The path to immortality through martial arts begins with being forced into marriage!

really!

Cui Yi's spiritual strength far surpasses that of others of the same level!

No, it far surpasses most cultivators in the mid-to-late stages of Foundation Establishment!

"I see……"

Song Ziwei slowly withdrew his probing divine sense, the look of surprise and uncertainty in his eyes lessening slightly.

He had indeed heard of similar cases, where some cultivators were born with extraordinary spiritual abilities, making their spiritual strength far surpass that of their peers.

A powerful soul means faster comprehension and a stronger affinity with spiritual energy.

In the early stages of cultivation, especially in the foundational stages such as Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment, it can indeed play a significant role in promoting progress.

This manifests as rapid cultivation, with breakthroughs occurring as easily as drinking water.

However, some prerequisites are required to activate these talents.

He also knew about Cui Yi's near-death experience not long ago; perhaps this was just fate.

"Your soul is indeed far beyond that of ordinary people; it is solid, stable, and full of spirituality."

"But don't be arrogant because of this, because the strength of a person's soul is fixed."

"In other words, once you reach a certain level, the auxiliary boost from your soul strength will gradually weaken."

"The greatest taboo on the path of cultivation is being overly ambitious. Your character is not bad, so don't let it lead you astray."

Upon hearing this, Cui Yi felt a slight sense of relief, knowing that he had temporarily passed this hurdle.

"I will heed your teachings!"

"Please sit down."

Song Ziwei pointed to the stone bench next to him, and the teapot in front of him floated up on its own the moment Cui Yi sat down, pouring a cup of steaming tea.

"You are probably not familiar with the structure of the Demon Suppression Bureau."

"Under the leader are three Golden Badge Stewards, who are in charge of the First Division, the Second Division, and the Third Division, respectively, which are the various branches and the core of the East Sea City branch."

"According to the rules of our Demon Suppression Division's East Sea City branch, newly recruited Silver Badge Stewards must be subordinate to a Gold Badge Steward, who will assign them specific tasks..."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the courtyard gate was violently kicked open with a loud bang.

The three figures stepped in almost simultaneously, interrupting Song Ziwei's words and making Cui Yi, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, twitch.

The three newcomers were all dressed in black Jingyao Division uniforms.

But the badge on his chest was a gold badge that was even more dazzling than Cui Yi's silver short sword!

The leader was a woman, about thirty-four or thirty-five years old, extremely capable, and quite tall, appearing to be half a head taller than the average man.

Following her to the left was a lean, middle-aged man with an unremarkable face, the kind of person you'd easily lose in a crowd.

However, his aura was very restrained, giving people the feeling of a heavy sword without an edge.

The last person was a cool and aloof man with a proud and upright figure, dressed in a spotless black outfit with a matching cloak.

The three men entered the courtyard and immediately bowed in unison to Song Ziwei, who was sitting by the stone table, saying, "Your subordinates greet Lord Song!"

Although their tone was respectful, all three pairs of eyes remained fixed on Cui Yi the entire time.

Song Ziwei seemed to have anticipated this, and simply put down his teacup gently: "What is it?"

The woman spoke first, her voice clear and crisp: "Reporting to your Excellency! I heard that a Silver Badge Steward is officially on duty today, so I've come to collect him!"

"Han Xue, what are you talking about? I was here first!"

"Ha, why bother with the order of priority when hiring people? We must adhere to the principle of making the best use of resources!"

"When it comes to making the best use of resources, our three departments always rank first in every evaluation, so there's no doubt that the new recruits should be assigned to our department!"

The three seemed to dislike each other, and each held their own opinion, starting to argue on the spot!

This wasn't because the three of them were at odds, but rather because it was related to the internal rules of the Demon Suppression Division.

Within each branch, promising new blood has always been a scarce resource, especially newcomers like Cui Yi who have shown remarkable willpower and combat prowess upon joining the Demon Suppression Division, making them highly sought after by all parties.

The status and evaluation of the Golden Emblem Deacons are directly linked to the strength and performance of their teams.

Securing a promising young player means greater future achievements and resource allocation.

Song Ziwei's expression remained unchanged. Instead, he looked up and said, "Cui Yi, according to the rules, you have the right to choose one of these three Golden Insignia Stewards as your direct superior."

"Han Xue is in charge of a department, at the peak of the Core Formation Realm, and is skilled in spear techniques."

"Xie Yunfeng is in charge of the two departments, is in the late stage of Core Formation, and is skilled in swordsmanship."

"Luo Gang is in charge of the Three Departments, is in the late stage of Core Formation, and is skilled in fist techniques."

"The three of them have different strengths; you decide for yourself."

The problem was now in his own hands, and Cui Yi felt like he couldn't breathe.

Choosing either one means immediately taking sides and unknowingly offending the other two Golden Badge Deacons!

These three are all powerful figures within the branch. Reaching the rank of Golden Emblem Steward requires at least the Core Formation Realm, which is many times stronger than his mere Foundation Establishment Realm.

Most importantly, offending a leader within the system can easily lead to retaliation!

Moreover, there are only three gold badges in the entire Donghai City branch!

Three people are vying for him, is he some kind of hot commodity?

Despite his frustration, Cui Yi quickly made a decision.

He didn't rush to make a choice. Instead, he stood up from the stone bench, cupped his hands towards Song Ziwei, and said, "I am new to the Demon Suppression Division. All three of you are pillars of the organization. It would be my honor to follow any of you."

"However, precisely because of this, I dare not make any rash decisions based on my limited understanding, lest I disappoint any of my superiors, and also fear that an inappropriate choice may prevent me from serving the department to the fullest extent."

At this point, Cui Yi raised his head, looking at Song Ziwei with clear eyes: "This subordinate dares to ask Your Excellency to make the decision!"

"Your Excellency has a comprehensive view of the situation and is well aware of your strengths. Therefore, it is most appropriate for you to assign the task!"

"I will follow your orders completely, sir!"

The three Golden Emblem Stewards were slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

They didn't expect Cui Yi to pull this stunt.

But upon closer examination, this is indeed the safest and smartest approach.

This avoided offending anyone on the spot and also handed over the decision-making power to the most authoritative governor.

Whatever the outcome, they have no choice but to accept it; they can't blame Cui Yi himself.

The three of them then turned their gazes to Song Ziwei.

Song Ziwei knew that Cui Yi was using him as a shield, but he wasn't angry. He simply said slowly, "Fine, since you say so, I'll make the decision for you this time."

"I've heard that you're a sword cultivator, and a sword cultivator must have the Dao heart to exterminate all evil spirits under heaven."

"From this day forward, you will be temporarily placed under the command of the Second Division and placed under the control of Xie Yunfeng."

"Han Xue, Luo Gang, what do you two think?"

Although Han Xue and Luo Gang were somewhat disappointed, Song Ziwei had already made his decision, and they naturally dared not object. They could only clasp their hands in unison and say, "We will obey your arrangements, sir!"

Xie Yunfeng's face lit up with joy, and he bowed slightly to Song Ziwei, saying, "Lord Xie, I will do my utmost to cultivate talent and live up to your trust!"