Without much thought, Mu Fusheng immediately answered the Communication Transmission.
A holographic projection of the young Mu Zhan then appeared in the attic, addressing him respectfully:
"Reporting to the Family Head, we have the results!"
"Speak," Mu Fusheng, not particularly surprised by the outcome.
Given that the Taicang Mu Family has clearly shown goodwill, even the Dragon Pool County has to give them some face in order to make his future governance smoother.
It's not difficult to at least treat someone to a meal.
However, the Mu Zhan's answer was beyond his expectations:
"Although Prefect Lin himself did not agree, he agreed to send a Retainer General to the banquet!"
"Close attendants?"
Upon hearing this, not only Mu Fusheng, but even Mu Zhaorong, who was listening quietly to the side, frowned slightly.
Her wide sleeves fluttered, her hair ornaments trembled slightly at her temples, and she asked in a cold voice:
"This prefect has only been in office for two months. Even the servants who bring tea and water will be selected from the countryside. Where would he get Retainer General?"
"So Aunt Rong is here too."
Seeing her approach, Mu Zhan quickly cupped his hands and said, "I'm not entirely sure about that either, but from what I overheard the group of Yao Xuan Envoy from the Dragon Pool Nine Luminaries Division chatting, it must be a newly promoted confidant from the last two days."
"What about the name?" Mu Fusheng asked in a low voice, already somewhat dissatisfied with Lin Huaijin's actions.
Such a grand invitation, yet he still won't come in person! Even if he sent a newly recruited confidant, it's probably just to familiarize him with the situation in Longtan, not to give him face!
But there was no other way.
Who could blame them when the old man was a domain lord at the Dao Evolution Realm?
They are always a cut above those saints!
This is also why Mu Fusheng is so eager to break through.
Only by achieving the Dao Evolution Realm and stepping into the first stage of the [Three Tiers of Knocking Heaven] can the Mu family truly be considered a mainstream family in the Great Sheng Dynasty!
At that time, it will have a certain degree of influence even in the entire Xianjing Continent.
Otherwise, no matter how many saints the Mu family has, they are nothing more than a local tyrant who can only rule over Longtan Grand Commandery!
"They didn't say their names. I was worried that Prefect Lin would notice something was amiss, so I didn't dare to go up and ask," Mu Zhan said somewhat awkwardly.
"Not asking was the right thing to do."
Mu Fusheng loosened his grip on her back, calming the turbulent emotions in his heart, and said:
"For Lin Huaijin to be so eager to promote someone, they must be a top expert in the Nine Luminaries Division, at least at the level of a high-ranking saint."
"Such a person cannot be unknown in the county. Once the news spreads in a few days, people will naturally find out."
"A high-ranking saint..." Mu Zhaorong frowned, feeling a strange sense of unease.
But after thinking it over and over, I couldn't find the source of this irritability, and could only attribute it to the recent major setbacks.
What a pity for my Bloodline Clone...
She shook her head slightly, then looked up at the numerous pieces of evidence on the table in front of her and sighed, "Fine, let the personal attendants be."
"Lin Huaijin's first Retainer General is almost as important as he is. Winning him over would be extremely beneficial for us."
"That's what I think too," Mu Fusheng said calmly, turning around.
"Lin Huaijin is probably still wary of us, which is why he sent this man to spy on us."
"In that case, the best course of action is to treat this man well, so that this new prefect can see the sincerity of the Mu family."
In the eyes of cultivators of their caliber, forging evidence is no simple matter.
Just making the documents on the table look legitimate took Mu Fusheng a lot of time, all to make his later statements more credible.
From this perspective, the arrival of a minor general is actually a good thing.
This way, they won't be biased towards the Supreme Pure Divine Continent and will be more likely to believe the elaborate false accusations they've prepared.
"There's no time to lose, Mu Zhan."
Mu Fusheng glanced at the respectfully kneeling projection of Mu Zhan and instructed, "Go to the prefect's residence again and tell him that the banquet can begin at any time as long as that attendant is available."
"If you're not free today, then we'll schedule it for tomorrow night, and so on."
Headquarters of Dragon Pool Nine Luminaries Division.
As a clear ray of sunlight shone down on the earth, a flying shuttle that had broken through the air from Qingping City finally arrived, gradually approaching the place.
"We've finally arrived."
Looking at the ever-growing building in front of him, Ye Li let out a soft breath.
I've been sitting here until now, and if it weren't for the fact that I can add points without anyone noticing, I'd be bored to death.
A pale blue light curtain hung silently in front of me.
[Premium Martial Skill at the Dao Evolution Realm: Void Shattering Palm (Perfected)!]
[His palm cleaved the void, connecting all realms; the surging tide of chaos shattered the starry sky.]
[Comment: You have successfully mastered this technique, known for its domineering and fierce nature. Driven by the unique Great Void Qi, its power is sufficient to shatter the defenses of any Dao Evolution Realm Domain Lord!]
[Current Malice Points: Points!]
The Void Shattering Palm is an offensive technique that Ye Li carefully selected from the World-Patrolling Legacy.
Although at this stage, the combination of his physical body and Divine Iron is enough for him to deal with most predicaments.
However, in order to explore future branches of the story, Ye Li decided that, if resources were plentiful, he should at least learn a martial art of the corresponding level.
This not only enriches your hand but also adds more possibilities for future strategies.
This also avoids the awkward situation of leaving the elderly's inheritance sitting there unused.
Let's go.
Ye Li was in a rather cheerful mood. He stood up first and greeted Chen Chuan and the other three.
He then began to seriously consider how to discuss the upcoming matters concerning the Mu family with Lin Huaijin.
"..."
Chen Chuan clicked his tongue and, before following them, exchanged a wary glance with the other three.
There was no other reason than that on the return journey, Lord Ye was fiddling with something, which made them feel a chill down their spines from time to time.
Could it be that his skills have improved again?
That's so unbelievable!
Although Chen Chuan didn't mind Lord Ye making progress in Martial Dao, he didn't want his progress to be too rapid.
Watching the already huge gap in strength widen... that feeling is truly unpleasant.
However, compared to when they first set off, Lord Ye's aura of saintly power seemed to have become even more profound.
As Chen Chuan and his three companions were lost in thought...
The Nine Luminaries Shuttle crashed to the ground.
Congratulations on your Lord Ye!
Before Ye Li could even disembark from the flying shuttle, he was startled by a unified shout.
I looked up.
Hundreds of Dragon Pool Yao Xuan Envoy, clad in inkfish-patterned clothing, had gathered here. Leading them was Lin Huaijin, dressed in black armor, who was looking at the young man on the flying shuttle with a smile on his face and undisguised admiration in his eyes.
"Lord Ye, you've worked hard slaying the demon in Qingping City."
His voice held a hint of amusement as he raised his hand and presented a gilded Tiger Tally to the slightly wary Ye Li, then said:
"This is a symbol of your status Retainer General. From now on, seeing it in the county will be the same as seeing me. I just don't know if you are worthy of the weight it symbolizes?"
Only then did Chen Chuan and his companions realize they had been dreaming.
He couldn't help but gasp.
Looking at the gilded tiger Tiger Tally so close to him, Chen Chuan clenched his fists tightly, and his breathing became heavy.
That's a symbol of a lieutenant general!
In other words, he held a commanding position second only to the emperor within the Longtan Grand Commandery!
If we could get our hands on it, even my own younger sister would probably have a bit more confidence in the [Shangqing Palace].
If ordinary Yao Xuan Envoy are the outer armed forces of the Da Sheng Imperial Court, then the Lieutenant Generals are those who have truly entered the Imperial Court's sight and have real power within the prefecture!
"..."
Although Ye Li did not recognize the Tiger Tally in front of him, he could tell just by the sudden intense gazes around him.
He must have been promoted again.
Considering it's not a bad thing, and that I won't be bound by this so-called identity.
In full view of everyone.
After a brief moment of hesitation, the young man finally raised his hand and grasped the still-warm gilded tiger Tiger Tally.
Seeing this, the Dragon Pool Nine Luminaries Division once again erupted in a deafening roar of congratulations:
"Congratulations on General Ye's promotion!!"