I've already become an immortal lord, and only now is the spiritual energy reviving?

The elevator entrance was crowded with people during the evening rush hour.

Squeezing out of the office building, Qingyuan took out his phone and tapped the screen twice:

[Going to get the car, can I give you a ride?]

Two seconds later, the other side replied.

The notification box at the top flashed "The other party is typing" for a long time before a line of text finally appeared:

【No need, Qingyuan! I have work to finish and I'll probably have to work overtime. You can go home first!】

It has a cat emoji with teary eyes attached to the back.

Okay, don't overwork yourself.

With his phone in his pocket, Qingyuan turned and swaggered towards the underground parking garage.

......

Top floor, CEO's office.

The air conditioning was on full blast, and the only sound was the rustling of paper turning.

Gu Wanyin sat with her bottom pressed against the edge of the leather sofa, barely daring to breathe.

Even though she hadn't done anything wrong, her heart was pounding in her throat when Secretary Su personally "invited" her in today.

The door was pushed open, and Su Xing'an came in carrying a plate.

The hot milk was placed in front of Gu Wanyin, and the iced Americano was placed next to Lu Zhaolin.

Milk for the little white rabbit, coffee for the big bad wolf?

Su Xing'an had some doubts in her heart and secretly glanced at both sides.

Lu Zhaolin glanced at his secretary, who seemed eager to watch the show.

His gaze was somewhat cold.

The meaning is obvious.

Get out.

"Ahem, there are still some reports to review from the finance department, Mr. Lu, please continue your conversation!"

Su Xing'an was quick-witted and made amends, then slipped away without hesitation, making sure to close the heavy soundproof door tightly before leaving.

There were only two people left in the room, and the air felt strangely heavy.

"Try it while it's hot."

Lu Zhaolin closed the document, casually removed his imposing gold-rimmed glasses, and spoke in an unexpectedly gentle tone.

Gu Wanyin was flattered and hurriedly took a sip of milk, leaving a ring of milk stains on the corner of her mouth.

Don't be too nervous.

"I've reviewed your recent performance review report. The administrative supervisor gave you a high evaluation: you're meticulous, responsible, and handle unexpected situations well."

Gu Wanyin was somewhat bewildered.

Is this the legendary "Iron Lady" who berated executives to tears and was known for her cold and ruthless demeanor?

"You... flatter me, it's my duty..."

Gu Wanyin's face flushed, she felt dizzy, and lightheaded.

"Excessive humility is pride."

Lu Zhaolin chuckled, making no attempt to hide his admiration:

"Gold shines wherever it is. It's a waste of talent to always be stuck in the administration department doing odd jobs and dealing with trivial matters."

"The supervisor thinks so too. They believe you have more potential and should be given a more challenging position."

Gu Wanyin was completely overwhelmed by all the flattery.

Seeing that the time was almost right, Lu Zhaolin's tone became serious:

"Coincidentally, I have a very important project at hand, and I need someone trustworthy and meticulous to follow up. After looking around, I think you are suitable."

"I?"

Gu Wanyin pointed to the tip of her nose, more surprised than pleased, her eyes sparkling.

"That's right, for the landmark city of Hangzhou, the preliminary data integration and market research will require a business trip."

Lu Zhaolin patiently guided him:

"This is a rare opportunity. If you handle it well, you'll be promoted two levels upon your return. Also, I'm considering transferring you to the CEO's office as a personal assistant."

President's Office? Two promotions in quick succession?

The pie falling from the sky is too big; it's hitting me on the head.

After a long while, Gu Wanyin came to her senses, the joy on her face faded somewhat, and her expression became troubled:

"Mr. Lu...how many days will you be in Hangzhou?"

In three days, it will be Qingyuan's birthday.

She had secretly prepared the yarn, and having just learned how to cast on a stitch, she planned to stay up several nights in a row to finish knitting a scarf...

"Don't worry, it won't cause any problems. I'll only be here for a day or two."

"If things go smoothly, we'll go tomorrow and come back the day after. We'll verify a few key data points; there's no heavy physical labor involved."

Lu Zhaolin stood up and walked to Gu Wanyin, reaching out to straighten the girl's slightly crooked collar with unbelievable gentleness.

"Consider this a test for you, Wanyin. I have high hopes for you, so don't let me down, okay?"

A sophisticated fragrance, a gentle tone, and affirmation from the big boss...

After a series of well-coordinated attacks, the naive and inexperienced Gu Wanyin's defenses completely crumbled.

The little girl looked at Lu Zhaolin with tears in her eyes and adoration:

"Don't worry, Mr. Lu! I guarantee I'll complete the task! I absolutely won't let you down!"

Lu Zhaolin nodded in satisfaction and pressed the communicator on the table:

"Xing'an, help Miss Gu with the formalities, and also book the earliest high-speed train ticket to Hangzhou tonight."

......

Five minutes later.

Su Xing'an, looking constipated, finished processing the transfer order and watched as Gu Wanyin, who was overjoyed, was ushered into the elevator.

"Being sold out and still counting the money for the seller..."

She shook her head and pushed the door to the CEO's office open again.

She looked at Lu Zhaolin, who was gently swirling his coffee cup.

Su Xing'an sighed inwardly.

Women who fall in love are terrifying.

"Mr. Lu, the person has left."

She carefully chose her words and said cautiously:

"Aren't our methods... a bit...?"

"What's up?"

Lu Zhaolin took a sip of bitter coffee, his eyes filled with sly triumph:

"To cultivate talent for the company and send her to the front lines for experience is an immense blessing."

"The rest..."

She gave a soft hum:

"You think you can mess with me?"

......

Meanwhile, rental housing.

"Achoo!"

Qingyuan rubbed his nose.

"Who's talking about me again?"

An incense burner icon floats on the computer screen.

Current number of worshippers: 1145

Staring at this hard-won number, Qingyuan felt incredibly satisfied.

Last time Wen Zhibai came with great force, he was prepared to burn all his possessions and activate the [Tianyi].

Unexpectedly, the old fox was cunning and magnanimous, and sent a pile of congratulatory gifts.

Although it carries a bit of the meaning of "a stick can't fight a wolf without fearing both sides".

But in any case, no fight broke out, and the money for incense offerings was truly saved.

It can also be used on the supernatural power that Qingyuan has long coveted.

[Jade Book and Golden Book]!

"Unlocked!"

As the scroll is unrolled, ancient seal script appears.

[Supernatural Powers: Jade Scrolls and Golden Books]

[Introduction: The will of the people is the will of Heaven; the hearts of the people gather at the Dragon Court]

[Effect: It gathers the vital energy of mountains and rivers, and the burning passion of the people, which can be condensed into destiny.]

When one's life force is at its peak (100%), one receives an "enlightenment." With this decree, the destiny of the person whose name is on the register is revealed, enabling them to undergo a complete transformation and defy fate.

A golden dragon progress bar has appeared in the upper right corner of the interface.

At this moment, a large portion of the dragon's body lit up.

[Qi Condensation: 78%]

Instead of consuming incense offerings, how about converting them into a destiny linked to territory, population, and public sentiment?

Once you've collected enough, you can create a "main character".

It feels so good to get something for free.

Besides the Jade Book and Golden Book, there is another highlight – the Enlightenment.

During this time, he has been searching on the upside-down supernatural power tree for the supernatural power that can maximize his current benefits.

Reality is very real.

No, or rather, it's not unlocked yet.

Qingyuan sighed.

I'll just have to save it for now.

Turn off the Supernatural Tree and look at the inventory.

[Sudden Enlightenment Pill].

[Advanced Guide to Destiny Analysis]

Shu Yan has returned to her clan, and the reward will be deducted directly from her profile picture.

Do we even need to choose?

The sweet taste of "Journey to the West" has just been tasted.

Shu Yan is a true "Monkey King" template.

By focusing all resources on her, we can maximize her combat power and pave the way for future destiny scenarios.

Done and that's it.

Qingyuan rested his chin on his hand, reviewing the current situation.

Including the pig demon who was forcibly "converted," plus Juexin, an unofficial member, and Xu Sixing, who is recovering his health.

In name only, Guanhua Sect has six Foundation Establishment level warriors!

However, he was very clear-headed.

It's just bloating.

These six are all in the early stages of Foundation Establishment.

Let's just talk about Wen Zhibai, who came a few days ago.

The old fox retreated decisively.

Firstly, they couldn't figure out Guanhuamen's true nature; secondly, there was no signal at Qinglushan, so they couldn't use their divine sense and magic effectively, fearing they might be caught off guard and suffer a setback.

They really pulled him out to an open area.

As a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, as long as his eyesight doesn't deteriorate, dealing with six inexperienced youngsters is as easy as playing a game for him.

The advantage lies in the level advantage, coupled with a century of accumulated magical artifacts, talismans, and combat experience.

It cannot be easily smoothed out simply by increasing numbers.

Even the "Master Yuanlian" who followed Wen Zhibai around all day and was just a nobody in the Imperial Sword Sect's elder council.

That's enough to give Guanhuamen a hard time.

"In terms of heritage, we can't compete with the wealth accumulated over generations..."

"Relying on your parents' connections won't work, but I have a cheat code."

Given enough time, overtaking on the curves is only a matter of time.

With that in mind, I clicked on the [Furnace Realm] in the bottom right corner.

The halo representing the remnant soul of "Master Zhu Ming" flickered continuously, pulsating slowly and powerfully.

At the current rate of health regeneration, the old man can be fully recovered without waiting for the third decade to end.

"At that time, we'll 'download' the fully-powered Zhu Ming back, and pair him with the fully-equipped Xu Sixing..."

A "real sword" powerful enough to pierce the heart of the Imperial Sword Sect has been forged.

In addition, the progress bar for the [Jade Book and Golden Book] in the upper right corner is also gradually climbing towards full.

Qingyuan already had someone in mind for the destiny guidance.

That guy doesn't look like much now.

Given enough opportunity, they are definitely a formidable force who can hold their own in crucial moments.

The underground altar was also busy.

One slot remains unchanged.

They specially trained two of their direct disciples, Chai Wu and Shu Yan, to pass on their skills to ensure that the core combat force did not fall behind.

In the other empty slot, Qingyuan directly used two martial arts techniques he had taken from the Imperial Sword Sect as a basis for smelting.

The fifth-grade "Mingde Zhaoyang Zhenhuo Dian" and the fourth-grade weapon-refining "Guanwen Jianxing Fa".

Qingyuan understood.

To get rich, first cut down trees; to build a strong army, first build furnaces.

Without developing an industrial system, simply relying on stealing secondhand goods from others will not amount to much.

Everything is arranged.

Qingyuan rubbed his sore neck, grabbed a can of cola and took a big gulp, his eyes lighting up with excitement again.

"Come."

"The next decade."

"Let the old man see what new tricks you guys can come up with!"

Make the mouse click crisper.

[Continue the game].

The sundial, representing time, begins to turn once more.