The Xu Household likewise liked people such as Xiao Changyuan, who took money to get things done without becoming insatiably greedy.
Seven or eight days later.
Wu Tao's appointment document as an Immortal Official arrived.
Several more days passed, and Xiao Changyuan informed Wu Tao that he would be leaving Qingjiang County and returning to Dragon River Commandery.
"Senior Xiao, you're leaving Qingjiang already? I've only just joined, and there are still so many things I need your guidance on." Looking worried, Wu Tao cupped his fists.
Yet inwardly, he thought, Just as Third Master predicted.
"Qingjiang County is a blessed land that nurtures outstanding people. I would like to stay longer myself, but my lineage has summoned me, so I have no choice but to return. If you ever come to Dragon River, Wu Tao, visit me at the Xiao Household. I will give you a warm welcome."
"Everything left in the Immortal Registry Office is yours."
"With a stipend of one spirit stone every two months, you, too, can reach my current realm if you devote yourself to cultivation."
That very day.
Xiao Changyuan flew away from Qingjiang County on his sword.
County Magistrate Wu and the others at the County Yamen only learned of it after Wu Tao sent a yamen runner to inform them.
"The county magistrate's deputy is Li Zhi of the Xu Household, and now the Immortal Registry Office is controlled by a cultivator recruited by them as well. Heaven's mandate truly rests with the Xu Household."
County Magistrate Wu was filled with emotion. He even felt that before long, he would have to surrender his position as county magistrate.
Perhaps stepping down voluntarily would earn him more goodwill.
At least they still had their marriage alliance.
At first, the Wu Household had thought