Lu Qing had only just calculated the days. He was already in the Purple Mansion Realm; if he had been at Foundation Establishment, a posting in this county town would have lasted anywhere from one to two years. With good luck, one year. With bad luck, should something unexpected happen, it could be delayed.
No one could clearly explain the pattern, because every notice bypassed intermediaries. The several Elders of the Outer Academy adjusted them directly, then sent the notifications straight to each person's Disciple Token.
This Disciple Token served as proof of identity and a communication tool. Back at the sect, whether exchanging for treasures or accepting missions, it was a spiritual artifact that could not be lost.
Lu Qing had only just entertained the thought when he received such a notification.
The first flicker of Spirit Light from the token was precisely a message issued by the Outer Academy.
[Outer Academy disciple Lu Qing: For cultivators in Spirit Prefecture originally assigned a one-year posting, the posting duration has been extended by two months. Please take note.]
The scope was very clear. Lu Qing could not say whether others had received it as well. Had only Spirit Prefecture been extended? Or were those above planning some major upheaval?
Hard to say. Hard to say.
Lu Qing steadied his thoughts. Under the present circumstances, he would undoubtedly have to continue his posting.
But Lu Qing had now cultivated to the Third Stage of the Purple Mansion Realm. If he went any further, the spiritual energy here would be rather insufficient.
It was not as though he had never surveyed this region. Spirit Terrace Mountain was already considered good; at least it had a Spirit Vein. Otherwise, Lu Qing would not have chosen this place at a glance.
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