Chapter 105: People also wait for changes, and laws also have rules!
"When the balance of the five elements is broken, the yin and yang will instantly transform into true spirits, and species will change."

"The fate of a country changes with the seasons. Once you become an official, you will also wait for changes."

Zhao Xing turned a page of "Shangluo Benwo Jing" and suddenly saw these words.

There are many books in the Zong Mansion. Zong Shichang doesn't like to read them, but Zhao Xing likes them.

After drinking last night and knocking out Xiao Ze, Wen Nanxing and Zong Shichang, Zhao Xing stayed in the Zong Mansion library to read.

"Shangluo Benwo Jing", the name sounds very impressive, because Shangluo is not only a place name, but also an ancient sage of farmers.

But what Zhao Xing held in his hand was actually a miscellaneous book.

It was not written by Shangluo at all. It does not involve any specific magic spells, but only mentions some insights or anecdotes of the egoist thought.

It is not uncommon for booksellers to use the fame of saints to sell books.

As expected, Zhao Xing was deceived by the clickbait title.

Since he had nothing to do anyway, Zhao Xing just flipped through it casually.

I didn't expect to see such a sentence.

"The fate of a country changes with the seasons. Once you become an official, you will also see changes. This view is quite interesting."

"Due to drastic changes in the weather, some individuals within the species will undergo drastic changes."

"But this book uses the idea of ​​egoism to explain species climate change."

“It is believed that species change is due to the complete disruption of the balance of the five elements within the species.”

“It has returned to the moment when yin and yang merged and gave birth to the true spirit.”

"Thus, the bloodline of life is completely changed." Zhao Xing read carefully.

"The book also uses the example of the Qiyun Dynasty accepting officials."

"The person who compiled this book believes that the five elements in the human body are as vast as a world. When the Qi of the country enters the body, it is just like the four seasons running through the five elements in the human body, and it is running violently."

"So there is a huge difference between being an official and not being an official."

"It's just that the way the National Dynasty's Qi flows into the body is controllable. It is a mild 'human transformation'."

Zhao Xing thought about it and found that this book was really interesting!

The 'inner world' mentioned in it later turned out to be real.

Even now there is a basis for this, that is, after reaching the 50th level of Ju Yuan, a piece of 'pure Yuan soil' will appear in the Dantian, which can be used for 'Dantian breeding', carrying magical plants and fighting on the go.

It's just that from today's perspective, this idea is too advanced, because no one can reach the state of transforming the body into the world, so it is considered to be heresy and absurd.

Zhao Xing looked at the cover of the book and found that there was no signature. He smiled slightly and thought to himself that it was as expected.

"Mr. Zong loves to collect these kinds of frivolous books, so it's normal for them to appear in his house."

As long as you don't print and promote the banned books privately, the most you will get is a fine if you read the banned books yourself.

As for the theory of species climate change mentioned in the book, there are several groups of people, whether they are the timing school, the geographical school, or the self school, arguing whether humans should be included.

Scholars who oppose the inclusion of the human race believe that in the 19 states, the strong humans have not experienced any physical changes.

Even though there are differences in body shape, they are still human in essence, and cannot be called seasonal changes. Their strengthening is the result of practicing in accordance with the Way of Heaven.

Scholars who support the inclusion of the human race also have grounds for rebuttal:
In the vast land of Nineteen States, with its abundant natural treasures and protected by a dynasty with good fortune, the climate change caused by the human race is mild and controllable.

But the barren lands outside the Nineteen States and the alien races in the Eight Wildernesses were human when they were young, but the more they cultivated, they no longer looked like humans.

Take the barbarians who pose the greatest threat to the Great Zhou as an example. Some of them can grow horns, some can grow wings. In this foreign land, it is bitter, cold and harsh. Could it be that they are also practicing in accordance with the way of heaven?

"The phantom I saw when I was paying my respects to the emperor, the golden giant who was a hundred feet tall, represented Emperor Jing. In reality, Emperor Jing can really become that tall."

"The fate of a country changes with the time of the sky, the five elements are within yin and yang, and people also change... I have to say that this Shangluo Benwo Sutra really makes some sense."

When Zhao Xing was a player, he never thought about these theoretical things. He would just think about it and charge forward.

Now I feel that the miraculous scenes I saw in my previous life have some basis.

Maybe it will help him explore certain places in the future.

"Anyway, the changes in most people before and after they surrender are indeed quite big."

Zhao Xing looked at the panel.

【Name: Zhao Xing】

[Realm: From the Ninth Rank to the Upper Rank]

[Life Soul: Ninth Grade Mid-Term]

[Occupation: Agriculture]

【Qi Luck: Yan San】

[Ju Yuan: Level 557 (10000/)]

[Extra lifespan: 75 years]

“The limit of not being able to rise is gone.”

"The original extra life span was 53 years, and now it is 75 years. This time, I was given an extra life span of 22 years!"

Normally, becoming a ninth-rank official would increase one’s lifespan by about ten years. During the reign of Emperor Wen, this number was over ten. Emperor Jing was more stingy, and the increase in lifespan for ninth-rank officials was generally less than ten years.

Zhao Xing doubled his wealth because he had already reached the ninth level.

The foundation has been laid, so the country's fortune has not been dispersed much to the grade.

When Zhao Xing went down the mountain before, it was 6 o'clock at the thirteenth level of Ju Yuan.

Before the temple exam, it was more than 200 points at the thirteenth level. It took more than three months to increase by more than 200 points, mainly due to restrictions.

It is now 557 points of the thirteenth level of Juyuan, which has increased by less than three hundred.

The country's luck entered his body, and most of it was added to his [lifespan], which was the result Zhao Xing wanted.

As for his personal luck, it has not increased and is still at the third level.

It was quite difficult to continue improving after reaching the third level. Not to mention this time, even if it was promoted to the sixth level, there might not be a breakthrough.

[Primary Spell (Perfect):]

[Growing vigorously, moving clouds, blowing wind, thunder, and rain]

There was no limit on the grade, and there was no longer a vague barrier to spell comprehension. That night, Zhao Xing broke through an elementary spell and completed the advancement.

The universal spell Bright Eyes disappeared from the elementary spells and appeared in the intermediate spells.

Instead, it is replaced by [keep a keen eye on details].

It retains the effectiveness of a basic spell, and also has an additional lie detection function.

"The advanced level of the Bright Eyes spell is called [Bright Eyes Reading Minds]. Just by staring into someone's eyes, you can know what they are thinking. It works all the time for people who are below your realm, but it's a bit difficult for people at the same realm as you."

There was no major change in the Six Straw Man Techniques, but the [Five Elements Observation] had reached perfection from the seventh level.

The initial stage of [Earth Vein Comprehensive Element] has reached perfection from the sixth level.

After the restrictions were removed, a breakthrough occurred overnight.

Inside the intermediate spell.

[Wild Growth], from seven to nine turns in one night.

[Lightning Attraction] and [Cold Wind] were only a dozen or twenty points away from completion, and they were completed after one night.

As for [Ice Rain] and [Sleepyhead], they were already at the intermediate level before Naguan acquired them, and there was no change this time.

The Dream Conservation Method is a secret method of the soul. As the realm of the soul increases, the soul has not changed much this time and is still in the middle stage of the ninth rank.

The self-created intermediate spell, [Thunder Noose], has reached the ninth level from the eighth level.

【Thunder Palm】has reached the eighth level from the seventh level.

[Swallowing Clouds], [Boundless Underground Palace], [Five Elements Splitting the Earth], [Ksitigarbha Returns to the Origin·Humanity], since they were comprehended not long ago and then greatly improved through preaching paintings, they are still in the same realm now.

They are Swallowing Clouds Eight Turns, Underground Palace Eight Turns, Earth-Splitting Seven Turns, and Ksitigarbha Six Turns.

[Fourth-level treasure: Ice Pearl (low quality)]

[Wind Crystal Earrings: Third-Level Top Grade]

[Sixth-level treasure: Soul Armor]

[Pet: Mountain Cat (Ninth Grade Perfection)]

[Plant: Tianyuan pear tree (growth stage)]

Since the little mountain cat came down the mountain at the Autumnal Equinox, it has been following Zhao Xing everywhere to get food and drink. It has reached the ninth level of perfection, but is still in the cub stage.

"Among the items I own, only the Soul Armor, the Ice Bead, and the Wind Crystal Earrings are left."

"The Blood Spirit Needle and Blood Evil Pearl were handed over to Lao Chen and Long Xiao to deal with."

"The Tianyuan pear tree that Chen Shijie gave me has finally reached its growth period, but I will have to leave soon." Zhao Xing looked at the bright moon outside the window, and he didn't know if it was because he drank too much, but he actually felt a sense of melancholy.

"Gucheng is also my hometown, so I have to make good arrangements."

Unconsciously, Zhao Ruide's family has occupied a considerable position in Zhao Xing's heart.

"Brother Zong, are you awake?" The next morning, when Zong Shichang opened his eyes, he saw Zhao Xing standing beside him.

"Well, how long did you drink last night?"

"It's not too late. You will all fall down at the ugly time."

"You can't blame me for this." Zong Shichang shook his head. "It's Wen Nanxing and Xiao Ze who are not good enough. Just tell me, do I drink more than them?"

"Absolutely."

When Zong Shichang heard the answer, he nodded with satisfaction, and then asked the servants to bring new clothes and help him wash up. But unexpectedly, before the servant entered the door, he was stopped by Zhao Xing: "I'll do it."

The servant hesitated for a moment, then said, "There's still a washbasin that hasn't been brought in..."

"It's okay, don't worry about it."

Zhao Xing came to Zong Shichang's bedside, carrying folded clothes and towels.

"Huh? Which bastard dares to let Brother Zhao do such a thing?!" Zong Shichang got furious when he saw Zhao Xing doing the work of a servant.

"You and I are brothers, what's the big deal?" Zhao Xing said with a smile.

"Then I won't be polite." Zong Shichang slapped his face, "But what about the basin?"

"Simple." A golden light flashed from Zhao Xing's fingertips, and the clouds immediately condensed into a basin shape.

"Splash~" clear water came out.

"I'm not used to washing my face with cold water."

"No problem." Zhao Xing shook his wrist lightly, and thunder flashed in the basin. The clear water immediately heated up and emitted hot steam.

"That's awesome. Brother Zhao, if you are demoted in the future, you won't starve to death if you work as a servant in Wanxianglou."

"Brother, can you please wait for me?"

"Haha." Zong Shichang buried his head in the clouds and rubbed his face. Then he took the towel handed to him by Zhao Xing and wiped it clean.

Zhao Xing also brought him a cup for rinsing his mouth, and when he saw that Zong Shichang's hair was wet, he turned on the wind to help him dry it... What a thoughtful service.

"Brother Zhao, just tell me what's going on." Zong Shichang realized something after he woke up. "As long as you don't want to kill me, we can talk."

"Brother, I don't know when I can come back after I leave." Zhao Xing bowed and said solemnly, "Please take care of my family."

"What are you doing?" Zong Shichang quickly stood up and held Zhao Xing's wrist. "I would take this to heart even if you didn't tell me."

During the Yinshen's questioning stage, Zong Shichang replied that he wanted to serve in his hometown, as long as it was within the scope of Nanyang County.

If it were any other profession, the possibility of being accepted would be slim, but the position of Si Nong was different. Being an official in a familiar environment would make one feel more at ease. At least during the period of being a ninth-rank official, it was very likely that one would be accepted to stay in his hometown.

For example, Lao Si Nong is a native of Gucheng and has been working there for decades.

After much thought, Zhao Xing concluded that only Zong Shichang had the ability to take care of his family. The others were either incapable or untrustworthy.

"Don't worry." Zong Shichang tightly grasped Zhao Xing's wrist, "Your family is my family. If they have any problems, you can use my head as a urinal!"

Zhao Xing used [Keep Observing], stared into Zong Shichang's eyes, and then stood up.

What he did just now was not in vain. If the old patriarch is hesitant in the future, he can think of the scene of him bringing him a basin and clothes today, which will at least add some chips of friendship to his heart.

Zhao Xing also made a promise: "Brother, if you encounter any major problems in the future, remember to write to inform me. As long as you delay, I will definitely help you as quickly as possible."

Zong Shichang laughed and said, "What big deal can I have? If there is something, I will just ask you to come back for a drink, preferably at my and Miss Liu's wedding wine, hehe."

"Hahaha, great! I'll wait for your good news in the Divine Might Army."

The temple examination begins on the day of the beginning of spring and lasts for six days.

By February 11, some people from Gucheng had been selected to work in other places.

On February 13th, Shen Zhui hosted a banquet for Zhao Xing and his friends in the Wusi, because his selection had also come to an end and he would leave on the 15th to take up his post.

"There are only three options for warriors. The first is to be a prosecutor, in charge of prison inspections; the second is to be an inspector, in charge of local security; the third is to join the army and expand the country's territory."

"I wanted to join the army, but I was worried about my mother at home. I wouldn't be able to come and go freely after joining the army, and I wouldn't have time to visit her, so I chose to join the Inspection Office."

"The temple has issued my transfer order, ordering me to serve in the Sanjiao County Inspection Office. It takes one month by land and fifteen days by water. If there is an emergency, I can return by flying boat in five days, which is not too far."

"Brother Zhao, you have great ambitions, and you will surely make great achievements when you join the army. With this glass of wine, I wish you a rapid rise in the army, and may you be promoted to a general and be granted a title of nobility!" Shen Zhui picked up the wine glass.

"Take care, Brother Shen." The two clinked their glasses together and drank them all.

On February 16th and February 17th, Wen Nanxing and Xiao Ze also left one after another.

February 18th, rain.

The river breaks the ice, the geese fly north, and the grass and trees begin to sprout.

Zong Shichang got what he wanted and was directly appointed as the Assistant Supervisor of the Gucheng Agriculture Department. There were originally three vacancies here, and now he has become a colleague of his teacher Gao Linong.

On February 21, Lu Qian and Liu Muqing came to visit the Zong Mansion, but Zhao Xing did not attend. Lu Qian regretted this because she and Liu Muqing were leaving the next day to go to Tianyin Taoist Temple, but Zhao Xing went to Xiangshan in Lin County with his family. Lu Qian had no choice but to leave a letter for Zong Shichang to pass on.

On February 23, Zhao Xing accompanied Zhao Ruide, Zhao Zheng, and Mrs. Cai back from Xiangshan.

It was on this day that he broke through to the lower level of the ninth rank (late stage of the Juyuan realm in the ancient system).

"My spells are at a high enough level. When the gathering energy reaches the fifteenth level, it will naturally be judged as a realm below the ninth level."

"With my current understanding of magic, there is no shackles to reach the eighth level of Lingqiao. The only thing missing is the realm of the physical body, which is the level of Juyuan."

Zhao Xing's current understanding of Tao and Fa is beyond the ordinary ninth-grade standard. The only thing missing is the gathering of Yuan in his physical body.

In fact, the speed of gathering energy in the physical body is not slow, it is just slower than the comprehension of Taoism.

He was transformed imperceptibly by the 'Dao Embryo Pill', and gained many spiritual powers. He also used paintings to preach Taoism. In terms of the level of his understanding of Taoism, Zhao Xing is comparable to many old eighth-rank officials.

As long as the level of his physical body is raised, there will be no bottleneck in his upgrade. At least there will be no bottleneck at the eighth level.

"Si Nong is slower than warriors in this regard. I have already reached the fifteenth level of Ju Yuan. Here in Gucheng, I have used all the methods I can think of. This is already very fast. If I want to go faster, I can only join the army."

"I don't know when there will be any news from Lao Chen. I have been waiting for more than half a month and he is still being selected."

There is no news, but we can't just sit and wait.

Zhao Xing walked towards the temple.

Now that he is an official, he can revise the Si Nong classics such as "The Solar Terms Order", "The Chart of the Growth of All Things" and "The Return of Hou Tu to the Origin".

In the temple, Zhao Xing sat cross-legged.

The twenty-four visualization pictures of "The Solar Terms Order" flowed through my mind.

"I started by drawing the curtain of heaven and earth, and then I drew the four seasons. The mystery of the Tianshi School is all in this chart of the twenty-four solar terms."

Of the 24 visualization images, the one that comes to mind most clearly is [Rain Water], followed by [Beginning of Spring].

Because it is the Rain Water solar term now, and the Beginning of Spring is the beginning of the practice of solar terms.

"Observing the solar terms chart at different times will result in different changes."

"Each solar term diagram has three levels: knowing, determining, and changing."

"Know the festival, determine the festival, and change the festival." Zhao Xing felt that a simple picture of rain was full of infinite mysteries.

"The first level is knowledge. One can comprehend the relevant spells from the solar term diagram."

"The second level is concentration. When you have comprehended enough spells, you can gradually observe the solar terms chart from within. It will no longer change with the time of day. No matter when you look at it, it will be the same because you have understood it well enough. This means you have reached the level of concentration. You have initially mastered the solar terms and can issue orders to the heaven and earth."

"The third level is change. The solar terms change as you wish. The mountain is still a mountain, but it is no longer bound by form. This is true understanding."

"If you can reach the third level of the twenty-four solar terms charts and fully comprehend and understand them, you will definitely enter the first level and become the Minister of Agriculture!"

Zhao Xing tried to comprehend the [Rain] diagram. His [Ice Rain] spell was at the maximum level, and he used this as a basis to visualize the [Rain] diagram. Suddenly, many mysteries came to his mind.

However, every time when it seemed that there was some gain, the picture of rain in front of him would become blurry and the spiritual light would disappear completely.

"Huh? What's going on?" Zhao Xing opened his eyes, full of confusion.

It felt like he was about to comprehend a spell, but it was suddenly interrupted at the critical moment.

Why does this happen?

He walked to the temple platform, picked up a piece of yellow paper, wrote down his doubts, then stood up and walked to the statue of Zhenjun, lit three incense sticks, and burned the yellow paper.

As an official official of the Great Zhou, Zhao Xing could use this method to ask the God of Truth to answer his questions in the temple.

This is the difference between clerks and officials. Clerks can only receive spells, and the spells they obtain are somewhat random, so they have to rely on themselves to figure it out.

Official officials can ask the True Lord for answers. Of course, it has to be the True Lord who has taught many times before. Yin Gods who have not taught before will generally ignore you.

After a while, the statue of Caoxi came to life and turned into an image of an old farmer wearing sackcloth.

"Greetings, Master." Zhao Xing bowed.

"The problem is not with you." Caoxi held a piece of yellow paper in his hand, which was the one Zhao Xing had thrown into the incense burner just now, and his confusion was written on it.

If it's not my fault, then what's the problem?

"Please enlighten me, sir." Zhao Xing asked humbly.

"You used the Ice Rain method to comprehend the Rain Water Diagram, and all you comprehended were the methods of killing. You are not a military minister, and when you observe the Rain Water Diagram, those spells with high lethality will automatically be hidden." Cao Xi explained, "So the fact that you can't truly comprehend it is not your own problem."

Zhao Xing nodded: "Then why was I able to withstand the Yin Wind and Ice Rain before?"

Cao Xi smiled and said, "You were just a small clerk before, your Ju Yuan was only at the third level, and your internal vitality was just a trickle. The loyal lieutenant Zheng Lun taught you Yin Feng, Yin Lei, and Bing Yu because of chance. He sensed what you wanted in your heart, and saw that you had a talent for fighting tactics, so it was no harm to teach you."

"Now you have reached the lower ninth rank, and many of your mid-level spells have been perfected. Your internal energy is surging. If you don't become a military minister, it will be impossible for you to comprehend a more powerful method."

Zhao Xing suddenly realized that this was just like a county-level inspection office. The standard equipment for warriors was a third-level bow, crossbow, sword and armor, which was enough.

You caught a thief, but I can't use the God-Destroying Cannon on you, right?

Treasures have standard specifications, and different positions have different equipment. For example, in the important town of Beihai, the county-level Si Nong can use the sixth-level treasure, which is protected by the boundary of Moshou.

Magic has the same rules!
For example, the [Ksitigarbha Returns to the Origin: Humanity] method is theoretically prohibited from use within the territory of the Great Zhou.

Zhao Xing is currently in the selection process. If he doesn't become the Minister of Agriculture, he won't be able to practice those powerful magic spells.

"You can change your mind and try to comprehend the Rain Diagram by using the Rain Art, so that the situation just now won't happen again." Cao Xi said, "Your progress in understanding the Tao is still accumulating, but it won't allow you to master those powerful spells."

"I see. Thank you for clearing up my doubts." Zhao Xing bowed and ended the Q&A session.

People also wait for changes, and laws also have rules. Although he understood what was going on, it was not a solution to keep dragging it out like this, so Zhao Xing decided to go to Old Chen's house to ask about the situation.

(End of this chapter)