I am a demonic cultivator, not a capitalist with a conscience.

Chapter 189 What is a Hero (16)

What is a hero?

Bai Yanbing has lived for over a hundred years, and has met many heroes from all walks of life. He has even had dealings with some demonic cultivators and has seen some heroes in the eyes of the world.

But if you ask him, none of them are heroes.

A hero must have the will and perseverance to never change his original aspiration!
Some people go against the tide, rise from humble beginnings, and eventually become wealthy from scratch.

However, once they have money, they quickly cut ties with their former associates, firing all former employees without keeping a single one.

Some people harbor great ambitions and are exceptionally talented in their youth, living a life of chivalry and vengeance.

Unexpectedly, after being blessed by the Star Lord once, he knelt down completely. For the sake of a perfect seed of Daoist magic, he did not hesitate to betray his former brothers and become the Star Lord's servant.

The terror of the Star Lords is beyond imagination. They are the embodiment of the will and desires of mortals and cultivators, and ordinary people simply cannot resist the gaze of that terrifying power.

Even if the other party has no ill intentions, small expectations can change people's minds, and even the most steadfast heroes are no exception.

The higher the expectations placed on them in the early stages, the more disappointing they will be in the later stages.

The more passionate and ambitious one was in the past, the more obsequious one's voice will be when kneeling down.

Bai Yanbing had already seen all sorts of heroes, but Zhong Zheng's appearance and the actions of the mastermind behind the scenes still gave Bai Yanbing a glimmer of hope.

What kind of hero will it be this time?
How far can he go this time?
Closing his eyes in thought, Bai Yanbing asked, "How much calming herb tea do you have there?"

“They’ve already said a lot,” Zhong Zheng replied. “It’s not difficult to produce that thing. Just find a big pot with the puppet and boil it. Of course, the process isn’t that simple, but we have CNC magic lathes, right? We can just adjust a lot of the parts. It’s very simple.”

"Indeed, the main problem is the raw materials. How long have you been preparing them?"

"It's been about a month. Anyway, we've harvested all the calming herbs from Sangmu."

"really."

After going through the process in his mind, Bai Yanbing felt that he had grasped the other party's thoughts.

The early acquisition of Jingxincao was part of his strategy for developing Jingxincao tea. So how did he anticipate that Jingxincao would become a bestseller?
The popularity of Tranquil Grass is due to the release of "Dream Man: Final Chapter". So how did Tianyuan know that this dream would be released at this time?
Unless, this dream was created by the people of Tianyuan!

At this moment, the anonymous identity was about to be revealed, prompting Bai Yanbing to ask, "Zhong Zheng, was 'The Dream Man' written by your Tianyuan people?"

"Yes."

"I understand now. He should be in Wenchang right now, right?"

"...How did you know that!"

With a sigh of relief, Bai Yanbing felt as if he had finally seen this hero.

He is intelligent and powerful. He is exceptionally talented, and he is quietly overseeing everything behind the scenes.

The tutoring center owner's behavior was probably within his expectations. These guys thought they were making a lot of profit with "Dream Man," but little did they know that this hero had already set his sights on their principal.

Looking at the Tranquil Grass that someone had left there, Bai Yanbing suddenly couldn't help but laugh.

Years of hard work have now all gone to someone else's benefit. His own greed and folly have finally become the noose that strangled him. I wonder what expression this guy will have when he finds out the truth.

However, he quickly composed himself and said to Zhong Zheng, "I'd like to go see that author, is that alright?"

Zhong Zheng gripped the Emperor's Banner tightly in his hand.

Looking at Bai Yanbing, his smile remained unchanged as he calmly asked, "What are you going to do?" Seeing Zhong Zheng's nervous expression, Bai Yanbing finally realized that the one who remained in Wenchang was indeed that hero.

The other party should be like Zhuge Yuan, a refined scholar who hates evil and hopes to change the world.

However, Zhuge Yuan is merely an idealized figure; he is not a real person. Therefore, he can remain true to his original aspirations and remain perfect.

But how long will that hero hold on?
With the blessing of the God of Literature, will he be able to stay true to himself?
Taking a deep breath, Bai Yanbing pointed to his neck and said, "I have a reason to see the other party. Let me add a spell to this. I can swear on this spell that if I reveal any information about the other party or harm the other party, may I die instantly and be reduced to ashes."

Without hesitation, Zhong Zheng drew the Emperor's Banner and slashed it across the other man's neck.

The Foundation Establishment elder imprisoned within the Human Emperor's Banner was forced to use magic, and a magical mark appeared on Bai Yanbing's neck.

Touching his own mark, Bai Yanbing breathed a sigh of relief, confirming the other party's position in Zhong Zheng's heart.

It's ridiculously high.

Even though he was an old friend of Zhong Zheng, Zhong Zheng did not hesitate, which shows the importance of the other party in Zhong Zheng's heart.

The people of Tianyuan have always been determined to revitalize Tianyuan, and for this determination, most of them are prepared to sacrifice themselves.

This idea is incredibly strong; to outsiders, it seems almost obsessive.

However, the more extreme the situation, the greater the possibility of creating heroes, which even made Bai Yanbing a little envious.

After casting the spell, Zhong Zheng said, "That's enough. Although I don't know why you want to see the other party, my son is being watched now, so I have to be careful."

"I understand. The tallest tree in the forest is bound to be felled by the wind. Don't worry, I just want to meet with the other party to confirm some things."

"Walk."

The Emperor's Banner was waved, and the Foundation Establishment Technique was cast. The two people, though standing there, seemed to have become invisible, no longer attracting the attention of others.

Watching Zhong Zheng wave the Emperor's flag, Bai Yanbing felt a pang of emotion.

Magic is what cultivators pursue, but it is also their inner demon.

To become a Foundation Establishment cultivator, one must obtain a Dao seed bestowed by the Star Lord and become a follower of the Star Lord.

Illegal foundation building is severely suppressed by the Star Lord. Once discovered, the physical body will be destroyed, the primordial spirit will be cast into reincarnation and marked with the Star Lord's mark, and the person will be a slave for eternity, suffering endless torment.

Bai Yanbing was unwilling to be bound by the Star Lord for life, so he ultimately chose to give up the seed of Daoist magic and came to Wenchang City.

But every time he wakes up in the middle of the night, he sometimes fantasizes about what would happen if he received the seed of Daoist cultivation. If he were a Foundation Establishment cultivator, would he be able to manage Wenchang City better than he is now?
As he was lost in thought, he found himself unknowingly standing in front of a hotel room.

Seeing that Zhong Zheng was about to push the door open and enter, he quickly said, "Wait a moment, let me prepare myself."

"What are you so nervous about, you old rascal!"

"You're nervous, just wait a moment."

He took a deep breath, nodded, and said, "It's ready."

Zhong Zheng pushed open the door, and Bai Yanbing finally saw the hero in front of her, but she didn't expect him to be so young.

However, he still stepped forward, cupped his hands to Chen Yu who was sitting on the bed eating beef jerky, and said, "I am Bai Yanbing, greetings to you."

　My tenosynovitis has flared up, so I'll go to the hospital for treatment first. I'll start at noon and continue the rest this afternoon.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)