Eternal Immortal Dynasty: Starting as a Petty Official

The next morning, the sun rose in the east.

After finishing his breakfast, Zhao Xian went out and headed straight for the inner gate.

Today we need to prepare for the enemy's attack, but Zhao Xian no longer needs to do so.

It wasn't that Zhao Xian was unwilling to go for training, but rather that, through the persuasion of the village chief Zhao Zhong, he had already given his training spot to other clansmen in Yangping Village.

There was no other reason than that the winter was so cold that some members of the clan were struggling to make ends meet.

On days when soldiers were preparing for battle, the villagers could eat breakfast and lunch at the pavilions, which was enough to keep them alive!

Moreover, not only Zhao Xian did this, but his uncle Zhao Ren, father Zhao Yi, and uncle Zhao Li also gave up their spots to clansmen who were struggling to make a living.

The six villages under Shanghuting’s jurisdiction are home to five major surnames. The Zhao family in Yangping Village has the smallest population, but its prestige among the villages is second only to the Wang family in Dawang Village.

Compared to other villages, the Zhao clan in Yangping Village is indeed the most united and helps each other.

After greeting Zhao He, the gatekeeper, Zhao Xian left the inner gate and headed towards the pavilion.

After walking along the country lane for two or three miles, you will arrive at the pavilion.

Liu Quan, the father of the pavilion, was curled up in the sun by the wall when he saw Zhao Xian arrive. He greeted him with a smile.

Zhao Xian bowed respectfully and then stepped into the pavilion.

Knowing the way well, they went straight to the elegant house in the backyard.

In the courtyard, a slender figure dressed in a green robe, with a tall crown and a long sword, stood in the corner of the wall, gently smelling the winter plum blossoms in front of him, looking quite refined and leisurely.

The fragrance of winter plum blossoms wafted from the corner of the wall, making the figure in the green robe appear even more otherworldly.

In this situation, Zhao Xian lowered his head and looked at his coarse cloth robe, feeling somewhat ashamed of himself.

"Ah! When did Jiulang arrive? I had no idea!"

Suddenly, the slender figure turned around and saw Zhao Xian standing in the courtyard. He immediately smiled and said...

Seeing that Mr. Ting was admiring the plum blossoms, I dared not disturb him!

Zhao Xian bowed first and replied with a smile.

"Haha, why go to such lengths!"

Chen Yuancheng waved his hand dismissively and said.

"The Jiulang family is of great righteousness; they gave up their training slots to their clansmen, saving their lives. I have already learned of this from the village chief, Zhao Zhong!"

"When I have some free time, I will definitely visit Jiulang's house to express my gratitude!"

Chen Yuancheng stroked his short beard and said with a smile.

"The breakfasts and lunches we receive are all thanks to Lord Tingjun's kindness in saving the people; we dare not take credit for it!"

Zhao Xian quickly bowed again and replied respectfully.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Chen Yuancheng asked with a smile, "What brings you here today, Ninth Brother?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xian immediately took out the porcelain bottle from his bosom and carefully presented it to Chen Yuancheng, explaining that it was a pearl he had purchased from the market and discovered after grinding it.

Chen Yuancheng pulled out the cork, and a surge of spiritual energy immediately gushed out from the bottle opening.

"Such pure spiritual energy!"

Chen Yuancheng showed a hint of surprise, raised an eyebrow, and then poured the contents of the bottle into his palm.

A tiny, white, rice-grain-sized spiritual bead rolled several times in my palm, emanating a rich spiritual aura that rushed towards me.

"what?"

With a soft exclamation, Chen Yuancheng picked up the spirit pearl, scanned it with his divine sense, and began to examine it carefully.

Zhao Xian waited patiently by his side.

After a dozen or so breaths, Chen Yuancheng smiled, looked at Zhao Xian, and joked, "Last time I promised Jiulang a minor official position in a township."

"I thought Jiulang was going to miss out on the spot, but now it seems that the spot definitely belongs to him!"

"What do you mean by that, Tingjun?"

Zhao Xian was slightly taken aback, genuinely puzzled.

"This item is called the Moon Essence Pearl. It comes from the shores of the East Sea and was formed by a spirit clam at the bottom of the sea absorbing the spiritual energy of the moon!"

"It's not exactly precious, but for Jiulang now, it's enough!"

Chen Yuancheng put the spirit pearl back into the bottle, plugged it with a wooden stopper, and said with a smile.

"May I ask, sir, what is the value of this item?"

Zhao Xian was overjoyed and immediately asked repeatedly.

"Moonlight Spirit Pearls are spiritual treasures of heaven and earth, and their value is determined by their age. A Moonlight Spirit Pearl the size of a grain of rice should be around fifteen years old."

"Worth approximately thirty low-grade spirit stones!"

"A fifty-year-old one is the size of a soybean and would cost over a hundred spirit stones!"

"As for those from even older years, I have never seen them."

After pondering for a few moments, Chen Yuancheng estimated a price.

"That's exactly equivalent to a bottle of Nourishing Essence Pills!"

Zhao Xian carefully placed the porcelain bottle close to his body and said with a smile.

"This item's spiritual energy dissipates very easily; refine it once you get home."

"I observe that Jiulang's aura is long and his foundation is solid. This Moon Essence Spirit Pearl should be enough to help Jiulang step into the third level of Qi Refining."

"Congratulations, Jiulang! You've broken through two realms in just two months of Qi cultivation, surpassing even my own achievements back then!"

Chen Yuancheng smiled sincerely and congratulated Zhao Xian.

"Xianneng's progress is also largely thanks to Tingjun's assistance!"

"Now, I only hope to reach the fourth level of Qi Refining as soon as possible, to become Tingjun's henchman, and to accompany Tingjun to take up his post in the township!"

Zhao Xian's face turned solemn, and he replied in a deep voice.

"With Jiulang's help, I will surely be able to establish my authority in the village!"

Chen Yuancheng replied in a serious tone.

The two chatted for a while longer before Zhao Xian took his leave and hurriedly left the pavilion.

Watching Zhao Xian leave, Chen Yuancheng smiled wryly. After all, he was still young and couldn't suppress his temper.

......

They hurried along, and when they reached the inner gate, they bumped into their uncle Zhao Li leading Zhao Hong and a few others out.

"Sanlang, please slow down, don't be in a hurry when digging a well!"

Seeing Zhao Xian in such a hurry, Uncle Zhao Li assumed he was worried about digging the well and immediately smiled and said...

Zhao Xian, however, could not hide his excitement and immediately pulled his uncle aside to whisper something in his ear.

"really?!"

Zhao Li raised an eyebrow and his voice suddenly rose.

Zhao Xian immediately turned to the side, revealing the white jade porcelain bottle.

"Alright, alright! Digging a well is not as important as this matter! Hurry home!" Zhao Li urged him repeatedly, waving him back quickly.

Zhao Xian didn't linger any longer, and hurried inside towards his home.

"Why are you in such a hurry, Sanlang?"

Zhao Duan, carrying a wooden shovel, came closer and asked.

"I have an upset stomach!" Zhao Li glared at him, then led the boys toward the fields, while secretly making plans.

"We've acquired an ox, dug a well, and with my eldest son serving as a village guard and my third son as a local official, our family's prosperity is imminent!"

"We must cultivate several more acres of land this year!"

The well has been dug for more than two months now. It is about six zhang deep and the water is damp and cold down there. The three boys can't stand it!

Zhao Li was the only one left to dig in the well.

......

On the other side, Zhao Xian hurriedly returned home, told his parents, and then went back to his room and closed the door.

"call!"

Taking a deep breath and calming his mind, Zhao Xian settled down and began to meditate.

I don't know how much time passed, but I felt my mind was as still as water, completely clear and empty.

Take out the white jade porcelain bottle that is close to your body, uncork it, and a burst of spiritual energy will rush towards you.

"Whoosh!"

With a gentle inhale, the Moon Essence Pearl flew straight out of the bottle and transformed into a stream of light that entered the mouth.

"boom!"

In an instant, a surge of pure spiritual energy exploded from his mouth, surging like a tide.

Zhao Xian held his breath and concentrated, circulating his magical power along his meridians, slowly refining the spiritual energy.

"One lap, two laps, three laps..."

Before I knew it, the magical power had already circulated forty-eight times through my meridians!

Suddenly, from the two thick streams of magical power, a thin stream of magical power was separated from each of them, and the four streams of magical power advanced simultaneously within the meridians!

Qi Refining Level 3, accomplished!