"How dare I, a junior, show off my meager skills in front of a senior?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Cang immediately bowed deeply with sincere eyes and a genuine expression, saying, "Thanks to your help, senior, I have made some progress. I am deeply grateful and thank you for your kindness!"

He was always quite polite when dealing with "Old Deng," who was willing to spend a lot of gold coins.

Moreover, they speak very politely and would never do anything foolish like taking advantage of someone and then denying it.

After all, Bai Cang could tell the difference between having a full meal at one meal and having a full meal every day.

If you want these old guys to willingly spend gold coins...

Therefore, it is essential to maintain a positive image of being grateful and repaying kindness.

This is how someone from an unorthodox sect should behave!

Many people have a misconception that unorthodox or heretical practices are inherently evil and do not need any "good reputation".

Ideally, it should be infamous for its ferocity, the kind that can stop a child from crying at night.

In a sense, that's only half right.

One who mingles in unorthodox and unethical practices can never be a "good person".

Or, to put it another way, you need to have a certain intimidating reputation to make people think you are weak and easily bullied.

However, a "bad reputation" does not necessarily mean a "bad reputation." The more notorious one is, the more one needs a "good reputation" as a protective shield.

Only by effectively hedging against risks can one live longer and better.

Simply put: You can be notorious, but you can't be utterly wicked.

Otherwise, they will eventually become the rising stars of the "reputable sects," grinding experience and reputation, and even giving away a huge amount of loot before they die.

The original cultivation manuals had already explained this quite thoroughly:

"The path of cultivation should employ military strategy, combining the orthodox and the unorthodox, for this is the right path."

"On a dark and windy night, in a secluded and deserted place, one should have no taboos and carry out robbery and murder to enrich oneself and obtain resources."

In broad daylight, with righteous indignation, one should draw one's sword and show it to the ruler in public, defeating the arrogant and conceited, thus gaining fame and honor.

Only by combining the light and the dark, and employing both benevolent and tyrannical methods, can one achieve the true and righteous path.

For those who follow unorthodox paths, the best persona is one that is both righteous and wicked, constantly shifting between the two.

To put it bluntly, you can let people think you have an extreme personality, but you can't leave behind a public opinion that you "deserve to die".

Otherwise, sooner or later you'll be ganged up on and killed by the endless stream of "young heroes"!

He must be infamous and intimidating, but he must not be so wicked as to leave any evidence against him.

Throughout his journey, Bai Cang has been practicing the profound meaning and earnest teachings of the "Cultivation Manual" in his own words.

Although he no longer needs to use the various methods recorded in the "Cultivation Manual".

However, the core concept remains timeless: establish a persona when appropriate, and employ tactics when necessary.

As expected, upon hearing Bai Cang's words, Li Boyang remained outwardly unmoved, but inwardly he was secretly delighted.

I couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction, thinking, "It wasn't in vain that I went to such lengths to give this kid all these benefits."

Although he was already used to Bai Cang's "humility" and "politeness".

Almost every Nascent Soul Dao Lord who appeared before him behaved in a similar manner.

Even Bai Cang was considered a complete "troublemaker" among them, far less respectful and cautious than the others.

However, Bai Cang's previous "unruly" and "meticulous" attitude had left a very deep impression on him.

When there's no benefit, you call him "Old Deng"; when there's a benefit, you call him "Senior," right?

The stark reality of one black and one white is not unpleasant.

Instead, it gave Li Boyang a sense of exhilaration and pleasure from "conquering".

Weren't you so arrogant? Why are you so quiet now?

I still prefer your defiant attitude from earlier. Can you switch back to your old self?

This was Li Boyang's subconscious thought at that moment.

The main tactic was to be arrogant at first and then obsequious, making him feel that all the favors he had received were truly worthwhile.

Isn't this also a kind of KFC?

Given Li Boyang's status, position, and cultivation level, he was always the one making empty promises and facilitating others' success.

But I've never had this "novel experience" of being BBC'd before.

Moreover, they were used to seeing obsequious and fearful "filial sons".

Encountering Bai Cang, a kind of mudslide, unexpectedly left a deep impression on him.

Of course, all of this is based on the premise that Bai Cang's performance is amazing enough to make Li Boyang treat him specially and think highly of him.

Otherwise, if you don't have any skills, would you dare to act arrogantly in front of him?

I'll slap you across the face and teach you a lesson for the rest of your life!

"If your skills are considered insignificant, then aren't all the younger generation of this generation as stupid as pigs?"

With all sorts of thoughts flashing through his mind, Li Boyang, like a sedan chair carried by many, chuckled and pointed at Bai Cang, saying, "Young friend's talent is unparalleled in recent history!"

Given time, we, the people of this generation, will surely earn our place before you!

Bai Cang smiled shyly, displaying a gentle and refined demeanor, "I dare not accept such high praise from you, senior. Even if I have achieved some success, it is all thanks to your kindness and generous support."

Meeting you for the first time was like a frog in a well seeing the moon; but now, seeing you again, I feel like an ant seeing the blue sky!

Li Boyang was shocked upon hearing this: You kid, is this how you play the game?

With a single sentence, Bai Cang held Li Boyang captive for three full breaths.

The previous slight unpleasantness, and the resentment of being forced to give benefits.

It has long since vanished without a trace.

Even Li Boyang couldn't help but think: it seems that dealing with this kid requires offering some benefits.

This is such a great value for money!

If you don't give him any benefits, he can drive you crazy.

If you give him a bribe, he can make you feel so good you could die.

The emotional value it provides is so abundant, it's almost overflowing.

"A cunning little boy, all talk and no action."

Li Boyang laughed and cursed, his smile more uncontrollable than an AK-47, "Only today do I realize that my ten thousand years of cultivation have not been wasted!"

It must be said that this abbot of Xuandu Temple was indeed a remarkable person.

Bai Cang originally thought that once the powerful weapon "Ant in the Blue Sky" was unleashed, the "competition" would be over.

After all, this is a much stronger compliment than "looking up and seeing the North Star".

Who would have thought that Li Boyang not only caught the attack, but also "returned" it with a force that was not much less than that of Bai Cang.

The phrase "Ten thousand years of cultivation, not wasted," can be said to have elevated Bai Cang to the heavens.

In other words, it means: With your praise, my millennia of cultivation have not been in vain.

In short: I've been straight my whole life!

Especially considering Li Boyang's identity, status, and cultivation level.

The destructive power of his words was simply outrageous.

It's fortunate that it was Bai Cang; otherwise, any other Nascent Soul Dao Lord would probably have fainted from joy.

However, when it comes to flattery, how could Bai Cang be content to be second to anyone?

There can only be one "Praise King" here, and that is me, "Grandpa Bai"!

"With ten thousand years of cultivation, you have a chance to reach the Pure Yang realm. How can you talk about wasting your time?"

Thinking of this, Bai Cang immediately said, "If you, senior, are considered to have wasted your time, wouldn't that be a disgrace to all the heavens and Daoists?"

My master once said: "Among the Golden Immortals of this era, only you, sir..."

Before Bai Cang could finish speaking, Li Boyang waved his hands repeatedly to interrupt, "Alright, enough of the small talk, let's get down to business!"

In this shameless exchange of mutual flattery, Li Boyang still had some sense of shame.

In the end, they still lost!

[Thanks to the "son" tycoon, please give me a free gift!]