Weird Cultivation, I have a five-organ temple

Chapter 26: The Witch Academy is really recruiting new members (Seeking follow-up reading)
"Mengqi, medium."

Finally, the elder wizard announced the results of the last regular service.

The young witch officer also made a final note in the evaluation book.

However, the older witch officer's words did not end there.

He glanced at everyone inside and outside the training ground and encouraged:
"This year's performance test has come to an end. I hope everyone in Luoshui County will continue to work hard and strive to make progress in next year's performance test."

The officials of Luoshui County were supposed to follow the procedure and thank the witch official for his encouragement and hard work.

But when the words came to his lips, he suddenly realized something was wrong.

next year?

Isn’t the performance appraisal held every three years?
Even the county magistrate and the chief clerk looked at the older witch officer in astonishment, hesitating whether to remind him that he had said the wrong thing.

At this time, the older witch officer announced a piece of news that shocked everyone.

"You heard it right, and I didn't say it wrong either. It's next year!"

"The Lord has ordered that a new assessment policy will be implemented starting next year."

"The performance evaluation will be changed from once every three years to once a year. The department responsible for the evaluation will also be changed from the current higher-level government to a joint evaluation by the Ministry of Personnel, the Supervisory Yuan, and the Witch Bureau."

"Political achievements, cultivation, official reputation, etc. will all be linked to the performance evaluation rating. Those who are inferior will be demoted. Those who fail to meet the requirements will be dismissed..."

"The relevant decrees will be issued in the form of official documents soon. By then, you will know the specific details of the new policy."

After hearing the witch officer's words, the officers inside and outside the training ground all complained bitterly.

Although the county magistrate and the chief clerk did not say anything, they also looked worried.

If they take the exam every three years, they can still slack off. But if they take the exam every year, they will be too competitive.

Captain Ma's expression was particularly ugly.

His performance test results this year are already poor, and if his cultivation doesn't improve next year, he will definitely get the same score.

Moreover, starting from next year, the performance evaluation will be jointly managed by the Ministry of Personnel, the Supervisory Yuan, and the Witch Bureau. Even if he wanted to use money to buy a good score, he couldn't find a way.

Captain Ma looked at Shang Lu again with a fiery gaze.

The secret of Shang Lu's rapid improvement in cultivation became his life-saving straw, and he was eager to find out.

At this time, the witch official announced another important news:
"The county's witch academy will recruit new students from all over the county. No status or family background is considered. I hope you will practice hard, strive to pass the assessment, enter the witch academy, and learn the supreme way!"

This news instantly caused a stir inside and outside the classroom.

If we say that the new performance evaluation system has caused complaints from everyone.

The fact that the Witch Academy is recruiting new members has made everyone excited.

In the past, the Witch Academy recruited new students from aristocratic families. It was rare that they would not consider their identities or backgrounds, allowing ordinary people like them to participate.

Although entering the Witch Academy is harder than ascending to heaven, it is still a chance to change your fate.

If I have talent in this area and am lucky enough to be selected by the Witch Academy, even if I end up studying only in the outer sect and fail to enter the inner sect to learn extraordinary witchcraft, it will be enough to change my destiny.

Now, all the high-ranking officials of Pakistan have a background in witchcraft.

The county governor, Gongcao and other chief officials of this county all came from the witch academy of this county.

If I could also enter the Witch Academy, after I come out, with the help of this "classmate relationship", I would be able to rise quickly and get a good official position.

If you are even luckier and enter the inner gate, you can not only learn mysterious witchcraft, but also prolong your life and find immortality.

Such an opportunity is right in front of us, no matter how slim it is, it will still make people's heart beat faster.

No wonder the witch officials are here to preside over the performance evaluation this year. It seems they are really recruiting new members for the Witch Academy and selecting good talents in advance.

Many people's eyes were cast on Shang Lu at this moment.

In today's performance test, Shang Lu stole the show. Could it be that he has caught the eye of the witch official?
If Shang Lu was really recruited into the Witch Academy, even the county magistrate and the chief clerk would have to call him a good brother.

"Brother-in-law, we can't let Shang Lu enter the witch academy!" Sun Ying anxiously grabbed Captain Ma and whispered.

At this moment, he was not only full of jealousy, but also very anxious.

Although Shang Lu’s entry into the Witch Academy will vacate the position of the regular officer, he still has to live a good life!

If Shang Lu knew what I had done before, it would definitely not end well.

"Shut up, no one will think you are dumb if you don't speak!"

Captain Ma gritted his teeth in anger.

There were so many people in the classroom, even if Sun Ying spoke quietly, someone might hear her.

Once the news gets out, it will be difficult to take action against Shang Lu.

This brother-in-law is just as stupid as his sister.

Captain Ma shook off Sun Ying's hand, turned around and glared at him, and continued to scold: "Also, I have said it many times, you have to refer to your position! Position!"

The performance test officially ends at this point.

The two witch officials were invited to a banquet by the county magistrate and the chief clerk, but everyone else was not qualified to attend the banquet and left.

Shang Lu didn't leave in a hurry. He turned around and walked up to Captain Ma and Sun Ying.

He bowed and spoke sincerely.

"Captain Ma, I was able to pass the performance test thanks to the long vacation you gave me, allowing me to recuperate and practice at home without being disturbed. I will always remember your care and will definitely repay you!"

Captain Ma felt that Shang Lu's words sounded very awkward and seemed to contain a hint of sarcasm.

However, in front of so many people in the training ground, even if Captain Ma regretted his original decision, he couldn't show it.

He even had to force a smile, nodded with satisfaction, and followed Shang Lu's words to praise him a few words.

The people around them were all amazed when they saw their "harmonious and friendly" picture, thinking that they had a really good relationship.

Only the Niu Butou was sneering in the distance.

Du Feng looked stunned and bewildered.

After expressing his gratitude to Captain Ma, Shang Lu bowed to Sun Ying.

"Detective Sun, I also want to thank you for your good words. Now it seems that your words really work. I said that if I pass the performance test, I will treat you to a drink. In a few days, I will prepare good wine and treat you well."

Sun Ying's face turned green with anger.

You didn't come here to say thank you, you came here to slap me in the face!
If my words were true, you would have died long ago. How could you be alive and kicking here?

Sun Ying wanted to get mad, but Captain Ma got there first, pulled him behind him, and said with a fake smile, "You and Sun Ying are of the same age, so you should interact more often."

After a pause, he stared into Shang Lu's eyes and said:

"Since you said you want to repay me, then tell me how you recovered your cultivation. At the beginning, your five internal organs were damaged and your cultivation was completely lost. If it were someone else, their life would probably be ruined. But not only did you recover your cultivation, you also made a great breakthrough. It's simply unbelievable..."

"If someone else had asked, I would definitely not tell them. But Captain Ma has done me a favor, and I will repay the favor and avenge the vengeance!"

Shang Lu lowered his voice and continued, "Captain Ma, do you know that I often buy three kinds of sacrificial animals at the grass market during this period?"

Captain Ma knew about this, of course. He frowned and asked, "You mean you offered sacrifice to the gods and ghosts and got their help?"

"Yes." Shang Lu nodded.

Before Captain Ma could say anything, Sun Ying behind him interrupted anxiously and asked, "Which ghost or god are you offering sacrifice to?"

"The Queen Mother of the Earth."

Shang Lu reported the name of a god.

(End of this chapter)