"Wang Xianyu?" After arriving at North River Base, Bai Xuan quickly handled various matters. His timing was rather fortuitous, as the Spaceti Rift had now entered a stable phase. At most, in another two days, it would completely stabilize.
Then, he would be able to activate a series of new Skills. Afterward, he found the person in charge of North River Base sowhat familiar, yet he couldn't quite recall who it was. A sense of familiarity arose from the na combined with the appearance.
"Does it feel familiar?" a voice resounded beside his ear.
This instantly tensed Bai Xuan, giving him a strange feeling of being targeted.
He recognized the newcor at a glance: the head of North River Base, president of New Energy Heavy Industry Group, and Federal Elder, 'Wang Xianyu'. The man was approaching him.
"What's the matter? Can't rember?" Wang Linchi asked teasingly.
Bai Xuan shook his head. "Do we know each other?"
He indeed did not know Wang Linchi. The sense of familiarity vanished the mont he saw the man in person; it had all been an illusion.
"We haven't known each other, per se, but we have indeed t," Wang Linchi said with a grin.
This stunned Bai Xuan. How could they possibly have t? In terms of status, at least, 'Wang Xianyu' was far above him. He couldn't possibly know such an important figure.
"That day I went to the Administration Bureau to process my business license, soone bumped into . That person was in a hurry to..." Wang Linchi described the scene at the ti, which allowed Bai Xuan to quickly understand.
"So, the person I bumped into back then was Boss Wang before he made his mark! If I had latched onto your coattails back then, Boss Wang, I'd at least be a multimillionaire by now." Seeing that Wang Linchi bore no ill will, Bai Xuan joked along.
"That wouldn't work. Even if you were a billionaire, it wouldn't be enough to support all these Heroic Spirits of yours." Wang Linchi glanced at the Heroic Spirits beside Bai Xuan and continued, "In Summoner circles, you're far more famous than I am."
"It was an accident." Bai Xuan noticed Wang Linchi's gaze and couldn't help but give a wry smile.
The Federation's financial support for him had never ceased. His teacher, relatives, and friends also provided assistance. If not for the mission rewards from the Simulator System, these resources would have been a re drop in the ocean for him.
"Alright, seeing as you're a talent," Wang Linchi said, handing over a card. "New Energy Heavy Industry Group has invested here. This is a al card for the canteen; you can eat there for free with this.
"I can't give you any more. The Gold swallowing beast with you is sothing even the Federation struggles to support. Consider this a small token of help."
Bai Xuan was well aware of his own situation and accepted the stranger's goodwill.
"Thank you very much. I was just worrying about this matter." Bai Xuan also knew that Wang Linchi had approached him partly because their paths had crossed once, and partly because his own reputation was substantial enough for this to happen, though, admittedly, it wasn't entirely a good reputation.
"What are you thinking, summoning so many Heroic Spirits? Given your situation, are you planning to fill all nine Heroic Spirit slots?" Wang Linchi asked with curiosity.
"Well, Boss Wang, just consider it a personal hobby." Naturally, Bai Xuan couldn't reveal the true reason. He was indeed sowhat impoverished at the mont, but as long as no accidents occurred, he was confident he could cultivate all nine Heroic Spirits to the tenth awakening stage. But this couldn't be said aloud; voicing it would make him a laughingstock.
Even the Federation's top Summoners wouldn't dare claim to possess enough resources to cultivate nine Unparalleled Quality Heroic Spirits to their tenth awakening. The higher the quality of a Heroic Spirit, the greater the quantity and quality of Awakening Materials needed.
"Your hobby is quite unique," Wang Linchi advised. "However, I must still advise you to act according to your ability and not be blindly overconfident.
"Of course, your success would be for the best. If the Federation gains another supre expert, perhaps the Spaceti Rift problem can be resolved."
Wang Linchi's words were very well-spoken; he had said all the pleasantries.
Bai Xuan didn't find anything amiss and simply nodded. "I just want to give it a try."
"That's quite an ambition. I can't compare to you," Wang Linchi laughed.
This was true. Even the Great Elder wouldn't dare to cultivate nine Heroic Spirits. More importantly, no Summoner in the Federation could guarantee that every Heroic Spirit they summoned would be of Unparalleled Quality. Bai Xuan, however, could. Everything had already been altered; as long as he initiated it, events would unfold according to the pre-set program.
"Don't be ridiculous, Boss Wang. You've already achieved fa and success, while I can barely afford to eat. How can I compare to you?" The wry smile on Bai Xuan's face deepened.
"This is what's called 'laying a deep foundation for a powerful future'," Wang Linchi continued to flatter.
Besides, kind words cost nothing, so why not offer a few more? As for whether the other party believed him, that was their business. Wang Linchi himself didn't believe a single word he'd uttered. Forget the Elder or other council mbers; they wouldn't even believe his punctuation marks. Wang Linchi, at least, believed his own punctuation marks were genuine.
After so perfunctory talk, Wang Linchi and Bai Xuan parted ways. It wasn't appropriate to delve deeper just yet. They had only just t and were, at best, casual acquaintances. The al card was rely intended as a bridge for communication and a Causal Locator.
Indeed, Wang Linchi wasn't being so kind as to simply give Bai Xuan a gift; his aim was to further encroach upon him. Causality was very useful, its most superficial manifestation being the give-and-take of human relationships. He now also understood causality—or, to put it more directly, the rules known as 'human interaction and reciprocity' that had ford with the ergence of civilization. He had mastered these kinds of acquired rules ford by civilization.
Wang Linchi's plan was simple: to examine the Simulator System on Bai Xuan. He always felt things weren't that simple. For example, nine Heroic Spirits might not be Bai Xuan's true limit.
How could one save the world while confined within its frawork? Only by breaking through the frawork could one shatter limitations and beco a qualified savior of the world. Otherwise, if one remained within the frawork, why gift Bai Xuan such a convenient and powerful Golden Finger? This wasn't just to accelerate Bai Xuan's Growth, but also to give him a chance to break the frawork and reach a higher level.
Every protagonist had such an opportunity; it was a manifestation of their Fate. Actually, Wang Linchi also possessed one, but he had already transford it. Otherwise, he could have beco a World. Compared to the opportunities of others, Wang Linchi's was purely good Luck.
Done. Next, I'll just wait to continue sending gifts.
When it ca to interfering with a protagonist, the easiest thod wasn't to play the villain and intercept their opportunities. Doing so without sufficient strength would get one's brains bashed out. Instead, acting as a 'treasure-bestowing boy,' sending them opportunities, served as a springboard for interference. This not only provided cover but also allowed for the acquisition of more in-depth data. The prerequisite was to be like Wang Linchi: items he gifted were treasures in the protagonist's eyes but less valuable than wholesale goods in his own. Otherwise, one would definitely incur massive losses.
Regardless of the thod of interference, one had to possess sufficient strength; otherwise, one would rely beco a stepping stone for the protagonist. Lacking strength yet attempting to emulate the protagonist and seize their opportunities? For things the protagonist could successfully navigate, the chances of anyone else succeeding were practically negligible.
Bai Xuan toyed with the al card in his hand.
He must have been waiting for deliberately! After replaying the events in his mind, Bai Xuan quickly confird this. He had spent so many years in the simulations, and though his mories were blurred, his Experience and insight remained. Thus, he imdiately sensed sothing was off.
So, what does he want from ? Bai Xuan pondered again.
Firstly, aside from possessing nurous high-quality Heroic Spirits, he had no other particular strengths.
He's trying to uncover the secret of how I summon high-quality Heroic Spirits.
Ultimately, Bai Xuan pinpointed this as Wang Linchi's objective. He couldn't help but chuckle. But he probably plans to befriend first before asking.
What a pity... Bai Xuan didn't mind making friends with soone as wealthy as Boss Wang. However, the secret to his Unparalleled Quality Spirits was that *he was them*; there was no other secret at all. Therefore, he couldn't give Wang Linchi the answer he sought.
I'll have to prevent him from becoming desperate, though it shouldn't be an issue in the short term.
And if he truly resorted to force, he might not even be my match. A sharp glint flashed in Bai Xuan's eyes. In terms of Heroic Spirit strength, Wang Linchi couldn't compare. As for power and influence, while Bai Xuan might be poor, his teacher, female confidantes, and other connections were not to be underestimated.
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