Does Act First, Report Later Include Lotus Flower Temple Too?

Cuiyun Circuit is second only to the emperor, above tens of thousands of others.

The threshold that so many people in the Demon Suppression Division could never reach in their entire lives was now right in front of him.

What is the duty of the Inspector?

Luo Zheng was clearly prepared, and answered readily, "I am responsible for inspecting the various states, assisting in suppressing demons, and also have the authority to supervise local forces."

"With a patrol warrant, you can request the cooperation of any local Demon Suppression Division."

"In case of emergency, they have the authority to take initial action and report back afterwards."

He looked at Yang Xiao, his expression gradually becoming serious. "In other words, you're acting first and reporting later!"

Yang Xiao pondered for a moment.

The Dao-Infant Realm is almost equivalent to the top combat power of a continent. These four words carry immense weight and can almost grant one the power to do whatever one wants.

The first thing that popped into his mind wasn't the Demon King of any mountain.

He looked up. "Does this 'act first, report later' policy also include Lotus Flower Temple?"

Luo Zheng was also taken aback by these words.

He then gave a wry smile.

"... Now I believe you're from Qingzhou."

If someone else were to take over this position, their first question would likely be about salary, but his first question was about Lotus Flower Temple.

"Those monks have indeed become increasingly audacious in their actions in Cloud Province over the years."

"But they are indeed one of the forces we've been using to investigate the Hundred-Thousand Demon Mountains, so I can't openly target them."

At this point, Luo Zheng cautioned, "Although I relocated some people from Lotus Flower Temple to the Hundred-Thousand Demon Mountains, there are still quite a few Dao-Infant Realm among the remaining people. Be careful."

"I don't like Lotus Flower Temple, but even I can't just kill someone without asking why."

"If there's evidence that someone should be killed, then kill them. I'll take the blame for you."

Yang Xiao weighed these words in his mind and nodded slightly.

Finally, Luo Zheng looked directly at Yang Xiao, his expression unusually serious. "You can kill demons and punish those who deserve punishment."

But there is one rule that must never be broken!

"We cannot betray the Great Zhou!"

These words were spoken with great weight, and Yang Xiao could vaguely sense the immense killing intent emanating from Luo Zheng.

Fortunately, the killing intent wasn't directed at him.

How do I accept quests? How do I exchange for Spiritual Root?

He nodded again and asked the most important question.

"The position of Inspector is not one where one sits in the office; it's one where one goes out into the world."

Luo Zheng answered readily, "You can handle the requests for help in the archives as you see fit; take on whichever one you wish."

"As for Spiritual Root."

As if anticipating his question, Luo Zheng's tone softened, "Spiritual Root have grades and varying degrees of scarcity."

"Ordinary low-grade Spiritual Root can be exchanged for through years of Merit. If you can endure the years, you will eventually be able to exchange for one."

"As for mid-grade Spiritual Root, we'll have to see what the central government's inventory is like and whether any new discoveries have been made in various regions."

"As for the superior quality..."

He paused.

"Top-grade Spiritual Root are extremely rare; they are treasures that many veteran Dao-Infant Realm experts would fight over. Usually, once they appear in the world, they will attract fierce competition from all sides."

"The higher the grade of the Spiritual Root, the stronger the spiritual energy of the five internal organs it can activate after being incorporated into the Dao Infant, and the deeper the foundation of the Dao Infant will be formed."

Yang Xiao listened quietly.

Pei Xuance only gave a general outline of these words in Qingzhou, but it was only when Luo Zheng came that the layer of "rank" was truly revealed.

Luo Zheng looked at him:

"The grade of your Spiritual Root is the key to determining your foundation in the Nascent Dao-Infant Realm stage."

"As long as you can quell the Demon Plague in Cuiyun Circuit and allow me to focus on external defenses, I'll even snatch... cough cough, find it for you, even a top-grade Spiritual Root."

After listening to Luo Zheng's introduction, Yang Xiao was not blinded by his empty promises.

Instead, he thought of the special function of his sixth Equipment Slot.

[Spirit Nurturing: Allows you to equip Spiritual Root and consumes essence to accelerate their cultivation.]

Previously, he only regarded it as a means of accelerating growth, but now that he heard that Spiritual Root also had the word "grade," he truly understood the value of this slot.

Perhaps "cultivation" here refers to improving one's rank.

A Spiritual Root of low grade may be able to gradually improve its grade through cultivation!

If he can find a usable common Spiritual Root, he will not be completely bound by the requirement to find a superior Spiritual Root.

The veteran Dao Infant cultivators are scrambling to acquire him; all he needs is a suitable Spiritual Root to equip himself with, and he can continuously improve his rank.

Yang Xiao quickly suppressed the excitement in his heart.

[Spirit Nurturing] cannot create Spiritual Root out of thin air.

Regardless of level, one must first possess a Spiritual Root before one can even begin to cultivate it.

It seems I have no choice but to accept this position.

Thinking of this, he looked up at Luo Zheng.

"I'll take it."

Seeing that he finally got a response from Yang Xiao, a hint of joy flashed across Luo Zheng's face. His mouth was almost dry from talking so much; this kid's questions were really detailed.

However, he did not dislike the young man in front of him.

He seems to act very appropriately.

Even if he were to travel to various prefectures in Cuiyun Circuit several times, he shouldn't do anything too reckless.

For example, sneaking into the Hundred-Thousand Demon Mountains is a place where Demon Emperor roam everywhere, and there are restrictions and traps everywhere. It is not a place that one can go to when one has just entered the Dao-Infant Realm.

"Good!"

"Then come with me to take a look around the main government office. Although you won't be spending much time here in the future, you should still at least see it."

Luo Zheng strode towards the door, looking impatient, as if he had been inside for too long and felt uncomfortable.

Follow Luo Zheng into the courtyard of the General Office.

It took less than the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea to visit all the places.

"This row is where those old clerks work; you can ask them any questions you have."

Luo Zheng pointed succinctly to a row of blue-tiled bungalows, which Yang Xiao secretly memorized.

After walking for a short while, Luo Zheng stopped again and pointed to several detached courtyards surrounded by greenery in the depths.

"That's where we usually stay temporarily. You can go and get a room later, but remember, you can't choose the one furthest inside."

"Why?" Yang Xiao asked, puzzled.

Luo Zheng carefully considered his words.

"Those Non-Self kind will surely have different hearts. You should know that the greatest threat to the Great Zhou is the Hundred-Thousand Demon Mountains, where Demon are numerous."

"Our Demon Suppression Division is primarily responsible for guarding the Great Zhou, while the sects located within the Great Zhou are responsible for resisting the Hundred-Thousand Demon Mountains, among which the Xuandu Abbey has the closest relationship with us."

At this point, even Luo Zheng, the Pacification Commissioner of Cuiyun Circuit, showed some apprehension.

"Xuandu Abbey possesses many immortal techniques, which are extremely powerful. If one can master even one or two moves, it will be enough to make one stand out among those of the same realm."

"Sigh, Pei Xuance even took the exam back then."

Luo Zheng sighed, "It seems he didn't pass; otherwise, he wouldn't have been bullied to this extent by Lotus Flower Temple with no one standing up for him."

"That's a bit of a tangent."

Luo Zheng brought the conversation back to the main topic, looking towards the innermost detached courtyard, and reminded Yang Xiao:

"That building is where the cultivators of Xuandu Abbey temporarily reside. They'll be there occasionally, so just be careful not to bother them."

"OK."

Yang Xiao secretly memorized the Xuandu Abbey.

Even Pei Xuance's aptitude is not valued; the threshold for joining the immortal sect seems ridiculously high.

"And what about Lotus Flower Temple? What is its status in the Great Zhou?"

Yang Xiao pondered to himself that he had already incurred a great enmity with Lotus Flower Temple, so he needed to know in advance what kind of status they held in the Great Zhou.