Immortality begins with exchanging talent attributes.

Three more days passed.

Since Zhu Asan's family arrived, the house has finally become more lively.

Previously, only Zhou Yan and Zheng Bo lived in the house.

Zheng Bo rarely chatted with Zhou Yan, and Zhou Yan spent all his time practicing martial arts in the training room.

The huge mansion was so quiet that it didn't seem like anyone lived there.

Things are different now.

Zhu Sao helped Zheng Bo tidy up the house every day, and occasionally she would cook a few dishes that Zhou Yan often ate when he was in Qingzhou.

Especially the braised pork knuckle.

As soon as the aroma wafted out, Zhou Yan felt a sense of returning to Qingzhou.

Little Zhu Zhu's illness has also improved significantly.

And when the little girl learned that she could see Brother Zhou Yan every day, the smile on her face never stopped.

early morning.

As usual, after washing up, Zhou Yan slung his long sword over his shoulder and prepared to go to the Xuanyi Guard for roll call.

As soon as I walked to the backyard, I saw Zhu Asan practicing boxing in the yard.

It is the boxing stance that matches the Body Tempering Technique.

Zhu Asan's moves were very steady, suggesting he had practiced for many years.

Seeing Zhou Yan approach, Zhu Asan stopped his boxing stance and said with a smile:

"What are you looking at? I've been practicing this boxing style for seven or eight years, and I'm only at the advanced level. Unlike you, who have such good talent, you've reached perfection so easily."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan slightly raised his eyelids and looked at the entry above Zhu Asan's head.

[Public-spirited and righteous (in speech)]

  

The target state is stable; exchanging terms can restore 5 years of lifespan.

Not very talented...

Zhou Yan suddenly had an idea.

Could he exchange his green attribute with the other person, so that he could gain lifespan and Zhu Asan could gain talent?

Win-win!

The moment this thought popped into Zhou Yan's head, it grew like weeds in his heart.

But he quickly suppressed the thought.

Because most of the attributes he currently possesses are useful.

If I really want to change it for my third brother, I'll have to wait until I have a suitable entry, preferably one that I don't need myself.

After all, his strength is the foundation; the stronger he is, the stronger those around him can become.

We must not put the cart before the horse.

Zhu Asan noticed that Zhou Yan was staring at the top of his head, so he looked up slightly and saw nothing but blue sky and white clouds.

"Ayan, what are you looking at? Are you alright?"

Coming to his senses, Zhou Yan smiled and said:

"It's alright, you keep practicing, I'm going to the Black-Clad Guard headquarters."

Watching Zhou Yan leave, Zhu Asan scratched his head.

He then continued punching.

I still need to go out and look for a job later. Staying here every day, eating and using other people's food, isn't a long-term solution.

Although Ah Yan didn't say anything, he could still shamelessly stay at Zhu Zhu's place while she was still ill.

Now that Zhu Zhu's condition is stabilizing, he can't really put his whole family on Zhou Yan's shoulders.

I need to find something to do.

While he was thinking about it, his boxing technique became increasingly distorted.

……

As soon as Zhou Yan stepped out, he saw Li Kun coming from the street corner.

Li Kun was holding two hot steamed buns in his hand. When he saw him come out, he casually handed one over.

Have you eaten?

Zhou Yan took the steamed bun and smiled:

"Brother Li, you don't need to come looking for me every day. I can go to the yamen by myself."

Li Kun waved his hand.

"It's on my way. Besides, you've just arrived in the prefectural city, so I'll spend a couple more days with you to help you get familiar with the surroundings."

Zhou Yan nodded and said nothing more.

The two arrived at the Xuanyiwei (Black-Clad Guard) headquarters.

As soon as Zhou Yan entered the yamen, he noticed that there were many more people than usual.

In front of each guard post, there were many guards in black uniforms standing in twos and threes.

I only found out after asking around a bit.

It turned out that Commander Wu, who had been pursuing the remnants of the Wusheng Sect, had returned.

A group of Wusheng Sect members were captured, but they were all low-level thugs; there wasn't a single heavyweight among them.

I heard that when Commander Wu entered the yamen, his face was as black as the bottom of a pot.

He and Li Kun exchanged a glance, both seeing the understanding in each other's eyes.

Without asking any further questions, the two went to the duty room to check in.

After finishing his roll call, Zhou Yan was preparing to go home to practice martial arts as usual when a young guard in black robes strode over.

"Zhou Yan, look for Commander Lu."

Zhou Yan paused. Almost a week had passed, and Lu Qingshuang had finally returned.

Li Kun whispered from the side:

"Go on, now that Commander Lu is back, your merits will surely be recognized soon."

Zhou Yan nodded and followed the young guard in black robes named Li He to Lu Qingshuang's office.

Outside.

Li He stopped and knocked on the door.

dong dong.

A moment later, a clear and familiar voice came from inside the room.

"Enter."

Zhou Yan pushed open the door and went inside.

Lu Qingshuang sat behind the desk.

After a few days apart, her cold and beautiful face remained expressionless, but her eyebrows and eyes had become even sharper.

Zhou Yan stepped forward, clasped his hands in greeting, and said:

"This humble servant, Zhou Yan, greets Commander Lu."

Lu Qingshuang's lips twitched slightly, as if she were smiling, and she pointed to the chair next to her.

"sit."

Zhou Yan sat down in the chair in front of the table.

Lu Qingshuang picked up the teapot, poured him a cup of tea, and said:

"Did you think I'd forgotten about you?"

Haven't forgotten?

He took the teacup, inwardly grumbling, but outwardly smiling, he said:

"Sister Lu is very busy, this little matter of mine can be done anytime."

Lu Qingshuang glanced at him with her phoenix eyes and said:

"I can say that I benefited from the misfortune, as my cultivation improved, which is why I was delayed for a while."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan immediately offered flattery:

"Congratulations, Sister Lu, your cultivation has improved."

"Enough with the nonsense. Although I've been making breakthroughs recently, I've actually been working on your promotion to captain since the very first day I got back, but..."

She paused for a moment, then continued:

"But there were some minor problems."

Zhou Yan remained silent, waiting for her to continue.

"Fang Wenjian interfered. Although this person is not very strong, in the Xuanyi Guard, everything must be done according to the rules, and I cannot use force to suppress people."

Fang Wenjian? Fang Baihu.

What does this person mean? He gave him money a while ago, and now he's trying to block his way.

Zhou Yan pondered for a moment and said:

"Why doesn't he want me to be promoted to captain?"

"It's none of your business."

Lu Qingshuang said:

"Fang Wenjian is a petty and narrow-minded person. I taught him a lesson before, and he has been holding a grudge ever since, so he has been targeting me. He always interferes with whatever I want to do."

A lesson? This lesson won't be so severe that he can't get out of bed, will it?

"With your merits, you would normally have had no trouble getting promoted to captain, but the other side insisted on holding a competition."

Lu Qingshuang said with her eyebrows slightly furrowed.

"How does this election work?"

Zhou Yan asked.

"The selection process for the Black-Clad Guards is, of course, based on who is the best fighter."

Zhou Yan nodded thoughtfully.

As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Qingshuang stood up and walked towards the door, saying as she went:

"Come on, don't feel pressured. With me here, what's meant for you will be yours, and no one can take it away."

Hearing the other party's domineering words, Zhou Yan felt a warmth in his heart, and at the same time, he realized why Fang Wenjian had given him money.

The other party was certain that he would not be elected as a colonel, so they gave him a large sum of money in advance.

When the time comes, we can shut Lu Qingshuang up by bringing this up.

That's quite a clever scheme.

Zhou Yan sneered inwardly, stood up, and followed Lu Qingshuang.

Pity.

He wants the money.

He wants the position of captain too!

……