Weird Cultivation, I have a five-organ temple

Chapter 118 Promoted to County Lieutenant!

Shang Lu took a deep breath and calmed himself down from his surprise and excitement.

With the help of his mind, he quickly burned away all distracting thoughts and entered the state of calmness that many people dream of.

Then, Shang Lu began to practice the Five Spiritual Skills and the Internal Classics Refining Organs Diagram.

After practicing several times, a red light bloomed on the mind statue.

As if a flash of inspiration came to him, Shang Lu suddenly had some understanding of the Five Spiritual Skills and the Internal Classic Refining Organs Diagram.

This feeling is magical, just like the legendary epiphany and enlightenment.

Before this, Shang Lu did have some misunderstandings about these two sets of exercises, and encountered confusion and problems during the practice.

Originally, he planned to wait until Feng Boyuan was done with his busy schedule before asking for advice.

Although Feng Boyuan has never practiced these two sets of skills, he has a high level of cultivation and a broad vision, so he should be able to give some reference opinions.

Unexpectedly, with the help of his mind, he found the answer on his own.

The mind can actually improve understanding and wisdom!

Shanglu was very surprised.

Although improving your comprehension and becoming more intelligent won’t increase your strength immediately, it will be of great help to your future practice and learning!

In addition to the changes in his blood, energy and understanding, Shang Lu also discovered that his body's coordination and reaction had improved with the blessing of his mind.

The heart is the monarch's organ. With the blessing of the mind, Shanglu's internal organs and limbs can execute the orders issued by the brain better, faster and more accurately.

This is reflected in cultivation where every movement, every breath, and every use of blood and energy are just right and perfect.

This was reflected in the actual combat training with Uncle Huai, where he responded faster and more accurately, and his control and use of strength was also more sophisticated.

Shang Lu was already quite satisfied with the changes brought about by his mind, but there was more to it.

After finishing the practice of Neijing Lianzang Diagram and Five Spirits Skill, Shang Lu also practiced the Tiger Step Skill, Chaos Cloak Sword Skill and other martial arts, and also had many insights and discoveries.

After some thinking and improvement, it was already afternoon.

Shang Lu did not rest. After eating today's portion of Jiao Rou Dan, he began to open the acupoints and meridians.

Under the encouragement and command of the mind, the blood and qi burst out with extremely strong impact force, which not only made the opening of acupoints and the unblocking of meridians smoother than before, but also reduced the consumption of blood and qi a lot.

The pericardium meridian and triple burner meridian were opened at once under the strong impact of blood and qi.

At this point, all twelve meridians of Shanglu were opened.

Blood and Qi circulate in the meridians over and over again, forming a small circulation which constantly impacts the acupuncture points, nourishes the meridians, and strengthens the internal organs and bones.

The blood and qi themselves are also strengthened and improved during their circulation.

Shang Lu, who discovered the wonderful uses of the mind, simply stayed indoors for the next few days, studying his mind at home, correcting the mistakes and shortcomings in his practice, and at the same time impacting the eight extraordinary meridians.

It was not until this day that he was called to the county government office by Feng Boyuan that he paused his retreat and hard practice.

No, it cannot be called asceticism.

Because Shang Lu really enjoyed this kind of practice and was even addicted to it.

When they arrived at the county government office, Shang Lu was taken all the way to the lobby.

Feng Boyuan had been here for a long time, sitting in the first seat. The county magistrate could only sit beside him with the chief clerk.

When Shang Lu arrived, he was also assigned a seat.

In the courtyard in front of the lobby, almost all the clerks from the six rooms and the runners from the three shifts were present.

Before Shang Lu arrived, everyone was whispering to each other, curiously wanting to know what was going on with such a big fuss today.

They were all stunned to see Shang Lu actually sitting below the county magistrate and the chief clerk.

Although it was only a lower seat, it also meant that Shang Lu was qualified to sit with the county magistrate and the chief clerk.

But isn't he a head constable? Why does he have such qualifications?

After a short silence, more intense speculation and discussion broke out in the courtyard. Feng Boyuan did not keep anyone in suspense. When Shang Lu arrived, he immediately invited the officials from the county government to read out the appointment of the county lieutenant.

The county magistrate and the chief clerk had obviously received the news a long time ago and knew that Shang Lu was going to be promoted to county lieutenant, and they did not show any surprise or astonishment.

But what they are thinking in their hearts is unknown.

The county magistrate was happy anyway.

After he came to Luoshui County, he was always sidelined by the chief clerk and had no real power. He was not afraid that Shang Lu would take away his power after becoming the county lieutenant.

He was even happy to see Shang Lu appointed as county lieutenant.

The chief clerk must be dissatisfied.

He was used to holding great power, so naturally he was unwilling to share the power of maintaining public security and catching thieves.

But no matter how unwilling he was, the chief clerk did not dare to make any move on the matter, let alone let the people of the Third Class Courtyard and the local militiamen pretend to obey Shang Lu but actually disobey him.

Because behind Shang Lu is Feng Boyuan, and Feng Boyuan is the person in charge of developing the secret realm of Luoshui County.

Nowadays, in Luoshui County, the development of secret places is a top priority.

Anyone or anything that hinders the development of the secret realm will be dealt with seriously!
Shang Lu was appointed as the county lieutenant to assist Feng Boyuan in protecting the development of the secret realm.

No matter how arrogant the chief clerk was, he would not dare to get into trouble over this matter.

In fact, he must cooperate with all his strength.

After all, he is still in the stage of "making up for his crime while serving his sentence", and he also wants to use the secret realm to make great achievements and move up to the next level.

Unlike the two chief officials in the county, the clerks in the courtyard were immediately shocked when they heard the news that Shang Lusheng was promoted to county lieutenant.

That's the county lieutenant! He's an official!

Although Luoshui County was not a county seat nor a large county, and the county lieutenant was only a ninth-rank official, he was still an official!

A minor official in Shanglu, who was even a seriously injured and dying soldier a few months ago, has now soared to the sky, crossed the gap between clerks and officials, and become a ninth-rank county lieutenant!
How can this not be shocking?
Moreover, Shang Lu is someone close to them. They have watched with their own eyes Shang Lu climb up from a young constable!
So in addition to being shocked, many officials also felt some expectations in their hearts.

Shang Lu was able to be promoted from a clerk to an official, so do they also have a chance?
If it were in the past, it would have been absolutely impossible.

But now, a secret place has been discovered in Luoshui County, and with Shanglu as a vivid example before their eyes, everyone feels that there may still be a chance.

Shang Lu took the appointment document, turned around, looked at the emotional clerk in the yard, and couldn't help muttering in his heart:
"Official Feng Wu made such a big fuss. It seems that he wants to make an example of me so that the officials in Luoshui County will have a purpose and do their work actively..."

It is extremely difficult to transfer from a clerk to an official. It is almost impossible for these officials in Luoshui County to get a piece of the pie that Feng Boyuan has drawn.

After announcing Shang Lu's appointment as county lieutenant, Feng Boyuan indeed spoke to encourage everyone, painted a big picture, and told the officials to take Shang Lu as their goal, do their jobs well, work hard to make achievements, and strive for advancement.

After making the promise and drawing the pie in the sky, Feng Boyuan asked everyone to leave.

He personally led Shang Lu to the county lieutenant's office which had just been vacated a few days ago.

On the way, Feng Boyuan first told Shang Lu: "Luoshui County didn't have a county lieutenant before, so there was no county lieutenant's office in the county government. We can only vacate the Chengfa room. Don't be disgusted."

Then, he explained:
“After you take office, your first task will be to strengthen patrols and inspections in Luoshui County.

Especially around Yunhua Mountain, security must be strengthened. No one can approach easily without my permission!

I received news that the news of the birth of a new secret realm in Luoshui County has spread completely, and several neighboring countries are likely to send people to sabotage it.

I looked it up and found that Luoshui County used to be just a lower-level county. Whether it was the number of yamen runners or the number of local militia, it was not enough.

I have secured a sum of money for you from the county government. You can use it to recruit a group of civilian servants and local militiamen so that you will have more manpower and can do a better job.

In addition, the court has also transferred 200 troops from the border army, and they will arrive in Luoshui County soon! After they arrive in Luoshui County, they will also be under your command. "

At this point, Feng Boyuan paused, a little worried:

"The border troops are used to respecting strength, and they always look down on the militiamen from the mainland. But you were promoted from a constable, and when they arrive, they may not obey you. If such a situation really happens, tell me, and I will support you!"

Shang Lu shook his head.

"If I really ask the Wind Witch Officer to back me up, I'm afraid it will be even more difficult to make them obey me. Since they believe in strength, it will be easy. Whoever refuses to obey will be beaten until he obeys!"

(End of this chapter)