Shennong Daojun

Early in the morning on March 2, Zhao Xing received a message from the ground mirror.

[Liu Tianning invites you to join the ‘Top Exploration Team of Shiyang Cave Sky’. Do you accept the invitation? 】

"So fast? Lao Liu is reliable!" Zhao Xing was overjoyed.

He originally thought that after Liu Tianning was approached by Princess Youruo, he would not have time to arrange and investigate the group formation.

Therefore, after he came out of Wanfa Palace yesterday, he immediately sent a message to Xia Jing, asking him to get the 'investigator's quota' as soon as possible.

If he still doesn't believe it today, he plans to talk to Tian Yan about it.

Prepare with multiple hands, whichever hand is strong will do.

I didn't expect Liu Tianning to be so reliable.

Done it today!

"Accept!" Zhao Xing quickly chose to accept.

Then several more messages appeared in the mirror.

[You have joined the ‘Top Exploration Team of Shiyang Cave Sky’! 】

[Liu Tianning appoints you as a senior detective! You have obtained the qualification of ‘Advanced Explorer’. 】

[Liu Tianning appointed you as the ‘Deputy Envoy of the Top Exploration Team of Shiyang Cave Heaven’. You already have the authority to invite and expel other members. 】

[Number of members of the ‘Shiyang Cave Top Exploration Team’: 2/30]

[Shiyang Cave Sky Top Exploration Team Mission (not available yet), can be actively submitted (all categories, all regions). 】

"Teacher is awesome!" Zhao Xing couldn't help shouting. "This is called professionalism!"

He originally expected that Liu Tianning would only form an investigation team, with at most three or four places, but he didn't expect that he would directly form an investigation team!

All categories, all regions, now he can go anywhere in Shiyang Cave.

And directly appointing him as the 'deputy envoy of the regiment' will give him the authority to recruit people.

"He is efficient in his work, no wonder Emperor Wu likes him." Zhao Xing praised in his heart, "And he has many clones, so what's the point of dealing with one Princess Youruo? A hundred of them are not enough, but I missed him."

At the end of the mirror, there is a private message from Liu Tianning.

[Permissions have been opened for you. Please do not come to Wanfa Palace unless you have important matters. In addition, 10 team members are reserved, and you decide on the rest. 】

Seeing this news, Zhao Xing thought: "Liu Tianning asked me to reserve ten places. It seems that my guess is correct. Someone has asked him to do something."

"Princess Youruo, Murong Qing, and maybe other acquaintances."

Zhao Xing didn't know what Liu Tianning's background and connections were.

Because when he knew Liu Tianning well in his previous life, Lao Liu was already extremely powerful. If there was any background behind him, the only one left was Emperor Wu.

But the Liu family in Taihe County, Daoyuanzhou, is a millennium-old family. From the time of Taizu to the present, there have always been people who have been high-ranking officials in the court. Liu Zonghai, the founder of "Liu Chuan Bian Fa", was once a second-rank official.

Lao Liu is also a descendant of a well-established family, and it is normal to have connections and connections.

It's just that although Liu Tianning is the most outstanding of this generation, he is not the current head of the Liu family. Although his father is not alive, he still has several brothers who are still serving as officials in the court.

"With this qualification, the next thing will be much easier to handle." Zhao Xing said secretly.

Zhao Xing will not abuse the quota. Except for the 10 that Lao Liu said he would reserve, every remaining quota is extremely precious.

Now Liu Tianning may not know how valuable these places are, because there are still relatively few dignitaries coming now. In addition, they only know that something good is happening, but they don’t know how big the good thing is.

Zhao Xing also had to anticipate that Liu Tianning would use quota to fill in others later.

"However, even if I can only make the decision and use three or four places, it is still a huge favor."

"Using this quota well is related to the rise and fall of a family." Zhao Xing said secretly.

First, determine the ownership of the two quotas: Chen Shijie and Long Xiao.

There is definitely no way for these two brothers to get the qualification of 'senior detective'.

Before the quota was tightened, it was not easy to obtain the qualification of a senior explorer.

There is no time to go through the process for the spot of an intermediate investigator, let alone a high-level one?

Lao Chen and Long Xiao could go to Yang An, but Yang An was a military general after all, so it would not be as convenient for a farmer like Liu Tianning to handle the matter.

After the policy is tightened, it will be even more difficult.

Because Yang An was suppressed by King Liang - Yang An had offended King Liang. Although he was re-activated, it did not mean that King Liang had forgiven Yang An. Even if King Liang did not speak, the factions under his command would subconsciously suppress Yang An.

"Whether Lao Chen's fate can be changed depends on this move." Zhao Xing said secretly.

As for Xia Jing, Zhao Xing is waiting for news about him.

If Xia Jing can handle it himself, then he can save a quota.

The Dongtian Lingxiu broke out. Of course, the fewer members in the group, the better, and it is best to be acquaintances together, otherwise it will be difficult to share the benefits.

After replying a message to Liu Tianning, Zhao Xing went out.

Zhao Xing got his quota on March 2nd, and everything in Shiyang Cave was as usual. Most people didn't know what was about to happen.

Until the morning of March 7th, many princes, nobles and thousand-year-old families suddenly appeared in the Shiyang Cave.

Also in the evening of this day, Xia Jing hurried to Shiba Sophora Tree Courtyard and knocked on the door.

Zhao Xing opened the door and Xia Jing came in and said:

"Zhao Xing, you were really right! Something big is about to happen!"

"Oh? What's the matter?" Zhao Xing asked.

"The specific matter is not clear yet, but my father got me a few places as scouts."

"He said you can only participate if you have this qualification."

"Investigator?"

"Don't say so much for now." Xia Jing took out the ground mirror and said, "I have found you a place as an intermediate explorer in the Polar Night Sea. I invite you now. Please accept the invitation quickly. We will talk in detail later."

Seeing this, Zhao Xing smiled and stretched out his hand: "Brother, don't be anxious. Sit down first."

"Don't be anxious?" Xia Jing said, "You don't know what this means at all. My father and uncle have been moving around these days. Uncle Xiao (Xia's fortune teller) has shortened his life by 50 years to get this opportunity. He has found me a high-level exploration team in the Polar Night Sea."

"But although I am a high-level explorer, I can only give you a place as an intermediate explorer... huh? Why can't I invite you?"

Xia Jing was busy for a while, but found that he couldn't invite Zhao Xing.

The ground mirror showed [The other party is already a high-level explorer and cannot be invited]

"What?" Xia Jing was stunned, and then looked up at Zhao Xing. He had already sat down to drink tea.

"When did you become a high-level explorer?" Xia Jing was surprised and doubtful.

"I told you not to rush." ​​Zhao Xing said, "Sit down first, let me tell you slowly."

This time, Xia Jing calmed down a little and sat down.

Zhao Xing had already prepared some words: "I also stumbled upon this matter by accident."

"Since I calculated that you all had good luck last time, I thought that if everyone had good luck, then this would involve the entire Shiyang Cave Heaven."

"Yes, my uncle said so too." Xia Jing nodded.

Zhao Xing said, "It just so happened that at that time, all kinds of exploration and investigation tasks related to Shiyang Cave Heaven were greatly reduced, and the assessment of various qualifications was slightly tightened."

"That day, I went to find my teacher Liu Tianning."

"The teacher is a fifth-rank Si Nong. He seemed to have noticed something unusual, so he applied to create a 'top exploration team'."

Zhao Xing's statement completely disrupted the cause and effect. It seemed that he was just lucky and happened to climb up the big tree of Liu Tianning.

Rather than him noticing and guiding all this.

"Top?!" Xia Jing's eyes widened, "All categories, all regions, unlimited top exploration team?"

"Yes." Zhao Xing nodded, "I'm lucky, the teacher happens to be suitable for this kind of thing."

"No wonder you told me not to worry." Xia Jing said, "It turns out that you already have a better one."

"Brother Xia, do you need to come to my team?" Zhao Xing asked, "I can give you a high-level exploration quota, not limited by region."

Xia Jing was stunned and said, "You have the final say?"

Zhao Xing said, "The teacher is busy, created this group, and he doesn't care about it. Appoint me as the deputy envoy of the group, and I can recruit people freely."

"..."

Xia Jing didn't know what to say.

I thought that I had a prominent family background and had taken the lead, but I didn't expect Zhao Xing to not only become a high-level exploration envoy, but also hold the quota.

But this is no wonder.

Zhao Xing found Liu Tianning on March 1st, and Liu Tianning did it on the same day and passed it the next morning.

As for Xia Jing, it was not until March 4 that he figured out that he needed to get a quota, and it was not until March 7 that he actually got it done.

This kind of good thing, if you do it one day later, the difficulty will increase dramatically.

Now Xia Jing is still one of the first batch, and he has obtained the qualification of a senior explorer (limited area).

A few days later, it will become very difficult for princes and ministers to get the qualification of a senior explorer for others.

The quota of the intermediate explorer will be scrambled for, because it is an admission ticket.

"Your quota is very precious. It is expected that someone will come to greet your teacher later. Now he has given you the power, but it may not be the case later." Xia Jing said, "Are you sure he can really let me in? I'm afraid it will be difficult for you."

"That's easy." Zhao Xing said, "Your exploration team will be retained. If this situation really happens, you can transfer it back."

Xia Jing still couldn't make up his mind, because he got a big advantage in this matter. Although he has a good relationship, he can't take it for nothing.

Zhao Xing naturally saw Xia Jing's hesitation: "Brother Xia, we are so close, do we still need to consider those worldly interests?"

"You come in to help me, my teacher will definitely put people in, and your presence will also increase my voice."

"If I encounter some powerful and noble children who don't have eyes, I will have to rely on your father's name to help me."

After hearing this, Xia Jing felt much better.

"Okay."

After a pause, Xia Jing hesitated.

Zhao Xing pretended to be angry and said, "Look, you are unhappy again, just say whatever you want to say! Don't you treat me as a brother?"

Xia Jing immediately said, "Brother Zhao, do you have more places?"

"Yes, in addition to the places reserved for you, Chen Shijie, and Long Xiao, I can decide a few more places."

Xia Jing said, "My cousin Ji Ziyun is the prince of Pingyang County. Last time you asked me to send someone to Baibing Daoyuan, it was because of my uncle's relationship. If you agree to let him in, I owe you a favor."

"I was going to go with him, but now I am here, my father and uncle will definitely send me to ask you to bring him here with me."

"In that case, it's better for me to say it."

Xia Jing's aunt married a clan member, Pingyang County, not Pinghai Prefecture. It is in the nearby Yuanpin Prefecture, which is where the future master craftsman "Yue Lingzhi" invested by Zhao Xing went.

When Zhao Xing wanted to send Yue Lingzhi to Baibing Daoyuan in Yuanpin Prefecture and Youyuan Prefecture, Xia Jing did it through his uncle's relationship.

However, Xia Jing was actually a little hesitant when he said this.

The main reason was that Yuanpin Prefecture was a bit far away, and Zhao Xing was in Pinghai Prefecture, so he might not be willing to accept this favor.

"What's the difficulty?" Zhao Xing smiled, "Of course."

Xia Jing really thought too much, and Mr. Zhao was eager to find more connections from other states.

"Okay, without further ado, I will go back to discuss it now."

"Hurry," Zhao Xing said, "I plan to leave tomorrow."

"Wait for my news." Xia Jing left quickly.

After Xia Jing left, Zhao Xing sent a message to Liu Tianning.

Lao Liu only said that he would not be disturbed by going to Wanfa Palace, and sending messages was nothing.

There are so many straw men, so much time to read the news.

Sure enough, Liu Tianning replied after a while.

Still a very short sentence:

[I know, you will accept favors according to this standard in the future. 】

Zhao Xing was also filled with emotion when he saw the reply.

"Of the 30 places, Lao Liu and I occupy two places. After excluding the ten places that Lao Liu requested to reserve, we also exclude Lao Chen, Long Xiao, Xia Jing, and Ji Ziyun. But there are still 14 places that I can decide. ”

"Every quota is calculated as a favor according to the standards of the county king. Even if I don't go to the spirit show this time, the harvest will exceed expectations."

Zhao Xing never expected that becoming a disciple of Liu Tianning would bring such great benefits.

Who would have thought that Liu Banfeng, who would become ruthless in the future, would be so partial to his disciples now?

With Liu Tianning's relationship, he must now know the importance of the exploration team he created!

However, he still did not take back Zhao Xing's authority, just because he wanted to gain some connections for his disciples.

The standard is not low, at least he must be at the level of a county king, or a Wuhou as powerful as Xiahou.

"There will inevitably be people who make things difficult for Liu Tianning, but he has shouldered the pressure, leaving the favor to me as a disciple."

Zhao Xing also lamented the wonder of fate. In his previous life, he was beheaded by Liu Tianning and had a psychological shadow. He never thought that in this life, he would become Liu Tianning's favorite disciple.

…………

March 8th, Mao hour.

Xia Jing came to visit again, but this time there was a fair-skinned young man in fine clothes next to him.

"Zhao Xing, this is my cousin, Prince Pingyang Prince Ji Ziyun."

"Cousin, he is Zhao Xing, my good brother who I met in the army. He gained millions of military exploits in the war and was granted the title of Yuan Ranghou. He is now a sixth-grade guard captain in the Divine Power Army."

Ji Zijun smiled and cupped his hands and said: "I have heard from my cousin that Marquis Yuan Rang is extremely talented, but he was promoted from an official to the sixth rank in just over two years. In the plain barbarian war, he even won the Fire Dragon Pass and the Soul Sacrifice Pass. He is a role model for our generation, and it is my blessing to meet him today.”

Ji Ziyun had obviously done enough homework before coming, and even found out that Zhao Xing was a civil servant.

When he spoke, he was extremely polite and could not see the prince's airs at all.

"The prince is overly praised, but he should not be honored." Zhao Xing turned sideways and returned the courtesy, "Please move to the small courtyard and take a seat."

"Please." Ji Zijun reached out and walked half a body behind Zhao Xing from the courtyard to the main hall.

When we sat down in the main hall, we quickly became familiar with Xia Jing as they were both young people.

Xia Jing said: "My cousin also joined the army. I remember he joined the army in the thirteenth year of Jingxinli, right?"

Ji Zijun nodded: "I joined the Yingtian Army in February of the thirteenth year of Jingxinli. However, there was no war at that time. In September, I transferred to a civilian position and served in Jiutian Yingyuan Mansion for two years. During this period, I also passed through Nanyang County, but I didn't To Gucheng.”

"At the beginning of the fifteenth year of the Jingxin calendar, my grandmother passed away, so she left Yingyuan Mansion and went to Jingzhao Mansion to attend the funeral. Then she went to Yuanling to observe mourning for three years, and then returned to Yuanmu Prefecture last month."

Zhao Xing cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, you are benevolent and filial."

Ji Zijun's grandmother was the aunt of Emperor Jing in terms of seniority. However, this aunt was younger than Emperor Jing and was not qualified to enter the imperial mausoleum. She could only enter the clan Yuanling mausoleum.

Ordinarily, there is no need to observe filial piety for three years, but Zhou Li has stricter regulations on the royal family.

Emperor Jing was quite strict with the clan. During the reform and reform, he also killed many brothers, sisters, uncles, children and nephews (most of them were killed by the King of Liang), so the relatives of Emperor Jing also abided by the rules.

Ji Ziyun said: "Marquis Yuan Rang doesn't need to call me Prince. If you don't mind, just like Qilin'er, just call me Brother Ji."

"Cousin, why are you talking about my nickname?" Xia Jing was a little embarrassed.

His cousin's name is Linyun. Qilin is an auspicious animal, and there is a saying that "I am happy to have a Qilin son". Yun is the sun, and the overall meaning of the character Xia Jing is that auspiciousness shines and the future is bright.

When Xia Jing was born, his father was overjoyed and shouted, 'I am blessed with a Qilin son today! ’, so his nickname was Qilin. Ji Ziyun and other relatives called him Qilin’er to show their affection.

Zhao Xing smiled: "In that case, I will boldly call you Brother Ji. You don't have to call me Yuan Ranghou, brother. I have never expressed my name, so you can just call me by my first name."

Ji Zijun was slightly surprised, and Xia Jing explained: "Zhao Xing is only twenty-two years old now. He left home to join the army before he was twenty, and the elders in the family have not yet named him."

"Only twenty-two?" Ji Ziyun was even more surprised, "You are three years younger than Qilin'er?"

Zhao Xing was born as a commoner, but now he is a sixth-grade guard captain. He is only twenty-two years old, which is really surprising.

It took a little more than two years to go from being a petty official to being promoted to the sixth grade. Anyone with no status and background would be able to reach today. Anyone who hears it will find it amazing.

"It's just some luck." Zhao Xing said modestly.

"Cousin." Xia Jing said helplessly, "Don't call me by my nickname anymore!"

"I can't change my habits since childhood." Ji Zijun spread her hands, "Besides, what's wrong with the title Qilin'er? You are the Qilin'er of the Xia family!"

"Do you think it sounds good to me to call you 'Little Badger'?"

“…”

“Hahaha.” Zhao Xing couldn’t help but be amused by the two brothers.

…………

After sending Ji Ziyun and Xia Jing away, the two sides agreed to set off on March 10th, intending to occupy the land in advance.

Long Xiao and Chen Shijie had also made preparations. After receiving the notice, they simply moved directly to the Eighteen Sophora Tree Courtyard.

March 9th, early morning.

“Da Da Da Da Da Da~”

The long-lost sound of bamboo horses sounded, accompanied by the sound of gongs and drums.

“Marquis Yuan Rang! Come out to receive the reward!”

Zhao Xing ran out and saw Gao Ming riding a bamboo horse and stopped at the gate of the courtyard, with a team following behind him.

When Emperor Jing gave the reward, there were flying boats, jade ruyi, and exotic beasts.

The flying boat was the Qilin flying boat, a fifth-level top-grade. This vehicle not only has excellent functions, but also is a symbol of status.

As long as you see the Qilin flying boat, you know that there is a marquis sitting inside.

The flying boat is a flying vehicle for formal occasions.

In addition, there is a 'bronze beast-headed chariot', which is also a fifth-grade top-grade product.

The blue-eyed dragon lion is specially used to pull the chariot for Zhao Xing.

At this time, behind Gao Ming, there are two three-meter-tall beasts. Its head is like a lion, but its limbs and body are covered with silver dragon scales.

The eyes are like copper bells, without eyelids, and the slightly protruding eyeballs are blue.

This is a hybrid dragon beast. The grades of both are perfect in the earthly evil realm, but their combat power can be comparable to that of human warriors in the early stage of the heavenly realm.

"Brother Gao, why do you have to deliver the rewards? Isn't this the job of the ceremonial officer?" Zhao Xing laughed, "Your business is really wide enough."

"Hey, I am just one of the directors of the Yangcheng Ceremonial Supervisor." Gao Ming said proudly.

"Awesome." Zhao Xing praised.

Gao Ming pretended for a second, then broke down and complained:

"Hey, it's not easy for me to be the chief officer."

"After you guys have finished your glorious ceremony, aren't we the ones who run errands to do the rough work?" Gao Ming said, "You don't know, I have to watch over thousands of strange beasts these days, and I'm almost smelling bad."

Gao Ming said miserably.

"Brother Gao, you've worked hard."

"Don't just talk, I'm still waiting for the reward from Marquis Yuan Rang." Gao Ming smiled and stretched out his hand.

"Hahaha, no problem." Zhao Xing had already prepared the 'red envelope' for the reward officer, and with a wave of his hand, more than a dozen gift boxes flew out of the room.

The big gift box flew into Gao Ming's hand, and the small gift boxes were distributed to the people behind him.

"Thank you, Marquis, for the reward!" Gao Ming held the box and bowed seriously.

"Thank you, Marquis, for the reward!" The people behind him also shouted.

"Let the Marquis carry it in." Gao Ming waved his hand.

Soon, people led lions, carried boats, and beat gongs and drums.

Wait until the crowd left.

Zhao Xing was just about to take a look at the two blue-eyed dragon lions.

"Shh~" The two dragon lions snorted twice.

Immediately, a black shadow rushed out and blocked Zhao Xing, bending over and growling at the two dragon lions.

"Meow!"

The two dragon lions immediately took a few steps back.

"Hahaha, such a big guy, but not as powerful as our Aotian." Long Xiao laughed.

"Is he jealous?" Chen Shijie also smiled, because the mountain cat blocked Zhao Xing and didn't let him pass.

Zhao Xing touched Aotian Miao's head: "It's a mount for pulling a cart, how can it compare with you, the son of Yunxiao Hou, good boy~ get out of the way."

Aotian Miao raised his head and ran to the side.

"Zhao Xing, the two beasts are not easy to tame, do you want to help?" Long Xiao rubbed his hands. "My two tigers were taken by me." "No." Zhao Xing said lightly. On the beast's head, he picked up the reins and drank: "Come here, put it on!" The two -headed dragon and lion, who was drinking by Zhao Xing, really obediently put on the car rope. The car was flying in the manor's pasture, watching him tamed his two fierce beasts so soon, and Long Xiao couldn't help picking his eyebrows. "Zhao Xing's strength has improved again."

"Yes." Chen Shijie looked at the back of the figure on the chariot and sighed. "I never thought that the young man from Gucheng would become the Yuan Ranghou who stood tall and proud in just two years."

"When you helped him, did you ever think that you would benefit from him today?" Long Xiao asked with a smile.

"Who could have thought of that?" Chen Shijie shook his head. "Even the quota of a high-level explorer can be easily obtained by him."

"Let's go, there are many good things in the future." Long Xiao patted Chen Shijie's shoulder and strode towards Zhao Xing.

Chen Shijie smiled and followed him.

On March 10, the suns of Shiyang Cave Heaven disappeared one after another, and only one sun was left hanging in the sky in the entire cave heaven.

At that time, a series of spiritual lights suddenly rose into the sky in various regions.

Various strange phenomena also appeared in the sky above Yangcheng.

At noon, the three kings of the military world announced that the entrance and exit of Shiyang Cave Heaven would be blocked and people were prohibited from moving around.

At 3:30 pm, the Minister of Agriculture announced that Shiyang Cave Heaven would be upgraded to a blessed land.

The beautiful cave heaven that Zhao Xing had been looking forward to for a long time finally came!