Aristocratic Clan

Joining the aristocratic Lu Clan? That option wasn't really within Chu Danqing's considerations.

But now it's different. He saved a Lu Clan woman, which gives him an advantage compared to joining the government or the Way of Peace.

As for the reason Lu Qiaoyun gave, Chu Danqing didn't really care.

It was highly likely she was just going along with what he said.

After using a washing machine to clean and dry his clothes, the two of them headed towards Yangxian County together.

On the way, Chu Danqing inquired about the situation in Yangxian County. A heavy snowfall had created many more disaster victims.

The government was providing disaster relief, and the Way of Peace was administering talisman water, but it couldn't stop people from dying every day.

Only aristocratic families like the Lu Clan were unaffected.

Chu Danqing was thinking about how he could contribute in a small way.

But looking at what he had on hand, he felt truly powerless. It would be easy to do more harm than good and get himself involved.

Therefore, he could only give up for now and observe the situation first.

Once they entered Yangxian County, he safely escorted her to the entrance of the Lu Estate.

"Sister, where have you been playing? I've been waiting here for a long time."

A voice came from behind the estate gate, not loud, and sounding somewhat weak.

A servant-like person was pushing a plain carriage, a wheelchair.

Sitting on the carriage was a sickly-looking young man, wearing a thick brocade coat and holding a small stove to warm his hands.

He seemed to have been waiting for a long time.

His gaze first fell on Lu Qiaoyun, then shifted to Chu Danqing and Da Bao.

"Younger Brother Yin, what are you doing here?" Lu Qiaoyun frowned. "Your body is weak. What if the wind and snow make you sick?"

"It's nothing," the young man said, unconcerned. "It's not like I haven't been exposed to it before."

"I'm just curious why Sister went out so early in the morning."

Lu Qiaoyun's eyes flickered, and she gave a reason: "I heard that a remarkable person had come to Yangxian County, so I got up early to recruit him."

As she said this, because she was lying, her eyes unconsciously glanced at Chu Danqing.

"Presumably, this is the gentleman," the young man smoothly steered the conversation towards Chu Danqing. "I am Lu Yin. Thank you, sir, for protecting my sister all the way back."

Lu Qiaoyun didn't realize the problem with these words, but Chu Danqing did.

"It was just something I did in passing, no need for thanks." Chu Danqing sensed that this Lu Yin was not someone to be trifled with.

The other party clearly knew about Lu Qiaoyun's elopement.

"To tame such a strange beast, sir, your reputation as a remarkable person is well-deserved. It's rare for my sister to have such discerning eyes."

"To have you join the Lu Estate is a blessing for our Lu Estate." Lu Yin didn't know Chu Danqing's situation, but since he had come, he must have agreed.

Chu Danqing's eyes twitched. These two siblings were indeed alike, both wanting to tie him down.

After thinking it over, he decided to tell the truth: "I came to Yangxian County originally to find a job in the government, and to find some natural treasures to compensate for Da Bao's congenital deficiencies."

"I was thinking of refusing your invitations, but then I thought it would be easier to get things done with someone on the inside."

"Therefore, let's be frank from the start. If I work for the Lu Clan, what benefits will I receive?"

Lu Qiaoyun, standing next to Lu Yin, pointed at Da Bao and said, "He is Da Bao, a person, not a beast."

Lu Yin thought that Chu Danqing was a truly honest person.

"Although my sister is not the eldest daughter, my father only has this one daughter."

"Sir, you are a truly capable person. If you are willing to join the Lu Estate, you will definitely be treated generously."

"The Lu Clan's prospects and career path can't compare to the government's, but the government is full of entrenched interests. It's not difficult for you to find a job, but it's not as convenient to find natural treasures as it is with my Lu Clan."

Hearing what Lu Yin said, Chu Danqing didn't know if it was true or false, and glanced at Da Bao out of the corner of his eye.

Da Bao nodded slightly, indicating that it was okay.

"Then I hope you will guide me in the future." Chu Danqing directly chose to join the aristocratic Lu Clan.

Lu Yin was right about one thing: it was easy to join the government, but it wasn't so easy to climb the ranks.

How difficult it was to get promoted.

As for the Way of Peace, it was always an outsider.

The Lu Clan had a better path to advancement, and Chu Danqing had no reason to give it up.

[You have joined the Lu Clan faction]
[Task completed, you have received: Paradise Points ×500]
[Next task activated]
[Trial Task: Become a Lu Clan Retainer within seven days]
[Trial Difficulty: D-Level (Normal)]

[Trial Reward: Paradise Points ×1000, Attribute Point +1]

[Trial Failure: Paradise Points -2000]

An attribute point in a D-rank trial mission? Is that even reasonable?

It's not reasonable at all; an A-rank evaluation only grants 2 attribute points. It's utterly upside down.

But he quickly realized that for Dimension Apostles who are still in the reserve stage, even a C-rank achievement can be flaunted as a battle record.

If the missions didn't offer attribute points, most Apostles wouldn't have any way to obtain them.

One can only say that Paradise is truly generous.

The most valuable thing in the settlement is the evaluation itself, not the Paradise Points and attribute points, Chu Danqing thought, realizing the reason.

But even so, it wouldn't be easy for an Apostle to complete a D-rank mission.

"Now that you've come to the estate, there's no need to stand outside in the wind, sir," Lu Yin said, then turned to Lu Qiaoyun and added, "Mother was just calling for you, sister. It's not too late to go now."

Lu Qiaoyun exclaimed, 'Oh!', instructed Lu Yin to entertain Chu Danqing properly, and then entered the estate ahead of them.

Lu Yin didn't act discourteously, leading Chu Danqing into the Lu Estate and providing him with information along the way.

"My sister's matter, and your righteousness, sir, the Lu Clan will not forget. It's just that you are ultimately a compassionate soul."

"The Lu Clan has already taken the liberty of cleaning up the aftermath for you, sir," Lu Yin said suddenly.

Chu Danqing wasn't surprised that Lu Yin knew about these things, but he was still puzzled: "Miss Lu is your sister. How could you just watch her being deceived?"

"A blade is sharpened on a stone, a person is tempered through experience," Lu Yin said. "If my sister doesn't experience hardship once, there will be a next time."

"I hope you won't publicize this matter, sir. Let it be in the past," Lu Yin instructed Chu Danqing again.

"Don't worry, I'm not one to gossip," Chu Danqing wouldn't be so indiscreet, as it concerned someone's reputation.

"You must be tired from your journey, sir. Please rest for now. I'll go and secure a retainer position for you." With Chu Danqing's words, Lu Yin offered a tangible benefit.

Chu Danqing hadn't expected the second trial mission to be completed so easily.

The only thing left to do was wait.

"Then I thank you, Young Master Lu." Chu Danqing didn't know the requirements to become a Lu Clan Retainer, but since the other party was helping him skip the intermediate steps, his advantage would be even greater.

"There's no need for thanks. I should be thanking you, sir," Lu Yin said, and after arranging things, he left directly.

However, he didn't leave Chu Danqing alone, but left two maids to attend to him, so that Chu Danqing could directly instruct them if he needed anything.