Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 596 - 1: Returning Home in Glory (Da Zhang Combined)_2

Chapter 596: Chapter 1: Returning Home in Glory (Da Zhang Combined)_2

Zhao Xing said, "Additionally, the Southern Desolate’s Insect Witches and Blood Witches are significantly stronger than before. We must be cautious and consider a beheading operation for the Seven Night Saints in the Southern Desolate..."

Xia Jing listened quietly. He had vaguely heard about what Zhao Xing mentioned, perhaps from battle reports or strategists.

The Pacifying Barbarian Battlefield contained a vast amount of information, far exceeding billions. Extracting useful information from them wasn’t simple.

Now, Zhao Xing was highlighting some budding events for Xia Jing that hadn’t yet displayed their full impact.

He might encounter these events, or he might not, but if Xia Jing could remember them and stay alert, he might encounter fewer obstacles.

"Have you remembered?" Zhao Xing asked.

"I have remembered." Xia Jing nodded solemnly. After experiencing so much, he deeply trusted Zhao Xing’s skill in analyzing military reports.

"I will leave in a few days and won’t be seeing guests. I need to visit my mentor." Zhao Xing said, "Brother, take care."

"Take care."

...

At dawn the next day, Zhao Xing, Chen Shijie, Long Xiao, and Liao Rulong each went to visit their superiors or mentors who had previously assisted them.

Zhao Xing’s first stop was the Rich Spring Garden, to see Tian Shan.

"Teacher, I am about to leave. Thank you for all your efforts these past days. Please take care of yourself."

Zhao Xing performed a grand bow to Tian Shan because, during his detention, Tian Shan had been actively working for him, even utilizing resources designated for him in three special letters.

"Rise." Tian Shan smiled as he helped Zhao Xing up. "I didn’t actually accomplish much."

Initially, Tian Shan didn’t know what roles the Luo Hou King and Liu Tianning could play for Zhao Xing. By the time he realized it, he found out his efforts were in vain.

But to Zhao Xing, regardless of how useful it was, anyone who acted on his behalf earned his gratitude, and he would remember it.

"Where will you go next?" Tian Shan asked.

"My position is not finalized yet, but it is likely to be the East Sea," Zhao Xing replied. "However, I will first return home to rest for six months and visit my family."

"The East Sea..." Tian Shan murmured. "That’s fine. If anything comes up, feel free to write to me."

"Though my old bones aren’t as strong as Liu Tianning’s, they are plated with a layer of gold."

"Liu Tianning is an Inspector. He must be impartial and fair, and even if he has money, he probably can’t help you much financially."

With pride, Tian Shan said, "I’m different. In terms of wealth, I am richer than several feudal lords."

Zhao Xing was stunned and then cupped his hands with a smile. "Teacher has considerable assets; I see that you are being modest."

"Hahaha, precisely. Thanks to my ancestor, Duke Tian." Tian Shan said proudly, "All I have left is a bit of money."

Tian Shan wasn’t just boasting. Not long after Zhao Xing left the Rich Spring Garden,

he received a message in his Earth Mirror.

[Tian Shan has transferred you ’ten million’ points]

[Your points account has changed. Balance: 10021522]

The points transfer came with a note:

[Zhao Xing, you will likely need a lot of money when you go to the East Sea and in the future when you need to break through to the Pure Essence Realm. Do not settle for mediocrity at the critical juncture of reaching the fifth rank as Minister of Agriculture. If you need more, feel free to ask me.]

"He directly gave ten million points... Truly..." Zhao Xing couldn’t help but marvel at Tian Shan’s wealth.

What did ten million points mean?

Zhao Xing’s previous rank was sixth rank. His annual salary plus bonuses was about three hundred and fifty thousand points.

This time, with the struggle between the Luo Hou King and Prince Liang’s Party, though his position didn’t elevate, his rank improved to the tenth rank.

Even so, his annual earning would be around eight hundred thousand points.

Yet Tian Shan casually gave him ten million.

If Zhao Xing relied solely on his salary and bonuses, it would take him more than ten years, assuming he saved every penny.

"This favor is too generous." Zhao Xing felt a bit helpless. He came to bid farewell and didn’t expect Marquis Tian to give him anything.

Even if there were farewell gifts, they should be within normal limits.

He had underestimated Tian Shan’s wealth.

In Tian Shan’s eyes, ten million was indeed a normal gift, no big deal.

"My mentor Liu Tianning has countless doppelgangers, and now I gain another with Tian Shan, whose wealth is in the billions."

Thinking about this, Zhao Xing felt a bit emotional. "If I had known, I wouldn’t have bothered being corrupt in my past life. Just gaining Tian Shan’s favor would have sufficed for everything..."

...

After bidding farewell to Tian Shan, Zhao Xing went to the Taicang Institute to see Lu Bang.

During the outbreak of the Grotto Heaven’s spiritual beauty, Lu Bang sent two disciples, Cai Jin and Feng Qi, to the Extreme Night Sea for fishing.

At that time, their relationship became somewhat close.

Lu Bang and Liu Tianning, as well as Tian Shan, were already friends.

However, when Zhao Xing paid respects to Lu Bang, he only bowed and didn’t perform any grand rituals, nor did he call him teacher. Instead, he referred to him as Master Lu.

"Kid, withdrawing from the battlefield and losing a great opportunity for promotion, what’s your feeling?" Lu Bang, known for his carefree and uninhibited nature, taunted Zhao Xing upon meeting him.

"No special feelings." Zhao Xing laughed. "No regret after making the move."

"Hahaha, I like your spirit." Lu Bang laughed, "Back when you incited the Minister of Agriculture to fight martial artists during training, I already liked your character."

"Since you are returning home, going without a presentable gift won’t do. I’m good at brewing wines, so I’ll give you a boatload of fine wine."

"Feng Qi." Lu Bang waved his hand, and immediately a young man walked out from behind a screen.

"Teacher."

"Go to my Di-class wine cellar and load a boat with wine for Marquis Yuan Rang."

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xing deliberately said, "Master Lu, that’s quite stingy. If you’re gifting, why not send some of those precious Tian-grade vintages?"