Chapter 67
: Profound Realm Level 8, Scholar Level 2!
We left the Daoji Division.
Gu Lin went to the office of the knife-wielding officials under the jurisdiction of the East Temple.
In prison.
The two cells held two demons: a pig-faced bear demon and a water monkey that was two zhang long.
The other two cells held two notorious martial artists, one at the second level of the Knowing Fate Realm and the other at the first level of the Knowing Fate Realm.
In the far right cell, a wicked scholar at the Spirit Gathering Realm was bound by chains and shackles.
Gu Lin nodded in satisfaction.
Before carrying out the assistance mission, he specifically selected five tasks. According to the dossier, these three people and two demons had committed numerous evils!
Although I didn't participate in or directly defeat them, my merit points will be reduced, but the three people and two demons combined should still amount to a considerable amount.
Without hesitation, Gu Lin stepped into the cell and activated the Six Meridians Divine Sword, severing the head of the water monkey demon. Moments later, blood was everywhere.
Immediately afterwards, he swiftly moved through the four cells, successively killing one demon and three others.
In an instant, specks of golden light flashed in my mind, quickly coalescing into the three large characters "Book of Merit".
[Defeat villains of Class B1, Class C8, and Class C7; defeat evil demons of Class C6 and Class C6; reward: Autumn Leaves at max level]
[Slay the wicked scholar Bingjiu and receive a max-level Honey-tongued Swordsman reward]
[Martial Arts Merit Points: 7156/10000]
[Confucian and Taoist Merit Points: 1559/10000]
[Merit Points in Taoist Arts: 0/1000]
[Witchcraft Merit Points: 654/10000]
Instantly, the spiritual liquid in his dantian surged two inches again, accompanied by a constant buzzing in his acupoints, and his meridians felt as if they were immersed in a layer of ice ten thousand feet deep.
The eighth level of Dongxuan Realm!
At the same time, purple mist filled the space between the eyebrows, and a blurry foundation rose from the ground, revealing the appearance of the second level.
The second level of the Scholar's Spiritual Cultivation Realm!
Gu Lin tried his best to control his emotions, but the smile on his lips was impossible to suppress!
He immediately held his breath and focused his attention to examine the two unique skills.
"Autumn Leaves Falling" - This technique allows you to see the flaws in your opponent's moves, making even the most thunderous attacks appear slow in your eyes.
Gu Lin focused his Qi in his Dantian and circulated it through the acupoints in his eyes.
Immediately afterwards, his eyes turned golden, as if reflecting the entire autumn leaves.
In the next instant, his full head of black hair danced freely without wind, and the inner energy from his crown transformed into pale yellow autumn leaves that slowly drifted down.
The atmosphere around him became lonely and desolate. In a daze, Gu Lin seemed like a lonely traveler walking in the autumn twilight, as if the mountains and rivers were missing him.
It is melancholic yet imbued with a lonely romance.
This scene is so beautiful.
Even Gu Lin himself was so engrossed in it that he almost couldn't pull himself away.
"receive!"
Gu Lin concealed his presence.
This move can also be considered one of the secret techniques.
As for "honeyed words and a dagger in the heart," he speaks with righteous indignation and kills his enemy with a single sword strike, displaying unparalleled dominance!
"I'm in a good mood."
Promotion increases one's cultivation.
Is there anything more wonderful than this in the world?
Gu Lin smiled and slowly stepped out of the prison.
Outside, the five women, Wind Maiden and Flower Maiden, held the mission file in their hands and respectfully said:
"Please stamp this, sir."
Lord Gu said he needs contribution points, so the stamp must be affixed by the Lord Gu to signify that Lord Gu has completed the task.
Gu Lin smiled and decisively refused:
"As your superior, how can I steal your contributions?"
"The reason I say this is simply to test your competence and loyalty, and to see if you are worth my time and effort in training you."
"You all did a great job!"
"Serve loyally from now on, and you will have a bright future!"
After saying that, he waved his hand:
"I will go to the Daoji Division and take out five thousand contribution points. Whatever you want to exchange, submit a detailed list, and each of you will receive one thousand contribution points."
What?
The five people were shocked and speechless for a moment.
How big of a deal is this?
Five thousand contribution points will be awarded!
Each person receives 1,000 contribution points, which is equivalent to 1,000 low-grade spirit stones or 10 high-grade spirit stones!
"Sir, we cannot accept this!" The four refused, and even the mute man who practiced silent meditation shook his head desperately.
I have not accomplished anything significant, how can I possibly accept Lord Gu's reward?
Gu Lin's attitude was firm and his words were forceful;
"You are all outstanding cultivators, and as cultivators at the Knowing Destiny Realm, you disregarded the ridicule and sarcasm of your colleagues at the East Temple and resolutely pledged your loyalty to me, a newcomer to the Cave Profound Realm. I am very honored and deeply moved."
"No need for further words, just follow me closely, and I will not let you down!"
After saying that, he strode away.
Although he doesn't need spirit stones to cultivate, he will need a huge amount of resources to develop his magic and witchcraft cultivation in the future. The reason he acts as a money-giving boy is simply to win people's hearts.
Having a few loyal subordinates makes getting things done so much easier!
"Thank you very much, Lord Gu!"
The five were extremely grateful and deeply moved. This was a genuine favor. With such a superior, how could they not have good fortune in the future?
.......
Back at the government office.
Just half an hour later, Daoji Si and his entourage arrived.
Gu Lin maintained a calm expression, though he was inwardly excited.
Who wouldn't be happy about a promotion?
The leading official unfurled the scroll and spoke slowly and deliberately:
"Gu Lin, the squad leader of Dongsi, is resourceful and decisive. He infiltrated the Yin-Yang Sect to eliminate the royal bloodline mirage demon, thus contributing greatly to the Divine Dynasty. He is hereby promoted to squad leader and enjoys the待遇 (treatment/benefits) of a ninth-rank official in the Divine Dynasty!"
"May you work diligently and achieve even greater success!"
Gu Lin respectfully accepted the scroll.
The Daoji Division members put down the four boxes, offered a few words of encouragement, and then left.
Gu Lin opened the box.
It was similar to when he was promoted to corporal.
Twenty sets of official robes.
Among them are ten sets of official robes for the Eastern Temple, five sets of sacrificial robes, and five sets of court robes.
The black official robe was embroidered with three ferocious xiezhi (mythical beasts)!
Next came the waist plaque of the sergeant, a gilded plaque carved with a three-headed xiezhi, with Gu Lin dripping his essence blood as usual.
Then came the official appointment document for a ninth-rank official.
Head of the Eastern Temple of the Divine Dynasty and concurrently a ninth-rank official of the Divine Dynasty!
Finally, there is the jade belt unique to the squad leader, which contains arrows that pierce through the clouds. Compared to the sergeant's firing range of fifty miles, once the squad leader's jade belt is activated, all the sword-wielders within an eighty-mile radius must come to his aid.
"Gu Lin".
A banner bearer, dressed in a robe embroidered with five-headed xiezhi (mythical beasts), strode forward and handed over the keys.
"Gengyin Fangyashu".
Gu Lin took it and then began to pack his things.
The Gengyin Office was located on the second floor of the magnificent palace. After wandering around for a while, Gu Lin finally found his office.
There are three rooms, one inside and one outside.
The innermost room is the bedroom, featuring a magnificent and intricately carved canopy bed with dragon and phoenix carvings.
In the center is a meditation room, where steam rises and a hot spring the size of a well opening has been created.
Outside lies the solemn and dignified office space, with golden nanmu wood tables and chairs, and inkstones carved from purple jade, exuding nobility in every detail.
Gu Lin stood by the window, looking down at the maze-like government offices on the first floor, gazing at the distant government office of the knife-wielder, and finally his gaze settled on the distant city of Chuzhou.
Is this what it feels like to look down from a high place?
Fantastic!
No wonder so many people pursue promotions and status in the holy land. Status represents resources, and who wouldn't want to be high above and look down on others?
"We must not be arrogant or complacent." Gu Lin's smile faded.
Above him stood even taller palaces overlooking him.
Gu Lin went to the office of the knife-wielding officials under the jurisdiction of the East Temple.
In prison.
The two cells held two demons: a pig-faced bear demon and a water monkey that was two zhang long.
The other two cells held two notorious martial artists, one at the second level of the Knowing Fate Realm and the other at the first level of the Knowing Fate Realm.
In the far right cell, a wicked scholar at the Spirit Gathering Realm was bound by chains and shackles.
Gu Lin nodded in satisfaction.
Before carrying out the assistance mission, he specifically selected five tasks. According to the dossier, these three people and two demons had committed numerous evils!
Although I didn't participate in or directly defeat them, my merit points will be reduced, but the three people and two demons combined should still amount to a considerable amount.
Without hesitation, Gu Lin stepped into the cell and activated the Six Meridians Divine Sword, severing the head of the water monkey demon. Moments later, blood was everywhere.
Immediately afterwards, he swiftly moved through the four cells, successively killing one demon and three others.
In an instant, specks of golden light flashed in my mind, quickly coalescing into the three large characters "Book of Merit".
[Defeat villains of Class B1, Class C8, and Class C7; defeat evil demons of Class C6 and Class C6; reward: Autumn Leaves at max level]
[Slay the wicked scholar Bingjiu and receive a max-level Honey-tongued Swordsman reward]
[Martial Arts Merit Points: 7156/10000]
[Confucian and Taoist Merit Points: 1559/10000]
[Merit Points in Taoist Arts: 0/1000]
[Witchcraft Merit Points: 654/10000]
Instantly, the spiritual liquid in his dantian surged two inches again, accompanied by a constant buzzing in his acupoints, and his meridians felt as if they were immersed in a layer of ice ten thousand feet deep.
The eighth level of Dongxuan Realm!
At the same time, purple mist filled the space between the eyebrows, and a blurry foundation rose from the ground, revealing the appearance of the second level.
The second level of the Scholar's Spiritual Cultivation Realm!
Gu Lin tried his best to control his emotions, but the smile on his lips was impossible to suppress!
He immediately held his breath and focused his attention to examine the two unique skills.
"Autumn Leaves Falling" - This technique allows you to see the flaws in your opponent's moves, making even the most thunderous attacks appear slow in your eyes.
Gu Lin focused his Qi in his Dantian and circulated it through the acupoints in his eyes.
Immediately afterwards, his eyes turned golden, as if reflecting the entire autumn leaves.
In the next instant, his full head of black hair danced freely without wind, and the inner energy from his crown transformed into pale yellow autumn leaves that slowly drifted down.
The atmosphere around him became lonely and desolate. In a daze, Gu Lin seemed like a lonely traveler walking in the autumn twilight, as if the mountains and rivers were missing him.
It is melancholic yet imbued with a lonely romance.
This scene is so beautiful.
Even Gu Lin himself was so engrossed in it that he almost couldn't pull himself away.
"receive!"
Gu Lin concealed his presence.
This move can also be considered one of the secret techniques.
As for "honeyed words and a dagger in the heart," he speaks with righteous indignation and kills his enemy with a single sword strike, displaying unparalleled dominance!
"I'm in a good mood."
Promotion increases one's cultivation.
Is there anything more wonderful than this in the world?
Gu Lin smiled and slowly stepped out of the prison.
Outside, the five women, Wind Maiden and Flower Maiden, held the mission file in their hands and respectfully said:
"Please stamp this, sir."
Lord Gu said he needs contribution points, so the stamp must be affixed by the Lord Gu to signify that Lord Gu has completed the task.
Gu Lin smiled and decisively refused:
"As your superior, how can I steal your contributions?"
"The reason I say this is simply to test your competence and loyalty, and to see if you are worth my time and effort in training you."
"You all did a great job!"
"Serve loyally from now on, and you will have a bright future!"
After saying that, he waved his hand:
"I will go to the Daoji Division and take out five thousand contribution points. Whatever you want to exchange, submit a detailed list, and each of you will receive one thousand contribution points."
What?
The five people were shocked and speechless for a moment.
How big of a deal is this?
Five thousand contribution points will be awarded!
Each person receives 1,000 contribution points, which is equivalent to 1,000 low-grade spirit stones or 10 high-grade spirit stones!
"Sir, we cannot accept this!" The four refused, and even the mute man who practiced silent meditation shook his head desperately.
I have not accomplished anything significant, how can I possibly accept Lord Gu's reward?
Gu Lin's attitude was firm and his words were forceful;
"You are all outstanding cultivators, and as cultivators at the Knowing Destiny Realm, you disregarded the ridicule and sarcasm of your colleagues at the East Temple and resolutely pledged your loyalty to me, a newcomer to the Cave Profound Realm. I am very honored and deeply moved."
"No need for further words, just follow me closely, and I will not let you down!"
After saying that, he strode away.
Although he doesn't need spirit stones to cultivate, he will need a huge amount of resources to develop his magic and witchcraft cultivation in the future. The reason he acts as a money-giving boy is simply to win people's hearts.
Having a few loyal subordinates makes getting things done so much easier!
"Thank you very much, Lord Gu!"
The five were extremely grateful and deeply moved. This was a genuine favor. With such a superior, how could they not have good fortune in the future?
.......
Back at the government office.
Just half an hour later, Daoji Si and his entourage arrived.
Gu Lin maintained a calm expression, though he was inwardly excited.
Who wouldn't be happy about a promotion?
The leading official unfurled the scroll and spoke slowly and deliberately:
"Gu Lin, the squad leader of Dongsi, is resourceful and decisive. He infiltrated the Yin-Yang Sect to eliminate the royal bloodline mirage demon, thus contributing greatly to the Divine Dynasty. He is hereby promoted to squad leader and enjoys the待遇 (treatment/benefits) of a ninth-rank official in the Divine Dynasty!"
"May you work diligently and achieve even greater success!"
Gu Lin respectfully accepted the scroll.
The Daoji Division members put down the four boxes, offered a few words of encouragement, and then left.
Gu Lin opened the box.
It was similar to when he was promoted to corporal.
Twenty sets of official robes.
Among them are ten sets of official robes for the Eastern Temple, five sets of sacrificial robes, and five sets of court robes.
The black official robe was embroidered with three ferocious xiezhi (mythical beasts)!
Next came the waist plaque of the sergeant, a gilded plaque carved with a three-headed xiezhi, with Gu Lin dripping his essence blood as usual.
Then came the official appointment document for a ninth-rank official.
Head of the Eastern Temple of the Divine Dynasty and concurrently a ninth-rank official of the Divine Dynasty!
Finally, there is the jade belt unique to the squad leader, which contains arrows that pierce through the clouds. Compared to the sergeant's firing range of fifty miles, once the squad leader's jade belt is activated, all the sword-wielders within an eighty-mile radius must come to his aid.
"Gu Lin".
A banner bearer, dressed in a robe embroidered with five-headed xiezhi (mythical beasts), strode forward and handed over the keys.
"Gengyin Fangyashu".
Gu Lin took it and then began to pack his things.
The Gengyin Office was located on the second floor of the magnificent palace. After wandering around for a while, Gu Lin finally found his office.
There are three rooms, one inside and one outside.
The innermost room is the bedroom, featuring a magnificent and intricately carved canopy bed with dragon and phoenix carvings.
In the center is a meditation room, where steam rises and a hot spring the size of a well opening has been created.
Outside lies the solemn and dignified office space, with golden nanmu wood tables and chairs, and inkstones carved from purple jade, exuding nobility in every detail.
Gu Lin stood by the window, looking down at the maze-like government offices on the first floor, gazing at the distant government office of the knife-wielder, and finally his gaze settled on the distant city of Chuzhou.
Is this what it feels like to look down from a high place?
Fantastic!
No wonder so many people pursue promotions and status in the holy land. Status represents resources, and who wouldn't want to be high above and look down on others?
"We must not be arrogant or complacent." Gu Lin's smile faded.
Above him stood even taller palaces overlooking him.