The way to govern is nothing more than "reward and punishment".
It is difficult for a group of high-level practitioners to work hard for a meager reward and a huge pie.
In comparison, the tangible benefits of [Border Guard Treasure House] are more impressive.
Whether it is the Five Elements rare treasures, elixirs and elixirs, or top-notch magical powers and magical secrets, they are all rare items that are difficult to buy even if you have money outside.
Once the "Treasury of Border Guards" is announced, it will probably attract more Confucian, Buddhist and Taoist monks to guard the borders.
This actually makes many weaker officials and ghosts worry about their subsequent promotions and transfers.
After all, the three-year term is approaching.
Performance appraisal, promotion and transfer have gradually begun.
Originally, at the end of the three-year term, his performance was above average and his cultivation level had improved. Instead of making further progress, he was assigned to a job with better meritorious service.
The emergence of [Border Guard Treasure House] will undoubtedly increase competition, making promotion and transfer confusing and full of suspense.
After the meeting ended, everyone gathered in groups to discuss the matter.
Chu Chen and Han Chen were no exception, transmitting sounds with their spiritual consciousness while walking.
"This time I am promoted to the fourth rank, and I am afraid that the alternate elder of the Xianting Central Academy will be ruined again."
Han Chen's tone was calm, but his words were very firm, as if they were final.
"Why is this? Why does Senior Yulou suppress you?"
Chu Chen did not doubt that Han Chen knew the inside story of Xianting's promotion and transfer.
He was surprised that his old boss Han Chen was not promoted.
In the past two years, Han Chen's Taoist cultivation level has also improved very quickly. Currently, he is at the mid-level fourth level. For the first time, the two of them have advanced at the same time.
At present, Han Chen is the fourth-rank Master Gaoxuan, the "executive" deputy governor of Yunzhou Ghosts and Gods Department, and is in charge of one of the four courtyards of "Universal Primordial". This immortal position is usually held by the fourth-rank official.
According to the usual practice, this time Han Chen has improved his cultivation and accumulated three years of experience, so promotion to the fourth rank is a matter of course. As for "alternate elder", it is a matter of a word from Master Yulou.
"It doesn't count as suppressing me."
Han Chen shook his head, his tone a little disappointed, but he didn't complain too much and explained:
"Nowadays, the border areas of the eight southwest states have become a battleground between the Celestial Dynasty and the Demonic Court. After the previous rules were broken, powerful people with great supernatural powers will frequently take part in the battle, and the situation is different."
Speaking of this, Han Chen revealed:
"According to my senior brother, from now on, the fourth-grade immortals, ghosts and gods in the eight southwest states must have the late fourth-grade cultivation, or have a record of corresponding strength in order to be promoted to the fourth-grade. There is no room for any water."
"I see."
Chu Chen suddenly realized.
Moral mismatch is a big no-no.
Previously, although the situation in the eight southwest states was chaotic, all parties had a delicate balance. All parties maintained a certain degree of restraint when it came to using the power of the Great Divine Power. Therefore, the conditions for promotion and appointment were not so strict. For the purpose of training, the promotion was made out of the ordinary. Nothing unusual.
Nowadays, there are frequent struggles in the eight southwest states and the situation has changed. Naturally, the conditions for promotion to the rank of fourth-level immortal must be revised in time.
Without this strength, forcibly being promoted to a high position is not nurturing people, but harming others and yourself.
"It seems I can't be promoted either."
He is currently enlightening one hundred and twenty Acupoint Masters, with a mid-level fourth-level mana cultivation level. He has no record of direct defeats or late-stage battles with great magical powers, nor does he meet the standards for promotion.
Chu Chen secretly thought, but his expression was quite relaxed.
Han Chen, his old boss with a profound background, has not been promoted, so he naturally has no idea.
On the contrary, Chu Chen's face was full of gloating:
"Old Han, so your original job is gone? You haven't been promoted to the fourth rank, but you can no longer take charge of the ghost and god affairs in the western region of Yunzhou."
"Ahem!"
Han Chen looked embarrassed, nodded and said:
"I guess that's the case. I can't stay in this Yunzhou Ghost and God Division any longer. It's too embarrassing."
Chu Chen's mind moved slightly and he asked:
"Then where are you going?"
"In order to deal with the evil disaster, the Southwest Governor's Mansion has specially set up the Demonic Academy. It has dispatched a group of monks with great supernatural powers from Central Earth, Greater Kyushu and the eight southwest states to be responsible for the slaying of demons in the entire eight southwest states. The Southwest Demonic Academy protects all living beings. He has few meritorious deeds, but he has many opportunities to kill enemies and make meritorious deeds. He frequently deals with demonic forces. If he can kill a demon with great supernatural powers, it will be worth several months of guarding the local area."
Those who are hungry are those who gain.
During the war, the enemy's left ear was cut off to count and report merit, which was called "Qian".
The Demon Academy, as its name suggests, is a department that specializes in killing demons and performing meritorious deeds.
Chu Chen suddenly became interested.
It is not difficult to see that the Demon Court and the [Border Guard Treasure House] are matched, and the Celestial Court is well prepared for a long-term war with the Demon Court and the demonic realm outside the territory.
"Old Han, did Senior Yulou reveal this news?"
"That's right! The Immortal Court has been finalized and will be announced in the next two days."
Han Chen had a faint smile on his face. He said so much and was waiting for Chu Chen to ask him:
"Ling Xiao, what do you think of the Demonic Academy in the Governor's Mansion? Do you want to transfer there together?"
While talking, Han Chen used the "Qi-gazing Technique" to peek at Chu Chen, his eyes burning and fiery.
Facts have told him time and time again in the past that by Chu Chen's side, people can take advantage of him and get blessings without even realizing it.
For example, the "nine-headed lion descended from the corpse god" a few days ago was an opportunity. Unfortunately, he did not have enough strength and opportunities to be lucky enough.
Chu Chen felt Han Chen's "peeping" and his whole body trembled.
Just as he was about to speak, a message from his spiritual consciousness came to his ears.
"Fellow Taoist Lingxiao, please move forward and explain."
Chu Chen was stunned when he was summoned by Taoist Taihe, the governor of the state.
Summoned by his immediate superior, Chu Chen didn't waste much time and replied, "I'll go back and think about it." He said goodbye to Han Chen and hurried to a side courtyard of the Du Guan compound.
Under the guidance of the Yellow Turban Warrior from the Yunzhou Ghost and God Division, Chu Chen quickly arrived at a small courtyard in the Duguan compound.
In the courtyard, Taoist Taihe and layman Qingzhu sat down at the stone table to drink tea. When they saw Chu Chen coming, they greeted each other with a smile.
"Fellow Taoist Lingxiao, come and sit down!"
Chu Chen was not polite. After bowing and bowing, he appeared in front of the two bosses and took the initiative to make tea.
Taoist Taihe allowed Chu Chen to make tea, then took out three tokens from his sleeve and pushed them gently.
Chu Chen, with quick eyes and quick hands, took the token and looked at it carefully.
The token is oval in shape and made of gold and stone. There are four seal characters on the token: "Border Guard Treasure Order".
"This is."
"This is the first batch of [Border Guard Treasure Orders] from our eight southwest states. If you take it, you can exchange it for the treasures you need at the [Border Guard Treasure House] without additional immortal tribute or jade money."
Taoist Taihe also had a look of envy on his face and continued:
"This is the Immortal Court's reward for your timely discovery of the Nine-Headed Lion and the Corpse God, which prevented a monstrous demonic disaster, and added a promotion quota for the Immortal Court of the Heavenly Dynasty. This is a special reward given to you because there are too many people on the list just now, so you don't want to talk about it and cause trouble." The man is jealous, so he calls you over in private."
When Chu Chen heard this, he was inexplicably surprised.
This time during the "Devil Tribulation", he got an elixir [Qing Hua Du Er Dan]. He had already received huge benefits, and he didn't expect too much.
There was no movement in the Immortal Court these days, and he didn't pay much attention.
I never expected that the reward from Immortal Court would fall here.
Just now, he was still worrying about how to perform meritorious service and redeem [Innate Qi of Transformation], but he never expected that the opportunity would come all of a sudden.
"Thank you, Mr. Du Guan, for showing your merit for me."
Chu Chen cupped his hands and thanked the two elders in front of him.
"No need to be polite."
Taoist Taihe smiled slightly and joked:
"Fellow Daoist Lingxiao, you'd better think carefully about which treasure to choose."
The layman Qingzhu gave guidance on Confucian classics and watched Chu Chen grow up. He regarded him as a half-disciple and became very familiar with him. He smiled and suggested:
"Actually, there is no need to choose. If you don't have any favorite treasures, you can definitely choose Five Elements Rare Treasures."
Chu Chen nodded slightly, looking like he was being taught.
In fact, Mr. Qingzhu's suggestion is quite pertinent.
[Five Elements Rare Treasures] are the most widely used, whether it is for practicing great supernatural powers or refining magical treasures, they are of great use and can save a lot of hard work. The more of these treasures, the better, and no one has too much.
At the beginning, Chu Chen was quite wealthy and had more than a dozen Five Elements rare treasures.
But now, he only has four copies left, and he is reluctant to use them.
Of course, Chu Chen still prefers to redeem the [Innate Qi of Transformation] in his heart.
[Innate Qi of Transformation] is a rare treasure that a powerful person with supernatural power can obtain by chance when he is collecting herbs to refine the spirit outside the territory. It is of great benefit to the cultivation of the soul and the sharpening of sexual skills.
Chu Chen has been practicing for the past two or three years, wandering in the void and picking up the innate Qi to "refining the spirit".
However, [Innate Transformation Qi] was not encountered at all.
He really complied with the words of Brother Kou Zhun, the god general of the Nantian Sect. Only the third-level monks with great magical powers can pick it up. The chances of ordinary monks with great magical powers are slim.
Compared to the [Five Elements Rare Treasures], his current demand for [Innate Form-Transforming Qi] is higher.
After all, as soon as he gets the [Innate Qi of Transformation], he can immediately improve his military skills.
Cultivating three or four fourth-grade Dharma Protector God Generals has greatly improved his strength.
The original deity, the clone, Chongning True Lord Guan Marshal, and the magical power of soldiers and horses.
He alone can be equal to several powerful men with great supernatural powers. If a monster with ordinary great powers encounters him in the late stage, his scalp will probably go numb.
Of course, it is Chu Chen's own business to choose the treasures in the [Border Guard Treasure House].
Neither Taoist Taihe nor the layman Qingzhu who was more familiar with him said much and stopped talking.
Next, the two superiors revealed to Chu Chen the establishment of the new Demon Academy in the Southwest Governor's Mansion.
"Fellow Daoist Lingxiao, the Governor's Mansion intends to transfer you to the Demonic Academy."
Speaking of this matter, Taihe Taoist felt quite depressed and started poaching him:
"Fellow Taoist Qingzhu and I hope that you will stay. Although it is easy to make meritorious deeds in the Demon Palace, the situation is complicated, not to mention the dangers, and the opportunities for practicing merit are not stable. It is better to stay in Yunzhou to protect a living being and accumulate merit and be stable." If there are too many, the harvest will be guaranteed despite droughts and floods.”
While speaking, Taoist Taihe also had an idea and continued:
"If you stay in Yunzhou, although you will not be promoted to the fourth rank in the next term, I plan to transfer you from Yuqin Mountain back to the state department and entrust you with important tasks. There will be no shortage of opportunities for you to practice martial arts. Fellow Taoist Qingzhu The Supervision Department is similar, what do you think?"
Chu Chen's mind moved slightly.
Speaking of which, in the past two or three years, he has been quite leisurely in Yuqin Mountain, basically doing his job of protecting the living beings with a minimum guarantee.
This cannot be blamed on Taoist Taihe for not reusing him.
Originally, Yuqin Mountain was quite lively, and there was hope for something to be done.
However, he secretly figured out the chance creation behind the changes in the heaven and earth in Yuqin Mountain [Qingchen Cave Heaven]. Later, there was a battle between good and evil. After some turmoil, guarding Yuqin Mountain became a leisurely job, and he quietly practiced for two years. Year and a half.
To be honest, Taoist Taihe did not treat him badly, and he was regarded as someone who valued him.
However, Chu Chen had just begun to develop his magical power to protect the law, so he was very moved by Han Chen's proposal.
Now that he has three more [Border Guard Tokens], his military and horse magical powers are expected to be further improved. In his heart, he actually wants to go to the Demonic Academy of the Governor's Mansion and go to a bigger stage.
Of course, it was not easy for Chu Chen to directly refuse his immediate boss's request to stay.
Layman Qingzhu saw Chu Chen's dilemma, smiled, and said to the rescue:
"Ling Xiao, this matter is of great importance. You should think more about it when you go back and communicate with your elders before making a decision."
Taoist Taihe nodded:
"Yes, you can think about it yourself. Fellow Taoist Qingzhu and I hope you stay, but you don't need to worry about what we think."
"Thank you, sir. Thank you sir. Then I will go back and think about it carefully."
Yuqin Mountain, where Laoling Mountain is located.
Taoist Fuhua, Taoist Fu Ling, Xu Ping, Chu Baiqing, Guang Gengsheng and other new and old Lingshan sects gathered together.
In fact, from a few days ago, there is no longer any distinction between the old and new Lingshan sect.
The disciples of the Lao Lingshan Sect experienced the "Demon Demon Tribulation". Each of the brothers "transformed into a girl", each of them left a psychological shadow. They were extremely taboo about the evil and unorthodox methods in "Dijin Collection" and made a complete decision. Determined to transform.
Of course, there is nothing that the disciples of the previous generation in Laolingshan can do if they do not transform. The "Dijinji" they practice is incomplete and leaves behind "tricks".
Under the spell cast by Taoist Fu Hua, all the unorthodox methods they practiced were lost, and they could only transfer to Xinling Mountain.
Chu Baiqing and Guang Gengsheng formally paid homage to their master, making Taoist Fu Hua and Fu Ling extremely happy.
Over the years, they have also accepted many disciples from different generations to pass on the Taoism of Lao Lingshan. However, in their minds, Xu Ping and Chu Chen are the direct descendants of Lingshan.
Not to mention, Guang Gengsheng and Chu Baiqing were extremely talented, so the two patriarchs were even happier, their eyes widened with smiles, and they gave many treasures in succession.
Chu Chen and Xu Ping smiled when they saw this scene.
Late at night.
Taoist Fu Hua, Taoist Fu Ling, Taoist Xu Ping, and Chu Chen, the four core figures of the Lingshan Sect, sat down in the side hall to discuss important matters.
Taoist Fu Hua asked calmly: "Zhenyi, are you going to be transferred to the Southwest Governor's Mansion? Is this what Senior Brother Yu Xuzi wants?"
"Yes, on my way back from Yunzhou City, Master Yu Xuzi's uncle contacted me and asked me to go to the Governor's Mansion, and I also intend to transfer there."
Chu Chen spoke frankly and expressed his thoughts to his elders.
In fact, after getting three [Border Guard Treasure Tokens], he made up his mind to go to the Governor's Mansion, the Demonic Academy, where his stage would be.
Yuqin Mountain is indeed a treasure land, and there is also a [Qingchen Cave] for him to practice.
However, Chu Chen didn't hesitate much. He had been practicing hard in the past few years, but what he lacked was hard work.
Taoist Fu Hua and Taoist Fu Ling saw that Chu Chen had decided to leave and fell into deep thought. They neither objected nor agreed.
On the other hand, Taoist Xu Ping, who had always been silent and serious, smiled and said:
"Disciple, work hard and don't let our Lingshan's majesty fall! Let them know that Guigu's direct descendants are in Lingshan!"
Chu Chen was stunned when he heard this, and then laughed.
"Master, don't worry, this disciple will definitely not fall into Lingshan's majesty!"
(End of chapter)
