Shulong Daojun

Inside the rear hall.

Lin Shu sat upright on the divine throne, looking at Qing Min's current appearance, feeling both delighted and somewhat amused.

After Qingmin was appointed as the Earth God, a green robe suddenly appeared on the dragon's body, and a small green crown was placed on its forehead.

It has an air of dignity, but it also looks a bit comical and cute.

The recommendation was successful, which was exactly what Lin Shu had predicted.

Qingmin is registered and is a legitimate member of the Taoist lineage, not a demon.

As a young dragon, I have not committed any evil deeds, and Heaven will surely be able to see through this.

With him, a righteous god, as guarantor, success is inevitable given the combination of these three factors.

As for the place it protects, it is a village in the eastern suburbs of Qingwu City.

The original local official was promoted for his merits and was appointed as the county magistrate in another place, leaving a vacancy here, which he was happy to fill.

The village is not far from the city, so we can take care of things at any time.

As Lin Shu was pondering, he suddenly felt his body's energy surging, a faint white light emanating from within, and a gentle, light fragrance lingering for a long time.

In the eyes of the gods, however, the righteous god of manifestation possessed a radiant countenance and an aura of transcendence.

Qi Yannian was taken aback, rubbed his eyes, and then quickly stepped forward, smiling and cupping his hands in greeting:

"This humble official congratulates the Divine Manifestation and Righteousness on your great progress in cultivation, having attained the status of a long-lived immortal."

"A true genius, a potential Earth Immortal, and a celestial immortal is within reach."

After saying this, Qi Yannian's eyes reddened, and he felt a pang of sadness in his heart.

Who wasn't a genius in their youth?

Back then, he defeated all his peers from various schools of thought at the Dharma assembly, thus securing the position of the county's righteous god.

However, sixty years have passed, and he is still living a life of longevity and immortality, just like the other two county gods.

Compared to the sage Xianyou, I've truly wasted all these years.

Upon hearing this, the other two county gods and a group of local deities also stepped forward and offered their congratulations.

Immediately, praises flowed like water, mixed with envy and bitter smiles, creating a unique feeling in their hearts.

Lin Shu smiled casually, his strange appearance disappeared, and then he looked around at the gods and said indifferently, "It's just a small matter, not worth mentioning."

"When one person rejoices, the whole nation benefits; my progress is also your future progress."

After saying this, he stopped talking, turned around and called Qingmin over, told him the location of his jurisdiction, and instructed him to protect the area and accumulate merits.

The azure dragon nodded its head, its tail wrapped around its forehead, and straightened the small azure crown.

Lin Shu smiled slightly, straightened Qing Min's blue robe, and then faced the gods, lowering his gaze: "How are the earth's veins lately? Are the people safe?"

What was the fault of the former Immortal God?

Upon hearing this, the county magistrate and all the local deities were startled, knowing that something important had come up.

Filling vacancies in divine positions and congratulating righteous gods on their advancement in cultivation are related to oneself, but one only needs to follow the crowd and agree; they are not particularly important.

However, the condition of the earth's veins is a matter of utmost importance concerning one's own authority and safety.

If the righteous god Xianyou burns a petition and it reaches the heavens, we await divine judgment. There's a good chance his divine position will be stripped.

After all, each has its own territory and responsibilities.

Thinking of this, everyone's eyes turned to Qi Yannian.

He was the most senior among them.

Qi Yannian's heart sank, and the pressure suddenly increased.

He frowned, remained silent for a long time, and then bowed and said:

"By the Divine God Xianyou, recently the earth veins in Qingwu City have been surging violently, like an earth dragon turning over, and earthquakes and ground fissures occur frequently."

Although my colleagues and I tried our best to smooth things over, for some reason, it had no effect whatsoever.

After saying this, Qi Yannian paused slightly, sighed, and looked distressed. "Disasters are frequent, and we don't know the root cause. The people are suffering greatly."

"It is our incompetence that has led us to this state; we are unworthy of the name of the true gods."

As soon as he finished speaking, the county magistrate and the surrounding land deities all lowered their heads.

Lin Shu remained silent, his gaze sweeping over the gods. After a moment of contemplation, he then inquired about the other two righteous gods and several local deities.

This is true everywhere, from a small corner of a rural area to an entire county.

He rubbed his temples, thinking to himself: The situation in Qingwu City is a bit complicated.

Being appointed as the local deity means taking over a mess that urgently needs to be resolved.

When the former Immortal God Chen reported his merits and demerits, he mentioned the situation in Qingwu City, but he was vague and only gave a haphazard report on the number of civilian casualties. He then panicked and repeatedly blamed himself for dereliction of duty.

Gao Gong uttered a cry of "Awaiting Heaven's judgment," and was immediately stripped of his divine status.

After asking these questions, Lin Shu pondered for a moment and had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

It is not that the natural order of the earth and the heavens is like this; it is highly likely that someone did it intentionally.

The one who can deceive the righteous god who controls the earth's veins must be a person of unorthodox lineage.

Or is it the demonic sect that claims to be the Great Way?

Let's investigate first.

When he was conferred his title, a divine body was formed and hidden within the divine position.

Only when the incense burns brightly in the future can the matter be gradually perfected.

Today is a good day to give it a try.

With this thought in mind, Lin Shu closed his eyes, and with a thought, his divine body manifested, drifting out of the main temple and disappearing into the ground.

A short while later, they followed the main vein and branches of the land vein of Qingwu City, going downstream to inspect the urban and rural areas and corners of the county.

After the divine body returned to its place, Lin Shu frowned slightly, noticing a strange situation in the earth veins.

The city is filled with sycamore trees, whose roots extend in all directions, penetrating deep into the ground and intertwining with the earth's veins.

Therefore, when the roots of the parasol tree are disordered, the earth's veins are also disordered.

However, when he examined those phoenix trees, he found that their energy was spiritual, connected to the earth's veins, breathing the same air, and sharing peace.

It is clearly a sacred tree, not one that would do evil.

After a moment of contemplation, Lin Shu looked at Qi Yannian and said softly, "Qi Zhengshen, what do you think of the phoenix trees in the city? Tell me about them."

After a moment's thought, Qi Yannian recounted the legend of the ancestral parasol tree and the story of how the parasol tree protected the people and their homes.

Finally, he smiled and said with a cheerful tone, "Xianyou Zhengshen may not know, but it is precisely because of these phoenix trees that we county gods and local deities can sometimes relax."

The parasol tree is truly a fine tree.

Lin Shu neither agreed nor disagreed, his eyes narrowed slightly, and after a moment's thought, he said to the gods, "From today onwards, every phoenix tree in Qingwu City must be monitored, and you must come to the Temple of the Gods every morning to report to me."

Report any abnormalities immediately.

He was new to Qingwu City and had many questions. Since the phoenix tree was connected to the earth's veins, he should investigate it carefully and not overlook anything.

It's better to be safe than sorry.

Upon hearing this, the gods were puzzled, but they quickly replied respectfully, "We will obey the decree of the Manifest God of Righteousness."

Lin Shu nodded slightly, as if remembering something else, and instructed: "In addition, everyone should also be on the lookout for any suspicious people."

Report any abnormalities immediately.

The gods received their orders, and Lin Shu inquired about matters concerning incense offerings, demons, and the lives of ordinary people. Having gained a general understanding of the situation in Qingwu City, he then ordered everyone to disperse and return to their respective duties.

After a short while, the rear hall gradually quieted down.

Lin Shu sat alone on the divine throne, teasing Qing Min for a little while, smiling broadly and feeling quite content.

There was both the joy of progress in cultivation and the delight of Qingmin entering the divine path.

Little dragon, little official.

Everything is just beginning, everything is just getting on the right track, it all depends on the accumulation of time and effort.

However, it is necessary to first go to the villages and towns in the eastern suburbs of the city to understand the wishes of the people.

Thinking of this, Lin Shu had just stepped out of the main temple when a loud laugh came from afar:

"Young friend Lin Shu is newly appointed and very busy. I apologize for the intrusion and trouble you with my visit."