The Two City Gods

While a family reunion was taking place in Clear Creek Village, Yin Yunze, enveloped in lightning, arrived at the City God in Qingling County.

At this moment, the style of the City God in front of Yin Yunze was somewhat different from that of the old City God.

At least in terms of appearance, it gives the impression that the person has become a different person.

Stepping into the City God, the size and arrangement of the statues are not particularly fancy; they are almost identical to those in the old City God era.

The first thing that catches the eye is a group of more than ten Yin General, such as Black and White Impermanence, Ox-Head and Horse-Face.

However, what might be a little concerning is...

Besides Ox-Head and Horse-Face, the Black and White Impermanence are also fox-girls with fox ears on their heads, tails swaying behind them, and white hair and red eyes.

Inside the City God, the dozen or so white-haired fox Yin General were seated at the very end, followed by the Martial Judge served on both sides of the City God.

However, the faces of these two Martial Judge were deliberately blurred.

But you can tell from his posture.

The Martial Judge was a robust man, while the Civil Judge was a graceful woman.

Surrounded by Martial Judge was a white-haired girl dressed in official robes.

To be honest, the style of the statues inside this temple...

Those who know will understand that this is actually a legitimate City God. Those who don't might mistake it for a large-scale role-playing game.

However, this new City God, so different from the past and seemingly incongruous, is thriving with worshippers.

The number of worshippers has more than doubled since the old City God era.

The worshippers coming and going sincerely murmured their prayers for the City God Goddess's blessing.

Compared to the old City God's laziness in governance, Guo Jing did not truly acquire the City God's power.

However, the attitude of creating conditions even when none exist is far superior to the old City God's incompetent and lazy behavior.

With the full support of scholars and minor demons, Guo Jing, the female City God, became the most obvious difference between her and the old City God.

A mountain is not famous for its height, but for the immortals who dwell there; water is not sacred for its depth, but for the dragons that inhabit it.

Believers are always the most pragmatic group of people, regardless of whether you are male or female, young or old, human or demon.

Whether or not your god is efficacious is what believers care about most.

After discovering that most of the things people asked of Guo Jing, the City God Goddess, actually came true, the new City God naturally became very popular.

"Your Majesty, you've arrived."

Upon discovering Yin Yunze's arrival, Guo Jing, dressed in an outfit somewhat similar to that of the old City God, also came out from the Dao Field to greet him.

However, the clothes Guo Jing is wearing are only somewhat similar.

Leaving aside the fact that the old City God's robe was a condensation of the Dynastic Karmic Luck, even just considering the style, Guo Jing's robe has many flaws.

To be precise, the robe Guo Jing is wearing can't be considered an official robe at all; it's more like a theatrical costume.

However, ordinary people may not necessarily be able to distinguish between theatrical costumes and official robes.

Even though he has not yet inherited the position of City God, Guo Jing is already Orthodox God, and this place is Guo Jing's temple, so he naturally has the ability to open Dao Field.

However, when Yin Yunze arrived, Guo Jing naturally couldn't treat him the way Yin Yunze had treated them, dragging him into the Dao Field without a word.

After arriving in front of Yin Yunze, Guo Jing respectfully opened a gate to the Dao Field that was invisible to ordinary people.

As Guo Jing entered the City God's Dao Field, Yin Yunze noticed that Dao Field scene inside was somewhat similar to that of the old City God.

However, it is different from the old City God, which is shrouded in black mist and is pitch black all over.

Guo Jing's City God Dao Field, however, was much brighter, lacking that unsettling oppressive atmosphere.

"Your Majesty! You've arrived! Liuyun has missed you so much!"

It's not surprising to see something unclean in City God.

But seeing the dirty thing rushing towards him, Yin Yunze couldn't help but frown.

A gust of cold wind swept up and froze the filthy thing on the spot.

"My lord, you've arrived!"

In contrast to his disrespectful master, Peng Shulan, who had completely switched sides from Xu Hanxian to pursue the promising career of Martial Judge, was much more respectful.

"Greetings, Goddess Yuanjun!"

The rest of the fox spirits Yin General also respectfully bowed and greeted Yin Yunze.

"Your Majesty, please take a seat!"

Guo Jing didn't mind his subordinates' respectful treatment of Yin Yunze at all. Instead, he pointed to the main seat in the center, which belonged to the City God, and invited Yin Yunze to sit there.

"No need, that's your seat."

Yin Yunze, of course, wouldn't actually sit on it.

Yin Yunze casually picked up a long bench covered in ice and snow, sat down, and handed the imperial edict to Guo Jing.

"Jing'er, the imperial edict appointing you as the City God has arrived. Take a look."

"Yes!"

Guo Jing was not surprised that Yin Yunze was able to obtain the document.

Guo Jing remained calm and composed, accepting the document from Yin Yunze with both hands.

As Guo Jing came into contact with this document, similar to Yin Yunze, a Dynastic Karmic Luck descended upon Guo Jing.

Then, very quickly, the Dynastic Karmic Luck condensed on Guo Jing, manifesting in official robes identical to those of the old City God.

However, unlike Yin Yunze's case, this time it wasn't just Guo Jing was implicated.

Inside the City God, there were Zhang Liuyun and Peng Shulan, the Martial Judge.

Furthermore, those fox spirits and Yin General with respectable titles also bear the Dynastic Karmic Luck to varying degrees.

Although, no aura of fortune materialized on them.

However, the increase in the Dynastic Karmic Luck means that their defensive capabilities have been greatly enhanced.

This is also the biggest difference between the City God Subordinate Deity and ordinary Orthodox God Subordinate Deity.

After feeling the changes in herself, Guo Jing was also pleasantly surprised as she fiddled with her official robes.

A fake is a fake. It might fool others, but you can't fool yourself.

But this outfit is real.

From this moment forward, Guo Jing became the true fourth-rank Earl of Manifest Blessings and the Qingling County City God.

As a scholar, Guo Jing also harbored ambitions of becoming an official.

"Congratulations, City God Guo."

Seeing Guo Jing's delighted expression, Yin Yunze smiled and offered his congratulations.

"Your subordinate greets Your Majesty the City God!"

The group of Yin General, led by Peng Shulan, also respectfully uttered this title.

"Ahem, no need for formalities!" Guo Jing nodded, his face also stiff, and said, "Today, this official—"

However, as soon as she opened her mouth, Guo Jing felt that her affected manner was a bit awkward and she couldn't continue.

Of course, all the City God Subordinate Deity, including Peng Shulan, selectively ignored Guo Jing's embarrassment.

They remained respectful and waited for the new City God's instructions.

But this only made Guo Jing even more at a loss for words.

Seeing this, Yin Yunze spoke up to ease Guo Jing's embarrassment, "Alright, now that you've been appointed City God, you must work even harder for the people in the future. You must not repeat the mistakes of the old City God."

Upon hearing this, Guo Jing immediately bowed her head respectfully and said, "I will obey Your Majesty's decree!"

"Um.

Nodding, Yin Yunze brought up another matter. "Now that you are the City God, I have a task for you to handle."

"Your Majesty, please speak!"

Upon hearing this, Guo Jing's expression immediately turned serious.

Since Guo Jing needs to become the City God before this can be done, it's clear that this matter won't be easy.

"I need you to visit the other City God of Anqing Prefecture in the next two days and ask them to come to my Qingnü Hall in three days."

As he spoke, Yin Yunze casually removed a gold hairpin from his head.

The Dynastic Karmic Luck and status contained within this golden hairpin startled Guo Jing.

"Based on this," Yin Yunze said softly, handing the hairpin to Guo Jing, "Tell them that anyone who doesn't come will be considered disrespectful to the County Princess of Qingping!"

Previously, Yin Yunze would have simply been polite to the County City God.

After all, as County God, even if Yin Yunze was stronger than those County City God, he was not qualified to command them.

But now, as the third-rank County Princess of Qingping of Anqing Prefecture, who has the authority to act freely within the prefecture, Yin Yunze can summon them.

A difference of just one word can have completely different implications.

"Your humble servant obeys!"

Guo Jing naturally accepted the order.

After carefully putting away the hairpin, Guo Jing asked with some concern, "Your Majesty, it's not difficult for me to send orders to the County City God, but that—"

"I'll go and talk to the Prefectural City God."

With his business done here, Yin Yunze naturally had to go and see Prefect Liu Zhengyuan and the Prefectural City God.

"Alright, I'll leave this to you. I'm going now."

"Respectfully seeing off Your Majesty!"

Upon hearing this, Guo Jing immediately and respectfully saw Yin Yunze off from the new City God.

After leaving the City God and choosing a direction, Yin Yunze, enveloped in lightning, flew once again towards the main city of Anqing Prefecture.

After spending some time getting to Anqing City, Yin Yunze originally planned to first go to the prefectural government office to see Liu Zhengyuan.

Unexpectedly, not long after Yin Yunze had been hovering in the air above Anqing City, he saw another figure appear before him.

The visitor was dressed in official robes; he was none other than the Prefectural City God of Anqing Prefecture.

As the Prefecture God, the Prefectural City God has also gained the ability to fly.

"Qingnü, instead of staying in your own territory, you've come to my Anqing City to be a guest at my City God?"

Looking at Yin Yunze, the Prefectural City God's tone was somewhat indifferent.

There was no hint of intimacy, but neither was there any significant malice shown.

However, it is clear that the Prefectural City God truly did not take Yin Yunze seriously.

Seeing this, Yin Yunze thought for a moment and then chose to activate the County Princess of Qingping's luck-inducing attire.

After completing his attire in the phoenix coronet and wedding robes, Yin Yunze slightly raised his chin and coldly snorted, "I don't need the City God's permission to come here, do I?"

Although Yin Yunze was no match for the Prefectural City God, he was protected by the phoenix coronet and wedding robes of a third-rank County Princess of Qingping.

At the very least, the fact that Yin Yunze has a surplus of power over Authority over Lightning means that the Prefectural City God is unlikely to forcibly keep Yin Yunze.

Therefore, Yin Yunze no longer needed to act as humbly as an infant god who was not yet a year old, as he had when they first met.

"Qingnü, you, what are you doing—"

As Yin Yunze had not anticipated, the Prefectural City God was also greatly surprised when he saw Yin Yunze dressed in a phoenix coronet and wedding robes.

However, the Prefectural City God's next words almost caused Yin Yunze to lose control of the lightning.

"You're wearing a wedding dress, are you getting married? You, how old are you?! How old are you?! Are you in such a hurry to get married? Among all the deities I've ever seen—"

"You! Meow!"

If he weren't truly outmatched, Yin Yunze would have loved to rush up and scratch the Prefectural City God!

Pointing to the phoenix coronet on his head and the wedding robe on his body, Yin Yunze said angrily, "This is a phoenix coronet and wedding robe, don't you know what that means!"

You----"

"Of course I understand!"

Upon hearing this, the Prefectural City God smiled and teased, "Isn't this just the attire of an ordinary mortal woman on her wedding day?"

Everyone says young girls fall in love early, but I've never seen anyone as early as you, Qingnü Nu! You're still breastfeeding, aren't you?!