I proved immortality through the imperial examination.

Chapter 80 Cultivation Family
Xue Xiang roused himself and showed off his skills, showering Madam Wei with flattery and sycophancy until she was completely submissive. Seeing that the sun was about to set, he hurriedly took his leave.

When he got home, his uncle's family was already there.

After the family had finished their meal in a lively atmosphere, Xue Xiang wanted to go back to his room to guide the spirit into his body.

His uncle, Song Yuan, invited him to have tea, and he had no choice but to accompany him.

The tea was changed several times, but Song Yuan showed no sign of leaving.

Xue Xiang noticed that something was wrong with Song Yuan and asked him what was going on, but Song Yuan said that nothing was wrong.

Finally, Zhang couldn't hold back any longer and popped out from somewhere, "Husband, what's so hard about speaking up for our own child?"

Xiao Xiang, your brother's grades were not good in the last two school tests.

Longshan Zhang also came to our house and discussed it with your uncle, saying that your brother is not cut out for the imperial examinations.

Fortunately, there are currently some spots available for commissioned training programs. If your brother can get into the program, he can get a permanent position in the future.

Your uncle is incompetent. If we don't come to you, we don't know who else to talk to, sob sob..."

Song Yuan looked embarrassed.

Xue Xiang patted Song Yuan on the shoulder, "I'll find a chance to ask him, Uncle. This is a good thing."

If we can get it, it will be a way to secure a stable job for Zijie.

It just won't work. I'll figure something out later.

"I'll take care of Zijie's matter."

"Oops..."

Zhang's voice suddenly rose, and she grabbed Xue Xiang's arm, smiling obsequiously, "Your aunt has truly been good to you all these years, you've always been a kind-hearted child..."

Seeing that Xue Xiang was about to have an embarrassing moment, Liu Mei quickly set up a mahjong table.

As soon as the mahjong tiles clattered, Zhang reacted immediately, abandoning Xue Xiang and grabbing a spot first.

Feeling awkward, Song Yuan chatted with Xue Xiang for a few words before going home.

Xue Xiang finished washing up early, told the little one a story for a while, and coaxed her to sleep before returning to her room.

After the spirit was summoned, he picked up the newly bought collections of official documents.

After finishing reading a few books, the mahjong game outside ended.

Xue Xiang had just put down his book and lay down when there was a knock on the door.

"Enter."

Xiao Wan and Fan Youyi walked in.

"Still not resting?"

Xue Xiang sat up and was about to get out of bed when Xiao Wan stopped him. "You must be tired, Youyi. You've been working the hardest while I was away."

Liu Mei brought in two stools from the back and asked Xiao Wan and Fan Youyi to sit down and talk.

"Just say what you want to say, why are you being shy with your older brother?"

Xue Xiang realized that Fan Youyi was in trouble.

His impression of Fan Youyi had changed drastically. Under the suppression of Fan's mother, he was a bit timid, but he was diligent, considerate, and quick-witted.

"My husband is cultivating and has already reached the first level of Qi Refining. He wants to enroll in a tutoring class to prepare for the city examination."

Xiao Wan mustered her courage and said, "Our income is pretty good now, and we've done the math. We can afford to support my husband's studies for the imperial examinations."

Fan Youyi lowered his head, not daring to look at Xue Xiang.

In his view, everything he has now is given to him by Xue Xiang.

If one is restless and wants to participate in scientific expeditions, it will inevitably consume a lot of resources.

“It’s good news that Youyi is going to participate in the scientific expedition.”

Xue Xiang laughed and said, "Is it because you don't have enough money? How much do you need?"

In this era of universal cultivation, it is perfectly normal for Fan Youyi to have such thoughts.

Fan Youyi waved his hands repeatedly, looking slightly flustered, and said, "It's enough, it's enough. The newsstand's income is very stable and good now."

I still have a salary from the newspaper. I'm just preparing for now. My cultivation level is still low, so I don't consume much energy..."

"What about the exam eligibility?"

"I have attended primary and intermediate schools, so I am qualified to take the exam. However, I have been out of the exam room for a long time, so I need to work harder."

“Great, I fully support you. Let me know if you need anything.”

Xue Xiang wasn't exaggerating.

He has the confidence.

The main reason is that Yunjian Message has developed to its current level, its momentum has been established, advertising slot fees have skyrocketed, and its sales channels have expanded beyond the county.

Although he only owns 10% of the shares, judging from this year's financial report, his year-end bonus will not be less than 100 spirit stones, and this number will most likely increase, which is more than enough to support his current expenses.

"Thank you, brother."

Fan Youyi bowed deeply, and Xiao Wan's eyes were red.

Xue Xiang rubbed her head, then looked at Liu Mei and said with a smile, "Let's wait a year or two. When our family really becomes rich, everyone will start cultivating."

"Isn't family-based cultivation all the rage these days? Let's do it too." "Ah."

Liu Mei and Xiao Wan both widened their eyes at the same time.

In this patriarchal era, it's not that there are no women who cultivate, but they are all young ladies from powerful clans.

For ordinary families, supporting one person to cultivate is already extremely difficult; they can't even take care of the other men, let alone the women.

"What, you don't believe me?"

"letter!"

The two women said in unison.

After everyone left, Xue Xiang drifted off to sleep.

But he slept very restlessly and dreamed of the Old Man Hangu again.

Sometimes he was fierce, sometimes kind, always babbling on and on, but Xue Xiang couldn't understand a word he said, nor could he remember a single one.

He was startled awake by the dream, went out to urinate, washed his face outside, and then spent half an hour in the courtyard before returning to his room to lie down.

I fell asleep quickly, but unexpectedly, I dreamed of Han Gu again.

He led Xue Xiang into a mountain cave, where auspicious clouds swirled and birds sang, and flowers bloomed, like a fairyland.

There was a sign at the entrance of the cave. Xue Xiang went closer, but the sign was obscured by gourd vines and could not be seen clearly.

He was about to turn over the gourd vines when he heard Han Gu call him. He turned around, and Han Gu clasped his hands in a fist salute before turning away.

Xue Xiang chased after him, but he couldn't catch up no matter what he did.

I was startled awake; it was already broad daylight.

Xue Xiang shook his head and analyzed for a long time, but he still couldn't understand why he had such a dream.

He was preoccupied with other things and didn't care about this. After washing up, he grabbed two fried dough sticks and headed to Jiufen Mountain.

When he arrived, Xie Haiya was still asleep and was woken up from his bed by him.

He reported on his recent activities in Suiyang Town.

Xie Haiya yawned, "It has to be you, you shrewd rascal, who caught Wei Yang before he went down."

With Wei Yang backing you up, even the eleventh house in Suiyang Town can be leveled.

"Speak, what do you want from me?"

Xue Xiang then told him about his plan to take control of Suiyang Town.

Xie Haiya suddenly woke up, "You really think you're too low even if you go to the heavens. The town-level seal of Suiyang Town is equivalent to the vice dean of the academy. That's holding a celestial talisman and entering the official ranks."

You've only reached the Gold Flying Fish Mark; there's no way you'll ever reach this level again.

Xue Xiang said, "How could I dare to have such wishful thinking? Being an agent is fine."

Xie Haiya calmed down, "If it's about acting as an agent, it's not impossible. With Wei Ling's help, I'll speak on his behalf..."

However, something is still missing: merit. There must be some merit that can be justified.

Your case about solving the wasteland was commendable, but it was a minor case and not something to be proud of.

"Any recent developments in the military pay case?"

Xue asked in a low voice.

He felt aggrieved when the case was mentioned.

It happened in his jurisdiction, yet he had no right to intervene.

The special office would spend its days assigning the Eleventh Division to fetch this witness and find that witness—all sorts of dirty business.

Xie Haiya shook his head, "I have no news either. Anyway, it's said to be stuck."

However, it's not surprising that such a major case might not yield results in three to five months.

Don't get your hopes up about this, kid.

Xue Xiang was very distressed. He wanted to make a contribution, but why was it so difficult?

He wasn't in a good mood and prepared to take his leave.

"You're leaving already? This isn't like you. When you come here, you never pick up anything and consider it lost."

Last time, didn't you say you wanted a cultivation technique to speed up your progress?
I've got it for you.

As he spoke, Xie Haiya handed over a jade pendant.

Xue Xiang caught it and first checked whether there were any traces of snow-colored plum blossoms.

"Where would you find so many products from Tian Shu Pavilion?"

Xie Haiya said irritably, "What, you think it's bad? If you think it's bad, give it back to me."

"Senior brother, you misunderstand. How could I, a beggar, complain about coarse rice?"

Xue Xiang grinned and said, "Besides, why would my senior brother trick me? Let me see what kind of technique this is."

His thoughts swept over the technique, and he exclaimed in surprise, "Nebula Overlord Body Technique, just from the name, it must be something special."

(End of this chapter)