From the Carp that Brings Children to the Celestial Officials

Chapter 295 Everyone performs their duties
Since You Ming was bestowed the title of "Envoy of the Propagation of Mountains and Rivers," his innate divine authority, "Tai Guang Qi Yin," has undergone a slight change.

It not only shines on humans, but also benefits the animals and plants in the mountains.

Therefore, under his divine influence, the creatures within the entire Yuanling Mountain underwent tremendous changes in a subtle way.

In particular, his divine authority can make the offspring of living beings stronger and smarter, and there is a certain probability that they will undergo mutations.

When this happens to humans, it often takes more than ten years for a single generation to reproduce, so the process of mutation is naturally slow.

But for many creatures in the mountains, they can reproduce after a year of birth, and five years is enough time for many animals to have several generations.

Over the course of several generations, many animals have been optimized and are now completely different from their ancestors.

For example, a wild fox that originally lived in Yuanling Mountain developed a mutated lineage after three generations of reproduction.

Surprisingly, it has soft antlers growing on its forehead, resembling deer antlers, short and soft.

Their offspring are born with their eyes open, and can not only sense danger, but also the level of spiritual energy. They will always tend to live near medicinal gardens, spiritual springs, and the vicinity of earth veins.

In some respects, they can already be called mythical beasts.

If guided, they can easily develop intelligence and embark on the path of cultivation.

There is also a wild deer that lives on the southern slope, and a variant appeared after the fifth generation.

Not only did its hoof color change from gray to gold, but it also moved silently at night, ran like a shadow, and leaped over high rocks as if walking on flat ground.

Even the sound of its hooves can disturb the minds of wild beasts, seemingly possessing a power of intimidation.

It is estimated that after a few generations, a new ethnic group will be able to emerge.

Not only animals, but also plants have undergone many mutations.

For example, there's the Lanlin Grass, which can purify water sources and stabilize spiritual energy; the Xuangen Fern, which can stabilize earth energy and fertilize the soil; and the Yinwu Vine, which can gather water vapor and even has a slight hallucinogenic effect...

Over the past few years, there has been an increasing number of mutated animals and plants.

It is even foreseeable that in the next few decades or centuries, their numbers will reach an extremely exaggerated level.

Youming needs a special deity to be in charge of this matter, to register all the mutated plants and animals, and to consciously guide them.

For example, Wu Mo previously discovered a type of rice called Yungeng Rice, which is a mutation of ordinary rice after several generations. Its stems are as tough as bamboo, and its aroma can travel for miles. If consumed for a long time, it can nourish the essence and condense the qi.

Most importantly, although this plant has a low yield, it is not heavily dependent on spiritual energy.

It can be grown in the mortal world as an economic crop, which will inevitably attract the attention of the powerful and wealthy.

……

Zhou Dacheng was appointed as the "Forest Patrol Envoy". Although his divine power was weak, he had already cultivated himself and possessed the "Spiritual Body of Plants and Trees", which gave him an innate affinity with the mountains and forests.

He walked through Yuanling Mountain without using any escape techniques, wearing only a light blue short robe and walking barefoot on the grass.

With each step, the grass and leaves bowed beneath my feet, as if a force was gently caressing the mountains and forests, causing all things to bow their heads in welcome.

His magical power circulated naturally. The entire underground of Yuanling Mountain was actually covered by the roots of the Azure Divine Tree. He felt comfortable all over, with a continuous stream of subtle spiritual energy flowing into his body.

His mind resonated with the heavens and earth, and the surrounding mountain winds naturally gathered, supporting his figure and making him appear as ethereal as an immortal.

He walked to the mouth of a valley where wildflowers covered the ground. A young spirit deer was kneeling and licking dew. Sensing his presence, it did not run away but instead curiously moved closer.

It must be said that Zhou Dacheng's plant spirit body naturally attracts the attention of the creatures in the mountains.

Looking at the little deer, he simply sprinkled a wisp of blue light from his sleeve onto its antlers. The deer made a clear sound, and its eyes became clear, as if it had gained some wisdom. "Your innate intelligence is not weak, and the mountain energy here is abundant. Next spring, you will be able to transcend the mortal realm and enter the realm of the spirit."

"If you gain spiritual power, go to the temple of the goddess on the mountain to find me."

He stroked the fawn's head, and the fawn seemed to understand, letting out another cry.

As a Forest Patrolman, his duties include registering the various mutated plants and animals in the mountains, guiding qualified animals to awaken their intelligence, and searching for valuable medicinal herbs and herbs.

In particular, guiding animals to develop their intelligence is of paramount importance.

Once animals develop intelligence, even if they don't embark on the path of spiritual cultivation, they still possess wisdom similar to that of humans, which allows them to generate offerings.

For Shinto, this is naturally a matter of utmost importance.

You Ming sat inside the cave, but everything in Yuanling Mountain was reflected in his heart.

Appointing Zhou Dacheng as the "Forest Patrol Envoy" is truly making the best use of his talents; the old man's qualifications are a perfect match for our needs.

Meanwhile, the other two newly appointed deities also performed their duties diligently, and everything in Yuanling County proceeded smoothly.

Thus, You Ming began to consider the matter of going to the Underworld.

Entering the Netherworld is not difficult. Not to mention that there is an underground river at the foot of Yuanling Mountain, he only needs to follow the river downwards and he will eventually find some narrow crevices and paths to enter the Avici Hell. If he continues downwards, he will enter the Yellow Springs and eventually reach the Netherworld.

Of course, this is a method of smuggling.

You Ming is a dignified deity. The Earth Gods of the mortal realm built the "Road to the Underworld," which leads directly to the netherworld. He only needs to ask the City God for passage.

If he were even stronger, he could even tear through the void and traverse between two realms, which would be something he doesn't need to consider right now.

You Ming's trip to [Volcano Hell] was on official business, so he naturally didn't need to be secretive.

Thinking of this, the void around him suddenly contracted, and the next moment, he appeared at the entrance of the City God's Office in Changning Prefecture.

His cultivation level rose higher and higher each day, and his [Transformation at Will] supernatural power became increasingly devoid of worldly concerns.

Upon seeing someone suddenly appear, the underworld officials on both sides of the yamen were startled, but after You Ming announced his identity, they quickly went inside to report.

Before long, the City God invited him inside.

"What a rare guest! It is truly an honor for Your Excellency to grace our government office with your presence today."

When the City God saw You Ming arrive, he spoke first, half-jokingly.

He had a good relationship with You Ming, so saying this wouldn't seem presumptuous.

You Ming also paid his respects to the City God. Five years ago, the City God had just been promoted from a county to a prefecture, so his rank was only sixth grade. Now that he had opened up the Thousand-Mile Yinshan Mountain, his divine position was almost secure thanks to this achievement.

I estimate that in another two years, I will be able to become a fifth-rank official.

In comparison, his own ascension to godhood was happening at a snail's pace.

The thought only flashed through You Ming's mind for a moment. He immediately smiled and explained his purpose to the City God, wanting to use the [Tongyou Official Road] to go to the Underworld.

"Volcanic hell?"

When the City God heard that You Ming wanted to go to the Underworld, he pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked, "?"
"Hmm? You've heard about this too?"

You Ming was somewhat surprised.

(End of this chapter)