When a person is in a high-ranking position, their words carry the law.

Chapter 117 Shangqing Energy's Main Business

"If Luo Shui hadn't inadvertently uttered the words 'Boss Bai' during a transaction, we wouldn't have guessed that Bai Ze was the real leader."

Xi Yuheng also smiled.

Then, Fang Daotong added, "Afterwards, Bai Ze personally entered the fray, defeated the three from Yingguo, and thus triggered a series of major events, which amazed everyone and made them praise him as someone that Yao Guang had high hopes for."

Hmm... This person's facial expression was a bit stiff when they were praising them, but they did convey the meaning perfectly.

From their words, Bai Ze was able to deduce some of the truth.

First of all, Luo Shui was definitely not just a participant in the rice smuggling; she was very likely the initiator.

But there was someone behind this initiator, because during one of the transactions, she "accidentally" uttered the words "Boss Bai," which was remembered by the people involved in the transaction.

After the traces of the Great Freedom Demonic Sect appeared, Mu Yaoguang took charge of Canghai City to conduct an investigation. The Sanqing Group would definitely investigate the various things that happened in Canghai City, and then "accidentally" discovered the mastermind behind the rice smuggling.

Regardless of whether Bai Ze is truly the mastermind, with Luo Shui's personal confirmation and the results of the Sanqing Group's investigation, he is now the mastermind behind the rice smuggling—"Boss Bai".

This was clearly another publicity stunt, and through this, it was intended to confirm to all parties that Bai Ze was now Mu Yaoguang's "crown prince".

The fact that the Sanqing Group sent three young people this time was not only because discussing with Bai Ze was just an intention and a precursor, but it also showed their sincerity.

The younger generation talks to the younger generation, and then the older generation talks to Mu Yaoguang.

Having figured all this out, Bai Ze could only sigh inwardly at Mu Yaoguang's deep cunning.

One scheme after another had already firmly ensnared him on the boat, making it impossible for him to get off.

What was even more unexpected was that the publicity campaign had already begun, and even smuggling rice was part of it.

"I never thought that even the most meticulous plans could have a flaw."

"Boss Bai" suddenly smiled, adopting the air of someone who was involved in the situation. "Alright, since you've all seen through me, then tell me, what do you want to talk about?"

Now that things have come to this, all we can do is pretend to be the mastermind behind it all.

"No rush, let's eat and chat at the same time, the food won't taste good if it gets cold."

The speaker was Shi Miaomiao, a member of Taiqing Pharmaceutical. She had changed out of her chef's uniform and, with her bare hands, lifted the lid of the jar.

A rich aroma wafted out with the steam, revealing the amber-colored broth in the jar, along with various delicacies floating in and out of the pot.

"Wow, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall!" Luo Shui exclaimed, her mouth watering.

“That’s right, it’s Buddha Jumps Over the Wall,” Shi Miaomiao admitted.

Upon hearing this, Bai Ze's face revealed a subtle expression.

Is it appropriate for a Taoist to make Buddha Jumps Over the Wall?

"Master Xuanwei's medicinal cuisine is truly exceptional. Senior Sister Miaomiao received Master Xuanwei's true teachings, and her Buddha Jumps Over the Wall dish is a collection of various spiritual essences."

Xi Yuheng introduced from the side: "Among them are shark fins from Yingzhou Secret Realm, pig's trotters and pig's stomach from Shanhai Realm, eggs of Fire Cloud Bird, and various kinds of fine delicacies from home and abroad."

"Hmm?" Bai Ze's eyes flickered slightly. "I think I can guess why you've come. You're after overseas trade."

The so-called secret realm is a small-scale convergence space. After the convergence, it loses contact with the original world and drifts in another world. For example, the quarter of the territory lost by the Kingdom of Ying decades ago was lost after the convergence and has been excluded ever since.

Those that are excluded from the other world and drift in this world are called secret realms.

The so-called Yingzhou Secret Realm is a small space floating on the sea. Because it was first discovered by the Eastern Xia, it was called the Yingzhou Secret Realm.

To enter the Yingzhou Secret Realm, one must go out to sea. As for the investigation into the smuggled rice mentioned earlier, it's clear that the other party's investigation was so thorough not only because it was related to Bai Ze, but also because the smuggling teams were traveling between the two countries.

"Bai Ze truly has keen insight."

Shi Miaomiao smiled and served a bowl of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, placing it in front of Bai Ze, saying, "That's right, we've come here for overseas trade."

"The intersection of worlds is not only a disaster, but also a variety of opportunities. In other worlds, there may be spiritual herbs that have grown for many years under the nourishment of primordial energy, as well as various exotic beasts. Some special materials can only be obtained in specific places. For example, there is a place in Ying Kingdom that frequently intersects with the Mountain and Sea Realm, where you can find a tree called 'Dragon Cherry,' whose flowers can be used to refine the Hundred Flower Pill."

“Although the Western Union’s injections are unconventional, if the main and auxiliary ingredients are used properly, their shortcomings can be controlled,” Fang Daotong said. “Back then, I used the military’s method of body tempering to quickly achieve the cultivation of strength and spirit, and that was thanks to the Western Union’s injections.”

In the pharmacological philosophy of Dongxia, even poisons can be transformed into good medicines, as long as the principal, assistant, and supporting ingredients are used properly.

Clearly, the various injections from Western Union are also seen as something that can be transformed into a good medicine by some Taoist alchemy masters.

“Over the years, Yuqing Heavy Industry has been keen to combine with Xinwu and has already established several trade channels with Xilian. But having one more channel is always a good thing,” Xi Yuheng said, rubbing his nose.

At this moment, the other party's intentions were finally revealed.

What they want is Yunlai Group's distribution channels in Canghai City.

“But we don’t have that channel now,” Bai Ze said, gently stirring the soup with a spoon.

"With Senior Sister Yaoguang taking charge, it will soon be in your hands."

Fang Daotong said calmly, "If it really doesn't work, Shangqing Energy is willing to lend a hand."

Shanghai Qing Energy's main businesses include energy exploration and development, energy technology and expansion, and logistics and trade.

In this era, the best energy sources are actually all in another world.

Therefore, Shangqing Energy has various talented individuals who can detect the intersection of worlds, including experts who use scientific detection, masters who use various metaphysical methods for calculation, and—various assassins.

When exploring other worlds, the most important thing is still force.

Furthermore, Lingbao Logistics, a subsidiary of Shangqing Energy, accepts various delivery services, including but not limited to delivering weapons to the remnants of the ancient kingdom of Fanzhu who are attempting to restore their kingdom, and rescuing people in various intersecting spaces.

Apart from various technical personnel, most of the employees at Shangqing Energy are classic martial artists.

Those Taoist martial artists who had no other strengths besides martial arts were all assigned to Shangqing Energy.

"While striking at the Yunlai Group, we also need to find allies and win over some Daoist forces. At least the sects behind these three have been won over. Brother Zuiqiang, how did you change from that otherworldly, detached person to what you are now?"

Bai Ze was amazed.

The world is truly unpredictable.

(End of this chapter)