The Heavenly Stable Master?

"Bi Ma Wen?" Jiang Yuechu listened quietly until the end.

She was never the type to sacrifice substance for the sake of face.

As long as she could harvest Dao Cultivation, she didn't care if it was a Ninth Rank or a First Rank position.

Furthermore, this arrangement by Xu Ming truly spared her from the greatest risks.

Jiang Yuechu nodded slightly and cupped her hands toward the two men. "Then I shall trouble you both."

Seeing the young girl's composed reaction to such a demotion, Chief Cao held her in even higher regard.

Unperturbed and decisive—this was the temperament of someone destined for greatness.

"In that case, let us first select a substantive post from the Principal Ninth Rank. Cloud Province is vast and rich in resources, and Ninth Rank Immortal officials are as numerous as hairs on an ox—Land Gods, Mountain God, River Earl, Patrol Officer... Tell me, Young Friend Jiang, do you possess any specialized skills?"

Jiang Yuechu looked at him with a hint of confusion.

Specialized skills?

Seeing the girl's bewilderment, Chief Cao smiled and explained, "You may not know this, but while these Ninth Rank Immortal official positions are a stopgap measure, once you are recorded in the Immortal Registry and hold a substantive post, you are bound by the laws of the Heavenly Court. You must perform actual services for the common folk. If you neglect your duties and cause the people to complain, a single petition filed with the Metropolitan City God or the Heavenly Ministry will make things very difficult."

At this, Chief Cao looked somewhat helpless. "Although I hold the authority of Merit Evaluation, once you take office, the merits and demerits of your jurisdiction will no longer fall under the purview of this Immortal Yamen."

Jiang Yuechu spent a great