I run a casino in the immortal realm.

Just as he was about to reprimand him, Wang Bo, who was standing next to him, subtly gave him a wink, his eyes filled with an extremely strong hint.

Liu Zhengyi had a sudden thought, and he stretched out two fingers and casually pulled out the stopper of one of the jade bottles.

The moment the stopper was opened, an extremely rich and pure medicinal fragrance, without the slightest impurity, filled the divination room like a flood bursting its banks.

As the medicinal fragrance entered his stomach, Liu Zhengyi even felt a very slight loosening of his long-stagnant bottleneck in the Nascent Soul stage.

"This is……"

Liu Zhengyi's pupils suddenly contracted, his previously languid sitting posture instantly straightened, he grabbed the jade bottle, brought it to his nose and sniffed it carefully, his eyes flashing with undisguised shock.

A top-grade Spirit Nourishing Pill! And it's a perfect grade, completely free of any toxic substances!

Even the Zhao family, the largest pill merchant in Liuhua County, might not be able to produce a single bottle of this level of pill in a year.

The old folks in the Zhao family valued top-grade pills more than their own lives, storing them all in the family treasury as offerings for their ancestors' cultivation.

Although he, as the county magistrate, received a considerable amount of tribute from the Zhao family every year, most of it consisted of mid-to-high-grade pills; he never even saw a trace of top-grade pills.

The young man in front of us bought three whole bottles right away!

Liu Zhengyi took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the turmoil in his heart, tightened the stopper on the jade bottle again, and quietly swept the three jade bottles into his wide sleeves.

When Liu Zhengyi looked at Zheng Yifei again, his eyes had completely changed. The previous scrutiny and indifference had disappeared, replaced by a deep consideration.

"Your overseas 'local specialty' is quite rare."

Liu Zhengyi's tone softened considerably: "However, the county government is not a charity. When hiring people, the county prioritizes ability. Registrar Wang said your cultivation is not weak. Show us what you're really capable of."

"Yes, ma'am."

Zheng Yifei took a step back and took a deep breath.

He knew this was a pivotal moment. If he only revealed his early Nascent Soul cultivation, Liu Zhengyi might accept him, but he would never truly value him.

To become Liu Zhengyi's most important pawn, one must demonstrate sufficient value.

"boom!"

He no longer suppressed his cultivation, and the aura of a fully formed Nascent Soul swept through the entire lotteries like a storm.

What's even more terrifying is that his spiritual power contains multiple attributes from the Five Elements Technique, making it extremely pure and powerful, even forming a faint layer of purple aura around his body.

Wang Bo, who was standing to the side, was forced to take three steps back by this imposing aura, his face turning pale.

He always thought Zheng Yifei was at most a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, but he never expected him to be a perfect Nascent Soul cultivator!

Liu Zhengyi was also taken aback. He stood up abruptly, his eyes flashing with a sharp light as he stared intently at Zheng Yifei.

"A perfected Nascent Soul stage? And the level of refinement of this spiritual energy..."

A storm raged in Liu Zhengyi's heart.

He had seen countless Nascent Soul cultivators, but none possessed such abundant and pure spiritual power. He even had a feeling that if he didn't use his official seal to borrow luck, it would be quite difficult for him to subdue this young man with only his early-stage Deity Transformation cultivation.

Such a brilliant genius is actually a rogue cultivator?

Liu Zhengyi's mind began to race. The situation in Liuhua County seemed calm on the surface, but undercurrents were surging beneath.

The Zhao, Qian, and Sun families were deeply entrenched in the local area, monopolizing all walks of life, and even placing a large number of people in the six departments of clerks and the three shifts of yamen runners in the county government.

Although he was the county magistrate in name only, his orders often lost their full impact once they left the county government office.

He had always longed to have a power that belonged entirely to him and was not subject to the constraints of the three major families.

Zheng Yifei's appearance was a godsend.

He came from another region, had a clean background, and had no roots in Liuhua County. It was impossible for him to have any vested interests with the three major families.

His generosity indicates his financial resources; his extremely high cultivation level indicates his martial prowess. With just a little effort to win him over, he would definitely be an incredibly sharp weapon!

Thinking of this, Liu Zhengyi withdrew his Nascent Soul stage aura, and the sternness on his face transformed into a gentle smile.

"Excellent! What a remarkable young hero! He has already achieved the Nascent Soul stage before the age of thirty."

Liu Zhengyi clapped his hands and laughed: "Zheng Yifei, you have indeed not disappointed this county. With your cultivation level, it is a waste to be relegated to the position of a rogue cultivator."

Zheng Yifei concealed his aura and bowed again: "I am willing to die for you, sir."

"Since Registrar Wang strongly recommends you, and you have such abilities, this county naturally cannot let such talent go to waste."

Liu Zhengyi sat back down in his armchair, his fingers tapping lightly on the table, as if he were considering something.

After a moment, Liu Zhengyi raised his head, looked at Zheng Yifei and said, "There are two vacancies right now. The county is giving you a chance; you can choose for yourself."

"The first one is a squad leader of the city defense army. The city defense army is responsible for guarding the four gates and checking passing merchants. If you go there, you will be in charge of twenty armored soldiers. It's a leisurely job. You just need to watch the city gates every day. Moreover, passing caravans will inevitably give you some money in exchange for favors. It's a lucrative job."

"The second one is the street patrol head of the county government's police station. This job is much harder. There are only five constables under your command, and you are responsible for the daily security of three streets in the city, apprehending bandits, and mediating disputes."

Exposed to the elements every day, they not only have to deal with all sorts of people, but sometimes even encounter desperate criminals, making it extremely dangerous.

After Liu Zhengyi finished speaking, he picked up his teacup and quietly looked at Zheng Yifei, waiting for his reply.

Wang Bo, standing to the side, desperately tried to wink at Zheng Yifei.

In his view, the city garrison squad leader had twenty men under his command, a formidable presence, and plenty of lucrative opportunities—definitely a good place to work. The street patrol captains, on the other hand, only had five men, spending their days wandering the streets, a truly dreary job.

However, Zheng Yifei was conducting an extremely calm analysis in his mind.

City defense squad leader?

It sounded good, but Zheng Yifei knew very well that the city defense army belonged to the military system. Although the county magistrate had the power to mobilize troops, personnel appointments and logistics were under the jurisdiction of the military camp in the prefecture.

If he were to join the city defense force, frankly speaking, he would just be a high-ranking security guard at the gate, and would never be able to enter the core circle of power in Liuhua County.

Moreover, the city garrison was subject to strict military discipline, so he couldn't freely gamble, open shops, or gather intelligence in the city.

In contrast, the patrolling constable, though only having five men under his command, was a direct subordinate of the county government, representing the absolute authority of the government among the people.

He was in charge of three blocks, which meant that all the businesses, residents, and gangs on those three blocks were under his jurisdiction.

This would not only make it easier for him to open "Jubaoge" and provide protection, but also serve as an excellent springboard for him to infiltrate the grassroots forces of Liuhua County and establish an intelligence network.

More importantly, Zheng Yifei keenly perceived Liu Zhengyi's subtext.

If Liu Zhengyi really wanted him to enjoy a life of luxury, he wouldn't have presented him with these two contrasting options. What the magistrate needed was a knife that could kill, not a mascot to guard the gate.

"My lord, I am selecting a head constable."

Zheng Yifei answered without the slightest hesitation.

Wang Bo was so anxious that he kept stamping his feet, cursing the kid for being so foolish.

A barely perceptible hint of admiration flashed in Liu Zhengyi's eyes. He hadn't misjudged the young man; he not only had ability, but also ambition and courage.

"Have you thought this through? Working in the police station isn't an easy job."

"I've made up my mind."

Zheng Yifei replied loudly, "I am new here and have received your kindness in return. I have no way to repay you. Although the city garrison is comfortable, I would rather work in the streets and alleys to eliminate villains and protect the peace of the area. No matter how hard or tiring it is, I will have no complaints."

"Good! You have guts! This county likes young people like you who dare to fight and take risks."

Liu Zhengyi turned to the yamen runner outside the door and ordered, "Go and summon Chief Constable Wan."

Shortly after, accompanied by heavy footsteps, a burly man with a full beard strode into the signing room.

The burly man was dressed in an official robe embroidered with a flying bear pattern, with a broad-backed cleaver at his waist, and exuded a strong aura of menace.

This man was none other than Wan Chongshan, the chief constable of the Liuhua County Police Station, a ninth-rank official with a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivation. In both the legitimate and underworld circles of Liuhua County, Wan Chongshan was a well-known figure.

"This humble servant, despite the weight of countless mountains, pays his respects to Your Excellency the County Magistrate!"

The sound of the mountains was like a resounding bell; he knelt on one knee to pay his respects.

Get up.

Liu Zhengyi raised his hand slightly and pointed at Zheng Yifei, saying, "Officer Wan, let me introduce you to someone. This is Zheng Yifei, a cultivator from overseas. I think he is a promising talent. From today onwards, he will serve as your patrol officer."

Take him to complete the formalities and assign him a jurisdiction.

Wan Chongshan stood up, turned his head to look at Zheng Yifei, and frowned almost imperceptibly.