After coming out of the Chen Mansion, Zhao Xing was still a little shocked.

He didn't expect to see an old acquaintance here.

I never expected that Long Xiao and Chen Shijie would have such a close relationship.

What's more, he didn't expect that what Chen Shijie wanted to take him to was the Shenwei Army who would be expelled from the army in the future!

"Do you still want to go with Lao Chen?"

He definitely wanted to join the army, after all, his original plan was to become a soldier and a farmer.

If he wanted to get promoted quickly, the army was undoubtedly the fastest route. With his foresight, he was confident that he could do well.

"The Divine Power Army was famous for a while, but later it suffered heavy losses one after another when fighting against the barbaric alien races, and even its organizational structure was destroyed."

"The main reason why Emperor Wu attacked the barbarians was because he suffered great losses from the foreign tribes in his later years."

Zhao Xing recalled that he vaguely remembered that Shenxiao Hou Longxiao hated the barbaric aliens very much, and he didn't know if it was because of his experience in the Shenwei Army.

Long Xiao rose to prominence at the end of Emperor Jing's reign. During Emperor Wu's reign, he was granted the title of Marquis of Wu for his meritorious service in the war against the barbarians.

In Zhao Xing's future plans, Long Xiao is on his investment list.

If you are stronger than him before he starts to gain momentum, give him a hand and treat it as an investment. If you are still relatively weak before he starts to gain momentum, then follow him.

"We are only in the middle period of Emperor Jing's reign now. After Jing Xin, there will be Dazhi and Yongzhi, which will take almost two hundred years."

Zhao Xing listened to the chat between Lao Chen and Long Xiao. Although the Shenwei Army had a small reputation before, it was only in one place and had not yet become famous all over the world. Now it has just been restored.

"It's good to get on the bus now. The Shenwei Army has just been activated, so there are many opportunities to make meritorious deeds. As for the future? The worst thing is to jump out of the car in the future, like Long Xiao, won't he live well." Zhao Xing shook his head, no longer thinking about it, anyway, leaving

It's still a few months before a decision is made.

After getting to know more about it, if the evaluation decides that it is not possible to go, Zhao Xing will have plenty of places to choose from.

Right now, we still need to pass the Xuantian Sect first and then successfully become a full-time official.

Sanwan Town, Maple Leaf Manor.

There is a rockery in Maple Leaf Manor, and inside this rockery, a secret passage is dug, leading to the depths of the ground.

At this moment, in the space deep underground, there is a small altar.

The altar stood in a pool of blood, with scarlet blood covering half of the statue.

The two masters of Sanwan Hall knelt down and waited.

The Falcon Protector knelt beside the blood pool and worshiped the statue.

Chen Deshun and Wu Mei felt a little uneasy.

Originally, this was not supposed to be the time for sacrifice, but they received a warning from His Holiness a few days ago.

After returning, he reported to the Dharma Protector.

They are very sensitive to the slightest disturbance when lurking, and Falcon also takes it very seriously, so he immediately came to this altar to pray to the gods and inquire about the specific reason for the early warning.

"Gulong~" The statue emitted a faint red light, and the light reflected in the air, revealing the scene of Chen Deshun in the Niu family compound at that time.

Then the statue quickly sank into the pool of blood, and the vision disappeared.

Falcon Guardian worshiped again devoutly, and then slowly walked down the altar.

"Dharma protector...poof~" Chen Deshun was about to ask what happened, but he and Wu Mei were slapped away by the falcon, spitting out a mouthful of blood, and even knocked out two teeth.

The two looked panicked. After falling to the ground, they quickly crawled over and knelt down respectfully.

"You two idiots!" Falcon stared at the two of them with a gloomy look, "I asked you to go to Anping Town to find out what exactly you did and why your identity was exposed!"

"What?" Chen Deshun was shocked, "Are we exposed?"

Wu Mei also looked panicked: "Dharma Protector Mingjian, we didn't do anything."

Falcon's eyes were cold: "You still dare to quibble. Your Majesty warns you, because you have noticed that someone is using secret methods to deduce the relationship between you two."

"What, how is this possible..." Chen Deshun and Wu Mei were shocked and had no idea why this happened.

They had been staying in the underground altar for the past two days and realized that something was serious, but they didn't expect it to be so serious.

"You can't use your identity anymore." Falcon snorted, "Enter the blood spirit pool."

"Yes, yes." The two of them walked into the blood pool of the altar with some fear.

Then Falcon waved, and two believers, a man and a woman, walked over.

They were naked, and when they walked in front of the Falcon, they knelt down respectfully and said, "Meet the Protector."

Falcon said slowly: "Now is the critical moment, and we need you to contribute to the great cause. In the future, Xuantian will recreate the golden body for you and enjoy peace forever."

A man and a woman looked at the statue enthusiastically: "I am willing to die for Xuantian!"

Then he stood up and jumped into the blood pool.

"Gulong~"

The blood pool was glowing with red light, and after a while, the man and the woman walked out of the blood pool again.

Falcon looked at the two of them: "This month, you don't want to take any action to familiarize yourself with your new identity."

"Yes." Chen Deshun and Wu Mei's voices sounded.

October 7th, cold dew.

The weather in Gucheng is gradually turning colder, and Xue Wenzhong's Huailiu courtyard is no longer a spring scene, but has returned to the same solar term as the outside world.

Xue Wenzhong pointed to the sky where traces of mist were spreading from around him.

"The cold dew has passed through three dynasties, and you have to look for a bridge to cross the water."

"The pure white dew turns to cold and condenses. This is the seventeenth method in the "Solar Terms Order"."

"Practice the "Solar Terms Order", and you will clearly feel the Yin of the earth's veins from this solar term, and the power of many spells will be greatly increased because of this, such as the [Yin Wind] and [Icy Rain] you practice."

"The cold dew solar term has seven iconic phenological phases, which can cause seven kinds of mortal beasts to transform into strange beasts, and seven kinds of mortal plants to transform into spiritual plants. It can also cause strange beasts to degenerate and spiritual plants to wither."

"But my qualifications as a teacher are dull, and the cold dew solar term order can only be used to achieve the 'three changes of cold dew'. It is enough in Gucheng, but if you want to join the army, it is not enough for the three changes of cold dew in the future. You can ask Chen for more advice in the future.

When the time comes, he will definitely be able to teach you how to use it."

Zhao Xing nodded. After changing his position to a formal agricultural officer, he can revise the "Solar Terms Order". At that time, the agricultural officer's spell range will be greatly increased due to the official position of the Qi Luck Dynasty. Of course, this increase is limited to the Great Zhou Dynasty.

within the territory.

At the same time, the solar terms order is not just a simple matter of fixing the day and changing the day, but is also accompanied by various magical abilities, such as increasing spells and using changes in phenology.

This is more widely used in marching and fighting. When the army arrives in a strange wilderness, it depends on the military commander and farmers to distinguish which meat can be eaten and which cannot be eaten.

But the world is so big and there are so many species that even military farmers may not be able to identify them all.

Taking advantage of seasonal climate changes, you can pick out edible items from the wilderness.

Here in Jun Sinong, there is only a difference between eating directly and finding a way to eat.

Xue Wenzhong had nothing to teach Zhao Xing about specific spells. He could only talk about the "Solar Terms Order" which could only be mastered by those who became agricultural officials.

Zhao Xing also knew that he didn't spend much time with Lao Si Nong. Even though many of them were nonsense, he listened very seriously.

On October 9th, Zhao Xing came to Chen Mansion.

At this time, Chen Shijie was busy preparing the trap.

Most of his pear orchard was cleared, and many seedlings were even pulled out, and several new plants were planted instead.

Zhao Xing ran over there curiously and took a look, and was stunned: "Are you planning to blow up the Xuantian Sect?"

Chen Shijie said calmly: "The geographical environment of Nanyang County is still a bit poor. When these things grow here, their power will be a bit smaller."

Long Xiao said: "It's okay, I also checked in some high-end goods for you, one hundred knots."

Zhao Xing asked cautiously: "Approximately how many levels is it?"

Long Xiao stretched out a palm, and Zhao Xing's expression changed drastically: "This, is this really good?"

Chen Shijie said: "No, no, the two people in Sanwan Town are dead, and the house has been burned down. This group of Xuantian sect demons are not simple, and they are very alert. They must have changed their appearance."

Long Xiao smiled and said: "Don't worry, it'll be no problem."

Zhao Xing sighed and said: "I have to stay away from the two adults when taking action."

After a pause, he said again: "Can you give me some of the smaller ones?"

"Hahaha, do you think this thing is useful? Yes, no problem!"

October 15th, Zongfu.

Zong Shichang handed a box to Zhao Xing.

"I've been looking for a long time, but I only found a third-grade high-grade sandalwood soul box. I don't know if it's enough for you."

Zhao Xing took it over and took a look: "It's enough."

Zong Shichang waved his fan coquettishly on a cold day: "Besides containing some requiem elixirs, I don't know what other uses this thing has. Can you tell me?"

Zhao Xing smiled and said: "Don't ask, I don't want to tell, don't force me to lie to you."

Zong Shichang folded his fan and said, "If you're honest enough, I like your approach, so I won't ask. How about some more drinks today?"

Zhao Xing shook his head: "I won't drink anymore and prepare well for the Beginning of Winter assessment."

Zong Shichang said in surprise: "There's no need to be so diligent. Now you've confirmed the quota in Gucheng. Who can beat you?"

Zhao Xing looked at the sky forty-five times and said: "A truly strong person always only competes with himself."

Zong Shichang laughed and scolded: "Damn, just open your mouth and come, you still know how to pretend."

October 23rd, frost fell.

The weather in Gucheng is getting colder and colder. Every morning when you wake up, you can see a thin layer of frost on the ground.

During this solar term, Zhao Xing clearly felt that his [Ice Rain] method and [Yin Wind] method were further strengthened.

Compared with the Autumnal Equinox, the power of the spell has increased by at least 30%.

"The solar terms have a great influence on spells. If you become a regular person, your first task is to practice the solar terms. This is equivalent to creating a suitable home environment for yourself." Zhao Xing wrapped himself in autumn clothes and came to the backyard to take a look.

Now the Tianyuan pear tree has been moved to a corner by him.

The effect of Earth Vein Synthesis also fully supports several other plants.

The vegetable patch in the backyard was also covered by a layer of clouds and mist by Zhao Xing.

People outside can't see what's going on inside at all.

"The increase is good." Zhao Xing went in and took a look around, "I hope it won't come in handy. It's best if Lao Chen and Long Xiao can handle it and let me take a rest."

October 28th.

"Huchi~"

The fourth-level evangelical painting ‘Void Shadow in the Underground Palace’ burned fiercely, which meant that the last opportunity for enlightenment had been exhausted.

Zhao Xing looked at the panel.

[The Endless Underground Palace: Intermediate Spells]

【Progress:8012/9999】

[Efficacy: Based on the earth veins, a boundless underground palace is built, releasing a powerful collection force, which can be superimposed eight times]

[Five Elements Split Earth: Intermediate Spell]

【Progress:7215/9999】

[Efficacy: Earth veins surge wildly, rioting in the world, using the power of random five elements of earth veins to attack. 】

[Swallowing Clouds: Intermediate Spells]

【Progress:8523/9999】

[Efficacy: Intermediate cloud method, can swallow and absorb a variety of clouds, and obtain the effect of the swallowed clouds. 】

[Ksitigarbha Guiyuan·Humanity: Intermediate Spells]

【Progress:6536/9999】

[Efficacy: Arrange the earth line magic circle, absorb the power of the earth line, replenish vitality, and the spell cycle is endless]

"This month, all four preaching paintings have been used up, and all four spells have made great progress." Zhao Xing thought, "On the other hand, the other spells, except for Sleepyhead, are still the same."

He has selectively practiced spells this month, and four of the new spells have basically reached the seventh or eighth level. After all, with the preaching paintings as the foundation, the effect of krypton gold is still very powerful.

However, Zhao Xing spent the most time on the Sleepy Man spell in the Introductory Chapter of Dream Spring and Autumn.

[Sleepy Man: Intermediate Spell]

[Progress: Nine turns (perfect)]

[Efficacy: Ingest the sleepy bugs in the life soul through the air. 】

"The sleepy bug in the sandalwood soul box has turned purple to black." Zhao Xing touched the box in his arms, "Now I'm afraid that neither Long Xiao nor Lao Chen can withstand it, and they will have to suffer from it after being hit.

Just fall down and go to sleep.”

On the first day of November, the last yang month of the fifteenth year of Jingxin comes.

The officials in the Agricultural Supervision Bureau began to become busy again.

Because the beginning of winter is coming soon.

There must be an assessment in the four o'clock and eight seasons, and it is also the penultimate assessment before the year.

Most people know that they have no hope of getting an official position, but even if there is no assessment, it is still linked to the subsidy.

Who doesn’t want more year-end bonuses during the Chinese New Year?

At this time, the more you have to pretend.

"Brother."

"Brother!"

Chen Ziyu and Qian Dong caught up in the verandah.

"Qian Dong, Ziyu." Zhao Xing turned around and looked at the two of them, "You got up so early today?"

"Brother, Ziyu and I are so early every day. It's because you have become lazy recently." Qian Dong said with a smile.

"Yes, brother. Where have you been recently? I can't even see you. Your home has been shrouded in mist recently. I don't know what you are doing. Uncle Zhao said that he won't see visitors, so we don't dare to go over and disturb you." Chen Ziyu asked.

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"It's all for the Beginning of Winter assessment." Zhao Xing had already prepared the reason. "After all, I have only been in Class A four times this year. My previous results were only average. I'm still a little unsure whether I can pass the exam."

Of course, this was just an excuse. After he passed the autumn equinox, Ji Ming personally appointed him to participate in the winter review.

In other words, he must be one of the places reported by Nanyang County.

Li Wenzheng had also been angry with Chen Jijie for a long time, and he had to ensure that Zhao Xing could pass, so he just said directly that you had leaked the test questions to Zhao Xing.

In the county-level examination, the chief officer of the Agricultural Supervision Bureau sets the examination questions and Li Wenzheng supervises it. If these two people collude together, even a fool can pass it.

Of course, this is because Zhao Xing himself is strong. If Li Wenzheng and Chen Shijie really repay a mediocre person and go to the county, there will be problems.

The recommenders, grades, and own strength are all excellent. The rest depends on Zhao Xing's performance in the temple exam.

The reason why I say this is just a reason to refuse to see guests.

"Brother, you work really hard, no wonder you can do it." Chen Ziyu said with admiration.

"In the spring of next year, I'll wait for the good news from big brother." Qian Dong smiled, "Ziyu and I would like to congratulate big brother in advance."

"I'd like to lend you some good words." Zhao Xing said with a smile.

"Stop talking, brother, Old Sinong is about to start giving lectures, let's go over first!"

On November 5th, the content and location of the winter assessment of the Agricultural Supervisor were announced. On the same day, the content and location of the year-end assessment of Tiangongfang, Wu Division, Weaving Division, and Temple were announced.

Chen Shijie, Li Wenzheng, Gongsun Yang and other officials from various departments in Gucheng suddenly had a whim and put multiple professions such as warriors, mechanics, farmers, weavers, and masters of ceremonies at the same location for a joint assessment. The location was in Anping Town.

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After the results of the assessment were announced, the officials complained and privately cursed Chen Shijie and Li Wenzheng for not doing things well and for coming up with crooked ideas.

However, no matter how much they scolded them, they could not change the decision of the two bosses. They had to make intensive preparations to prepare for this weird joint examination.

On November 5th and 6th, a large number of officials arrived in Anping Town in advance and began to inspect the assessment site outside Anping Town - an abandoned forging factory.

On November 7, the sound of bells was heard from the county temple and the agriculture supervisor in Gucheng.

It seems to be telling the people of Gu County that winter has begun.
Chapter completed!