Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)
Chapter 1223

Chapter 1223: Chapter 1222: The Consequences of Eavesdropping Chapter 1223: Chapter 1222: The Consequences of Eavesdropping “Lord Governor Zhou Hai has taken up his post and requires all county magistrates in Zhongshan County to attend a meeting tomorrow?” Man Gu, who had been busy all day and had just gotten off work, received the notice.

He was currently dealing with the affairs of both the previous and the one before that governor and had been very busy the past few days.

Fortunately, with the help of two senior brothers here, he was able to leave work on time.

“Finally, a new governor has arrived,” Man Gu sighed. It hadn't been easy with two changes of governors in just a few days.

After thinking it through, Man Gu informed Lu Yang and the other about the meeting and hoped they could join him.

Typically, whenever a county magistrate stepped out, they would bring along attendants or government officials to take care of and protect the magistrate.

“Joining the meeting as well? Indeed, Junior Brother Man, you're currently in the Void Refinement Stage. It's alright within our local area, but outside the county town, you might encounter dangers.”

This meant that Lu Yang and the other would be busy hunting for female ghosts on their night shifts and wouldn't rest even after the night shift ended, as they would accompany Man Gu to the meeting the following day.

Although those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage wouldn't feel tired even without rest for a hundred and eighty days, Man Gu was still very touched.

In Quyi County, where governance flowed smoothly, the two newly appointed constables encountered nothing throughout their night shift and afterwards, accompanied Man Gu to Zhongshan County.

A few days ago, Lu Yang and his companion had come to Zhongshan County to resolve issues with the Hundred Sword Alliance, but it had been night then, and the streets were empty and silent.

Arriving in Zhongshan County during the day, it was bustling, and although Quyi County had thrived under Man Gu's governance over the past years, it still couldn't compare to Zhongshan County.

At the entrance of the Governor Mansion, they encountered several county magistrates who were arriving for the meeting. Some were in sedans, others in horse carriages, all looking quite spectacular. Only Man Gu and his companions were walking.

Despite Man Gu having walked here, no county magistrate dared to underestimate him. As they descended from their sedans or carriages, they all greeted Man Gu with smiling faces.

Capturing two governors within three days, with the second governor being imprisoned on the day he assumed office–such a feat was indeed terrifying.

“Lord Man, it's been a while and you still look as distinguished as ever.”

“Lord Man indeed handles affairs decisively and cannot tolerate the slightest fault in his eyes, truly a role model for us!”

“Disciple of Dao Seeking Sect, Golden Science Top Scorer–Lord Man, possessing both titles, is truly enviable.”

Man Gu courteously responded, “In the future, I must exchange more ideas with all of you lords.”

Upon hearing this, the other county magistrates hurriedly entered the Governor Mansion, hoping not to 'exchange ideas' further, lest trouble arises from nowhere.

Man Gu scratched his head, puzzled–he had delivered the responses just as the secretary had instructed, so why were their reactions different from what the secretary said?

“Never mind, let's go in.” Man Gu was always broad-minded; not understanding something wasn't worth overthinking and straining his brain.

Upon entering the Governor's Mansion, Man Gu went into the council hall, while Lu Yang and the other, as attendants, could only stand guard outside.

Along with Lu Yang and his companion outside, there were other attendants and government officials brought by the other county magistrates, so they were not lonely.

“That's quite supportive of you two senior brothers. Who knows how long this new governor's meeting will last. Perhaps you two seniors can take a stroll around the county.”

Lu Yang waved his hand and laughed, “No need, no need. We came specifically to protect you; we can't leave.”

Inside the council hall, Man Gu had just sat down when he was approached by an unfamiliar county magistrate.

“Lord Man, thank you.”

“And you are?”

“I am Yang Dinghai, the newly appointed county magistrate of Guyuan County.”

“So you are Lord Yang. But why the thanks?” Man Gu asked kindly with clasped hands.

“I hardly deserve to be called lord. Originally, Zhang Tongheng became the governor, leaving the position of county magistrate of Guyuan County vacant. Both I and Liu Wangzhi had a chance to become the county magistrate. However, Liu Wangzhi was adept at ingratiating himself with Zhang Tongheng, and the likelihood of him becoming the county magistrate was higher. But, Lord Man, you had Zhang Tongheng and Liu Wangzhi arrested, giving me the opportunity to assume the position.”

Man Gu realized, “I see, it's merely my duty; there's no need for thanks.”

“Lord Man, if you ever need my help in the future, just say the word, and I will do my utmost to assist.”

The two chatted for a while, and Man Gu found it strange, “Speaking of which, we've been talking for so long, why hasn't the County Magistrate arrived yet?”

The two senior brothers were waiting outside, and he was eager to wrap up the meeting early.

Not only was Man Gu waiting a long time, but the other county officials also felt it was a bit long, wondering why County Magistrate Zhou was late to his first meeting.

“Is this a display of authority to those newly in charge?”

A man stood outside the council hall, from his attire, he was clearly the County Magistrate.

County Magistrate Zhou, hearing the murmurs inside the hall, cracked a smile.

While in Wild State, he held the position of Gong Cao, responsible for personnel movement, wielding immense power, and even the County Magistrates were always courteous around him.

His assignment in Zhongshan State as the County Magistrate was merely a formality, a gilding of his resume, until he was eligible for a natural promotion to a higher grade.

His achievements today were inseparable from his cultivation technique.

His cultivation technique was a bit special, akin to the Buddhist telepathy, but not as powerful; it only allowed him to eavesdrop on conversations. Astute by nature, he could decipher relationships from these conversations, sowing discord or thriving on both sides, thus profiting from the situation.

The reason he was late was that he wanted to listen to the county officials' conversation inside the council hall, as well as the exchanges among the government officials outside, seeking useful intelligence.

“It's about time to go in,” said County Magistrate Zhou with a smile, regretting not having heard the conversation between the two people brought by Man Gu.

Suddenly, the conversation of the two brought by Man Gu reached his ears.

“Mid-heaven Emperor Lord's 'Devouring Dao Fruit' seems powerful, it can even absorb other people's Dao Fruits. Doesn't that mean he could possess several Dao Fruits?”

“Guan Shanhai's 'Imprinting Dao Fruit' is also formidable; given the chance, he could possibly create a new world.”

“I wonder what kind of Dao Fruit we can condense and what extraordinary effects it might possess.”

County Magistrate Zhou was momentarily puzzled; what had just happened? He felt like he was missing a piece of his memory.

“It's about time to go in,” County Magistrate Zhou said with a smile, regretting not having heard the conversation of the two people brought by Man Gu.

The conversation content brought by Man Gu entered his ears.

“Yingtian Immortal's senior 'Tribulation Dao Fruit' controls the Heavenly Tribulation, just thinking about it feels majestic.”

“Immortal Jiuchong's senior Yin-Yang Dao Fruit uses the world as a chessboard, bestowing Yin Yang attributes, annihilating everything.”

“I wonder which of the two seniors is more formidable.”

“Why does the County Magistrate keep eavesdropping on our conversation? Can he understand it? The Dao Fruit knowledge has a forgetting effect, right?”

“I don't know, let him listen if he wants, he won't remember it anyway.”

County Magistrate Zhou was momentarily puzzled again; what had just happened? He felt like he was missing a piece of his memory.

“It's about time to go in.”

“This Dao Fruit…”

“Why hasn't the County Magistrate come yet?” Man Gu grew increasingly anxious, having waited from noon until the afternoon, nearly three hours passing by.

The other county officials also had their complaints about County Magistrate Zhou.

“I'll go find the County Magistrate.”

Man Gu opened the large doors of the council hall and saw County Magistrate Zhou, standing dazed.

“Lord Governor, why are you standing here?”

On his first day in office, County Magistrate Zhou was meant to show his authority, but instead, he ended up standing outside the council hall, punished for nearly three hours.