"Master, am I really useless?" The Little White Fox, nestled in Lin Bai's arms, suddenly spoke, interrupting his deep thoughts. She sounded somewhat dejected.

"What's wrong?" Lin Bai asked curiously.

"I don't know anything. Those troublesome Sky Descendants can share many of your burdens. But at critical moments, I can't do anything." The Little White Fox said somberly. "If I could have been of some use, Master wouldn't have had to forgive those who disrespected you..."

Forgive? Which eye of yours saw me forgiving them? I was clearly disciplining them, alright?

Lin Bai smiled faintly, gave the Little White Fox's head a couple of firm rubs, and said, "What nonsense are you thinking? Your primary task right now is cultivation. In the future, when the Monster Race rises, you are to be a leading figure. The miscellaneous affairs of the Justice League don't require your involvement..."

"But my cultivation speed isn't fast either." Influenced by Lin Bai, the Little White Fox's smile blossomed for a moment before fading, and she became increasingly downcast.

"That's because you don't have a suitable Cultivation Technique," Lin Bai said. "Wait until we take down the Beast Control Sect and find a suitable Cultivation Technique for you. Your cultivation will naturally advance by leaps and bounds."

With that, he plucked a Spirit Fruit from the Negative Emotion Tree and stuffed it into the Little White Fox's mouth. He said, "With me supplying you with heavenly treasures, your cultivation efforts will surely be doubly rewarded in the future."

"Master, I want to cultivate Laws," the Little White Fox raised her head, looking at Lin Bai resolutely. "Spoken Law Follows is your unique Law. I won't compete with you for it. Following Master makes me feel extremely happy. I probably won't be able to comprehend the Way of Incompleteness. Like Jiang Qingqin, I would like to cultivate the Love Principle."

Lin Bai was taken aback. "Who do you want to cultivate with?"

"With Master," blurted out the Little White Fox. She paused briefly, lowering her voice. "Besides Master, I could never give my heart to another man in this world. Therefore, for cultivating the Love Principle, Master is the most suitable. Master, Pei Yanzong can enjoy the company of many beautiful women, and I believe Master can too. The Love Principle requires purity, but it doesn't set a limit on the number of people, right?"

Her eyes were shining brightly. She transformed right there in Lin Bai's arms, her exquisite little face almost touching Lin Bai's.

The Little White Fox's tail swished unconsciously behind her, her cheeks slightly reddened, her eyes unwavering. "Master, shoot me with your Love's Arrow!"

"You're too young." Lin Bai turned his hand and, with a skillful flip, tossed the Little White Fox out of his embrace. The Little White Fox had transformed at his request, but he wasn't shameless enough to make a move on a little fox.

"Just because I'm small, I can't cultivate the Love Principle?" the Little White Fox asked aggrievedly. "The Love Principle doesn't set an age limit."

"There's no age limit, indeed. But if you want to cultivate the Love Principle, why do you need the help of Love's Arrow?" Lin Bai asked with a smile, looking at her. "You know you're not suitable, don't you?"

Forcing a smile, the Little White Fox looked at Lin Bai in bewilderment. She couldn't utter a word, and after a while, she said tearfully, "I don't care. Jiang Qingqin is not right for you at all. Don't think I can't see it; you two aren't close at all. She is destined to fail in cultivating the Love Principle. Wait a few more years, and the one who will ultimately cultivate the Love Principle with Master will definitely be me..."

"Alright, alright, I get it. It'll be you, okay?" Lin Bai comforted her helplessly. "Go inform the Sect Leaders of a few sects, along with some high-ranking members of the Beggar Gang and the Alliance Army, to come for a meeting. I have some tasks to assign them."

Despite his evasiveness, the Little White Fox still saw hope. She happily agreed and left the hall like a gust of wind.

Watching the Little White Fox's departing figure, Lin Bai stroked his chin and smiled. The demeanor and charm of a major villain, huh? Maybe it's not just that, but also the temperament of the Positive Emotion Tree and the affinity with pets. Interesting!

「A short while later, everyone gathered in the council hall.」

"Everyone, the fourth issue of Justice Weekly has been published, promoted by the Sky Descendants, and our custom patent law should be widely known by now," Lin Bai said, looking around at the assembly. "However, promoting a law isn't just about us patting ourselves on the back in private; it requires all of us to jointly uphold this code. Only then can the patent law become a true instrument for the people's benefit, not a laughingstock. I've gathered you all here to lay out the next phase of our plan."

Sure enough. It's starting. The patent law is just an excuse to stir up trouble.

Everyone exchanged glances, their hearts uneasy.

To be honest, Lin Bai was taking enormous strides, and they weren't prepared to make enemies of the entire world.

He Qin hesitated for a moment and said, "Alliance Hierarch, the Justice League has just been established. Shouldn't we pause for a bit to stabilize things internally before discussing the promotion of the patent law?"

"Sect Leader He is right; the Justice League indeed needs stabilization. But stability and expansion aren't mutually exclusive. We currently have enough manpower; we can advance on both fronts simultaneously," Lin Bai said, glancing at him. "You know your own sects weren't weak. So, do you understand why the Justice League still managed to defeat you?"

He Qin's old face darkened. "Alliance Hierarch, your Divine Skills are unmatched; we are inferior."

"No, it's because of speed," Lin Bai shook his head. "I caught you off guard. If you had abandoned your sects back then, become mobile, and led me on a chase, I would have ultimately returned empty-handed. Perhaps you could have even held out for reinforcements, and then I would have been the one in a passive position..."

He Qin and the others fell silent.

They had also figured this out when they reviewed the situation, but by then, Lin Bai had already gripped their weaknesses, and it was too late for regrets.

"So, don't talk to me about prudence. The Justice League is currently riddled with holes and vulnerabilities. Once someone seizes an opportunity and catches us off guard, the Justice League might just collapse," Lin Bai said. "Therefore, we must be dynamic. Being proactive is our advantage. We need to absorb more members into the Justice League, letting us grow like a snowball, becoming larger and larger. While others are still slow to react, we strike them off guard. We start the fires, and let others scramble to put them out; this is more conducive to our development."

"The Alliance Hierarch speaks truly."

The many Sect Leaders looked at each other and said in unison.

"The most crucial point is, disaster is imminent, and we don't have much time left!" Lin Bai sighed heavily. "If we don't spread the Laws quickly, once the Sky Descendants mature, it will be a colossal disaster for the entire world. By then, it will be too late for caution."

[Resentment from Wilderness Wolf, Silver, Dragon Breath... +1, +1, +1]

[Resentment from He Qin, Ge Feiyun, Wan Qifeng... +1, +1, +1]

Everyone looked at Lin Bai with aggrieved expressions, grumbling inwardly. We haven't seen any catastrophe from these Sky Descendants, but the one you're causing seems to be growing larger by the day!

Lin Bai continued, regardless of their thoughts, "We will rest at the Morning Yuan Sword Sect for two days. Then, we set off to collect patent licensing fees, simultaneously promoting our Justice League and absorbing new members. On one hand, there are hefty licensing fees; on the other, various preferential policies for joining the Justice League. I believe most sects will make the sensible choice."

"Alliance Hierarch is wise," Ma Changcheng flattered. He provided all the Dan Fang for the Justice League, tying him completely to it, and he was eager to drag more people into this venture.

"This is a real robber's tactic!" Dragon Breath said sarcastically. "Shopkeeper Lin's expansion is too fast! We've been reduced to mere followers; I'm afraid we'll never be able to turn the tables."

He had learned arts under Qing Feng, was among the first to explore cultivation, and had survived the Player tournament with ease.

But subsequent events left him especially melancholic.

Shopkeeper Lin, the first significant person he'd met, ended up taking Qing Feng as his master.

He joined Return to Dragon View, and the sect collapsed.

He repented and joined the Beggar Gang, thinking his Level would secure him a high position. But then Lin Bai established the Justice League Army out of thin air, and Players who hadn't even joined the Beggar Gang suddenly outranked him.

As one of the first beta Players, he hadn't reaped any significant benefits. Where could he even go to complain about this unfairness? What kind of fate was this?

"Don't worry," Silver comforted him. "Lao Gu said to keep a low profile for now, stabilize our foundation, and develop slowly. Lin Bai is overextending himself; his enterprise is bound to collapse one day. That will be the moment for the Beggar Gang to rise."

"Perhaps," Dragon Breath responded perfunctorily, looking at Lin Bai on the main dais, considering how to change his fate and soar once more. He had never been a man willing to accept mediocrity; he couldn't just resign himself to fate.

"Of course, collecting patent license fees won't require everyone. The alliance still needs to develop," Lin Bai said, looking at the Players in the hall. "The Sky Descendants are quick-witted, and information among you travels fast. During this period, you can pause and focus on cultivation. Organize the various industries within the alliance; the populace is the soil for everything, and the foundations mustn't be chaotic."

He looked at Silver and said, "Silver, inform the Beggar Gang members remaining in Qian City to quickly get the Pill Medicine and Artifact Refining industries up and running. We need to promote our brand so that outside sects can see our results and gain confidence in joining our Justice League.

"Medicine King Valley has contributed many Dan Fang to the alliance. Select some suitable for public welfare, refine them in large quantities, and try to sell them at fair prices so the populace can benefit.

"Remember, when selling Pill Medicine, you must label the developer. This will both build the Pill Master's reputation and publicize our patent law. As the Alliance Hierarch of the Justice League, I can sell the few Pill Medicines I've developed below cost. My reputation is already great enough; I won't compete with everyone for profit..."

The God Doctor System required him to save the world through the Pill Dao, so Lin Bai naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity.

When all was said and done, this massive industry he was building was all to serve his System tasks.

"Yes," Silver replied.

"The Way of Incompleteness also needs to be promoted," Lin Bai instructed. "You are to collaborate with the people from the Spirit Artifact Pavilion to create some exquisite yet flawed Magic Artifacts and artworks. Tour these items through various cities and towns, using Justice Weekly to publicize each incomplete piece. Let more people recognize the beauty of incompleteness, and make 'incompleteness' fashionable.

"Also, I promised Xu Longyun to transform Jiamucheng into the Broken City, a promise I haven't fulfilled yet. You'll be responsible for contacting Xu Longyun and promoting the Heavenly Remnant Collection in the name of the Justice League and Jiamucheng. Strive to create a grand event in Jiamucheng centered around this theme of incompleteness."

The requirements of the Everything Has Shortcomings System were vague, so Lin Bai decided to interpret it as promoting the 'beauty of incompleteness.' His plan was to make the event a grand spectacle; its actual nature would be for the audience to judge. If they were willing to consider it beautiful, then it was beautiful. If they considered it ugly, then it was ugly. It takes all kinds to make a world. With a large enough audience, the task was bound to be completed somehow.

"To court girls, Shopkeeper Lin is really sparing no expense!" the Man with Golden Tongue said, watching Lin Bai with envy. "If I had Shopkeeper Lin's power and wealth, what kind of woman couldn't I get?"

"Do you think Shopkeeper Lin is truly driven by lust?" Wild Wolf said, looking at Lin Bai with admiration. "Promoting Laws, cultivating various Paths of Law—his core objective has never wavered. Such an intelligent NPC wouldn't remain obscure even if he were in the real world. The other NPCs are overshadowed by him simply because they lack his unwavering determination!"

"He's biting off more than he can chew," the No.1 Sword Immortal said. "Can he really manage to cultivate so many Paths of Law by himself?"

"You're wrong!" Wild Wolf said. "All along, he has only seriously cultivated Spoken Law Follows and the Love Principle! As for the other Laws, he has mostly been focused on promoting them. He is creating momentum..."

"Wilderness Wolf."

Lin Bai's sudden call of his name interrupted Wild Wolf.

Wild Wolf jumped with a start. "Present!"

Lin Bai looked at him and said, "It takes two to tango. I plan to launch a new publication in addition to Justice Weekly. It will work in tandem with Justice Weekly to promote the Laws and the Justice League. Find some Sky Descendants in the Alliance Army who have a flair for writing and put them in charge of this."

"Yes!"

Wild Wolf's eyes lit up. He glanced triumphantly at Silver and the others, as if he could already see glittering coins pouring in.

Tasks mean advertisements, and advertisements mean money! We'll be rich! Lin Bai is truly setting us up to compete with the Beggar Gang; this time, we're really going to strike it rich!

Idiot! Silver snorted discontentedly. "We'll see about that. You won't steal business from the Beggar Gang."

"We shall see," Wild Wolf responded triumphantly.

"The new weekly can't take the same serious route as Justice Weekly," Lin Bai said, pretending not to hear the Players' bickering. "Consider focusing on topics the public enjoys reading and hearing about. Publish some gossip and human-interest stories about cultivators. For instance, power rankings of Cultivation World sects and famous figures."

He glanced at the people from Hundred Flower Valley and said, "A beauty ranking of renowned female cultivators in the Cultivation World—you could call it the 'Gold Phoenix List.' Power rankings for top prodigies at various cultivation stages, power rankings for the Sky Descendants, and so on. You can name them things like the 'Hero List,' 'Azure Dragon List,' whatever you decide. By controlling reputation and public discourse, we can still sway the dynamics of the Cultivation World. Of course, try to ensure the authenticity of the reports..."

Jiang Yuru suddenly froze. She subconsciously glanced at Cu Wushuang and Jiang Qingqin beside her, the light in her eyes suddenly flaring with intense heat.

She knew the impact of Justice Weekly.

Once this new publication was launched and spread by the Sky Descendants, its influence would surely be comparable to Justice Weekly. Getting on such a list would mean achieving true, widespread fame!

"Holy crap, this is the so-called official ranking? Can the game be played like this? Players ranking NPCs?" The No.1 Sword Immortal's eyes widened in an exaggerated display of shock. "If a publication like this comes out, the famous figures in the Cultivation World will probably start fighting over their rankings!"

"Shopkeeper Lin is truly a master at stirring up trouble!" the Man with the Golden Tongue said, looking at the stunned native Sect Leaders. "Players entered the game and did their best to adapt to the natives' way of life, yet Shopkeeper Lin keeps introducing things from the real world everywhere he goes. I'm already confused about who the real Player is here!"

"Obviously, Shopkeeper Lin is playing much better than we are; he's leading the game," Wild Wolf said, looking at Lin Bai with a hint of resignation. "Now I'm starting to believe those forum posts saying Lin Bai is the Crown Prince of the game company."