Xianting Plaza.
A man in plain immortal robes, dusty and travel-worn, with a black face marked by time and experience, walked over quickly.
This is exactly the newly-renovated Ding Huan.
Ding Huan, who had trained in Tianjie, was well aware that the easiest way to stand out in this world was to train in the immortal realm of Xianting.
There are other places where one could train, but it would waste a lot of time, and setting up an invincible immortal array requires secrecy, otherwise it would bring a lot of trouble if caught.
The concentration of celestial and earthly qi here is noteworthy, and the rules of this realm are also crystal clear.
Most importantly, at this place, as long as you have a status, even a minor one, you can freely arrange and manipulate the celestial and spiritual qi.
With the range from Tianjie of the Immortal Court to Xianting Square in the Xianting Plaza, you can absorb and cultivate celestial and spiritual qi however you like within.
It is not just about the hidden spiritual array; even without one, once you have fully absorbed celestial and spiritual qi here, no one will bother.
After all, this place is filled with strong individuals everywhere.
The phrase "the great hidden in plain sight" describes this situation.
Ding Huan wanted to exude a rugged aura, but it wasn't necessary for him to put on an act. The experiences he had accumulated were far too numerous.
The reason for appearing as a black-faced man was that Ding Huan was afraid of Bu Yingyin.
Heleian Audong said that this woman was a whore, so he couldn't disguise himself as a handsome man. If she took a fancy to him, it would be trouble.
She can conspire with a lover to kill her husband, so naturally, she wouldn't even blink an eye at killing a stranger.
Actually, Ding Huan underestimated Bu Yingyin.
Bu Yingyin, despite her promiscuity, did have a taste for quality. Anything or anyone that caught her eye, regardless of age, gender, beauty, ugliness, thinness, or chubbiness, she was not discriminating.
If something or someone fails to meet her standards, even a Pan An standing before her would not be worth a second glance.
Bu Yingyin finds interest in Ding Huan not because of his appearance, but because of the profound understanding he has of the Five Elements' laws, which is something unparalleled.
Ding Huan's visit to Xianting Square was naturally to see if Xianting was still recruiting officials.
If they are recruiting officials, he would give it a try. If that doesn't work out, he would then consider other options.
As it wasn't a major festival, Xianting Square wasn't very crowded, only about a hundred people or so.
Ding Huan's gaze fell on the several array screens at the edge of the square. The largest one remained to be the Xianting Contribution Board.
Last time, Ding Huan didn't pay much attention to this list, but this time he noticed that Feng Qianli, the one recommended by He Lian Audong, was indeed listed there.
Feng Qianli is not only listed there but ranks quite high, the first place in the hundredth season.
This list is not the Tian Gong List or the Di Sha List. It has over ten thousand names on it. Feng Qianli is close to entering the top one hundred, and this guy must have some hidden skills.
Ding Huan shifted his gaze and looked towards the official recruitment area.
The official recruitment area in Xianting Square is not small and is a large building.
The building stood on the edge of Xianting Square, somewhat out of place.
Ding Huan walked quickly over there.
There are already dozens of people standing outside the recruitment area, looking at the array screen in front of it. The screen displays the departments that need to recruit people.
It seems more formal than the recruitment in Tianjie.
Ding Huan took a look and saw that there were eleven positions, requiring the recruitment of about twenty people.
Looking at only a few dozen people here, Ding Huan was puzzled. This competition wasn't very fierce, right?
Could it be that being an official in Xianting is too difficult, so most people don't want to come here for the job? Or as Ku Lu said, are there already internally decided candidates for these positions?
Regardless, let's give it a try.
One position for the Mù Wǎnshān Immortal Mine Team, applicants who are interested may enter the interview:
Xianting's Fourth Battle Commandant's Office requires two record officers, who need to be at least second-level array masters, and possess an array master identity token.
The Bureau of Divine Law is recruiting one law officer, requiring proficiency in the laws of the Nine Courts...
Ding Huan scanned from top to bottom, but none of the positions seemed suitable for him.
There are actually jobs suitable for him. Most of these positions are well-suited to his abilities, but he cannot take any of them.
For example, the post of a law officer would require constant exposure to the public's divine thoughts. That would mean he wouldn't be hiding and practicing in seclusion; it would be like seeking death.
As for being a record officer, there is basically no time for himself. So, does that mean he is doing this job just to become an official?
It seems like I still need to go to the field of spirits and beasts. I wonder if that old guy, Du Yu Xingjun, has returned. If he does come back, it would be better for me to go to the chaos zone.
Just as Ding Huan was preparing to leave, two new positions suddenly appeared at the top of the array screen, each followed by an additional word "urgent".
The first position in the Immortal Agricultural Department is in urgent need of one, requiring proficiency in the cultivation of celestial rice and grains.
The second position in the Immortal Medical Department is in urgent need of one, requiring proficiency in treating various celestial plant diseases.
Both the Immortal Agricultural Department and the Immortal Medical Department are among the Thirty-Six Departments.
Ding Huan looked at these two positions and quickly guessed what the situation might be.
It must be that the celestial rice from the Immortal Agricultural Department is about to mature, but something went wrong, and it may not be able to complete the task. So they are in a hurry to recruit people to replant celestial rice.
Replanting celestial rice would not require new recruits; the existing staff could handle it.
There are two main reasons for recruiting people now. The first is to ensure that celestial rice can be planted in a timely manner, which is obviously good.
If the celestial rice cannot be planted, it's not a big deal because there is already someone to take the blame. All we need to do is throw this newly recruited person under the bus, and everything will be just fine.
Ding Huan was certain that the disease afflicting the celestial rice was difficult to treat, and that's why the Immortal Agricultural Department had sought help from the Immortal Medical Department.
Since the Immortal Medical Department cannot treat the disease afflicting the celestial rice, they are also recruiting people to take the blame.
It really broadens one's horizons.
Although he knew about the darkness involved, Ding Huan decided to apply for the position of celestial plant officer.
More than 80% of the diseases affecting celestial planting are caused by abnormalities in the growth laws.
For Ding Huan, as long as it's a problem with laws, it's not a big deal
The remaining 20% are due to pests or other factors. The pests that have left the Immortal Medical Department at a loss are naturally not ordinary pests.
The possibility of other factors is unlikely, as it concerns the assessment of the entire Immortal Agricultural Department. No one would dare to secretly harm themselves.
This is also why Ding Huan doesn't want to apply for the position in the Immortal Medical Department. If he can treat pests, would he not have to constantly travel to different celestial rice planting fields to treat the pests? Would he have any time left for himself?
Ding Huan walked into the official recruitment office, and it was surprisingly spacious inside.
A large arrowhead was floating in the void, pointing towards the right side of the ground floor.
Ding Huan had already seen it. That should be where the interview is held.
Although there were dozens of people outside waiting for changes in the recruitment information, no one came in to apply.
Ding Huan walked to the interview area, where there were several rooms, each of which hung information about a specific job posting outside.
Ding Huan entered the recruitment room for celestial plant officers, where a man with a square face was seated.
The square-faced man was surprised to see someone come in so quickly and looked at Ding Huan in astonishment.
"Good official, my name is Lu Renjia, and I would like to apply for the position of celestial plant officer. I have been cultivating various celestial plants for almost three million years, almost all of which were in the process of nurturing." Ding Huan sat down and got straight to the point.
He has indeed farmed, but that was during his time in school on Earth, as part of organized school activities. It lasted for a day or two at most.
The square-faced man looked up and down at Ding Huan and tapped his ring with his finger.
Ding Huan knew that the man was asking for a favor, and he had also prepared 100,000 high-quality celestial crystals.
But he didn't plan to give a bribe for this position.
This position is clearly looking for a scapegoat. If he's going to be the scapegoat, why should he give a favor to this guy?
When Ding Huan didn't respond, the square-faced man furrowed his brow and asked, "Have you ever planted celestial rice? How did it turn out?"
Ding Huan, without hesitation, boasted, "I have planted it. The harvest was very good, and it was also a high-quality celestial rice."
This is because Ding Huan didn't know that celestial rice is divided into top, middle, low, and extreme grades. Otherwise, he would have mentioned the grade.
"Mhm, how many acres have you planted?"
"Approximately... around one hundred and twenty acres."
Ding Huan had originally intended to say over ten thousand acres, but considering it was a bit exaggerated, he temporarily reduced it to over a hundred acres.
"So much?!"
The square-faced official was stunned by Ding Huan's words. One person cultivating over one hundred and twenty acres of celestial rice?
Ding Huan knew he had exaggerated, so he smiled and said, "It was for my family back then, and it wasn't just me..."
"Then you may not be suitable for the position." The square-faced cultivator spoke while turning his ring again.
"If it doesn't meet the requirements, then it's okay." Ding Huan stood up without hesitation.
Let me be the scapegoat, and you still want a favor? Dream on.
"Wait a minute, we urgently need people. If you can get some connections, I can also help you out. However, since you don't understand what I mean, I have to spell it out for you." The square-faced cultivator said this to Ding Huan, who was still confused.
Ding Huan looked at the square-faced official with confusion: "Official, are you willing to help me find connections? I currently have no celestial crystals on me, otherwise, I wouldn't be out here looking for work."
Upon hearing that Ding Huan was broke, the square-faced cultivator lost interest in soliciting a bribe. He took out a jade token and threw it to Ding Huan: "Stamp your mark on it, and then go report yourself."
"All right." Ding Huan took the official identity jade token, stamped his mark in front of the square-faced official, and then turned to leave.
The square-faced cultivator's face turned green with anger. He now understood that Ding Huan had no intention of giving a bribe.
However, since Ding Huan was just a scapegoat, the square-faced cultivator felt some satisfaction in his heart...
The Immortal Agricultural Department is still quite far away, but out of the Thirty-Six Departments, except for a very few, all are located near the Immortal Capital. It won't be much farther away.
Ding Huan did not use the teleportation array; instead, he summoned his mid-grade flying celestial artifact. He didn't believe that his luck was so bad that such a short-distance flight would be discovered by Du Yu Xingjun.
With a mid-grade flying celestial artifact, Ding Huan's speed was decent. It only took him half a day to arrive at the Immortal Agricultural Department.
As soon as Ding Huan entered the Immortal Agricultural Department's protective array, the thick celestial aura enveloped him.
Ding Huan let out a sigh of relief, at least he had found the right place.
The celestial aura here was too suitable for his cultivation. If he could set up a Jingu Xian array, he would advance to the seventh layer of Jin Xian in no time.
Looking at the ancient architecture before him, Ding Huan walked inside.
