Chapter 37

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Chapter 37: How Can You Play Basketball Without Passion?

Ancient Legacy Holder? Bai Qige had no idea what that meant, nor did he understand how the Left Patrol Leader concluded that he was an Ancient Legacy Holder, but he keenly sensed some hesitation in the Left Patrol Leader’s words.

"Oh, so you mean we should turn our conflict into friendship?"

"Exactly, and I have an even deeper idea. You want to restore the glory of Lanruo Temple. In this age, it can be both hard and easy. A temple that fits your status, a religious qualification license to get things done, some funding, and support from connections will surely save you a lot of time. In return, Bloody Earth can gain your friendship. Please rest assured, this is not recruitment; it is merely a gesture of great respect for you, and a sincere wish to turn conflict into friendship."

If threatening doesn’t work, then entice. Bai Qige had to admit that these guys really lacked creativity in their methods.

"If you want to discuss this, let your leader come to see me!" Bai Qige replied noncommittally. The Left Patrol Leader respectfully said, "Master, our leader highly values talented individuals and treats everyone with respect. If you agree, our leader will come soon. We will leave now, so please wait a moment!"

The Left Patrol Leader took away the Eight Night Demons, including the severely injured ones on the ground. Bai Qige pondered for a moment and found it quite interesting. Disguised as Monk Wet Dream, he brought Mugang Xian and the others, who had just become the Three Beasts of Canglan, to create chaos. One of his main purposes was to uncover the true nature of Bloody Earth. If Bloody Earth turned out to be at the level of Shan Jingshou, then without hesitation, Bai Qige would take on the identity of the Blue Civet Cat Demon Emperor and lead Daxiong and Jingxiang to completely devour Bloody Earth, making it his first group of followers.

However, at the moment, the plan to investigate was going even smoother than expected and was somewhat surprising. Shan Jingshou’s father’s organization actually had another Bloody Earth. Not to mention, the name of a previously unheard-of group called Ancient Legacy Holder Heavenly Destiny Religion made Bai Qige feel a bit challenged. A branch organization that was the leader of the underworld in Deep City, with two distinct operations and more than a dozen Psychics as part of a Supernatural Organization—this hidden strength was quite chilling to think about.

However, Bai Qige also felt a bit annoyed, as if just picking a random gang could lead back to some powerful-sounding cult. This luck made Bai Qige wonder if defeating the Heavenly Destiny Religion would just bring forth another powerful sect.

"It started with Psychics, and now there’s also this Ancient Legacy Holder? It seems that the chaos on Earth is even deeper than I imagined. It’s frustrating to suddenly have new twists pop up every few days, especially since Ye Xiao doesn’t have any relevant knowledge in his memories. It appears he isn’t someone of high caliber, either."

While complaining, Bai Qige couldn’t help but think of the Left Patrol Leader. He seemed respectful and ordinary but could be described as cunning and sharp-minded, with hidden ambitions. Bai Qige wasn’t afraid of ruthless people; no matter how fierce you are, if you’re bold enough to cut through with weapons from your doorstep all the way to the United Nations, let’s see how long you can keep that up.

The Left Patrol Leader came with murderous intent, and the Eight Night Demons lurking around were his hidden weapons. Bai Qige was sure of this. After three years of training in the Middle-earth World, he was very sensitive to such matters. However, after a brief exchange, the Left Patrol Leader calmly assessed the situation and felt he might not be able to deal with Bai Qige. If the conflict escalated, it would actually be harmful to his organization. So he quickly changed his approach, softening his demeanor and speaking sincerely, offering benefits based on Bai Qige’s displayed ambitions and suggesting peace instead of conflict.

He could be imposing while remaining humble, handling situations smoothly, adapting easily, yet without appearing as a cunning person. Such a character could generally be described as a formidable figure. More importantly, Bai Qige felt that the Left Patrol Leader might not have truly used all his strength; he might have hidden cards. At the very least, Bai Qige couldn’t figure out how the Left Patrol Leader vanished and hid, though Bai Qige himself didn’t reveal his full capabilities either.

With such a person around, Bai Qige immediately raised his expectations of Bloody Earth’s true strength by two levels. But now was not the time for words. Bai Qige turned and returned to the warehouse to check on Shan Jingshou’s condition. If Bloody Earth showed more strength, then the importance of this young leader would also rise significantly.

Inside the warehouse, Shan Jingshou was still tied to a chair, soaking wet. It was hard to tell if it was sweat or water that had splashed on him. His expression was blank, with his eyes rolled back, his tongue sticking out, and drool dripping from his mouth. What once was a handsome face now looked like that of a person with severe mental disabilities. Of course, you could say he looked like a fool too, as his mouth kept moving, murmuring:

"I love basketball. I really love basketball. I absolutely adore basketball…"

Bai Qige, seeing this, was very surprised, "Gorilla, what did you do? Did you break him so quickly?"

Mugang Xian turned his head and showed a passionate smile, "According to the coach’s instructions, I used learning tools to give him five hours of uninterrupted intensive training! We just started to see some results! When I first became vice president of the Xiangbei Basketball Club, I studied some psychological books on how to motivate teammates, and it’s really coming in handy now."

To develop such a technique after reading some simple psychology books? That’s impressive! Bai Qige looked at Mugang Xian with a new perspective, then patted Mugang Xian’s shoulder with a satisfied expression, "Very good, I didn’t expect you had this skill. You’ll be the chief interrogator at Lanruo Temple, oh no, the new employee training officer!"

"Yes, everything is for the great and sacred basketball!"

A powerful response, followed by a strong military salute. Seeing this, Bai Qige couldn’t help but reassess the effect of the Mind Devil Transformation on ordinary people. Soul Interference could create a permanent mental imprint, a great method to control minds, but it would greatly affect the subject, making their thoughts dull and their minds confused. Since Mugang Xian and the others had great use, he decided not to use such a severe method and switched to a milder but effective hypnosis.

Bai Qige rarely used such a gentle approach before, but it seemed to be too strong. The Gorilla had transformed into a passionate basketball fanatic, which was convenient, saving him the trouble of convincing him with words.

Upon closer inquiry, it turned out that the training method wasn’t that extraordinary. Mugang Xian was just speaking at super high speeds, repeatedly whispering in Shan Jingshou’s ear about how much he loved basketball, really loved basketball, absolutely adored basketball, while also adding some physical discomfort to make Shan Jingshou remember these words. It seemed insignificant at first glance, but combined with five hours of uninterrupted efforts and the three of them taking turns, it became quite terrifying. Anyway, Shan Jingshou looked completely broken now.

Bai Qige had no choice but to push back the three Gorillas who were still full of energy and completely under the control of their fiery spirit. He wanted Shan Jingshou to take a break; otherwise, if the people from Bloody Earth saw him in such a broken state, they might have no choice but to resort to an all-out fight.

Shan Jingshou’s father arrived quickly, just before dawn, around six o’clock. He was a slightly chubby middle-aged man with short hair and a warm smile. He didn’t look like a gang leader or someone in charge of a Supernatural Organization, which was understandable. After all, it was hard to imagine a giant with an imposing square build, styled hair, a thick beard, and eyes that could look fierce, making a name for himself in a more subtle way.

He didn’t come with a large group; only the Left Patrol Leader was by his side. When he entered the warehouse, he took a distant look and saw his son sleeping. He didn’t say much, just smiled gently and began to talk calmly with Bai Qige.

"Master, continuing this fight brings no benefit to either of us. How about we stop and come to an agreement?"

"You think just saying we stop means we can stop? But I’m not so sure. You, being in the underworld, care a lot about your reputation, right? Can you really let go of this grudge? You won’t just turn around and hire someone to take revenge, will you?"

"Haha, Master, you’re joking! These days, there aren’t many gangs that rely on constant fighting and killing. I’m not like my son, who is still young and reckless. The brothers under me trust me with their lives, and I wouldn’t waste their lives over a bit of pride. Wouldn’t that be foolish? If pride could be sold, I’d give my brothers bonuses instead!"