Cultivating Immortality from the Book of Life and Death

Chapter 371 Arrangements. (Second Update!)

In front of the government office in Qingrao Prefecture.

"What? The Prefect is not here?"

Lu Maohong's slightly surprised voice rang out as he frowned and looked at the two guards in front of him.

Unlike last time when they were left standing outside, the two constables were extremely humble today. Seeing Lu Maohong's displeasure, one of them immediately smiled apologetically and said, "Please forgive us, fellow Daoists. We can't possibly stop you two now, no matter who we are. The Prefect is indeed not here right now."

Another quickly added, "Yes, the magistrate went out on business the day before yesterday and hasn't returned yet."

"How about this, you two leave a [Transmission Talisman], and we'll send you a message as soon as the Prefect returns!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Maohong remained expressionless, but secretly rejoiced.

In previous years, every time he came to the prefectural government office to handle business, he had to watch the faces of these yamen runners. When had he ever been so imposing as he was now?
Of course, he was also well aware that this respectability had nothing to do with him; it was all because Zheng Que had gained the favor of the prefect...

Thinking of this, Lu Maohong did not continue to make things difficult for the two constables. He simply said in a calm tone, "In that case, we don't need the [transmission talisman]. We'll come back in a couple of days."

The two constables breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, and immediately flattered him enthusiastically, saying, "Thank you for your magnanimity, Fellow Daoist Lu and Fellow Daoist Zheng... Rest assured, once the Prefect returns, we will certainly report your visit to him if we have the opportunity..."

Lu Maohong simply nodded indifferently, then turned and left with Zheng Que.

The two had only walked a few steps when a familiar voice suddenly rang in Zheng Que's ears: "Zheng Que, come here for a moment."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Que was slightly taken aback, but then quickly reacted. He immediately stopped and said to Lu Maohong, "Senior Lu, if there is nothing else, I would like to go back to cultivate first."

Just as Lu Maohong was about to nod, he suddenly remembered something, took out the flying crane jade pendant that Ren Duanwen had just given him from his storage bag, as well as two invitation cards, and handed them all to Zheng Que. He said solemnly, "I have never attended any auctions at Xuanyuanfang. I have already told you some of the rumors I have heard."

"Therefore, I will not accompany you to this auction."

"Take this consignment certificate and invitation."

"I had originally gathered some spirit stones for you, but now that I have those ten ghost servants up for auction, I won't embarrass myself by offering those spirit stones."

"I will be in Dingjia Lane for the next two days."

"If you need anything, just go find it!"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Que did not refuse. Lu Maohong had worked tirelessly for the court for decades, all for the sake of establishing a foundation.

Ever since that day when he met Xiang Songnian and received the reward for Foundation Establishment personally approved by the prefect, if it weren't for his own sake, Lu Maohong should have put aside all other matters and wholeheartedly prepared for Foundation Establishment.

Now that his own troubles have been resolved one after another, it's normal that the other party doesn't want to waste their time participating in this auction.

Zheng Que immediately accepted the item and nodded, saying, "Alright, thank you for your trouble these past two days, Senior Lu. From now on, you don't need to worry about me. I wish you a smooth path in your cultivation and that you will soon achieve Foundation Establishment!"

Lu Maohong smiled and nodded: "Thank you for your kind words!"

The two quickly parted ways. After watching Lu Maohong leave, Zheng Que turned and walked in one direction.

A moment later, he saw the tall figure in a yellow blouse and green skirt in a secluded alley.

Looking at the female cultivator in front of him who was indistinguishable from a living person, Zheng Que knew in his heart that the other party was not really a disciple of the Heavenly Artifact Sect, but Mu Xian Gu in disguise.

While he was thinking, he asked directly, "What is it?"

Mu Xiangu said without any politeness, "This immortal needs a few female cultivators in the Foundation Establishment stage. There are many female cultivators in this city. Pick those with fair skin, no blemishes, and especially no scars. Kill a few more for this immortal."

What?
Zheng Que was stunned. Did Mu Xiangu want him to commit a crime in the city?
Moreover, his current cultivation level is only the ninth level of Qi Refining, yet the other party wants him to kill a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

In a flash, Zheng Que shook his head: "No!" "Don't do anything reckless. There are four Core Formation stage cultivators in this city alone."

"If anything happens, none of us will escape!"

Seeing that Zheng Que disagreed, Mu Xiangu snorted coldly and immediately asked, "Then, do you have any extra ghost servants? Lend me a few."

"Ordinary wandering ghosts won't do; it has to be the kind that has intelligence."

"I think those female ghosts around you are quite nice!"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Que felt that Mu Xian Gu was not planning to do anything good. He thought about it carefully and immediately replied, "My ghost servants are all busy with important matters right now and cannot lend you their hands."

"However, if you only want intelligent subordinates, I can send you a few imperial edicts."

"Any ghost that has received an imperial decree can gain sentience."

Imperial edict?

Mu Xiangu immediately nodded: "If there is an imperial edict, that would be even better!"

Zheng Que nodded slightly and then said, "The aura of the imperial edict is too unique; it's not convenient here."

"You'd better come with me to my cave dwelling."

Without hesitation, Mu Xiangu urged, "Hurry up and go over there!"

So Zheng Que, carrying Mu Xiangu, quickly fled towards the direction of the floating island cave.

A moment later, he used the carriage formed by the jade pendant to bring Mu Xiangu into the Spirit Sea Cave.

As soon as he entered, Mu Xiangu scanned the entire cave with his divine sense and looked at the still tightly closed weapon-forging room, saying, "Are you having your ghost servants forge Yin artifacts?"

Vagina?

Zheng Que was slightly taken aback. What he had Shu Yunying forge was clearly a Buddhist robe!

Thinking to himself, Zheng Que didn't know the specific situation in the weapon-forging room, so he didn't refute it. He only asked, "By the way, how is Gao Yinxia from the Heavenly Weapon Sect doing now?"

Mu Xiangu replied calmly, "That beautiful woman's skin... she's been affected by the Ghost Bride's scheme. She's been in her cave for the past two days, using spiritual energy to cleanse her meridians and regulate her true essence."

"Three days from now, there seems to be an auction at the Crane Cry Tower in this city. They have invited me to attend, but I have not yet accepted."

"Furthermore, I have left a hidden device on that beautiful woman's skin. I will know immediately if anything happens."

Is Gao Yinxia also going to participate in the auction?

Zheng Que immediately noted this down and then said, "I will also attend that auction."

"You'd better accept Gao Yinxia's invitation and go with her."

"If I don't have enough spirit stones, you can help me borrow some from her..."

At this point, he pointed to his forehead and said, "Alright, stand still."

"I now issue you a decree."

"Do not resist, do not hide."

(End of this chapter)