Being a talent in the Chusheng Demon Sect

Chapter 459 The Daoist cultivators are too frivolous!

Lü Yang left Zhao Xuhe soon after.

Goodbye, Senior Brother Zhao. We're not a good match. After all, you'll be cannon fodder in the Capital Celestial Bureau, and you're no longer worthy of me. Let's break up.

'I won't ask you for the contribution points you owe me in the sixth life.'

'I'm so magnanimous.'

As for the new object of possession, Lü Yang first used magic to deduce the cause and effect before selecting one person from among the flag officers of the Capital Celestial Bureau present.

"it is finally over."

Watching this new batch of warriors enlist, Xu An, a junior officer of the Capital Celestial Bureau, couldn't help but sigh, "How many of these people do you think will survive?"

"You still have the mind to care about other people?"

Upon hearing this, another junior officer immediately laughed: "We're about to be dispatched to Dongting Lake, and we might not even outlive these strongmen!"

"maybe."

Xu An shook his head: "I heard that the group of true dragons has already received a warning from a high-ranking official in the court and will behave themselves and help the court manage Dongting Lake. We're just going there to make a show of it. It may look dangerous, but it's actually a cushy job. Otherwise, why would Lord Liu have gone?"

Although Xu An held a low-ranking official position, he was not stupid.

If Dongting Lake were truly a perilous place where death was certain, then Commander Liu would definitely have stayed far away. How could he have volunteered to be transferred there?

Thinking of this, he wanted to say a few more words.

However, at that moment, as a beam of light descended from the [Capital Celestial Bureau Flag Officer] above his head, a line of golden characters appeared in his eyes:
[Warning, Junior Officer Xu An, it is now "drill" time. Please proceed to the drill ground immediately.]

[If you fail to arrive at the training ground within the time limit and participate in the routine "drills," you will be subject to an initial lightning strike punishment according to the laws of the Immortal Kingdom.]

"Oops."

Upon seeing this, Xu An's expression changed drastically. He no longer dared to chat with his colleagues. He casually said goodbye and immediately flew away on his escape light.

As a junior officer in the Capital Heavenly Bureau, holding the seventh rank, he possessed the cultivation level of the late Qi Refining stage and was already capable of flying on a flying light. However, Xu An was not skilled in this art, and as a result, he was a moment too late. Just a few steps away from the training ground, he looked at himself with despair as he exceeded the time limit.

"Boom!"

The next second, a bolt of lightning struck down from the sky. The intense pain caused Xu An to collapse to the ground, convulsing and exhaling steaming hot air.

Even Lü Yang, who was attached to him, was stunned.

'What is this thing?'

Daily quests, or get an electric shock if you don't complete them?
Lu Yang searched Wu Tai'an's memories again and finally found the relevant information in some obscure corner: it was the inherent limitation of the Dao Court's official position.

"An official position brings power, but also responsibility."

'Every official position in the Daoist court has corresponding responsibilities, which are tasks that must be completed daily. Failure to complete them will result in punishment according to the Daoist laws of the Immortal Kingdom.'

For example, Xu An, as a junior officer in the Capital Observatory, had three daily duties: drills, patrols, and reporting.

These responsibilities practically filled his entire time.

This is also the ruling method of the Daoist court: keep people busy, and once they are tired, all they know is to eat and sleep, so it is naturally difficult for them to cause trouble.

The punishments that Daoist officials receive for dereliction of duty are all recorded in their official positions. Every nine years, the Daoist court conducts an "official examination" to compile a list of officials' records of dereliction of duty. Those who perform poorly are demoted or even dismissed, while those who perform well are promoted.

"Haha, Xu An, you're late again?"

"If this continues, I think you'll fall behind in the official examinations in a few years. Forget about becoming a junior officer, you might even end up as a strongman for someone else."

"Go away, stop cursing me!"

Facing the ridicule of several colleagues, Xu An, who had finally recovered from the lightning strike, stood up and said irritably, "I have a bright future ahead of me!" If he was not mistaken, he would be able to make a name for himself on this trip to Dongting Lake.

Although the credit would definitely go to Commander Liu, as long as I could have some soup, it would be enough to easily erase the demerits for being late for training a few times.

The drill ended quickly.

Next was the patrol. Xu An dared not slack off, so he pulled a few of his strongmen and left the yamen to begin patrolling the entire city.

Meanwhile, Lü Yang, who was attached to him, also got a real feel for the environment of the Dao Court.

Xu An rode his escape light, casually circled the "commoners' district" of the outer city, and after ensuring there was no large-scale bloodshed, he passed through.

There are many similar "working-class neighborhoods".

As the name suggests, the inhabitants are all ordinary people without any cultivation, and their only value is to be ruled by the officials of the Daoist court.

After flying over these "commoner areas," Lü Yang quickly felt a surge of spiritual energy rushing towards him, indicating that he had arrived in the inner city. The environment here was completely different, a vast world within a mustard seed, with mountains and rivers, pavilions and towers, and numerous caves, resembling a fairyland on earth.

This is the "monk's quarters".

Every time Xu An witnessed this scene, he felt an indescribable sense of pride, because his cave dwelling was located in the heart of this "cultivator area".

Not only is it rich in spiritual energy, but it is also under the special attention of the [Immortal Kingdom's Dao Laws].

With the blessing of the [Immortal Kingdom Dao Laws], not only can the speed of absorbing spiritual energy far exceed that of other remote and impoverished areas, but even one's innate comprehension can be enhanced!
He had put in a lot of effort to buy this cave dwelling.

Although it has resulted in a mortgage that has lasted for over a hundred years, it was undoubtedly worth it. Thanks to it, the female cultivator he recently became acquainted with has already started discussing marriage.

With just one more dowry, the two can officially become Daoist partners.

Given time, when his child is born, he won't have to suffer like he has. If he's successful, he might even be able to build a small family.

The better days are yet to come!

Thinking of this, Xu An became even more excited about his future assignment to Dongting Lake. Whether he could raise enough dowry depended on this official mission!
However, Lü Yang, who was attached to him, remained silent.

'That's really something.'

Lu Yang felt a strange feeling in his heart.

The Daoist court's rule was quite complete, and the entire Jiangdong region was under the same order, making the utilization of human resources almost reach its limit.

In short, it's a roll.

After all, dereliction of duty would result in being struck by lightning, failing future official examinations, and even having one's cultivation level reduced, forcing all Daoist cultivators to spontaneously unite.

'You underestimated the Dao Court!'

At that moment, Lü Yang was filled with emotion. As expected, none of the four major forces were weak. The Dao Court cultivators might be weak, but they were stable and orderly.

Because official position is the most important thing!

If you can't beat them one-on-one, then go for three against one, five against one, ten against one! It doesn't matter if someone dies, as long as their official position remains intact, there are plenty of people willing to advance.

From this perspective, the Dao Court actually possesses the strongest war potential among the four major powers. It's just that the [Immortal Kingdom's Dao Laws] only cover Jiangdong, which is why it hasn't been unleashed. However, correspondingly, it's extremely difficult for others to cause trouble in Jiangdong; it's practically an impregnable fortress!

Unless you integrate into it.

Only by integrating into the Daoist court's system and finding solutions from within the system can one possibly challenge the Daoist court; otherwise, it will be like throwing an egg against a rock, and one will be crushed by the Daoist court.

This is also why Lü Yang chose Xu An.

'Dongting Lake, the True Dragon Clan. If nothing unexpected happens, this is the True Dragon branch that the Dragon Lord and the Daoist Court secretly sent to Jiangdong after their cooperation.'

This is his chance!
An opportunity to clear his name, allowing him to openly join the Daoist Court, strip him of his power, and thus prepare for proving the [Heavenly Fire]!
(End of this chapter)