Mysteries Hidden Within the Spring Flower Brush (8000)

Everyone turned their attention to Wu Hua, waiting for his Wu Hua words.

Wu Hua organized his thoughts for a moment before slowly speaking.

"My master once met her. The vast ocean, without limit or form, summed up her life. She was one of the most outstanding people of that era, the Female Daoist Abbot of the Jade Face Temple."

After he finished speaking, the room fell silent.

This statement is like a stone thrown into the sea, creating only a ripple.

Xu Bai frowned, recalling what Yang Chang had said earlier and connecting the dots.

According to Yang Chang, the Female Daoist Abbot at the time was on the verge of losing control, but she did not want to harm anyone, so she simply disappeared.

Now it appears out of nowhere and has become so crazy. Could it be because of the Immeasurable Dao Scripture?

After much deliberation, Xu Bai could only come to this conclusion.

As for the reason for its appearance, it may be related to this tree.

After all, the Giant Tree that have merged together are inherently full of strange things, and these strange things were all practicing the Immeasurable Dao Scripture in their previous lives.

After they merged together, perhaps they attracted the Female Daoist Abbot.

"Shall we leave?" Liu Xu asked, a hint of apprehension in her eyes.

The Female Daoist Abbot of that era was a prodigy. To put it bluntly, Liu Xu was worried that if the mad Female Daoist Abbot suddenly returned, none of them could stop her.

After all, if the geniuses of that era had survived to this day without any trouble and had not neglected their studies, they would be impossible to control unless the older generation, such as the elders of the Azure Cloud Academy, intervened.

Xu Bai stroked his chin and said, "I think it's feasible."

The Female Daoist Abbot is not hostile now, but that doesn't mean she won't be in the future.

Moreover, life is unpredictable, and something unexpected might happen at any moment.

What's the point of staying here? Trust your intuition, will nothing unexpected happen? Intuition can be deceiving sometimes.

Xu Bai certainly wanted to leave, and even wanted to leave as far away as possible.

"What a pity," he muttered to himself.

When everyone heard this, they were all horrified.

"What else do you want to happen..." The Old Courier Chief looked astonished.

He now understood that the backbone of the other two was actually the man in front of him carrying the Ghost-Head Saber.

One was a disciple of the Vajra Temple, and the other was a scholar from the Academy; both were proud and arrogant, yet they would listen to people from the martial arts world make decisions for them.

This was utterly unbelievable; the Old Courier Chief felt as if he had been struck by a powerful earthquake once again.

"Sigh... what a pity." Xu Bai sighed again.

It's a real shame; we didn't get any clues, and there was no progress bar to be gained either.

He figured that once this matter was settled, he would hurry up and finish Spring Flower Brush before collecting new progress bars.

Laziness is something you can't start; if you want to survive in this world, you still have to be diligent.

Thinking of this, Xu Bai decided to turn his attention back to Sheng County and discuss the matter further.

But the next moment, he stopped and paused, slightly taken aback.

When he looked away just now, he only glanced at the tree that had broken in the middle, but he didn't expect that just that one glance would reveal something unusual.

On the broken tree root, on the handprint that the Female Daoist Abbot had just pressed, a golden progress bar was floating, extremely eye-catching.

I hadn't noticed it at all just now, but now it's appeared out of nowhere.

Xu Bai guessed that this might be related to the Female Daoist Abbot's palm strike earlier.

Thinking about it this way, it seems more and more likely.

This was an unexpected delight, and the biggest surprise of all.

Nothing is more important than a progress bar.

"This is a big one, it'll take a lot of effort," Xu Bai thought to himself.

He was just worrying about it, and now this has come knocking on his door.

You search high and low without finding it, only to have it come to you effortlessly.

Moreover, just looking at the reason for the appearance of this progress bar, it feels like things are not so simple, and the things inside are probably very good.

After all, this was left behind by the Female Daoist Abbot.

Who is the Female Daoist Abbot? She created the Immeasurable Dao Scripture and possesses countless skills.

One word: fierce.

Although he ultimately failed and even went insane, his talent and spirit were unparalleled anywhere.

This progress bar is absolutely perfect! Thinking about this, Xu Bai started to crave it again.

"Sigh, it's an occupational hazard, there's really nothing I can do about it." Xu Bai rubbed his hands together, thinking excitedly.

"Xu Bai, what are you thinking about? Let's go." Liu Xu reminded him when she saw Xu Bai staring blankly into space.

Xu Bai snapped out of his daze and said, "Oh, let's Sheng County first and then talk about it."

I was so engrossed in thinking that I didn't notice what was happening here.

There's nothing we can do about it; the progress bar is just too appealing.

However, Xu Bai knew that it wouldn't be reasonable to stay here at this time; he should Sheng County first.

He still has Spring Flower Brush but no liver.

Let's go back and rest for a while before making any other plans.

The group did not linger. Before leaving, Xu Bai specifically asked the Old Courier Chief what to do with the tree.

The Old Courier Chief looked at the broken tree, lost in thought, and after a long time, he gave Xu Bai a reply.

"Let's leave it here for now. We'll make other plans after the officials from the imperial court come down and take a look."

The Old Courier Chief was supposed to retire in a month or so, but now that this has happened, he can't get rid of it. As for the Giant Tree, he'll definitely wait for the court officials to come down before making a decision.

At this time, the sky was still pitch black, and the three of them did not stay here overnight. Instead, they took advantage of the darkness and headed towards Sheng County.

After returning to Sheng County, Xu Bai originally planned to go back to the escort agency first, but Liu Xu and Wu Hua seemed to have something to do, so they didn't let him go back and instead rushed back to the Liu Residence together.

After returning, Liu Xu didn't go to her own room, but followed him into the room where she had stayed before. As soon as they entered the room, the atmosphere became slightly strange.

Xu Bai had just sat down, barely warmed his seat, when he heard Liu Xu speak.

"Now that the matter of Sheng County is over, I'll be going back to the Academy soon. My vacation is long over, it's time to go back." Liu Xu leaned against the door frame, arms crossed.

"This humble monk is also leaving." Wu Hua clasped his hands together.

One of them was a scholar from the Azure Cloud Academy, and the other was an official from the Bureau of Surveillance and a disciple of the Vajra Temple. They were staying here to complete a mission. Liu Xu didn't have much vacation time to spare, so she wouldn't stay for long.

Xu Bai stroked his chin and said, "You asked me to go back to the Liu Residence with you just to say this?"

Liu Xu shook her head and exchanged a glance with Wu Hua.

The two stared at each other, neither saying a word.

In fact, after experiencing the Extreme Life Sect incident, the three of them had also gone through a life-or-death experience.

Judging from Wu Hua's speculation about Xu Bai, Xu Bai is not someone who is content with the status quo. On the contrary, if given more time, he will surely make a name for himself.

"Just tell me what's going on. Why are you being so secretive?" Xu Bai frowned when he saw the three of them acting like this.

"Sigh." Wu Hua sighed, opened his clasped hands, and said, "Let me speak for you. What are your plans for the future, benefactor?"

"I don't have any plans right now. By the way, Liu Xu, if you're not in a hurry, don't go back for the next few days. I'll study the Spring Flower Brush and then return it to you," Xu Bai said ambiguously.

Liu Xu shook her head, indicating that she would be leaving in a few more days, and that it didn't matter for now whether Spring Flower Brush was returned.

"It's like this," Wu Hua said slowly. "A long time ago, I had a conversation with Benefactor Liu about your future, Benefactor Xu."

Xu Bai stroked his chin, not interrupting him, signaling him to continue.

He knew that there must be something going on if he was suddenly asked to return to the Liu Residence, and now Wu Hua was making it clear.

When asked what he wanted to do in the future, he mentioned that they had previously communicated.

Could it be that you want to find him some work to do?

As it turned out, Xu Bai's guess was correct.

"Benefactor, what do you think of the Bureau of Surveillance?" Wu Hua asked tentatively.

He was interrupted by Xu Bai raising his hand halfway through his sentence.

"Stop, don't bring this up again. I have absolutely no interest in the Bureau of Surveillance." Xu Bai spoke decisively, silencing Wu Hua before she could say anything more.

What a joke! Wu Hua meant to send him to the Bureau of Surveillance.

Impossible, absolutely impossible.

He will not go to the Bureau of Surveillance.

The reason is simple, just two words.

--Danger.

For ordinary people in the martial arts world, working in the Bureau of Surveillance might seem like an opportunity for promotion and wealth, but the intricacies involved are quite complex.

Putting aside other matters, such as officialdom, we can ignore them all, but danger is something we cannot ignore.

The mere thought of danger was enough to dissuade Xu Bai from the idea.

These days, safety is the most important thing.

There may be no absolute safety, but there is relative safety.

He quickly changed the subject.

"Actually, it's not like I have nowhere to go at all," Xu Bai said.

Wu Hua had already given up hope after hearing Xu Bai's answer, but now that he heard Xu Bai's unexpected turn of events, he immediately perked up.

Even Liu Xu, standing nearby, pricked up her ears, eager to hear what Xu Bai's plans were.

In fact, Liu Xu had also suggested that Xu Bai join the Bureau of Surveillance.

Neither of them had any ill intentions; they just felt that Xu Bai shouldn't be confined to a small county town, but should have a bigger stage.

Diving will trap the dragon.

After several incidents, they had already figured out that Xu Bai was definitely not a simple person and would surely rise to prominence in the future.

If we really let him keep Sheng County, wouldn't that be a waste of his talent?

Only in a truly vast world can Xu Bai's potential be fully realized, allowing him to truly demonstrate his strength.

Unfortunately, they got the opposite result.

Or rather, it wasn't the opposite. Xu Bai's answer didn't surprise them. After all, they knew that Xu Bai sometimes did things beyond what ordinary people could do.

But now, hearing Xu Bai say he has other plans, they are very curious about what Xu Bai plans are.

"I think that Shadow Courier Station is pretty good," Xu Bai said slowly.

These words startled both Wu Hua and Liu Xu.

They looked at each other, unable to believe their ears.

Shadow Courier Station?

Did they hear correctly? They definitely said the words "Shadow Courier Station" just now? "Benefactor, there's something I'm unsure whether I should say or not," Wu Hua said, looking troubled.

Liu Xu glared at Wu Hua: "What is there to say or not say? We've been through life and death together, there are many things that need to be explained. If you won't say it, I will."

Wu Hua sighed and remained silent.

"Xu Bai, there's a saying that's been circulating in the martial arts world, and it's about Shadow Courier Station." Liu Xu changed the subject and said, "Once you enter Shadow Courier Station, it's like entering a deep sea; you can see the end from the beginning."

After saying that, she was still secretly observing Xu Bai's expression, but Xu Bai's expression did not change at all.

Shadow Courier Station was also an official appointed by the imperial court; this is beyond doubt.

But it is also the most difficult official position to transfer.

Many people have worked at Shadow Courier Station their entire lives without ever making any progress.

Even after he retired from the military and returned to his hometown, he remained a minor post station chief.

Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, people in the martial arts world are unwilling to do this job, since they are already at a disadvantage in terms of official positions.

Xu Bai laughed and said, "So I want to ask you, if we really go to Shadow Courier Station, do we have to stay there for the rest of our lives and can't leave every day?"

Liu Xu shook her head. "No, there should be two postmasters, one as the head and one as the deputy. The deputy is appointed by the head and they take turns on duty, but the Sheng County was an accident."

Wu Hua added, "If we don't use two people, all the salaries will be received by the postmaster alone. Sheng County is a remote little place, so I guess the Old Courier Chief wants to receive more salary, since he's about to retire."

"Two people take turns on duty..." Xu Bai's eyes lit up instantly when he heard this.

Very good, there's room for maneuver here.

Actually, he had been thinking about his future plans.

Shadow Courier Station opened up a new path for him.

Don't forget, everyone staying in the Shadow Courier Station is a member of the martial arts world.

Courier Folk is trading inside, he has to carry goods. If he can keep up the progress bar of the goods, he's guaranteed to make a profit.

Just because it wasn't discovered last time doesn't mean it won't be discovered next time.

Most importantly, it wasn't just the Courier Folk, but also the traveling martial arts practitioners and even the Bureau of Surveillance.

People coming and going also bring things, and over time, they make a profit. Moreover, I just heard that as long as there are two people, they can take turns on duty, and it won't delay him from going to other places to find the progress bar.

Most importantly, it's relatively safe.

As for finding someone, it's actually quite simple.

These days, the one thing that's never lacking is people.

Choice is not about lofty ideals, but about what is suitable.

Going to the Bureau of Surveillance is not a good fit for the progress bar; the Shadow Courier Station is a better fit.

"Are you really going to Shadow Courier Station?" Liu Xu's eyes widened, her gaze filled with surprise.

"How can one become a post station chief?" Xu Bai asked.

"The postmaster of Sheng County will be retiring in a month or so. I can ask my teacher to recommend him then," Liu Xu said after thinking for a moment.

"This humble monk can also help," Wu Hua added.

The position of postmaster can be filled through recommendation, and not many people in the martial arts world want to take this position.

"Then thank you both very much," Xu Bai said modestly.

"You should be more arrogant. I'm not used to you being like this." Liu Xu quickly waved her hand.

Wu Hua also had a look of utter disbelief.

modesty?

They had never seen Xu Bai act humble before.

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now." Xu Bai stood up, preparing to take his leave.

It was already very late, and he needed to go back and rest for a while before trying to finish Spring Flower Brush as soon as possible.

Liu Xu and Wu Hua didn't linger, watching Xu Bai leave.

After Xu Bai left, the room fell silent.

"Benefactor, why don't you try to persuade him?" Wu Hua asked.

"Do you think I don't want to persuade him? But would it even work?" Liu Xu said speechlessly.

Wu Hua thought about it and realized that it really was true.

Given Xu Bai's temperament, there's really no way to persuade him about this.

"In short, I believe he has his own plans." Liu Xu walked to the door and said, "He is definitely not someone who will just be a flash in the pan."

Wu Hua agreed with Liu Xu's point of view.

"I'm leaving." Liu Xu turned and left without looking back.

In the blink of an eye, the Liu Xu disappeared into the darkness.

After the Liu Xu had gone, Wu Hua took out Wooden Fish and gently tapped it.

The sound of the Wooden Fish was chaotic this time, not because of Xu Bai, but because of himself.

His mind was in turmoil during this mission.

The turmoil of the mortal world grew increasingly severe, and just as Yang Chang had said at the time, his heart was in complete turmoil.

"After I get back, I need to ask my master, otherwise my Buddhist heart will completely collapse," Wu Hua thought to himself.

Meanwhile, Liu Xu returned to her room and locked the door.

She took a book out of the bookshelf, on which were written the four characters "The Way of Upholding Righteousness".

After flipping through the pages countless times, Liu Xu grew increasingly agitated and began flipping through them more and more frequently.

The more frequently it happened, the more irritated she became, so she simply put down the book, got up, and opened the window.

Outside the window, the night was as black as ink.

Thinking about what Yang Chang had said about the Ninth Princess, Liu Xu found it even harder to fall asleep.

The next day.

Fulong Escort Agency.

Morning is the best time for exercise. Scattered bodyguards walk in from outside and begin practicing their skills in the courtyard.

Liu Er is also practicing, but he hasn't been very calm lately.

It has been more than ten days since Xu Bai went missing, and he has been in charge of the escort agency's affairs during these ten days.

To be honest, although their escort agency's reputation was ruined because of the last escort incident, they still managed to take on a few escort missions sporadically.

After all, the only one in the entire Sheng County is the Fulong Escort Agency.

After these few escorts, the escorts have become more interested. In recent times, business has been slowly recovering, and they have become more confident.

After all, everything they do is for themselves, unlike before when they only received a wage.

Working for yourself and working for someone else are two completely different things.

Therefore, the bodyguards became more and more enthusiastic as they worked.

But in Liu Er's heart, there was always one thing he was worried about: why hadn't Xu Bai returned yet? To be honest, there was still a lot of fear of Xu Bai in the hearts of all the bodyguards.

But besides fear, there was more of a joy in finding a reliable support.

That's right, it's about having a powerful backer. These days, it's normal for people to cling to someone with a really strong backer.

"Brother Liu, what are you still thinking about?" One of the bodyguards noticed that Liu Er was in a daze and asked subconsciously.

Liu Er came to his senses and shook his head, saying, "It's nothing, I just don't know why Master Xu hasn't returned yet."

After hearing Liu Er's words, the bodyguard scratched his head vigorously, looking puzzled.

"Brother Liu, didn't Master Xu already come back? I was the first one here this morning, and then I saw him walking around in the courtyard. I even went up to greet him."

Upon hearing this, Liu Er was slightly taken aback.

What? You're back? When did you get back?

Why didn't you tell me?

"I thought you knew, and it's okay. I went up and asked. If the escort needs anything, I will help." The escort showed a very innocent look.

Liu Er sneered. He had already figured out what kind of reputation this guy was using, and he understood it very well.

These days, you have to hug your thighs early. If you are late, you will have to be at the end of the queue. This guy met the escort master in the morning, but he didn't tell him that there must be Xiao Jiujiu among them.

"Hehe."

Liu Er saw through it, but he didn't say anything. He turned and walked towards the backyard. When he got close to the backyard, he stopped and shouted at the backyard.

"Master, is there anything I can do for you?"

As soon as Liu Er finished speaking, the bodyguards who were training stopped, and then they all realized that their leader had returned.

They wore expressions of joy, but didn't put down their equipment, seizing the time to continue exercising.

Our escort masters don't like lazy people, so we have to be diligent.

The backyard was quiet, and just when Liu Er thought there would be no more sound, Xu Bai's voice came out.

"Come in, I need to talk to you about something."

This simple sentence put Liu Er in a dilemma. He looked at the boundary between the backyard and the frontyard, a conflicted expression on his face.

As everyone knows, there is a Chinese Scholar Tree in the backyard, and that Chinese Scholar Tree is particularly strange, causing unimaginable situations.

The bodyguards were all too afraid to go in, but now the head of the bodyguards was letting him in, and at this moment, Liu Er felt a little scared.

He tried his best to control his thoughts, but in the end he gritted his teeth and stepped inside.

Go in! We have to go in!

The head of the escort team has spoken; if we don't go in, it will only cause displeasure.

Besides, what that bodyguard did earlier has already put Liu Er on his guard. These days, even sucking up to someone is something people are scrambling to do. If Liu Er doesn't show some extraordinary strength, won't he be eliminated? He'll have to risk it all!

Since the escort master said to go in, let's go in and take a look.

As Liu Er stepped into the backyard, he clenched his teeth and closed his eyes, as if he were about to endure a storm of attacks.

But after waiting for a while, the expected situation did not occur. He looked around and found that he was unharmed.

"Fine!"

Liu Er was overjoyed, but he dared not forget that Xu Bai had just called him in. He forcibly suppressed his joy and walked toward Xu Bai's room.

After reaching the door, Liu Er raised his hand, gently knocked on the door, and called out in a slightly low voice.

"Master, is there something you need?"

"Come in and we'll talk."

Xu Bai's voice came from inside the room again.

Without further hesitation, Liu Er carefully pushed the door open and entered. After walking in, he turned around and closed the door before taking in the situation inside the room.

The terrifying escort master was sitting on a stool at the moment, with his hands on the table, drinking tea and playing with a simple-looking brush.

"Master of the Escort." Liu Er didn't know how to start the conversation, so he called out and stood still, head held high and chest out, while keeping his eyes downcast.

If the escort master needs him to do something, he will tell him. Don't ask if he doesn't need it, and don't mix too much with some things.

Asking too many questions can easily lead to trouble.

Liu Er was well aware of this and dared not overstep it in the slightest.

Xu Bai put down his teacup, looked away from Spring Flower Brush, and began to examine Liu Er with great interest.

Liu Er focused his gaze on his nose and his mind, remaining silent and absorbed in his thoughts.

"I remember you were all afraid to enter this backyard. You have a lot of courage. Why did you dare to come in?" Xu Bai said calmly.

Liu Er answered quickly, "Because I know that the escort master has something to ask me for. As long as I am needed, I will do my best without any hesitation."

This statement was made loudly and firmly, but it was all flattery.

It even had a hint of flattery.

The highest level of flattery is to flatter in a way that makes the person being flattered feel comfortable and not embarrassed.

Liu Er believed he could do it.

"You dared to come in, which certainly takes guts. That's why I called you in private. Congratulations on passing my test." Xu Bai replaced the teacup with a new one, poured a cup, and had Liu Er sit down next to him.

Liu Er quickly came over, carefully picked up the teacup, and took a sip.

Throughout the entire process, he didn't dare to make any big movements.

"I know you. Your parents died early and you had no family. You grew up in hardship. In the end, you secretly learned a few martial arts moves from the master at the martial arts school and became a bodyguard." Xu Bai said slowly, "By the way, all this information was told to me by the first person I met this morning."

The first one they encountered was naturally the bodyguard who spoke to Liu Er at the beginning.

Liu Er gritted his teeth and sighed inwardly. That guy had too many schemes and tricks up his sleeve. He looked honest, but he had revealed all his secrets.

But it doesn't matter.

These things are not secrets, and it doesn't matter if they are known.

"It's normal for the head of the escort to know," Liu Er said.

Xu Bai twirled the teacup in his hand and suddenly asked, "Do you want to make a name for yourself? Or, to put it another way, do you want to become a warrior, or a real official?"

These words came so abruptly that Liu Er didn't react for a moment. When he did, a look of shock appeared on his face.

Immediately afterwards, he made a gesture.

"Smack!"

Liu Er knelt down on the ground, and said in an excited tone, "Master, are you... going to mentor me?"

He was a very shrewd man and had already discerned the meaning behind Xu Bai.

"More or less," Xu Bai said, "But not now. I'm just giving you a heads-up. Will you agree or not?"

Liu Er nodded vigorously. "Promise! From now on, my life belongs to the escort master, and the escort master can take it anytime he wants!"

He was so excited!

Everyone wants to become a martial artist, everyone wants to achieve a certain rank; this is what ordinary people like them dream of.

Now that he has an opportunity, and a tremendous one at that, he certainly won't refuse it.

"Alright, then you can go now. I'll talk to you again when things are ready here." Xu Bai waved his hand, dismissing Liu Er.

Liu Er didn't say much, quickly said goodbye, and left.

Xu Bai stretched and then turned his attention to the Spring Flower Brush in his hand.

"I don't know how many days Liu Xu mentioned, but I'll hurry up and finish the Spring Flower Brush first," Xu Bai thought to himself.

The sooner I finish the progress bar for this pen, the sooner I can return it. That way, I'll have one less thing to worry about. Once that's done, I can focus on the progress bar for the broken tree.

"Begin." Xu Bai rubbed his forehead and continued to stare intently.

The Capital City.

In a luxurious room, a woman of about thirty years old was lying on her side on a soft couch, looking at the urgent secret letter in her hand.

Although the woman is nearly thirty, she possesses a mature charm that young girls lack. Just by lying on her side, the lines of her waist can outline a myriad of allure.

Two young maids stood to the side, each with an exquisite Silver Thorn at their waist.

Upon closer inspection, one can see that these two maids have different demeanors. Their hands are calloused, and their eyes have a restrained glint, indicating that they are both highly skilled.

The woman carefully read through the secret letter, then listlessly tossed it on the ground and yawned.

One of the maids stepped forward, carefully picked it up, and retreated without saying a word.

"My older brothers are really considerate; they delivered the message faster than I could. It's a pity, I thought they could provoke my anger, but it's all for naught." The woman waved her hand idly. "Qing Xue."

One of the maids stepped forward, the Silver Thorn at her waist reflecting light.

"Go and investigate, mainly to investigate the affairs of that charlatan." the woman ordered.

"Does it need to be done?" asked the maid Qing Xue.

"No need. These days, it's better to have one more friend than one more enemy. No matter how strong he is, he shouldn't be underestimated. If we can be friends, then let's be friends." The woman continued, "You just go to investigate, just don't offend anyone."

"Yes!" Qing Xue said, then turned and left.

Another maid asked, "Is it Spring Rain Pavilion...?"

Before he could finish speaking, the woman interrupted him.

"How can a branch of the Spring Rain Pavilion in a remote county compare to a genius, someone that both the genius disciples of Vajra Temple and the Academy are willing to befriend? Learn from him in the future; you have a long way to go."

The maidservant quickly bowed. "Yes, Ninth Princess!"

On the soft couch, the Ninth Princess's smile grew wider and wider.

Time keeps passing.

Life went on as usual, and the common people were unaware of the important events that had occurred in the previous days.

That's why they continued living their lives as usual, without being affected in the slightest.

The martial arts world has its own romantic tales, while ordinary people have their own mundane necessities; everything has its own way.

In the past few days, apart from going to Shadow Courier Station once, Xu Bai has been working on the Spring Flower Brush.

When he went to Shadow Courier Station, he went specifically to see the broken tree. To his surprise, the broken tree was still there. Moreover, according to the Old Courier Chief, the imperial court had sent people down to inspect it and then allocated funds for him to rebuild it.

As for the tree, the Old Courier Chief didn't touch it. At the time, the court official said there was no major problem. He had checked it carefully and told the official to let him remove it himself if he wanted.

But the Old Courier Chief was about to retire and didn't want to cause any more trouble, so he simply left the broken tree behind. After all, if an accident were to happen during the demolition, he would really suffer a huge loss.

As for construction, it can be done entirely in the surrounding area.

This saved Xu Bai some trouble, so he was able to stay in Xu Bai Sheng County peacefully these past few days and continue to improve the progress bar.

Today is an important day because he finally filled the progress bar.

Looking at the golden progress bar in front of him, Xu Bai smiled.

Pale blue smoke appeared.