Xu Bai: All Books Are Mine! (8,000)

A golden progress bar appeared on the book, and at the same time, Xu Bai noticed that the progress bar was moving very slowly.

This means that the book is of absolutely top quality; otherwise, the progress bar wouldn't be so slow.

For him now, the better the book, the longer he has to work on it, but the greater the benefits he can gain.

Now that he has obtained another book with a slow progress bar, it is naturally extremely important to him.

These are not the most important things; the most important thing is the four words on the cover.

—Insights on Entering Sainthood Insights.

The experience of attaining sainthood? If we only take it literally, this is the experience and insights written by someone after attaining sainthood, but there is a very important point.

As we all know, a person who has attained sainthood cannot leave any trace or record in the world. Even if he leaves it intentionally or unintentionally, it will be erased.

The book in front of me contains insights into attaining sainthood, so how could it possibly have been preserved? That doesn't seem right.

It's impossible to tell myself now that I saved it again due to special reasons, right? That's just a joke.

Thinking of this, Xu Bai voiced his thoughts.

After hearing what Xu Bai said, Rising Dusk King nodded. "You're right. After becoming a saint, nothing can be left behind. So this book isn't a book for becoming a saint, but it will be of great help to you."

Xu Bai frowned, puzzled.

It's not a book about attaining sainthood, but it has been of great help to him. Why then is it labeled as "Entering Sainthood Insights"? "You'll understand once you open it and take a look," Rising Dusk King said mysteriously.

Seeing that Rising Dusk King keeping him in suspense, Xu Bai subconsciously opened the book in his hand. After carefully reading the small print on the first page, his doubts were resolved.

To be precise, this is a book on the Entering Sainthood Insights, but it is not entirely so. If we really had to add two words to the four words "experience of Entering Sainthood Insights," the full title should be "Entering Sainthood Failure Insights."

This book records the insights written by all the extraordinary masters who failed to attain sainthood throughout history. Although it is not exactly left behind by the Entering Sainthood Expert, it is still relevant to them.

"I've heard that not long ago, a transcendent master failed to attain sainthood and died because of his eagerness for quick success. Why were they still able to leave behind their insights?" Xu Bai asked.

Rising Dusk King said, "After failure, there is indeed a very high chance of death, but there is also a chance that some will not die, so they stay."

"Actually, these things are all records of Jingjue. We collected them and finally compiled them into this book."

"Of course, there are many experiences of those who failed to attain sainthood, which are still preserved in the various powers."

Xu Bai understood. "Perhaps it should be called 'Entering Sainthood Failure Insights '."

Simply naming it "Insights into Entering Sainthood Insights" could easily lead to ambiguity.

"No," Rising Dusk King shook his head and said, "The word 'failure' cannot be added."

"Oh?" Xu Bai became interested. "What do you mean by that?"

Rising Dusk King's gaze deepened, and he slowly said, "Anyone who can reach the Extraordinary Rank 9 talented. The fact that they can leave behind their insights after failure shows that they are broad-minded. Therefore, we do not consider them to have failed."

The phrase "entering sainthood" sounds simple, but only nine people in the world can achieve it.

Every failure, if you don't die, becomes an experience.

People who have reached this level don't need to write down their experiences, so the reason they do write them down is naturally to let others see them.

Every insight they gained was precious. They dared to write it down, unafraid of others seeing it, and even less afraid of their rivals and peers seeing it. This shows more than just broad-mindedness.

In other words, if you and your colleague are competing for the same position, would you lend your notes to them in detail? Maybe yes, but more likely no.

"Then I'll gladly accept," Xu Bai said cheerfully.

Even the lessons learned from his failed attempt to become a saint are beneficial to him, not to mention the progress bar. Once things settle down, he'll definitely finish this book first.

"Alright." Rising Dusk King turned his head and looked at the Heavenly Change created by Xu Bai, and said, "Now I have some really important things to talk to you about alone."

Xu Bai put the book away without saying a word, but his meaning was clear: he was waiting to hear.

Rising Dusk King's expression turned serious, no longer as calm as before. "You know that the Barbarian Chieftain and the Great Shaman are not dead, right?"

Xu Bai nodded. "I know, I know. You want to ask me if I'm worried about their retaliation, after all, we're going to take over the Barbarian Tribe this time."

Rising Dusk King laughed and said, "Judging from your answer, you are not worried at all."

"That's not necessarily true," Xu Bai said. "I'm very worried, but I think that since you're willing to let go, you must have a way to deal with it."

Rising Dusk King waved his hand, and a gust of wind came, and soon a picture appeared on the ground.

Xu Bai looked closely and found that it was the area of the Barbarian Tribe, shrunk countless times and imprinted on the ground.

"Those two guys escaped, which is still a risk," said Rising Dusk King. "Chief Mu calculated their location using the power of destiny, but he couldn't find out where they are."

"Originally, their escape proved that there would be no more Barbarian Tribe, but this time it's different. Now that you've gone, anything can happen."

"After all, the Barbarian Tribe are in this predicament because you killed the emperor of the Great Yue Kingdom, so they are very likely to retaliate against you."

"If you stay in the Capital City, you will be safe, but it's different with the Barbarian Tribe."

Xu Bai frowned. "Don't tell me you don't have a way to deal with this. I'll go straight back to the Imperial Palace now."

This is no joke. The two Entering Sainthood Ninth Grade hate him so much that they wish they could skin him alive.

If he were to go to the Barbarian Tribe at this time and be hunted down by two Entering Sainthood Ninth Grade cultivators, his chances of survival would be almost zero.

Unless he reaches the Saintly Realm, there might be a way to deal with him, but right now he's only a Extraordinary Rank 9.

So if there's really no other way, he can only go back to the Capital City and continue watching the progress bar.

Even though the Imperial Palace is gone, we can ask someone else for it.

A wise person avoids standing under a dangerous wall; when it's time to leave, one must leave.

Seeing that Xu Bai looked ready to Rising Dusk King hurriedly said, "Don't be in such a hurry. I haven't finished speaking yet. Since we dared to send you, we must have a way to deal with it."

As he spoke, he pointed to the map on the ground and continued.

"When you arrive, the Barbarian Tribe will already be connected with the Great Chu Kingdom. In other words, not only will our fortunes be connected, but my brother's dragon energy will also be connected."

"At that time, just like the Great Chu Kingdom in the past, even if a master who has reached the Saint level wants to enter, he will not be able to hide no matter how hard he tries."

Xu Bai heard Rising Dusk King's explanation, which was meant to reassure him. However, after listening, Xu Bai was not reassured at all; instead, his brows furrowed even more.

"Then why are you telling me so much?"

If it can be resolved, a simple explanation will suffice. Based on Xu Bai's understanding of Rising Dusk King, Rising Dusk King could never be a person who procrastinates.

"Don't rush, I have a few last words." Rising Dusk King pointed to a point on the map. "The capital must be built in this location."

"Look at this location. No matter which region of the Barbarian Tribe you go to, it's the furthest away. Even Entering Sainthood Expert would need time to get here. But by chance, going from the Great Chu Kingdom is the shortest."

"Once we discover them, I can rush over immediately. Although it won't be a fight against two at once, as long as we delay them for half an hour, the remaining Entering Sainthood Expert will all arrive."

Xu Bai understood. So, what they meant by all that was to never be foolish enough to build the capital too close to the edge of the country; it had to be built closer to the Great Chu Kingdom.

"I will tell Chu Ling."

"No, the capital has already been built, but you still don't understand what I mean." Rising Dusk King said helplessly, "What I mean is, you must not cause trouble there. If you can avoid going out, try not to go far away from these places, otherwise we won't have time to catch up."

Xu Bai was speechless. "Your Prince, am I just a fool in front of you? I am a very serious person."

What a joke! He really did mess around in the past, and sometimes he made things even worse.

But his main purpose was to find progress bars. This time, there were progress bars everywhere, so why would he go out? He would rather stay there for a year or two before coming out, or even just keep grinding for a long time.

"Yes!" Rising Dusk King gave a very affirmative answer, "Tell me, since you entered this profession, what has not been earth-shattering?"

Xu Bai wanted to refute, but after thinking for a long time, he really couldn't refute it, because it was indeed as the other party said, and he seemed to really be like that.

"Don't worry, I will definitely not mess around."

There was nothing Xu Bai could do but make a guarantee.

Of course, he felt as if he were a great general on a stage with flags stuck all over his back after saying those words.

Rising Dusk King didn't think much of it. Xu Bai agreed, which put him at ease. Although he knew it was just a verbal promise, at least he felt more secure.

"It's getting late, so you should hurry on your way. The construction workers have already started the work."

The two of them had been talking for quite a while, and people outside were probably waiting. Rising Dusk King didn't let Xu Bai stay any longer.

Xu Bai nodded, turned around and waved his hand gently. The surrounding Heavenly Change disappeared, and outside was a group of pale-faced people.

He then realized that his own Heavenly Change was nothing short of madness and chaos, and that although these people outside were not his targets, they would be affected to some extent.

"Let's go, let's set off." Xu Bai walked up to Chu Ling and Ye Zi.

He looked around and found that the number of people was increasing, including not only the soldiers led by the First Prince, but also the people from the Ancient Moon Sword Sect behind Chu Yu.

The most important thing for a place to rebuild is its people; people are the foundation.

Xu Bai knew that this was only a part; once they arrived and all the buildings were completed, even more people would come.

It's very simple. The first person to eat a crab needs courage, but the first person to enjoy a delicious meal needs nothing but being in time.

Is the Barbarian Tribe a delicious feast? Yes! Not only that, but they also openly tell everyone that as long as you are quick and the first to arrive, you will be among the first to join.

The first batch of people to join will definitely receive generous benefits.

So everyone is waiting, waiting for the moment when the Barbarian Tribe can fully rebuild.

The group began their journey to the designated location. On the way, Xu Bai told Chu Ling what Rising Dusk King Shengyou had told him, and Chu Ling nodded in agreement.

As night fell, and because they were leading a large group of people, they did not travel at top speed, so they did not arrive at the designated location until the afternoon.

When Xu Bai saw the magnificent palace in front of him and the houses lining the streets on both sides, he fell into deep thought.

The palace in this world refers to a vassal king's palace, not Imperial Palace.

"Was this really built in a short time?"

He could hardly believe it. Although he knew that people in the construction industry were fast, he didn't expect it to be this fast. It was simply unbelievable.

"Husband, there are a lot of people here this time. Look over there." Chu Ling took Xu Bai's arm and pointed in a direction.

Xu Bai turned his head and looked in that direction. He saw a cloud of dust moving in the distance, and he could hear clanging sounds coming from within the dust.

Without even looking, just by listening to the sounds, you can tell that the place is full of skilled construction workers, building something at a frantic pace.

Goodness, at this speed, if this were his previous life, not to mention anything else, a whole bunch of big companies would be vying for him.

"Let's go in and take a look at the palace," Xu Bai said with a smile.

These things are just for fun; the most important thing is the royal palace in front of us. This palace was built entirely in the style of the Great Chu Kingdom, but many details have been significantly altered.

"We won't go in. We'll find a place to set up camp and assign some soldiers. I need to decide which soldiers will guard the palace and major cities, and which soldiers will guard the Border Pass. I need to do all of that."

The First Prince declined Xu Bai's invitation and led his troops to a place to set up camp.

Chu Yu opened her mouth, about to say that she didn't want to go in either, but was stared at by Xu Bai, so she lowered her head and didn't say anything more.

"Junior sister, say it! Just say it!" Qin Feng urged from the side. "Forget about the palace. Let's find a place to build our sect. I'm waiting to go fishing. I heard there are many lakes here."

Everyone: "..."

Everyone here is an expert; no matter how carefully you speak, they can hear you perfectly clearly at this distance. By the way, is fishing really that addictive?

"Let's go take a look," Chu Yu whispered.

She recalled Xu Bai's gaze earlier and couldn't bear to refuse.

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng immediately lost his spirit, like a weed scorched by the sun.

Just then, a person dressed plainly and covered in dust came running up.

"Greetings, King Xu; greetings Ninth Princess; and all the esteemed officials."

The person who came was middle-aged, covered in dust, even his face was covered in black ash.

"I am from the Capital Construction Bureau. Since everyone is here, I will lead you inside and introduce you to the various locations."

"Alright," Xu Bai nodded in agreement.

The palace was unfamiliar to everyone, but with a professional guiding them, they were able to remember everything clearly.

Afterwards, led by the architects, Xu Bai and the others toured the entire palace. By the time they finished, it was already dark.

Xu Bai specially found a place for Chu Yu and the others to stay, while he took Chu Ling and Ye Zi to stay in the most luxurious main hall of the palace.

"How extravagant..." Xu Bai said as he lay down on the soft bed.

He walked around today, and all he felt was luxury and nothing else.

"Husband, wipe your face." Ye Zi held a handkerchief in her hand and gently wiped Xu Bai's face.

Beside her, Chu Ling had just lit the oil lamp and smiled, "It should take another month or so. As long as we have enough materials, everything will be built, and then we can open the gates wide."

As she spoke, Chu Ling walked over to Xu Bai's side, sat on the bed, and massaged Xu Bai's legs.

Xu Bai sat up. "I think we should place some people in the palace beforehand."

This palace is too big and too empty, and there are too few people.

"Don't worry, my husband," Chu Ling said. "I will take care of all these things."

"Hmm." Xu Bai took out the book from his pocket, preparing to take a look at this book on Entering Sainthood Insights.

Chu Ling pressed down on Xu Bai's wrist. "Husband, you still haven't answered what I told you a few days ago."

Xu Bai's lips twitched as he said, "Let's talk about it later."

He wanted to continue reading, so he used this as an excuse to interrupt.

Unexpectedly, even Ye Zi, who was standing next to Chu Ling, helped her by wrapping her arms around Xu Bai's neck from behind and pressing her face against Xu Bai's.

"Even in a family with a little bit of wealth, the maids who come with you as part of the dowry will eventually become your bedmates, Qing Xue and Qing Mei..."

"Qing Mei may not have had those intentions, but Qing Xue did. I know that."

Chu Ling said seriously.

Xu Bai had never had any contact with Qing Mei, but he had contact with Qing Xue, and the two had even gone through life and death together.

Hearing what Chu Ling said now, he felt a headache coming on.

"I said we'll talk about it later." Xu Bai's expression gradually hardened.

Seeing Xu Bai's action, Chu Ling dared not continue speaking and could only sigh.

Xu Bai then picked up the book and continued reading.

Unexpectedly, Ye Zi behind him became restless.

"Husband, we've just arrived here, yet you're only focused on reading. Don't you think there are more interesting books for Chu Ling and me?" Ye Zi's gentle voice came from beside my ear, carrying a soft breath.

Xu Bai sighed silently and tossed the book aside.

I'm not reading anymore; a beautiful woman is more attractive than a book.

I must say, the beds in the palace are of very good quality; they make very little noise when they rock...

The next day.

Xu Bai got out of bed early, and after being dressed by the two women, he went straight out the door.

Other matters in the palace will naturally be handled by Chu Ling and the others. This time, Xu Bai wants to go see Chu Yu first, and then go find the treasure vault here.

Nothing in the treasure vault was touched; everything was left here, and no one dared to touch it. After all, there were already numbers of items, and the construction workers dared not risk moving them on their own.

All the treasures in the vault now belong to Xu Bai, and they won't be lost even if they're left there. He needs to go see Chu Yu first.

After all, everyone else has come with you; it would be extremely impolite not to go and greet them.

Moreover, he sensed that Chu Yu wasn't in a good mood yesterday, so he decided to go and ask her what was wrong.

When Xu Bai arrived at Chu Yu and the others' residence, he only saw a young man from the Ancient Moon Sword Sect waiting for him there.

"King Xu, you've finally arrived," a disciple of the Ancient Moon Sword Sect said, bowing respectfully.

Xu Bai looked at the empty room and frowned, "Where is everyone else? Why are you the only one here?"

The disciple of the Ancient Moon Sword Sect replied, "Senior Sister Chu has already taken people to find a place to establish the sect, leaving me behind. She said she would wait for King Xu to come and inform him before I leave."

Xu Bai's brows furrowed deeper and deeper; this was unlike Chu Yu's usual style.

He taught Chu Yu for a long time and knew very well what kind of personality Chu Yu had.

In a situation like this, they should be waiting for me here. Why did they leave without saying a word, as if they didn't want to see me?

"Has she been in a bad mood lately?" Xu Bai asked.

The disciple of the Ancient Moon Sword Sect had a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth, but finally replied, "Senior Sister is in a very good mood."

Xu Bai asked curiously, "Then why do I feel like she has a problem with me?"

If he were in a good mood, these strange things wouldn't happen, so Xu Bai always felt that Chu Yu was targeting him specifically.

I didn't provoke her, so why did she suddenly change?

The disciple of the Ancient Moon Sword Sect said helplessly, "If King Xu feels that Senior Sister has a problem with you, you can ask her directly. I'm in a hurry, so I won't stay any longer. Farewell."

After he finished speaking, he didn't linger for long, as if he was afraid that if he stopped there even for a moment, Xu Bai would ask him several more questions. He ran off like the wind.

Xu Bai watched the person's back disappear and curled his lip. "What a strange sect, everyone here is strange."

He certainly wouldn't go over and ask now; since he was still in the palace, he figured he might as well take a look at the treasure vault.

Thinking of this, Xu Bai rubbed his hands together, looking excited, and headed towards the treasure vault, following the directions given by the Construction Bureau.

Soon, he arrived at the entrance of the treasure vault, a five-story building where various precious items were displayed on each floor.

There was no one guarding it, and no one dared to touch it.

These days, the world already belongs to the Great Chu Kingdom. Who would dare to court death and come here to touch anything?

Xu Bai pushed open the door and entered, and was quickly attracted by the first floor filled with secret manuals.

The books displayed here were all low-level manuals. He glanced at them briefly, then continued walking upwards without lingering.

Even a small mosquito is still meat. It's not that he doesn't want to work on these secrets, but he needs to thoroughly understand this entire building before he knows where to start.

Searching floor by floor, when Xu Bai arrived at the top floor, he found that it was similar to the treasury of the Great Chu Kingdom's imperial palace, with the most precious items displayed on the top floor.

"Hmm..." Xu Bai picked up a book at random, glanced at the progress bar, and estimated in his mind. "If I finish all the things here, it will still be difficult to break through to the Saint realm."

This is just his estimate, but there are significant problems with it.

If we really have to work on it like this, it will take a very long time.

"So, we still have to start from here." Xu Bai thought to himself as he took out the Entering Sainthood Insights in his hand.

At this rate, it should only take about a month to finish.

Xu Bai planned to spend a month finishing the book first, since he felt that it contained the experiences of those who failed to become saints, and since it was given to him by the Rising Dusk King, it might contain a solution.

It's only a month, not a long time. If it can be resolved, it will save a lot of trouble.

Even if the problem isn't solved, it will only take a month, so you won't lose too much, and you'll also get a secret manual.

Having made up his mind, he didn't leave the treasure vault. Instead, he found a place to sit down and took out the manual.

Behind him, the shadow flickered.

Ying Yue emerged from the shadows, grinning, and said, "If I didn't know your personality, I would have thought you were a dull scholar who just sat there reading all day, which was quite boring."

"Is this how you react when you meet your idol?" Xu Bai didn't even look up, still looking at the book in his hands.

Since arriving last night, Ying Yue has already distributed her people to the surrounding area and begun to establish a branch of the Bureau of Surveillance.

However, he didn't expect to run into him again this morning.

"What is an idol?" Ying Yue, confused.

Xu Bai put down his book, not intending to explain, and waved to Ying Yue.

Ying Yue walked over excitedly, wanting to make a move on Xu Bai again.

"Stop!" Xu Bai raised his hand and placed it on Ying Yue's forehead. "Let's talk about serious matters first. Think carefully about what I told you at the city gate. Do you really want to take over the Bureau of Surveillance's branch here?"

Ying Yue's strength is only at the Transcendent Realm. In this world where strength is paramount, Xu Bai is worried that she will not be able to shoulder this responsibility.

This is not to look down on her, but to be realistic, and more importantly, it's for Ying Yue good.

Ying Yue grabbed Xu Bai's arm with both hands and said, "It's okay. I have methods when it comes to management. Besides, this time it's to help you."

Xu Bai said helplessly, "Alright, but you must be careful."

Since things had come to this point, and Ying Yue said she did it for his sake, he couldn't say anything more.

Finally, Xu Bai added one more sentence.

"If you encounter anything that threatens your life, be sure to tell me first."

Ying Yue nodded vigorously, her eyes darting around slightly, and chuckled twice, "Xu Bai, actually, I came here this time because I really need your help with something."

"Oh?" Xu Bai stroked his chin and asked, "What is it?"

"The manpower my father gave me is not enough, so I will have to hire more people after all the buildings are completed."

"Then confess," Xu Bai said.

Ying Yue moved a small stool and sat down next to Xu Bai: "But I don't have your reputation. Many people in the martial arts world will come because of you, so I want to borrow your name."

Xu Bai immediately became alert. "Using my name is fine, but I have one condition."

This isn't really a big deal; he can lend it to anyone, he's not a stingy person. But there has to be a condition.

Ying Yue and Xu Bai were imprisoned together in the Great Yue Kingdom for a long time, so she knew very well what Xu Bai was talking about.

With her eyes fixed on Xu Bai, Ying Yue's eyes were brimming with tears, making her look extremely pitiful.

Ying Yue: "Please..."

"No way!" Xu Bai waved his hand forcefully. "Anything is fine, but if you dare to drag those four words 'Blood Fiend Swordsman' out, I'll rip your head off."

Ying Yue: "Just once..."

Xu Bai chuckled coldly, offering no reply.

Ying Yue: "(_)"

Xu Bai: "..."

Damn it, why does this girl cry so easily? The two remained locked in this stalemate for almost the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before finally, Ying Yue left satisfied.

"Just once!" Xu Bai reminded him from behind.

Ying Yue turned around, made a face, and quickly disappeared into the shadows.

After Ying Yue left, Xu Bai prepared to start reading again.

But this time, he didn't have much free time either.

"Um?"

Xu Bai frowned slightly, put the book in his pocket, then turned around, looked at the familiar figure behind him, and smiled slightly.

"Long time no see, Jade Face Abbot."

Before them, the Female Daoist Abbot, wearing a crooked Daoist crown and a loose Daoist robe that could not conceal her curvaceous figure, appeared in the treasure vault.

"It seems you have completely found yourself again, or rather, completely integrated with yourself," Xu Bai said with a smile.

The Female Daoist Abbot's eyes were clear and bright. After hearing Xu Bai speak, she showed a faint smile.

"After the madness and normalcy have merged, there is no longer a distinction between you and me, and it is time for me to return to my original state."

Now, Xu Bai Xu Bai is no longer as powerless as he used to be when facing the Female Daoist Abbot; in fact, he is now Female Daoist Abbot.

The word "above" here refers to strength, nothing else.

"What brings you here this time?" Xu Bai asked.

The relationship between him and the Female Daoist Abbot is truly a magical thing.

The two had some exchanges because of the Cosmic Shift back then, and gradually became familiar with each other as the number of exchanges increased. They had also met many times during the Great Chu Kingdom.

Xu Bai harbored no ill will towards the Female Daoist Abbot, after all, he had obtained some of his progress bars from Female Daoist Abbot.

The Female Daoist Abbot must have come for a reason this time; otherwise, she wouldn't have come to see him alone.

The Female Daoist Abbot bowed slightly and said, "I have come here today because I want to make a deal with King Xu."

"Tell me about it." Xu Bai immediately became interested upon hearing the word "transaction."

The Female Daoist Abbot pointed to herself and said, "I want to stay in the treasure vault and read books. I am already at the Extraordinary Rank 9 of the Transcendent Realm, but I am still a little short. I want to compete for Sainthood, but the cultivation method I created requires reading many books, as you know."

Xu Bai nodded, indicating that he understood.

It was this mental cultivation method that drove the Female Daoist Abbot crazy back then. Now she has finally recovered, but she never expected that if she wanted to become a saint, she would ultimately have to return to the mental cultivation method.

But as we just agreed, this is a deal.

Xu Bai slowly said, "So... what do you want to offer in exchange?"

Friends are friends, business is business; they are two separate things.

Since the Female Daoist Abbot came in a business capacity, let's talk business.

The Female Daoist Abbot pondered for a moment, then said, "What do you think about dividing the world's Daoist Daoist Sect into three parts and sending them into the lands of the Barbarian Tribe?"

Xu Bai raised an eyebrow.

He didn't speak; it didn't feel right.

At that time, a large number of sects and forces will move in here. To be honest, Xu Bai doesn't think this counts as a transaction.

The Female Daoist Abbot seemed to know that these things weren't enough, and added, "Add this as well..."