Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 498 - 59: Qi Fortune and Spiritual Beauty, Favors of Enfeoffment (6K)

Chapter 498: Chapter 59: Qi Fortune and Spiritual Beauty, Favors of Enfeoffment (6K)

Outside the Ten Suns Cave Heaven, a crowd of powerful individuals and nobles were anxiously gathered.

They all understood the immense benefits of the cave’s upgrade to Blessed Land, but the prohibition was issued by the three Kings, and no one dared to break in forcefully.

Those inside the Ten Suns Cave Heaven were even more anxious, as ninety-nine percent of them were confined within the boundaries of Yang City.

Without the qualification of a "Junior Investigator," no one could step out of Yang City, unless they wished to leave the Ten Suns Cave Heaven entirely.

But at this moment, who would want to leave the Ten Suns Cave Heaven?

Anyone who left would be a fool!

However, having come this far only to be confined to Yang City was an incredibly frustrating experience.

"Rejected again! I’ve applied for the ’Junior Investigator’ role three times, targeting only explored areas like the Earth Fire Plain and the Ten Thousand Leich, but all my applications were denied!"

In a courtyard in Yang City, Yi Yue furiously slammed his hand on the table.

"Even though I’m a Martial Artist and not a Minister of Agriculture, they’re being excessively strict about a Junior Investigator position!"

A handsome young man beside him shot Yi Yue a glance, "Why are you slamming the table at me? If you have the guts, go confront Luo Hou King."

"What did you say!?"

"Alright, Nangong, Yi Yue, both of you stop arguing," Qi Yuan Army intervened, "Instead of wasting energy here, we should use that time to build some connections. Even forming a basic investigation team would make this trip worth it."

Qi Yuan Army was equally frustrated, with a tempting prize right in front of them that they couldn’t touch, it was tormenting.

Even standing at the boundary of Yang City, they could feel the astonishing Primordial Energy saturating the air. One could only imagine the opportunities beyond the city’s borders.

"News just came in!" Suddenly, Yi Yue sprang up.

He frantically tapped his Earth Mirror, projecting an illusion in the room.

It was Wei Hong, son of Wei Yuan from the Tiger Flood Dragon Army.

"Brother, you finally have news. I was dying of anxiety," Yi Yue said eagerly.

"Apologies, Brother Yi," Wei Hong said with a hint of embarrassment, "I have no good news. Even my father could only establish an intermediate investigation team with just eight members, all filled by the Tiger Flood Dragon Army."

"What?" Yi Yue’s mouth hung open, eyes filled with disappointment.

Seeing this, Qi Yuan Army said, "Brother Wei, you’ve done your best. We shouldn’t have pressured you."

Yi Yue also realized his mistake, quickly regaining his composure. He couldn’t blame a friend for failing to deliver, especially when they had tried their best.

"Yes, given the current situation, it’s not Brother Wei’s fault. I apologize for my behavior."

Wei Hong continued, "Brother Qi, Brother Yi, although I couldn’t get you into the team, I can share some insider information that might help you."

Qi Yuan Army clasped his hands, "Brother Wei, please go ahead."

Wei Hong said, "Among the armies and noble units in Yang City, there are still about ten individuals holding the power to grant spots or have already secured some spots with allocation authority."

Qi Yuan Army, Yi Yue, and Nangong Ye perked up at this information.

This was indeed good news for them.

They had been desperate to find connections but didn’t know who to approach because everyone was so tight-lipped.

"First are the three Kings from the Military Realm: Luo Hou King, Lingde King, and King Heavenly Destiny. They all have the authority to approve entries and allocate spots."

But that information was hardly news; everyone knew these three Kings were in charge of the Ten Suns Cave Heaven, and the prohibition was issued by them.

However, if they could find a way to approach these three Kings, it wouldn’t be a problem at all.

Wei Hong continued, "Next is Prince Liang. Prince Liang reported the auspicious signs of the Blessed Land to His Majesty and has been granted partial management authority."

Yi Yue smiled bitterly, "Brother Wei, please don’t talk about this King and that Prince. They are out of our reach."

Getting in through the back door of a King was impossible for humble sixth-ranked individuals like them.

Even if they managed to get in, they’d be insignificant soldiers with no real influence.

Yes, Qi Yuan Army, Yi Yue, and Nangong Ye were all geniuses.

But the Great Zhou had no shortage of geniuses. How many geniuses had been born over the past thousand years?

"Alright," Wei Hong said, "How far can your connections reach?"

Qi Yuan Army, Nangong Ye, and Yi Yue exchanged looks and said, "The generals who got us in here have already spent a lot, at most, they could ask a favor from a standard fifth-rank official."

The main commanders of the three Grotto Heavens were all at the Marquis level, but Qi Yuan Army, Nangong Ye, and Yi Yue were not their sons, just soldiers under their command.

Getting them this far was already quite generous.

Wei Hong pondered, "In Ten Suns Cave Heaven, the only standard fifth-rank official with modifiable spots is likely the Minister of Agriculture Official; everyone else is tough to reach."

The Minister of Agriculture supervised the celestial mechanisms and announced the cave’s upgrade to Blessed Land in Yang City.

Most fifth-rank Ministers of Agriculture hardly had any qualifications.

Individuals like Zuo Zizhi, Ge Jingsong, and Cheng Qingming were relatively weak in terms of power and influence.

"You’ll need to approach Agricultural Officers or Supervisors in the Academies of Heavenly Time, Earth Advantage, Taicang, and Pinghuai."

Wei Hong provided some concrete leads, mentioning names: "Fan Zhaoli, Lu Bang, Mei Zhiru, Tian Shan, Liu Tianning, Zhang Song, and Gong Tiansi all hold spots."

"Don’t waste your efforts on others," Wei Hong advised.

"Alright. Many thanks, Brother Wei," Qi Yuan Army clasped his hands, "We wish you success in your endeavors."

"It’s a small matter," Wei Hong nodded before disconnecting the communication.

Qi Yuan Army, Yi Yue, and Nangong Ye quickly retreated to their own rooms to contact their patrons.