Fantasy: I Am the Villain.

Chapter 236 Cultivating Strength

Chapter 236 Cultivating Strength

"What if someone discovers this or tells the sect leader that you have ulterior motives, are forming cliques, or are plotting a rebellion? The risk is quite high!" Ah-Can said with a worried expression.

Bai Ke, however, seemed completely unconcerned, a slight smile playing on his lips: "You're overthinking things."

Do you think the Tian Ce Palace Sect Leader and those Supreme Elders are just for show? What is their cultivation level compared to mine?

If I harbor any ill intentions and confront them, dealing with me won't be as easy as crushing an ant!

Saying I have ulterior motives? Who would believe that? Does anyone believe that? So don't worry, the sect leader and the others won't take this kind of thing seriously.

Even if someone had nothing better to do than pick a fight with me, they wouldn't bring this up!

"So that's how it is! Then why did you instruct me to do this in secret, young master, and not to let anyone else know, not even the master?"

"Of course I can't say it, although this matter won't be used against me. But I need to keep my cultivation of my own power a secret."

Before this force becomes too powerful, it's best not to let others know. This is my trump card.

"What if others accidentally find out during this process, like Xing Jian and his group? Guess what they'll do if they know I'm cultivating a force, training my people?"

"Of course we'll try every means to stop them!"

"So, he definitely wouldn't be happy to see me do this. As for my father, it's just in case; we don't need to tell him."

They'll know when it's done!

"Yes! Young Master, I understand!"

"Keep an eye on this for me. Make sure it's done secretly and that no one notices."

“Yes!” Ah-Can replied.

"Okay! You can go down first. I'll wash up and rest too. I'm so tired today!" She said, standing up and stretching.

"Alright, young master, please get some rest! Ah Can will take his leave now." With that, he left and closed the door behind him.

Time flies like an arrow; the days pass by in the blink of an eye.

Bai Ke's daily routine is basically the same: he reports to the Enforcement Hall in the morning and then goes on his daily patrol. After returning home in the evening and having dinner, he takes some time to practice the mental cultivation manual he bought from the system.

In his spare time, he would give Ah Can pointers or tease his Xuanwu divine beast. When he had a break, he would visit Ling Xin'er at Tianxiu Peak to strengthen the bond between the two of them. He was very fulfilled.

Half a month later, Bai Ke had a day off. Because Ling Xin'er was busy cultivating and learning with her master during this time, Bai Ke did not go to Tianxiu Peak to find Ling Xin'er that day.

Just as they were leisurely teasing Xuanwu, Ah Can rushed in.

Bai Ke frowned upon seeing this. "Look at you, all flustered. What's wrong that's making you so anxious?"

Ah-Can's mood was not affected by Bai Ke's words at all. He still excitedly approached Bai Ke and grinned.

He then said to Bai Ke, "Young Master, the matter you asked me to handle has finally come to a conclusion!"

"Huh?" Bai Ke looked at A-Can with a puzzled expression after hearing his words.

"You can't even speak clearly. I've given you many instructions. Which one are you referring to?" Bai Ke said casually as he poured himself a cup of tea and then poured one for A-Can as well.

After handing the tea to Ah-Can, he glanced at him and asked.

“Young Master, you’ve forgotten. Half a month ago, you instructed Ah Can to secretly keep an eye out for some disciples with good aptitude and clean backgrounds.”

"Is this the matter? So, have you made any progress?"

"Of course! Ah-chan worked hard for half a month to collect the information on them so that he could report to you, young master."

"Since that's the case, then tell me who you investigated and what the results were?"

Upon hearing this, Ah-Can immediately stood up straight and coughed twice.

He solemnly opened his notebook and said, "Here is a list of candidates who meet the criteria you mentioned, young master."

The first candidate is Yu Lei, the disciple you selected in the Inner Disciple Competition some time ago, who came in third place.

"Oh? Tell me, what makes you think this person is someone I can use?" Bai Ke adjusted his posture, looking at A-Can in front of him with a leisurely smile as he asked.

"Ah Can has investigated the background of this disciple Yu Lei. This person has not been involved in the forces of anyone in Tian Ce Palace, so his background is definitely clean."

Furthermore, his ability to rank among the top three in the inner disciple competition indicates that his cultivation level is certainly quite good.

As for him personally, Ah-Can had subtly inquired about him from others, and it turned out that he had a decent relationship with the people around him.

He has no bad intentions and has never done anything wrong; he's just an ordinary person.

Moreover, Yu Lei cultivates a wood-based technique, so his patience, endurance, and stealth skills are all excellent.

"If you, young master, were to recruit him, it would be of great help to you. That's why Ah-Can thinks he's quite suitable, and that's why I've included him in the candidate pool."

"Hmm, not bad, continue."

Hearing that his young master seemed quite satisfied with the results of his investigation, he became even more enthusiastic and worked even harder to continue explaining to Bai Ke.

"The second one is also someone you chose in the inner disciple competition, young master. This person is Su Ziyuan!"

“Su Ziyuan? Tell me about this person.”

"Su Ziyuan's background is not involved in any forces, and the people around her speak highly of her."

She has no bad records and has never had any conflicts with anyone. I've heard that Su Ziyuan is capable, quick-witted, and has potential.

Furthermore, I've heard that because of her outstanding performance during this training, the sect has high hopes for Su Ziyuan!

"Really?"

"Hmm... I heard about Su Ziyuan from other disciples, but it's probably true that the sect has high hopes for her, so I've included her in the candidates as well."

Most importantly, young master, this Su Ziyuan is a girl. If your people are all men, Ah Can doesn't think that's a good idea.

"If something happens that requires a woman's help, Su Ziyuan's strong abilities would be quite convenient, wouldn't they?"

"I didn't realize you had this little scheme in mind, Ah-Can?"

"Hehehe, Ah-Can is also considering the bigger picture, young master, what do you think?"

Bai Ke stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and said, "Hmm, you've thought of everything."

Su Ziyuan did perform quite well during the training; she didn't cause any trouble.