Eternal Immortal Dynasty: Starting as a Petty Official

Chapter 109 Chen Yuanchen Returns (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)

As the sun sets in the west and the moon rises in the east, it's already early February.

Before anyone knew it, Zhao Xian, along with Zhao Ji, Zhao Li, and others, had been inspecting the villages and dealing with the evil spirits for over a month.

After Chen Yuancheng returned home, he would occasionally send Wang Cong to deliver battle reports from the front lines.

Although Zhao Xian and others did not claim to be fully aware of the situation at the front, they had a general understanding of it.

Within a month, in each of the seven villages of Wohu Township, demonic beasts appeared from time to time, devouring the villagers and causing great fear and unease among the wealthy households in the township.

The wealthy families in the village naturally sent people to the village to inquire about the hidden story.

However, Chen Yuancheng was not in the village. Although Cao Miao, the village official, was also puzzled by the matter, he was busy with important matters and could only give a few perfunctory words.

Finding that they could not obtain any useful information from the village houses, the wealthy villagers naturally turned their attention to Zhao Xian.

As everyone knows, Zhao Xian was Chen Yuancheng's right-hand man. Now that Chen Yuancheng has returned home due to illness, he has left Zhao Xian and his group behind to deal with the demonic calamity.

Zhao Xian readily accepted invitations to banquets from wealthy families in the village, but he remained tight-lipped about the secrets behind the series of demonic calamities, daring not to reveal a single detail.

Shanghuting, Yangpingli.

On the threshing ground, two teams of skilled Taoist priests stood in two neat rows.

Zhao Xian looked at the twenty-odd people in front of him, scanning their faces one by one, and felt quite satisfied.

"Gentlemen," Zhao Xian said after a moment's thought, a smile appearing on his face. He bowed respectfully to the crowd, "the people of the Seven Pavilions of Crouching Tiger Township have all praised us highly!"

"On behalf of Mr. Chen, I thank you all!"

"Ah Xian, you flatter us. Without Ah Xian leading us, we would never have been able to kill so many monsters unscathed!"

As a close elder of Zhao Xian, Zhao Li immediately smiled and returned the greeting.

"Absolutely! Absolutely!"

"Uncle Nine is right!"

Upon hearing this, the others also chimed in to offer their thanks and returned the gesture with clasped hands.

"Today, I will distribute all the spoils from slaying this demon to you all!" Zhao Xian chuckled, looked at Zhao Zhi who had been waiting for a long time, and gestured, "Uncle, let's begin."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhi smiled broadly, stepped forward, and bowed to everyone.

"Ahem!"

Clearing his throat, Zhao Zhi took out a palm-sized bamboo slip from his sleeve and read in a deep voice, "Ten demonic beasts, including three in the late Qi Refining stage, five in the mid-Qi Refining stage, and two in the early Qi Refining stage!"

"Apart from the two early-stage Qi Refining demon beasts that we ate, all the other demon beasts have been sold out in the town market and the Daqingshan market."

"A total of thirteen low-grade spirit stones have been obtained!"

Those below looked on incredulously upon hearing this.

A few breaths later, a Taoist priest in the group, his face full of regret, cried out, "If only I hadn't eaten those two demonic beasts!"

"Those are all bright yellow talisman coins!"

The other Daoist followers nodded in agreement.

"Haha, everyone, please hear me out. Of these three hundred spirit stones, one hundred need to be set aside to purchase powerful bows, sharp blades, ropes, and nets." Zhao Zhi looked at everyone, laughed loudly, and continued, "Of the remaining spirit stones, another fifty need to be used to purchase spirit rice."

"Without spirit rice to make porridge to restore our strength, we will not be able to fight against the monsters again and again."

Seeing that everyone's expressions froze, Zhao Xian immediately began to explain.

"Ah Xian, just tell us how much each of us will get."

The second cousin, Xu Hua, had the loudest voice and immediately shouted.

"The two squad leaders each received ten low-grade spirit stones, the two sergeants each received eight low-grade spirit stones, and the rest each received six low-grade spirit stones."

Those in the group fell into deep thought upon hearing Zhao Xian's words.

"Ah Xian's actions are quite fair, after all, most of the weapons we have are made by Ah Xian himself."

Seeing that the others were still deep in thought, Zhao Li immediately spoke up.

During this month, everyone witnessed Zhao Li's strength and naturally admired him greatly.

When Zhao Li spoke up to explain for Zhao Xian, he naturally outshone the others.

"We naturally trust Ah Xian!"

The other Daoist followers gradually came to understand, and then said the same thing.

Before long, Zhao Xian ordered Zhao Zhi to bring the spirit stones and distribute them to everyone.

Afterwards, Zhao Xian gave everyone some detailed instructions and then told them to go home and rest for three days.

After everyone left, Zhao Xianxuan and Zhao Ji jumped onto their horses and headed to the countryside.

The sound of horses' hooves clattered, and in the blink of an eye, the two left Yangpingli and disappeared along the country lanes.

Country house.

After Chen Yuancheng returned home due to illness, the village officials were very suspicious, but they did not do anything unusual and continued to go to work every day.

As for Cao Miao, he has been preoccupied with important matters these days and is often away from home.

The local officials were also happy that the two rulers were not in their residences, and that no one would bother them, allowing them to enjoy a peaceful and leisurely life.

Today, however, all the officials in the building are sitting upright behind their respective desks, busy with their official duties.

Village foreman Chen Yuancheng has returned!

"Hiss!"

The clatter of hooves came from outside the house, and then two burly figures rushed into the house and headed straight for the backyard.

"Chen Jun has returned, and Zhao Jun and his elder brother have also returned. It seems we'll be busy for a while longer!"

A village official watched Zhao Xian and his companion leave, then turned to his colleagues in the office and said with a smile.

"Chen Jun has returned home due to illness, and Cao Jun is also often nowhere to be seen. Demonic calamities are frequently occurring in the village. If it weren't for Bo Zhang leading the people to fight and slay the demons, we would probably not have peace day or night."

Inside the office, another clerk sat in a corner, his face filled with emotion, stroking his beard and praising.

"What you say, Mr. Sun, is very true. Bozhang has indeed made a great contribution to our village!"

Upon hearing this, the other minor officials in the clerk's office echoed his sentiments.

The main hall in the backyard.

Upon seeing the familiar figure, Zhao Xian and Zhao Ji were overjoyed and immediately stepped forward to bow in greeting.

"Greetings, Mr. Chen!"

"Bozhang, Aji, please get up quickly!" Chen Yuancheng was deeply moved to see the two of them arrive looking travel-worn. He immediately stepped down from his seat and went to help them up.

"You two have dealt with the demonic disturbance in the village, earning the praise of the villagers. I have even heard of you in the county." Chen Yuancheng praised the two men, then looked at Zhao Xian, "Bozhang, your great name has already reached the ears of the county magistrate!"

"Ah! Is that so?!"

Zhao Xian exclaimed in surprise, his face showing disbelief.

"Of the five or six townships west of Rongtai County, only Wohu Township has never suffered from the invasion of demonic beasts. This is all thanks to Bozhang. Such outstanding talent naturally reached the ears of the county magistrate!"

Seeing that Zhao Xian seemed not to believe him, Chen Yuancheng immediately began to explain.

"Without Chen Jun's skillful command, Bo Zhang would not have been able to save the people from the jaws of the monsters!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xian immediately offered a humble response.

"Haha, Qi Jun is truly a diviner! He knows Bo Zhang's character perfectly, down to the last detail!"

Upon hearing Zhao Xian's words, Chen Yuancheng also looked at the scholar Qi Lian beside him and said with a smile.

"Haha, Bozhang is so humble and cautious. I truly envy Mr. Chen for having such a confidant!"

Upon hearing this, Qi Lian immediately laughed loudly, a genuine hint of envy showing in his eyes.