Just as the old patriarch forced me to my death, I achieved the unity of Dao and fruition.

Near Earth orbit, Nanjiang Star Harbor Base.

A massive circular port station floats outside of Earth.

Through the porthole, one can see the azure planet occupying half of the field of vision, with cargo ships moving in and out along their designated routes, and robotic arms continuously delivering resources from lunar mining areas into the storage compartments.

Gu Yuanshan and his wife Chen Huilan work at this Star Harbor base.

Both of them were long-time employees of the Interstellar Port Group.

Gu Yuanshan is responsible for cargo route scheduling and equipment maintenance, while Chen Huilan works in the base's logistics data center.

The position is not high, but the income is very stable.

This era is in the midst of a great interstellar exploration phase.

Lunar bases, orbital cities, and near-Earth starports are all short of personnel.

As long as you're willing to work, you don't have to worry about not having food to eat.

Housing, healthcare, and education are also covered by federal subsidies.

Therefore, the couple never had high expectations of Gu Changjin.

I don't ask my son to be very successful in the future, I just want him to be safe and sound.

It's 6:30 in the morning.

Gu Yuanshan changed into his work clothes and stood in the entrance hall putting on his shoes.

As Chen Huilan checked today's schedule, she frowned and asked, "Why hasn't Xiao Chen called these past two days?"

"The college entrance exam just ended, you've been having a blast, haven't you?"

Gu Yuanshan smiled.

"She's eighteen years old, how could she possibly get lost?"

Chen Huilan was still somewhat worried.

"I don't know how the grades are."

"This child didn't consult us when choosing his university major."

It doesn't matter whether I do well or not on the test.

Gu Yuanshan tied his shoelaces and straightened up.

"Nowadays, Starport, Orbital City, and Lunar Base are expanding everywhere."

"Even if he can't get into a good school, he can still learn a technical skill at the group."

"We have a house and savings."

"I'll find a suitable girl later and live a peaceful and stable life."

Chen Huilan thought for a moment, then smiled.

"That's true. Being healthy is the most important thing."

After talking about their son, the two then started chatting about work.

A group of inspectors will be arriving at the Star Harbour Group headquarters today. I heard they are also going to readjust the middle management positions at the Nanjiang base.

Chen Huilan lowered her voice.

"Isn't the position of deputy head of your equipment scheduling department vacant?"

"You've been doing this for so many years, don't you want to give it a shot?"

Gu Yuanshan shook his head.

"What's there to argue about? We're not related, and I won't give gifts."

"Zhao Qihang has such a good relationship with the deputy general manager of the base, he's probably already been chosen."

Chen Huilan sighed.

"Zhao Qihang and you don't get along. If he really gets promoted, he'll definitely make things difficult for you later. Maybe we should..."

Before she could finish speaking, Gu Yuanshan's communicator suddenly rang.

The caller ID reads: Base General Manager, Sun Haiping.

The couple exchanged a glance.

Gu Yuanshan quickly answered the call.

"Mr. Sun?"

From the other end of the communication came unusually enthusiastic laughter.

"Old Gu."

"You're really not a good friend."

"With such strong connections at home, why did you keep it from me all this time?"

Gu Yuanshan looked completely bewildered.

"Mr. Sun, are you sure you haven't made a mistake?"

"Still pretending?"

Sun Haiping smiled even more enthusiastically.

"The appointment just came from headquarters."

"Starting today, you will be the Deputy Director of the Operations Management Department of Nanjiang Xinggang Base, and concurrently the Director of the Equipment Dispatch Center."

"The original deputy manager position will no longer require an election."

"That position is too beneath you."

Gu Yuanshan froze.

Deputy Director of Operations Management Department?

This is more than one level higher than the deputy manager position he originally wanted to compete for.

Sun Haiping continued.

"Don't go to your usual post today."

"Come directly to the administrative district to report for duty."

"Are you free tonight?"

"Bring your younger brother and sister-in-law to my house for dinner."

"Your sister-in-law cooked herself, let's have a good talk."

The communication was disconnected.

The living room was quiet.

Chen Huilan asked in a daze, "You got promoted?"

Gu Yuanshan's throat bobbed.

"Deputy Director of Operations Management Department"

He also serves as the director of the dispatch center.

Chen Huilan was initially pleasantly surprised.

Then he was stunned.

The two looked at each other.

When did their family acquire such powerful connections?

……

Inside an orbital spaceship traveling from the surface of Earth to Nanjiang Starport.

Two middle-aged men in suits were sitting in first class.

Both were senior executives in the audit department of the Starport Group headquarters.

At the same time, he was also a disciple under the nominal name of Xuancheng Daoist.

The purpose of this visit to Nanjiang Xinggang is ostensibly to inspect the branch.

Secretly, he was ordered by Xuan Cheng to investigate the situation of Gu Changjin's parents.

Give warnings when necessary.

Tell that arrogant brat to stop coveting the "Tai Xu Cun Si Tu" (a type of Buddhist diagram).

One of them finished reading the information and sneered.

"Both my parents are ordinary employees."

"My family doesn't have any special connections."

"I really don't know how someone like this could have displeased Master."

The other person said calmly, "Don't ask what you shouldn't ask."

"Just get things done."

"Master has promised that if we do well this time, we will be allowed to formally visualize the Heart Image Diagram."

When it came to their hearts, both of them had a hint of anticipation in their eyes.

They were qualified and came from good families, but in the eyes of Xuanzhen Temple, they were ultimately just peripheral members.

Whether or not one can truly embark on cultivation depends entirely on whether Xuancheng is willing to give them the opportunity.

The spacecraft quickly entered the starport traction area.

Through the porthole, the two discovered that several military orbital warships were already hovering outside the berthing area, their hulls pitch black and their blue engines slowly glowing.

There were also squads of Federation soldiers wearing individual exoskeleton armor around them.

"Why are the military personnel here?"

"Has something happened at Starport?"

The two exchanged a glance, a vague unease creeping into their hearts.

The spacecraft has successfully docked.

The hatch had just opened.

A dozen or so military soldiers rushed in.

The electromagnetic rifles were all raised in unison.

"Xu Wenshan!"

"Gao Qiming!"

"You two are suspected of colluding with an illegal supernatural organization, endangering the safety of federal citizens, and leaking classified information about orbital facilities."

"He is now formally arrested on charges of treason!"

The two were stunned on the spot, and after they came to their senses, they were furious.

Xu Wenshan suddenly stood up.

Do you know who I am?

"This is the headquarters of the Interstellar Port Group..."

The leading officer sneered and raised his hand to open a floating screen.

The latest news is scrolling across the screen.

Three companies under the Xu family were taken over by the military.

All core members of the Xu family are under investigation.

The same applies to the Gao family.

Their fathers, brothers, and uncles all survived.

In the video, they are all wearing electromagnetic shackles.

Gao Qiming's face turned deathly pale instantly.

"This...this is impossible..."

The leading officer waved his hand.

"take away."

The two men were pinned to the ground and dragged out of the cabin, but they still had only one thought in their minds.

Who exactly did they offend?

……

Xuanzhen Temple.

Today it is Master Xuancheng's turn to oversee the front mountain and handle the temple's mundane affairs.

He sat in the courtyard drinking tea, and was in a fairly good mood.

He has already made arrangements for Gu Changjin.

Both of the disciples are high-ranking executives of the Interstellar Port Group.

Dealing with two ordinary employees is a piece of cake.

Suspension, reassignment, auditing, or any other excuse could make it impossible for Gu Changjin's parents to stay in Xinggang.

The kid will understand when the time comes.

There are some things that are not for him to worry about.

It's just strange that so much time has passed and Xu Wenshan and Gao Qiming haven't sent any messages back yet.

Master Xuancheng picked up the communicator and glanced at it.

No one replied.

"You're so slow at handling even the smallest tasks, yet you want to become my disciple and cultivate your character?"

He was somewhat dissatisfied.

Just then, the courtyard gate was suddenly kicked open.

The young Taoist disciple who had previously guided Gu Changjin rushed in, his face deathly pale.

"Uncle-Master! Something terrible has happened!"

Master Xuancheng frowned.

"What's the panic?"

The young Taoist was panting heavily, his voice trembling.

"Outside...outside is full of Federation troops!"

"They've surrounded the Xuanzhen Temple!"