Chapter 1111 - 440: The Scheming One (Part 2)
"Mr. Zhang, please rest assured, I will exhaust myself in your service until death."
The Steward said earnestly, his tone full of determination.
"As long as you give me a chance, I will definitely prove my value. I will provide you with every assistance, help you eliminate all obstacles. This world will ultimately kneel at your feet!"
Zhang Beixing nodded in satisfaction when he heard the Steward’s words.
He knew he had successfully roped in this cunning Steward.
With his help, his power in Europe would definitely rise to another level.
"Very good, I really appreciate your awareness and ambition."
Zhang Beixing drawled, his tone carrying a kingly air.
"From now on, you’re my man. I’ll give you a stage to display your talents and let you help me conquer this world. But remember, your fate is now tightly bound to mine. You can only succeed, you cannot fail. Because I, Zhang Beixing, never accept failure."
"I understand, I understand..."
The Steward nodded repeatedly in excitement, his eyes full of fanaticism and worship.
He knew he had found a master truly worth following.
A master who could lead him to glory.
From now on, he would be Zhang Beixing’s shadow, his sharpest blade.
He swore to pave the way for Zhang Beixing and clear all obstacles.
Even if it meant his body shattered to pieces, he would not hesitate.
Just as Zhang Beixing and the Steward reached a tacit understanding, a voice suddenly sounded in Zhang Beixing’s mind.
[Host, your bearing and courage once again make me look at you in a new light.]
The System’s voice was full of praise and amazement.
[You not only successfully roped in Vampire Alyna, but now you’ve also taken in the Steward of the Alba Clan. Your power map is continuously expanding. At this rate, your goal of conquering the world is already not far off.]
Hearing the System’s praise, a surge of confidence rose in Zhang Beixing’s heart as well.
With the System’s help plus his own effort, what goal could he possibly fail to achieve?
[Your current status is very good; fortune is on your side. This is the perfect time to break through your bottleneck. I suggest you quickly begin Cultivating the second stage of your Pupil Skill—Pupil Control Technique. Once you master this technique, you’ll be able to use your gaze to control others’ thoughts and actions, make them bow and become your puppets. This will be of tremendous help in consolidating and expanding your power.]
"Pupil Control Technique? Sounds pretty good."
Zhang Beixing’s eyes lit up.
"I’ll start Cultivating right now and strive to master this Skill as soon as possible. With it, why would I be afraid of anyone in this world refusing to submit to me?"
[Excellent, I really appreciate this thirst for knowledge and proactive attitude of yours.]
The System said with a laugh, its voice full of encouragement.
[But Cultivating Pupil Control Technique is not that easy; it requires a huge amount of energy. Your Spiritual Power is only 2000 points right now, and Cultivating Pupil Control Technique consumes 500 points per hour. At your current strength, I’m afraid you won’t be able to hold out for long.]
[So before Cultivation, I suggest you first raise your Spiritual Power cap. Only with abundant Spiritual Power can you sustain high-intensity Cultivation. And to increase Spiritual Power, the fastest way is to take miraculous pills. I just happen to have a few kinds of pills suitable for you—interested?]
"Oh? Miraculous pills?"
Zhang Beixing became interested and hurriedly asked:
"What kinds of pills are there? Hurry up and tell me."
[Mm, I have three kinds of pills here, each with its own wondrous effect.]
The System deliberately kept him in suspense, its voice tinged with mystery.
[The first pill is called Azure Spirit Pill. After taking it, your Spiritual Power cap will increase by 500 points, and it costs 500 Points to redeem. The second pill is called Purple Mansion Pill. After taking it, your Spiritual Power cap will increase by 1000 points, and it costs 1000 Points. The third pill is called Golden Essence Pill. After taking it, your Spiritual Power cap will increase by 2000 points, and it costs 2000 Points.]
[Each type of pill comes in three doses and takes effect immediately after ingestion. However, their medicinal power is quite fierce. After taking them, there will be a period of discomfort, requiring seclusion to recuperate. The recuperation time varies with the pill grade: Azure Spirit Pill requires one day, Purple Mansion Pill requires three days, and Golden Essence Pill requires seven days. During this period, your combat power will plummet, so you must choose a safe environment for seclusion.]
[In addition, each type of pill has side effects. Azure Spirit Pill will make your skin turn bluish, Purple Mansion Pill will make your eyes turn purple, and Golden Essence Pill will make your hair turn gold. These changes are permanent and irreversible. So before making your choice, you must think carefully.]
Hearing the System’s introduction, Zhang Beixing couldn’t help falling into deep thought.
Each pill was tempting, but each also had flaws that were hard to accept.
Especially those permanent side effects, which really made one hesitant to try.
"Blond hair, blue skin, purple pupils—are you trying to turn me into a foreigner?"
Zhang Beixing said with a somewhat helpless wry smile.
"I’m a dignified son of China, I don’t want to become some Alien Race. Besides, I still have to go back home to develop. If people recognize me and word gets out, what a bad impact that’d be. If Lin Siqi found out, wouldn’t she chop me into eight pieces?"
Thinking of his wife’s cold face, a chill ran down Zhang Beixing’s spine.
He quickly shook his head, dispelling the idea of taking the pills.
"Forget it, forget it, I’ll just Cultivate honestly."
Zhang Beixing sighed helplessly and said to the System:
"I’ll pass on the pills. The side effects are too much. I’ll rely on my own effort and raise my strength step by step. As long as I’m willing to put in the work, I believe that one day, I’ll also reach the peak realm."