The most secure job in Dajin

Chapter 365, Nine Streets Hall
Hua Changxi stayed at the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence for less than an hour before leaving and returning directly to the Department of Medicine.

Three years have passed, and apart from having more staff, the Department of Pharmaceuticals has remained unchanged.

The return of Hua Changxi has sparked much discussion throughout the Department of Medicine.

"Has Peak Master Hua really been recuperating for the past three years?"

"If the Duke of Liang really seriously injured Peak Master Hua, would she dare to provoke the Duke of Liang's mansion as soon as she recovers?"

While ordinary cultivators focused on the feud between Hua Changxi and the Duke of Liang, Xia Zhen, Prince Shou, and others were more concerned about the fact that more than twenty members of the Hua family had been taken into the Xuanyuan Mansion.

The members of Lingjing Pavilion and Qihuang Pavilion were all deep in thought, wondering: What did Hua Changxi do to make the five generals of Xuanyuan agree to accept all the members of the Hua family?

For Dan Yuan Peak, Hua Changxi was like the backbone of the team, and her return brought only joy to everyone on the peak.

"master."

Yu Fu and the other three had been waiting at the entrance of the Medical Department for a long time. As soon as they saw Hua Changxi, they happily went to greet her.

Hua Changxi saw the four of them and, as she walked into the Department of Medicine, asked with a smile, "How was Danyuan Peak while I was away?"

Zhou Shou, who was directly in charge of issuing missions and handling all matters at Dan Yuan Peak, immediately replied, "Master, rest assured, everything is fine at Dan Yuan Peak. The second level of the secret realm has been fully developed."

"The assessment tasks you previously assigned are conducted every year at the end of the year, and each year a group of outstanding disciples are selected. These people are assigned to the planting department, processing department, alchemy department, and lecturer hall of the task hall."

Yu Fu added, "Nowadays, the monthly allowances for all the apprentices on Danyuan Peak are distributed using pills refined by the Alchemy Department."

Hua Changxi knew that Danyuan Peak was operating well, so he was relieved and said to Zhou Shou and the other three, "After you return to the peak, summarize the situation of each department of Danyuan Peak over the past three years and bring it to me in the bamboo house."

The four immediately agreed.

At this moment, Hua Changxi and Yu Fu arrived at the former Medical Department building, but the plaque of "Medical Department" has now been replaced with the three characters "Jiujietang".

Seeing this, Hua Changxi stopped and asked, "Has something unusual happened at the Department of Medicine?"

Yu Fu glanced at the Jiujietang office and knew what Hua Changxi was asking. He quickly replied, "Following Lingjingge and Qihuangge, the Medical Department now has another Jiujietang."

Hua Changxi's eyes flickered: "Nine Streets Hall?"

Behind Lingjing Pavilion is the Xia family, a family that protects the Dao; behind Qihuang Pavilion is a powerful family headed by the royal family; and who is behind this newly emerging Jiujie Hall?

"Who is in charge of the Nine Streets Hall?"

Yu Fu: "It was Tong Zhou, the former chief alchemist of the Second Street."

Hua Changxi narrowed his eyes: "Tong Zhou, the Pharmacist? I feel like I've heard that name somewhere before."

Yu Fu reminded him, "Does Master remember Gu Jinfan from the Duke of Xin's Mansion? Pharmacist Tong is her master."

Hua Changxi's expression turned serious when she heard Gu Jinfan's name. She looked at Yu Fu and asked, "You mean the people behind Jiujietang are nobles?"

Yu Fu shook his head: "I don't know about that. To be honest, the Medical Department is in a mess these days. The members of Lingjing Pavilion and Qihuang Pavilion are mixed up, and the relationships behind the people of Jiujietang are also very complicated."

"However, on the surface, the main members of the Nine Streets Hall are the former group of more outstanding alchemists and their disciples."

If you continue walking forward, you'll reach the pilgrimage route.

Looking at the green flames burning at the intersection of First Street and Second Street on Pilgrimage Road, Hua Changxi's eyes flashed, and then she walked into the alley next door without hesitation.

Although they didn't know why Hua Changxi didn't take the pilgrimage route, Yu Fu and the other three followed without hesitation.

"master."

Just as Hua Changxi reached the alley entrance, Yu Fu called out to her.

Yu Fu: "Master, look! That's Pharmacist Tong Zhou, the current head of Jiujietang."

Hua Changxi looked over and saw several cultivators walking out of Jiujie Hall.

The next moment, her eyebrows shot up.

One of the cultivators accompanying Tong Zhou was actually a Spirit Platform Realm cultivator!

"Who is that blue-robed cultivator next to Pharmacist Tong?"

Yu Fu looked over and said, "It's Wen Shouren, the alchemist Wen. He's a fourth-grade alchemist. He handles many affairs of the Nine Streets Hall for Pharmacist Tong. You could say he's Pharmacist Tong's right-hand man."

Hua Changxi's lips curled up. A deputy?

Pharmacist Tong is merely a Nascent Soul stage cultivator, while Wen Shouren is a Spirit Platform stage cultivator who has opened his Sea of ​​Consciousness. Outsiders have probably got it backwards—who is the master and who is the assistant!
Just then, Tong Zhou and Wen Shouren also looked in their direction.

Hua Changxi had no intention of greeting the two of them. She nodded to them and then turned and stepped into the alley.

Watching Hua Changxi leave with Yu Fu and the other three, Tong Zhou chuckled, "This Peak Master Hua is indeed as arrogant as the rumors say."

Wen Shouren glanced at him: "Would you ask the Five Generals of Xuanyuan to look at you even once?"

Tong Zhou was stunned. Did Elder Wen think that Hua Changxi's status was already on par with the Five Generals of Xuanyuan?

Wen Shouren ignored Tong Zhou, glanced at the alley where Hua Changxi had disappeared, and then looked at the pilgrimage road next to it.

Returning to Danyuan Peak via the pilgrimage route is the shortest route. Taking other alleys would inevitably involve going around in circles. Is this a case of not wanting to take the pilgrimage route, instead of the shortest one?

While crossing the Nine Streets, Hua Changxi suddenly asked Yu Fu and the other three, "Are there any people on Danyuan Peak who have close ties with the Nine Streets Hall?"

Yu Fu, Zhou Shou, and Zhao Xi all shook their heads, but Jia Lu suddenly said, "When I was on my rounds, I saw Wan Feng from the Personnel Department chatting with Wen Shouren."

"However, that time it was Jiujietang who wanted to buy a batch of spiritual herbs from Danyuan Peak, and it was Wan Feng who received Wen Shouren."

Upon hearing this, Hua Changxi chuckled, having roughly guessed who was behind Jiujietang.

Successor of the Dan Sheng Temple!
That Wen Shouren should be someone of the same status as Elder Yiming of the Weapon Saint Palace.

She had previously thought that the successors of the Dan Sheng Temple would continue to ignore the current state of the Medical Department, but now it seems that they can no longer sit still and have begun to take matters into their own hands.

Hua Changxi never intended to vie for power or profit with the Dan Sheng Hall. She had neither the inclination nor the energy or time for it. She simply wanted to use this platform to improve her medical and alchemical skills and, incidentally, spread them.

Therefore, she didn't care much about the 'entry' of the Dan Sheng Temple successor.

In short, as long as it doesn't affect her, let them do whatever they want.

Soon, Hua Changxi and the other three returned to Danyuan Peak.

When Danyuan Peak first appeared, it was barren; but now, it has been completely transformed, and the entire mountain has become lush and green.

Looking at the vibrant Dan Yuan Peak, Hua Changxi couldn't help but smile, and her eyes were filled with a joyful smile.

"Jiuniang!"

As soon as Hua Changxi arrived at Danyuan Peak, Hua Sanlang hurriedly arrived with several members of the Hua clan.

Upon meeting, Hua Sanlang couldn't wait to ask, "Ninth Sister, I heard that you've arranged for our whole family to be placed in the Xuanyuan Mansion. Is that true?"

Hua Changxi was surprised that the news spread so quickly, and then smiled with relief.

It must have been passed down by Uncle Hua and his son.

With the news that the Hua family had joined the Xuanyuan Mansion, the affair between the Duke of Liang and her had to come to an end. Tomorrow, the Duke of Liang would have no choice but to come to Danyuan Peak.

Hua Changxi looked at Hua Sanlang: "It's true, Third Brother. You can think about it carefully. Do you want to stay on Danyuan Peak or join the Xuanyuan Mansion with your family?"

Hua Sanlang was stunned. It was true! Jiu Niang really had the ability to bring their whole family into the Xuanyuan Mansion!
Seeing that he was deep in thought, Hua Changxi walked past him and continued up the mountain.

Yu Fu and the other three quickly caught up: "Master, the Duke of Liang is visiting tomorrow. What preparations do we need to make?"

Hua Changxi: "No need."

On the way thereafter, Yu Fu and the other three reported their respective tasks to Hua Changxi, and only stopped when they escorted the person to the bamboo house.

"Master, please rest first. We will go back and summarize all the affairs of Danyuan Peak over the past three years, and send them to you in a couple of days."

Jia Lu, Zhou Shou, and Zhao Xi prepared to turn back, but Yu Fu hesitated to speak.

Hua Changxi looked at him: "What, is there something else?"

Yu Fu hesitated for a moment, but still said, "It's like this, Master. In the three years you were away, Sanlang would take a sum of pills from the logistics department every three months, saying it was to help support his family."

"I just want to ask, what should be done about the follow-up of this expenditure?"

Hua Changxi didn't care about the small amount of resources, but after thinking for a moment, she still said, "Deduct it from my third brother's monthly allowance."

Upon hearing this, Yu Fu immediately smiled and said, "Yes, I know what to do."

(End of this chapter)