Chapter 50
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Chapter 50: The Old Monk Also Has a Background
"Fortunately, the old monk found you early. You still have a long way to go before you truly transform into the Three Burials Demon Buddha. In the future, if you practice the martial arts I pass on to you diligently, you will naturally be able to control the dark side and walk the right path. If you are willing, I am happy to take you as my disciple when the mountains open again. During this time, you can stay with me, and I can guide you!"
At this moment, Principal Li was still in shock that he was actually the reincarnation of a super great demon, so he naturally agreed! Although it was just a spoken agreement, they became much more familiar after deciding.
Once seated again, Principal Li felt a mix of emotions, surprised and uncertain, but he was quite composed, and gradually calmed down. Then the topic returned to the beginning, "Master, oh no, Brother, your noble ambition is admirable. To be able to contribute to it is also my honor! May I ask if there are any special rules for you to pass on your skills?"
Bai Qige smiled slightly, "There are no special rules. To enlighten all beings is to teach without discrimination. You may freely teach the Tendon Change Classic, but recently there may be a group of people who need you, Junior Martial Brother, to teach them first!"
"Okay, may I ask who they are?"
"Calculating the time, they should be arriving soon! You might as well sit for a while; you will probably see them very soon."
Bai Qige smiled gently; he had previously called Long Aotian, which was actually to communicate with Long Aotian and the Meteorological Bureau about his willingness to discuss matters with them, and the agreed time was today.
Not long after, people from the Meteorological Bureau arrived. There were five of them, led by a serious-looking middle-aged man who had the typical authority of a government official. As soon as he entered, he looked around sharply and walked briskly towards Bai Qige. His words were not exactly gentle, but they were not rude either; they were straightforward and had a military tone.
"Hello, Master Wet Dream. I am a staff member from the Extreme Weather Response Office. I have some matters to discuss! Could you please let this friend step outside for a moment?"
To be honest, this request was not very heavy, just a simple notice to clear the room. But Principal Li was no ordinary person. Even in Deep City, he was a significant figure; nationally, he was well-known. Though he was not involved in politics, he had many friends in various fields. He could casually chat with high-ranking officials and, because of his royal background, he was always looked up to. This request, along with the firm pressure behind it, made him a bit displeased.
However, even if he was slightly displeased, his deep composure prevented him from reacting on the spot. Now that he had acknowledged Bai Qige as his senior, he felt that Bai Qige’s matters were his own. He took out his phone and made a call.
"Hello, is this Huang Zongling from the House of Royal Relatives? This is Li Wei. Isn’t the Fourth Princess’s eighteenth birthday coming up? I plan to send her a gift, and I was wondering if the Emperor has any recent preferences on this matter. Is it still about promoting thrift? Oh, there’s no such idea recently, as long as it’s not ostentatious, is that right? Got it!"
After hanging up the phone, Principal Li calmly said, "I am consulting the master about the Fourth Princess’s birthday gift. It’s quite urgent, so you can wait outside for a moment. Once I finish talking with the master, you can come in."
The middle-aged man looked carefully at Principal Li for a moment, as if trying to recognize his face. Then he saluted, said nothing, turned, and carefully closed the door behind him, standing outside.
Principal Li’s influence seemed to be even more effective than he had imagined. Bai Qige felt that his 100 Experience Points investment and all the prior preparations were truly worthwhile. He had now transformed from a nobody into a connected charlatan with background, an umbrella, and power.
"Is it these little guys you want me to teach your skills to, senior brother?"
When Principal Li saw these obviously well-connected people, he also understood some of Bai Qige’s plans. His gaze became slightly playful, and Bai Qige smiled gently, "My grand wish is to help all beings, not to cause chaos and rebellion, so gaining official support is only natural."
Principal Li quickly realized that this kind of power, when shared freely, could indeed cause big trouble and alert the authorities. Approaching matters from the official side was a clever and gentle approach. He smiled and didn’t mind being used a little.
"You truly are a wise one, my senior. However, these are trivial matters. Coincidentally, the Fourth Princess’s birthday is approaching, and at my age, I really don’t know what little girls like. I wonder if you have any advice?"
After about ten minutes, Principal Li called in the middle-aged man who had been standing outside. He sat down calmly, making it clear that he intended to get involved in this matter.
The middle-aged man hesitated for a moment, then politely asked if the master, being a capable and extraordinary person, would be willing to help the country. Bai Qige happily replied that he was of an age where he preferred freedom and did not like restrictions. However, he believed everyone should contribute to the country’s rise and fall, so he was very willing to help and intended to offer his lifelong knowledge to the nation.
Additionally, he was very considerate and worried that the Meteorological Bureau might not understand his teachings, so he first passed on his lifelong knowledge to Principal Li, who had rich educational experience, and then asked Principal Li to teach it to the Meteorological Bureau.
Then, as the middle-aged man watched Principal Li transform into a living book of knowledge, his face showed signs of distress. With the conversation reaching this point, there was nothing more to say. He left with a few kind words, presumably to report back to his superiors.
The first direct confrontation with the Meteorological Bureau thus came to an end. If the Meteorological Bureau was merely a bureaucratic institution that weighed pros and cons, then Bai Qige, holding Long Aotian in his left hand and Principal Li, who had a strong background, in his right, could also be considered someone with influence. As long as he didn’t recklessly act under the identity of Monk Wet Dream, this false identity could stand firmly, allowing him to move freely in the world without raising unnecessary suspicion or trouble.
But even if there were still some troubles, those were matters for the future. The priority right now was to establish a school and a sect.
On the chosen day, the guests had arrived, and Mountain Fox came personally to show his respect. On one hand, he wanted to learn the true way to practice the Tendon Change Classic, but on the other hand, today was also the day his son Shan Jingshou truly became a disciple of Lanruo Temple, so he had to be there.
Long Aotian, Mugang Xian, Mugong Yan, Gongcheng Liang, and Shan Jingshou came together, looking a bit strange. Long Aotian felt quite scared of this master, but he also had to admit that this master had helped him a lot. Just the kindness of teaching him had already formed a true bond between them, so he couldn’t miss this occasion.
Mugang Xian, Gongcheng Liang, and Mugong Yan were even more confused. That day, Bai Qige’s strong brainwashing had gradually faded, and they finally realized what they had been doing during this time. If given the choice, they would prefer never to see Bai Qige again in their lives and wouldn’t want to learn that strange skill, The Way of Basketball. But there was no way out. The night before, while they were sleeping, the mysterious old monk suddenly appeared by their beds, revealing his giant fist and kindly reminding them that tomorrow was the master-accepting ceremony. He told them to rest well and come early the next day, then he vanished, leaving Mugang Xian and the others unable to sleep and haunted by nightmares all night.
