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The capital also had a Daoist Affairs Office.

Its head held the rank of Daoist Principal Fifth Rank, answered to the Court of Diplomatic Ceremonies, and was responsible for managing the ordination certificates of Daoists throughout the realm.

That day.

A Daoist arrived at the entrance of the Daoist Affairs Office.

When the two yamen runners guarding the gate saw a white tiger swaggering down the street, they were startled out of their wits.

Aaron swung down from the tiger's back and said to the two runners, "This poor Daoist is Void Spirit Master, here to request an audience with the Daoist official in charge of this office..."

"Daoist Master, please wait a moment..."

One of the runners accepted the calling card. Staring at the white tiger, he did not dare say a word. He even forgot to extort a red packet, instead hurrying inside to make his report.

Before long, a Daoist in a crane-feather cloak emerged. At the sight of the white tiger, he looked somewhat surprised, then cupped his hands in greeting. "This poor Daoist is Five Bright Master. Greetings, Daoist friend. Please come in!"

Aaron had Little Jade wait at the entrance while he entered the yamen himself.

There were quite a few buildings within the Daoist Affairs Office. A sizable garden had been built by the entrance, complete with little bridges over flowing water, bamboo towers, and lofty terraces... It was not extravagant, but it was exceedingly refined.

More importantly, the moment Aaron stepped inside, he felt a current of clear air wash over him. His body and mind both refreshed at once, and he immediately knew that whoever had overseen the construction of the Daoist Affairs Office must have possessed cultivation.

"Please, Daoist friend!"

Five Bright Master led Aaron to an office room. Once