I just passed the imperial examination, what the heck is this "Celestial Official System"?

"Brother Zhao, didn't you tell me you were going back to visit your family?"

on the street.

Song Li looked at Zhao Hui, who had an embarrassed expression.

Just now.

He had New Year's dinner with Zhao Hui at the Zheng residence, and then took his leave.

Zhao Hui was even more embarrassed: "Brother Song, I didn't mean to hide it from you, it's just... it's just that this is something I'm really embarrassed to say."

Indeed.

He initially approached Zheng Wei with ulterior motives.

A guilty conscience needs no accuser.

Of course I wouldn't dare say that.

Song Li glanced at Zhao Hui sideways, saw through his thoughts, and sighed inwardly.

"Taking shortcuts is indeed faster."

He went through a lot of trouble to finally get into Master Zheng's house, but Zhao Hui, that kid, just became family.

of course.

If he hadn't been using cheat codes, he might have wanted to try Zhao Hui's path too.

Learn from history.

Countless high-ranking officials from humble backgrounds in the Great Zhou Dynasty started by marrying wives and relied on the influence of their wives' families to gradually rise to the top.

Song Li patted Zhao Hui on the shoulder: "Brother Zhao, remember to treat Miss Zheng well."

Upon hearing this...

Zhao Hui immediately patted his chest and declared, "Brother Song, my feelings for Miss Zheng are sincere!"

Just as he was about to swear an oath.

But Song Li said, "A gentleman judges by actions, not intentions. My main concern is that Brother Zhao might be beaten to death by Master Zheng."

He had to admit it.

Zhao Hui was the first friend I made when I came into this world.

Master Zheng is incredibly shrewd and experienced.

If Zhao Hui harbors any other intentions, he will surely be dealt with by Manager Zheng.

He doesn't want to lose his friends yet.

Zhao Hui: "..."

......

......

Spring is coming and the weather is getting warmer.

After the Lantern Festival, farmhouses gradually become lively again, and some agricultural officials prepare for spring planting early.

Spring brings forth life, summer fosters growth, autumn brings harvest, and winter brings storage.

Preparations made before the start of spring almost determine the foundation of the year's harvest, so they cannot be taken lightly.

The spiritual field has regained its vitality.

Everywhere you can see busy agricultural officials.

Agricultural repair is an example of this.

After that, I had to wait for the autumn harvest exam before I could have some free time again.

Good morning, Brother Song.

Zhou Fu had just reached the edge of the field when he saw Song Li already returning with a hoe on his back.

In this regard.

He was already used to it.

"morning."

Song Li greeted Zhou Fu.

Although he had been living in the farmhouse for several months, this was the first time he had ever done any land reclamation.

When he arrived at the farmhouse after passing the imperial examination, it was harvest time, so he harvested wheat from the public fields, which was considered a benefit for newcomers.

But after the start of spring.

There was no special treatment; they had to cultivate and plant wheat in their own sacred fields.

How much of the autumn harvest will go into our pockets depends on these next few days of spring planting.

If a cultivator wants to increase their cultivation level faster, they must be diligent.

Song Li returned to the courtyard.

He leaned the hoe against the corner of the wall and cast a spell to bring rain, instantly eliminating all the stench of sweat.

"Soon."

I went back to my room.

Song Li sat cross-legged on the bed, practicing the Changchun Gong.

The spiritual energy circulated around the spiritual essence, becoming visibly more abundant.

"good."

Song Li's lips curled up slightly.

After the year-end, other cultivators were preoccupied with family matters, which would inevitably delay their cultivation, but he cultivated day and night without ever slacking off.

The progress is also extremely obvious.

Having completed a small cycle of Qi circulation, the day's cultivation is finished.

Song Li then changed into decent clothes, pushed open the door, and walked out of the farmhouse.

The streets of Shannan County have become bustling again.

People come and go.

After passing through a narrow alley and returning to the wide main street, you can see the imposing gate across the street and the guards standing at the entrance.

The plaque bears a large, neatly written character: "丹" (Dan).

Accompanying it was the refreshing fragrance of medicinal pills.

There was no obstruction.

Song Li easily entered the alchemy room.

The alchemy room belongs to the imperial court, but its customers are not limited to court officials. Anyone with enough spirit stones can come and buy elixirs.

Every year, the imperial court collects a large amount of spirit stones from the alchemy workshop and deposits them into the national treasury.

of course.

Imperial officials can get at least a 30% discount when they come to the alchemy room.

Some important elixirs were only available to court officials, and other cultivators could not buy them even if they had enough spirit stones.

"Song Li, the farmer?"

A clerk who was flipping through account books without looking up only raised his head when he heard Song Li's name.

That night at the Stone River.

He happened to witness Song Li's move, and was therefore deeply impressed.

He looked her up and down, and her face gradually overlapped with that of the person who had attacked him that night.

"What kind of elixir would you like to purchase, Brother Song?"

The official's tone was no longer as harsh as before, and he became much more polite.

Song Li: "I would like to purchase a Gathering Essence Pill."

"Gathering Essence Pill?"

"That costs thirty spirit stones, or even a small merit point."

The official was somewhat surprised.

Generally speaking, a ninth-grade cultivator who can cultivate with Qi Gathering Pills is already considered extremely wealthy, while Yuan Gathering Pills are an enhanced version of Qi Gathering Pills.

It is quite valuable.

A small achievement.

Most of the monks in the county government office couldn't afford it.

He had also attended the county magistrate's banquet, so he knew that Song Li had made some small contributions, which is why he revealed a method other than spirit stones.

Song Li took out a jade tablet engraved with his name and complete merit from his bosom: "Then we'll need the Gathering Yuan Pill."

Actually, before coming to the alchemy room.

I've already found out.

The Gathering Essence Pill can enhance cultivation, making it most useful to him.

"it is good."

The alchemist was even more surprised, but the merit token could not be faked, so he immediately went to the alchemy room in the back to get the medicine.

About the time it takes to burn an incense stick.

They left and then returned.

"Brother Song, this is your Gathering Yuan Pill. According to the rules, the Merit Jade Token needs to be taken back."

"nature."

Song Li returned the merit jade tablet to the agricultural official.

They successfully purchased the elixir they wanted.

That's the good thing about joining the imperial court. As long as you have spirit stones and merits, you can get any resources you want, which is much better than joining a celestial sect.

He gazed at the small jade bottle in his hand.

Song Li was overjoyed.

"Got it!"

There was no stopping.

He immediately left the alchemy room and went straight back to the farmhouse. He only breathed a sigh of relief after entering the familiar room.

A single Gathering Yuan Pill is enough to drive some people to their deaths.

We have to be extra careful.

He took out a small jade bottle from his bosom.

With a bang.

The cork was opened, and a refreshing medicinal fragrance filled the room.

"Is this the elixir?"

Song Li stared at the small, round, black pill at the bottom of the bottle, no bigger than a fingernail, and thought to himself.

This was the first time he had met him.

Song Li wouldn't do something as foolish as keeping the pills and giving them to the enemy. Without hesitation, he tilted his head back and poured the round pill from the bottle into his mouth.

Slightly astringent.

Then a slightly sweet taste appeared on the tip of the tongue.

The taste was so-so.

But within three breaths of swallowing it, a hot dragon rose from his dantian, and fine electric currents coursed through his body, the tingling sensation almost making Song Li groan out loud.

Circulate the Changchun Gong.

The abundant spiritual energy within the Gathering Yuan Pill was rapidly absorbed and stored as spiritual energy within the spiritual essence.

In just a quarter of an hour.

The spiritual energy undergoes visible changes and slowly increases in size.

I sit alone inside the room, while the sun and moon revolve outside.

Originally, Song Li could only complete one small cycle of Qi circulation per day, but with the enhancement of the effects of the Changchun Gong, he was able to complete more than thirty cycles in one go.

Open your eyes again.

Song Li's spiritual power was more abundant than ever before.

Another breakthrough!