Chapter 89
Organizing My Belongings, Next Target!
Gu Lin went to Ding Chenfang's official residence.
He stepped onto the fifth floor of the magnificent palace.
I took the key and pushed open the heavy gate of the government office; the space inside was incredibly spacious.
The outermost area is naturally the office space, complete with a long desk, chairs, writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones.
From the outside in.
A meditation room, with runes imprinted on the walls, as if there were a gravitational field suppressing it, helping to hone the body.
A study room with wooden shelves on all four sides displaying various Confucian classics.
A bathroom with a passage forged from meteorite iron leading directly to the spring water of Luoxia Mountain.
One bedroom for resting and sleeping.
Gu Lin sat upright in the armchair, then looked out the window.
Standing at this height, looking down at the valiant cavalry coming and going at the East Temple government office, one can't help but feel a surge of pride!
"It's lonely at the top," he murmured, then smiled slightly.
He was a little smug.
He won the grand competition in the Holy Land with great force and was subsequently promoted three ranks to become a trial centurion.
With such achievements, how could one not be arrogant!
But all of that is in the past. We must rid ourselves of pride and move forward.
He longed to see Xuanyuan Qinyin again.
To be able to say something from a high position—
Little Xuanyuan, you're being a bit arrogant, you woman! Bow down and show some respect right now!
This statement needs a higher status!
After calming himself down, Gu Lin quickly returned to the Gengyin Office.
Pack all their belongings into boxes.
I carried it myself.
The round trip took nearly two hours.
Back at the office of the trial centurion, Gu Lin took stock of his belongings in his bedroom.
The small box contained one hundred and seventy-two top-grade spirit stones.
The Dongsi Yamen awarded 100 coins, while Xuanyuan Qinyin lost 72 coins.
The medium-sized box contained 681 high-grade spirit stones.
Cao Baihu gave away 300, and Xuanyuan Qinyin paid back 381.
The largest box contained mid-grade spirit stones.
Continue counting.
A low-grade Heaven-rank martial arts manual.
A high-ranking Confucian classic.
A mid-grade Earth-rank magic sword.
It has been temporarily sealed away.
Gu Lin picked up the crystal-clear Gu vessel and headed to the meditation room.
He emptied his mind and focused all his mental energy into the void.
As a second-stage Gu practitioner, the hollow orifice can hold four types of Gu worms.
The indestructible Gu was a one-time use item and has long been extinct.
The remaining Gu are the Seeking Demon Gu, the Reversal Gu, and the Yang Cauldron Gu.
Gu Lin opened the Gu vessel.
A sinister and dark aura rushed towards him. He grabbed the Gu medicine, circulated his Gu Dao energy, and began to slowly chew and swallow it.
A tearing pain shot through him, but it only lasted a few breaths. Gu Lin's arm felt as if it were being burned in a furnace, his shoulder bone was shrouded in blood mist, and his entire arm instantly turned scarlet, with the hollow opening visibly growing larger.
The refining and absorption process lasted for nearly five hours, until nightfall.
Gu Lin's arm returned to normal, and the blood mist around him gradually dissipated.
The hollow cavity is large enough to hold seven kinds of Gu worms.
He opened his eyes, a satisfied smile in them.
After resting for half an hour and preparing some food, Gu Lin began his secluded cultivation journey of alchemy.
For five days and five nights, he refined all eleven spiritual herbs, enhancing his physical strength and nourishing his acupoints with the medicinal properties. Once he enters the Knowing Destiny Realm, the speed of his true essence circulation will be even faster!
Gu Lin walked out of the bathroom feeling refreshed.
A colorful dove perched in front of the government office window.
Gu Lin took down the secret letter.
A handwritten letter from his father, Gu Changchuan.
"Jingming, congratulations on my son's victory in the Chuzhou Grand Competition. If our ancestors in heaven could see this, they could smile in the afterlife. I never dreamed that I would have such an outstanding son."
"Officials from all levels of government in Chuzhou condescended to visit my residence and offer gifts to congratulate me, but I declined them all and refused to accept any gifts."
"In addition, Dean Yan of Shiyang Academy wrote that the Divine Dynasty has issued an official document that the taxes of Shiyang County will be halved for the next three years. This is all because a peerless genius has emerged who has won the Holy Land Grand Competition. The people of Shiyang County are overjoyed and are preparing to erect a statue and a shrine for you."
"Your name is being sung throughout Chuwei County. A statue of you is being prepared to be erected outside the arena that can accommodate 100,000 spectators. From now on, when the heroic young men of Chuwei County participate in the Holy Land Selection Tournament, they will see the legendary prodigy of Chuwei County at first glance!"
Gu Lin finished reading the letter, a smile on his face.
He was happy for all the people of Shiyang County that the taxes were halved over three years.
After putting the letter in the drawer, Gu Lin calmed down and pondered slowly.
The long-term goal is definitely the Heavenly Hunting Feast. As long as you perform well in the Great War against Demons, you will surely receive generous rewards, a promotion, massive resources, and fame throughout the world.
But the current goal should be to promote one hundred households!
Remove the word "try" as soon as possible!
Gu Lin quickly went to the Daoji Division.
Upon seeing the official dressed in a robe adorned with the sun, moon, and stars, he cut to the chase:
"I want to look at the promotion records of several centurions in Toji to inspire myself to strive forward."
The officials of the Daoji Division nodded and arranged for their subordinates to go and retrieve the documents.
It lasted for a full quarter of an hour.
"Six hundred contribution points," the Daoji Division official said solemnly.
Gu Lin nodded and handed over the gilded waist token.
The Daoji Division deducted 600 contribution points from Gu Lin's contribution register.
Gu Lin returned to the government office with six copies of the case file.
The first one is Xie Baihu.
In the fifty-first year of the Divine Emperor's reign, he was appointed as a trial centurion. Over eight years, he slew five king-rank bloodline demons and accumulated merits, thus being promoted to centurion!
The second was Qin Baihu.
He also killed five king-rank bloodline demons, accumulating merits that led to his promotion to centurion.
He flipped to Cao Baihu's promotion record.
He eliminated fourth-rank officials for the Divine Dynasty and killed two demons with royal bloodlines, rising from a probationary centurion to the position of centurion!
The remaining three households are all about the same.
It's either five demons with royal bloodlines, or two demons with royal bloodlines, plus the elimination of a fourth-rank official.
No need to ask anymore, this is the promotion standard!
He knew that becoming a centurion from a trial centurion was not as simple as having only one king-grade bloodline demon.
I never expected it to be so difficult!
"If only I were a junior officer before the competition."
Gu Lin's eyes were filled with regret.
However, he also knew that he had found the mirage demon by chance, and that becoming a squad leader was already quite an achievement.
A demon with five king-level bloodlines, how long would that take?
Two demons with royal bloodlines and a fourth-rank treacherous official are relatively easier to deal with.
Gu Lin pondered for a moment, then shook the bell under the long table.
The office of the Wind Maiden and Flower Maiden also had a bell.
Used for summoning.
Fifteen minutes later, the five men arrived upon hearing the news and respectfully paid their respects.
Gu Lin said bluntly:
"Check how many officials of the fifth rank or above the Sima clan are there!"
That's right, we're still using the Sima clan as a sacrificial offering!
Anyway, it's a fight to the death.
Then don't let me catch you off guard. Once I find even the slightest clue, I'll climb up the ranks by stepping on the blood of the Sima family!
Without the slightest hesitation, the five men accepted the order and left.
Two hours later, a colorful dove landed on the windowsill.
Gu Lin unfolded the letter.
Yan Shouxu and his group returned, bringing with them seven accomplices involved in the "Sima Wei rape and abuse of a girl case"!
Gu Lin was overjoyed. In Yuchun County, due to the urgency of the situation, with the grand competition in the Holy Land just a few days away, he had no choice but to kill the ringleader Sima Wei and leave in a hurry, leaving the executioner to continue handling the case.
Now we can eliminate them all at once!
He stepped onto the fifth floor of the magnificent palace.
I took the key and pushed open the heavy gate of the government office; the space inside was incredibly spacious.
The outermost area is naturally the office space, complete with a long desk, chairs, writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones.
From the outside in.
A meditation room, with runes imprinted on the walls, as if there were a gravitational field suppressing it, helping to hone the body.
A study room with wooden shelves on all four sides displaying various Confucian classics.
A bathroom with a passage forged from meteorite iron leading directly to the spring water of Luoxia Mountain.
One bedroom for resting and sleeping.
Gu Lin sat upright in the armchair, then looked out the window.
Standing at this height, looking down at the valiant cavalry coming and going at the East Temple government office, one can't help but feel a surge of pride!
"It's lonely at the top," he murmured, then smiled slightly.
He was a little smug.
He won the grand competition in the Holy Land with great force and was subsequently promoted three ranks to become a trial centurion.
With such achievements, how could one not be arrogant!
But all of that is in the past. We must rid ourselves of pride and move forward.
He longed to see Xuanyuan Qinyin again.
To be able to say something from a high position—
Little Xuanyuan, you're being a bit arrogant, you woman! Bow down and show some respect right now!
This statement needs a higher status!
After calming himself down, Gu Lin quickly returned to the Gengyin Office.
Pack all their belongings into boxes.
I carried it myself.
The round trip took nearly two hours.
Back at the office of the trial centurion, Gu Lin took stock of his belongings in his bedroom.
The small box contained one hundred and seventy-two top-grade spirit stones.
The Dongsi Yamen awarded 100 coins, while Xuanyuan Qinyin lost 72 coins.
The medium-sized box contained 681 high-grade spirit stones.
Cao Baihu gave away 300, and Xuanyuan Qinyin paid back 381.
The largest box contained mid-grade spirit stones.
Continue counting.
A low-grade Heaven-rank martial arts manual.
A high-ranking Confucian classic.
A mid-grade Earth-rank magic sword.
It has been temporarily sealed away.
Gu Lin picked up the crystal-clear Gu vessel and headed to the meditation room.
He emptied his mind and focused all his mental energy into the void.
As a second-stage Gu practitioner, the hollow orifice can hold four types of Gu worms.
The indestructible Gu was a one-time use item and has long been extinct.
The remaining Gu are the Seeking Demon Gu, the Reversal Gu, and the Yang Cauldron Gu.
Gu Lin opened the Gu vessel.
A sinister and dark aura rushed towards him. He grabbed the Gu medicine, circulated his Gu Dao energy, and began to slowly chew and swallow it.
A tearing pain shot through him, but it only lasted a few breaths. Gu Lin's arm felt as if it were being burned in a furnace, his shoulder bone was shrouded in blood mist, and his entire arm instantly turned scarlet, with the hollow opening visibly growing larger.
The refining and absorption process lasted for nearly five hours, until nightfall.
Gu Lin's arm returned to normal, and the blood mist around him gradually dissipated.
The hollow cavity is large enough to hold seven kinds of Gu worms.
He opened his eyes, a satisfied smile in them.
After resting for half an hour and preparing some food, Gu Lin began his secluded cultivation journey of alchemy.
For five days and five nights, he refined all eleven spiritual herbs, enhancing his physical strength and nourishing his acupoints with the medicinal properties. Once he enters the Knowing Destiny Realm, the speed of his true essence circulation will be even faster!
Gu Lin walked out of the bathroom feeling refreshed.
A colorful dove perched in front of the government office window.
Gu Lin took down the secret letter.
A handwritten letter from his father, Gu Changchuan.
"Jingming, congratulations on my son's victory in the Chuzhou Grand Competition. If our ancestors in heaven could see this, they could smile in the afterlife. I never dreamed that I would have such an outstanding son."
"Officials from all levels of government in Chuzhou condescended to visit my residence and offer gifts to congratulate me, but I declined them all and refused to accept any gifts."
"In addition, Dean Yan of Shiyang Academy wrote that the Divine Dynasty has issued an official document that the taxes of Shiyang County will be halved for the next three years. This is all because a peerless genius has emerged who has won the Holy Land Grand Competition. The people of Shiyang County are overjoyed and are preparing to erect a statue and a shrine for you."
"Your name is being sung throughout Chuwei County. A statue of you is being prepared to be erected outside the arena that can accommodate 100,000 spectators. From now on, when the heroic young men of Chuwei County participate in the Holy Land Selection Tournament, they will see the legendary prodigy of Chuwei County at first glance!"
Gu Lin finished reading the letter, a smile on his face.
He was happy for all the people of Shiyang County that the taxes were halved over three years.
After putting the letter in the drawer, Gu Lin calmed down and pondered slowly.
The long-term goal is definitely the Heavenly Hunting Feast. As long as you perform well in the Great War against Demons, you will surely receive generous rewards, a promotion, massive resources, and fame throughout the world.
But the current goal should be to promote one hundred households!
Remove the word "try" as soon as possible!
Gu Lin quickly went to the Daoji Division.
Upon seeing the official dressed in a robe adorned with the sun, moon, and stars, he cut to the chase:
"I want to look at the promotion records of several centurions in Toji to inspire myself to strive forward."
The officials of the Daoji Division nodded and arranged for their subordinates to go and retrieve the documents.
It lasted for a full quarter of an hour.
"Six hundred contribution points," the Daoji Division official said solemnly.
Gu Lin nodded and handed over the gilded waist token.
The Daoji Division deducted 600 contribution points from Gu Lin's contribution register.
Gu Lin returned to the government office with six copies of the case file.
The first one is Xie Baihu.
In the fifty-first year of the Divine Emperor's reign, he was appointed as a trial centurion. Over eight years, he slew five king-rank bloodline demons and accumulated merits, thus being promoted to centurion!
The second was Qin Baihu.
He also killed five king-rank bloodline demons, accumulating merits that led to his promotion to centurion.
He flipped to Cao Baihu's promotion record.
He eliminated fourth-rank officials for the Divine Dynasty and killed two demons with royal bloodlines, rising from a probationary centurion to the position of centurion!
The remaining three households are all about the same.
It's either five demons with royal bloodlines, or two demons with royal bloodlines, plus the elimination of a fourth-rank official.
No need to ask anymore, this is the promotion standard!
He knew that becoming a centurion from a trial centurion was not as simple as having only one king-grade bloodline demon.
I never expected it to be so difficult!
"If only I were a junior officer before the competition."
Gu Lin's eyes were filled with regret.
However, he also knew that he had found the mirage demon by chance, and that becoming a squad leader was already quite an achievement.
A demon with five king-level bloodlines, how long would that take?
Two demons with royal bloodlines and a fourth-rank treacherous official are relatively easier to deal with.
Gu Lin pondered for a moment, then shook the bell under the long table.
The office of the Wind Maiden and Flower Maiden also had a bell.
Used for summoning.
Fifteen minutes later, the five men arrived upon hearing the news and respectfully paid their respects.
Gu Lin said bluntly:
"Check how many officials of the fifth rank or above the Sima clan are there!"
That's right, we're still using the Sima clan as a sacrificial offering!
Anyway, it's a fight to the death.
Then don't let me catch you off guard. Once I find even the slightest clue, I'll climb up the ranks by stepping on the blood of the Sima family!
Without the slightest hesitation, the five men accepted the order and left.
Two hours later, a colorful dove landed on the windowsill.
Gu Lin unfolded the letter.
Yan Shouxu and his group returned, bringing with them seven accomplices involved in the "Sima Wei rape and abuse of a girl case"!
Gu Lin was overjoyed. In Yuchun County, due to the urgency of the situation, with the grand competition in the Holy Land just a few days away, he had no choice but to kill the ringleader Sima Wei and leave in a hurry, leaving the executioner to continue handling the case.
Now we can eliminate them all at once!