Chapter 20: Trust That Never Reaches Zero
Since knowing about this effect, he immediately changed direction. The matter of the Soul Bone was not urgent; he would prioritize developing the Meditation Technique. After all, a Soul Bone was an external enhancement, while a Meditation Technique refined oneself.
As for why he chose a Meditation Technique instead of something like Tang San's Mysterious Heaven Skill?
It was mainly because their usual cultivation methods were based on meditation. Tang San's Mysterious Heaven Skill was truly beyond a normal person's imagination, so meditation and the Meditation Technique were more compatible.
He still remembered when he gave her the book last time, Xiao Wu's trust level was only one in a million. Now it had become one in a hundred thousand, showing that letting Xiao Wu read books to strengthen her imagination was the right approach.
This was quite good. He could start snowballing from here, using the Meditation Technique manifested from Xiao Wu to explain it to her.
This would further strengthen her trust, and then he would continue to manifest, making the snowball bigger and bigger.
Until the birth of the Meditation Technique.
Trust that never reaches zero represented infinite possibilities.
Thinking of this, Mo Bai suddenly felt a flood of information enter his mind—the Soft Bone Rabbit Visualization Method. It seemed Xiao Wu was imagining based on herself.
Soft Bones Demon Rabbit—this didn't mean there were cultivation restrictions. Because from the start, what he told Xiao Wu was "a method for everyone to Cultivate," and at that time, the trust level was only one in a hundred million.
But it had set an anchor point.
At this moment, after Xiao Wu said "I don't believe it," she felt a bit regretful. She hesitated before speaking, "Actually, it's not that I don't believe you, it's just..."
"No need to comfort me, Xiao Wu."
Mo Bai reached out to interrupt Xiao Wu, then met her gaze. "Actually, I've had an idea for a long time, and it's based on the Soft Bones Demon Rabbit."
"Based on the Soft Bones Demon Rabbit?"
A large question mark popped up in Xiao Wu's head. Shouldn't development be based on himself? Why use her?
Seemingly seeing Xiao Wu's confusion, Mo Bai explained, "Only by standing outside can one discover where the problem lies. The reason I chose you, Xiao Wu, is because your Martial Soul is the Soft Bones Demon Rabbit."
"Besides, you won't lie to me."
Xiao Wu didn't quite catch the first part, but that last sentence, "You won't lie to me," made her pretty face turn slightly red. She raised her head proudly, "Hmph, I would never lie!"
But I will lie to you, Mo Bai added in his heart, his smile unchanging. He then took another piece of paper and drew everything from the "Epiphany" he had just received onto it.
Xiao Wu wasn't smart; one could even say she was simple-minded to the point of being foolish. To get her to understand the Visualization Diagrams, he had to explain them to her word by word, bit by bit.
He didn't expect Xiao Wu to fully understand; being half-comprehending was enough.
"Ah, I have to learn again?"
Xiao Wu pouted reluctantly, but since it was Mo Bai's request, she could barely manage to listen. Besides, Mo Bai would compensate her with money.
Mo Bai keenly observed Xiao Wu's expression; the hypnotic effect was even better than he had imagined.
"By the way, this requires you to release your Martial Soul."
"Oh."
The sun set, and the night had passed for a long while.
Tang San and Xiao Wu happened to run into each other in front of the Work-Study Student dormitory.
Tang San looked strangely at Xiao Wu, whose eyes and expression showed fatigue. He asked, "Xiao Wu, did you go to Brother Mo Bai's dormitory again?"
Xiao Wu nodded weakly in response. Regarding the Meditation Technique, Mo Bai had mentioned that she couldn't tell anyone, not even Tang San.
But mention it? Now that she was back in the dormitory, she didn't even want to think about it anymore, let alone have the energy to mention it to others.
Tang San watched Xiao Wu walk into the Work-Study Student dormitory. She casually greeted the others and then slumped powerlessly onto her pink, carrot-scented bedding.
She was clearly exhausted.
But what could make Xiao Wu so tired?
Mo Bai's figure appeared in Tang San's mind. Sparring? That was quite possible.
...
The next day, in the Dean's office,
"No, absolutely not!"
Yu Xiaogang frowned deeply. He hadn't expected Mo Bai to propose the idea of changing Xiao Wu's dormitory before his own plan had even begun.
If he hadn't come to catch up with the Dean today to extend his time of freeloading here, he might not have known about this.
Dean Su of Notting Academy looked helplessly at his old friend Yu Xiaogang. He had only mentioned it in passing and hadn't expected Yu Xiaogang to react so strongly.
Seeing the Dean's helplessness, Yu Xiaogang also realized his loss of composure. After thinking carefully, he spoke, "On one hand, being a Work-Study Student is an Empire policy that shouldn't be easily changed. On the other hand, what would the other Work-Study Students think?"
"If everyone follows the example of Xiao Wu and Mo Bai and bows their heads to the powerful early on,"
"then what will happen to their future Cultivation? You know that initial Cultivation relies on that bit of Heart-Nature."
"Heart-Nature... Is that so?"
Dean Su pondered for a moment and felt it wasn't without reason.
However, was this something he could decide? That was Mo Bai, a young master of an unknown Family, accompanied by a level 50 Soul King.
This was already the top tier of Soul Masters in Nuoding City. They were being polite by saying it was out of kindness.
If the other party just moved her, there was nothing he could do.
In a World where the strong prey on the weak, the words of the powerful carry more weight.
Mo Bai was considered a very polite person.
While he was thinking, there was a knock on the office door. After he said "Enter,"
Mo Bai walked into the office.
"Hello, Dean."
"Ah, it's Mo Bai. I'm currently considering your request," the Dean said with a gentle smile.
Yu Xiaogang didn't look pleased and gave a cold snort.
Mo Bai ignored the cold-eyed dog beside him and walked straight forward, taking out a piece of paper and handing it to the Dean.
"What is this?"
"The signed consent and thumbprints of all the Work-Study Students at Notting Academy." After speaking, Mo Bai explained to the Dean, "I also know it might bring some negative influence to the Academy, so I went to seek their opinions."
A list of Work-Study Students? Yu Xiaogang's expression changed slightly, and his eyes immediately fell on the list. Besides a series of unknown names, Tang San was surprisingly among them.
How could Little San be there too!?
"How did you do this?"
The Dean asked with a curious look. This was the first time he had seen such a method.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, a heavy bag of gold coins landed on his desk, making the clinking sound of coins clashing.
"10 gold coins for each person. Additionally, I promised to improve the meals, dormitories, and treatment of the Work-Study Students. All in all, it only cost 1,000 gold coins."
"Furthermore, this money is an additional donation to Notting Academy; the Dean may handle it as he sees fit."
Hearing "handle it as he sees fit," Dean Su's eyes lit up. He immediately stood up enthusiastically and slapped the desk, making a decision. "Good! Since Young Master Mo is so thoughtful, I agree!"
This bag of gold coins had at least 500 coins, which was many times his salary. As expected of Young Master Mo, he was generous and didn't use his power to oppress others. What a good child!
"Su..." Yu Xiaogang still wanted to stop him.
But he was interrupted by Dean Su raising his hand. "Say no more, Xiaogang. Mo Bai is a good child. I believe he won't lead Xiao Wu astray, nor will he lead anyone else astray."
Seeing his old friend change his stance for some money, Yu Xiaogang's expression became even more unsightly.
Meanwhile, Mo Bai smiled slightly. "The Dean overpraises me. If there's nothing else, I'll head back first."
Xiao Wu had to study and research with him until late every day. Instead of wasting time running back and forth, it was better to arrange for her to be nearby.
It was both safe and guaranteed.
"Young Master Mo, take care."
Mo Bai didn't even look at Yu Xiaogang once until the matter was resolved and he left.
A slow-growing leek.
He couldn't muster even a shred of interest right now. Not just in Yu Xiaogang, but in Tang San as well. At this stage, both of them had a stereotypical impression of him.
It wasn't something that could be easily changed with lies.
Tang San's impression of him was likely Innate full soul power, an eye Martial Soul, a Great Soul Master, a young master from a wealthy Family, very rich...
Yu Xiaogang was probably the same, at most having some doubts about his Innate full soul power and Martial Soul.
There were only two ways to escape this situation: one, change his identity and get to know them again; two, let the stereotypical impression slowly fade or evolve over time.
The former wasted time and energy.
For the latter, there was plenty of time.
If it were before, he would have definitely chosen the former. But now that the concept of the Meditation Technique had emerged, he would rather trade a large amount of time to research it.
After all, the majority of people in this World were not Soul Masters, but ordinary people!
It was common knowledge in this World that ordinary people without Soul Power could not Cultivate, and the Meditation Technique was his assault on that common knowledge!
If it succeeded, with the support of turning the fake into reality, he would definitely be hailed by fanatical believers as the only...
True God!!