Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 499 - 59: Qi Fortune and Spiritual Beauty, Favors of Enfeoffment (6K)_2

Chapter 499: Chapter 59: Qi Fortune and Spiritual Beauty, Favors of Enfeoffment (6K)_2

An hour later.

The three gradually emerged from their rooms.

"How did it go?" Qi Yuanjun asked.

"The general agreed to ask Fan Zhaoli to give it a try, but there’s no guarantee it will work." Nangong Ye said.

"Marquis Yan plans to ask Zhang Song and Lu Bang to try, but he didn’t give a definite answer either." Yi Yue sighed.

It’s tough, really tough, to get a share of this great opportunity.

Especially in the early stages, everyone is breaking their heads trying to get in.

Nangong Ye and Yi Yue exchanged a hopeless glance. ’Give it a try’ might as well have been nothing.

"I’ve made a discovery." Qi Yuanjun said, "You won’t believe it until I tell you."

"The general told me that there’s a Minister of Agriculture Official named Liu Tianning at Ten Suns Cave Heaven. He is also a member of the Military Realm Inspection Department, and he holds a concurrent position as an Agricultural Officer at the Taicang Institute, responsible for training soldiers."

"The general said this Liu Tianning seems to have backing from one of the three princes, and he also seems to have connections with the Royal Family, holding a large number of positions!"

"Hmm?" Nangong Ye and Yi Yue asked in confusion, "Is it that Liu Tianning from Taihe County?"

"Yes." Qi Yuanjun said, "The general just contacted Liu Tianning. However, the result was surprising; the general said Liu Tianning asked him to go to Zhao Xing for the positions."

"Zhao Xing?" Nangong Ye was stunned. "Do you mean Zhao Xing from the Divine Might Army? What’s he got to do with this?"

"Yeah, why bring Zhao Xing into this?" Yi Yue was also puzzled.

"Zhao Xing is Liu Tianning’s disciple." Qi Yuanjun explained, "Liu Tianning created a top-level investigation team with a cap of 30 members, and he handed over more than half of the slots to Zhao Xing."

"What?" Nangong Ye and Yi Yue were shocked. "A top-level investigation team, just handed over to him?"

"I gathered from the general that Liu Tianning holds Zhao Xing in high regard, even willing to give this kind of favor to his disciple." Qi Yuanjun sighed.

Nangong Ye and Yi Yue instantly turned green with envy.

What kind of divine teacher is this?

"Convincing Liu Tianning is too difficult. The general heard that we know Zhao Xing and asked us to contact Zhao Xing ourselves to find out what it would take to get a spot." Qi Yuanjun said.

"What are we waiting for, contact him quickly!" Nangong Ye hastily took out the Earth Mirror.

Yi Yue also took out his Earth Mirror, feeling fortunate that he only had a falling out with Liao Rulong from the Divine Might Army, and had not offended Zhao Xing. Who knows if their relationship could now come in handy?

....

In the Dao Feng Mountain Range, Zhao Xing sat in the room of the Qilin Flying Boat.

In front of him was an ’illusion’ of a figure clad in green Dragon Scale Armor and a Blood Phoenix cloak.

"This officer Zhao Xing, pays respects to ’Prince Xin’." Zhao Xing cupped his hands.

This was a Prince of a Different Surname, and the third prince to seek him out that day.

Prince Xin, Liu Yong, was the Commandery Prince of Pinghai State, credited for expanding the Jiutian Yingyuan Mansion in the Dingxin Calendar mid-stage. He was promoted from Marquis to Prince and later married a cousin of Emperor Jing, making him a member of the royal family.

But Prince Xin was already quite old, just over six hundred years. Judging from his appearance, he didn’t have long to live.

Prince Xin was in the Third Grade Primordial Soul Realm, yet his hair had turned white and his face bore many wrinkles.

This indicated that his physical body’s Seven Spirits were near exhaustion. His strong Life Soul alone was prolonging his life by nurturing his physical body’s Seven Spirits.

But this wouldn’t last long, at most fifty years before he would die. His title was not hereditary, and upon his death, his fortune would not fully pass to his descendants but rather be downgraded, with some going to the court and the rest distributed according to the nobility succession system.

"Zhao Xing, your teacher said the top-level investigation team is handed over to you for management." Prince Xin’s voice was warm; even through the Earth Mirror, it gave a refreshing feeling.

"It’s all thanks to my teacher’s favor."

Prince Xin wasted no words and directly said:

"I have thirteen sons, and the others all have their paths. The only one I worry about is my youngest son."

"He is not talented. As a father, I want to secure a future for him."

"If you are willing to open this door of convenience and grant him an Advanced Investigator position, name your price."

Zhao Xing didn’t immediately reply.

Prince Xin added, "I’ve been a soldier for many years. Although I am nearing my lifespan limit, I still have fifty years left. Among my twelve other sons, two have joined the Imperial Guard, and seven hold fifth-rank official positions, mainly in Pinghai State and Divine Continent."

Liu Yong spoke very plainly; at his age, there was no need to mince words.

He might as well have told Zhao Xing, "I can still fight for fifty years; don’t worry that I’ll drop dead right after you grant me this favor."

Even if I die, some of my sons have promising futures, so don’t worry about this favor going unpaid.

Prince Xin didn’t mention money, as transactions of this level rarely involved cash.

Zhao Xing deliberated briefly before cupping his hands and saying, "Since it is Prince Xin’s request, I have no reason to hesitate. Please inform me of your son’s residence, and I’ll personally bring him over."

"Good." The white-haired Prince Xin revealed a slight smile, "I will instruct him to await you at your Eighteen Locust and Willow Courtyard."

With that, Prince Xin Liu Yong ended the communication.

"Phew~" Zhao Xing let out a long breath, exiting the cabin.

"How many is this now?" Xia Jing asked.

"The third one." Zhao Xing sighed.

"Why the sigh?"

"Dealing with princes is stressful."

"Brother, I’d gladly bear this burden for you."

"Hahaha, I can still handle it for now; no need yet."

"Tch." Xia Jing gave Zhao Xing a disdainful look.

"What, another one?" Long Xiao approached, holding his Earth Mirror, "Another person has joined the investigation team, the fourth one."