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Chapter 629: Successful Employment
Chapter 629: Successful Employment
At dawn, the first rays of sunlight began to appear.
Behind the faint mist, a purple-maned white dragon weaved through, its breath sounding like low rumbling thunder, slowly passing through the entire Jianyang Prefecture.
Controlling clouds and summoning rain was the responsibility of the Immortal Court, and there were specialized Immortals in charge of this task.
Rather than summoning rain, the white dragon was more like transporting water from other places to this prefecture.
If an ordinary wild demon were to do this and cause a disaster, it would surely be punished by the Immortal Court. However, it was currently acting under the orders of the Divine Kingdom, and although it was against the rules, it was usually left unpunished.
"Don't stand there daydreaming!"
In front of the Earth God Temple, an old man threw his wooden staff, which flew into the sky and lightly tapped the white dragon's forehead.
"Ouch!"
Zi Yang cried out in pain and reluctantly withdrew his searching gaze.
Shen Zongzhu had disappeared with the monk, and with the words the Earth God had said earlier, he had no mind to continue summoning rain. He was just waiting for a chance to sneak away.
"Don't forget you still have a task to complete." The Earth God tightened his grip on his staff and gave a meaningful reminder before withdrawing his gaze and entering the temple with the support of the two elder boys.
"After all, they are fellow cultivators who came together. How can I be at ease for a while?" One of the elder boys shook his head and explained on their behalf.
The position of the Earth God was an extremely special one. They received a salary from the Immortal Court but might never have set foot in the Immortal Court in their entire life. Instead, they had closer ties with the Divine Kingdom and often handled affairs for the kingdom, while also bearing the responsibility of supervision.
The current Human Emperor was a man of great willpower, and during his reign, the entire Shenzhou land enjoyed a period of peace and stability.
Recently, the court had the idea of recruiting wild and scattered Immortals to serve the kingdom and utilize their talents.
Among these tasks, controlling clouds and summoning rain was considered a very important one... Although they weren't sure why it was important, as it involved the livelihood of the people, but the Immortal Court was already in charge of it. Spending such a huge cost to recruit a large number of rain summoners seemed to only make up for the Immortal Court's negligence.
However, since the court valued this task, they didn't mind searching for talented individuals to fill the positions.
This white dragon only needed to stay honest and obedient, and it would have a promising future.
As for the Dao Realm Loose Cultivator, if he didn't care for this salary and couldn't lower himself, they wouldn't force him. They just hoped he had a strong fate and wouldn't get himself into trouble right after descending the mountain.
The Earth God of Jianyang Prefecture was rarely promoted to the eighth rank, and his experience was so rich that he rarely made wrong judgments.
These two hadn't violated heavenly laws or the laws of the Divine Kingdom; it was merely a domestic affair.
Even if he wanted to report it, he wouldn't know where to start.
This was a matter that even the Earth God himself didn't dare to get involved in, yet that boy had agreed so readily... He must either be a fool or a brave one.
As long as they got used to it, the two weren't even on the same path, let alone friends. It's better to just part ways.
"If both of them die, there won't even be anyone left to deliver a message back to that remote place."
The Earth God of Jianyang Prefecture sighed slightly and stepped into the temple. People from such small places often carried the hopes and expectations of their hometown, and he had already become accustomed to it.
However, before he could take his second step, his eyes flashed, and he slowly turned around.
Boom!
The white dragon transformed into a streak of light and landed, revealing its human form. It stared at the distance with a delighted expression, "Earth God, they're back!"
Hearing this, the two elder boys glanced at each other and quickly lowered their heads, coughing lightly.
The Earth God's face turned red, but fortunately, he was naturally dark-skinned, so it wasn't very noticeable.
He focused his gaze in that direction.
Soon, he saw the two walking together in the distance, followed by the Zi Yun Sect's Dao partner with a panicked expression.
The latter two's expressions clearly indicated that something had happened.
However, all four of them returned safely, without a scratch on their bodies or any change in their auras.
As far as he knew, although Zhi Kong Wanderer was stronger than Ling Guang Wanderer, he was far inferior in other aspects and definitely couldn't achieve such a level of dominance.
Looking at Zhi Kong Wanderer's attitude towards the young man, he was gentle before, but that was because Zhi Kong Wanderer had both virtue and ability, and he was courteous to everyone. Now, it was clear that he treated the young man as a friend and even had a hint of gratitude.
"..."
The Earth God of Jianyang Prefecture walked out of the temple and once again fixed his gaze upon the black-robed youth.
His expression gradually grew complex.
If he wasn't a fool, then he was a natural-born calamity, a bringer of death.
He trusted his instincts; the bloody scent on this young man was so strong that even immortal elixir would struggle to wash it away.
With such a presence, if he also possessed the corresponding strength...
"Is the matter resolved?" The Earth God slightly raised his eyes.
"Yes, it's done," Master Zhi Kong nodded, his palms pressed together as he said, "Thanks to Immortal Friend Shen's assistance, otherwise, I might have caused a huge disaster."
Upon hearing this, Zi Yang finally let out a sigh of relief. He had been startled by the old Earth God. He had always believed that someone capable of slaying immortals and engaging in such ruthless acts, someone who could restore peace to Hongze, wouldn't be stopped by a mere Jianyang Prefecture.
Not only had he returned unscathed, but even Master Zhi Kong, a wandering cultivator, couldn't stop praising him.
"Earth God, I've said it before. My brother is skilled in slaying demons and monsters. You should quickly find him a position. If you miss this village, you'll miss the temple." He turned around and continued to speak highly of the Earth God.
Compared to Zi Yang, the two elder boys were startled by Master Zhi Kong's words, their faces turning pale.
Thanks to Immortal Friend Shen?
It was known that this wanderer's journey wasn't to deal with some demon, but another Bodhimanda Sect wanderer. Even if he made a mistake, it was hard to guarantee that there wouldn't be a few fellow disciples or seniors who cared about him.
This loose immortal senior, on his first outing, was about to offend the Tri-Teachings?
Such courage was not something an ordinary small temple could handle. It would be better to pass on this opportunity. However, they were still curious about what role a non-immortal Dao Realm cultivator could play in a dispute between wanderers.
"A position..."
The Earth God looked deeply at Shen Yi, tightly gripping his cane, "Please, Immortal Friend, step inside the temple for a chat."
He had encountered people with strength and a heavy killing intent, but they were all disciples of major sects, with clear backgrounds. Even if they caused trouble, their masters or seniors could be found to discipline or compensate for their actions.
But this young man was different.
If he guessed correctly, the other party was also from Hongze.
If this young man named Shen truly possessed the ability to participate in the battle between wanderers, even in the remote and impoverished Hongze, it would be difficult for Shi Ren to control him, and there wouldn't be much to compensate for either.
Rather than finding a position for Shen Yi, it was more about imposing some restrictions on him.
"Hmm..."
The Earth God reached into his bosom, caressing the cool plaque, and gradually made up his mind.
Since he was skilled in slaying demons, then he should go.
He turned and waited for Shen Yi to enter the temple, then gently closed the temple door.
"..."
Shen Yi quietly observed the Earth God's actions without speaking.
He did notice the change in the other party's expression.
But first, there was still a Bodhimanda Sect wanderer standing at the door. If something was amiss, it was unlikely that he would stand idly by.
The Earth God was only an eighth-rank official, with strength equivalent to the Dao Realm. Even if he took action, Shen Yi wasn't overly fearful. At worst, he had the Stable Superintendent protecting him in his immortal court.
"This... Please, Immortal Friend, deliver this to that white dragon."
The Earth God took out an iron plaque, upon which the characters 'Pray for Rain' were inscribed in golden hooks and iron lines.
He briefly explained, "The Human Emperor established a new ministry outside the six ministries of the court. Under this ministry, there are eight bureaus, and the Rain Summoning Bureau is one of them."
Speaking to this point, the Earth God stared directly into Shen Yi's eyes, hoping to discern something. After a moment, he gained nothing and could only sigh, "Not bad. I've been helping the magistrate manage Jianyang Prefecture for many years, and I just want this place to remain stable. I don't trust people like you."
"Since you managed to return alive, I, a mere eighth-rank minor immortal, probably can't control you either."
"But someone can control you."
The Earth God's expression turned solemn, and he finally took out another iron plaque, "In addition to the eight bureaus, there is actually one more bureau, which only the magistrate of Jianyang Prefecture knows about, and he only gave out one plaque."
"Today, I'm giving it to you."
He placed the plaque into Shen Yi's palm.
The patterns on the plaque were unusually strange, as if a character had been written on it, then deeply slashed, leaving the character in tatters. It looked like the wild growth of a new sprout, carrying a unique beauty.
"Which bureau?" Shen Yi lowered his eyes, staring at the plaque.
Hearing this, the Earth God smiled and quietly averted his gaze.
"The Demon Slaying Bureau."
(End of Chapter)
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