Mission

"Please speak, Director."

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Xu Yuan cupped his hands in salute, his tone calm.

Chen Xinghe picked up another dark azure jade slip from the desk and handed it to Xu Yuan, his expression somewhat solemn. "This is the Clear Sand River garrison command. Clear Sand River lies eight hundred li northeast of Jade Dragon City. It is an important waterway connecting Cloud Dream Great Marsh with the shores of the Endless Sea. Several unique water-element spiritual materials are produced in the river, while several small branches of spirit veins and specialty spirit fields lie along its banks."

"Two hundred years ago, Jade Dragon Palace established the Clear Sand River Water Manor there and stationed cultivators there permanently. They are responsible for keeping the waterway clear, collecting commercial taxes from passing traffic, gathering designated tribute, and monitoring the surrounding region."

He paused slightly before continuing, "The previous garrison commander was Liu Songnian, a Foundation Establishment Middle Stage guest elder of Jade Dragon Palace. He had guarded Clear Sand River for nearly a full sixty-year cycle."

"Half a month ago, Elder Liu sent word to the palace that his final days were approaching, his qi and blood were failing, and he no longer had the strength to continue his post. He requested to resign and return to Jade Dragon City to arrange his final affairs and sit quietly as he awaited his allotted years.

"The palace has approved his request. Elder Liu likely set out on his return three days ago."

Xu Yuan accepted the jade slip and swept it with his divine sense. Besides detailed maps of Clear Sand River and the surrounding region, the Water Manor's layout, personnel rosters, and summaries of material accounts from past years, it