Year 2932 of the Xuanzhan Calendar, December.
The winter wind carried snowflakes through the prefectural capital. They danced in the wind as they passed withered trees and wilderness.
They seemed to be doing their best to fill in the cracks in the ground caused by the ancient descent.
It continued until it reached the capital city. After the world spun, it fused into the streets, roofs, and bustling crowds. It turned into white fog and coexisted with the world in another form.
Half a month had passed since the prefectural change.
During this time, the cultivators of the three palaces in the prefectural capital worked together with the Swordsman Court and various great sects to rebuild the prefectural capital.
A large number of experienced swordsmen also left their respective prefectures to join in the rescue efforts and suppress the various races who'd caused trouble.
Gradually, most of the negative effects of the prefectural change dissipated. Everything began to recover.
This was especially true for Duke Yao and Lord Seven. Their common bond was Xu Qing. Although they weren't familiar with each other, they both admired each other after interacting with each other.
They also seemed to have similar attributes, so they worked well together.
Finally, the light of dawn scattered over Sealenghai after the wind and snow.
The vice palace lords of the three great palaces took office one after another. Li Yunshan was in charge of the Swordsman Palace.
As the most senior of the three, Attendant Sun took over the vice palace lord's position.
Daoist Sinan had other duties.
As for Xu Qing, his life wasn't much different from before. The rewards from the Human Emperor's decree hadn't arrived yet.
The rewards hadn't arrived yet, but he understood the meaning of the rewards from his master and Marquis Yao.
The gold medallion was an item that exempted one from death. As long as one didn't commit treason, one could avoid death once.
The yellow robe was a special gift from the imperial family. It was a blessing to one's status.
The qualification to the Imperial College was an opportunity to further one's studies in the Imperial College. All the inheritances of the human race since ancient times could be found there. It would be of great help to the Spirit Treasury in breaking through to the void realm.
In addition, the top student in each batch of the Imperial College would have a chance to be recruited by the Holy Land. Once they passed the test, they would be invited to the Holy Land, which was outside of the Ancient Gazing Continent. It was a high and mighty place.
In the three thousand years of the Xuanzhan calendar, not a single student had passed the test.
As for the First Class Meritorious Deed of the Human Race, it was a great honor. Over the years, less than a hundred people had obtained it.
But to Xu Qing, these rewards weren't necessary. His life was as usual, but the place where he lived had changed. It was no longer the Sword Pavilion on the ground.
He also lived in the Sword Holding Palace, in the Palace of Scribes.
Under the suggestion of Marquis Yao and the Seventh Master, the Secretariat Department was reorganized by Xu Qing. It became an extremely special department in Fenghai County. It was no longer responsible for the matters of a single palace, but the entire county.
His status was transcendent.
Xu Qing's status in the Sealing-Sea County was still that of a scribe.
His duty was to provide information on the entire county to the acting County Governor, Marquis Yao, and Seventh Master, and to assist in managing Fenghai County.
The number of members of the Secretariat had also increased significantly. Apart from the Sword Holding Palace, the other two palaces had also established Secretariat Divisions. Under Kong Xianglong's suggestion, the various provinces of the Sea Sealing Commandery had also established Secretariat Divisions, cooperating with the various Sword Holding Palaces to guard their own provinces.
Kong Xianglong was responsible for this matter.
…
He also joined the Calligraphy Department, along with Shan Hezi, who had just recovered from his injuries.
Seeing that an outsider like Kong Xianglong had such great authority, the Captain felt a little jealous.
Hence, he encouraged Xu Qing to develop a secret division in the various sects.
The Captain volunteered himself to be the person in charge of the secret division. He was extremely enthusiastic and left the county capital with a mission.
Before he left, he patted Xu Qing's shoulder, his expression filled with pride.
"Junior Brother, this old man has become the County Governor and is protecting this family business for us. As your Eldest Senior Brother, I can't idle around. I'll take over the secret division!
"
Xu Qing looked at the Captain's unconcealable excitement and recalled the transfer order regarding Li Shitao from the Palace of Ministers. Hence, he looked around.
"What are you looking at?"
The Captain was stunned. He was filled with lofty aspirations, but Xu Qing was looking around. This made him feel a little guilty.
"I'm looking for Li Shitao."
Xu Qing said.
Xu Qing said honestly.
"Your sister-in-law. She insisted on following me. I'm very annoyed, but there's nothing I can do."
The Captain coughed and did not continue this topic. Instead, he wrapped his arms around Xu Qing's neck and whispered.
"Little Ah Qing, let me tell you. This time, I'm not going out to date. I have two things to do. One is the secret division, and the other … I've been thinking about something big recently!"
"If this big thing is done, we brothers will be powerful, so I plan to go out and gather information about the Moon Sacrifice Region. I'll be back soon."
"Yes."
"Moon Sacrifice Region?"
Xu Qing's eyes narrowed. He was now very sensitive to the word 'moon'.
The captain blinked his eyes and raised his hand to shush Xu Qing as he said in a low voice.
"When I come back, I'll tell you in detail. In short, Junior Brother, prepare to go out. This time, Eldest Senior Brother will bring you to do something that will destroy the heavens!"
"Yes."
The Captain licked his lips, his eyes revealing the familiar madness that Xu Qing was familiar with. Then, he hummed a little tune and left with many people.
Xu Qing stood on the bluestone platform at the edge of the Sword Holding Palace. After watching the Captain leave, he spoke indifferently.
"Come out."
Following Xu Qing's voice, Ning Yan appeared from the pavilion not far away. He smiled and quickly ran to Xu Qing's side.
He was afraid of the Captain and was worried that he would be called away. However, hiding was useless, so he had been begging Xu Qing.
"Lord Secretary, I think I can be your secretary!"
"Yes!"
Ning Yan said loudly.
"Have you found Qingqiu?"
Xu Qing glanced at Ning Yan.
"Yes, I found her. That woman …"
Xu Qing's eyes turned cold.
Ning Yan suddenly trembled and quickly changed his words.
"Lord Qingqiu went to help the Departure Sect in the Emperor Region and then went to the Southern Phoenix Region …" Xu Qing nodded and did not say anything else.
Ning Yan quickly left. After walking far away, he heaved a sigh of relief. In the past half a month, Xu Qing's aura had obviously increased. He knew that it was the pressure formed by the luck of the Sea Sealing County.
This kind of pressure made Xu Qing, who was only in the First Tribulation of the Nascent Soul Realm, have the luck of a county. Ordinary people would not be able to resist this pressure.
Ignoring Ning Yan, Xu Qing turned and walked towards the Sword Holding Palace's library.
In the past half a month, he often went there. Under his request, the books of the Fengxuan Palace, the Law Palace, and the County Governor's Mansion were all sent over.
…
There were many of them.
"Brother Xu Qing, who is Qingqiu?"
"Yes."
On the way to the Scripture Pavilion, a small white snake emerged from Xu Qing's right sleeve. It opened its big innocent eyes and asked curiously, "What is it?"
I'm a friend of yours. When we met later, I'll introduce you. "
"Yes."
Xu Qing lowered his head and raised his left hand to gently stroke the little white snake's head.
His touch made the little white snake very comfortable. Its eyes narrowed and it let out a bell-like laughter.
"Gulp, gulp."
"Yes."
Xu Qing also laughed. Previously, in the Spirit Abyss, before he lost consciousness, it was Ling 'er who saved him again.
Ling 'er's cultivation and absorption of the ancient spirit's luck was not completed yet. The process was slow, so she could only coil around Xu Qing's right wrist in the form of a little white snake.
Just like that, Xu Qing returned to the library and continued to search for all the books and information here. Time passed. Three days passed.
Xu Qing felt a little regretful. Although he had gained something, it was not much.
What he wanted to find was an introduction to the life lamp and how to completely integrate it into his body.
The captain had said that many people had tried to do this over the years, but no one had succeeded.
After reading the books these days, Xu Qing knew that the captain's words were not completely correct.
In history, there had been people who had succeeded.
It was before the appearance of the divine spirit's face. Long before the Ancient Spirit Emperor unified the world, there was an ancient ruler who walked the opposite path.
.
Generally speaking, cultivators could only change their bloodline after they reached the ruler level and let the life lamp be born in their body. After that, their descendants could enjoy the good fortune.
The foundation was to form the life lamp.
However, this ruler walked the opposite path.
He was the same as Xu Qing. When he was at the Foundation Establishment realm, he had killed the descendant of the ancient ruler, dug out the life lamp, and fused it into his body. After a near death experience, he had managed to fuse the life lamp into his bloodline, completely turning it into his own. Afterwards, he experienced many life and death calamities and soared into the heavens, becoming a ruler.
In the county magistrate's ancient book, there were only a few words about this ruler. After all, it was far too ancient.
In fact, this bit of information was only recorded because he had done something so heaven-defying.
As for whether it was true or false, it was hard to tell.
"Light from beyond the heavens?
"
Xu Qing muttered to himself. The ruler's records had mentioned this name. It seemed that the reason he could fuse with his life lamp was because of a mysterious object called the light from beyond the heavens.
But the light from beyond the heavens had only been mentioned in the ruler's records. Xu Qing hadn't been able to find any other clues.
Several days ago, Xu Qing had even asked his master, but he had also never heard of this object. Xu Qing had also asked Yao Hou, but he had been told to help him ask his friends in the imperial capital.
With regret, Xu Qing returned to the Secretariat to deal with the official documents sent from the various provinces. It wasn't until noon the next day that he received a message from Yao Hou.
"Xu Qing, I've found some of the information you want. I also have something to give you. Come to my residence?
"
Xu Qing's eyes lit up. He immediately got up and left the Sword Holding Palace, heading straight for the Yao residence.
On the way, he saw that the streets of the county capital were bustling with activity. There were clearly more smiles on people's faces than before.
The Essence Pill that they had eaten before was actually no longer poisonous. Yao Hou and his master had gathered all the alchemy masters in the Sealed Sea Region to discuss this point in detail.
….
It was also announced that it was not poisonous.
However, people were always suspicious of things that were closely related to them. Therefore, many people had doubts about this. Therefore, Yao Hou had suggested that a harmless pill be used to resolve this.
Therefore, there was a pill called the Essence Pill that was provided to the people of the county capital free of charge.
The effect of this pill was to strengthen one's body.
In the end, everyone was happy.
This matter also taught Xu Qing a lesson. It gave him a deeper understanding of human nature.
However, no matter what, the process and the ending were good. Therefore, Xu Qing collected his thoughts and came to the Yao residence.
The entire Yao residence treated Xu Qing's arrival with great importance. Those people who were released from the Punishment Department already knew that it was because of Xu Qing's words that they were spared from death.
Therefore, when Xu Qing arrived at the Yao residence, the people of the Yao family were extremely respectful. There was even gratitude in their eyes. They bowed in unison outside the door.
"Welcome, Xu Shuling."
"Yes."
The crowd was filled with the elderly, women, and children. Yao Yunhui and Yao Feihe were also among them.
There was a complicated look on the former's face. Her originally charming face was now haggard, and her once curvaceous body was now much thinner. However, not only did her beauty not diminish, because of her frailty, she even made others want to take pity on her.
As for Yao Feihe, although she was still dressed in palace attire, the calamity of being imprisoned and the calamity of her family had also caused her to be much more haggard. She was no longer as graceful as when Xu Qing first met her. Instead, she was more like a human being.
She looked at Xu Qing and Yao Yunhui together and bowed.
Xu Qing went forward and helped the old man up. He then looked at Yao Yunhui and the others, and finally looked at Yao Feihe.
"Marquis Yao is my senior. You don't have to be so polite."
"Marquis Yao."
"The Yao family will remember Young Master Xu's kindness."
Yao Feihe said softly. Then, under the respectful gazes of the surrounding people, she and Yao Yunhui brought Xu Qing into the Yao residence.
The two women, one at the side and the other at the back.
The fragrance filled the air. Xu Qing was a little uncomfortable. The little white snake on his wrist quietly peeked out and looked around curiously.
Just like that, they went all the way to the main hall of the Yao residence.
Marquis Yao stood there and looked at them with a smile.
"Greetings, County Governor."
Xu Qing walked a few steps forward and bowed respectfully.
Marquis Yao smiled and gestured for Xu Qing to sit down. He didn't sit at the main seat, but at a side seat.
Xu Qing.
Seeing this, he felt even more respectful and also sat at a side seat.
As for Yao Yunhui and Yao Feihe, they personally poured tea for them.
On Xu Qing's side was Yao Yunhui.
She held the teapot and poured the tea into the cup. Looking at Xu Qing in front of her, she couldn't help but feel a little dazed. The past flashed past her eyes.
She didn't expect that in less than two years, the new Sword Wielder from back then would actually reach the peak of his current status.
Her daze caused the tea to overflow and spread to the table. Xu Qing turned to look at her.
Only then did Yao Yunhui react and quickly take a few steps back.
Yao Feihe was also dazed.
The source of her complicated feelings was different from Yao Yunhui's, but they were equally deep. She still remembered that the first time she saw Xu Qing, it was her best friend Zixuan who brought him here.
At that time, she didn't pay too much attention to it. After all, at that time, Xu Qing was just a small Sword Wielder. Even if he was a Great Emperor, he still hadn't grown up.
And she was Marquis Yao's younger sister. She also had a place in the imperial capital.
…
All the conversations were because she valued Zixuan. She felt that Zixuan's future was limitless. With Zixuan's talent, it would be easy for her to stand beside a big tree, and no one would dare to blaspheme her.
But the subsequent development was like heaven and earth turning upside down. When she saw Xu Qing again, he was already recognized by the people of Fenghai County as the future governor. Her brother's injustice was cleared because of him, and her entire clan was saved from death because of him.
Now that she recalled the past, it turned out that Xu Qing, who was by Zixuan's side, was originally a towering tree. It was just that she didn't recognize him.
How could all of this not make her dazed?
And in this daze and complicated situation, she felt even more envious of Zixuan.
Marquis Yao also noticed his sister's and daughter's expressions. He was a little surprised and couldn't help but have a strange expression. He looked at Xu Qing, then at his daughter, and then at his sister.
Then, he coughed.
Bing or QQ browser tagged the book name.
Yao Yunhui and Yao Feihe immediately lowered their heads and left the main hall.
At this moment, only Marquis Yao and Xu Qing were left in the main hall.
Marquis Yao looked at Xu Qing.
Xu Qing's expression was normal as he looked at Marquis Yao.
After a while, a smile appeared on Marquis Yao's face.
"Xu Qing, you don't have a Dao companion yet, right?
"
Xu Qing was stunned. Before he could say anything, the little white snake in his sleeve instantly popped out and stared at Marquis Yao with hostility.
"Gurgle gurgle!"
"Gurgle."
Marquis Yao swept his gaze and smiled slightly. He didn't continue to talk about this matter. Instead, he raised his right hand.
He grabbed the air and took out an item, placing it in front of Xu Qing.
It was a blood-colored lamp in the shape of a wing.
"This lamp is for you."
"Gurgle."
Marquis Yao said slowly.
pt.
Ear root.