Black Mountain Government Office.
Liu Tieyi's face was expressionless, as dark as pot lacquer.
He didn't want to turn around to see the person following him at all.
It was just a routine, leading him through the three processes of the storehouse, secret vault, and armory tower,
Sequentially obtaining the 'Cyan Robe of Flying Bird', 'Black Mountain Government Saber', and a set of 'Herbal Bath' produced by Danxia Mountain, exclusively for the Great Zhao Court.
Although this herbal bath was only the most basic, it could help ordinary people quickly enter the 'Golden Flesh and Jade Veins', halving the cycle duration.
Far inferior to the great pills and precious medicines produced by the orthodox sects of major Dao lineages, enabling people to complete the four steps of 'Martial Gate Foundation Establishment' in a very short time.
But considering the vast territory of the entire 'Great Zhao', with numerous states, counties, and cities under its influence, and constables numbering in the tens of thousands, one couldn't help but admire the Great Zhao's wealth and power.
"Wait here."
Looking at the young constable, dressed in new cyan clothes and wearing a waist saber, full of heroic spirit and determination.
Liu Tieyi tightened his lips, staring straight ahead. After saying this sentence, he left Jixia in the' Government Office's main hall and quickly walked towards his own residence within the office.
In less than half a stick of incense, he returned with a jade bottle.
Seemingly reluctant, he handed the jade bottle to Jixia, while his voice was cold and hard:
"Monkey Blood Jade Marrow Powder, with White-Eyebrowed Monkey Brain as the main ingredient, supplemented by 'three types' of Grade-Entering Foundation Establishment Supplements, refined to help one temper their blood and refine their marrow."
"I have no more White-Browed Monkeys here, take this instead. It's more precious than those monster corpses."
"If Department Head asks, I can face it with a clear conscience."
Jixia's eyes lit up as he accepted the Monkey Blood Jade Marrow Powder.
This is it!
Squad Leader Liu had spread the word, wanting to send him to the 'Inner City' Martial Arts Hall, for someone who was practicing martial arts and had already attained 'Golden Flesh and Jade Veins', preparing for 'Mercury Blood Silver Marrow', to prepare this secret medicine!
It was exactly this item.
It had caused him to narrowly escape death several times, facing mortal danger!
Fortunately in the end...
It still ended up in his hands!
And it came with a bonus, effectively something he had fought for himself as a supplementary good medicine for the second checkpoint of Martial Arts Foundation Establishment!
This feeling was far better than risking his life in vain for someone else.
"Thank you, Squad Leader, for your guidance!"
Seeing the benefit, Jixia beamed with joy.
"Hmph, now that you're wearing the official uniform, you are a constable of the Black Mountain Government Office. Remember to report to the office daily, even if Department Head takes care of you, you must still follow protocols."
"In the Outer City District, each constable is responsible for the security of ten miles, also known as 'Ten-Mile Constable'. Besides those stationed at the government office, there are no vacancies elsewhere."
"You will replace Jiang Zhou, take office immediately, and head directly to the outpost at 'Cyan Stone Lane' for patrol."
"Remember to report to the government office once every day before morning assembly, sunset and dawn."
"If any other duties are assigned, you will be notified."
After speaking, as if he didn't want to stay a moment longer, Liu Tieyi disappeared in a hurry.
But Jixia didn't care about this gentleman's mood at all.
Previously, he was cautious and reserved, just a lowly hunter from Cyan Stone Lane in front of Squad Leader Liu, all future opportunities relied entirely on him.
But now...
For some reason, the Department Head had taken a special interest in him, even humbling himself to bend the rules and make connections.
And in this Black Mountain Government Office, was there anyone whose rank was higher than Chen Zhenwu, the Department Head?
From the 'Reincarnation Celestial Book', bringing back the memory fragments engraved with the 'Meteor Chasing Moon Fist Scripture',
On the first contact with the memory fragments, he obtained the mastery for the famous boxing manual, and from that moment, Jixia knew,
His future would be different from the path he had once walked!
With this in mind,
Why be cautious any longer?
In the past, there was no choice,
But now, he was determined to advance boldly and sing triumphantly all the way!
Twenty-three years ago, someone from the Black Mountain Government Office had struck the 'Zhenjin Bell', a former commoner who later became the renowned 'Great Innate' and ranked in the Demon Hunting Department.
Twenty-three years later, Jixia from Cyan Stone Lane would follow suit, and moreover...
He aimed to go even higher than that!
Gripping the saber at his waist.
The young man's head was slightly raised, his gaze filled with confidence.
At this moment,
"Lord Ji, wait a moment!"
"Brother, wait, wait!"
Two voices came one after another.
It was none other than Zhong Xu and Zheng Fan, who had previously blocked Jixia's path at the gates of the Black Mountain Government Office.
But their attitudes were completely different from before.
At this moment, the two were rubbing their hands, looking rather embarrassed, feeling somewhat awkward.
In contrast to their previous attitude.
Arrogant first and deferential later, that's just how it was.
It's just...
Jixia understood.
People in this world, for the most part, are like monkeys wearing crowns, respecting clothes first and then people.
Everyone spins around within these rules; even as constables, wearing the official body, they can't escape.
So there's nothing to blame them for. Others saw him being favored by the Department Head and wanted to mend and ease relations a bit. They're colleagues, no need to put on a bad face.
Otherwise, if he were to lose power one day, it's inevitable that someone would kick him while he's down.
And just now, they even listened to his words and ran an errand to 'Cyan Stone Lane'!
"Colleagues, it was Jixia's overstepping before, I hope you can understand."
Jixia smiled kindly and clasped his fists.
Upon hearing this, Zhong Xu and Zheng Fan's faces lit up with joy. They felt too embarrassed to speak before, thinking it was too sycophantic, but if they didn't say anything and got resented, it would be even worse.
Fortunately, this 'Lord Ji' before them was generous, and moreover, a favorite of the Department Head. The position of Squad Leader is guaranteed in the future, and who knows...
After the Department Head leaves, that position might still be his!
Building a good relationship is definitely correct!
"This... Brother Ji is generous!"
"If there's no gesture, it would make the two of us seem inappropriate."
The two exchanged glances, and Zheng Fan spoke first:
"That previous 'Jiang Zhou' was the one we were responsible for escorting to prison. The Squad Leader in that cell is called 'Zheng Tu', he's my cousin's uncle. Brother, rest assured, with me here..."
"He can't have it easy inside, even if you want..."
"Just wait for this storm to pass, to avoid affecting your reputation..."
Zheng Fan's eyes showed a fierce glint.
Before he could finish, Zhong Xu laughed heartily, feeling the 'timing' was right, interrupted him, and continued:
"Alright, alright, today Brother Ji is promoted to constable, it's a day of celebration! Why talk about these things?"
"Tonight at dusk, after retiring from the Government Office, I'll be the host, inviting new colleagues for a drink!"
"But before that, the Cyan Stone Lane only knows 'Jiang Zhou', but doesn't know who 'Jixia' is!"
"We need to accompany him for a trip there, to let others know who is the 'Lord Ji' of Ten-Mile Bluestone Lane!"
...
A while ago.
The son of Carpenter Zhang, Zhang Yuan, heard about Jixia single-handedly taking down four or five ruffians and later striding towards the Government Office.
While eating, he was greatly shocked.
Thereafter, sounds of shouting and yelling came from outside the door, and he couldn't help but sneak a peek.
He saw two constables from the Government Office personally taking away Chen Wu from the Sword Tiger Gang, who had been beaten with a bruised face and had just crawled off the ground.
Without knowing what crime was committed.
However, since they were constables, he felt afraid and dared not follow them.
After eating his meal, Zhang Yuan sneakily took some of his father's earnings from the previous day's work.
Wanting to go to the most prosperous 'Fulu Street' in the First Ring District, closest to the Inner City, to try turning a small sum into a big one, and reclaiming his previous gambling losses with interest!
Yet unexpectedly...
Before he could start today's plan!
He saw Jixia in full cyan attire, heroic and spirited, with his legs no longer limping, looking like he was reborn, left hand resting on his saber, followed by two attendants, proudly stepping out from the main gates of the Government Office!
And those two, were none other than————
The two constables who had come to their doorstep before!
The two were following every step, looking to Jixia for leadership.
Then, they turned back towards Cyan Stone Lane!
Zhang Yuan's eyes widened in surprise.
"This..."
"What's going on with this kid??"
But he didn't dare go up to confirm, rather, like discovering some secret, he rushed back home.