Unlimited employment

Chapter 138, Section 137: [The Daoist Canon of Longevity]

"Tokyo?"

Bianliang, the capital of the Song Dynasty, was the capital of the Eastern Capital. If the aura of malevolent energy was distributed from Bianliang, it would mean that the emperor was in charge of this grand feast.

Just as Chen Sheng was about to ask for more details, Zhang Xubai in front of him took the initiative to explain.

"Yes, the Taoist sect is going to refine such a big thing as Gang Sha. How could they possibly accomplish it without the support of the government?"

The letter I'm giving you will allow you to enter Tokyo without being rashly attacked by the city's defensive formation, and to go directly to the Daolu Si Yamen (the office of the Daolu Bureau) and meet the current Left Daolu Lu (the official in charge of the Daolu Bureau).

At that time, you will only need to show your fourth-level cultivation to be granted a seventh-rank nominal position by the Dao Records Office.

But the Emperor is the ruler of the country, presiding over the dragon's energy, managing the affairs of the land and the nation, and handling countless matters daily. Even though you are a fourth-level cultivator, you cannot simply meet him whenever you wish.

Even if you meet the emperor, whether you can win his favor and how much of his influence you will gain is still unknown.

Upon hearing this, Chen Sheng's heart stirred.

He immediately covered his face with his hands, spat out a bottle of pills from the lungs of the Pot Heaven, and stuffed it into Zhang Xubai's hand.

"I am just a country bumpkin and am not familiar with the people and things in the capital. I hope you can give me some pointers."

This elixir is a treasure from the Dragon Palace of the East Sea. Even a fourth-level cultivator can extend their lifespan by several years after consuming it, making it a priceless gift.

Zhang Xubai didn't even look at it, but pushed the pill back and stroked his beard as he spoke.

"I dare not presume to offer guidance, but as a fellow practitioner, I can point you in the right direction."

Several years ago, the Emperor expanded the Shangqing Palace and ordered the Daoist Registry to search for Daoist books throughout the land to compile the "Wanshou Daozang" (Ten Thousand Longevity Daoist Canon). If you could offer your cultivation methods and contribute greatly to the search for Daoist books, you might be granted a cursed aura.

What?
You have to work hard like a dog and depend on the emperor's mood just to have a chance to get a bit of malevolent energy.
It's worth noting that Chen Sheng, while traveling and enjoying himself in Liangzhe Road for several years, was able to find two hidden magical artifacts.

With that time, he might as well travel all over the mountains and rivers of the Song Dynasty, and with his [One Qi Connects with the Spirit] perception of the evil spirits, his gains would probably be no less than licking the emperor's dermatitis.

However, the fact that the emperor was collecting Taoist books from all over the country to compile the "Wanshou Daozang" is indeed a very valuable piece of information.

Through years of observation, it has been found that this fruit also contains the Thirty-Six Heavenly Arts and the Seventy-Two Earthly Arts.

The Taoist arts that Chen Sheng obtained from the evil spirits of the Ten Thousand Soul Banner were incomplete; perhaps they could be supplemented through the "Wanshou Daozang" (Taoist Canon of Longevity).

At this time, the Liangshan bandits' aura of malevolence was not yet fully developed, so they could have gone to Tokyo first.

It's not too late to come here after the Liangshan rebels have been wiped out.

As for the emperor and various Taoist sects regarding the 108 streams of Qi as their private property, they would certainly guard them closely, which is not a major problem.

Chen Sheng wasn't a native of this fruit. Once the evil energy was collected, he could easily steal and rob it, then return to the main world with the 108 strands of evil energy. Unless someone could ascend with him, no one could catch him.

With such a rich harvest, this opportunity for reincarnation has not been wasted.

If I go to Tokyo this time, I can not only secretly read the "Wanshou Daozang" (a collection of Taoist scriptures), but also take the opportunity to find out about the situation of the imperial court and the Taoist sect.

boom!
A violent explosion rang out in the water.

Chen Sheng raised his eyes slightly and realized that the demonic body of the Red Captain, who was still fighting in the marsh, had collapsed.

In the engulfing flames of their self-destruction, they were reduced to ashes.

Finally victorious, Black Whirlwind ran around in the pool, excitedly waving its eight arms, shaking its three dog heads, and barking wildly.

Chen Sheng did not linger his gaze on it for long, but instead used the [Insight Through Walls] technique to look at the sky above.

There, a fourth-level cultivator hovered invisibly, watching Chen Sheng intently.

It's obvious that if he were still lingering on Liangshan, this person would join forces with Zhang Xubai on the ground to attack him.

With the Sea-Stabilizing Divine Needle, a combat-type Yama-Fu treasure, one might not necessarily lose in a three-on-one fight. However, since the 108 streams of Qi are not yet fully developed, there's no need to alert the enemy.

"Looks like I have to go to Tokyo today."

With a faint smile, Chen Sheng put away the pills in his hand and looked at Zhang Xubai, who was eating noodles with his head down.

"In any case, Lin Suling thanks you for your guidance, fellow Daoist, and will definitely repay you in the future."

As he spoke, he placed an ounce of silver on the food stall table, which then transformed into a bolt of lightning and shot into the sky, flying southwest.

After flying high into the sky, you can see that the imperial court and the Liangshan army have already started fighting.

The shouts were deafening, the sounds of battle could be heard for dozens of miles, blood stained large areas of water, and dark clouds covered half the sky above the battlefield.

Nourished by war, bloodshed, and slaughter, the more than one hundred streams of fortune in the clouds grew ever stronger and brighter.

……

Shortly after Chen Sheng left, a Taoist priest dressed in purple robes landed next to Zhang Xubai and began to mock him.

"It's really rare to see that Master Zhang, who specializes in the [Primordial Creation Technique], actually lost to someone else in dog fighting."

If this gets out, it will probably cause an uproar among Taoist priests everywhere.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xubai gave a self-deprecating laugh.

"This person is blessed by the Ziwei star, but his fortune is surrounded by demonic energy. He has both the aura of Taoist magic and the aura of Buddhist light, making him truly unfathomable."

Nowadays, the Taoist sect is thriving. Any fourth-level Taoist cultivator who goes to Tokyo can obtain a nominal official position. However, this cultivator who is destined to be an emperor will definitely not be favored by the officials.

When I competed with him before, I didn't mention the matter of official appointment because I didn't want him to enter the dangerous and dangerous city of Tokyo.

Unexpectedly, I was the one who was narrow-minded and lost the battle of wits.

Since he has such abilities, it wouldn't be bad for him to try his luck in Tokyo.

Chen Sheng's [Star Calculation] technique was only at the very beginning, so it naturally could not be hidden from the eyes of cultivators of the same level.

The purple-robed Taoist priest said noncommittally.

"When you're poor, you should focus on your own well-being. We're just disillusioned people who have been expelled from the central government. We met by chance, and it's already more than enough that we've offered him this much guidance."

As they talked, the conversation gradually drifted to other topics.

"Speaking of which, the Emperor intends to monopolize the thirty-six portions of the Qi in Liangshan and use the concept of endless tribulations and infinite possibilities to refine an elixir of immortality that the Emperor can consume."

Do you think this can work?

"It's probably fake. Since ancient times, which emperor has ever been able to live forever?"

It's all those wicked Taoist priests, Zhang Jixian, Wang Wenqing, and Liu Hunkang, who are bewitching the Emperor."

"Alas! If it weren't for the bewitching influence of these evil Taoists, how could the Emperor have become the Taoist Emperor, willing to suppress Buddhism and allow Taoism to have its current influence?"

Although we were ostracized, we were ultimately beneficiaries of this farce, it really was...

At this point, the Taoist priest suddenly stopped and looked at the piece of silver that Chen Sheng had left on the table.

He raised his hand and unleashed a burst of fire, vaporizing the silver.

"What a brilliant eavesdropping technique! Using magic on silver to listen in, making this old Taoist priest only realize it now."

(End of this chapter)