#591Chapter 563 Dongxia's Transaction, Sword of Qi (4K)AI Model: gemini-2.5-flash
Chapter 563: East Xia's Deal, Qi Sword (4K+)
Chu Qi looked at Bai Cangshu's crimson, ugly face as a manifestation and smiled bitterly, shaking his head.
"Let's go into a private space to talk in detail first."
Bai Cangshu didn't object. With a flash of light, he led Chu Qi, Song Xian, and others into his own private space.
Song Xian and Tian Jie looked at the enormous private space, secretly calculating how many Reincarnators Tao Pai Pai had already killed.
Chu Qi, however, scanned the surroundings, then sat down on a sofa in the empty hall.
"Cangshu, your heart is still the same as before…"
"Completely blank."
A Reincarnator's private space is a place specially granted by the Infinite Dimensional Space for Reincarnators to rest and relieve stress.
Just as many men burdened by life's pressures like to hide in their cars after work to smoke, having a completely private, safe space allows one to shed a lot of stress.
The private space is such a place, and it can be decorated according to the Reincarnator's wishes. Even the most expensive, luxurious, or even dreamlike decoration styles from the real world can be realized here.
It can be said that a Reincarnator's private space is a reflection of the most peaceful scene in their heart.
Some choose to design it to resemble the 'home' they are most familiar with in their memories, some design it into their ideal luxurious room, and even more design it into fantastical landscapes that wouldn't exist in reality, with mountains, seas, lakes, and starry skies, everything imaginable.
Yet, Bai Cangshu, despite possessing such a vast space that could be transformed into any appearance, did nothing, leaving the room in its empty, original state.
From this point alone, Chu Qi could tell that Bai Cangshu was still that fellow with a desolate heart.
When he was young, Chu Qi considered himself Bai Cangshu's best friend, and because Bai Cangshu imitated his actions, he mistakenly believed that he was also the best friend in the other's heart.
He therefore wanted to proactively understand this 'close friend'.
But the more he interacted, the more confused he felt; he couldn't feel anything at all.
Bai Cangshu had no particular likes or dislikes, no particular desires, and no fears.
A person who wouldn't react specially to anything made Chu Qi at that time feel very difficult to approach, creating a strong sense of detachment.
Furthermore, the deeper he understood, the stronger the sense of detachment became. In the end, after seeing Bai Cangshu's reaction to birth, aging, sickness, and death, Chu Qi began to fear this 'close friend'.
Song Xian, Chu Qi, and Tian Jie, as if by some special agreement, did not use their manifestations.
Chu Qi's previous manifestation had coincidentally been destroyed after his feigned death.
Bai Cangshu also shed his manifestation at this time, revealing his true appearance.
Even though Song Xian had already confirmed the truth, seeing that familiar face, wearing Tao Pai Pai's pink robe, sitting in front of him, his eyes were still complex.
Bai Cangshu took in the reactions of the few people before smiling and responding to Chu Qi's words.
"What about you, Chu Qi? You became a Reincarnator earlier than me. Do you still fear me now?"
There was a natural smile on his face, and he sniffed slightly, as if smelling something, then answered his own question to himself.
"Hmm… you still fear me."
"That's right, I still have lingering fear of you." Chu Qi didn't hide it, admitting it frankly.
In his opinion, facing an anomaly like Bai Cangshu, fear is a normal human instinct, just as humans, as primates, instinctively fear various snakes.
That is a biological instinct to protect oneself, and it is nothing to be ashamed of.
Bai Cangshu withdrew his gaze with satisfaction, picking up the black tea in front of him.
If Li Qingzi could be of any use outside of combat, it would probably be these trivial details.
Song Xian also realized at this moment that the relationship between these 'childhood friends' was not as close as he and Old Li had imagined, and his heart also sank a little.
"Tao Pai Pai… Your Excellency, we previously reached an agreement to exchange special anomaly point and dimensional points for the manufacturing of special weapons by Gantz. That agreement hasn't been voided, has it?"
Song Xian reluctantly added the suffix "Your Excellency," but always felt awkward. This face in front of him had, not long ago, respectfully called him Officer Song, and even his innocent apprentice was called Officer Luo.
Now, just two months later, the other party had become the so-called [Your Excellency Tao Pai Pai].
Bai Cangshu nodded. [Gantz], to him, was a suitable and rare creation for earning resources.
Not just Song Xian, but probably a considerable number of people in the future would want to purchase those super-tech weapons from Gantz through him.
Despite shortcomings such as slow activation, slow firing rate, and average range, Gantz-series weapons and reinforced suits undoubtedly provided powerful amplification for ordinary people and even low-level Reincarnators.
With reasonable operation and cooperation, in the hands of a major power like East Xia, they could also pose a strong threat to some elite Reincarnators.
"Of course, I have always been very committed to contracts."
Bai Cangshu's answer somewhat eased Song Xian's mind; at least, the first objective had been achieved.
They planned to order a batch of Gantz-series super-tech equipment from Tao Pai Pai, on the one hand, to arm the soldiers of the [Azure Dragon Department], transforming them into a special force truly capable of fighting Reincarnators.
On the other hand, they wanted to try and use it for research.
Before the concept of [ability user] emerged and gained worldwide recognition, Reincarnators dared not hand over super-tech items to research institutions, fearing a breach of confidentiality. Once information leaked and violated regulations, it would be almost impossible to clean up, leading only to annihilation.
Now, with the recognition of [ability user] becoming increasingly accepted worldwide, they believed they could begin to gradually introduce super-tech items to the real world and attempt technological upgrades.
Although Song Xian inwardly believed that such a possibility was very small, after all, the technology within the Gantz world came from the Multi-faceted Star People, completely unrelated to the current real-world technology, and not on the same dimension.
Chu Qi took the opportunity to interject.
"There's one more thing. You sent that clone back to East Xia, intending to use East Xia's research to try and get the clone into the space, right…?"
Bai Cangshu's lips curled slightly, and there was a hint of appreciation in his eyes as he looked at Chu Qi.
"That's right. I know you've been trying to get more soldiers into the space through hypnosis to become Reincarnators. How about I give you a candidate with absolutely high potential?"
"Do you dare to take it?"
Tian Jie's indifferent gaze now focused on Tao Pai Pai, who had stirred up the spatial winds and clouds. Song Xian was right; the other party was indeed a complete madman, actually planning to send a clone he couldn't control into the space.
Bai Cangshu spread his hands, unreservedly praising his own talent.
"That's a potential newcomer who, in terms of physical ability and combat awareness alone, can rival 'Bing' rank Reincarnators as soon as they enter the space~"
"If you're willing, I can give you a few more."
He had never thought of controlling his clones. Bai Cangshu also didn't view those clones as 'another himself'.
To him, those clones were merely unfamiliar sub-entities that possessed his physical aptitude and life characteristics.
Sending those clones into the Infinite Dimensional Space was just one of his attempts; it would be best if it succeeded, but it wouldn't matter if it failed.
If another version of himself could enter the space and become a powerful Reincarnator, Bai Cangshu would actually be very interested in hunting that state of himself.
Clones created from the same [information], after randomly gaining various enhancements in a place like the Infinite Dimensional Space, which one would be superior compared to himself?
Hunting such clones would probably be a unique pleasure.
Chu Qi looked at the unconscious smile on his old friend's lips, and he could vaguely hear crackling sounds.
Once again confirming in his heart that Bai Cangshu was indeed an anomaly completely different from ordinary humans like himself, Chu Qi smiled with relief.
"You truly live up to your name, Cangshu. Your perspective on problems and your approach to them are completely different from ours…"
"This world, after all, is for beings like you…"
Bai Cangshu looked at his old friend, whom he hadn't seen in seven or eight years, and his eyes still conveyed that simple, ordinary meaning. He shook his head.
"Heh, I don't know how a guy like you got the title of [Phantom Sword]."
Chu Qi was startled. At this instant, he strangely felt a slight change. This was indeed Bai Cangshu making some evaluation of his actions.
And it wasn't about strength or weakness, but an evaluation of his personality.
Even if it was just a little, he still felt the difference.
The Bai Cangshu who used to have no thoughts about anything in the outside world now began to have thoughts?!
His turbulent thoughts were so obvious in Bai Cangshu's eyes. If it weren't for being in the space at this moment, Bai Cangshu felt he could probably read his mind with ease.
Chu Qi, after all, was just a mortal~
Bai Cangshu's eyes became indifferent again. He put down his black tea and leaned back on the sofa.
"Tell me, what kind of agreement do you want to reach with me using the condition of [sending my clone into the space]?"
Tian Jie was startled, and Song Xian's expression also changed slightly. The two looked at each other, then both subconsciously looked at Chu Qi, suspecting that he had leaked the information.
But Bai Cangshu scoffed.
"Does this level of judgment even require something like intelligence?"
He reached out and poked his temple, not piercing his skull, but the magnetic field was stirred by him, causing his cerebral cortex to secrete abnormally quickly, and his hair felt tingly as if growing rapidly.
Then, he stretched out his hand, his index finger and thumb slightly pulled apart a tiny distance.
"Such a thing only requires such a tiny bit of… wisdom."
People's thinking usually has fixed patterns that they cannot perceive themselves, just like the matter of him giving the clone to East Xia.
If the people of East Xia hadn't realized that he actively wished for the clone to be sent into the space, then East Xia's decision-makers would probably think of concealing this matter and trying to use this clone for a secret scheme.
That would align with their interests.
But when they are a bit smarter and realize that this matter is what he desires, then they will start to think, to play a game, wondering whether to let his idea come to fruition.
And at present, they are clearly aiming for the clone to enter the space. From this perspective, East Xia's so-called South Heaven Gate Project or the decision-makers of the Special Affairs Bureau are on the third layer.
He agreed to this plan and accepted the outcome that his intentions would be realized. Correspondingly, that decision-maker would inevitably think of using such an outcome to exchange for something.
As Bai Cangshu said, this series of thought transformations only required a tiny bit of [wisdom].
Tian Jie pursed his lips, and his perception of the danger level of this beast, Tao Pai Pai, instantly increased by several levels.
A powerful beast isn't scary, but this beast is also very intelligent…
Song Xian also remained silent for a moment before speaking.
"We hope your [Paradise] can stop within Myanmar's borders and not enter East Xia's territory."
"Correspondingly, we will guide and pressure high-risk Reincarnators within East Xia to enter Myanmar's border, or directly enter [Paradise]. I think… that's also the outcome you want, right?"
Bai Cangshu's smile deepened. Song Xian, or rather, the decision-maker of East Xia's Special Affairs Bureau, was indeed a smart person.
He had no reason to refuse.
Moreover, he was currently restricted by the [King] of that Azure Sky, so going out to hunt for a short period was not a good idea.
On the contrary, properly managing [Paradise] would be more cost-effective in the long run.
He already had a quite complete plan. For this, he was willing to slightly suppress his hunting impulse and let go of those who were too weak.
Building [Paradise] into a truly stable and free real-world paradise was what he intended to do now.
"Very good, Officer Song, this is a good deal."
Bai Cangshu calling Song Xian 'Officer Song' made the latter's hairs almost stand on end.
Song Xian seemed to see that incredibly cruel and dangerous beast once again disguising itself as the harmless young man from Bin Hai University.
He almost regretted taking this deal, but Chu Qi didn't give him time to regret and spoke directly.
"We need to get a batch of Gantz reinforced suits and basic X-Guns and H-Guns this time."
"As for funding, our special anomaly point are also quite scarce, so for now, we can only offer a few b-class special points."
Before Bai Cangshu could frown, he flipped his right hand, and something appeared.
"But I think this thing will be useful to you."
[Reincarnator AN702194 Three Talents Sword · Qi Sword (Extremely Rare)]
[Three Talents Sword · Qi Sword]
[Quality: Extremely Rare]
[Description: A special sword technique created by an astonishingly talented cultivator, condensed from innate energy, Qi.]
[Usage Requirements: Possess Qi sense; Energy > 5; Constitution > 10;]
[Effect 1: Wield the Qi Sword, kill from a distance. Using this effect requires Sword Mastery Specialization higher than Lv7, and Energy · Qi no less than 20.]
[Effect 2: The Qi Sword can be absorbed, transforming into pure innate energy, increasing Energy by 4-16 points (the specific increase is affected by the Reincarnator's absorption and conversion rate of Qi).]
This was a Qi Sword that seemed to float in the air!
It had no material structure, but a sense of sharpness emanated from it, like a special treasured sword.
Bai Cangshu merely stretched out his hand and sensed that incomparably pure energy. Whether it was called Qi or a purer biological energy, it didn't matter.
That kind of thing was probably the most revered pure Qi in cultivation-type worldviews!
In Taoist philosophy, Qi is the innate energy that distinguishes itself from acquired energy.
Although Bai Cangshu's energy attribute was extremely high, in reality, the total amount of [Qi] had not reached its peak.
For Bai Cangshu, who possessed Kaioken, increasing his [Qi] energy meant a multiplied increase when Kaioken was activated!
"Very good, very good!"
He was quite satisfied with this choice of trade. Song Xian knew he couldn't stop it and said nothing more.
Only Chu Qi, who was happy to see Bai Cangshu grow stronger, was very satisfied with the outcome of this deal.
East Xia obtained super-tech weapon items, and Cangshu obtained pure [Qi].
He was very certain that this world would face unimaginable terrifying encounters in the future. That was the true reason he didn't hesitate to feign death to seize the [card] and forcefully send Bai Cangshu into the space.
Chu Qi smiled bitterly in his heart. Instead of looking for some Savior, for him, finding a stronger, more terrifying anomaly to deal with it was much more realistic.
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