I proved immortality through the imperial examination.

Chapter 67 Track
Xue Xiang was also startled. Xie Haiya glanced at Liu Mei, then took off the jade pendant from his waist. "Since it's our first meeting, I don't have anything to give you. This treasure hasn't rang for a long time, so I suppose it's destined for you. Here you go."

Liu Mei returned the greeting with clasped hands, but did not accept the jade pendant.

Xue Xiang laughed and said, "My older sister is shy, but I'm thick-skinned. I'll accept it for her."

As he spoke, he gestured towards Liu Mei with his lips. Liu Mei bowed to Xie Haiya again and quickly left.

She had barely walked a distance when Xue Xiang's smile vanished. "Senior brother, what does the ringing of this jade pendant signify? Sister Mei, she..."

Xie Haiya waved his hand, "There is a problem, but it's not a big one. There's no point in saying more."

If you give her this jade pendant to wear, there will be no problem.

I came here not to chat with you about trivial matters…

"But it's for martial law."

"You're quite clever."

"What happened?"

"A major case has occurred at Suiyang Ferry. Military pay destined for the Seventeenth Garrison has been stolen on Suiyang Lake. This case has blown the roof off, and Suiyang Garrison is in deep trouble from top to bottom. Yunmeng City will also be implicated."

"This doesn't seem to have anything to do with me, does it?"

"You forgot, among the Cheng Sheng who made it into the top twenty with you, you're the only one who hasn't been assigned any tasks yet."

Xue Xiang gasped. "Are you worried that I'll be thrown into that quagmire in Suiyang? You came all this way just so I could pretend to be sick and avoid trouble?"

"Do you think?"

"Thank you for your concern, senior brother. But don't worry, I have good fortune, and this bad luck won't happen to me."

Xue Xiang was too embarrassed to tell Xie Haiya that he had taken Wei Yang as his mentor.

With Teacher Wei around, Xue Xiang didn't feel that such a shock would explode on his head.

"You're quite confident, aren't you? Looks like I was worrying for nothing. You're lucky, with martial law everywhere, you're hiding at home eating barbecue."

As he spoke, Xie Haiya twitched his nose, "Too much cumin."

"You know about this?"

Snapped,
With a crack of the whip and a cacophony of hooves, the horse galloped away.

As night fell, Xue Xiang lay in bed, initially in a light sleep; then, he suddenly awoke with a start.

He suddenly realized that avoiding trouble might not be the wise choice.

Firstly, these urban students who get new jobs will receive bonus points if they perform well in their new jobs.

The more difficult the situation, the easier it is to achieve results.

Secondly, the source of aspirations, besides official positions, lies more in practical achievements.

The more and bigger the things you accomplish, the more aspirations you will naturally generate.

Of course, being overly aggressive is also undesirable.

He woke up early the next morning and rushed to Jiufen Mountain to find Xie Haiya.

When Xie Haiya heard him ask about the major case in Suiyang, he smiled and said, "Don't worry, it has nothing to do with you."

Even if you go to Suiyang, you won't be blamed for this.

The case is too big; it's not something a small town like Suiyang should get involved in.

The case was filed yesterday morning, and the disciplinary order arrived yesterday afternoon.

Yunmeng City Magistrate Wei Yang was ordered to conduct a self-examination, and Zhao Xinghu, the Dean of the Eleventh Academy in charge of public security, was ordered to resign.
Huang Shang, the magistrate of Suiyang Town, was arrested and imprisoned in the temple prison, and was dismissed from his post and investigated.
Kang Mian, the head of the eleventh office of Suiyang Town, was imprisoned for dereliction of duty.

Canglan Prefecture, Canaan County, and Yunmeng City have already formed a three-tiered joint command to establish a special task force.

"So, the Suiyang case has nothing to do with me?"

Xue Xiang was disheartened.

Xie Haiya said, "I know you're eager for success, but this isn't the way to do it."

"Senior brother, I want to get the position of head of the eleventh office in Suiyang Town."

Xue Xiang finally spoke.

He simply couldn't wait any longer; a suitable position at the level of principal wife wouldn't be vacant so easily.

Even though Suiyang Town wasn't a good place, he still had to go.

Xie Haiya frowned slightly. "That's a good option. To be honest, your position hasn't been finalized yet; there really isn't a vacancy."

The Eleventh Office of Suiyang Town is in charge of public security. It deals with many different departments and is a good place to train people.

If you've made up your mind, I'll take care of it for you.

However, it's not certain whether Hong Tianxia will interfere.

"My senior brother, don't you dare fight that guy surnamed Hong?"

"Don't try to lead me astray. If I fall into the ditch, you'll still be able to bounce around on the shore."

"Then you'd be better off staying on the shore."

Xue Xiang suddenly looked embarrassed, which made Xie Haiya frown. "Speak your mind, don't act all cutesy for no reason." "Senior brother, there's something I must tell you..."

"explain."

"I acknowledge Wei Yang &&*#￥%..."

"You've straightened your tongue."

Xue Xiang gritted his teeth and thought to himself, "So be it," and slowed his speech, saying, "I acknowledge Wei Yang as my mentor."

"%￥#%&..."

Xie Haiya's system crashed.

"Senior brother, are you alright? You have to hold on! You won't suffer a qi deviation, will you? You haven't introduced me to the sect leader yet! Do you have any treasures to pass on to me...?"

Xue Xiang panicked.

"Has the matter of recognizing Wei Yang been settled?"

Xie Haiya spoke calmly.

"It's done, it's done."

Xue Xiang honestly admitted that he didn't dare to meet Xie Haiya's gaze.

Suddenly, Xie Haiya gave a thumbs up, "I am ashamed of myself. If I had your thick skin, I would be at least a seventh-grade immortal talisman by now."

"My senior brother scolded me again."

Xue Xiang looked ashamed and his eyes drooped.

"I'm not trying to insult you. On the scientific expedition route, who doesn't recognize some mentors? This is normal."

Xie Haiya sighed, "I just didn't expect that you would be so open-minded, even accepting Wei Yang, a martial artist, as your master."

Before Xue Xiangcai could speak, Xie Haiya waved his hand, "I really wasn't criticizing you."

Master Song said that the teachings of the sages are mostly profound and magnificent, but if one follows them for too long, one will become pedantic.

Completely forgetting that a gentleman acts with principle and expediency, and very few can adapt to circumstances as they please.

Someone like you acts unconventionally yet in a reasonable way, leaving no room for criticism.

This is a skill that I couldn't learn even if I wanted to.

Xue Xiang gripped Xie Haiya's arm tightly, "Senior brother, all I can say is that understanding is everything."

Actually, there's another track? I haven't even entered it yet; you can enjoy it all to yourself.

"What track?"

Xie Haiya was hearing the word "race track" for the first time, but he immediately understood its meaning.

"Hanbai Raceway".

"Winter Cypress?"

"There was a man named Hanbai who, along his journey, recognized countless godfathers and thus found a smooth path."

No matter how many teachers I know, they can't compare to how many godfathers someone else has.

"Screw you."

Xie Haiya spat lightly, pointed at Xue Xiang and laughed, "You kid, with your carefree and unrestrained nature, Uncle Song will definitely be pleased to see you."

He often said that we are all bookish and pedantic, only ten steps away from becoming hypocrites and false gentlemen.

You little rascal, I think it's quite the opposite; you're only ten steps away from being a true villain.

"That's what senior brother taught me."

Xue Xiang breathed a sigh of relief; he had finally passed this hurdle.

"Have you thought this through? Do you really want to go to Suiyang?"

"Think about it."

"Okay, I'll do it."

That evening, the people from Jiufen Mountain arrived at the Xue residence to take him up the mountain; it was the people from the second courtyard who came.

The Second Academy is in charge of system reform; their arrival means he has taken on a new position.

As expected, in the Red Peach Hall, Zhang Xi, the vice president of the Second Academy, announced Xue Xiang's appointment.

His new position was head of the 11th Office of Suiyang Town. Seven days later, the Second Court sent someone to escort him to Suiyang to take up his post.

Upon receiving his new position, Xue Xiang rushed to Plum Blossom Hall. As soon as he reached Qingping, he saw Xie Haiya standing at the entrance of Plum Blossom Hall, admiring the mountain scenery.

The night was dark and the wind was high, the forest was in chaos, and the rustling of leaves disturbed people's peace of mind.

"Thank you, senior brother."

Xue Xiang strode forward, his handsome face flushed.

(End of this chapter)