Becoming a god starts with one certificate becoming eternal.

Chapter 559 Three-month term expires, deputy envoy reappointed

The conversation that took place in the main hall of the Cui family did not reach Ye Xiao's ears.

Life goes on as usual.

Today marks the completion of the three-month handover period, starting from when Shan Gong Tang received the recommendation plaque.

Before dawn, the sound of blades whistling through the Gu family's guest courtyard was already heard.

The dark, long sword slashed down in the morning light.

Ye Xiao stepped forward, twisted his waist, and used his shoulders and back to thrust his energy into the blade. The qi was completely drawn back to the edge of the blade, and the sword's momentum stopped abruptly in front of him.

call--

The remaining wind swept past the bluestone, swirling a few fallen leaves toward the wall.

Ye Xiao sheathed his sword, sweat dripping from his forehead and down his chin.

I've been busy with a lot of missions lately, but this morning's knife-wielding session hasn't stopped all day.

Back inside, the payments for the previous array operations had already been deposited into the accounts. The pills, array materials, and bone fragments were all sealed up, and the accounts remained in the books. The materials list lay on the table.

Of the twelve materials, eleven have already been obtained.

Only the last line is still empty.

Next to it is a notice about the new shipment that Shang sent this morning.

That batch of secondhand goods has been confirmed to have been transferred to the capital. It changed hands several times in between, and we are still investigating who it finally ended up with.

After reading it, Ye Xiao put the reply back into the materials list.

The last piece of material was handed over to Shang for investigation.

On the other hand, the tasks assigned a few days ago have been completed one after another.

The last case was just settled yesterday.

Before leaving Qingyanlou, he had already told Shang Xiaotang that he would not schedule any new orders for today.

There's something else going on today.

The handover took place at the Town City Commandery. Ye Xiao took the pre-prepared appointment document and opened the small box on the table.

The dark blue recommendation plaque lay quietly inside.

The front is pressed with the seal of Yuanwu Mountain.

The back is still empty.

Three months ago, we passed the mountain gate test.

Today, it's time to see the other side.

Ye Xiao picked up the recommendation plaque.

Where is the entrance to the Great Yin Dragon Vein? Who can touch it? Where do you get the qualifications? These things won't be displayed on the streets of the royal city for people to ask about.

The reason I fought for this recommendation at Yuanwu Mountain was because it was a position in the Zhencheng Division where I could truly get things done.

Ye Xiao closed the wooden box, put the recommendation document and the dark blue recommendation plaque into his pocket, and went out with his sword at his side.

……

Before the long street reached its end, the view ahead opened up. The carriages and horses that had been traveling side by side were now separated to the sides by rows of half-person-high black stone boundary markers.

Those carrying scrolls go left, those carrying orders go right, and the black-covered carriages with the town's administrative sign go into a side road.

Further ahead, there is a white and gray stone slab stretching across the end of the long street.

The stone platform is extremely wide.

With several lanes branching off from both sides, the space feels smaller when people are walking on it.

After Shiping comes Wangcheng Town.

Ye Xiao slowed his pace slightly.

The first thing you see is a wall.

The dark, high walls stretched along both sides of the stone platform, disappearing far into the streets and alleys.

At intervals along the top of the wall stands a black copper pillar, its body covered with intricate patterns. When the morning light falls upon it, it reflects only a layer of cold, hard, dark light.

The central gate tower rises abruptly from the ground.

The roof has three layers of eaves, with layers of black tiles. The eaves do not have the gilded flying beasts commonly used in princely palaces, nor do they display the emblem of the city lord's mansion, nor do they show the flags that are usually hung in the offices of the dynasty.

Under the high eaves on both sides, only the town's own black flag with silver patterns hangs down.

A morning breeze passed by.

The long flag unfurled, silver patterns flashing across its black surface.

A long, twelve-tiered white stone staircase leads directly to the gatehouse.

On the left and right sides of the steps stand two bronze pillars, each over ten feet tall, with no dragons or phoenixes carved on them, only a city-guarding emblem running from top to bottom.

Further up, dark gray stone pillars support the deep eaves, and black copper door nails are neatly embedded in the heavy door panels.

A large plaque made of a single stone hangs under the eaves.

Wangcheng Town Chief.

The five characters were not gilded.

The characters were carved deep into the dark stone surface, and could still be clearly seen across the entire stone slab.

Beyond the gate tower, a second roof ridge can be seen. Further in, a black-tiled main building, much taller than the surrounding buildings, peeks out from behind layers of courtyard walls.

The buildings, halls, corridors, and multiple gates are connected to each other.

Further in, the end could no longer be seen.

Ye Xiao had served in the Tianyuan Town City Guard for quite some time.

He was familiar with the inner hall, the drafting room, and the heavy doors there.

The royal capital city before us is of a completely different scale.

The scrolls sent from various cities.

An urgent report delivered from another city.

The recommendation letter was sent down from the sect's main gate.

There are also serious cases involving martial arts practitioners that ordinary city and government offices cannot handle or dare to arbitrarily suppress.

Groups of people entered through here.

Ye Xiao's gaze traveled upwards along the long white stone steps. Hidden among the gate tower, side gates, courtyard walls, and stone platforms were arrayed paths.

Check the license plate.

Lock the door.

Sound insulation.

Banned.

Warning.

One after another, they stretched all the way behind the heavy walls.

With his current array-mastery eyesight, without using the Glass Bone Sensing ability, he can only see two layers deeper into the array by following the surface patterns.

Further inside, the array of paths has become integrated into the entire building.

On the stone platform, several verification documents were arranged on the left and right.

Deliver the invitation.

The order is given. The files are retrieved.

Take office.

They went their separate ways.

The clerk in black carried the sealed documents and walked quickly through the crowd, yet hardly any loud urging could be heard from the surroundings.

A black-covered van, completely sealed off, had just pulled up to the side gate.

No one got out of the car; they only handed over a black brass business card.

The security guard at the gate checks the license plate and seal, and then verifies the vehicle's seal.

The first door was only half open.

The car body had only entered halfway through the doorway when the second door inside opened.

The wheels rolled over the stone threshold.

clang--

A deep, resonant bell rang from deep within the passageway. The sound had barely faded when someone from the first courtyard came to greet them.

A clerk received the document.

Two black-clad warriors unloaded a long box sealed with black wax from the carriage and took it directly to the inspection room.

The other door opened at the same time.

A group of guards who had just returned from outside quickly entered.

His clothes were covered in mud.

One person had blood on their shoulder.

The arm guard of the person at the front was torn in half, and blood was dripping down his fingertips.

No one crowded around to ask questions; it was as if everything was normal.

Submit your paper first.

Things are a priori.

The wounded were taken away by others. Next to them, another urgent medical report was brought in.

The other black plaque, which had just been verified, was taken away by the clerk.

The door remained open.

People keep walking.

The entire city of Wangcheng was in operation, both inside and out, yet the sounds remained orderly.

Ye Xiao looked at it for a moment.

After the Black Furnace City case, the living witnesses were also sent in through the inner gate of the Tianyuan Town City Division in the same way.

But when they arrived at the main office in the capital city...

That case file line can be traced even deeper.

Ye Xiao withdrew his gaze and stepped onto the stone platform.

The dark, long sword at his waist touched its scabbard lightly with each step.

Two things in my arms. A recommendation from Yuan Wushan.

Blue and black recommended cards.

today.

First, mark the back of the paper.

……

Before taking office for document verification.

A guard raised his hand:

"Documents".

Ye Xiao handed it over.

Si Wei first checked the name, then verified the signature.

When his gaze fell on the mountain gate seal at the end of the document, his hand stopped moving.

Yuanwu Mountain. He had already picked up the divination slip, but he put it back on the table.

Lay the document flat.

I checked it again.

Then he reached out:

"Recommended Brand".

Ye Xiao handed over the dark blue recommendation card.

Siwei flipped it over to face up.

It is also a mountain seal of Yuanwu Mountain.

This time, he looked at the recommendation plaque first, then at Ye Xiao:

"Assistant Deputy Envoy to the Resident Mission?"

"Yes."

The clerk checking the documents nearby paused. Several people waiting to take up their posts on the other side also turned their heads.

Deputy Envoy.

Within the Town Guard, below the Town Guard Commander is the Deputy Commander.

Even if it's only a six-month assistant appointment, once the deputy envoy's seal is in place, one is already within the scope of the department's authority to access case files and assist in handling major martial arts-related cases.

not to mention.

Among all the sects, the name Yuanwu Mountain is always placed at the very top.

Si Wei did not put the letter of recommendation into the ordinary appointment box next to it.

He placed the documents and recommendation plaques together on the seal verification plate.

hum-

A faint light rises.

First, scan the recommendation article.

Then, the recommendation plaque was passed. The two mountain gate imprints lit up simultaneously.

The patterns match perfectly.

No error.

The guards raised their heads:

"Ye Xiao?"

"Yes."

This time, he really looked Ye Xiao up and down.

young.

Too young.

Judging by his age alone, it's hard to associate the person in front of you with the title "Deputy Envoy to the Resident Mission".

Suddenly someone whispered beside me:

"Ye Xiao..." Another martial artist waiting to take up his post frowned and thought for a moment, then his expression suddenly changed:

"The one who made it into the top 100 seats outside the gate?"

This sentence came out.

Several pairs of eyes immediately turned to look.

Si Wei did not participate in the discussion.

He beckoned to a gray-clad clerk in the inner corridor and handed him the letter of recommendation:

"Yuan Wu Shan Shan Jian."

"Assistant Deputy Envoy stationed in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."

"Handover today."

"The mountain seal is correct."

The gray-clad clerk was originally walking very fast.

Upon hearing the title "Deputy Envoy Assistant," he stopped abruptly. He accepted the letter of recommendation.

First look at the mountain seal.

Let's look at the name again.

Ye Xiao.

His gaze returned to his head.

"Ye Baixi?"

Ye Xiao looked at him.

The gray-clad clerk has confirmed it.

Since the establishment of Yuanwu Mountain, he is the first person from outside the sect to be admitted to the top 100 seats.

Now I stand before him.

What he held in his hand was still the letter of recommendation for the position of Assistant Deputy Envoy to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The gray-clad clerk carefully put away the document and stepped aside, saying, "This way, please."

There's no need to queue for the outer waiting area.

They weren't even included in the regular appointment register.

He led Ye Xiao directly around the crowd and towards the inner gate on the right side of the gate tower.

Several pairs of eyes followed them from behind.

Until the inner door opens.

Someone lowered their voice:

"He did this today..."

"Are you here to receive the deputy envoy's seal?"

No one responded immediately.

……

The first inner gate inspection. The seal of Yuanwu Mountain lit up.

哢.

The door opened.

Let's go through another round of intricacies.

The identification card will be checked again at the second gate.

The mountain's reflection shines brightly once more.

They were allowed to pass.

Once past the second wall, the sounds of carriages and horses on the long street were completely shut out.

The first courtyard is larger than it appears from the outside.

A black stone main road leads straight to the second gate tower in the center.

Several long halls with black tiles on the left and right are connected to each other by high corridors.

Sealing room. Approval room.

Inspection room.

Further on, there are side courtyards with different company plaques hanging on them.

People enter through a door.

The scroll was sent away from another corridor.

Looking up over the first roof ridge, you can see the second main building, which is higher up inside.

The three-story building with double eaves outside the gate.

It's just the entrance.

On the left, a thick envelope bearing the seal of a town official from another region had just been delivered.

The clerk checked the transfer documents, and without even opening the seal, transferred them directly to the inner side.

On the other side, a guard with mud on his shoulders took off the black box from his waist and handed it into the inspection room.

Sealed with wax. Labeled.

The person who receives the goods.

After all three tests were completed, the black box was sent to the next door.

A clerk in black, carrying a large bundle of scrolls, strode quickly across the corridor, one sleeve still stained with dried blood.

Seeing that he couldn't free his hands, the person by the door pushed open the side door for him.

People have passed by.

The door then closed.

The gray-clad clerk didn't stop walking.

Ye Xiao didn't stop either.

Pass through the first entrance.

Go through another inner door.

The surroundings quickly quieted down. The second courtyard had fewer halls, but the main black stone path was wider.

Between the pillars hung plaques with black backgrounds and silver characters.

Nuclear appointment.

Re-rolled.

Serious case.

Please sign.

The gray-robed clerk led Ye Xiao all the way to a solitary black-tiled hall on the east side before stopping.

"Vice Envoy He Rentang."

"Wait a moment."

He entered with the letter of recommendation in his hand.

Ye Xiao stood under the corridor.

Several other people were waiting nearby to go through the second stage of the formalities. One of them was dressed in the old black attire of the local town's magistrate.

The two men wore sect nameplates hanging from their waists.

Another middle-aged martial artist was looking down and flipping through the appointment slip in his hand.

Upon hearing the words "Deputy Envoy He Rentang," he paused in turning the page.

Then he saw the letter of recommendation from Yuanwu Mountain in the hand of the gray-clad clerk.

The page was not turned over again.

A martial artist from a nearby sect also looked over.

Read the recommended article first.

Now look at Ye Xiao.

After a while.

The hall door opened.

It wasn't the gray-robed clerk from before who came out. A man dressed in a dark blue robe stepped out of the door.

Around forty.

There was no ordinary driver's badge at his waist.

Only a small black silver seal was hanging there.

As soon as he came out, the two clerks walking in the corridor stopped at the same time:

"Deputy Envoy."

The local martial arts master next to him also stood up.

The man nodded.

I didn't look at them.

His gaze swept past the crowd in the corridor and landed directly on Ye Xiao:

"Ye Xiao?"

"Yes." The man stepped aside to open the door to the hall.

"Come in."