FVN Chapter 26 The Great Competition of Odd Jobs
Chapter 26 The Great Competition of Odd Jobs
But then, Luo Tianxing changed the subject, saying, "How's the investigation into the matter of the Tai Xuan Sect spy in the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall going?"
Feng Tianheng frowned and said, "Elder Pang's men have been investigating, but to no avail. Senior Brother, do you think that rumor was spread by an undercover agent?"
"It's hard to say. It's just that rumors started circulating as soon as news of an undercover agent came out. There might be some connection between the two."
Feng Tianheng pondered for a moment, then said, "Then I'll have Han Hui keep an eye on things. This thorn in our side will have to be removed sooner or later."
Luo Tianxing nodded and said, "The Tai Xuan Sect really went to great lengths to plant spies among the servants."
Feng Tianheng chuckled and said, "Senior brother is indeed farsighted. Our spies have already infiltrated the middle ranks of the Tai Xuan Sect. It won't be long before we can eliminate their pawns one by one."
Luo Tianxing frowned slightly and said, "I have a feeling that the Tai Xuan Sect's spies are somewhat cunning. Let's be careful."
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Cultivating oneself in tranquility, the days pass by like a fleeting moment.
In the blink of an eye, a month has passed since Liu Jincai fell from power and a new deacon took office.
That night, Shen Li slowly opened her eyes from her meditation and clearly sensed a strange resonance between the scent of the surrounding plants and the flow of her own magical power.
This feeling of being one with nature brought him immense joy.
Ten days ago, he had already broken through to the fourth level of the Qi Refining stage.
After several days of consolidation and refinement, the newly advanced realm has been completely stabilized, and the total amount and purity of the mana in the body have been greatly improved.
Shen Li reached out and stroked Xiao Zhi, who was nestled beside her, feeling very happy.
Over the past month, Xiao Zhi has grown quite a bit, its fur is glossy and smooth, and it has become increasingly affectionate with him, treating Shen Li as family.
Two lonely souls found common ground in the Heavenly Demon Sect, a place where they had no relatives or friends, and began to rely on each other for survival.
After spending time together, Shen Li increasingly felt that Xiao Zhi, though seemingly ordinary, was anything but.
Whenever he was training, Ash would lean on him.
Some of the spiritual energy he gave back to the plants was actually absorbed by Ash.
These spiritual energies not only accelerated its growth, but also made its muscles and bones stronger.
Shen Li was overjoyed: Could it be that you are exceptionally gifted? Seemingly ordinary, yet extraordinary?
The divination had predicted that he would acquire a spirit beast with good potential, but he bought Xiao Zhi without thinking, unaware that the spirit beast mentioned in the divination was indeed Xiao Zhi.
It now seems that Xiao Zhi is the spirit beast recognized by the system, not that giant centipede.
However, it is still an unpolished gem that needs to grow.
Shen Li focused her mind on the sea of consciousness to examine today's divination.
[The divination result has been updated].
Today's divination result: Very auspicious.
[Suitable for: marriage, taking a concubine, adding new family members, bathing, tailoring, and shaving]
[Taboo: No taboos]
[Divination] After a month of rectification by the new steward Han Hui, the atmosphere of the Miscellaneous Service Hall has greatly improved, but he still seems dissatisfied and is preparing to hold a Miscellaneous Service Competition. The disciple who wins the competition can directly enter the inner sect!
You may gain something from participating in the competition.
Looking at the newly generated divination results, Shen Li pondered to himself: As a new official taking office, he could use the guise of selecting talent to establish his own authority, rectify the atmosphere, and firmly control the miscellaneous service hall.
more importantly……
A realization flashed in Shen Li's eyes: those disciples who entered the inner sect through this competition would surely feel grateful to this Steward Han, and even to the sect leader's lineage behind him.
This is to cultivate future direct descendants for the sect leader and the sect.
A brilliant move that achieves multiple goals at once.
Shen Li shook his head, clearing his mind of distractions and returning to his own thoughts: This is indeed an opportunity I cannot miss.
Although doing menial tasks is nice, quiet and carefree, resources are ultimately limited, and I have no access to profound supernatural powers and secret techniques. In the long run, it will inevitably slow down my cultivation progress.
Although I have broken through to the fourth level of Qi Refining, I am probably only considered to be of average or above average among the nearly one thousand disciples serving as servants.
There are quite a few senior brothers who have been cultivating for many years but have remained at the fifth level of Qi Refining.
It will probably be difficult to stand out in the competition.
But for me, entering the inner gate is a must.
Since the Foundation Establishment chapter of the Nine Revolutions Evergreen Technique is still in the Inner Sect's Scripture Pavilion, and I will enter the Inner Sect sooner or later, I will naturally take this opportunity to fight for it.
Thinking of this, he frowned slightly and thought to himself: I wonder how many disciples will be selected to enter the inner sect in the end? If there are too few spots, only one or two, then my chances will be very slim.
Furthermore, what exactly is the form of this competition? Is it a traditional ring tournament, with rounds fought one after another? Or is there something more to it?
Finally, he sighed softly: Enough, daydreaming is useless. I can only do my best.
He closed his eyes again and immersed himself in cultivation once more.
In any case, improving one's own strength is the fundamental way to cope with all changes.
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At dawn, the sun rises.
Shen Li had been cultivating all night, and just as he finished and opened his eyes, he heard three long and loud chimes ring out from the servants' hall.
A thought struck him: the steward was summoning all the disciples together.
Could it be that Steward Han is about to announce the competition for servants?
I originally thought it would take a few more days to prepare, but I didn't expect it to be done so quickly and efficiently, and it will be announced today.
He straightened his clothes slightly and then walked quickly toward the servants' quarters.
When he arrived at the square in front of the servants' quarters, it was already crowded with people.
All the servants and disciples had arrived, filling the huge square to capacity.
The disciples mostly wore expressions of doubt and curiosity, whispering among themselves and discussing amongst themselves.
"What's going on? Why did the assembly bell suddenly ring?"
"Does the sect have something important to announce?"
"Could it be because of Hu Wenbiao's matter?" a servant whispered, guessing.
"Shh! Are you out of your mind? Elder Pang has already issued a gag order; no further discussion of this matter is allowed!"
"Hmph, so what if the elders gave the order? In the end, it can't silence the public's opinions."
"That's true. Besides, this matter is indeed too explosive; even Liu Jincai is dead..."
……
As Shen Li listened to the surrounding discussions, a sense of accomplishment welled up inside her.
The death of Liu Jincai caused a great uproar in the servants' quarters.
For a long time, it was the most talked-about topic among the servants during their leisure time.
Although this matter has sparked much discussion, it is like a piece of rotten flesh being cut away, making many of his former disciples who had been exploited applaud.
Unbeknownst to many, Shen Li had removed a malignant tumor from the Miscellaneous Service Hall and even the Heavenly Demon Sect.
Just as the noise was at its peak, a spiritual pressure from a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator suddenly descended, enveloping the entire area like a tidal wave, and the bustling square instantly fell silent.
The newly appointed deacon, Han Hui, slowly walked out of the hall. He was dressed in a blue Taoist robe, with white hair and a youthful face, exuding an air of authority without anger.
His sharp gaze swept over the group of servants, and he spoke loudly: "I have been in charge of the Servants' Hall for a full month now, ordered by the Sect Master. During this time, I have witnessed many disciples neglecting their cultivation, being lazy, and resorting to bribery. Such unhealthy practices must not be allowed to continue!"