Damn it, something's wrong with the gacha I got.

"I have glimpsed some fragments in the long river of time,"

Chen Bai lowered his voice even further, as if sharing a taboo secret that could not be tolerated by the world. His words began to simmer with surging indignation. "That scene would be enough to enrage anyone who knows the compassion of the Medicine King."

He described that buried "history": "The God of Heaven built a giant wall that stretches across the starry sky, standing firm and unmoving, enduring the flames of war. Countless believers gathered because of this great feat, and the Interstellar Peace Corporation was born. However, among the original founders lurked a completely twisted madman!"

Chen Bai's words were like a rope that was gradually tightening, pulling at everyone's breath.

"This person was so fanatical that he fantasized about becoming the warhammer of the God of Fate to conquer the galaxy. His fanaticism bred a twisted love, and his extreme lust gave rise to a possessive madness."

Chen Bai's voice suddenly rose, filled with a revealing force.

"This so-called founder, in order to 'get closer' to or even 'possess' the God of Heaven, has actually devised a shocking and blasphemous plan!"

The courtyard was so quiet you could hear a pin drop; everyone held their breath, staring intently at the stage.

“The plan was—” Chen Bai enunciated each word clearly, like the drumbeat of judgment, “They attempted to offer the authority and grace of [Fengrao] as a sacrifice to the God of Heaven! In essence, they used their narrow and distorted theory of [Preservation] as a filthy vessel to defile and steal the ever-renewing divine power of the Compassionate Medicine King, attempting to transform it into nourishment to maintain the Great Wall and even satisfy their selfish desires!”

Then, Chen Bai opened his arms and uttered a deafening question:

"However, the Heavenly Lord of Fate is supreme and boundless; why would he need such insignificant and corrupted power? From beginning to end, this is nothing more than the company's one-sided, possessive, and blasphemous unrequited love! They have reached their greedy, filthy hands toward the supreme compassion that they should not have touched!"

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a moment of deathly silence in the audience, which was then replaced by a surge of shock and angry growls.

what?

The company's founder is actually this kind of person!

I never expected this!

This Star Peace Corporation is also a group of wretched people similar to the Demon Bow Ancestor!

How could they have such disrespectful thoughts towards their own benefactor!

But how dare they lay a hand on their own Tzu-Huai Medicine King?

Anger ignited in the eyes of the members present.

"Now, the company's representative is attempting to control Jinren Alley, and thereby gain control of the Immortal Ship's logistics and even every aspect of life. In this way, he can obtain the ashes of the Jianmu tree, which was previously used in collusion with [Destruction], and thus control the abundant divine power..."

No sooner had Chen Bai finished speaking than someone glared at him and asked:

"Sir, you're saying that the company is also an accomplice to [Destruction]? And that they caused the Fengrao Divine Tree to turn gray?"

This time, everyone grasped the key point.

They weren't blind to the abnormality of the Fengrao Jianmu tree a while ago; everyone on the Immortal Ship saw it.

I never expected that someone from the company was involved!

—Author's Note—

P.S.: To be honest, I don't even know what I'm writing in this chapter.

Chapter 126 The Immortal Ship is a bountiful Immortal Ship!

"Then, Your Excellency, what should we do?" one member asked loudly, unable to contain his anger.

"Good question!" Chen Bai nodded approvingly, his gaze sweeping across the room like a torch. "Our first step is to resolutely stop the evil company's profiteering and trading..."

He paused deliberately, drawing everyone's attention to what he was about to say.

"Many of you here are native Xianzhou people."

His tone shifted to a guiding warmth: "You should all know the history of Jinren Lane and have felt its unique power rooted in everyday life."

He took a step forward, transforming the abstract concept into a concrete picture:

"What is Jinren Lane? It is the soul of our Xianzhou's vibrant atmosphere, a time-honored food street that has been passed down for countless years, and the place where the taste of Wu'jia was born."

"And now, the company's tentacles are reaching out here! They want to replace our broth simmering in the kitchen and our handmade pastries on the cutting board with generic synthetic canned goods and cold, mass-produced food. They want Xianzhou's palate to only recognize the taste of their trademark—can we agree to that?"

"Absolutely not!" A low growl erupted from the audience.

"That's right, absolutely not!" Chen Bai's voice was resolute. "Comrades, think about it. If even our daily food and the most ordinary tastes of life are quietly controlled by the company, how far are they from their ultimate goal of tarnishing the great power of [Fengrao]? The roots of culture are often eroded first in the smallest details of daily life."

His words struck like a hammer blow to everyone's heart:

"So, whether it's choosing a bowl of sweet or savory tofu pudding, or visiting a shop on the old street or the company's new store, these are no longer trivial matters. They concern who we are, what kind of life we ​​choose, and what kind of future we defend."

Chen Bai's tone rose again, filled with a fighting spirit:

"The Immortal Ship is our abundant Immortal Ship, not a battlefield to be trampled upon by that distorted principle of preservation!"

"Therefore, let's start taking action now!"

Chen Bai clearly issued the instructions:

"Go and make Jinren Lane prosperous! Visit it with your footsteps, support those authentic old flavors with your Xianzhou Credits, make the lights there brighter and the popularity more vibrant, and let the good news of local businesses become the silent but most powerful response to the company!"

Finally, his expression turned extremely serious, and he instructed me word by word:

"But always remember: proceed quietly, and remain mindful of your identity. Integrate this protection into the most ordinary aspects of life, leaving no deliberate traces, for our present prosperity is accumulating strength for a greater struggle to come—"

He took a deep breath, slowly placed his right hand on his chest, and uttered the weighty concluding remark:

"The revolution is not yet complete."

The courtyard was silent, but every pair of eyes burned with a clear flame.

After the speech, Chen Bai took advantage of the moment when the two monkeys were talking to each other and quietly withdrew from the courtyard through the side gate.

Only after entering a deserted, quiet alley did he lean against the cold wall, let out a long sigh, and wipe the fine beads of sweat from his forehead.

"Phew... I'm so thirsty from talking." He muttered to himself, took out a bottle of beverage from his pocket and gulped down a few mouthfuls. The cool liquid slid down his throat, finally allowing his tense nerves to relax a little.

As he calmed his breathing, he thought to himself, "At this rate, the effects should be visible as early as tomorrow, right?"

He secretly rejoiced that he had deliberately not brought Pharmacist Cat along on this mission.

Bringing Him along might actually cause unpredictable changes.

"Ah Bai, where did you go, meow?"

A gentle and familiar voice came from behind me without warning.

Chen Bai was so startled that he almost crushed the beverage bottle in his hand.

He hurriedly turned around and saw that the Pharmacist Cat was sitting gracefully on the back of the Fengrao Black Deer, its golden cat eyes shining with a curious and pure light in the dim alley.

"Pharmacist!" Chen Bai quickly stood up straight, adjusted his expression, and explained, "I didn't go anywhere. I was just thinking of ways to help Jinren Alley."

"Oh, I see, meow." The pharmacist meow nodded gently, the tip of its fluffy tail swaying slightly, its tone concerned, "Then do you need my help, meow?"

“No, no, I appreciate your kindness.” Chen Bai immediately declined, his attitude firm. “The troubles we encountered in Jinren Lane are ultimately human problems. There’s an old saying in my hometown, ‘Man can conquer nature.’ Sometimes, too much power… well, like your unintentional blessing, Star God, might bring about unpredictable changes. But human power can guide things to move slowly in the direction they desire and can control.”

"Man can conquer nature... relying on one's own strength, meow." Pharmacist Meow repeated this sentence thoughtfully, seemingly lost in some profound thought, but did not persist.

Seeing that He had no intention of interfering, Chen Bai finally felt relieved.

Then he left with a cat and a deer.

The next day, early in the morning.

Jinren Lane awakens precisely on time amidst the familiar hustle and bustle of the city.

Shops removed their doors, and the aroma of cooking smoke and food gradually filled the air.

It was at this moment that March 7th, Su Chang, along with the other members of the pioneering team, turned into the alleyway, chatting and laughing.

Their purpose in coming here was to see firsthand whether yesterday's logistics planning scheme had been effective.

Secondly, I couldn't resist the temptation of the delicious food on the Immortal Boat and was preparing to treat myself.

But Mr. Chen was not happy. He yawned and looked at March 7th with some resentment:

“I said, in March, is it really necessary to get up so early to come here? I haven’t had enough sleep yet.”

"How can we not get up this early? Have you forgotten our mission?"

March 7th responded.

"But didn't I tell you last night? I guarantee the customer traffic will skyrocket today!"

Chen Bai patted his chest with considerable confidence.

"Are you that confident?" March 7 asked suspiciously.

"Of course."

Hearing this, Xing couldn't contain her curiosity and asked, "So, Ah Bai, what did you do yesterday after you left? What methods did you use to revive Jinren Alley?"

"Well, that's a secret!" Chen Bai smiled mysteriously.

"Keep it a secret, fine. But let's see what kind of bubble tea you're selling!"

March 7th pursed his lips.

"Alright, let's all go have some breakfast and talk while we eat."

Qiong interjected, saying that he was starving. He had originally planned to sleep until noon, but Xing and March 7th woke him up.

Now is the perfect time to treat yourself to a breakfast from Xianzhou.

Chapter 127 If there aren't enough documents, we'll just take action.

The next afternoon, at Jinren Lane Wharf.

The familiar sounds of stacked containers mingled with the whirring of machines, but the rhythm seemed more intense and busy than ever before.

Chen Bai and his group walked through the slightly crowded alleyway and arrived at the dock management area.

"Miss Mingxi, we've arrived." Chen Bai greeted them first.

Mingxi, who was looking down at the data panel, looked up at the sound and immediately smiled:

Welcome!

She looked slightly tired, but her spirits were high.

On March 7th, looking around curiously, I couldn't help but share what I had seen and heard along the way:

“Miss Mingxi, it seems even busier here than yesterday! When we arrived, there seemed to be more people in Jinren Alley, and there were queues in front of many food stalls.”

She looked at the bustling crowds, carrying heavy loads of goods, and remarked, "Even the pier is so lively."

"Yes, thank you so much for your help."

Mingxi's smile deepened, her tone filled with genuine joy, "Since last night, there has been a significant increase in customer traffic in Jinren Alley. Many shops have reported increased revenue. What's even more surprising is that the mail collection point in [Henuo Po'ao Kengchen] has also seen a surge in business. Many customers have bought local specialties and gifts and have them packed and shipped right at the alley entrance."

She waved the data board in her hand, her voice light with relief: "At this rate, the original revenue target can likely be achieved today."

"That's wonderful!" March 7th was genuinely happy for the turning point in Mingxi and Jinren Lane, her eyes curving into crescents.

Just then, Xing, who had his arms crossed, suddenly interjected, his eyes gleaming with a mischievous glint: "So, does that mean we'll get to see some guy barking like a dog when he fulfills his bet tomorrow?"

Qiong, standing beside him, calmly chimed in, her tone a serious yet teasing one: "Although this isn't the first time I've seen it in theory, the second time I'm observing it should have a unique flavor."

Chen Bai: "..."

He looked at his two teammates, whose faces were full of expectation, and was speechless for a moment.

Well, he has to admit that these two companions always had an unusually strong passion for collecting their partner's dark history or embarrassing moments.

"But it's strange, the customers who come to send packages are all sending things to the company, and they also frequently give the company's employees disgusted looks."

At this moment, Miss Mingxi suddenly spoke up.

"Ahem, Miss Mingxi, that's not important. Now that we've reached our revenue target for today, we should get Tianbo Company to notarize it."

Chen Bai quickly changed the subject.

"Yes, Mr. Chen Bai is right. I have prepared the relevant documents. I reported this to Lady Yu Kong at noon today, and she sent Miss Xi Kui as a representative to witness it."

"We can start negotiating with that agent named Scott tomorrow."

"These are the materials we'll need for the negotiations. You can take a look at them first."