Conferred Gods: Start with a Phoenix clone

Chapter 1727 Optimization, Optimization is a Must

Phoenix and Longji both provided strong support for the newly established Three-Department Regulation Office.

Office space, personnel, and troops were all in place long ago. Phoenix even issued imperial edicts to all departments, ordering them to cooperate fully. As for what constitutes "fully," that's a matter of opinion.

When the Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit returned to Heaven and revisited her old haunts, there was nothing to be sad about. She was just doing her job for money, a pure henchman, or at least that's what she considered her henchman.

"Senior Brother, the Thunder Department involves many interests from various parties. Should we really take action against the Thunder Department?" Gui Ling asked.

Duobao said firmly, "The arrow is on the string, and it must be released."

Three days ago, he and Thor had a secret sparring session. They stopped short of defeat, but Thor lost by half a move. With two corpses and a clone, plus the Immortal Execution Sword in his hand, Duobao's strength had already surpassed Thor's.

Even the most senior figures who stagnate will eventually be overtaken by their juniors.

Lei Shen acted fairly uprightly. In addition, there were too many of Wen Zhong's confidants in the Lei Department, so he intended to clean them up so that he could place his own people in the department later. This was a limited form of support for Duo Bao to take action against the Lei Department.

Many of the marshals in the Thunder Department have some connection with the Jie Sect. Shouldn't we make an exception for them?
nonexistent.

Who are these marshals of the Thunder Department? They are former subordinates of Wen Zhong, a disciple of his junior sister, the Holy Mother of Golden Spirit. They are several roundabout people, and have nothing to do with him.

Wen Zhong should give face to his senior uncle, instead of the senior uncle giving face to Wen Zhong in return.

Duobao frowned upon seeing the first name on the list of Lei Bu's research team.

"Junior sister, who is this Marshal Deng Zhong?"

Whose subordinate is this, who is both Deng and Zhong?

Gui Ling guessed his thoughts: "Senior Brother is overthinking it. This Deng Zhong has nothing to do with that person. He just has the surname Deng. I remember he was originally a bandit who was subdued by Wen Zhong and then forced into the Investiture of the Gods."

She knew a lot of information and continued, "There is indeed a Deng family member named Deng Zhong. That Deng Zhong should have been working in Fengdu Mountain. The two of them were both named Deng Zhong, so they are considered to have the same name and surname."

The Deng family had already multiplied before Deng Jiugong and had always been a prominent surname, so it was quite normal for the given name to be "Zhong".

There are just too many people with names like Qin Zhong, Zhao Zhong, and Wang Zhong. In the Tang Dynasty version, the characters have evolved to the level of "complete loyalty." When people talk about them, they mention Li Quanzhong and Zhu Quanzhong, emphasizing their unparalleled loyalty.

Duobao nodded: "I understand. Then the target this time is the four of them: Deng Zhong, Xin Huan, Zhang Jie, and Tao Rong. I'll trouble you to make the trip, Junior Sister."

"Yes."

"Deng Tianjun, can we talk?"

As the head of the twenty-four marshals of the Thunder Department, Deng Zhong was previously Wen Zhong's right-hand man, and he knew the Holy Mother Guiling.

He was a little surprised to see this person from the Thunder Department specifically asking for his name.

It's like a former executive who resigned comes back to the company and wants to have a chat with you. We do know each other, but there's nothing to talk about, right?
“Since the Lord Yuan has invited me, I dare not refuse. Please come in.”

"please."

Instead of discussing their past relationship, Guiling Shengmu and Deng Zhong talked about each other's specific work in the Thunder Department.

Deng Zhong from Deng Chanyu's side is a normal person, but this Marshal Deng Zhong from the Heavenly Court looks very abstract. His face is as blue as indigo, his hair is as red as cinnabar, and he has a huge mouth and fangs. He looks exactly like a monster.

Why did Wen Zhong trust Deng Zhong? Did he have a problem with his taste? You can refer to the appearance of Wen Zhong's senior brother Yu Yuan. Yu Yuan had a face as blue as indigo, red hair, and fangs. Does that sound strangely familiar? That's right, Wen Zhong likes people who look like that.

Deng Zhong's appearance was abstract, but his mind was not. He sensed the insincerity in Guiling Shengmu's words and, considering some recent rumors circulating in Heaven, became wary. The two only talked for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea before Deng Zhong ended the conversation, citing "busy official duties."

Over the next two days, Gui Ling spoke with Xin Huan, Zhang Jie, and Tao Rong, but nothing substantial came of it.

Deng Zhong and Xin Huan whispered to each other, and instead of going through the main gate, they entered the Lei Department through the side gate.

As soon as I entered, I was stunned. I saw the Holy Mother of Tortoise Spirit dressed in a sky-blue palace gown, holding a book in her hand, occasionally picking up a pen to write something on it, but I didn't know what she was writing.

"Why did Yuanjun come to the Thunder Department?" Deng Zhong had some guesses, so he asked directly.

The Holy Mother of Tortoise Spirit bowed to the east and said, "I have come on the orders of the Three Offices Regulations Office to assess the daily work of you Heavenly Lords and to make records. You need not take it to heart; just pretend I don't exist."

Deng Zhong was skeptical, so he found Zhang Jie and asked him some questions. He then learned that the Holy Mother Guiling's current position was "Inspector of the Regulations Department," responsible for recording. What exactly did she record? She recorded everything. As long as it happened in her work, she would record it in great detail.

Fortunately, both the "Inspector General of Regulations" and the "Inspector General of the Three Departments" were temporary positions and might be abolished at any time.

Deng Zhong gave his brothers a wink, signaling them to be careful and not to run into trouble.

Seven days later.

Duobao received the records of the Holy Mother Guiling from the Thunder Department.

Deng Zhong was very vigilant and had been working diligently these past few days, which could be described as being loyal to his duties. Xin Huan's performance was also acceptable, but Zhang Jie and Tao Rong were not.

Deng Zhongneng reminded him once, twice, but not repeatedly. He said, "We are sworn brothers, not godfather and godson."

Zhang Jie's whereabouts are quite abstract in the records of the Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit.

On the fifth day of the third month, Zhang Jie played cards with his subordinates.

On the sixth day of the third lunar month, Zhang Jie played cards with his subordinates.

On the seventh day of the third lunar month, Zhang Jie was still playing cards with his subordinates.

On the eighth day of the third month, Zhang Jie led three Thunder Gods and more than a hundred heavenly soldiers to the Poison Dragon Valley in the north to bring rain. The original plan was to bring clouds at 7:00 AM, thunder at 9:00 AM, and rain at 11:00 PM, but due to drinking, he was delayed by a quarter of an hour.

On the ninth day of the third month, Zhang Jie continued playing cards with his subordinates.

Duobao sneered. If it weren't for the Investiture of the Gods, would such a stupid creature have become a god? Does he even deserve it?
He picked up the vermilion brush and quickly wrote a document, then held it up to the three tablets of Heaven, Earth, and Man beside him.

There was a loud bang.

Deng Zhong was listed on the Heavenly List, and his salary increased by 10%.

Xin Huan entered the local rankings, and her salary remained the same as before.

Zhang Jie and Tao Rong are on the list of humans, so they are kicked out of the Heavenly Court system and sent to the mortal world to deal with eight million hungry ghosts!

"I refuse to accept this! I have shed blood for the Heavenly Court, and I have rendered meritorious service to the Thunder Department! I refuse to accept this! Why have you revoked my divine office? Who gave you this right?!" Tao Rong continued to cry out his injustice in front of the Bureau of Regulations for the Three Departments.

He lost his marshal position, and all the magical power he had cultivated through the power of incense offerings vanished into thin air.

Duobao didn't care about the grievances of such a small person at all. With a wave of his hand, two strong heavenly generals escorted Tao Rong to the mortal world.

(End of this chapter)