Chapter 137: Chapter 262: Aiming at the Garrison Hall
One expedition team after another began flying in the direction of the ruin, searching for its whereabouts.
Meanwhile, Li Fan remained motionless within the Tianxuan Mirror, patiently awaiting the results.
Three months later, there wasn't any significant progress in the exploration of the ruin.
However, He Zhenhao excitedly sent a message ahead.
"Friend Li Fan, good news."
"After some efforts on my part, I've secured three potential positions, each located in different provinces."
"Friend, can you give me some advice?"
Li Fan immediately replied, "Oh? Tell me about it."
"The first one is the leader of the Yandao Hall in Taihua Province."
"Taihua Province is not far from the Congyun Sea, with the Taihua Mountain Range spanning the entire province, also known as the 'mountain back' province."
"There are countless peaks, and practicing here is much faster than in the Congyun Sea."
"The second one is a position as a strategist in the Cezhen Hall in Qingwei Province."
"Qingwei Province is to the south of Tianyu Prefecture. Although it's still far away, it's much closer compared to the Congyun Sea."
"The third one is stationed in Tianyun Province."
"This Tianyun Province is not far from the west of Tianyu Prefecture, so the competition for the position is intense."
"Even if I move there, it's just a position as a city garrison, but the advantage is being closer to the headquarters of the Immortal Alliance, making promotion easier than in other places."
He Zhenhao slowly explained the results of his efforts during this time.
"Tianyun Province..."
Li Fan pondered for a moment and replied, "Let's not rush to make a decision. I have acquaintances in Tianyun Province; I'll inquire further and see if there's an opportunity."
He Zhenhao was very surprised, "Friend, you actually have connections in Tianyun Province?"
"Hehe, I can't guarantee that. Let's give it a try; you can wait for my message." Li Fan replied casually.
He Zhenhao repeatedly agreed.
So, Li Fan contacted Shen Yuzi, explaining the situation.
"Do you have any connections, senior?"
Shen Yuzi just replied, "I'll inquire for you."
And then, there was no further response.
Li Fan wasn't in a hurry; he patiently waited.
Half a day later, a cultivator named Jing Xuan Dao Ren requested to add Li Fan as a friend.
Also from Tianyun Province.
Li Fan's heart moved, and he promptly accepted.
Jing Xuan's hearty voice came through, "Hahaha, are you Little Friend Li Fan? I heard from the oracle that you have a friend interested in taking a position in our Tianyun Province?"
"A Four-Fold Golden Pill, impressive. This junior is awe-inspiring."
"Let me ask him if he's interested in joining our Tianyun Province Garrison Hall."
"Hehe, because of the big battle a few years ago, there are still some vacancies that haven't been filled."
Li Fan was slightly taken aback and couldn't help but ask, "Senior Jing Xuan, I don't know what this Garrison Hall is..."
Jing Xuan also froze.
Didn't expect Li Fan to not even know what the Garrison Hall was.
However, he quickly realized that Li Fan's background was more remote, explaining, "The Garrison Hall is a unique organization in the Immortal Alliance's territory."
"It directly reports to the Immortal Alliance headquarters and is primarily responsible for suppressing troublemakers and guarding the stability of the territory."
"In times of need, it will also respond to emergency orders to engage in operations in other provinces."
Jing Xuan's explanation made Li Fan understand.
In essence, it was similar to the situation during the Great Mystery. The garrison stationed outside Xuanjing City, which followed Li Fan's orders and guarded the safety of the city, was essentially the same.
"It can be considered an important position."
"But it seems like frequent battles will be involved. I wonder if He Zhenhao, with his current temperament, would agree."
After pondering for a moment, Li Fan greeted Jing Xuan, then contacted He Zhenhao, explaining the situation.
"The Garrison Hall?" This time, He Zhenhao was truly shocked.
When he was young, he had spent some time in Tianyu Prefecture and naturally understood what the Garrison Hall was.
Similar to the Protectorate Hall, both were organizations directly under the command of the Immortal Alliance headquarters.
Generally speaking, members of the Garrison Hall held a higher status than cultivators from other local departments, just below the Protectorate Hall.
"Friend Li Fan is truly unfathomable. To actually be able to seek this position."
"Although it's a bit dangerous, but..."
An ethereal figure flashed in He Zhenhao's mind.
Without hesitation, he gritted his teeth and agreed.
After learning of He Zhenhao's decision, Li Fan informed Jing Xuan Dao Ren and replied, "Good!" Jing Xuan was very happy.
"Have your friend come to our Tianyun Province and serve as a garrison."
"After three years of service, accumulating some experience, I will use my connections to transfer him to the Garrison Hall."
Next, Jing Xuan explained some precautions in detail before ending the communication.
Li Fan conveyed this information to He Zhenhao without omitting a single word.
After He Zhenhao attentively listened, he hurriedly busied himself with his future.
As Li Fan quieted down, he thought that even though things hadn't been finalized, he transferred ten thousand contribution points to both Shen Yuzi and Jing Xuan, expressing gratitude.
Of course, he recorded this amount as a debt on He Zhenhao's account.
...
Tianyun Province.
Shen Yuzi, who received the contribution points, was slightly surprised and chuckled.
Jing Xuan immediately sent a message, inquiring, "Old fortune teller, did you receive Li's kid's contribution points transfer? Ten thousand contribution points, I remember he's only at the Foundation Establishment stage, right? Quite generous!"
Shen Yuzi replied with a smile, "It's more generous than when we were at the Foundation Establishment stage."
"I just conveyed a message and got the same reward as you, Jing Xuan. You won't be upset, will you?"
Jing Xuan laughed heartily, "Hahaha, a bowl of water is carried level. This kid is quite interesting."
"Not bad, not bad. I think he's more pleasing than that old man Guangwu."
"Take the benefits from others, but use some consideration. If things go wrong, it won't matter to you, but if my reputation as Shen Yuzi is tarnished, hehe..."
"Go wrong? Who do you think you're looking down on?" Jing Xuan coldly snorted and fell silent.
...
Time passed.
Three months later, He Zhenhao's appointment order came through.
There were no mistakes.
He was appointed as the garrison in Guang'an City, Tianyun Province.
For this, a total of eighty thousand contribution points were spent.
Naturally, it was borrowed from Li Fan.
Anyway, He Zhenhao wasn't burdened by too many debts, and he felt no pressure.
Li Fan was equally generous and borrowed as much as needed.
Before leaving, He Zhenhao vowed solemnly.
After stabilizing his foothold in Tianyun Province, he would try to manipulate things to transfer Li Fan there.
Li Fan didn't say much; he just patted He Zhenhao on the shoulder.
After He Zhenhao left, Li Fan spent his days hiding in the Tianxuan Mirror, not going out at all, focusing on cultivation.
Soon, the time came for the 23-year anchor.
The soaring relic was finally found, landing in a vast swamp in the central part of Jiushan Province.
As cultivators began to explore it, the origin of this relic was discovered.
Ancient Immortal Sect, Chao Yuan Sect.
Although not as famous as Tai Shang and Dao Dao Sects, their reputation was still widely known even thousands of years later.
Before the great calamity, it was considered a prestigious sect.
Based on past experiences exploring sect relics, there must be abundant treasures inside.
The news attracted many cultivators to explore Jiushan Province, making the already chaotic region even more tumultuous.
Even cultivators from the Five Elders' Association, disguised simply, brazenly joined in the exploration of the relic.
The level of arrogance was evident.
The weak control of the Immortal Alliance over Jiushan Province was apparent.
Originally, the Immortal Alliance had no intention of intervening in the exploration of the relic.
However, at this moment, a piece of news infuriated the Immortal Alliance.
A cultivator named Luo Xi from the Five Elders' Association not only came to explore the relic but also openly revealed his identity as a member of the Five Elders' Association. He injured and killed many members of the Immortal Alliance.
After gaining something valuable from deep within the relic, he left arrogantly.
Being so arrogant on their own turf?
It was like a slap in the face.
However, along with the anger came confusion.
Such behavior carried an obvious provocation.
Could there be a conspiracy?
Did the Five Elders' Association intend to start hostilities again?
Regardless, they couldn't lose face.
The Immortal Alliance promptly dispatched several Nascent Soul cultivators to Jiushan Province.
They issued a stern warning, prohibiting all cultivators from the Five Elders' Association from entering Jiushan Province.
Dare to come, and it meant death!
(End of this chapter)
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