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Daoist temple.

Fang Weiyan watched the koi fish bring him good fortune.

Of the five koi, apart from the fiery red one, the others all shimmered with a faint glow.

It's clear that it has a somewhat mystical quality.

"By the way, how are the cultivation levels divided among you?"

Fang Weiyan voiced his doubts, as he still didn't know how these demons were ranked.

"Our rank is the same as that of the Underworld Administration."

Silver Scale replied matter-of-factly, "From the very beginning, it's about Spirit Gathering, Transformation, then the Spirit Platform, Flower Blooming."

"Spirit Gathering? Transformation?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Weiyan immediately recalled the strange phenomenon he had witnessed earlier, where the Earth God was about to manifest.

Therefore, when the Earth God can manifest, it is the so-called Transformation stage.

Spirit Gathering should be the lowest level.

"Yes, Spirit Gathering is the entry level. Generally speaking, it means that one has awakened spiritual intelligence. The Transformation Underworld Administration are no different from us; they can all manifest human form, which is called the Transformation Stage."

Silver Scale spoke softly.

"As for the Spirit Platform and the Flower Blooming, the Spirit Platform cultivates spiritual awareness, while the Flower Blooming cultivates Divine Ability. Each person's cultivated flower is different, and the Divine Ability of the flower cannot be generalized."

Silver Scale spoke carefully to Fang Weiyan.

However, this was rather general, mainly because Silver Scale didn't know much either, as she hadn't reached that level yet.

Fang Weiyan listened from the side and gained a general understanding of the different levels of cultivation.

Initially, the Spirit Gathering referred to the Demon Race or the Underworld Administration; once spiritual intelligence was awakened, it was considered to have been achieved.

Next comes the Transformation, which is quite difficult at this stage.

To be honest, Tao Lingluo seems to be at least at the Transformation, right? The other party's remnant soul is in human form.

Fang Weiyan couldn't help but think of Tao Lingluo at this moment.

Spirit Platform other party's explanation wasn't very clear, and Fang Weiyan didn't quite understand either.

Fang Weiyan did understand a little about what the other party meant by the Flower Blooming Stage." It seemed that upon reaching this stage of cultivation, a flower would bloom.

Depending on the type of flower, one can acquire certain Divine Ability.

As they were talking, the koi had already finished their work.

Upon seeing this, Fang Weiyan took the five koi back to Linbei County.

The next day.

Fang Weiyan very early, and the refugees who had just arrived in Linbei County were already waiting outside the yamen.

Since returning yesterday and having something to eat, and hearing the constables say that they would receive food if they waited in front of the yamen at mealtimes, they have been waiting here.

Knowing that the fine salt here wasn't significantly different from that on Earth, Fang Weiyan began distributing some fine salt.

The previously distributed grain included half a head of cabbage, and now there's also a little bit of fine salt.

The people were incredibly excited to receive the grain.

He was secretly grateful to the master. Since following the master, life had been getting better and better. First, there was food, then vegetables, and then fine salt.

Following the adults around like this, I figured I wouldn't have to suffer in the future.

"Grown ups."

Just as Fang Weiyan had some grain moved out and distributed it according to the previous amount, an old voice rang in his ears.

Upon hearing the voice, Fang Weiyan.

What is it?

The local earth god rarely visits him; he spends most of his time refining the Incense Offerings he gives to others.

I wonder what's going on today?

"My lord, the Emperor should be sending someone soon. We will then take you to the capital."

The voice of the Earth God rang out from the side, not very loud, but it felt like a thunderclap to Fang Weiyan.

"What did you say? How did the Emperor know about me?"

Fang Weiyan was getting anxious. What was going on? Why would the capital send someone to Linbei County, and how did they know about him?

Hearing the Earth God's words, it was clear that the other party had specifically requested to take him to the capital.

He had just found out yesterday that the situation in the capital was not good.

Why send him to the capital now? What would he do there? He'd much rather stay in Linbei County and develop his career here.

"The rank of an official is conferred by a minor deity in the Book of the Dead, which is then transmitted to the Underworld Administration Office in the capital. The Emperor then reviews the Book of the Dead, thus preventing the Emperor from conferring another rank on the magistrate of Linbei County."

Therefore, His Majesty is aware of your status.

The land disclosure needs to be explained.

If the Underworld Administration in various regions find that there have been no officials in the area for a long time, they may appoint officials themselves.

However, after the investiture, it needs to be sent to the Underworld Administration Office in the capital for registration, and then reviewed by the emperor.

Otherwise, if an official is appointed here, and the capital sends someone to take up the post, we might run into trouble.

Fang Weiyan was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. "Even if you know me, why did you ask me to go to the capital?"

Fang Weiyan been to the capital, but he didn't want to go.

He just wanted to settle down here, develop Linbei County, and have a place to call his own, while also trying to figure out if he could acquire supernatural powers.

Once Fang Weiyan went to the capital, he felt rootless and adrift, and the whole situation seemed incredibly dangerous.

"It must be because His Majesty values talent. Your Excellency has been able to restore some vitality to Linbei County in such a short time. His Majesty has taken a liking to you and will naturally want to entrust you with important responsibilities."

The Earth God explained, "The Jiang Kingdom is currently in a time of crisis, and naturally it needs someone like you to support Jiang Kingdom."

Fang Weiyan frowned deeply as he listened; he understood what the Earth God had said.

The emperor of the Jiang Kingdom felt that a capable person had emerged from his ranks, and Jiang Kingdom was currently lacking such a person, so he specifically wanted to recruit him and send him to the capital.

Being valued is a good thing, but the problem is...

So many of the emperor's children have been murdered; if the emperor were to give him an important position now, wouldn't many people be tempted to kill him?

Fang Weiyan shuddered at the thought.

He still hoped to stay in Linbei County and develop his business peacefully, little by little.

"If the imperial family sends people then, can we refuse them?"

Fang Weiyan thought for a moment and decided to ask if he could refuse. If he couldn't refuse, he would think of other ways.

"... This humble official has never heard of any official who would dare to refuse the Emperor."

The Earth God's words were like a bucket of cold water poured on Fang Weiyan.

"And what about the current emperor?"

Fang Weiyan thought for a moment, then continued to ask.

"The current emperor, generally speaking, can be described as diligent and resourceful in governing the country. Although Linbei County has fallen into such a state of decline, the emperor had previously sent many capable people to Linbei County, but they were all eaten by demons on the way."

The Earth God sighed; he was well aware of the matter.

The emperor sent many people, but they all died on the way. By then, he no longer had much divine power, so he could not protect the officials who came to take up their posts.