You Have to Take the Prefect Position Whether You Want It or Not

Lin Yi thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "My husband is quite gentle."

"Haha, then so be it. But where did your ' Yin-Yang ' Domain come from?"

The Mansion Master's sudden question caught Lin Yi off guard.

"Don't use your master as an excuse. As far as I know, your Master Wushi, did not obtain any cultivation methods related to the ' Yin-Yang ' Domain from the Gu Family."

Lin Yi said, "Mansion Master, there's no need to get to the bottom of some things."

The Prefect of Tong Pass nodded and looked into the distance. "You've got some of the spirit of Nine-Realm Ancestor. Judging from your performance just now, you're qualified to say that."

"I wouldn't dare..."

"Deputy Prefect Qin, do you know why Prefect of Tong Pass have used 'Gu' as their surname?"

Lin Yi really didn't know this, and could only guess. "Could it be a rule left behind by the Gu Xianhe?"

"That's not the case. It's just that the Prefect of Tong Pass in each generation had to marry into the Gu Family. The previous Nine-Realm Ancestor of the Gu Family, who was at the Ninth Prefect, was my wife."

"This..."

The Prefect of Tong Pass Mansion Master, "Without the support of the Gu Family, one cannot truly become the Prefect of Tong Pass."

Lin Yi asked doubtfully, "Mansion Master, as far as Qin know, the Gu Family is not among the top Martial Family. How can they support the position of Prefect of Tong Pass?"

"You don't understand. The Gu Family was left behind by the Gu Xianhe. Those who have the blood of the Gu Family, or those who have taken the yin essence of the Gu Family Main Line, are tainted with the aura of the Gu Xianhe."

"With this trace of aura, the Prefect of Tong Pass will not encounter any obstacles in wielding the divine artifact left behind by the Gu Xianhe."

Lin Yi asked in surprise, "You mean, besides the Combined Tong Pass Treasure Artifact, Tongguan Prefecture has other divine artifacts?"

"Listen to what Prefect have to say. Although the Prefect of Tong Pass needs the recognition of the Gu Family, it is precisely because of the Gu Family's special status that many Martial Family target the Gu Family. After all, if there are no restrictions, in the long run, the entire Tongguan Prefecture will be Prefect by the Gu Family. Although I have formed a marriage alliance with the Gu Family, I only had one night of joy and have not developed a deep friendship with the Gu Family."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi couldn't help but mutter "scumbag" to himself.

Finally, the Prefect of Tong Pass sighed and said, "As for my surname 'Gu', firstly, it is the rule, and secondly, because the Gu Family Old Ancestor who married me passed away not long after, I felt guilty and changed my name to Gu Chaokuang."

Gu Chaokuang?

It has the feeling of dawn breaking and wild, unrestrained spirit.

Lin Yi nodded. Just now, before his duel with Zhen Changsheng, he had heard Zhen Changsheng roar that name while arguing with the Prefect of Tong Pass.

Gu Chaokuang turned his head and saw that the Zun Sheng and the Ancestral Saint in the hall were still flirting, so he continued, "Do you know He Family I came from before?"

"I don't know."

"The Qian Family."

"The Qian Family?"

Lin Yi's eyes widened; he hadn't expected that the Prefect of Tong Pass was actually from the Qian Family.

Could it be that the ' Qian Heaven ' secret technique in the Tong Pass Scripture Repository was put in by this very person?

"It was just a fallen branch of the Qian Family family, not valued, and even targeted by the main branch of the Qian Family. Later, I gained power and took over Tongguan Prefecture, and then severed ties with the Qian Family. There are very few people who know that I am a member of the Qian Family. Even Qian Poqiong doesn't know."

Lin Yi thought for a moment and asked, "Why are you telling me all this?"

Gu Chaokuang voice, "If you were to marry into the Gu Family and become the Deputy Prefecture Lord of Tong Pass, you would meet all the requirements and be the next Prefect of Tong Pass. I would like to ask you, do you want to become the Prefect of Tong Pass?"

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow, paused, and asked, "If you were to become the Deputy Prefecture Lord of Tong Pass, would there be any restrictions?"

"If it's a restriction, it means severing all ties with the Gu Family and your former family. However, since you don't have the shadow of the Martial Family behind you, you only need to manage your relationship with the Gu Family well and focus on Tongguan Prefecture and the Ancient Domain."

"Furthermore, as the Prefect of Tong Pass, you are not allowed to leave the Ancient Domain unless a Mansion Master is appointed."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi frowned.

"If that's the case, I 'Qin afraid I'm not qualified to be the Prefect of Tong Pass."

Given Lin Yi's current cultivation progress, it probably won't be long before he breaks through to the Class Six Star. At that time, he will not stay in the Ancient Domain as a nanny.

Gu Chaokuang was surprised by Lin Yi's decisive refusal, and sighed, "Think it over carefully, don't rush to agree. The power and resources controlled by the Prefect of Tong Pass are beyond your imagination. Even the Profound Yellow Qi has a share, as well as various special secret techniques."

"Furthermore... the positions of Prefect of Tong Pass and Zun Sheng can determine the fate of the Ancient Domain. If you become Prefect of Tong Pass, the Ancient Domain will follow your will from now on. Even if the people of the Ancient Domain want to deal with Born One, Prefect of Tong Pass can veto it."

"Mansion Master, what do you mean?"

Lin Yi was suddenly taken aback, only then realizing that there was something more to Gu Chaokuang's words.

Gu Chaokuang gave Lin Yi a deep look and said, "That day, when you were suppressing the five Envoy Demon God at Second Tong Pass, there was also a Southern Domain Great Shaman traveling with us. This person said that you resembled Born One. Although your Master Wushi denied it, how could Zun Sheng and I remain indifferent? Afterwards, of course, we investigated your identity and only then did we realize that you are Born One."

Lin Yi took a deep breath and asked, "Does that Zun Sheng also know my identity?"

"Now that I've investigated, I imagine he's also found some clues. After all, your reputation among the Born One is too great. With just a little comparison, we can pinpoint your identity."

Lin Yi frowned. "Then why don't you and Zun Sheng expose me?"

"Because of your performance, even though you impersonated Qin Jian and your starting point was to steal martial arts inheritance in the Ancient Domain, you ultimately protected the Ancient Domain. Of course, most importantly, Wu Shi believed in you. He valued the Ancient Domain far more than I and Zun Sheng. If you were to harm the Ancient Domain, I'm afraid he would grind you to dust before Zun Sheng and I could even make a move."

Hearing this, Lin Yi couldn't help but marvel at Master Wushi, Wu Shi, had.

Of course, we should also be thankful that Zun Sheng and Mansion Master did not harbor any natural malice towards the Born One.

"Mansion Master, since I was Born One, I am probably not suitable to be the Prefect of Tong Pass. Why do you ask me this?"

Gu Chaokuang and said, "Who says that Born One cannot become the Prefect of Tong Pass? If you wish, I can help Wu Shi put you on the throne, but you must prioritize the Ancient Domain."

Lin Yi understood. It seemed that the Lord of Prefect of Tong Pass his Master Wushi: to completely integrate himself into the Ancient Domain so that he would be harmless to the Ancient Domain.

After all, they're all on our side now, how could they possibly harm the power we control?

At this moment, Gu Chaokuang spoke again, "Lin... Deputy Prefect, after the trip to the secret realm, Mansion Master will be traveling with Wu Shi through the black mist to seek the secrets of the ancient times. At that time, Tongguan Prefecture will probably need your care."

Lin Yi said with a bitter face, "Mansion Master, I haven't agreed yet."

Gu Chaokuang: "Mansion Master, consider this your agreement. Don't be ungrateful. If the position of Prefect of Tong Pass is given out, countless Ninth Realm Martial Saint will fight tooth and nail for it. Consider this repayment for helping you conceal your identity..."