Golden Bones

Half a month later.

News of Zhong Xuan's upcoming trip to the Qinghe Governor's Office gradually spread among the upper echelons of Baisha County.

The selection process has been approved by the prefect of Yunzhou, so there will be no further changes. This means that Zhong Xuan is now practically a master of the Qinghe Governor's Office.

In terms of status, he was no less than Magistrate Zhou.

In a short time.

The threshold of the Zhong family's old house in Xiahe Village was almost worn down by the crowds, and the gifts sent were piled up almost higher than the courtyard wall.

"Brother Zhong, are you really not connected to the Qinghe Governor's Office?"

Sitting in the courtyard of the Zhong family's old residence, Zhang Lie still couldn't believe that Zhong Xuan could enter such a high-ranking government office.

Although the Ministry of Personnel has not yet issued the official appointment documents, those with good connections already know the results of this selection process.

Only two people were admitted to the Qinghe Governor's Office in this provincial examination.

One was the runner-up in the martial arts examination, and the other was Zhong Xuan.

He was also the first Juren (successful candidate in the imperial examination) from Baisha County to enter the Qinghe Governor's Office in many years.

Bring glory to your ancestors!

Zhang Lie only got into the Zhong family because of their previous relationship; otherwise, he might not have been able to get in now.

When he entered the village, he heard that the village chief, Xu Mao, was making arrangements to help find the Zhong family members and revise the family genealogy.

Let's start writing from the page with Zhong Xuan!

Zhong Xuan simply smiled faintly, showing no arrogance whatsoever: "We're all working for the court, it's all the same no matter where we are."

same?

Zhang Lie curled his lip.

Are officials in the capital and local officials treated the same?

Are the Qinghe Governor's Office and the Baisha County Government Office the same?

It's so different.

He knew all too well the significance of it all. When he was a merchant, he wasn't afraid of anyone from the government offices, but he was terrified of the officials in the governor's mansion.

Zhang Lie: "Brother Zhong, how long until you take office?"

"According to the customary practices of our Qing Kingdom, it will then need to be submitted to the Ministry of Personnel for registration. I estimate that the round trip will take at least half a year, so there's no rush."

Zhong Xuan recounted the news he had heard.

"Six months? Then we brothers can still drink a lot more."

Zhang Lie burst into laughter.

He couldn't help but feel secretly proud of his ability to judge people.

The lord of the Qinghe Governor's Mansion usually wouldn't even glance at these merchants, let alone share a drink with them.

It should be noted that the Qinghe Governor's Office was in charge of not only sand but also grain transport.

They practically had the lifeline of these merchants in their hands.

Let's just say that.

Within a hundred miles of Qinghe, the Qinghe Admiral is the true Dragon King!

Zhang Lie walked out of the Zhong family's old house happily.

The noise subsided once again.

It wasn't difficult.

Zhong Xuan consciously returned to his room and continued his cultivation.

As he said, it will be at least six months before he takes office.

You could take this opportunity to try to break through to the late stage of Bone Refinement.

Thinking about it.

Zhong Xuan then took out three pills from his pocket and swallowed them.

The immense medicinal power exploded within his dantian.

Qi and blood are replenished!

With his dual-form root bone comparable to the Earth Rank, and the pills delivered to his door these days, he has enough to break through to the late stage of Bone Refinement.

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In the blink of an eye.

January has passed.

In the lobby of Flying Eagle Martial Arts School.

"What exactly are the Sand Gang up to?"

Qian Hong frowned slightly.

Beside him, besides his senior brother Zheng Yue and junior brother Zhong Xuan, was a man dressed in fine clothes, exuding an air of nobility.

Zijintang Danyun.

Dan Yun: "These guys under Shi Fengsha don't follow the rules, they should be killed!"

There was no awkwardness.

He seemed to have no recollection of discussing with Shi Fengsha how to deal with the Martial Arts Association just a few months ago.

After the Sha Gang incident, Dan Yun reprimanded them even earlier than Zhang Lie.

He's a businessman, after all.

One should only pursue profit.

That old bastard Shi Fengsha is blind. Not only did he collude with the Black Witch Cult, but he also provoked people he shouldn't have. He deserves to be trampled on.

In this regard.

Dan Yun had no qualms whatsoever and immediately formed an alliance with Qian Hong.

The two men almost completely wiped out the Sha Gang's influence in Baisha County.

It's only been a few days recently.

The Sha Gang started getting restless again.

"Could it be that old bastard Shi Fengsha is channeling his grief into motivation and is really about to break through?"

Dan Yun muttered something to himself.

One strike, two palm strikes, three grappling techniques.

If you really think about it, the knife is indeed number one. Shi Fengsha is older than him and Qian Hong, and he's also ahead in martial arts.

If he wasn't aiming for a breakthrough, why would Shi Fengsha dare to do this?

Qian Hong pondered for a moment:

"Brother Dan, we need to send more people to find out what's going on. The Sha Gang shouldn't have produced three major leaders."

Dan Yun nodded: "Qian Hong is right. That old scoundrel Shi Fengsha is unworthy of his position. If he wants to break through, it should be one of us brothers."

He then stroked his chin:

"Brother Qian, how about I challenge Shi Fengsha to a duel? Then you and I can join forces to kill him."

Dan Yun could no longer hide the murderous intent in his eyes.

"The Sand Gang has committed countless atrocities over the years, and Shi Fengsha is a remnant of the Black Witch Cult. There is no need to talk about morality with such heinous criminals."

Qian Hong nodded: "Brother Dan is right."

People in the martial arts world follow the rules because they're not confident they can defeat their opponent.

But since he has joined forces with Dan Yun, the possibility of him killing Shi Fengsha is extremely high.

Then there's no need to reason with them anymore.

Zheng Yue was already used to this and was pretending to sleep with his eyes closed.

Then there's no need to reason with them anymore.

Zheng Yue was already used to this and was pretending to sleep with his eyes closed.

After finishing their business, Dan Yun smiled and looked at Zhong Xuan: "Brother Zhong, I heard from the brothers in the business a few days ago that they saw two people wearing black and gold official robes patrolling the river upstream of Baisha River."

"It must be an official from the Qinghe Governor's Office."

Zhong Xuan's expression shifted slightly.

"Black python robe..."

Just as a certain guard wore a flying fish robe, those who served in the Governor-General's Mansion of Jiujiang, because they were constantly on the move, found their official robes unsuitable. After the Governor-General of Jiujiang made a request, the new emperor directly bestowed upon them a black python robe.

The clothes match, and the number of people matches.

"It must be Duan Wen and the other guy."

When they met before, Duan Wen said that he was ordered to patrol the Baisha River and only came to deliver a message on the way.

Zhong Xuan had heard of it.

The patrols at the Qinghe Governor's Mansion were not actually patrols, but rather searches for demons.

The river patrol envoy is responsible for inspecting for any troublesome monsters. Weak monsters are killed on sight, while powerful ones are dealt with by the eighteen battalions of troops.

"Could there be a demon in the White Sand River?"

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child time.

The night was deep, and only a sliver of bright moonlight remained outside the window.

"call......"

Zhong Xuan let out a long breath.

He had completed the Eagle Seven Breathing Method forty-nine times, and his energy and spirit had reached their peak.

At this time.

Zhong Xuan took out a small jade bottle from the bottom of the box, and the image of the middle-aged manager of Wanbao Trading Company appeared in his mind.

"Paying money...is an interesting person."

Three days ago, they paid for a home visit and also brought Zhong Xuan a congratulatory gift.

According to the payment method.

He made almost double the money from the demon core that Zhong Xuan sold him, so he felt it was a waste to keep it. Therefore, he specially delivered a demon core to Zhong Xuan's door as a congratulatory gift for passing the imperial examination.

A month or two had passed since he passed the imperial examination.

The fact that he only sent the gift now after paying money clearly indicates that he heard about his visit to the Qinghe Governor's Office.

They were afraid of being purged someday.

Zhong Xuan's eyes remained calm.

He then swallowed the demonic energy in one gulp.

"Break it!"