I am a demonic cultivator, not a capitalist with a conscience.

Chapter 497 They Are Not Good People (66)

As the fog gradually dissipated, Lei Bu Zheng Shen and the high-ranking officials of Changsheng Prefecture noticed the current situation and sent people to inspect it.

Accompanied by a bolt of lightning, two figures, one in black and one in white, landed in Wenchang.

One was the temple keeper of the Thunder God, and the other was an inspector of the Changsheng Prefecture Supervisory Bureau, and they happened to be acquaintances.

Upon seeing the other party, the temple keeper of the Thunder God said with a smile, "What a coincidence, it's you again."

The two had visited once before when dealing with the former committee's accusations against Tianyuan, and they vividly remembered Tianyuan at that time.

The inspector general managed a weak smile, though he was clearly exhausted.

Seeing this, the temple keeper asked in confusion, "What's wrong, sir? Has something happened in Changsheng Prefecture?"

Lei Bu Zheng Shen not only manages Chang Sheng Zhou, but is also responsible for supervising illegal activities in other states, so he cannot keep his eyes on Chang Sheng Zhou all the time.

Upon hearing the temple keeper's question, the chief inspector sighed helplessly, "Recently, there have indeed been some problems in Changsheng Prefecture. The high-ranking officials in the prefecture are getting a bit too big for their britches and want to extend their reach into the Censorate. Moreover, one of my subordinates has been quite arrogant lately. Just thinking about how he's in Tianyuan makes me reluctant to come here."

"Is that smug subordinate you're talking about me?"

He immediately turned around and saw a man walking over with a gong and drum, making quite a scene.

Zhong Zheng lay scattered on the ground, his two hands beating a large drum, his two feet supporting his head, while the rest of his body floated in the air with the help of the Foundation Establishment Old Ghost inside the Human Emperor Flag, holding musical instruments and making various loud sounds.

On Zhong Zheng's head was a flag with the words "Heaven and earth, I alone am supreme! Now that you have seen the team leader, why do you not bow?"

Upon seeing the ostentatious bell, the temple keeper couldn't help but exclaim "Wow!" and then pointed at the bell, asking, "How much does this toy cost per pound?"

“You can take it for free if you want.” The inspector general sighed, rubbing his head. “Seriously, I know there’s something wrong with making this guy the team leader, but we had no choice but to agree at the time.”

The right to use the "Primordial Spirit Mystic Method" was in Zhong Zheng's hands. When Zhong Zheng resigned, the use of the "Primordial Spirit Mystic Method" in Changsheng Prefecture became illegal, and thus became a weapon for Zhuge Xingjun to attack the economic department of Changsheng Prefecture.

In order to deal with the other party's attack, they had no choice but to bring Zhong Zheng back and give him the honorary position of honorary group leader.

Unexpectedly, the other party started to show off.

He has to carry a sign wherever he goes. He used to come to report every few months, but now he comes every few days, which is quite annoying.

Unfortunately, she can't live without him now, so she can only let Zhong Zheng come and cause trouble.

He refused when they asked Zhong Zheng to join the Control Yuan, but who would have thought he would actually get in in the end?

Everyone in Tianyuan is a menace!

Besides Zhong Zheng, another scourge came along with him.

The incarnation of Wenchang Xingjun, Zhuge Xingjun!

Seeing the other person reminds the inspector general of his embarrassing situation in Changsheng Prefecture, where he had to beg for help, and it hasn't even been a few days yet.

The other party is from Wenchang City, but this time they are clearly here to support Tianyuan. Even if they don't say anything, they are already very intimidating.

Bowing to the two men, the Inspector General solemnly said, "Gentlemen, I am the Inspector General of the Changsheng Prefecture Inspectorate. I have been ordered to come here to assess the impact of the calamity. If there are no problems, we will determine that the calamity has been resolved, and Tianyuan can resume normal activities. Also, Zhong Zheng, can you be quiet?"

"Why should I?" Zhong Zheng said excitedly, "I'm the honorary team leader now, purely! And I represent Tianyuan now, so what gives you the right to order me around!"

"...Is Tianyuan out of people?! Where's Zhao Ziri?! Where's Xi Tianluo?!"

"Teacher Zhao is busy teaching, and Chairman Xi can't stay in one place for too long. In the end, after calculating, I was the only one qualified. What, you're not convinced?"

Suppressing the urge to kick the other man, the inspector turned around and signaled to the temple keeper beside him that they could begin. The temple keeper nodded, made an "eight" shape with his hands, then pressed them together to form a window, and began to observe the center point through the window.

This is the exclusive technique of Raibu Masakami. After using it, one can see the general situation of the corresponding city and make a preliminary judgment.

"The concentration of calamity has decreased from 89% to 27%. The climate has basically returned to normal, and the fertility of the land has increased by 30%, so good crops should be able to be grown afterward. The affected area of ​​houses is relatively large, but the houses in Tianyuan were already quite dilapidated, so it's a good time to renovate them. The physical condition of cultivators has increased by 30%, and that of mortals by 50%. In addition, the concentration of spiritual energy in the air has doubled..."

After the temple keeper finished reciting all the contents, the inspector rubbed his temples and remained silent for a long time.

Did you, Tianyuan, suffer a calamity or ascend to immortality?
Other urban areas that were affected by the disaster suffered heavy losses and numerous long-term consequences.

In milder cases, residents accumulate hundreds of millions in debt and are forced to sell off their city properties to repay the loans. In more severe cases, the population drastically declines, and the city is soon divided up by various conglomerates, turning the city's management committee into a puppet.

After all, not many urban areas can be like Tianyuan's current management committee, daring to defy regional restrictions and go head-to-head with other places, and in the end, the battle ended in a draw.

You guys are doing well; all your indicators have actually improved.

In particular, the concentration of spiritual energy is doubled, which directly elevates Tianyuan to the "good" level. This indicator is enough to attract many cultivators to settle here, and it is believed that Tianyuan will receive another boost afterward.

There was little population loss, and everyone's physical condition even improved. From now on, a little bit of feed will make them excellent oxen and horses, which can help Tianyuan's economy take off.

"Why..." the inspector general asked, puzzled.

"It's probably because we Tianyuan people are self-reliant and persevering," Zhong Zheng replied earnestly.

"I didn't ask you... have you started worshipping calamities?"

"How could that be! Don't slander me out of thin air! Do you have any evidence?"

"Um……"

Although he didn't particularly like Zhong Zheng, the Chief Inspector didn't have any ill intentions towards Tian Yuan.

Moreover, even if he doesn't like Tianyuan, he will handle official business impartially and will never bend the law for personal gain.

Just as he was pondering this, he heard the temple keeper say, "It has decreased a little more; the calamity concentration is now 26 percent."

"It's still decreasing; it seems like there really won't be any problems this time."

Nodding slightly, the Inspector General said to Zhong Zheng, "Congratulations, Tianyuan has weathered this storm. Fortune and misfortune are always intertwined, and I believe Tianyuan will develop even better afterward. I will now apply for the removal of the calamity, and the approval should be granted soon. After that, Tianyuan will be free. Of course, the regional lock will still be in place."

"It's alright, this is fine. You can do something useful sometimes," Zhong Zheng said with a smile.

"You talk too much."

Dissatisfied, he submitted an application, which was quickly approved by the Inspector General.

Upon seeing the approval, his brow furrowed:
"Unclear review, unclear facts, not approved? What's going on? And they even suggest a second review, and that someone from the Disaster Response Department will come to assist with the investigation?"

Upon hearing this news, Zhong Zheng's expression also turned serious.

Those guys in the Disaster Response Department aren't exactly good people.

　To catch up on yesterday's content, I'll continue this afternoon.

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(End of this chapter)