Chapter 57
A Lone Commander, Huge Contributions!
evening.
A flag bearer from the East Temple, dressed in a robe embroidered with four mythical beasts, stepped into Gu Lin's office.
Gu Lin stood up to greet him.
The captain smiled and nodded, handing over a key. "This is your new office."
Gu Lin accepted it.
The flag bearer gestured, "Follow me."
After leaving the government office and passing two halls, we arrived at a corridor.
There were five people, all around twenty-five or twenty-six years old, three men and two women.
The commander-in-chief stated frankly:
"These are the subordinates assigned to you by your superiors."
He spoke rapidly as he introduced:
"This man's name is Zhang Qianren. His colleagues at Dongsi Temple call him 'the mute' because he practiced the silent meditation technique after entering the Knowing Destiny Realm."
"She is Luo Qianqian, or you can call her Wind Maiden. She was born with the spirit of wind."
"She is Su Yi, who cultivates the true essence of flowers. When she walks, the air is filled with the fragrance of flowers, hence she is called the Flower Maiden."
"He shares your surname, Gu Shangnian. Six years ago, during the selection competition, the people of his county called him 'Folding Fan Prince,' so they called him 'Folding Fan.'"
"His name is Wu Que, and his nickname is Iron Fist."
The flag bearer raised his hand and introduced them one by one.
"This is Sergeant Gu Lin!"
The words are over.
The five people remained indifferent and did not react.
Gu Lin remained expressionless and silent.
The atmosphere remained tense for a long time before the captain coldly shouted:
"Do you intend to disobey orders from above?"
A woman of exquisite beauty walked slowly towards them, her movements carrying the fragrance of flowers. She parted her lips slightly and said:
"Sir, we do not wish to become Corporal Gu's subordinates. If we are forced into this position, it will easily lead to conflict."
Upon hearing what the Flower Girl said, the Wind Girl, Folding Fan, and Iron Fist all chimed in, while the Mute nodded slightly.
They joined the Holy Land six years ago and are now at the Knowing Destiny Realm, cultivating true essence!
Is it reasonable to pledge allegiance to a newcomer in the Cave Profound Realm, a lucky person who relies entirely on luck?
Moreover, I've heard that this lucky guy is a troublemaker who made enemies with a sixth-rank clan as soon as he entered the Holy Land. If he follows him, he definitely won't be able to cultivate in peace in the future, and he might suffer the consequences.
The captain roared:
"That's an order!"
In an instant.
The five men bowed and clasped their hands in unison:
"My lord, I cannot comply!"
The flower girl said in a firm and powerful voice:
"We are willing to go to the Cliff of Repentance and accept a year of confinement."
The other four people shared the same attitude.
He would rather be locked up for a year than become a subordinate of someone in the Dongxuan Realm.
Who isn't a chosen one? How can someone who arrived six years earlier be subservient to a newcomer?
The captain frowned deeply, giving the five men a fierce look. "Wait here!"
He was going to report to Commander Cao.
This is because it was only communicated verbally and not formally documented with an official stamp. Once the document is issued, it must be carried out!
"Sergeant Gu." Gu Shangnian, the young master with the folding fan, clasped his hands in a respectful gesture, and said with a hint of apology:
"We don't have a problem with you, but we can't tolerate any newcomer in the Cave Profound Realm riding on our heads."
Gu Lin sneered and remained silent.
A quarter of an hour later, Cao Baihu, dressed in a snow-white xiezhi robe, strode in with an imposing presence. He decisively said:
"Gu Lin's most important task right now is cultivation. This matter will be put on hold for now and discussed again after the Holy Land Competition."
The five men breathed a sigh of relief and said respectfully:
"As you command, sir!"
After saying this, he clasped his hands in a fist salute and left.
Commander Cao looked at Gu Lin, "No objections, right?"
He believed there was nothing wrong with his approach.
They had already made a vow that if they didn't make it into the top ten, they would bear the blame and leave Dongsi Temple. If those five people were already under Gu Lin's command, they would also be implicated.
Gu Lin nodded:
"no."
Cao Baihu nodded and left.
Gu Lin went to the Daoji Division.
Upon arriving at the Daoji Division, he presented his gilded waist token and inquired about his contribution points.
"Gu Lin, 6,982 contribution points."
"Here, is the breakdown?"
A woman in an official robe adorned with the colors of the sun, moon, and stars handed over a silk scroll.
Gu Lin took the book and read it, a smile appearing on his face.
I never expected to accumulate such a huge number of contribution points.
"A Golden-Toothed Lizard of royal bloodline, worth 5,000 contribution points."
"Eliminating Sima Chongguang, the head of the Pingzhun Bureau, for the Divine Dynasty is worth one thousand contribution points."
"Killing the deer-faced red wolf is worth 631 contribution points."
The remaining points are from a few tasks.
Gu Lin pondered for a moment, "I want to exchange for four hundred mid-grade spirit stones."
The woman nodded upon hearing this.
A moment later, she brought a bag:
"There are forty high-grade spirit stones inside."
"Remaining contribution points: 2982!"
Gu Lin clasped his hands in a gesture of respect:
Thank you.
Take the bag and leave the Daoji Division.
This is the benefit of a holy site!
They have power and resources!
A single high-grade spirit stone would be fought over so fiercely that blood would flow like a river.
But I had forty of them in my pocket!
.......
That night, Gu Lin, disguised, arrived at Fengyun Auction House, one of the three major auction houses in Chuzhou.
Stepping into the palace, Gu Lin looked around at the magnificent golden eaves.
"Honorable guest, what would you like?" An elderly man with white hair and a youthful face stepped forward to greet you.
"The Gu Tower." Gu Lin went straight to the point.
The old man led the way up the stairs.
I didn't ask a single question during that time.
Upon arriving on the sixth floor, one is greeted by all sorts of small insects.
Since the Golden Body Gu, Swift Movement Gu, Explosive Killing Gu, and Tranquil Mind Gu are all common first-stage Gu worms on the market, Gu Lin found them quickly.
Gu Lin instructed:
"Give me another three hundred blood crystals and a mid-grade Yellow-rank Gu artifact."
The Seeking Demon Gu is just a first-stage Gu worm, so an ordinary Gu artifact will suffice. A low-grade Yellow-rank Gu artifact is already considered extremely high quality, let alone a mid-grade Yellow-rank Gu artifact.
But finding the demonic Gu is the key to its success!
Gu Lin will not mistreat those who have made contributions!
"Please wait a moment, esteemed guest." The old man smiled broadly and instructed someone to make arrangements.
Fifteen minutes later, he took the order and said respectfully:
"Distinguished guest, there are a total of 809 spirit stones. Please give us 800."
Gu Lin glanced at the list and took out eight crystal-clear, high-grade spirit stones from the bag.
The old man accepted it.
Gu Lin then handed over four high-grade spirit stones:
"I'll exchange it for another four hundred low-grade spirit stones, and could you also include a sealed container as a gift?"
The old man nodded in agreement.
After an incense stick had burned, Gu Lin left the auction house.
Ziye returned to the mansion and talked with his father for more than an hour. Sima Shi had not sought any trouble or revenge during this period, but for safety reasons, the escort agency was still closed.
They entered the bedroom.
Gu Lin first took out a palm-sized glass Gu artifact, its walls covered with dense patterns, and its interior was filled with spiritual energy and blood mist.
"A mid-grade Yellow-rank Gu artifact, you're in for a treat."
Gu Lin took out the Demon-Seeking Gu.
The little insect flapped its tiny wings, emitting a light buzzing sound, and flew into the Gu artifact in a flash.
Immediately afterwards, Gu Lin took out an extra-large sealed container.
They threw in a full four hundred low-grade spirit stones, one hundred blood crystals, and finally added four kinds of Gu worms.
This is the method for refining the Anti-Sorrow Gu.
Unique in the world!
After stuffing the container under the bed, Gu Lin fell into a deep sleep.
A flag bearer from the East Temple, dressed in a robe embroidered with four mythical beasts, stepped into Gu Lin's office.
Gu Lin stood up to greet him.
The captain smiled and nodded, handing over a key. "This is your new office."
Gu Lin accepted it.
The flag bearer gestured, "Follow me."
After leaving the government office and passing two halls, we arrived at a corridor.
There were five people, all around twenty-five or twenty-six years old, three men and two women.
The commander-in-chief stated frankly:
"These are the subordinates assigned to you by your superiors."
He spoke rapidly as he introduced:
"This man's name is Zhang Qianren. His colleagues at Dongsi Temple call him 'the mute' because he practiced the silent meditation technique after entering the Knowing Destiny Realm."
"She is Luo Qianqian, or you can call her Wind Maiden. She was born with the spirit of wind."
"She is Su Yi, who cultivates the true essence of flowers. When she walks, the air is filled with the fragrance of flowers, hence she is called the Flower Maiden."
"He shares your surname, Gu Shangnian. Six years ago, during the selection competition, the people of his county called him 'Folding Fan Prince,' so they called him 'Folding Fan.'"
"His name is Wu Que, and his nickname is Iron Fist."
The flag bearer raised his hand and introduced them one by one.
"This is Sergeant Gu Lin!"
The words are over.
The five people remained indifferent and did not react.
Gu Lin remained expressionless and silent.
The atmosphere remained tense for a long time before the captain coldly shouted:
"Do you intend to disobey orders from above?"
A woman of exquisite beauty walked slowly towards them, her movements carrying the fragrance of flowers. She parted her lips slightly and said:
"Sir, we do not wish to become Corporal Gu's subordinates. If we are forced into this position, it will easily lead to conflict."
Upon hearing what the Flower Girl said, the Wind Girl, Folding Fan, and Iron Fist all chimed in, while the Mute nodded slightly.
They joined the Holy Land six years ago and are now at the Knowing Destiny Realm, cultivating true essence!
Is it reasonable to pledge allegiance to a newcomer in the Cave Profound Realm, a lucky person who relies entirely on luck?
Moreover, I've heard that this lucky guy is a troublemaker who made enemies with a sixth-rank clan as soon as he entered the Holy Land. If he follows him, he definitely won't be able to cultivate in peace in the future, and he might suffer the consequences.
The captain roared:
"That's an order!"
In an instant.
The five men bowed and clasped their hands in unison:
"My lord, I cannot comply!"
The flower girl said in a firm and powerful voice:
"We are willing to go to the Cliff of Repentance and accept a year of confinement."
The other four people shared the same attitude.
He would rather be locked up for a year than become a subordinate of someone in the Dongxuan Realm.
Who isn't a chosen one? How can someone who arrived six years earlier be subservient to a newcomer?
The captain frowned deeply, giving the five men a fierce look. "Wait here!"
He was going to report to Commander Cao.
This is because it was only communicated verbally and not formally documented with an official stamp. Once the document is issued, it must be carried out!
"Sergeant Gu." Gu Shangnian, the young master with the folding fan, clasped his hands in a respectful gesture, and said with a hint of apology:
"We don't have a problem with you, but we can't tolerate any newcomer in the Cave Profound Realm riding on our heads."
Gu Lin sneered and remained silent.
A quarter of an hour later, Cao Baihu, dressed in a snow-white xiezhi robe, strode in with an imposing presence. He decisively said:
"Gu Lin's most important task right now is cultivation. This matter will be put on hold for now and discussed again after the Holy Land Competition."
The five men breathed a sigh of relief and said respectfully:
"As you command, sir!"
After saying this, he clasped his hands in a fist salute and left.
Commander Cao looked at Gu Lin, "No objections, right?"
He believed there was nothing wrong with his approach.
They had already made a vow that if they didn't make it into the top ten, they would bear the blame and leave Dongsi Temple. If those five people were already under Gu Lin's command, they would also be implicated.
Gu Lin nodded:
"no."
Cao Baihu nodded and left.
Gu Lin went to the Daoji Division.
Upon arriving at the Daoji Division, he presented his gilded waist token and inquired about his contribution points.
"Gu Lin, 6,982 contribution points."
"Here, is the breakdown?"
A woman in an official robe adorned with the colors of the sun, moon, and stars handed over a silk scroll.
Gu Lin took the book and read it, a smile appearing on his face.
I never expected to accumulate such a huge number of contribution points.
"A Golden-Toothed Lizard of royal bloodline, worth 5,000 contribution points."
"Eliminating Sima Chongguang, the head of the Pingzhun Bureau, for the Divine Dynasty is worth one thousand contribution points."
"Killing the deer-faced red wolf is worth 631 contribution points."
The remaining points are from a few tasks.
Gu Lin pondered for a moment, "I want to exchange for four hundred mid-grade spirit stones."
The woman nodded upon hearing this.
A moment later, she brought a bag:
"There are forty high-grade spirit stones inside."
"Remaining contribution points: 2982!"
Gu Lin clasped his hands in a gesture of respect:
Thank you.
Take the bag and leave the Daoji Division.
This is the benefit of a holy site!
They have power and resources!
A single high-grade spirit stone would be fought over so fiercely that blood would flow like a river.
But I had forty of them in my pocket!
.......
That night, Gu Lin, disguised, arrived at Fengyun Auction House, one of the three major auction houses in Chuzhou.
Stepping into the palace, Gu Lin looked around at the magnificent golden eaves.
"Honorable guest, what would you like?" An elderly man with white hair and a youthful face stepped forward to greet you.
"The Gu Tower." Gu Lin went straight to the point.
The old man led the way up the stairs.
I didn't ask a single question during that time.
Upon arriving on the sixth floor, one is greeted by all sorts of small insects.
Since the Golden Body Gu, Swift Movement Gu, Explosive Killing Gu, and Tranquil Mind Gu are all common first-stage Gu worms on the market, Gu Lin found them quickly.
Gu Lin instructed:
"Give me another three hundred blood crystals and a mid-grade Yellow-rank Gu artifact."
The Seeking Demon Gu is just a first-stage Gu worm, so an ordinary Gu artifact will suffice. A low-grade Yellow-rank Gu artifact is already considered extremely high quality, let alone a mid-grade Yellow-rank Gu artifact.
But finding the demonic Gu is the key to its success!
Gu Lin will not mistreat those who have made contributions!
"Please wait a moment, esteemed guest." The old man smiled broadly and instructed someone to make arrangements.
Fifteen minutes later, he took the order and said respectfully:
"Distinguished guest, there are a total of 809 spirit stones. Please give us 800."
Gu Lin glanced at the list and took out eight crystal-clear, high-grade spirit stones from the bag.
The old man accepted it.
Gu Lin then handed over four high-grade spirit stones:
"I'll exchange it for another four hundred low-grade spirit stones, and could you also include a sealed container as a gift?"
The old man nodded in agreement.
After an incense stick had burned, Gu Lin left the auction house.
Ziye returned to the mansion and talked with his father for more than an hour. Sima Shi had not sought any trouble or revenge during this period, but for safety reasons, the escort agency was still closed.
They entered the bedroom.
Gu Lin first took out a palm-sized glass Gu artifact, its walls covered with dense patterns, and its interior was filled with spiritual energy and blood mist.
"A mid-grade Yellow-rank Gu artifact, you're in for a treat."
Gu Lin took out the Demon-Seeking Gu.
The little insect flapped its tiny wings, emitting a light buzzing sound, and flew into the Gu artifact in a flash.
Immediately afterwards, Gu Lin took out an extra-large sealed container.
They threw in a full four hundred low-grade spirit stones, one hundred blood crystals, and finally added four kinds of Gu worms.
This is the method for refining the Anti-Sorrow Gu.
Unique in the world!
After stuffing the container under the bed, Gu Lin fell into a deep sleep.