Fellow Daoist, your script is really good.

"Recently, after repairing the protective array of Feathered Robe Peak, we are experiencing a shortage of spirit stones..."

"This is a token for four thousand high-grade spirit stones. My junior disciple can go to the Spirit Storage Hall to collect it today."

"Four thousand high-grade spirit stones..." Su Li raised his head, his tone somewhat melancholy.

Zhou Wuqing's brow twitched slightly. He then took out a token worth two thousand high-grade spirit stones, placed it in Su Li's palm, and patted the back of Su Li's hand.

"Please don't find this offensive, Junior Nephew Su."

Su Li silently accepted it: "This isn't a good idea."

Zhou Wuqing smiled and said, "That's good."

"Ugh......"

Su Li sighed.

Zhou Wuqing was taken aback: "Why is Junior Nephew Su sighing?"

Su Li shook his head with some melancholy: "The Holy Lord treats me so well, and I feel ashamed that I have nothing to do on Yu Chang Peak... If only I could do more for the Qianling Holy Land and share the Holy Lord's burdens."

"That's easy to discuss, as for the position and such..."

"But there are still Qianyun and Yinling on Yushang Peak who need my care."

Just as Zhou Wuqing was about to agree to give Su Li a position, Su Li sighed again, interrupting Zhou Wuqing.

"Your Majesty..." Su Li bowed respectfully, "This disciple's heart is willing, but my strength is insufficient. This disciple... is filled with resentment..."

"..." Zhou Wuqing's face twitched.

To be honest, Zhou Wuqing knew that Su Li was shameless, but he didn't expect Su Li to be this shameless!

This kid has no intention of contributing to the Holy Land of Qianling.

This kid clearly just wants a relaxed job with a monthly salary.

That rascal is cunning; he's trying to make money slowly and steadily...

"Actually, there are positions that allow one to contribute to the Holy Land without being too busy..." Zhou Wuqing pondered for a moment before speaking slowly.

"Oh?" Su Li's eyes lit up slightly.

"only......"

Zhou Wuqing sighed and drank a cup of tea.

"Even if I wanted to give it to you, Junior Nephew Su, you lack experience, and I'm afraid it wouldn't be convincing enough..."

"..." This time, it was Su Li's turn to twitch.

Good grief, Zhou Wuqing wants to negotiate with me.

"Then I wonder..." Su Li asked tentatively, "how can I gain the respect of the masses?"

"Well... it's actually quite simple."

Zhou Wuqing smiled slightly.

"After the events of 'Debating the Dao with Forgotten Butterflies' and 'Staying Alone in Dark Beast City,' Junior Nephew Su already enjoys a high reputation. Now, he's just one step away from achieving his goal!"

"The final push?"

"That's right!"

Zhou Wuqing took out a letter.

"The Dragon Ceremony of the Four Seas Dragon Palace is this final kick!"

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[Salted Fish Diary: Another pull, still no luck with the fox, but it's okay, I'll have five pulls at the beginning of the month tomorrow, no rush...]

It's almost March, and the weather is getting much warmer.

I tried making black pepper beef, but beef was a bit expensive, so I substituted pork.

Hmm, the taste is alright.

You're really amazing, sir.

Chapter 288 Qi Kingdom?

"The Dragon Ceremony at the Four Seas Dragon Palace?"

Su Li anticipated what conditions Zhou Wuqing would propose and knew he wouldn't let her gain an advantage so easily.

However, Su Li did not expect that Zhou Wuqing would ask her to attend the Dragon Ceremony of the Four Seas Dragon Palace.

What is the Dragon Ceremony held at the Four Seas Dragon Palace?

I've never heard of it...

"Please rest assured, Junior Nephew Su, the Four Seas Dragon Ceremony is a grand event for the Dragon Clan."

Seeing the doubt in Su Li's mind, Zhou Wuqing spoke up.

Every hundred years, the Four Seas Dragon Palace holds a coming-of-age ceremony for the new generation of dragons.

As a neutral force, the Four Seas Dragon Palace will invite top-tier sects from all over the Nine Provinces to attend.

Of course, the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons and other regions and dynasties bordering the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas would also send people there.

But you don't need to worry at all, Junior Nephew Su.

After all, that's the Dragon Palace's home ground, so there's basically no danger.

If a conflict were to occur during such a joyous occasion, it would be disrespectful to the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas.

So this time, Junior Nephew Su just needs to go along for some food and drinks; it's basically a vacation.

Listening to Zhou Wuqing's explanation, Su Li didn't think much of it.

It's just a trip, it's really nothing.

I don't cause trouble myself.

It's impossible for the Four Seas Dragon Palace to cause trouble for a mere cultivator like myself just because I'm having a meal.

The problem is...

This is a good job.

Did Zhou Wuqing make this request?

"Your Majesty, may I ask who the entourage is this time...?" Su Li asked.

“Oh, just two people. You and Ningzhi will go together,” Zhou Wuqing said.

"???" Su Li was stunned. "There's no one else?"

"No, that's all."

Zhou Wuqing shrugged, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"To be honest, the relationship between Qianling Holy Land and the Four Seas Dragon Palace is not very good."

Su Li: "Why?"

Zhou Wuqing sighed: "Because back then, eleven thousand or twelve thousand years ago, the Four Seas Dragon King was lustful and wanted to marry your master."

Then your master pinned these four old dragons to the ground and beat them, tying their tails together.

If it weren't for the persuasion from all sides, those four old dragons would have been roasted alive on the volcano.

When I rushed over, I could really smell the aroma of meat...

Su Li: "..."

"So, the Four Seas Dragon Palace doesn't have a good relationship with us this time, but they can't not invite us, otherwise they'll say we're stingy. So they're only letting two of us go."

"Can we tolerate this?"

Su Li stood up, filled with righteous indignation, and bowed respectfully.

"This disciple suggests that we should boycott the Dragon Clan! We shouldn't go!"

Otherwise, even if they gave us two spots, we would still go despite such an insult.

Isn't that utterly shameless?

Just kidding, no.

Master almost roasted those four old dragons.

If I go to the Dragon Palace now, what if they roast me?

It's fortunate that Zhou Wuqing came up with this idea.

"It's not that exaggerated, it's not that exaggerated..."

Zhou Wuqing quickly stood up to comfort him.

"Recently, the relationship between our Qianling Holy Land and the Dragon Clan has improved. They have loosened their stance and are not making things difficult for us."

The Four Seas Dragon Palace is trying to turn hostility into friendship, and if we don't go, that would be disrespectful to them.

Now, you, the direct disciple of Yushang Peak, are going there with the Holy Maiden of Qianling. This is our Qianling Holy Land's way of responding to their goodwill.

Don't worry, Junior Nephew Su. Although you are Long Yueqing's disciple...

But if you go there, you will definitely receive an even warmer welcome.

After all, the two sides reached a reconciliation, not a fight...

The other party's insistence on having Junior Nephew Su go was an indication that they wanted to sever all ties with your master and start afresh.

"..."

Su Li still wanted to refuse.

He still felt there was a lot of danger...

What if something "accident" happens to me in this unfamiliar place?

"Ugh......"

Seeing Su Li's hesitant expression, Zhou Wuqing shook his head helplessly.

"Alright, alright, since Junior Nephew Su is unwilling, then forget it."

Actually, that sinecure is actually quite nice.

The monthly salary is twenty high-grade spirit stones, plus high-temperature allowance, holiday allowance, year-end bonus, etc.

With all the various subsidies added up, it would amount to about three hundred high-grade spirit stones a year.

If Junior Nephew Su refuses... then...

"This disciple believes that we might as well give it a try!"

Just as Zhou Wuqing was about to take back the invitation to the Dragon Palace, Su Li stopped him.

Three hundred high-grade spirit stones a year!

This is truly an extremely generous offer!

A normal position wouldn't cost that many spirit stones; Zhou Wuqing must have overcharged.

But to be honest, this really did affect Su Li's heart.

“Nephew Su, there’s really no need for you to force yourself!” Zhou Wuqing looked at Su Li sincerely.

"No! This disciple truly did not force you!" Su Li's eyes deepened with affection. "Being able to smooth the relationship between the Qianling Holy Land and the Four Seas Dragon Palace is of paramount importance. Who else but me could do it?"

"Junior Nephew Su," Zhou Wuqing patted Su Li's hand, "It is an honor for our Qianling Holy Land to have Junior Nephew Su!"

"How could that be? I once said something to Duan Bo."

"Oh? Which sentence?"

"I love this land, I love it deeply..."

"..." If Zhou Wuqing hadn't known Su Li's personality, he might have actually believed his lies.