I was selling peach wood swords on a live stream, how did I become a Taoist ancestor?

This isn't a joke, it's a recommendation for the treasure book "How Did I Become a Taoist Ancestor While Selling Peach Wood Swords via Livestream?"

10:00 AM, Night Watch headquarters underground command center.

President Qin stood in front of the large screen, staring at the real-time updated public opinion monitoring data, and his tense nerves finally relaxed a little.

On the screen, the curve representing the level of online discussion remains high, but the trend has stabilized, and there has been no panic surge as expected.

Clearly, after the discussions surrounding the "Hyakki Yagyō" incident in Japan, the official announcement released by the Night Watch at 9:00 PM acted as a reassurance, diverting public attention from the chaos abroad to a hopeful future.

"Finally...we landed safely."

Behind President Qin, a senior executive with gray hair let out a long sigh of relief and rubbed his throbbing temples.

From the early hours of the morning until now, everyone at headquarters has been working non-stop, constantly monitoring domestic and international developments and preparing contingency plans for any emergencies.

It now appears that the social panic we were most worried about has not materialized.

"The main reason is that Japan's performance was too outstanding."

Another middle-aged executive wearing glasses pushed up his glasses and said in a somewhat subtle tone, "With their negative example as a precedent, the public's acceptance and trust in us are actually higher."

Upon hearing this, everyone wore knowing expressions.

Indeed, look at our neighbors who were living a good life, now they're crying and screaming, with heavy casualties, and even the army has been deployed but they still can't control the situation.

Then look at our Great Xia. The nation has long since quietly prepared a complete plan, everything is in good order, and the future is promising.

This comparison clearly shows the inferiority.

A sense of security and pride—that's what comes in, isn't it?

"However, we cannot let our guard down." President Qin turned around, his expression still serious. "Cultivation for all involves many aspects. The real test will be the subsequent guidance, management, and potential problems."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

The resurgence of Reiki presents both an opportunity and a challenge. The most important task ahead is to ensure that this power is used for the benefit of the nation and society, rather than becoming a source of chaos.

Just then, the head of the monitoring department walked over with a new report.

"President Qin, good news!"

"explain."

"The monitoring data just now shows that the giant spiritual energy vortex over Lu County has completely stopped expanding, and even..." the supervisor paused, "...it's even showing signs of slowly shrinking!"

"Contraction?" President Qin was taken aback and quickly took the report.

The data charts in the report clearly show that the behemoth that covers several provinces and influences the world and even the stars is now slowly receding inward, like the receding tide.

According to model projections, its size will eventually shrink and stabilize within a range that is larger than initially, but much smaller than its peak.

"What's the reason? Have you figured it out?" President Qin pressed.

The supervisor shook his head: "The specific reason is unknown. The changes at the energy level far exceed the limits of our monitoring capabilities, but based on the timeline and the trend of the energy curve, we can infer..."

He looked at President Qin and said cautiously, "It's very likely that Master Li's cultivation has come to an end."

There was a moment of silence in the command center.

"So, in other words..." a high-ranking official's eyes lit up, "next time Master Li cultivates and causes a similar disturbance, we don't need to worry too much? Things will eventually stabilize anyway, and it will be beneficial to our Great Xia?"

After a moment's thought, President Qin slowly nodded.

"From the current perspective... there's no problem with saying that."

He looked at the shrinking vortex model on the screen and sighed with emotion.

Master Li's cultivation practice triggered a global surge of spiritual energy.

Such power is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

Fortunately, Master Li's heart was with the Great Xia.

"Regarding the monitoring of the spiritual energy vortex, maintain the highest level, but the internal warning level can be appropriately lowered."

President Qin instructed, "Focus on recording its scale and scope of influence after it stabilizes, as an important reference for future planning."

"yes!"

The monitoring supervisor accepted the order and left.

He had barely left when the head of the intelligence department rushed in, his expression somewhat strange.

"President Qin, the Sakura Domestic Pavilion has just sent a formal request through diplomatic channels."

"What request?" President Qin raised an eyebrow.

"Requesting...humanitarian assistance."

The intelligence chief's lips twitched slightly. "The Sakura Nation says that a large-scale supernatural disaster has struck their country, causing heavy losses. They hope that Great Xia, out of humanitarian considerations and in consideration of international relations, can send experienced experts to assist in the rescue efforts and provide some material support."

Before he could finish speaking, several undisguised sneers rang out in the command center.

"Now you know to ask for help? Why didn't you say so earlier?"

"Exactly, when they discharge wastewater, why don't they think about their neighbors?"

"The root cause of their shikigami and demon backlash is their own crooked and evil practices, isn't it? What does it have to do with us?"

The senior executives spoke one after another, their tone filled with disdain.

President Qin raised his hand to silence the discussion.

He looked at the intelligence chief and said calmly, "Reply to them."

"For example, the situation within the Great Xia territory has recently been affected by changes in spiritual energy, and the situation is complex and severe. The Night Watchers and all other forces have been fully engaged in domestic stability maintenance work, and there is no manpower or spare capacity for international rescue."

He paused, then added, "I suggest they rely on their own strength. We believe they are capable of overcoming their current difficulties."

"Understood!" The intelligence chief understood and turned to draft a reply.

After the intelligence chief left, President Qin sat back down in the main seat and looked at everyone.

"Alright, let's put aside external matters for now. The real priority is to implement the national cultivation plan, especially for... the student group."

His fingers tapped lightly on the table.

"At the societal level, with the cooperation of various departments and grassroots communities, there shouldn't be any major problems. But students, they are young, energetic, and quick to accept new things. They are the hope for the future, and also the group most likely to achieve results and most likely to encounter problems on the path of spiritual practice."

A senior executive in charge of education said, "President Qin is right. Students are in the period of forming their worldview and are prone to impulsiveness and extremes."

He pulled up a document and projected it.

"Currently, the relevant departments have come up with a preliminary plan to make the 'Basic Qi Refining Technique' and related theoretical courses compulsory public courses in the new semester, gradually integrating them into the existing system. Universities are also very enthusiastic, especially..."

The high-ranking official smiled, his tone somewhat subtle: "Huaqing and Jingbei, two top universities, are already secretly competing for the title of 'Number One School for Cultivation Education,' hoping to gain more support in terms of resources and policies."

"The First School?" Upon hearing this, President Qin smiled noncommittally.

He leaned back slightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone present.

"Times have changed, everyone."

"Some of the established rankings and perceptions need to be changed."

"The future leader of our Great Xia Cultivation Academy..."

President Qin's voice was steady and clear, echoing in the quiet command center:

"Nothing is more suitable than Haihe University."

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