Shulong Daojun

However, as if remembering something, the magistrate's expression hardened, and he looked at Jiang Heng, saying coldly, "It is true that I agreed to this matter."

But if you fail to resolve the food shortage in Chuxian County in the next few days, I will fight you to the death for an explanation.

After a brief pause, he continued in a deep voice, "No matter what method you use, whether it's with the Azure Dragon's help or some other approach, as long as it solves the problem..."

As he spoke, the magistrate gradually bent over, and his voice grew softer and softer.

Jiang Heng smiled slightly, stepped forward, grasped the magistrate's hands tightly, and said softly, "Leave this matter to me, magistrate, rest assured."

Then, changing the subject, she said with concern, "Drunkenness is harmful to your health. I'll have Kong Ling prepare some sobering tea and bring you some food while he's at it."

Having said that, he raised his hand to beckon Kong Ling and gave him an order.

Kong Ling remained silent for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "Yes."

He immediately retreated and crept towards the kitchen courtyard of the yamen.

Upon hearing the words "sobering tea," the magistrate sighed inwardly, his gaze falling on Jiang Heng with a complex expression.

He didn't know if his actions were right or wrong, but... never mind.

If there is hope for a solution to the food shortage in Chuxian County, then that is good.

Suddenly, he frowned and said in a deep voice, "I cannot control all the people of Chuxian. What if someone reports this to the officials of Pingjiang City?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Heng tightened his grip and smiled, "Your Excellency need not worry, I have already taken care of this matter."

If nothing unexpected happens, that official will probably sleep for a long time.

The magistrate was taken aback, shook his head, gave a bitter smile, then withdrew his hand, his heart heavy, and walked alone towards the inner courtyard.

Spiders spin webs to catch prey—nothing beats this.

Seeing this, Jiang Heng didn't care much. He raised his hand and summoned a member of the rioting people, ordering him to imprison the bound guards, gentry, and powerful figures separately. He then selected twenty people from the rioting people to guard them.

It was also stated that the children must not be mistreated and must be fed on time every day.

We will take further action once things stabilize in Chuzhou County.

The people who started the uprising dared not delay and quickly followed the instructions.

With the matter in Chuzhou County temporarily settled, Jiang Heng finally felt at ease, his brows relaxed, and he let out a long sigh of relief.

This can be considered a step forward for the foundation of the Immortal Dynasty, and should be enough to give an explanation to the two righteous gods.

Jiang Heng straightened his robes, looked towards where Lin Shu was, strode forward, cupped his hands and smiled, "The plan has succeeded, I have not failed your expectations, sir."

Lin Shu pondered for a moment, a hint of approval in his eyes, and said calmly, "Not bad."

He had seen everything Jiang Heng said and did, and understood that Jiang Heng was using a combination of persuasion and coercion to win Jiang Heng's heart.

All that's left is for Qingmin to learn the art of transformation, become a blue dragon, and come to Chuxian to ripen the rice and wheat. With Jiang Heng's methods, the people's hearts will be won over sooner or later.

So far, things have gone very smoothly.

However, things went too smoothly, which made Lin Shu suspicious.

For example, the city lord of Pingjiang has not yet appeared...

Gu Changming was also slightly puzzled, so he quickly lit incense and sent a message, urging him again and again, becoming more and more anxious as he waited.

Before long, a gentle breeze swept by, and a tall, strong figure appeared in a hurry.

He had a shrewd appearance, with narrow eyes, a straight nose, and a sharp look in his eyes. He also had a very composed demeanor.

Then, his gaze fell directly on Lin Shu, his eyes narrowed, and after a moment, he turned to look at Gu Changming and the group of blue-robed local deities.

Upon seeing this, Gu Changming's face lit up with joy, and he quickly cupped his hands and stepped forward to greet him, saying, "My lord..."

Before he could finish speaking, the tall, burly figure raised his hand to stop him, and a calm voice came from his ear: "I am aware of the matter in Chuzhou County, and I have also informed the magistrate of Pingjiang City. You may leave."

After saying this, he glanced at the figures with their heads bowed around him, his expression unchanged, and added, "I have important matters to discuss with this city god beside me, along with those landowners."

Gu Changming opened his mouth as if to say something, but swallowed it back and cupped his hands, saying, "Yes, sir."

He immediately obeyed the order, raised his hand to signal the local deities to retreat with him.

After the figures of the gods disappeared, the tall and strong man slowly spoke: "Gao Chengyun, a disciple of the Tai Shi lineage, greets Fellow Daoist Lin."

"Fellow Daoist Lin, would you mind having your junior brother step down as well?"

This request was strange, causing Lin Shu to frown slightly.

Bei Chen tactfully cupped his hands in greeting and said, "I suddenly remembered that I have some personal business to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."

Having said that, he moved and disappeared from the spot.

At this moment, Gao Chengyun smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Lin is a smart person, and I think you understand some things."

As wars rage on all sides, the path of the gods will inevitably be affected, thus becoming unstable and turbulent.

Even if a righteous deity is in office, he may be held responsible for dereliction of duty if the people in his jurisdiction are uneasy, or if he fails to protect life and his incense offerings decrease, or if there is unrest in his jurisdiction.

In severe cases, one might suffer a fate similar to that of the one who was smothered, whose cultivation was diminished, whose celestial status was ruined, and who ended up in a miserable and tragic end.

Therefore, it is time to relinquish one's divine status and depart from the path of the gods.

Fellow Daoist Lin, do you think what I said makes sense?

Gao Chengyun, with a leisurely expression, asked a question in return.

Lin Shu thought for a moment and then replied, "That makes sense."

Although I don't know Gao Chengyun's purpose, what he said is indeed correct, so I simply agreed and saw what else he could say.

Gao Chengyun was secretly delighted and continued, "If a deity wishes to leave office, he can either complete his term and voluntarily step down, or petition Heaven and Earth to offset the karmic consequences of his divine duties with his own merits, in order to extricate himself from this predicament."

However, Fellow Daoist Lin has not been in office for a year, his term is still short, and his merits are insufficient, so neither of the two paths is viable.

When war breaks out, they may be implicated and their own path may be affected.

At that time, not only will the name of the Daoist prodigy cease to exist, but attaining the Earth Immortal rank will be a distant dream.

As he spoke, Gao Chengyun sighed, his expression becoming worried.

The more Lin Shu listened, the stranger it seemed.

This was his first meeting with Gao Chengyun, and the man was patiently explaining matters of the divine way to him, appearing quite concerned...

What is intended?

After thinking for a moment, Lin Shu's expression hardened, and he said, "Fellow Daoist Gao, what should we do?"

"Hahahaha, Fellow Daoist Lin, don't panic." Gao Chengyun laughed loudly, then his eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he got straight to the point, saying, "Just join forces with my Tai Shi lineage."

To be honest, Fellow Daoist Lin, my junior brother Lu has become friends with a vassal king and is now protecting the people in a prosperous land, overseeing the forging and refining of metals.

At the invitation of Junior Brother Lu, I will soon leave Pingjiang City and head there to protect the people with him.

I was busy with some chores, so I'm a little late. I hope Fellow Daoist Lin will forgive me.

As soon as he finished speaking, Gao Chengyun bowed slightly to express his apology, and then said, "If Fellow Daoist Lin agrees, once war breaks out, we will immediately ask the vassal king to send troops to reinforce you and help you guard your territory."

At that time, those rebels will surely back down and turn to other places.

In this way, Fellow Daoist Lin can rest easy.

What does Fellow Daoist Lin think?