Chapter 121 Yicheng Trial 2 Xie Jiaoyue did not come alone...
Xie Jiaoyue did not come to the Heaven and Earth Bureau alone.
When she left home, Gong Shi Moyu heard that she had been sought out by the Heaven and Earth Bureau and followed her.
Xie Jiaoyue thought that Gongshi Moyu was also very familiar with the Heaven and Earth Bureau, so it would be good to show her the way, so that she wouldn't get lost in the Heaven and Earth Bureau and waste time.
On the way, Gongshi Moyu asked a couple of questions: "What does the Heaven and Earth Division want from you?"
"I don't know, but it's probably for the whole region competition."
"It doesn't seem like it. There's still a lot of time before the All-Region Competition, so maybe I'm not looking for you about that."
"There's no point in us guessing here. Brother Moyu, what's your relationship with Director Baili of the Heaven and Earth Division? Can you come with me to see him?"
Just then, a carriage passed by. Gongshi Moyu pulled Xie Jiaoyue to the inside of the road to protect her, ensuring that not a speck of dust would get on her clothes. Then he said, "Actually, we have a pretty good relationship. Director Baili has taken good care of me. I think it should be okay."
As a result, before he could even enter the Heaven and Earth Bureau, Gongshi Moyu was proven wrong.
The deputy director who came to lead the way smiled gently: "Moyu, you don't need to accompany me today. I'll keep Jiaoyue company. Don't worry, I won't lose your good sister."
She said "good sister" in a roundabout way, and even winked at Gongshi Moyu.
Their relationship is clearly different from that of ordinary brother and sister; he will definitely help take good care of them.
Then, the deputy director ruthlessly assigned Gongshi Moyu two jobs, completely cutting off any possibility that Gongshi Moyu might want to continue following Xie Jiaoyue.
Gong Shi Moyu could only wave to Xie Jiaoyue and then leave.
The deputy director led Xie Jiaoyue forward, and they saw scenery different from what they had seen before.
The area of Tiandi Si is not large, but the winding paths lead to secluded spots, and every step reveals a new scene. In just a few steps, one feels as if they have entered another world, leaving people in awe.
The deputy director noticed Xie Jiaoyue's curiosity and explained, "One of our Director Baili's great hobbies is spatial magic. He has set up many spatial magic spells in the Heaven and Earth Division. So although the Heaven and Earth Division does not look as big as the various aristocratic families, it is quite large inside. You can travel to the next space as you walk."
He seized the opportunity to praise Gong Shi Moyu: "Little Moyu also played his part here. He really has a lot of ideas and has put forward many spatial creativity."
"That's right, Brother Moyu is the most amazing. He's been our idol since we were little."
Xie Jiaoyue thought to herself that this was probably because Gong Shi Moyu, like her, was from the modern world and naturally brought some different ideas.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Xie Jiaoyue was about to ask why she had been called over today when the house in front of her suddenly seemed ordinary, just like any ordinary house that could be seen on the roadside, with blue bricks and gray tiles, a small one-story building sitting in front of her.
The deputy director pointed forward: "That's where our Director Baili entertains guests. Go there; he's only hosting you today."
After saying that, the deputy director gently nudged Xie Jiaoyue, turned around and floated away without leaving a sound.
Xie Jiaoyue was completely baffled, but there wasn't a single person or even a bird in sight. With nowhere to look, she had no choice but to move forward.
Knock knock knock.
"Jiaoyue, just open the door."
Xie Jiaoyue pushed open the door and entered, her clothes fluttering in the wind as she stepped into the simple house. Only then did she step into the seemingly ordinary house.
When she looked up, she saw an ordinary room in an ordinary house.
In this ordinary and simple place, two very important figures in the southwestern region were seated.
Director Wan and Director Baili were sitting side by side in front of her!
This was Xie Jiaoyue's third meeting with Director Baili.
The first time was to test her talent. She felt that Director Baili was very serious, and everyone around him was also trembling with fear.
The second time was after leaving the Azure Kite Secret Realm. Although Director Baili was friendly, he was also very dignified.
This time, Director Baili had a smile on his face the whole time, looking like a kind old man.
Although Director Wan wasn't quite that kind, he still had a benevolent face and no aggressive demeanor or air of superiority.
As she grew up, the changes in the attitudes of those around her were striking.
Director Baili's first words were very polite: "Jiaoyue is here. Please sit down. Don't be fooled by the fact that this place looks like a bargain. My tea and snacks are the best. They're already on your table. Please have a taste. They were specially prepared for you."
Xie Jiaoyue didn't stand on ceremony and sat down directly. She then took a bite of the pastries on the table. The pastries were made with eggs and flour, fluffy and soft, with a light milky and eggy aroma. They were also decorated with berry jam. One bite brought back memories of afternoon tea in her past life.
"Commander Baili's snacks are indeed delicious."
What came from ahead was Director Wan's laughter: "Hahahaha, I knew my niece Jiaoyue would like the snacks I brought more, and would definitely eat the one I brought first."
Director Baili slapped the armrest of his chair: "Don't be so smug. You're an outsider visiting Jinling City. You brought some snacks for the children of Jinling City. Of course, we, Jiaoyue, will be polite to you."
Xie Jiaoyue awkwardly picked up her cup and drank her tea.
This tea is also very good; it's refreshing and crisp, and one sip can instantly relieve the sweetness of the dessert, leaving you feeling refreshed.
After all, it was specially prepared by the directors to entertain guests, so it was naturally of high quality.
Xie Jiaoyue dared not praise them, for fear of praising the wrong people again. She simply placed her hands on her knees and obediently looked at the two directors.
"Director Wan, Director Baili, what brings you two here?"
Two directors were serving her; what a scene!
Director Baili and Director Wan exchanged a glance and said, "Niece Jiaoyue, after our discussion, we have decided to appoint you as the leader of the cultivators from the Southwest Region."
Xie Jiaoyue tilted her head in confusion. She didn't quite understand the significance of being a team leader, but she was keenly aware that this position shouldn't have been hers: "As far as I know, cultivators under the age of thirty can participate in the All-Domain Competition. Although I am already at the Foundation Establishment stage, there are definitely many people with higher cultivation levels than me, such as Brother Mo Yu."
Why did you choose me?
Logically, this position should be filled by the person with the highest cultivation level.
Director Wan spoke quickly: "Because your cultivation level is not high enough, the team leader can guarantee your advancement to the second round of the competition, giving you more time to improve."
Xie Jiaoyue still didn't agree easily: "Is it just a guaranteed spot in the second round, without any other conditions?"
If that's the case, then this spot must be one that everyone else is fighting tooth and nail for, so how could it possibly be her turn?
She knew that although she was very talented and her performance after starting to cultivate was also very impressive, could she really be so precious that such a spot would be given to her without hesitation?
Director Baili wasn't as assertive as Director Wan. Seeing Xie Jiaoyue's hesitation, he carefully crafted his words: "This spot does indeed carry a certain responsibility. I remember you've already seen the magical beasts. The leaders of each region will unconditionally join the Heaven and Earth Division's Demon-Slaying Army. Their responsibilities include patrolling various sealed areas, hunting magical beasts throughout the region, and being at the forefront in case of a magical beast tide."
He looked up at the sky: "Actually, this wasn't a big deal before. If you could join the Demon Extermination Army, you could quickly accumulate merits and wouldn't encounter too much danger. But perhaps you've already sensed the demonic energy stirring, and the monster tide isn't far off."
This means that if Xie Jiaoyue were to join the Demon-Slaying Army at this time, given her current cultivation level, she would inevitably end up on the battlefield if her cultivation progress were even slightly slower.
Extremely dangerous.
But Xie Jiaoyue was eager to try.
If the monster tide comes, even if she's not in the Demon Extermination Army, can she really remain unscathed? Can she just sit idly by and do nothing?
No, she wouldn't. She would definitely choose to be at the forefront.
It wouldn't be right to let her mother, who has little talent, and her servant, who has little talent for cultivation, be at the forefront.
She really deserves to be hit.
However, this is still not the reason to choose Xie Jiaoyue.
Xie Jiaoyue said, "This is a risk I will face, but I think if it's just this kind of risk, there are plenty of people who would want to take this opportunity."
Director Wan clapped: "My niece Jiaoyue is indeed clever. Fortune favors the bold. Chaos is both a risk and an opportunity. If you achieve good results in the All-Region Competition or perform well in the Demon-Slaying Army, it will be a merit for both me and Director Baili. At that time, we may have the opportunity to be promoted and return to the Eastern Region."
Director Baili snorted coldly: "The two of us are not willing to give in to each other. If we choose someone else, no one can represent both of us at the same time. Only you, with your special status and the blood of the Xie family of Jinling City and the Gongshi family of Yi City, can represent both of our cities at the same time."
"I know you want to ask why the other two directors had no objections, because they came to the remote southwest region voluntarily."
Xie Jiaoyue still didn't understand: "If there really is a monster tide, won't the two directors participate? You can earn your own merits, why would you need me?"
Director Baili leaned back in his chair, looked up at the sky, and sighed: "You don't understand. The promotion criteria for our Heaven and Earth Division are a long list. Every single condition must be met. You can't fail if you miss any one of them."
Harsh and rigid—that's the nature of the Heaven and Earth Bureau.
Xie Jiaoyue almost burst out laughing; it turned out that even the directors had their own troubles.
She continued, "So the Southwest Region is a place of exile, where cultivators find it difficult to rise in rank, and consequently, it's also difficult for those in the Heaven and Earth Division to advance? Two Division Chiefs, did you commit a mistake and end up here?"
The two directors said in unison, "Children are not allowed to ask about this."
After the two directors spoke frankly and sincerely, Xie Jiaoyue thought for a long time and finally chose to refuse.
"I'm sorry, Director Wan, but I'm sure you know about the past between the Gongshi family and my mother. So I don't intend to get too involved with the Gongshi family, nor do I want to become their representative."
Director Wan seemed to have anticipated this, and immediately said, "What if I told you that the best training ground in the entire Southwest Region is in Yi City? As long as you agree, you can use it with the disciples of Yi City."
Then he secretly sent a telepathic message to Xie Jiaoyue.
“I can give you a token from the Gongshi clan of the Eastern Region. With this token, you can go directly to the Eastern Region to visit the Gongshi clan. If they agree, your mother’s branch can become independent.”
This is his true trump card.
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