it also explains how to practice in order to increase conception odds and produce superior offspring.

"This is my relative who, after much effort, organized the stuff from the waste paper basket..." the big man whispered, "If read elsewhere, this material might be a bit embarrassing, but it's still not unacceptable."

Unfortunately, it really appeared in the wrong place!

My relative, he doesn't even think about going astray... but I really can't help thinking about it in a crooked way!

The burly man said, leaving the young officer speechless.

After a long while, he awkwardly tried to cover up: "Perhaps... perhaps, it's just that His Highness had a sudden whim there and casually wrote a book on eugenics?"

As he spoke, his voice trailed off into laughter... even he himself doubted it.

"Sigh..." the old man shook his head, "This matter is troublesome... forget it, it's not a big deal either way."

Everyone looked over with strange eyes, yet saw the old man completely composed.

In selecting a king for our human race, our requirements mainly focus on ability.

If ability is sufficient, one can handle practical affairs and lead the people to improve day by day—that qualifies.

As for private morals... as long as one doesn't violate the minimum moral standard—the law—we actually have nothing to nitpick about, right?

His Highness being a bit promiscuous, with mutual consent... it's just a small matter!

"Exactly! Exactly!" the little-bearded man clapped approvingly, "His Highness hasn't harmed his own people, merely being 'close' with the Wu Clan... the Wu Clan hasn't protested strongly, so why are we worrying needlessly?"

"Let's disperse, let's disperse... everyone just go home!"

He flicked his sleeve and just walked away.

"Indeed..." the burly man's face showed deep emotion, as if suddenly enlightened, deeply moved; regarding his earlier act of spreading a little gossip out of vanity, he felt remorseful, ashamed before the many sages of the human race who have taught year after year.

"I was wrong!"

The burly man sighed, folded the small booklet, slipped it back into his sleeve, pushed aside the surrounding crowd, and strode away, leaving everyone somewhat dazed.

Everyone looked at each other, not quite understanding the abrupt end of the topic.

However, they also went along with it and dispersed, letting everything return to its previous tranquility.

"But..."

That burly man hadn't even walked past three street corners when someone wearing a large hood intercepted him.

"Big brother, uh... you sell discs? No, you sell books?"

The previously serious burly man immediately broke into a smile: "Sincere Hui... five yuan!"

A shady transaction took place here.

And afterward, they conducted over a hundred such transactions in succession!

……

This corner's story is not the only one.

Throughout the human race, countless corners are simultaneously enacting this at the same moment!

Someone sacrificed their integrity to achieve the human race's strategy!

(End of chapter)