Xu Bai Set His Sights on the Prefectural Shadow Courier Station

When Xu Bai said those words, Yun Zihai was clearly stunned. Then, Yun Zihai scratched his head, looking puzzled, wondering what Xu Bai was trying to say.

If he has something to ask for, what could it be that he can help with? Qing Xue was also full of doubts, not understanding what was going on, but Xu Bai didn't seem to call her or ask her to leave, which meant that she could stay and listen.

Everyone here is a smart person, Qing Xue also understands that since Xu Bai is not letting her leave, he must be trying to get her to hear what he is about to say.

"After this matter is over, His Majesty the Emperor will receive the news, and you will naturally receive your due rewards," Xu Bai said, staring at Yun Zihai with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Yun Zihai nodded, indicating that this was indeed the case.

Finally, he added one more sentence.

"Brother Xu, rest assured, I will definitely get those two cultivation manuals for you. I, Yun Zihai, keep my word."

He thought Xu Bai was upset about the two cultivation manuals, so he hurriedly said that he would never break his promise and would definitely do what he promised Xu Bai.

Xu Bai shook his head and said, "I trust Brother Yun's character. I'm not asking for your help because of this matter. I just wanted to ask which prefecture Brother Yun plans to serve in after this."

I had heard before that there was an agreement between Yun Zihai and the emperor that once Yun Zihai finished this matter, the emperor would give Yun Zihai Yun Zihai prefecture and let him be the prefect, and Yun Zihai would be in charge of all matters in the prefecture.

It can be said to be a tremendous power, after all, the Great Chu Kingdom has never set such a precedent before, this is the first time.

Of course, this is also what Yun Zihai has always dreamed of.

He could manage things on his own, without having to worry about the power struggles around him. He could do everything in his power to bring peace to the places under his jurisdiction, which was his lifelong pursuit.

"Brother Yun, I won't say anything else. We're both straightforward people, so I'll get straight to the point. I want to go to the prefecture under your jurisdiction and become the head of the Shadow Courier Station. I also have someone under my command who wants to come with me." Xu Bai stopped hiding his thoughts and directly stated his intentions.

His previous plan was to stay in Sheng County and become the postmaster of Sheng County Shadow Courier Station.

But last night, his thoughts completely changed, and the reason was simple: the Female Daoist Abbot.

Last night, the battle between Rising Dusk King and the Female Daoist Abbot was so fierce that the sky darkened and the sun and moon lost their light, making it an unparalleled spectacle.

After that, he was led by the Female Daoist Abbot all the way to that cave, and he kept thinking that this world was still too dangerous for him.

He originally planned to develop slowly, but it seems that won't work now; he needs to grow up quickly.

Just as Liu Xu and Wu Hua said, Sheng County was too small, especially for Xu Bai, it was outrageously small.

Even at the Shadow Courier Station, the group of Courier Folk can't bring many things that trigger the progress bar.

But the prefecture is different; it's even higher than the magistrate who killed the county magistrate before, which is enough to trigger more progress bars for him.

Besides, Yun Zihai will be the prefect there, a local official.

That means there's a connection...

These days, you still have to navigate social niceties, right? I have a friend who's a prefectural magistrate; he's very adept at it.

When Xu Bai voiced this idea, Yun Zihai was stunned. After a long while, he finally reacted, and then his stunned expression disappeared, revealing a look of ecstatic joy.

"Brother Xu, if you are willing, I will welcome you with open arms!"

This was truly a pleasant surprise, at least for Yun Zihai, it was an enormous surprise.

Before accepting this mission, he had already begun planning how to govern the region under his jurisdiction once he succeeded, with Shadow Courier Station being the most difficult to govern.

The reason is actually quite simple: Shadow Courier Station is a remote and desolate place, and it is time-consuming and laborious to govern it. Moreover, Shadow Courier Station is also very important and requires a lot of effort.

Now Xu Bai actually said that he wanted to go to the prefecture under his jurisdiction and become a post station chief.

What's there to think about? Just agree, that's all. Would it be stupid to disagree? With Xu Bai around, don't worry.

"Brother Xu, absolutely no problem. This matter is settled, and no one should go back on their word." Yun Zihai quickly agreed.

Xu Bai: "..."

Why do I keep feeling like I've actually lost out? Did I really lose out?

Something's not right.

Xu Bai fell into deep thought.

He felt that he should have added some additional conditions when he said it, such as asking for some benefits. Unfortunately, the words were already out, and it was too late to change them now.

Qing Xue's expression was complicated, her gaze lingering on Xu Bai as she pondered many things.

She understood why Xu Bai wanted her to stay here, and why he let her overhear their conversation.

This is telling her openly that what she said before wasn't just a perfunctory response, but the truth.

Xu Bai had said before that he would not work for the Ninth Princess.

Now, he's essentially using Qing Xue's eyes to convey to the Ninth Princess that he wasn't lying, but genuinely didn't want to go.

I would rather go to Shadow Courier Station than to the Capital City.

I have no desire to get involved in your conflict.

This is the answer Xu Bai gave.

This man was very meticulous, and Qing Xue also sensed that this man's other side was so unfathomable.

What Xu Bai just did was essentially giving the Ninth Princess Ninth Princess a way out, allowing her to gracefully accept the situation.

By not offending anyone, you might even win the favor of the Ninth Princess.

Sometimes, in life and in business, you really do need to be a little bit emotionally intelligent.

If you give others face, they will give you face in return. If you don't care about face, others will definitely give you the cold shoulder.

Of course, if you encounter someone who gives you face but doesn't respect you, just go up and slap them across the face.

"I am leaving today, Xu Bai. The journey to Sheng County was too much of a shock for me, but I still thank you for saving me twice." Qing Xue bowed slightly to Xu Bai.

Right is right, wrong is wrong, and we will always repay kindness shown to us.

"Let's have a farewell hug," Xu Bai said jokingly, opening his arms.

He thought it was just a joke, but unexpectedly a warm body embraced him, and he was gently hugged by Qing Xue.

Qing Xue released her hand and said, "I will tell the Ninth Princess that you are a person who does not contend with the world."

Xu Bai smiled and said, "This hug actually gave me a pleasant surprise. I didn't expect that Miss Qing Xue, who seemed so ordinary at first glance, would have such a wonderful inner world."

Qing Xue looked directly into Xu Bai's eyes and saw no ripples except for the calmness in his Xu Bai: "If beauty can't move you, then I can go back with peace of mind. At least you won't stand against us because of beauty."

As the Ninth Princess's personal maids, they were naturally far more perceptive than others. From the embrace just now to their departure, the expression in Xu Bai remained unchanged.

"That's not necessarily true. If it's Miss Qing Xue, I might consider it." Xu Bai spoke with a hint of cunning, but his eyes remained calm.

Qing Xue remained silent; she naturally knew that Xu Bai was just joking.

Afterwards, Yun Zihai and Qing Xue did not linger. After discussing what to do next, the two left.

Qing Xue set off for the Capital City.

Yun Zihai returned to the County Office. At least before leaving, he wanted to finish deploying his remaining tasks so that the handover could proceed smoothly once the new county magistrate took over.

After the two left, Xu Bai stretched, opened the window of his room, and looked at the sun hanging high in the sky and the white clouds in the blue sky.

"Keep going, keep working hard."

Xu Bai took out the Nameless Saber Scripture he had obtained from Zhou Qing, and looking at the progress bar on it, he sat in the seat closest to the window and focused intently on grinding it.

Time does not discriminate against anyone; it is fair to everyone and will not stop for any one person.

During this period, one major event after another occurred in Sheng County, and at the moment Rising Dusk King emerged from his tomb, major events were happening everywhere.

Those old relics that have lived since ancient times all looked up at the sky above them, their eyes filled with contemplation.

A unique killing intent appeared between heaven and earth, though faint, it merged back into the world.

"I never imagined that the Prince from back then would still be alive. How interesting! His Majesty's thoughts are truly beyond our comprehension."

This was the unanimous thought of the old monsters, and after they had this idea, they all fell silent.

Back then, the hot-tempered Rising Dusk King was different from the emperor; he would send his army straight to the front lines at the slightest disagreement.

This also means that many people in the martial arts world at that time still vividly remember what Rising Dusk King did, and they still feel somewhat embarrassed when they think about it now.

They instructed their disciples to be careful with their words and actions, and never to offend this Prince.

Inside the Imperial Palace.

Inside a spacious and magnificent hall, the door was tightly closed, and two eunuchs dressed in official robes stood at the entrance.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

A burst of hearty laughter suddenly rang out from inside the room, loud enough to be heard clearly throughout the entire Imperial Palace.

"My brother is alive! Hahaha! Someone, order the Ninth Princess to hold a grand ceremony at the Imperial Palace, regardless of expenses, to welcome her back."

"Yes!"

The two eunuchs at the door bowed in agreement, but when one of them looked up, he had already vanished from the spot, and no one could see clearly how he disappeared.

The Imperial Palace is full of experts; even a gatekeeper eunuch should not be underestimated.

Vajra Temple.

Inside the Scripture Repository.

Wu Hua sat cross-legged in a corner of the Scripture Repository. In front of him, three layers of Buddhist scriptures were piled up, so many that it made one's scalp tingle.

Monks would occasionally walk in and out of the Scripture Repository, and upon seeing Wu Hua in the corner, they would all shake their heads in unison.

Since returning last time, Wu Hua has been staying in the Scripture Repository, not reading any books related to his own strength, but just staring at the Buddhist scriptures, reading them word by word.

His fellow students didn't understand, but they didn't bother him and went about their own business.

But today, Wu Hua seems different.

In a corner of the Scripture Repository, Wu Hua remained seated cross-legged, but his eyes were no longer vacant; they were tightly closed.

I don't know how much time passed before this state gradually disappeared, and my tightly closed eyes slowly opened.

"Phew..." Wu Hua let out a long breath, all the confusion and bewilderment he had been carrying before had been resolved.

He stood up from the ground, but did not continue to sit cross-legged. Instead, he sorted the Buddhist scriptures in front of him one by one before leaving the Scripture Repository and going to his master's room.

"Dot dot dot..." Wu Hua raised her hand and knocked on the door, then lowered her hand, keeping her hands clasped together.

"Enter."

Inside the room, the voice of his master Kong Chan, could be heard.

Wu Hua then pushed open the door and went inside.

After entering the room, he turned around, closed the door, and then came to Kong Chan, slowly saying, "Good morning, Master."

Kong Chan looked at the scar on Wu Hua's head and laughed, "I never thought my disciple would be so talented. After resolving his inner conflict, he actually skipped a grade and reached the sixth grade."

The scars on the heads of the Vajra Temple were applied by themselves, and their strength was directly related to the size of their scars.

"Master, I have understood everything and am no longer disturbed by the cause and effect before me. My strength will naturally increase accordingly," Wu Hua said, bowing.

"What are your plans for the future?" Kong Chan asked.

He didn't ask Wu Hua what he was thinking, but only asked about his future plans. After all, everyone has a different way of breaking the deadlock, so asking would be pointless.

"This disciple wishes to remain in the Bureau of Surveillance. Having already reached the sixth rank, I will now take the examination for the position of Director, in charge of the affairs of a prefecture," Wu Hua said respectfully.

"Oh?" Kong Chan was slightly surprised. "I thought you wanted to leave the Bureau of Surveillance."

The Bureau of Surveillance was divided into four levels: the Observatory, the Heavenly Observatory, the Censor, and the Clerk. It oversaw the capital, prefectures, counties, and circuits, and its hierarchy was quite clear.

In Kong Chan's mind, he originally thought that Wu Hua would leave the Bureau of Surveillance, but unexpectedly, she did the opposite.

"There are many things this disciple cannot do, but there are also many things this disciple can do. As long as I am in a place and it is within the scope of this disciple's authority, I can do it," Wu Hua said, touching his bald head.

"Your Majesty..." Kong Chan hesitated for a moment before speaking.

But after saying only two words, he fell silent.

Wu Hua raised his head, his gaze resolute. "Your Majesty sacrificed the lives of a small number of people to save many more. Even now, this disciple still does not approve of it, but this disciple will not interfere, because..."

"Because everyone has different ideas?" Kong Chan asked.

"No, because if I interfere, I will die." Wu Hua said very seriously, "But I still have many dreams to fulfill, I cannot die."

Kong Chan: "..."

That's a direct way of putting it, but that's exactly what I mean.

Anyone who dares to disobey His Majesty, no matter how talented their disciple, will be sent to the execution ground first.

Wu Hua's words were realistic, but they also made sense, which is something that Kong Chan admires most.

Foolishly practicing Buddhism without understanding worldly principles will ultimately turn you into a fool.

"Then go take the exam. Oh, and there's one more thing, about Xu Bai, that you might want to hear about," Kong Chan said with a smile.

Wu Hua was taken aback, then subconsciously asked what was wrong.

Kong Chan didn't waste any time and recounted the whole story of Xu Bai and Rising Dusk King.

These days, what secrets don't leak? Of course, Kong Chan didn't know that Rising Dusk King You valued Xu Bai highly; she only knew that Xu Bai was involved.

Wu Hua recovered and his expression returned to normal. "If this happened to Benefactor Xu, then it would be normal."

"You value Xu Bai that much?" Kong Chan became interested.

Wu Hua simply nodded and then recounted her experience with Xu Bai.

"If there's a chance, I might meet him." Kong Chan's interest was growing stronger.

Inside the room, the master and apprentice talked more and more.

Azure Cloud Academy.

Book Tower.

Liu Xu held a book in her hand and leaned against the window on the second floor, looking at the night sky while reading the book in her hand.

After returning to the Azure Cloud Academy, she spent a very long time in the Book Tower, reading through all the books on that floor.

After watching day and night, her strength had already reached the peak of the eighth rank, and she was only one step away from entering the seventh rank.

But she was never able to break through, and remained stuck at the peak, even after reading through all the seventh-grade books on that floor, she still made no progress.

"What kind of book are you reading?"

Before she knew it, Liu Xu's mind had drifted away from her book and was completely absorbed in the night scene before her.

The scenery of the Azure Cloud Academy is beautiful, and the atmosphere is filled with the fragrance of books. Even an ordinary person who enters the academy will be influenced by it to some extent.

Looking at the beautiful night scene, Liu Xu felt increasingly agitated and even had a sense of being unable to calm down.

She's been back for so long, but she still can't break free from her own mental block and is trapped here.

Her teacher, Wang Qingfeng, had told her to come to the Book Tower to find the answer, but she hadn't found it and was becoming increasingly confused.

The book's content mostly elucidates a single principle.

—Having mastered both literary and martial arts, they sold their skills to the emperor.

According to these books, scholars diligently study the classics in order to use their talents to create a peaceful and prosperous world.

The source of this information was the Great Chu Kingdom.

But... will it really work?

Liu Xu was puzzled and confused, and felt her initial enthusiasm gradually cooling down.

When she heard that the emperor of the Great Chu Kingdom had sacrificed the lives of his people just to destroy the Extreme Life Sect, she felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

She knew very well that it was better to end it quickly than to suffer for a long time, but her mindset prevented her from escaping her current predicament, keeping her stuck in the same place.

From beginning to end, Liu Xu Xu's goal was to pass the imperial examinations and create a fair and just Chu Great Chu Kingdom.

But now, does this really seem feasible? Or rather, does she really need to pass the imperial examinations? Liu Xu walked to the bookshelf, carefully placed the book in her hand inside, and smoothed out the folds on it.

A white veil covered her face, obscuring her expression, but her beautiful eyes revealed the panic and uncertainty in her heart.

Qianqian clenched her five fingers into a fist, and then Liu Xu pounded her head hard.

What should I do?

The increasing confusion in her mind made her feel upset and lost.

Just then, a familiar footstep sounded, and Liu Xu turned her gaze to the stairwell, where she saw her teacher Wang Qingfeng, walking up.

"Greetings, teacher." Liu Xu clasped her hands together and performed a disciple's salute.

Wang Qingfeng was carrying a large pile of books, which looked to be more than ten. He walked up to Liu Xu and put the books on the ground.

Liu Xu didn't understand what it meant, her big eyes full of confusion.

"The Paper Figure Profound Explanation," Wang Qingfeng said slowly. "This book is more profound than the Paper Figure Essentials. Since you can't break through by reading ordinary books, then take a look at these."

As he spoke, Wang Qingfeng paused, then took out another book and handed it to Liu Xu.

"Some of the autobiographies made by Paper Figure Maker might be useful to you."

Liu Xu stared blankly at the book in front of her.

She remembered that when she was advancing from the ninth rank to the eighth rank, she had also been studying things about Paper Figure Maker before finally succeeding in breaking through.

Now her teacher has given him another book about Paper Figure Maker, which makes her feel puzzled and confused.

"Teacher, do you think... this still counts as Righteous Qi?" Liu Xu thought for a long time before finally deciding to ask.

Now, her Righteous Qi has long since transformed into something else. Although it was also inspired by scholars, it always feels sinister.

"Who says otherwise?" Wang Qingfeng glared and said, "Have you forgotten how I first taught you? You are a scholar, and you should have firm beliefs in your heart. As long as you believe that you are, then you are. As long as you have acquired knowledge from books, that is your Righteous Qi."

Finally, he added one more sentence.

"Besides, everyone in the Academy knows your situation, and no one has denied it. What are you worried about? Is it because you lack self-confidence?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Xu opened one of the books.

After taking a quick look, he looked up.

"Teacher, don't worry, I will stay up all night to try to understand the reasoning behind it."

Wang Qingfeng smiled, said nothing more, and turned to leave.

After her teacher left, Liu Xu bent down, picked up a book, went to the window, and began to study by lamplight and oil lamp.

The next day.

Liu Xu emerged from the Book Tower early, her entire demeanor transformed.

Normally, she would have a sense of dejection, but now, every step she takes is full of confidence.

"A sixth-rank official in one night, I knew I hadn't misjudged him." Wang Qingfeng's voice came from behind.

Liu Xu stopped in her tracks, turned around, and looked surprised.

"Teacher, did you wait for me outside all night?"

"Let's go, let's go to the canteen first, we can talk as we walk." Wang Qingfeng didn't answer Liu Xu's question, and led the way after Liu Xu.

Liu Xu thought for a moment and followed behind.

The two strolled through the Azure Cloud Academy in complete silence.

After a while, Wang Qingfeng seemed to feel that the surroundings were too quiet, so he broke the silence.

"Liu Xu, the Great Chu Kingdom will soon be holding examinations. Do you plan to take the exams and obtain official rank?" Wang Qingfeng asked as he walked without turning around, as if they were chatting about everyday matters.

Liu Xu said in a low voice, "I don't plan to. I want to join the Bureau of Surveillance."

Wang Qingfeng stopped abruptly, then turned around, his face full of surprise.

Recalling how Liu Xu had risen from an eighth-rank to a sixth-rank overnight, and considering the reply Liu Xu had given him, Wang Qingfeng seemed to have realized something.

"You... solved the mystery in your heart, and then made such a decision?" Wang Qingfeng asked.

Liu Xu raised her head and met Wang Qingfeng's gaze without fear, saying, "Teacher, I've been thinking and reading all night. The books you gave me have benefited me greatly. I've realized that I'm not suited to be an official."

Wang Qingfeng fell silent and did not answer, waiting for Liu Xu to continue.

Liu Xu tucked her long black hair behind her ears and spoke in a voice as melodious as a nightingale, "My personality is more suited to the martial world."

Last night, she learned a lesson from those books.

She and Yun Zihai are different; the difference lies in their different ways of handling problems.

Yun Zihai hoped to achieve his dream through an official position, while Liu Xu was quite different.

What Liu Xu hopes for is to solve all the problems in the simplest and most direct way, that is, to use more forceful means.

For example, when dealing with the young master of the Lin Family, he simply disguised himself as a man in black and tried to kill him.

Therefore, she had thought it through clearly and made a decision.

Looking at Liu Xu's determined eyes, Wang Qingfeng finally sighed and said, "Whatever you want."

Teaching according to aptitude and adapting to local conditions has always been Wang Qingfeng's way of teaching students; otherwise, he wouldn't have shown Liu Xu some Paper Figure Maker.

Now that his disciple has made a choice, he naturally respects it and therefore does not object. At least in his view, it is not a bad thing.

"By the way, Xu Bai, whom you told me about before, has encountered a major incident." Wang Qingfeng seemed to have thought of something and recounted the story of Xu Bai and Rising Dusk King. Of course, he only knew that Xu Bai was involved in Rising Dusk King's incident.

After listening, Liu Xu remained expressionless, seemingly unsurprised.

"Don't you find it strange?" Wang Qingfeng asked, puzzled.

"If this happened to someone else, I would find it strange, but with Xu Bai, it's all normal." Liu Xu remained calm.

"Alright, I don't want to get involved in your young people's business. Let's go eat." Wang Qingfeng didn't say anything more and left with Liu Xu.

Time flies by unnoticed, and several days have passed in the blink of an eye.

Sheng County.

Xu Bai sat in the chair, still working on the Nameless Saber Scripture in his hand.

The progress bar for the Nameless Saber Scripture is almost complete; all he needs now is a little more time.

During this time, Qing Xue left, and Yun Zihai also left.

Before leaving, Yun Zihai went to the escort agency to ask Xu Bai what type of martial arts technique he needed.

Xu Bai stated that what was needed were two fifth-tier cultivation manuals.

He is now very proficient in both offense and defense, but what he needs most right now is a mental cultivation method that can truly strengthen his foundation.

Don't forget, he's still an eighth-rank master.

The reason he was able to suppress a sixth-rank opponent was entirely due to his three skills.

— Vajra Heart Demon Body, Cosmic Shift, Strengthening Kidney Method.

Ultimately, his current True Yuan Power is not enough for him to fight for a long time, but he can certainly fight with explosive power.

He has some weaknesses, but not many. However, he still needs to address them, so two fifth-tier cultivation techniques can greatly improve his abilities.

"Judging by the time, he should be back soon," Xu Bai thought to himself, his gaze never leaving the Nameless Saber Scripture in his hand.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door, followed by a knock.

"Master, Lord Yun has arrived," Liu Er relayed from outside.

Xu Bai's eyes lit up, and he quickly asked Liu Er to bring Yun Zihai in.

As if on cue, Yun Zihai has returned.

Outside the door, Liu Er agreed and quickly left. A moment later, Yun Zihai walked in from outside, pushed open the door, and impatiently went inside before closing the door behind him.

"Brother Xu, it's done." Yun Zihai walked over and placed the two books on the table.

As he spoke, he couldn't help but cough twice, and the paleness on his face did not fade.

Due to congenital deficiencies, Yun Zihai still appears weak and sickly to this day, and no one would believe that he is a sixth-rank master.

Xu Bai picked up the two books, flipped through them casually, and after confirming that there were progress bars, he put them back on the table with satisfaction.

"There's a martial arts manual and a Daoist manual," Yun Zihai. "But there's still a problem: your secret can't be kept hidden."

When Yun Zihai asked Xu Bai what type he needed, Xu Bai gave him an answer.

A martial artist's mental cultivation method is essential; in combat, martial artists are indeed more professional.

Secondly, there is the Daoist mental cultivation method.

The skills "Cosmic Shift and Moving Stars" and "Four-Directional Step Technique" both originated from Daoism.

Xu Bai wondered if adding Daoist mental techniques would have any miraculous effects; he had to give it a try.

"With the matter of Rising Dusk King, it will be particularly difficult for you to hide your identity. After all, you are already quite well-known among many people." Yun Zihai explained the whole story.

The entire martial arts world is now buzzing with the news that a young swordsman has been involved in the Rising Dusk King and has made outstanding contributions.

The way information travels in the martial arts world is truly remarkable.

Legend has it that this young man was shrouded in dark light and possessed great strength.

Of course, for some reason, the news that Xu Bai had been Rising Dusk King did not spread.

But it's clear to everyone that Xu Bai's background is probably quite significant, since His Majesty made no comment after learning about this.

Sometimes, the absence of any statement can actually lead to a lot of speculation.

"Hey, His Majesty actually told me just one thing: he doesn't want to get involved in his brother's affairs." Yun Zihai coughed again and said, "But Brother Xu, it seems that His Majesty originally wanted to summon you to the palace, but the Prince must have said something to him."

Yun Zihai laughed when this was mentioned.

Because when His Majesty spoke to him, the expression on his face was quite amusing, like a scholar encountering a soldier, leaving him speechless.

It is said that His Majesty and Rising Dusk King had a long argument in the room, and His Majesty's room full of precious porcelain, landscape paintings and calligraphy were all smashed by his younger brother.

However, everyone in the palace knows that it's normal for these two to quarrel, but when something happens, they're more united than anyone else.

So no one dared to say anything.

Xu Bai stroked his chin, lost in thought.

He couldn't understand what the emperor was thinking, but it was a good thing that he wouldn't be recruited into the palace. Right now, he just wanted to develop his skills, and getting too involved in the affairs between the martial arts world and the royal family would only be an obstacle for him.

While there are advantages, there are also dangers.

"Brother Yun, has the location you're in charge of been finalized?" Xu Bai asked.

"It's settled. It will be in Yunlai Prefecture, and Sheng County is also under the jurisdiction of Yunlai Prefecture." Yun Zihai explained, "We'll set off tomorrow. You might need to pack up quickly. As for the Shadow Courier Station, they're ready to hand it over at any time."

tomorrow?

Xu Bai hadn't expected it to proceed so quickly.

However, being able to leave early is a good thing, as he can look forward to grinding progress elsewhere.

The two chatted for a while longer before Yun Zihai left. After all, he had to rush to his new jurisdiction soon, and he had a lot of things to do, as well as various tasks to complete here.

After Yun Zhihai left, Xu Bai looked at the three books in his hand, put away the two mental cultivation manuals, and then started reading the Nameless Saber Scripture.

In Xu Bai, the progress bar of the Nameless Saber Scripture slowly increased until it was finally completely perfected.

Leaving Sheng County, a new world, a new beginning.