Who gave you permission to refine demons like this?

"Junior brother, you look quite striking!"

"Oh no, oh no, from now on all the girls in Hequan Town will have to avoid you."

Cao Xingyi's eyes were full of appreciation and admiration.

He initially thought that Lin Sheng would just look good after changing clothes, but he didn't expect him to be so eye-catching.

He not only has a tall and slender figure and a handsome face, but more importantly, he exudes a spirited and energetic aura.

Li Wang's eyes lit up; he hadn't expected his clothes to fit Lin Sheng so well.

He immediately started thinking about whether he could get Lin Sheng to promote his shop, which would definitely boost its popularity.

Su Ren nodded in satisfaction: "Young people should have this kind of appearance and presence."

"Xiao Sheng, you look great."

Lin Sheng chuckled and was about to say something more when he saw three men in red robes standing outside the Liuyun Pavilion.

"Is Fellow Daoist Su Ren here? We are the investiture envoys, sent by the imperial court to bestow titles upon cultivator Lin Sheng."

Su Ren turned around, stepped forward, and said with a smile, "Welcome, all three of you. I'm truly sorry for not greeting you sooner."

The man at the front laughed and said, "It's alright."

The man's gaze immediately fell upon the neatly dressed Lin Sheng, and he smiled, "This must be cultivator Lin Sheng."

"Indeed, he is a young man of great talent and vigor."

"Not only are they incredibly skilled, but they are also such upright individuals. Your Liuyun Pavilion truly provides the imperial court with a valuable talent every now and then."

Su Ren laughed heartily: "Fellow Daoist Wei, you are too kind. It is merely a matter of nurturing people, ultimately for the purpose of enabling the people of the world to live and work in peace and contentment."

Wei Chengxin nodded in agreement with Su Ren's words.

If it were someone else, he might think it was just empty talk, but Su Ren was different. Not only did he himself come from the Martial Virtue Division and make meritorious contributions in his early years, but he also successively cultivated outstanding cultivators such as Lu Gang and Cao Xingyi, all of whom were employed by the imperial court.

Now, with the emergence of Lin Sheng, who is different from ordinary cultivators, Wei Chengxin even began to wonder if the feng shui of Liuyun Pavilion was particularly good, as it seemed to win the lottery every time.

Wei Chengxin looked at Lin Sheng: "Cultivator Lin Sheng, now that you're officially registered with the imperial court, is there anywhere you'd like to go?"

Lin Sheng cupped his hands and said, "To be honest, senior, I have decided to follow in the footsteps of my master and senior brother. In the future, I am willing to serve in the Martial Virtue Division, clean up the environment of the Taoist temples and sects, and create a peaceful life for the people."

"That would be wonderful."

"His Majesty has been worried about this for many years. With you all here, he can feel much more at ease."

Wei Chengxin didn't mince words and went straight to the point: "Do you know how much the imperial court subsidizes you each month after you've been registered?"

"I didn't know."

"A regular cultivator receives fifteen taels of silver, five Five Elements Coins, forty catties of precious meat, and three bottles of Pure Clarity Pills per month."

"But you're only sixteen this year, aren't you?"

"Yes, Senior Wei."

Wei Chengxin smiled and said, "That's it. The Emperor favors young heroes and once said that he would provide more financial assistance to young people under the age of eighteen who become formal cultivators."

This is solely to cultivate your strength as much as possible, so that you will have more opportunities to participate in the competition for power in the future.

Is this policy even real?

Lin Sheng's feelings of goodwill towards Hong Chao increased.

"Regarding the late Lin Sheng, the current imperial court's assistance to you is as follows:"

The monthly allowance is twenty-five taels of silver, ten Five Elements Coins, fifty catties of precious meat, five bottles of Zhengqing Pills, and three bottles of Gumai Pills.

After he finished speaking, Lin Sheng's eyebrows twitched. This was no ordinary amount; compared to regular funding, it was almost double.

Even Su Ren asked, "Is that really true?"

"Can the monthly subsidy reach this amount?"

Wei Chengxin replied, "Of course. I will include Lin Sheng's information in an additional file, and the imperial court will also pay more attention to him."

"Cultivator Lin Sheng, continue your cultivation and improve your strength. The imperial court will take notice of you."

"yes!"

The court's attention might be a good thing for others, but for Lin Sheng, who has traveled through time and carries the secrets of the Cave Mystery Furnace, it remains to be seen.

"Since Cultivator Lin Sheng has no objections, then I shall proceed with the formal investiture ceremony."

Then Wei Chengxin read aloud, praising the late emperor's grace, the blessings of Heaven, and the well-being of the people.

Lin Sheng listened quietly, and the people around him also showed solemn expressions.

"...From this day forward, cultivator Lin Sheng, by special permission of the imperial court, is officially registered!"

Wei Chengxin helped Lin Sheng up and said, "From today onwards, we can address each other as fellow Daoist, Fellow Daoist Lin."

"Thank you for today, Fellow Daoist Wei."

"I am also happy to have met another outstanding young man with a spirited and remarkable appearance."

He then instructed his men to hand over the donated funds to Lin Sheng.

"It was prepared from the very beginning."

Lin Sheng looked at the pile of things in his hands and thought to himself.

Su Ren stepped forward and said, "Fellow Daoist Wei, do you have some free time? Why not stay for a simple meal?"

Wei Chengxin waved his hand: "No, I have other things to attend to, and I also have other investiture ceremonies scheduled for today."

"Oh? It's also within this Izumi town?"

"No, it's from another place, but it's not far from Hequan Town."

"Oh, I see. That's a real shame."

"I won't bother you any longer today. I'll drink with Fellow Daoist Su another time."

Wei Chengxin bowed to Su Ren and his group to say goodbye, and then led his men away from Liuyun Pavilion.

After everyone left, Li Wang also said goodbye and quickly left the place.

They were already being polite by not kicking me out earlier, and now that they're family and want to chat, how can I possibly stay any longer?

Cao Xingyi walked up and said happily, "You've got it, Junior Brother! You're now receiving a lot of attention from the imperial court."

"Look at all this stuff you have! Back in my day, I never had such good treatment!"

Su Ren stepped forward and said to Lin Sheng, "Little Sheng, from today onwards you are a formal cultivator."

Although it's not a large amount, it has caught the eye of the imperial court. How does that make you feel?

Lin Sheng laughed and said, "I always feel like I have a lot more to bear on my shoulders."

"But I want to shoulder these responsibilities well."

Su Ren smiled and, unusually, patted Lin Sheng's head.

"Don't overwork yourself in the future; take plenty of rest between your cultivation sessions."

"The Martial Virtue Division's treasury is overflowing, and there are many paths to enlightenment. You can learn whatever you want from now on, but never lose your ambition. Keep moving forward steadily. Lu Gang, Xing Yi, and you will all achieve great things."

"Understood, Master," Lin Sheng and Cao Xing replied.

Lin Sheng picked up the small bundle of Five Elements Coins and asked, "Master, what are these Five Elements Coins?"

"The Five Elements Coins are made from materials of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. They have the functions of replenishing vital energy, balancing oneself, and acting as a medium."

"Except in a few places, the cycle of heaven and earth contains the principle of the five elements. Therefore, the five elements coins can play a role in most cases. Even in special places, they can play a role indirectly with a little effort. They are very stable."

"Therefore, given these characteristics, Five Elements Coins are often regarded as a very special currency, and are often used to trade items that cannot be traded solely with silver."

"Ten coins may not seem like much, but they can be exchanged for some good things."

"I see." Lin Sheng nodded.

Putting aside the Five Elements Coins, what matters most to him today is being registered and becoming a true cultivator!