Shulong Daojun

If you've hidden it, what's the point of handing it over?

The thought had barely formed when I remembered that it was early spring, a time of flourishing life, and it was inevitable that people's hearts would be restless...

Very well, this is a good opportunity to give them a warning.

His eyes turned cold, and with a thought, he subtly unleashed the divine pressure of the city upon the gods, saying calmly, "This will not be repeated."

After saying that, he waited three or four breaths before suppressing his aura and turning to look at the pile of things in front of him.

Qi Yannian and the others raised their sleeves to wipe the cold sweat from their foreheads, and bowed, saying, "Yes, sir."

After saying this, they all secretly rejoiced, thinking to themselves: Sure enough! The righteous god Xianyou is giving us a warning!

Fortunately, he handed over what he had in time, otherwise he might have been in trouble.

Hearing what everyone was saying, Lin Shu thought for a moment, then rolled up his sleeves and moved the object in front of him to an empty space in the hall.

He hadn't figured out how to handle it yet, so he put it aside for now, as the most important thing was to focus on the important matters at hand.

"The year's plan starts in spring. What are your thoughts on the governance of your respective territories, as well as Qingwu City and Xincheng?" Lin Shu asked after a moment of contemplation.

The gods were startled and quickly put aside their distracting thoughts, focusing on their respective territories and falling into deep thought.

The question asked by the righteous god Xianyou concerns a major matter: the offerings of incense and the accumulation of merit.

Especially the governance of the new town.

They also received divine rewards for ensuring the safety of the refugees during the winter, and tasted many benefits, so they took it very seriously.

Before long, Qi Yannian had an idea. He cupped his hands and said, "By the Manifest and Benevolent God, I have heard that the people are the foundation of the state, and when the foundation is firm, the state is at peace."

The way to govern the people often starts from three aspects: protecting the people, nourishing the people, and educating the people.

First, ensure the people's survival; then consider how to ensure their peaceful living; and finally, teach them manners and rules.

However, the former two, such as reducing taxes and levies and encouraging agriculture, are governed by the established laws of the dynasty and the Qingwu City government will be responsible for them. It is not something we should overstep our bounds to do.

As for the "congregation," in my humble opinion, the religious gatherings can be held in Qingwu City and Xincheng City in rotation, according to the four seasons.

The event primarily focused on recreation, discussions, and rewards for merit, inviting residents of both cities to attend the religious gathering, contribute incense, and offer sacrifices to the gods.

Lin Shu's eyes flickered, and he asked with great interest, "What does this mean?"

Qi Yannian cupped his hands again and said in a deep voice, "Firstly, it will encourage more interaction between the people of the two cities, gradually eliminating the barriers between them."

Firstly, the capable rise and the mediocre fall. We, the righteous gods, who protect the land and water in a proper way, should naturally enjoy more incense offerings and merits.

In this way, they can also serve as role models, inspiring other local officials to diligently perform their duties.

After listening to this, Lin Shu thought about it briefly and realized that this was indeed a good idea, which would be more beneficial than harmful to both the people and the gods.

He immediately nodded slightly and smiled, "Approved. This matter will be handled by Qi Zhengshen. A plan will be drafted later."

Qi Yannian's face lit up with joy and a hint of excitement. He cupped his hands and said, "I will obey Your Majesty's decree."

If the plan is implemented successfully, the people will be happy and prosperous. He will be credited with protecting life and, as the proposer, will also be able to share in the benefits of success.

There's hope for me to ascend to the status of a mortal immortal!

Compared to the other counties under the jurisdiction of the righteous gods, he considered the land within his own territory to be of a higher quality.

This is a win-win situation, wonderful!

Having obtained a good method, Lin Shu also took the opportunity to speak up, asking the remaining two county gods for their opinions, or listening to the ideas of the land deities who had volunteered to speak, and considering the actual situation of the two cities.

He would nod at times, then wave his hand, indicating that they would discuss it later.

To Lin Shu's surprise, Mu Qiushui brought up a matter on her own initiative.

She pursed her lips and said softly, "Senior brother, healers originally came from the Dao of Alchemy, but they did not engage in cultivation and inherited the lineage of herbal medicine and acupuncture."

Therefore, as an alchemist, I am naturally familiar with internal visions, medicinal properties, and pathology.

"I observe that the two cities have a large population, and as the seasons change, the yin and yang of heaven and earth undergo dramatic transformations, inevitably leading to illnesses. Therefore, I wish to instruct a group of people aspiring to the path of medicine in advance, so that we may be prepared to deal with these conditions."

After saying that, Mu Qiushui looked up at Lin Shu and blinked gently.

She had only been in Qingwu City for a short time, yet she had already accumulated twenty merits, which was truly unbelievable. So she wanted to do something within her power to repay her senior brother Lin.

Setting up medicinal fields and refining elixirs for the people seemed insufficient, and feeling rather embarrassed, he came up with the idea of ​​training new medical practitioners.

I wonder if Senior Brother Lin would allow it...

A thought flashed through her mind, and Mu Qiushui asked softly again, "What does Senior Brother think?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Shu waved his sleeve and laughed loudly, "Junior Sister's actions are certainly a good thing for the people of both cities. Go ahead and do it."

If you encounter any trouble, come to the back hall of the temple and find me; I will certainly help my junior sister resolve it.

Mu Qiushui's eyes lit up, and she said happily, "Thank you, Senior Brother."

Lin Shu smiled slightly, said a word of encouragement, and then turned to discuss and finalize matters with the gods.

Half a day has passed in the blink of an eye. Seven or eight major and minor matters in the two cities have been discussed. The major matters have been decided, while the minor matters are still under discussion.

At this moment, Lin Shu looked at the gods, as if he remembered something, and said solemnly, "You all eat the incense offerings of the mortal world, and it is only right that you protect the region."

However, the rise and fall, glory and disgrace of a dynasty are all brought about by its own actions.

Do not interfere in mundane affairs out of sentimentality, lest you accumulate negative karma, endanger your divine position, and ruin your spiritual cultivation.

Going forward, we must think carefully before acting.

Although the gods were puzzled, they were also shaken by the admonitory tone in Lin Shu's words and hurriedly said respectfully, "We will obey Your Majesty's decree."

Lin Shu nodded slightly, then flicked his sleeve to dismiss the gods, leaving only Qing Min by his side.

The coldest days of winter have passed, and the people and gods of both cities are all immersed in the joy of spring's arrival, "whipping the spring ox and seizing the spring soil."

Qingmin's expression grew increasingly somber.

Although it was busy in various places as usual, it would always take advantage of the night and the water to rise up, soaring over Qingwu City and neighing softly.

It thought no one was aware of it, but little did it know what was happening inside the city.

Sometimes... being too sensible isn't good either.

Lin Shu lowered his gaze slightly, landing on Qing Min. He gently pulled it into his arms, stroked the small bump on its forehead, and said softly:

"If the older brother is already like this, how will he protect his younger brother in the future?"

The azure dragon's head fell to the ground with a deflated hiss, its meaning both pointed and somewhat bewildered.

Lin Shu understood its meaning, looked at it, and gently coaxed it, "Zhu Yin is only temporarily gone, it will come back."

As for transforming into a dragon, it has its path, and you have yours; it's not impossible for someone to surpass you.

As he spoke, he sighed inwardly.

Lin Shu could certainly understand Qing Min.

It's common to feel disheartened when what you expect is far from what you get.

Qingmin has always protected the people, and after the coldest days of winter, it naturally received a large amount of pure incense offerings.

Even if all of them were refined, it would only be equivalent to a little over a hundred years of cultivation, far short of the thousand years required to transform into a dragon.

Compared to Zhuyin, he was naturally depressed all day long.

However, there is a solution to this problem.

According to the theory of the Five Elements and their cyclical succession, Wood overcomes Earth, and there should be a dynasty of Wood that replaces the dynasty of Earth.

Now that all things are flourishing, it is time to go see Jiang Heng and follow the trend.

After thinking it over, Lin Shu smiled faintly at Qing Min and said, "Come on, I'll take you to see someone who can help you transform into a dragon."