From the Carp that Brings Children to the Celestial Officials

Chapter 167 Extraordinary
After its evolution, Youming's innate divine authority, [Fetal Light Divine Contract], not only has a certain chance of giving birth to geniuses with attributes exceeding 1 point, but also allows all newborns in its jurisdiction to have better talents.

Even if these talents don't even amount to 1 point in terms of numerical value, they are still far superior to ordinary people.

All geniuses with more than 1 point in any attribute will receive feedback from You Ming at a rate of one percent, while children with no more than 1 point in any attribute will also receive feedback from You Ming, but the feedback rate will be reduced to one ten-thousandth.

Because the number of ordinary people is not large enough, these one in ten thousand feedbacks are almost negligible for You Ming.

However, once the number of geniuses reached three hundred, the feedback given to You Ming was extremely considerable.

You Ming hadn't used the [Equal Quantity Adjustment] ability for a long time, and now his various attributes had indeed undergone tremendous changes.

Appearance: 5 (3+2).

Willpower: 5.

Spirituality:2.

Comprehension: 3 (2+1).

Luck: 6.

The biggest change is naturally his appearance. Although from the perspective of cultivation, a high appearance score doesn't necessarily mean someone is a genius, it will still be taken into account in the game.

By the standards of the game Crusader Kings III, a beauty score of 5 is already considered "stunningly beautiful".

In fact, even though the proportion of handsome men and beautiful women in this world with immortals and gods is extremely high, his current appearance is still considered outstanding among the crowd.

By ordinary standards, his appearance alone is enough to make people momentarily lose their senses.

Over the years, he has been cleansed by the water vapor of the Five Source Town Water Platform, and his temperament has become increasingly lively and radiant.

His spirit remains in that half-human, half-fish form, but it gives people an unreal feeling, like jade solidified in water, or fragrance emanating from a dream, as if it were a serene and desolate ancient deity.

Of course, although he looked frail, his physical strength had increased several levels.

Because the [Equal Quantity Adjustment] cannot display physical data, but if his innate physical strength is also converted into a numerical value, it is estimated that it will not be lower than five points.

However, comprehension is relatively difficult to improve; even now, it only has four points.

"My lord, I, Zhu Xin, have come to pay my respects."

You Ming sighed inwardly and was about to continue his seclusion when he heard a voice from outside.

In an instant, his figure blurred, and a ray of spiritual light flew out from the carp's body, instantly entering the temple in the underworld.

The night-roaming deity Zhu Xin was already waiting in the temple.

You Ming was happy to see Zhu Xin; generally speaking, his arrival meant that something good had happened.

"Congratulations, sir! Congratulations, sir!"

Zhu Xin looked at You Ming and felt a slight chill in his heart. He hadn't seen You Ming for several years, but he found that this god's aura was even more ethereal and his temperament was more otherworldly, completely unlike the gods in their small town.

This posture would make one believe that he is a deity from the upper realm.

In the world of immortals and gods, especially among the righteous path, appearance can be quite telling.

Although Zhu Xin was inwardly scrutinizing him, his smile grew even brighter.

“Every time you come here, it’s to bring good news. I think it would be better to have the City God bestow upon you the title of God of Happiness.”

You Ming pointed at Zhu Xin and burst into laughter.

Although he was joking, Zhu Xin's heart stirred. Most of the gods in charge of fortune and blessings have a special status and are not ranked according to their rank.

If the City God were to truly appoint him as the God of Happiness, or even just the God of Bringing Good Fortune, he would be overjoyed.

"Tell me, what good news is there this time?"

You Ming had a premonition. The City God had said that he would give him a son to raise within three years, but eight years had already passed.

It's time to discuss this matter with myself. "Our Changning County plans to be upgraded to a prefecture within ten years. At that time, Bingzhou will have to become the fourteenth prefecture out of the thirteen prefectures."

"If Changning County becomes Changning Prefecture, there will be many counties under it. The City God intends to entrust the lives of all the people in one of these counties to you."

Zhu Xin couldn't wait to share this with You Ming.

In fact, he was also passionate at heart.

Changning's elevation from a county to a prefecture not only meant that all the officials in charge would have to take a big step forward, but ordinary deities would also benefit, and many underworld officials who were not originally part of the divine hierarchy might be recruited into the divine path.

"Oh? Upgraded from a county to a prefecture?"

You Ming's expression hardened, and then he leaned back on the throne, only muttering the word to himself.

"Yes, our Changning County already has enough reserves. In recent years, the population has increased, the people are living in peace and contentment, and many immortal sects have also set up here. We are fully qualified to be promoted to the next level."

Zhu Xin did not notice the strangeness in You Ming's expression and continued to speak happily.

“According to the regulations of a prefecture, there are five or six counties in a small prefecture and more than ten counties in a large prefecture. Even if our Changning County becomes a new prefecture, there will still be several county towns. So who will be responsible for the care and protection of the children of the other county towns and even the prefecture city?”

"Is it still under the jurisdiction of the City God's Office?"

You Ming gently tapped the table, his words completely calm.

But then Zhu Xin suddenly understood what You Ming meant, and the smile on his face vanished instantly.

"It's probably...it's probably still the same."

Zhu Xin suddenly stammered. He realized that the Heavenly Official was complaining that the population of the county was too small.

Indeed, there were rumors a few years ago that this official would be in charge of the population of Changning County. If that arrangement had been made, when Changning was upgraded from a county to a prefecture, he would have been in charge of the population of an entire prefecture.

The difference in their status is significant.

"Alright, I understand. Please thank the City God for me. I will visit him when I have time."

You Ming waved his hand, not bothering to argue with Zhu Xin.

He was just a messenger; why scare people?

Zhu Xin's face was a little pale. He cupped his hands in greeting to You Ming and was about to leave.

"thump."

But the next moment, he suddenly knelt down and pressed his head to the ground.

"Lord Night Wanderer, what is the meaning of this?"

You Ming looked at Zhu Xin's posture with a hint of surprise on his face, but his words were lazy, as if he was not surprised at all.

"My lord, I have news to report to you."

Zhu Xin raised his head and looked straight at You Ming.

He didn't speak directly, but waited for You Ming's reply.

“I have very few friends in Changning County, but I hit it off with Lord Night Wanderer immediately. You don’t need to be so polite, just stand here and talk.”

You Ming smiled, and in Zhu Xin's eyes, it was like a gentle spring breeze, making one want to get closer.

"My lord, you can't blame the City God for this."

"The resistance is really great, so this is a last resort."

Zhu Xin gritted his teeth and spoke.

(End of this chapter)