Fengxian Calls for Bao Yi

Xiang Yuan explained his worries, and Xiao He said it wasn't a big problem. Things would work out in the end, and there were always more solutions than difficulties. Perhaps in six months, he would catch a new lead and happily acquire Dongfang Qingyan and Yuchi Qingyan.

Why were they all women?

Xiang Yuan shook his head and asked Xiao He what identity he was planning to arrange for him.

In terms of personality and character, Xiang Yuan, who appeared calm to outsiders, and Xiao Xu, the clown, were not the same type of person. Xiang Yuan wanted to temper his Martial Path with external experiences. It was only possible if he stayed away from Xiao Xu, otherwise, being together all day would not only delay Xiang Yuan but also easily expose Xiao Xu's flaws.

Once was a coincidence, twice was an accident, but if it happened every time, people would definitely become suspicious.

Like Yue Huanjiang, due to Xiang Yuan's various behaviors, he couldn't get along with the useless Xiao He and had already begun to suspect if Xiao He was faking his madness.

Therefore, arranging another identity with free time was very important.

"Every village and town has Baoyi Officers, who are related to the imperial court yet extremely free. I can help you plan for a Baoyi Officer identity. With this identity, you will have proper conduct in all matters, with righteousness and reason..."

Xiao He explained the benefits and then said, "Fengxian County has many surrounding villages, roughly divided into north and south. The north is relatively stable, while the south has many barbarians and bandits. Where do you want to go?"

How to arrange it, Xiao He still followed his usual method, relying on the dog father of the Lord of Eight Prefectures to engage in favoritism. The three lords of the County Yamen would turn a blind eye, and no one would offend Xiao He over such a trivial matter.

It's not good to argue with hoodlums and have it reported to King Zhao.

So, even though Xiang Yuan was still registered with the yamen, and even though Xiang Yuan was not a local gentry or powerful figure, which did not meet the imperial court's requirements for recruiting Baoyi Officers, Xiao He could still get it done.

The key was where Xiang Yuan wanted to go.

It was time for another multiple-choice question!

Last time, Xiang Yuan chose to bring an umbrella, and Xiao He took advantage of it, which he deeply regretted. This time, with experience, he wanted to make a quick decision without overthinking.

The thousand-year-old Snake Demon was a cautionary tale. This time, he absolutely could not have too many expectations!

Xiang Yuan pondered for a moment and chose the south. The people of Dezhou were fierce and did not support idlers. The north only appeared stable but had no fundamental difference. Choosing north or south was the same.

Since it was all chaotic anyway, why not choose a more chaotic place!

The south of the city was closer to the Southern Border, with many secret dealings and more whetstones, which was very suitable for him in the Acupoint Opening stage.

Moreover, it was close to Yulin Academy, making it convenient for him to get supplies from Wang Wenxu. If he encountered an opponent he couldn't defeat, he could directly retreat like the wind and lead them to the academy, where Wang Wenxu would handle them.

He could benefit from the Southern Border by observing without entering, and if he retreated, Wang Wenxu would have his back. A gentleman's actions were reassuring.

"Little Yuan Ge has great courage. I knew you had a firm Martial Path heart, and like me, you are not content with loneliness, destined to achieve great things." Xiao He flattered him.

"I think so too. Little Yuan Ge has extraordinary courage and heroic spirit at such a young age. In the future, when your name spreads throughout the world, how many widows will think of you every night?" Xu Jixian cut open the human skin mask on his face with a small knife and then patted it.

Xiang Yuan was speechless. Xu Jixian always talked about widows, whether opening his mouth or closing it. Even when encountering ghosts, they were widows. His XP system was fully exposed. Could he be a reincarnated Cao Cao?

Also, they already said it was finished, so there was no need to act anymore.

Xiang Yuan felt a bit wronged about Xu Jixian. If he didn't act, Xu Jixian's personality was dull, and he wouldn't say a word even if you hit him with three sticks. At most, he would be a bit reserved and tight-lipped. If he wanted to please Xiang Yuan, he could only use the thick skin of a lecherous useless person, otherwise, he couldn't open his mouth to ask for a favor.

"Little Yuan Ge, come and see. Which of these villages do you want to choose?"

Xiao He took a simple map from the bookshelf and pointed to the villages south of the city: "Li Village, Lin Village, Song Village, and a place called Dumb Village. The Baoyi Officers for these four are currently vacant."

Oh, Fengxian also has its own Silent Hill?

Xiang Yuan looked at the map curiously and soon his attention was drawn to Song Village. It was nestled against two mountains, forming a valley. If it weren't for its proximity to the Southern Border, it could be called a paradise.

Dumb Village was too far from Yulin Academy. If chaos broke out, no one would hear their cries for help, and they would be helpless. It was not the whetstone he desired.

He needed a whetstone, but he didn't want to risk his life. His calm mind would not choose this place.

The most crucial point was that Song, Baoyi Officer, had a special meaning. Xiang Yuan couldn't stop thinking about it the moment he considered it, pondering that the name had good feng shui and perhaps he could find one hundred and seven brothers willing to die for him.

His heart yearned for it.

"Song Village..."

Xiao He pondered slightly, "Your esteemed teacher has received wind that many disciples of the Yellow Springs Dao are flooding in recently. Some of them have their eyes on Song Village and plan to sacrifice all the hundred households in the village to become ghosts, and then forge a fierce Sha to raise as a 'ghost god'."

Xiang Yuan frowned slightly and listened as Xiao He continued, "It's inconvenient for your esteemed teacher to intervene in such matters. He is a righteous person and cannot stand idly by. I will ask him later if he has contacted his informants in the Six Doors."

"Teacher has informants in the Six Doors?"

"Of course. Your esteemed teacher has been cultivating in Fengxian for many years, and it has naturally borne fruit." Xu Jixian said with admiration.

Because it was him, Xiang Yuan felt like they were driving somewhere.

"And this informant, Little Yuan Ge, you also know him." Xiao He said with feigned mystery.

"Who?"

"Fengxian's constable, Liu Jingsheng."

"..."

Good heavens, everyone has a secret identity, right!

Xiang Yuan shook his head slightly. He remembered Old Liu saying that Liu Jingsheng disliked the Six Doors, but... Fengxian's waters were truly deep. Everyone had two faces, and even the stern-faced Liu Jingsheng was involved.

"Liu Jingsheng doesn't know about my brother and me, nor does he know about the Imperial City Department. He only knows that your esteemed teacher is a nail that the Six Doors has driven into Fengxian. I observe his character to be acceptable and intend to bring him into the Imperial City Department, but not now. He is not like Little Yuan Ge; this matter is of great importance and requires further observation." Xiao He said slightly, raising his head.

Xiang Yuan thought of something and frowned, "Xiao Forty, I choose Song Village. Could this also be within your calculations?"

"Little Yuan Ge thinks too much. I can calculate, but not to the extent of calculating everything. There is no one like that in the world." Xiao He said with a smile.

Hard to say, it's just that your knowledge is limited.

Xiang Yuan shrugged, waiting for Wang Wenxu to come over and ask him. If he still hadn't contacted Liu Jingsheng, then he was Xiang Baoyi of Song Family Village.

Fengxian Hu Baoyi, it sounded quite interesting.

Before Wang Wenxu arrived, Xiang Yuan entered the underground palace again and flipped through several fundamental cultivation techniques, including those of the Yellow Springs Dao.

He memorized the entire qi circulation route in his mind. With the Formless Seal Method, as long as he saw the general outline, he could imitate any school's techniques. Once he joined the Imperial City Department, he would inevitably have to do some shady business. With the Formless Seal Method by his side, he could wear any alias he wanted, which was perfectly suited for the job.

"Huh, could this also be within Master's divination?"

Xiang Yuan flipped through the sword manual in his hand and saw a line of small text at the end. His eyes widened in shock, and he subconsciously read it aloud: "To practice this technique, one must..."

He turned the page.

"...work hard."

What nonsense. The Fengxian County branch of the Imperial City Department was a bit strange. The atmosphere had been warped by the clowns.

At Mao Shi (5-7 AM), Wang Wenxu arrived late. Xiao He grabbed him by the wrist and dragged him into the underground palace. The scholar's face, full of integrity, was filled with shame. Upon seeing Xiang Yuan, he stammered.

"Sir, you've finally arrived."

"I shamelessly come here..."

Wang Wenxu said dryly, "Xiao He has already explained everything to me. Since you've decided to join the Imperial City Department, I trust you can understand my difficulties. I wasn't deliberately hiding or deceiving you; I was simply shouldering a heavy responsibility and couldn't reveal it easily."

Xiang Yuan said nothing, his eyes red, with a hint of a fierce tiger shedding tears.

Wang Wenxu felt utterly ashamed, blaming himself for being a scholar. He wished he could find a hole to crawl into.

Xiao He was furious. "Well said, you eloquent scholar! Little Yuan Ge is as clumsy with words as I am. How can he compete with your silver tongue? Let me guess, next you're going to say you've prepared a small gift and hope for forgiveness?"

Wang Wenxu's face darkened. He had intended to say just that, and he had brought plenty of sincerity. But with Xiao He speaking first, it immediately made him look like a villain.

This is outrageous! It's fine to be a little upset, but there's no reason to be upset all the time.

Looking at Xiang Yuan again, Wang Wenxu's anger subsided. He sighed, "You are a good prospect for studying. If you are dissatisfied, I will compensate you more in the future. I hope you won't let your studies suffer and will visit the academy more often."

"I, Xiang, do indeed enjoy reading..."

Xiang Yuan sighed along, but halfway through his sentence, Xiao He picked up where he left off: "Esteemed teacher, you can write. Sentences like 'Fuck everyone,' give Little Yuan Ge a few more scrolls, not too many, just three to five hundred to show your sincerity."

Three to five hundred, and just to show sincerity? Are you trying to kill me!

Wang Wenxu puffed out his beard and glared. Looking at Xiang Yuan again, feeling guilty, he said in a low voice, "I will certainly be diligent. I'll start writing tonight when I get back."

"Don't forget to draw. Words without pictures are difficult to appreciate fully..."

Xiao He nodded with satisfaction and added, "I won't make it difficult for you. Three to five hundred drawings as well, to make a pair. Any more and Little Yuan Ge will get angry with you."