Eternal Immortal Dynasty: Starting as a Petty Official

Chapter 152 Choosing a Cultivation Technique (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

"Zhao Xian is ignorant; does he not know the advantages and disadvantages of these three techniques?"

After a moment's thought, Zhao Xian respectfully bowed to the scholar in the blue robe in the pavilion.

"Superiority or inferiority?" Upon hearing this, the scholar in the blue robe couldn't help but chuckle. "What superiority or inferiority could such a low-level technique possibly have!"

"But if we really have to talk about advantages and disadvantages, then that's all there is to it."

"The True Method of Blazing Sun can forge the foundation of the lower three grades of Blazing Sun Dao and cultivate to the Jade Liquid Realm."

"And once the Nine Yang Technique is mastered to perfection, one can switch to cultivating the mid-grade Profound Rank Yuan Yang True Method, which can ultimately forge a mid-grade third-rank Yuan Yang Dao Foundation!"

After saying that, the scholar in the blue robe looked at the young cultivator outside the pavilion, a hint of curiosity appearing on his face. He wondered what choice the young cultivator in front of him would make!

"The lower officials will select the 'True Method of Blazing Sun'!"

After a moment of contemplation, Zhao Xian bowed deeply towards the pavilion and respectfully addressed the crowd.

Why choose this book?

As the saying goes, "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."

"While the 'Yuanyang True Method' may seem superior to the 'Lieyang True Method,' it is merely a flower in the water, a moon in the mirror!"

"It's far inferior to the 'True Method of Blazing Sun' in the hands of the County Magistrate!"

Zhao Xian, of course, made no attempt to conceal his thoughts and revealed them to everyone.

"Indeed, you have to give up something to gain something!"

"The profound-level cultivation techniques are recorded on jade slips. Once you return, simply scan them with your divine sense to find out how to cultivate them!"

After the scholar in the blue robe finished speaking, a red jade slip on the stone table fell in front of Zhao Xian.

"Thank you for your generous gift, Your Excellency!"

Zhao Xian bowed again before rising to accept the jade slip.

"You have quite a bit of poison in your body; it seems you've been taking quite a few cultivation elixirs!"

"Although cultivation seems to have accelerated considerably, the difficulty of establishing a foundation later on will increase exponentially!"

"Go back and diligently practice the 'Pine and Crane Nourishing Vitality Fist,' which can help expel the toxins!"

"Thank you for your guidance, Your Excellency!"

Zhao Xian immediately bowed again and respectfully called out.

"The demonic calamity has been quelled, but the Yunling Mountains remain in great chaos!"

"Rongtai is adjacent to Yunling in the northwest, and the monsters will surely continue to invade from the east."

"You and your demon-hunting team shall continue to patrol the villages and towns within the county every day."

"The demon-hunting team consists of several dozen people, and their food, clothing, and supplies are all covered by the local villages!" The scholar in the blue robe paused, then continued, "There are five officers in the Ministry of War. You've already recommended two; recommend the remaining three as well!"

"The personnel list should be handed over to Liu Yuan, the Chief Clerk!"

"Thank you, Your Excellency!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xian's face immediately lit up with joy, and he bowed again.

With the county magistrate's approval, Zhao Xian could appoint Song Ming as a subordinate official in the Ministry of War. As for the remaining two positions, he would need to think about them carefully.

"Your Excellency, I have another matter to report!"

Taking a deep breath, Zhao Xian spoke solemnly once again.

"What is it?"

"Wu De, a border patrolman in the north, harbors bandits and thieves, using them to bolster his own power and wreak havoc on the local area!"

"This is a letter from someone who colluded with bandits!"

Zhao Xian took out several letters from his sleeve and presented them with both hands!

Upon hearing Zhao Xian's words, the scholar in the blue robe showed no unusual expression. He raised his hand and the letters landed in his hand.

Unfolding the letter and reading it carefully, the scholar in the blue robe immediately knew that the matter was indeed true.

"To think you can subdue a mere official with just a few letters is insufficient!"

"Please step back for now!"

Upon hearing the county magistrate's words, Zhao Xian immediately bowed and then slowly withdrew.

After leaving the back garden, the minor official named Gao Yuan was waiting quietly outside the courtyard.

Upon seeing Zhao Xian emerge, Gao Yuan immediately strode to greet him.

"Mr. Zhao, this way please!"

Zhao Xian then followed Gao Yuan toward the courtyard gate.

After several twists and turns, the two left the courtyard and arrived at the front yard.

"Is Zhao Jun still going to meet with Liu Jun?"

The minor official, Gao Yuan, immediately turned to look at Zhao Xian and asked with a smile.

"Then thank you very much for showing me the way, Mr. Gao!"

After a moment's thought, Zhao Xian agreed, saying that he had something he didn't understand and could ask Liu Yuan for clarification.

Before long, Gao Yuan led Zhao Xian to the small courtyard where the official in charge of official duties worked, and then prepared to leave.

"Thank you so much for showing me the way, Mr. Gao!"

Zhao Xian leaned closer to Gao Yuan and took out a handful of low-grade spirit stones from his sleeve, stuffing them into Gao Yuan's hand.

"This~"

Gao Yuan hesitated for a moment, then looked up and saw that Zhao Xian's face was very sincere. He then stuffed the spirit stone into his sleeve: "Thank you for your kindness, Lord Zhao!"

After bidding farewell to Zhao Xian, he turned and left.

Zhao Xian also walked towards the main hall.

After a short while, Zhao Xian took a sip of hot tea and then recounted his final words to the county magistrate.

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He and Wu De were already enemies. Whether Liu Yuan knew or not, even if he told Wu De in the end, Zhao Xian wouldn't care.

This is a good opportunity to see what kind of character Liu Yuan has!

"If Wu Dezhen really did such a thing, then those letters certainly don't constitute much strong evidence!"

"We need witnesses!"

"Mr. Liu, what is the county magistrate's meaning towards Wu De?"

Zhao Xian nodded slightly, then lowered his voice and asked again.

"A mere border patrol officer, appointed by the county magistrate, is nothing special!"

"With conclusive evidence, the magistrate will naturally capture this scoundrel!"

"Bozhang, do you understand now?"

After saying that, Liu Yuan looked at Zhao Xian with a smile.

Zhao Xian naturally understood Liu Yuan's words; as long as he had sufficient evidence, he could take down Wu De.

To the county magistrate, a mere Wu De was nothing!

"Thank you for your guidance, Master Liu!"

Zhao Xian bowed respectfully to Liu Yuan, completely convinced.

"Oh, right, there's one more thing."

"Lord Liu, the county magistrate has granted my permission to appoint the remaining three subordinate officials of the Ministry of War."

"I intend to appoint Song Ming, a scholar from Shangbei Township, as the assistant military officer. As for the remaining two, I do not yet know who should be appointed."

At this point, Zhao Xian looked at Liu Yuan, the implication of which was self-evident.

Liu Yuan was a smart man, and he naturally understood that Zhao Xian wanted to give him the two spots to make arrangements.

"I have a nephew who is about to enter the officialdom, so I thank you very much, Bozhang!"

After a moment's thought, Liu Yuan accepted Zhao Xian's overture with a smile.

"As for the other one, why not give it to the scholar from Wohu Township?"

"Isn't Bozhang from Wohu Township?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xian understood.

That's true; I do need the help of Crouching Tiger Village.

Afterwards, Zhao Xian chatted with Liu Yuan for a while before getting up to take his leave.

Liu Yuan also promised Zhao Xian that his nephew would soon travel to Wohu Township to meet Zhao Xian.

Led by a minor official, Zhao Xian walked out of the county government office and looked at Huang Zhong and Zhao Hong not far away.

"Brother, how's it going?"

Zhao Hong approached and immediately asked urgently.

"all the best!"

Zhao Xian replied with a smile.

"It's getting late. Let's go see Mother and my younger sister, and then return to Pinghe Township tomorrow!"

The three of them immediately mounted their horses and slowly headed towards the west of the city.

After walking for more than half an hour, the three of them finally arrived at the chaotic western city.

The inner gate was low, so Zhao Xian and his two companions had to dismount before they could enter the inner room.

The gatekeeper initially intended to stop the three, but upon seeing Zhao Xian with his official seal hanging from his waist, he immediately knelt down and respectfully proclaimed, "This humble subject pays respects to Your Majesty!"

"Okay, get up! Keep an eye on the inner gate!"

Zhao Xian, undeterred by his lowly status, continued to speak with a smile, then led his horse into the inner room.

The menacing presence of Zhao Hong and his companion behind them also greatly alarmed the guards.

"Who is this high-ranking official, and what brings him to our small town?"

"I need to talk to the neighborhood chief."

Watching Zhao Xian and the other two leave, the prison gatekeeper slapped his forehead and immediately walked towards the bullet room next to him.

Before long, a burly man emerged from the chamber and hurriedly ran toward the inner room.

"mother!"

After tying the horse to a tree outside, Zhao Xian immediately climbed over the low courtyard wall and shouted inside.

The busy woman in the courtyard was pleasantly surprised to hear the familiar voice and immediately looked up.

"Oh dear, it's Dalang!"

"Mom! I'm here too!"

Pushing open the courtyard gate, Zhao Hong rushed inside first!

"Oh dear, Erlang is here too!"

Zhao Xu looked at her two sons with a joyful expression.

After some casual conversation, Zhao Xian sat on a wooden stool and listened to Zhao Xu Shi recount the trivial matters of the past few months.

Suddenly, a figure appeared outside the courtyard, and immediately bowed respectfully: "Zhu Mao, the head of Guangde Village, pays his respects to Your Majesty!"

"May I ask which esteemed ruler graces us with his presence?"

"I am Zhao Xian, a clerk in the county army. Please come in!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xian raised his head and smiled.

Upon hearing this, the burly man immediately walked in respectfully, his gaze also falling on the seal at Zhao Xian's waist.

"My mother, my younger sister, and my uncle's family live in Guangde Village. The village head should take good care of them in the future!"

Zhao Xian looked at the burly man and then said with a smile.

"May I ask if you are Zhao Zhi's family?"

He pondered for a few moments, then asked respectfully.

"Exactly!"

"I am ordered by the county magistrate to inspect the villages and towns within the county, and to suppress bandits and monsters. I rarely have the opportunity to come here!"

"I, a lowly servant, will certainly guard the gates of my home for my lord!"

The village head was a smart man, and immediately shouted in a stern voice.

"Go down!"

Zhao Xian said calmly, and the village head then withdrew.

"Big Brother, you got promoted again?"

"What kind of position is a sergeant?"

Seeing the usually arrogant village chief so cautious in front of her son, Zhao Xushi immediately asked in surprise.

"Bigger than the village foreman!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xian had no choice but to offer this explanation.

"My son has finally made something of himself!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Zhao was quite pleased and said...

Before long, Zhao Yu, Huang Xia, and Zhao Sheng also returned from the county school. They were quite puzzled when they saw the strong horse outside the courtyard.

Only after entering the courtyard did they see Zhao Xian, Zhao Hong, and Huang Zhong.

"Brother!"

The three of them immediately shouted and stepped forward.

Before long, Uncle Zhao Zhi and Aunt Zhao Zhi returned from working outside. They were also quite happy to see Zhao Xian and the others arrive.

Upon learning that Zhao Xian had been appointed as a high-ranking official, Zhao Zhi showed an expression of disbelief.

The difference between a lowly official who only receives a small amount of food and a high-ranking official who receives a large amount of food is like heaven and earth!

Zhao Zhi quickly got up and went outside to buy some more wine and meat.

Zhao Xian then recounted his experiences during this period in detail.

Hearing this, Zhao Sheng, who was standing to the side, was even more excited and his heart was pounding!

Unfortunately, he still has to stay at the county school for several more years.

The next morning, after Zhao Xian and the others finished their breakfast, they prepared to leave.

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Unexpectedly, Zhao Sheng asked Zhao Xian and the others to escort them to the county school.

Judging from his tone, it seems that someone is at odds with the three of them!

Zhao Xian readily agreed, while Zhao Hong and Huang Zhong were furious and wanted to go to the county school to teach those people a lesson!

Before long, Zhao Xian and his party arrived at the county school.

It was the time when students were enrolling in the county school. The sons of wealthy and powerful families were naturally surrounded by admirers, while poor students like Zhao Sheng naturally avoided them.

The arrival of Zhao Xian and his entourage drew gasps of amazement.

"Look! It's a high-ranking official!"

A student pointed at Zhao Xian and whispered.

"Such a young official, holding the rank of 100 shi!"

Another student whispered.

After tying his warhorse to the hitching post, Zhao Xian led Zhao Sheng, Zhao Yu, and several others toward the county school.

Students from the county school, regardless of their background, would involuntarily avoid the middle of the road.

"Hey, Asheng!"

Suddenly, someone in the crowd spotted Zhao Sheng and immediately waved.

When Zhao Sheng saw that person, he naturally gestured to him as well.

Only then did the students notice Zhao Sheng, Zhao Yu, and the others behind Zhao Xian.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

When the county soldiers saw Zhao Xian approaching, they all immediately bowed down.

Get up!

"I'm here to bring my younger siblings to school."

Zhao Xian nodded slightly, and then walked towards the county school.

A moment later, Zhao Sheng and the other two returned to their respective dormitories, and the county school instructor had also arrived beside Zhao Xian.

"Song Que, the instructor of the county school, has met with the military officer!"

"Huh, Instructor Song recognizes Zhao Xian?"

Zhao Xian was quite surprised to hear this, and immediately asked with a smile.

"I know all the high-ranking officials in the county, except for the military clerk whom the county magistrate appointed a month ago, whom I do not yet know!"

"Having seen you today, I can confirm that Sergeant Bingcao truly lives up to his reputation!"

Upon hearing this, Song Que stroked his beard and laughed.

"The military officer was ordered by the county magistrate to quell the demonic disturbance; how come he has time to be here now?"

Immediately afterward, Song Que asked with considerable doubt.

"The military officer has quelled the demonic disturbances in eight villages, slaying nearly a hundred demonic beasts, and eliminating bandits in various places, beheading over a hundred. He came yesterday to report to the county magistrate!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Hong, who was standing behind Zhao Xian, immediately replied to Song Que in a solemn voice.

"So fast?!"

Song Que was also quite shocked after hearing this!

After a few breaths, Song Que looked at Zhao Xian and Zhao Hong and Huang Zhong behind him, scrutinizing them carefully.

"His aura of menace confirms what they said!"

"Tens of thousands of people suffered greatly from demonic calamities and bandit attacks, but the military authorities have quelled them all within ten days. I am truly filled with admiration!"

After saying this, Song Que bowed deeply to Zhao Xian.

"Instructor Song, please rise immediately!"

Upon seeing this, Zhao Xian immediately stepped forward to help Song Que up.

Song Que had served as an instructor for decades, and his students and followers were spread throughout Rongtai County. Zhao Xian dared not be arrogant in front of him!

If word gets out, Zhao Xian's reputation will be tarnished.

"Sergeant Bingcao's actions deserve my deepest respect!"

Song Que, however, replied solemnly in a deep voice.

"What brings the Sergeant here today?"

After a brief chat, Song Que finally spoke with a smile and asked.

"My younger brother Zhao Sheng, and my younger sister Zhao Yu and Huang Xia are all studying at the county school. It seems they are being ostracized, so I came here specifically to see what's going on!" At this point, Zhao Xian patted the official seal at his waist, "to give those three some prestige!"

"Such things are unavoidable within the county school; I apologize for making a fool of myself, Bozhang!"

Hearing this, Song Que gave a wry smile and said helplessly.

"It's alright, the county school is ultimately a place where students from farming families in the county can succeed!"

"Unfortunately, my spiritual aptitude was quite poor back then, and I was never able to enter the county school!"

At this point, Zhao Xian also sighed deeply, his face showing deep regret.

"Haha, Bozhang, if you had entered the county school, would you still be wearing this official seal of office?"

Upon hearing Zhao Xian's regret, Song Que immediately stroked his beard and smiled, then jokingly remarked.

"Hmm, that's true!"

Seeing Song Que laugh loudly, Zhao Xian also laughed heartily.

Suddenly, an idea popped into Zhao Xian's mind.

"Why not recruit a clerk here?"

Upon realizing this, Zhao Xian immediately looked at Song Que and expressed his thoughts.

"The county magistrate has granted you permission to recruit your own officials; this truly shows how highly she regards Bozhang!"

Upon hearing this, Song Que sighed with emotion.

"There are quite a few students in the county school who are qualified to become officials, but I wonder if Bozhang can recruit them all!"

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