Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 719 Turbulent Times Rise in the Capital

"Now that the troublesome matters have been dealt with, we just need to resolve some minor issues as soon as possible so we can share the good news with Professor Shi."

Xu Xuan's gaze swept over the mountain of files on the table. It was a pity that Xiao Qing was not there, and there was one less person to share the burden.

She was captured by Bai Suzhen and forced to practice her inner cultivation techniques; she could not be disturbed unless it was something important.

Especially that particular Father who has so many troubles.

"Speaking of which, Miss Bai has become much closer to me, and her words are not as polite as before."

After my thoughts wandered for a while, it was already evening. It was past midnight outside the window, but the candlelight in the backyard of Baoan Hall was still as bright as day.

The shadow of a schemer flickered in the candlelight.

With many documents, put urgent ones on the left, routine ones on the right, and the most important ones in the middle.

Although the Baoan Hall's sphere of influence was only in the Jiangnan area, its intelligence network, established over the past six months, had already crossed the Yangtze River.

Xu Xuan's gaze lingered on the vermilion dot marked "Luoyang" on the map—unsettling news was coming from there.

The world will not revolve around him just because there are multiple saints; at this moment, the center of the world is still the capital.

The fact that a new Grand Astrologer had taken office was a minor matter, but the sudden fire in the palace where the armillary sphere was kept was a trivial matter.

“Buddhism…” His fingers, which were lightly tapping the table, suddenly stopped.

The latest confidential report on my desk indicates that the incense offerings at major temples in the capital are unusually abundant.

The carriages of high-ranking officials and nobles passed by the temple day and night, and even the highest-ranking officials began to wear Buddhist beads blessed by eminent monks.

What's even stranger is that the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion has sent out seventy-two batches of "Longevity Pills" in the last three months, half of which went directly into the Forbidden City.

Compassionate salvation, Ge family's divine elixir, centipede...

The problem here is obvious. The fact that the other party was able to succeed under the influence of humane fortune suggests that they must have obtained the consent of the privileged dog.

It is estimated that a tremendous change will occur within a few years.

Fortunately, there weren't many good people in the imperial court, so Xu Xuan didn't have to worry about that.

This world has many restrictions; even the pinnacle of human power cannot cross the boundary. Let's continue to observe.

Furthermore, the position of magistrate of Qiantang County, which had been shelved for half a year, was finally settled after a contest between two top-tier second-generation officials.

The Gu family of Wu Commandery, a powerful local force in Jiangnan, ultimately could not withstand the overwhelming power of the Xun family of Yingchuan. Behind this was yet another victory for the alliance between the Jia, Feng, and Xun families, and even more so, the reclusive Emperor of Jin was playing a grand game.

Power is like the tide; it's easy to let go but hard to take it back. Even if that emperor, obsessed with cultivating immortality, suddenly rallied and wanted to reclaim power from the powerful clans, how easy would it be?

Aristocratic families inherently possess a natural desire for power, which together form the social hierarchy of this country.

Even emperors need to rely on the power of various parties to reclaim what they own.

That's how the Jia family's harem faction was fostered.

As for Xun Ji, who was on his way south to take up the post of magistrate of Qiantang County, he didn't seem to be taking up a post at all; instead, he seemed like a playboy who was sightseeing.

They traveled slowly south, stopping and starting along the way, spending lavishly wherever they went, ostensibly to "understand the people's conditions," but in reality, it was nothing more than indulging in sensual pleasures.

Upon arriving in Yangzhou, he frequented brothels and pleasure boats, indulging in nightly revelry and a life of debauchery.

The position of magistrate of Qiantang County is nothing more than a gilded title.

In the capital, the Xun family of Yingchuan allied with the Jia and Feng families, wielding immense power.

He only needs to spend a few years in Jiangnan, and when he returns, he can rise rapidly in rank, enter the Six Ministries and the central government, and even have the opportunity to become one of the Nine Ministers.

So they leisurely stayed in Yangzhou for half a month before slowly starting the handover procedures.

Afterwards, they were to visit the superior official of Wu County—the prefect known as "Song Qingtian" (Song the Upright Official).

He was completely unaware that his every move was being watched.

Xu Xuan sat in the secret room of Baoan Hall, with a dossier spread out in front of him detailing Xun Ji's actions since he went south.

"They forcibly seized three plots of farmland and drove seven tenant farmers to their deaths."

"At a banquet at Zuixianlou, after drinking, a singing girl was tortured and killed. Afterwards, her family was 'compensated' with one tael of silver." "When passing through Kuaiji County, due to the poor hospitality of the postmaster, he ran wildly and trampled the post station, whipping the postman until he was crippled."

……

Each and every one of these incidents is a path to certain death.

Xu Xuan slowly closed the file, a cold glint in his eyes.

"That's... asking for death."

If it weren't for the death calamity he brought upon himself when he crushed the governor of Xin'an last time, he would have personally made Xun Ji disappear from the face of the earth long ago.

But now he dares not act rashly, nor does he dare to let the cultivators around him take action, after all, the way of heaven is not to be trifled with.

Ordinary demons who kill mortals will inevitably accumulate evil deeds and consequences. When they break through to a higher realm, a heavenly tribulation will descend, which will either destroy their cultivation or, in severe cases, cause their souls to be scattered.

However, this is different from what is promised.

The karma on his body was already entangled like an abyss, waiting to be unleashed, and only a spark was needed to trigger a catastrophe.

"Killing him directly would come at too high a cost..."

He tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, a cold smile appearing in his eyes.

"Since we can't smash this trash with our own hands... let's arrange an 'accident' for him."

Evil spirits? Demons?
No, I want the cruelest kind.

Xu is confident in his ability to write scripts.

Just as someone was busy conquering Dongting Lake and consolidating their base, they suddenly felt a slight fluctuation in their Dharma form.

Upon closer inspection, it seemed that an extra black causal thread had appeared, connecting to the distance.

That direction is... Sichuan.

Good heavens, before I could even free myself to exorcise demons and defend the righteous path, a demon has already set its sights on me.

They're absolutely courting death!

Xu Xuan began preparing what was now an unknown number of plans, and started to deal with the situation.

And in the Shu region.

Xu Feiniang stood atop the mountain, a wisp of scarlet demonic soul entwined around her fingertips. It was the soul of a fox demon who had cultivated for a hundred years, and she was currently refining it with a secret technique. A shrill scream echoed in the wind.

"Not enough..." Her eyes flashed with bloodlust, her five fingers tightened suddenly, and her demonic soul exploded with a "poof," turning into pure evil energy that merged into her body.

"There aren't many monsters to deal with in this remote area, so it seems like I should consider heading to Jiangnan."

"Mount Shu made me a widow, so Mount Shu is gone."

“My enemy in Jiangnan killed Poison Dragon, making me a widow for the second time, so this hatred must be avenged!”

Recalling the information she had obtained from the Blood Demon, her eyes were filled with a murderous intent etched into her very bones.

He licked his lips, his gaze fixed on the village at the foot of the distant mountain. The Hundred Spirits Immortal-Slaying Sword still needed three hundred more living souls and blood essences to reach its full potential.

"Shu is truly a wonderful place." With a light laugh, he transformed into a streak of blood and swept towards the village.

Since the destruction of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect, the entire Shu region has become a hunting ground for demonic cultivators.

Although the righteous cultivators of Qingyang Palace are strong, they cannot go against the general trend as long as they do not provoke them.

As for the imperial court?

Grand Secretary Yin is indeed difficult to deal with, but as long as he avoids official roads and doesn't cause too much trouble, he can't control him.

"That Blood Demon..." A shadow crossed Xu Feiniang's eyes as she thought of the recent rumors of several great demons mysteriously disappearing.

That guy was already incredibly strong, and now he's become even more mysterious.

(End of this chapter)