Chapter 738: Do you not want to mix anymore, or do you not want to live anymore

That obedient appearance, like a kitten meeting its master, was a complete change from her usual self, making the group of Sect Affairs Department officials' eyes almost pop out.

A few newly hired young officials couldn't help but whisper to each other: "Who is that person? Looking at her clothes, she doesn't look like a noble, could she be Minister Lin's..."

Before the words were even out, a seasoned colleague beside him was so scared his face turned pale; he grabbed his mouth tightly and scolded in a low voice: "Shut up! Do you not want to live?! Look more, ask less!"

This person had clearly seen Li Chen and knew Li Chen's identity.

After Li Chen signaled for Lin Yue'e to leave with him and their figures disappeared around the street corner, the old bird let go with lingering fear, lowered his voice, and lectured the few newcomers: "Idiots! Use your brains! Who is our Minister Lin a die-hard confidant promoted by? Who is the only person she must be absolutely loyal to and act like this in front of? You can't even see this?!"

The newcomers were stunned at first, then suddenly reacted, shaking all over with fear, cold sweat streaming down, and dared not say another word.

They were thinking, hoping that the lord hadn't heard them, otherwise they would be in trouble.

This old bird who was lecturing others had actually been reminded by an even older bird last time, and only then had he reacted.

In a quiet alley, Lin Yue'e was following half a step behind Li Chen. The dignity she had at the government office entrance earlier had long since vanished; instead, she was like a little girl eager to show her achievements to an elder, reporting in a soft voice:

"In the past half year, twenty-seven new small and medium-sized sects have registered within the empire, all strictly reporting and being supervised according to the 'Sect Management Regulations,' with no deviant behavior for the time being. Among the younger generation, the Qinglan Sect has produced a disciple with a wood-type Heavenly Spirit Root, who has already reached Foundation Establishment at only sixteen; the Profound Iron Gate has a kid whose 'Tyrant Body' is showing, and he has been included in the observation list.

On the imperial court side, among the rogue cultivators absorbed through examinations this year, three good seedlings with excellent special physiques were discovered: one is an 'Inflaming Yang Body,' one is a 'Spirit-Connecting Sword Body,' and another is the rare 'Array Heart.' Various departments and academies are increasing resource allocation, encouraging childbirth and the popularization of basic cultivation. According to your instructions, the number and overall quality of low-level cultivators are steadily improving."

She recounted everything in detail, and Li Chen listened quietly, nodding slightly from time to time.

It could be seen that under Lin Yue'e's management, the Sect Affairs Department was in good order, not only maintaining the order of the cultivation world but also continuously discovering and transporting talent for the empire, which made him feel very gratified.

The prosperity and potential of the Imperial Capital were even better than he had expected.

Among the young noble children in the Imperial Capital, the one with the most limelight recently was Xu Zifeng, the heir to the Prince of Zhennan.

He already had decent cultivation, and this time he went north to participate in the war against the Daluo Dynasty, and even "pulled strings" to serve as a commander of the vanguard army, truly making quite a few military achievements, beheading generals and seizing flags, with an eye-catching performance.

As the war between the two countries subsided, he naturally returned to the court in triumph, promoted by virtue of his military merits, and for a time, he was unrivaled in the young circles of the Imperial Capital.

At this moment, Xu Zifeng was drinking and having fun in a private room of the most famous "Drunken Immortal Building" in the Imperial Capital with a few trusted aides and several noble children who had rushed from the south, intending to curry favor with him.

After a few cups of strong wine, Xu Zifeng's interest in talking grew, his face flushed as he boasted about his "bravery" on the northern battlefield.

"... You didn't see it, at that time the Daluo 'Black Wind Cavalry' rushed over, a full thousand people, the momentum was terrifying! But what did this general fear? Single-handedly, a long spear like a dragon out of the sea, I charged directly into the enemy formation, taking the enemy general's head as if reaching into a bag!" He waved his arms, spittle flying.

The surrounding aides and noble children naturally offered a round of fierce flattery:

"The heir is brave! Truly a model for our May Tian Ce's younger generation!"

"That's natural, General Xu is now a favorite in front of His Majesty, and will surely be enfeoffed as a marquis and prime minister in the future!"

"Having General Xu here is truly May Tian Ce's blessing!"

Listening to these flatteries, Xu Zifeng became even more proud. As the wine surged, he began to speak without restraint. He waved his hand and said with a bit of arrogance: "I'm not boasting to you, in this Imperial Capital, besides those few in the palace, and the prime minister, grand general, and a few others, who doesn't have to politely give way and respectfully call out 'General Xu' when they see me?"

"That's right! That's right!" Everyone echoed again.

After drinking enough, Xu Zifeng was definitely going to some important government offices, using his influence to help these people solve troubles, thereby gaining their loyalty. ===== CHAPTER 739 =====