Chapter 199: Taking Risks for Love

The latest task of the Wanwu Youque System is to spread the ideology of the Flaw, to make over seven thousand people believe that the Flaw is...

While *Justice Weekly* spreads the Dao of love, it also promotes the Incomplete Dao.

After all, the purpose of the Justice Alliance is to promote laws, break established rules, and create new rule standards, which is the only way for Lin Bai to grasp the power of discourse in the Cultivation World.

Over these past two days, his Internal Energy has been steadily increasing, proving that more people have joined the ranks of creating the Flaw. However, the task has not yet shown as complete.

Lin Bai ponders that it is highly likely that those who create the Flaw are insincere; they create the Flaw for the sake of the Flaw, but deep down, they do not truly identify with the Flaw, which is why the task has remained incomplete.

But, to make a person identify with the Flaw?

That seems a bit difficult!

If not for the rewards of the Incomplete System, Lin Bai would not identify with the Flaw from the bottom of his heart either; at the very least, he cannot appreciate the Venus de Milo...

From creating flawed items to influencing people's thoughts, the tasks of the Wanwu Youque System are becoming increasingly difficult.

It is not just the Wanwu Youque System.

The high emotional intelligence task of the Great Language System is also in a state of suspension.

It is not that Lin Bai does not know how to do it; the key is that the rewards the Great Language System gave later made him lose interest. Things like "God-provoking and man-hating" or "You Smile When You See Me"—aside from making people fear him more and attracting more enemies—are basically of no help in combat.

However, making people fearful could be combined with the tasks of the Super Villain System, but Lin Bai has always felt that he is struggling for survival, and from the bottom of his heart, he does not identify as a villain...

The Poison Pill recipes of the Medicine God System, the Craftsman God System forging famous weapons for people of prestige, the Pet System finding suitable cultivation techniques for Xiaobai, the prestige tasks of the Sect Leader System, the Super Idol System accumulating fans...

Lin Bai is actually burdened with quite a few tasks, but most of the rewards for these tasks currently do not help much with his strength, and he does not want to deliberately complete these tasks, nor does he have that much time.

At this moment, what Lin Bai cares about most is "Moon Chasing," the reward from the Yuelao System, as this reward can directly increase his strength.

Moreover, after coordinating all his tasks, Lin Bai discovered a shortcut: strengthening his power and influence.

If the Justice Alliance encompasses the Spirit Tool Pavilion and Medicine King Valley, the tasks of the Medicine God System and the Craftsman God System could be completed without any effort. The Medicine God System could directly borrow the pill recipes of Medicine King Valley, and as for the Craftsman God System forging weapons for famous people, by the time that happens, he himself will be a person of prestige, and forging weapons for himself will be enough...

It can be said that Lin Bai has developed from the initial state of being unable to survive without doing tasks to the optimal state where tasks and life coexist.

Regardless of what the members of the Justice Alliance think of him as their Alliance Leader, it is undeniable that Lin Bai already has his own base of support.

After all.

Even an emperor cannot make every subject follow his every word.

Maintaining balance, keeping things passable on the surface, and ensuring the base of support continues to grow is enough.

Therefore.

On the eve of the storm, Lin Bai is living very leisurely; he is adjusting his mindset.

All day long, Lin Bai has been hanging out in the player groups; compared to the isolated natives, players can always bring him more information.

For example.

The Shanlu Group in Yinmucheng has established a scientific research department, intending to combine the weapon technology of the Real World with Weapon Refinement in the game to create more powerful weapons.

Of course, it is not just the Shanlu Group that wants to do this; groups in the game that have reached a certain scale all have this intention, and the Weapon Refinement group of the Beggar Sect has also been working in this direction, it is just that their level of professionalism cannot compare to the wealthy and powerful Shanlu Group.

Some tycoon players, having witnessed the glory of the Beggar Sect, have started scattering money in the game, forcibly recruiting players to form sects, and it is said they have set their sights on the entertainment industry, intending to walk a different path.

There is gossip that the national team intends to enter the fray, preparing to build a virtual nation within the game to conduct real scientific research.

Some say that players on the Shenmo Dalu side have encountered real angels, but the angels did not even know there was a Xianxia Continent across the ocean.

Others say that players have encountered reclusive masters, and under the irrigation of various heavenly treasures, their levels have broken through level ninety-nine, reaching the Golden Core realm, becoming the veritable number one player...

All kinds of dazzling news.

In short.

The world is so big, all sorts of things are happening, and the excitement is not all concentrated here at the Beggar Sect.

It is just that.

Lin Bai's sudden rise has overshadowed the brilliance of most players.

Regardless, one thing must be admitted: players are replacing the native inhabitants, step by step becoming the protagonists of the world.

Beggar Sect players rarely talk about Lin Bai.

But synthesizing all kinds of information, Lin Bai still reached the conclusion that he remains the most dazzling NPC in the eyes of all players.

This is not a good thing!

To those bellicose players, "most dazzling" also means a golden, shining achievement!

This is probably the reason why the Game Company has always allowed him, this virus, to exist; although he is disrupting the game, to a certain extent, his existence has also increased the playability of the game and become the driving force for players to move forward. If he were the CEO of the Game Company, he would not clear out this cash cow either.

Having analyzed the reason, Lin Bai looked up at the sky and gave a scoffing laugh: "Puppets!"

"What puppets?" Daoxu, having sensed something, asked subconsciously.

"Everyone and everything between heaven and earth are nothing but puppets of the chess players. In the end, it is nothing more than comparing whose chess player is more brilliant!" Lin Bai said leisurely, "Daoxu, do you think there will ever be a day when a chess piece might jump up and bite the chess player?"

"How could a chess piece bite a chess player?" Daoxu snorted, "Unless it can transform from a chess piece into a chess player. Lin Bai, what are you trying to say?"

Lin Bai smiled, turned back to look at Daoxu, and pointed at the sky: "This is the reason why I have always wanted to become the Heavenly Dao!"

"..." Daoxu looked at Lin Bai; the disgust brought by the Resistance Arrow remained, yet at this moment, he actually felt a tiny trace of admiration for this young man full of wicked ideas, though he still muttered in his heart that if you could become the Heavenly Dao, it would only be if the Heavens were truly blind.

That night.

After Lin Bai helped the editorial department of *Justice Weekly* polish the content of *Immortal Fate Legend*, the players began the intense work of layout, illustration, and printing...

The little fox watched with great interest from the side; after all, she had also participated in the performance and was quite looking forward to how she would appear in the book.

Of course.

She would prefer it if Lin Bai could tailor a story exclusively for her, preferably with Lin Bai as the protagonist, but the suggestion was rejected as soon as it was voiced.

Lin Bai did not completely extinguish her hopes, only telling her that the time was not yet right.

Some tasks can be done in advance, while others cannot.

If there were some strange and bizarre tasks in the future that would make a name for a pet, and I defined the little fox's character too early, it would be difficult to change it later.

Lin Bai cannot do everything perfectly, but he tries his best to avoid mistakes he can avoid; this is the way of survival he strictly adheres to.

……

"Immortal Legend: Qinghua Romance" was released on the second day.

With many people and plenty of money, plus the super strength and control of Golden Core Cultivators from various sects, it was not difficult to produce a batch of books in one night; publications in the Xianxia World do not need version numbers, they can be sold directly after being printed.

As soon as the new book hit the market, the tortuous story and exquisite illustrations immediately caused a sensation in Qian City.

Previous publications in the Xianxia World were all printed with movable type, and even if there were illustrations, they were mostly rough and unbearable. However, the photos taken by the digital camera were perfectly reproduced on paper by the Color Printer, as if the real people had been printed on it, which immediately made everyone regard it as a miracle, believing this to be the means of immortals.

Moreover.

The extras appearing in the photos were real Cultivators, flying through the air and burrowing into the ground, with their spells frozen in an instant, which allowed people to intuitively see what battles between real Cultivators were like!

Not to mention that the Temperament and appearance of Qingyu and Huaxi Furen were truly impressive. With the background blurred, the commoners of Qian City did not even realize that all the illustrations were taken in the mountains around Qian City.

Almost all the commoners believed that this was something that had truly happened, only that it had been recorded by the means of immortals.

……

A beauty bathing in the green pool water, with her fair shoulders exposed above the water, a view from behind was enough to set one's imagination running wild;

A white fox delivering a letter, a beauty standing by the window, her eyes full of longing for her lover;

Before the Discipline Hall, Qingyu knelt on the ground with mottled scars on his back, but his gaze remained persistent, and he gritted his teeth and said, "I do not regret it";

Before the two armies, Huaxi Furen unhesitatingly blocked the Sword Qi shot at Qingyu……

……

At this moment.

Qingyu and Huaxi were no longer just flat paper characters in "Justice Weekly"; they had truly come alive, becoming three-dimensional and vivid.

Especially the classic lines on the illustrations: "I never regret it. The two luckiest things in my life: one was meeting you; the other was falling in love with you;"

"For you, I am willing to go against the whole world."

"I know we two cannot be together, but I am willing to bear the pain for you, just like a moth, knowing it will be hurt, I will still throw myself into the fire without hesitation……"

"Being able to die in your arms is the luck of my life."

……

As soon as the new book hit the market, it was snapped up. The commoners of Qian City went crazy, and regardless of whether they were literate or not, they took pride in grabbing a copy of the novel.

The initial price set by the Beggar Sect Disciple for "Immortal Fate Legend" was half a tael of silver per copy; after all, their labor was free.

Later, in a situation where the book was hard to find, one book was driven up to three taels of silver.

The editorial department of "Justice Weekly" leaped to become the most profitable department of the Beggar Sect in just a few days, achieving for the first time making money in the game instead of just throwing money into it.

The commoners of Qian City erupted with great enthusiasm for cultivation.

In front of the station of the Evil Five Sects, there was a long line of young people who wanted to learn the Dao.

Many unmarried young women also participated; they began to yearn for the love of Huaxi Furen and hoped to meet a man who could sacrifice everything for them.

The special issue on the Law Cultivation of the Love Dao was regarded as a golden rule by the young men and women of Qian City in just one day, as they felt they could also become immortal couples like Qingyu and Huaxi Furen……

……

"City Lord, we cannot let Lin Bai control 'Justice Weekly' anymore. With such a propaganda tool in his hands, it is enough for him to lead people's thoughts. If this continues, Qian City will no longer be under our control." The scholar reported the problem to the City Lord with an anxious face.

"Even knowing it is fake, the love between Qingyu and Huaxi Furen depicted in the book is truly enviable!" Guo Yuan flipped through the "Immortal Legend" in his hand and sighed dejectedly, "Zhao, you say Lin Bai is sparing no effort to promote the path of Law Cultivation, is it really possible to succeed in cultivating the Love Dao?"

"City Lord?" The scholar widened his eyes, remembering what the City Lord and Lao Mi had been doing in the mansion these past two days, and his face turned pale, "City Lord, you have been bewitched by Lin Bai. He is not a savior, he is a demon who truly brings chaos to the world! If you don't wake up, Qian City is in danger! We must find a way to get rid of Lin Bai; his danger has already far exceeded that of the Heavenly Descended……"

"I know what I have been doing these days. The Love Dao is indeed fascinating; I feel I have grasped a little of its true meaning." Guo Yuan looked at the scholar with a smile and said, "However, it is indeed time to find a way to get rid of Lin Bai. The Beggar Sect will only go astray in his hands. Only by getting rid of Lin Bai can Lao Mi truly master the Beggar Sect. Only then can the Heavenly Descended be used by me."

"……" A deep look of worry flashed in the scholar's eyes.

At this moment.

His hatred for Lin Bai reached its peak.

However, the fact that the City Lord made the decision to get rid of Lin Bai because he was suppressing Lao Mi gave him a glimmer of hope; there was still room for things to be saved.

This could be considered trying to steal a chicken only to end up losing the rice!

If Lin Bai died, a mere Lao Mi would be easier to deal with. Even if the Heavenly Descended were Undying and Indestructible, with his methods, it would be enough to torture him until he wished he were dead, and from then on, he would disappear in front of the City Lord.

Guo Yuan pondered for a moment and said, "Zhao, I am afraid the letter I sent to the Zhenguo Duke last time will not be taken seriously. You should go to the Zhenguo Duke Mansion yourself, take "Justice Weekly" and "Immortal Fate Legend" with you, tell him everything that has happened in Qian City recently, and then tell him that Yunyang County Princess has fallen in love with Lin Bai, but Lin Bai only wants to use Yunyang County Princess to cultivate the Love Dao. The Zhenguo Duke dotes on Yunyang County Princess the most; I believe he will make proper arrangements for Lin Bai."

"Yes." The scholar cupped his hands to accept the order and turned to leave.

"Wait." The City Lord called him back.

"City Lord, any other instructions?" The scholar asked.

"……" The City Lord looked at the scholar and hesitated, "Help me hide the matter between me and Lao Mi. Tell the Zhenguo Duke that the content in "Justice Weekly" is all fabricated……"

……

【CPs need hype, love needs to be promoted; you have created a love story between the CPs that is enough to make the world yearn for it (Completed); Reward: Moon-Chasing (Issued)】

【Love can resolve hatred; turn two people who hate each other into a CP and promote their deeds; Reward: Heavenly River (You can temporarily draw a river to separate two people in love, making them unable to see each other)】

Not long after "Immortal Fate Legend: Qinghua Legend" was released, the Yuelao System sent a notification of success, and then the Yuelao System issued a new task, which was still to form a CP.

With the Moon Elder Red Thread, it is not difficult to make two hateful people fall in love, but the task reward seems ordinary: drawing a Heavenly River.

Up to now.

Lin Bai had not seen many pairs of Daoist companions in the Cultivation World, unless he could keep creating CPs and make everyone in the world fall in love.

Otherwise.

Separating two people in love is just a useless Skill for him.

(End of this chapter)