Chapter 154: Meeting in the Pagoda Willow Courtyard, the changes of the future

Military agricultural official reserves have always been a disaster area for various armies to poach people.

In local combat, the role of military agricultural officials is not so obvious. After all, every province, prefecture, commandery, and military department has established a transport office responsible for grain and grass supply, and many places have established constant-price granaries for the use of officials and people.

But once they leave the borders of Great Zhou and go to foreign lands to fight, the role of military agricultural officials is infinitely magnified.

Soldiers fighting, they can be without handy weapons, bare-handed, or have some inferior weapons, and still win battles.

They can even live poorly, not wear warm clothes, and fight in harsh environments, and there are countless examples of winning battles.

But they absolutely cannot be hungry.

Being full is the first priority, otherwise everything is out of the question.

"Ordinary local armies, of the same grade, 1 military agricultural official needs to support the wartime supplies of five people, this is the minimum standard."

"The nine garrisons within the Ten Suns Cave Heaven, although the rankings are high and low, based on the training standards, 1 military agricultural official needs to support the wartime supplies of thirty people to be qualified."

"Just judging the ability of military agricultural officials by supply, Zhao Xing, Shi Yong, and Zhuang Ziqing, this batch of Grade A geniuses, can all supply five hundred people."

"Grade A geniuses, slightly weaker ones, can supply one hundred people of the same grade."

"However, this is just training. On the real battlefield, for military agricultural officials to obtain supplies, the situation is much more complicated."

"From this year's training, Zhao Xing’s performance in actual combat is the most outstanding, he is one level higher than the other Grade A geniuses."

"If he can be poached to the Tiger-Dragon Army, it is worth paying some price." An agricultural official wearing cloud-patterned casual clothes is stepping on clouds, introducing to the person beside him. "General Wei, Zhao Xing is definitely worth your personal trip."

Beside the clouds, another person stood, wearing battle armor, holding a bright green scepter, the scepter was engraved with mysterious symbols, thick at the top and thin at the bottom, and a tiger-dragon head was carved at the very top.

Wei Yuan is one of the ten commandants of the Tiger-Dragon Army, and also the military agricultural official with the highest status in the Tiger-Dragon Army. Among the ten generals under the Mingwu Marquis, Wei Yuan ranks first, because he can fight and plant. In battle, Wei Yuan often strikes first to change the celestial phenomena, creating the most favorable fighting environment for the Tiger-Dragon Army.

The combat effectiveness of the Tiger-Dragon Army, with or without Wei Yuan, is very different.

It is often said in the outside world: if it weren't for the lack of major battles to fight, Wei Yuan would have been made a Marquis long ago.

Wei Yuan is burly and looks honest. Hearing the station commander’s introduction, he immediately smiled: "I have also seen his paper results, it is indeed as you said, that is why I came."

Wei Yuan was originally on the front line of the Nine Heavens Yingyuan Prefecture, but after receiving news from the Cave Heaven, he rushed back.

In addition to military affairs within the Cave Heaven, his most important matter was to poach the Divine Might Army.

Zhao Xing’s individual spells are not amazing, at least in Wei Yuan’s view. In the Nine-Section Dojo, there are people who can rival or even exceed Zhao Xing.

But once it comes to large-scale actual combat, especially the more complex actual combat training, Zhao Xing’s performance pulls away from the rest of the geniuses, including Shi Yong and Zhuang Ziqing.

He can even be singled out as a separate level.

Such talent, the Tiger-Dragon Army certainly won't miss.

He was selected and transferred by the Divine Might Army? What does that have to do with anything?

The Tiger-Dragon Army is far stronger than the Divine Might Army, the Ten Suns Cave Heaven was conquered, and the Mingwu Marquis’s Tiger-Dragon Army contributed the most.

The Divine Might Army and other armies all benefited from the Mingwu Marquis to get benefits in the Ten Suns Cave Heaven.

So Wei Yuan is quite confident about this poaching.

Besides the Tiger-Dragon Army, no one else can offer better treatment.

Zhao Xing opened the courtyard door of the Eighteen Pagoda Willow Courtyard and invited the Tiger-Dragon Army people in.

No way, he had to invite them in.

As a small new recruit who hadn't officially joined the Divine Might Army, he had no qualification to refuse these big shots.

If he dared to give the big shots the cold shoulder? Then he shouldn't plan on mixing in this area anymore.

"Divine Might Army Zhao Xing, pays respects to General Wei! Please take the seat, General."

Zhao Xing bowed to this Fifth-Rank military agricultural official. He had no ideological burden, respectfully invited the big shot to the main hall seat, and stood himself.

He knew very well what they were here for. This was a form of appreciation. Even if he intended to refuse, he shouldn't offend anyone.

"Zhao Xing, don't be so polite, you sit and talk too." Wei Yuan waved his hand after taking his seat.

"Yes." Zhao Xing then sat upright.

"You don't need to say you are Zhao Xing of the Divine Might Army." Wei Yuan smiled. "You can't be considered to have officially joined the Divine Might Army yet, you were just selected and transferred by the Divine Might Army. Strictly speaking, you are currently a reserve agricultural official of the Earthly Benefit Academy of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Ten Suns Cave Heaven Yangcheng Army."

"The General is right."

Zhao Xing did not refute, because institutionally speaking, this was the case. The military department was the largest, so these reserve military agricultural officials were all cultivated by the military department, and had nothing to do with the various armies for the time being.

Later, entering the various armies was also done by the military department issuing documents, decided by the military department, transferring so-and-so agricultural official to so-and-so army. The official process was like this.

"It is not the Boping Marquis who grants you an official position in the army, but the imperial court, you must understand the difference."

"Yes, I will follow the General’s teachings." Zhao Xing stood up and bowed.

Even if the King and Marquis had the power to select people, the legal and paper documents had to go through the central government.

Of course, that’s what they say, but whoever pulls the person in basically gets them.

I have to say, although Wei Yuan is a military agricultural official, his negotiation skills are no less than a strategist.

After noticing Zhao Xing calling himself 'Zhao Xing of the Divine Might Army', he used the imperial court system to correct Zhao Xing, reducing his inner resentment.

It was also telling Zhao Xing: Look, even if you have the idea of switching to another sect, you don't need to feel any condemnation in your heart, because you are working for the imperial court, not for the Boping Marquis.

"Sit, I said don't be so restrained." Wei Yuan smiled kindly. After Zhao Xing sat down again, he continued: "Your teacher at the Earthly Benefit Academy, Tian Shan, and I have been friends for a hundred years. A long time ago, we even drank barbarian cow urine together, hahaha."

"The General has been through hundreds of battles and experienced hardships, you are truly a role model for the younger generation." Zhao Xing bowed. This is indeed worthy of admiration. To fight to the point where military agricultural officials have to drink urine to replenish water, what kind of fierce battle was that, and how hard was it?

Zhao Xing had never been so miserable. He usually just died and waited for resurrection. Those who could survive were all heroes!

"The situation is much better now. Whether it is food, clothing, housing, transportation, treasures, or sharp weapons in the army, they are all stronger than before. The country is strong and the people are prosperous, and talent is emerging. Seeing your generation grow up better than us, this is precisely the meaning of our struggle." Wei Yuan was completely like an elder, chatting with Zhao Xing.

"The General’s ambition is admirable."

Seeing that Zhao Xing said this and had no follow-up, Wei Yuan immediately changed his strategy:

"Zhao Xing, you are Tian Shan’s student, and your teacher and I both want to see you go further."

"The Divine Might Army is not suitable for your development. Come to the Tiger-Dragon Army, I will treat you like a nephew of the younger generation. This time, the chain military affairs assigned to you by the military department, I will fully help you. After you pass this inspection period, you can come directly to my command as a Nine-Section Captain."

"If you have the ambition to reach the clouds, the Tiger-Dragon Army is the best choice!"

Zhao Xing felt helpless. First, he played the emotional card, talked about ideals, and seeing that he was unmoved, now he talked about actual benefits. Is this Wei Yuan a military agricultural official or a strategist? The chat was too smooth.

Tian Shan had indeed expressed that Zhao Xing had better choices. The Divine Might Army was at the bottom of the nine garrisons, and the Boping Marquis Yang An was re-appointed. In terms of strength and family background, they were not as good as other garrisons.

But Zhao Xing knew that this train would take off, and although it would eventually crash, he wouldn't jump off the train now.

You, Wei Yuan, haven't even been made a Marquis yet. If I go to the Tiger-Dragon Army, with so much talent, how much competition would there be? Fishing for merit would be worse than staying in the Divine Might Army.

"The General invited me with sincerity, and I would not dare to refuse, but Chen Shijie of the Divine Might Army has the grace of saving my life, the grace of preaching, and the grace of knowing me. If I get the Dao one day and turn my face and don't recognize people, it would really be against my heart. I hope the General will understand." Zhao Xing said sincerely.

Actually, where did Old Chen have so much grace? It’s just that Zhao Xing had no other way now, he could only push the pressure out, hoping Old Chen could hold on.

Wei Yuan nodded after hearing this, as if he had expected it. He asked: "If I can repay this favor for you, would you change your mind?"

Zhao Xing bowed and said: "If Lord Chen orders me to leave, I will leave it to the General to decide."

"Good." Wei Yuan smiled. This kid is also very slippery, refusing to touch anything, and now finally said something solid.

"In that case, you just wait here for my good news." Wei Yuan rose.

"Respectfully send off the General."

Zhao Xing respectfully sent Wei Yuan out of the courtyard door.

In the next few days, I don't know if Wei Yuan exerted his influence, but no one came to disturb Zhao Xing again.

Cheng Qingming and Ge Jinsong of the Heavenly Time Academy were also turned away by the Black Armor Army.

Because they couldn't compete, the Ten Suns Cave Heaven was only staying here because of their face, how could they compete?

Zhao Xing also had a rare few days of peace.

Staying in the courtyard, sorting out what he had learned.

【Name: Zhao Xing】

【Realm: Proper Eighth Rank Upper (Cannot be upgraded)】

【Profession: Agricultural Official】

【Fortune: Yan Three】

【Gathering Yuan: Twenty-ninth Order (9999/10000)】

【Life Soul: Eighth Rank Late Stage】

【Extra Lifespan: 80 years】

Before entering the Ten Suns Cave Heaven, he was in the Ninth Rank realm. Not long after entering, he broke through to the Eighth Rank.

During this period, he went through various training in the Ten Suns Cave Heaven. In ten months, Zhao Xing also went from the Eighth Rank to the Eighth Rank Perfection.

"The Heaven and Earth Spirit Bridge is stable, and I can already vaguely feel the existence of Earth Sha Qi. The extra lifespan has also increased by 5 years. These are all extra increases from taking some treasures during the cultivation process."

【Intermediate Spells: Self School】

【Straw Man Method: Flying Sky (Perfection), Martyrdom Explosion (Perfection), Divine Bravery (Nine Turns), Giant Shield (Nine Turns), Invisibility (Nine Turns), Phantom Shape (Nine Turns), Dharma Protection (Seven Turns), Soul Detention (Three Turns)】

【Five Elements Observation: Intermediate Perfection】, 【Savage Growth: Intermediate Perfection】, 【Wasteland Condensation Technique: Intermediate Nine Turns】, 【Hundred-Mile Analysis Technique: Seven Turns】, 【Nine Dragon Folding Technique: Five Turns】

Self School spells, Zhao Xing completed the 'Small Four Methods', but Self School spells are too difficult to practice, Zhao Xing only practiced the Hundred-Mile Analysis Technique to Seven Turns, as for the Nine Dragon Folding Technique, it was only Five Turns.

Straw Man Method, Invisibility, Phantom Shape, Dharma Protection have all improved, the main attack direction is multi-method integration, energy is limited, and he didn't learn more.

【Earthly Benefit School:】

【Earth Hidden Return to Yuan (Human Dao) (Plant) Double Perfection】

【God Travel Protection: Eleven Turns】

【Five Elements Earth Splitting: Intermediate Perfection】

【Boundless Earth Palace: Intermediate Perfection】

【Mysterious Water Return to Hidden: High-level One Turn】

Earthly Benefit School spells, added a high-level spell, this was a breakthrough in the Pinghuai Academy test, belonging to the Earth-Drawing Technique in the Mysterious Earth Method, specifically for regulating the water of the earth veins.

Heavenly Time School spells, Thunder Drawing, Yin Wind, Cloud Swallowing, Ice Rain, Fine Rain are all Intermediate Perfection.

Heaven Frost, Heaven Fire, Fog Hidden, Rolling Ground Thunder, Small Nine Heavens Gang Wind, all Nine Turns.

【Drip Rain: High-level Three Turns】

【Thunder Breaking Delusion Finger: High-level One Turn】

【Teng Snake Transformation: High-level One Turn】

Since the Solar Term Order broke through, there are two more high-level methods.

【Start of Summer】 Solar Term Order, reached the fourth turn of the Knowledge Realm, self-created thunder method combined into one, comprehended a Thunder Breaking Delusion Finger.

【Autumn Equinox】 Solar Term Order, reached the fourth turn of the Knowledge Realm, comprehended the Climate Change Method, Teng Snake Transformation, this is also Zhao Xing’s strongest spell.

Because borrowing the power of heaven and earth already involves the climate change of life, while the former two are just 'meteorological phenology'.

However, Teng Snake Transformation also consumes a lot. To perform this method, it almost requires drawing half of the Yuan Qi, it is a life-and-death spell.

As for the purchase of treasures, because Zhao Xing participated in the training, he was only allowed to use standard equipment.

So the treasures he currently possesses are only the Golden Raincoat, Hundred Flower Hat, Cloud Stepping Boots, and Cloud Rain Bead. Among them, the Cloud Rain Bead is a Fourth-Rank treasure.

The Soul Armor is placed in the Great Dream Academy, located in the Cave Heaven small world. The Great Dream Academy cannot be entered, and Zhao Xing has never taken it out.

As for the Great Dream Spring and Autumn, this is a top-level method, still staying at the 'Dream Existence Method' step, far from 'Dream Walking'.

The realm of the Life Soul reached the Eighth Rank Late Stage, which is mainly because Zhao Xing often doesn't sleep, using sleep bugs to regulate, which is also a kind of exercise for the Life Soul.

Normally, his Life Soul should be at the Eighth Rank Early Stage, but because of the sleep bug spell, constantly hooking out the insect body in the Life Soul, condensing the soul, the Life Soul reached the Eighth Rank Late Stage. Thus, Zhao Xing can withstand the mental attacks of Ritualists and get dazzling results in such courses.

Another seven days passed, and there was still no movement outside. Zhao Xing even took the initiative to write to Old Chen, but received no response.

"Old Chen wouldn't really be unable to withstand the pressure, would he?" Zhao Xing stood at the door, looking outside: "If so, I'm really going to the Tiger-Dragon Army."

Going to the Tiger-Dragon Army is not impossible, strong armies have the benefits of strong armies, and the starting point is higher.

He doesn't have to stay in the Divine Might Army. Even if Old Chen really saved his life, if the Divine Might Army is really a mess, without the Tiger-Dragon Army, he has to leave.

How could Zhao Master have such high integrity and morality?

If this place doesn't keep me, there is another place that will. At the beginning, he was mentally prepared. If he was caught by the Profound Heaven Sect and got on a pirate ship, he would work well on the pirate ship.

"Military affairs will be assigned in early March. If Old Chen doesn't come again, the fate will end here. Even if I glimpse the changes of the future, I won't take action in the future. I hope you can really sell me for a good price."

Zhao Xing smiled lightly, shook his sleeves, and planned to enter the door.

However, at this moment—

"Zhao Xing." A familiar voice came from not far away.

Chen Shijie and Long Xiao descended on clouds to outside the courtyard door.

This panel basically only appears once every many chapters. The spells have been simplified as much as possible, the elementary ones are not mentioned, and there are no long strings of numbers, which is convenient for listeners and avoids saying it's padding.

I don't know if there are any omissions, readers who find omissions can say so.

There will be a third update today! It should be after twelve o'clock, before 1 o'clock. It should be, this melon is not guaranteed to be ripe, those who can't wait can go to sleep first.