LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 84 The Change Is Too Big
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"Boss Wu, did you learn anything interesting on your journey to the Capital that you'd like to share with everyone?"
Inside the Furui Xiang Restaurant, Wu Sheng, dressed in luxurious clothes, sat surrounded by a group of brothers. He picked up a piece of beef and put it in his mouth, teasing them: "Insights? Of course, there are."
These days, for most people, reaching the foot of the Emperor was no small feat. Wu Sheng's experience naturally piqued everyone's curiosity.
"Don't keep us in suspense, just spill it. I heard there's a princess in the Capital who is strikingly beautiful and her martial skills are unparalleled. Is it true?"
A man at the table hurriedly stood up and poured Wu Sheng a bowl of wine, speaking anxiously.
"You're talking about Princess Yuzhen?" Wu Sheng lifted his bowl and glanced at the man.
"Yes, yes, exactly her."
Wu Sheng took a large gulp of wine, savoring it as he said, "It's quite a coincidence. When I was there, I happened to see Princess Yuzhen returning from her cultivation session at Tianshu Temple, and I caught a glimpse of her from afar. Truly... a beauty out of this world."
"Just how unparalleled is she?"
"Like a celestial being descended to the mortal realm. Words can't describe it; if you see her one day, you'll understand."
"I also heard Princess Yuzhen is not married yet. It's hard to imagine which noble son would be so fortunate. Damn, just thinking about it is exhilarating."
Wu Sheng glanced at everyone at the table and laughed: "Look at you all, only thinking with your nether regions, how unambitious. Princess Yuzhen is a Great Grandmaster of the Spirit Void Realm, with extraordinary Sight. Her looks are the least remarkable thing about her. In my opinion, being guided by her in cultivation would be the real fortune."
"Heh heh, Great Grandmasters of the Spirit Void Realm have a lifespan starting at three hundred years. We know our limits, how could we even think of such things?"
"Drink, drink."
After a few bowls of wine, Wu Sheng couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Oh, after this trip to the Capital, I realized we're just frogs in a well... An Innate Martial Master is the pinnacle for us here, but such cultivation is nothing in the Capital. It's frustrating comparing ourselves to others."
Just as Wu Sheng was lamenting, a servant from the restaurant weaved through the bustling crowd and respectfully approached Wu Sheng's table with a smile: "Sir, there is a distinguished guest in the private room claiming to be the Vice Director of the Guardian Martial Department. He has specifically invited you, saying he has important matters to discuss. Would you be willing to meet him?"
The servant's attitude was extremely sincere, bowing deeply.
Hearing this, Wu Sheng frowned slightly, muttering to himself: "The Vice Director of the Guardian Martial Department? I've never had any dealings with such a big figure, why the sudden invitation? It's really strange."
He had heard a bit about the Guardian Martial Department after returning to Yongzhou.
He knew that the former Chief Officer, Zheng Yuanqiu, was a Huang Tian Sect traitor and had been eliminated. The new Vice Director had been promoted internally from the dispatch office.
But even so, the Guardian Martial Department was an office that dealt with demons and traitors, and Zheng Yuanqiu was notoriously greedy, keeping everything for himself. Wu Sheng had no memory of ever interacting with anyone from there.
A trace of doubt and exasperation appeared on his brow.
He gently put down his wine cup and glanced over the people at the table, noticing their puzzled expressions as well.
After a moment, an idea occurred to him.
"You can't afford to offend officials, so it's best to go and meet this Guardian Martial Department officer and avoid causing trouble for yourself."
Wu Sheng stood up, adjusted his clothes, and left a word with his brothers: "You all keep eating, I'll be back soon."
With that, he followed the servant out of the bustling banquet hall.
Passing through corridors adorned with carved beams and painted rafters, they arrived in front of a tranquil private room.
"Sir, it's here."
"Alright."
The servant gently knocked on the door.
"Come in."
A male voice came from inside the private room, familiar to Wu Sheng.
Confused, he pushed open the door and stepped inside.
There he saw a person standing with their back to the door, hands behind their back, with an upright posture and impressive presence.
As that person slowly turned around, Wu Sheng was greatly astonished, his eyes full of disbelief.
"It's you?!" Wu Sheng blurted out, his voice filled with shock.
He never expected that someone he only had a brief encounter with in the past, who came to Yongzhou looking for a livelihood, would now be the Vice Director of the Guardian Martial Department.
Wu Sheng remembered clearly that at that time, he had bragged about introducing a job to this person.
How long had it been?
The change was too great!
Truly, one shouldn't judge a person by appearances, just as the sea cannot be measured by the pot.
Shen Qing smiled slightly, a gentle glow in his eyes. He stepped forward slowly and cupped his hands in greeting: "Brother Wu, it has been a while since we last met. I apologize for the impolite invitation today, but I hope you won't take offense."
Wu Sheng hastily returned the greeting, his confusion dissolved, replaced by a sense of discomfort from the shift in status and natural awe towards officials.
"No, no, it's my honor that such a busy official still remembers me."
At that moment, he felt somewhat nervous, unsure of why Shen Qing was seeking him.
Shen Qing looked at the timid man before him and smiled slightly.
If he remembered correctly, when he first arrived in Yongzhou, Wu Sheng hadn't behaved like this when they met.
Life's changes were indeed unpredictable.
"Don't just stand there, sit!" Shen Qing gestured to a seat and said.
Wu Sheng didn't stand on ceremony and sat back in the chair with his head down.
Shen Qing got straight to the point and began slowly: "Brother Wu, I invited you here to ask for your help with something."
Hearing this, Wu Sheng seemed flattered, flinching slightly as if shocked, and before he could settle into the chair, he stood up again: "Sir, please tell me, if there's anything I can do, I will certainly do my best to help."
Shen Qing didn't beat around the bush, going directly to the matter: "I know you have quite a few resources at hand. The Guardian Martial Department has recently been burdened with many tasks, and the demand for cultivation resources is growing. Therefore..."
At this point, Shen Qing intentionally paused, his eyes deep as he looked at Wu Sheng, seemingly waiting for his reaction.
Upon hearing this, Wu Sheng, though he had some expectations, was still slightly taken aback.
It was known that the items he had were procured through officials at the county office and sold outside the Great Zhou system.
Typically, it was officials selling and commoners buying.
For an official like Shen Qing to come as a buyer was quite uncommon.
As Wu Sheng remained silent, Shen Qing gently smiled and took a stack of silver notes from his sleeve, lightly pushing it toward Wu Sheng.
"Brother Wu, I am looking for some Wish Power Pearls and Elixirs. Could you, Brother Wu, manage to procure some in the coming period?" Shen Qing's voice was deep and magnetic, carrying a hint of coldness and an undeniable tone.
Wu Sheng looked up, seeing Shen Qing's piercing gaze fixed on him, sending chills down his spine and causing sweat to pour down like rain.
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