Chapter 38

In Yuezhou City.

Wu Tiejun returned with the wounded and immediately started running applications, requesting subsidies, compensation, and various supplies.

Then came the evaluation of merits, discussion of awards, filling out various forms, and preparing all sorts of summaries and reports...

All kinds of busy work, from the moment he returned, he was on his feet, busy to the point of being frazzled.

He had to finish all these tasks as quickly as possible and then find a house in the safest part of Yuezhou City for Feng Yin, bringing Doctor Feng over.

This was the task set by He Biqu before he left.

He Biqu left the main group halfway, taking the Three Stars of Tiannan and disappearing directly.

He went straight to the Qingyi Tiannan contact point and then used a secret method to contact the headquarters of Caihong Tianyi.

He wanted an official position.

He wanted a post.

He wanted Spirit Soul Pearls!

He wanted money!

He wanted rare treasures!

He wanted everything Feng Yin needed!

...

In the capital, at the Qingyi headquarters of Caihong Tianyi.

A middle-aged man held a jade token, unable to stop his bitter smile. This was a long-distance communication jade token, which only those of the rank of a major chief and above in Caihong Tianyi had the right to possess.

It was made by Qingming the Great Venerable, modeled after the Jun Tian Mirror of the Jun Tian Hand.

However, it was rarely used because to activate it, one needed to use Immortal Spirit Crystals.

Immortal Spirit Crystals were rare treasures; how could they be used for ordinary chatting? Therefore, there were strict regulations for using such things.

It was not allowed to use this for communication unless it was a major event or a significant matter.

Now, He Biqu had actually used this for a doctor.

This middle-aged man was none other than Ming Gongyu, the head of the Qingyi Department of Caihong Tianyi.

Qingyi Gentleman, Ming Gongyu.

He looked refined and gentlemanly, but in reality, he was a ruthless man who had killed countless people and left bones piled high.

But this ruthless man was now frowning, looking quite distressed.

"This Brother He has really given me a big problem," Ming Gongyu said, his refined eyebrows knitted together. "For a doctor... Is this doctor really as capable as he said, able to bring the dead back to life and heal the bones of the dead?"

The two were old friends; Ming Gongyu had entered Caihong Tianyi about ten years after He Biqu, and they had always had a good relationship.

If not for He Biqu's severe injuries and his strong refusal of the position of head, it would not have been Ming Gongyu's turn to take the position.

Therefore, Ming Gongyu always respected He Biqu greatly.

Upon receiving this news, although Ming Gongyu was somewhat puzzled, he knew that He Biqu was not the type to act rashly.

After some thought, he immediately set out for the headquarters.

"Qingyi Department Head Ming Gongyu has important matters to discuss with the heads of other departments. Please convene and preside over the meeting, and make a decision."

A short while later.

Five out of the seven department heads arrived, the other two were already on missions outside.

Deputy Head Ren Kuangyan of the headquarters presided over the meeting.

"Let's hear it. What are your thoughts on He Biqu's request and the Qingyi Department's request?"

The department heads all fell into deep thought.

They were all experienced and cautious people, and each understood that if this person did not have significant strategic value, He Biqu, with his cautious nature, would not have made such a request.

There must be a reason for making the request.

Everyone trusted He Biqu on this point.

After all, they were old friends who had known each other for many years.

The head of the Baiyi Department, Kong Gaohan, frowned and said, "He Biqu and Ming Gongyu, what you Qingyi Department are doing is not right."

"How is it not right?"

"Everyone knows that the most important responsibility of our Caihong Tianyi Baiyi Department is medical care. Since there is such a miraculous doctor, he should belong to our Baiyi Department. How can you try to keep him? This is overstepping your authority, which is a major taboo in Caihong Tianyi."

Ming Gongyu smiled and said, "You have the nerve to say that. If it weren't for your Baiyi Department dragging your feet, we Qingyi Department wouldn't have had the chance to meet this miraculous doctor. Each person has their own destiny, don't you think, Old Kong?"

The meaning was clear: your Baiyi Department didn't do its job, made mistakes, and delayed things, and now you have the nerve to ask us, who have been harmed by you, for the doctor?

In other words, are you ashamed of yourself? Are you ashamed of yourself?

Kong Gaohan angrily said, "Let's stick to the facts. Why are you making things personal? If it weren't for the headquarters' other arrangements, how could we have made a mistake? Can this be blamed on our Baiyi Department?"

Deputy Head Ren Kuangyan, with a face like charcoal, said calmly, "Kong Gaohan, you need to be careful with your words. Each department is responsible for its own mistakes. How can you blame the headquarters? Do you mean to say that I, as deputy head, ordered you to make a mistake?"

Clearly, the deputy head was a bit uneasy.

After all, when the Qingyi Department was mobilized, the Tiannan war situation suddenly deteriorated, and the number of wounded became uncontrollable. The deputy head had ordered the Baiyi Department to be temporarily dispatched to save people.

Although the overall situation was not compromised, it was undeniable that the Qingyi Department had been let down. This was undeniable.

Zi Yi Department Head Chu Xiaotan stroked his beard and smiled, "The position issue is not yet settled, and He Biqu's request has not been met, yet you two are already fighting over the person. Isn't that embarrassing!"

He coughed and said, "But to be honest, I think neither of your departments needs to fight over this person. I think he would be a good fit for our Zi Yi Department. Why don't we bring him to us? Besides, He Biqu asked for safety, and our Zi Yi Department rarely leaves the capital, isn't that the safest place?"

Kong Gaohan and Ming Gongyu spat at him simultaneously, "What does our fight over the person have to do with your Zi Yi Department? Get lost!"

Blood Yi Department Head Dao Wantu, feeling stifled, stood up first and said, "We have no objections to He Biqu's request. I've stated my position, and I'm leaving."

He strode out.

"This killer, he knows nothing but killing," Black Yi Department Head Feng Poji spat at Dao Wantu's back.

The two didn't get along, but in front of Dao Wantu, Feng Poji was still a bit afraid.

So he waited until Dao Wantu was out of sight before complaining, to avoid the Blood Yi Department's executioner suddenly going crazy.

"No spitting on the floor here!"

Deputy Head Ren Kuangyan, with a face like charcoal, made Feng Poji quickly wipe the spit off the floor with his foot.

Then Ren Kuangyan said, "How about we keep this person at the headquarters...?"

Ming Gongyu quickly said, "Brother He clearly said this person is very important, and our Qingyi Department must keep him."

Ren Kuangyan, rubbing his temples, said, "Who is the head, you or He Biqu? As head, you should have some authority. Transferring a person from your department is no big deal. After all, the meat is still in the pot."

Ming Gongyu smiled faintly, "The meat is in the pot, but whose mouth it goes into is another matter."

He then said, "As soon as Brother He recovers and returns, I will step down as head."

He was not lying.

Since becoming head, he felt stifled. How could it compare to the freedom of wandering the rivers and lakes?

He Biqu, come back quickly and take the position. Just for this Feng Yin to heal you, I will do my utmost to keep him in the Qingyi Department!

This concerns my freedom.

The group discussed heatedly, each with their own thoughts, but although Ming Gongyu was the youngest and least experienced, he held his ground and did not back down.

No matter how angry the others got, they had no choice. Finally, a decision was made.

Deputy Head Ren Kuangyan, representing the headquarters, made two small requests as a formality, then agreed to He Biqu's request and allocated ten Spirit Soul Pearls from the headquarters to Ming Gongyu.

"Tell He Biqu to use them sparingly! These are Spirit Soul Pearls! Spirit Soul Pearls!"

Ming Gongyu, no longer listening, finally completed his task.

Feeling relieved, he took the Spirit Soul Pearls and left with a smile.

Watching Ming Gongyu leave, Baiyi Department Head Kong Gaohan's eyes flickered, and he suddenly stood up, saying, "Old Ren, I request to go to Yuezhou."

Ren Kuangyan's head ached, and he rubbed his temples, saying, "Don't cause trouble. The decision is made, what good will it do for you to go? What about the nobles in the capital?"

Kong Gaohan said calmly, "He Biqu never lies. If he says this person is important, then his importance to the Great Qin, and even to the entire Baiyi Department, is significant. I must go and see for myself."

"As for the nobles in the capital, the other members of the Baiyi Department can handle it. It shouldn't be a problem to support them for a while. They won't all fall ill and die just because I leave."

"Be careful!... Alright, you can go, but safety is a must."

"Agreed."

...

In Yuezhou City.

Feng Yin had already walked around Yuezhou City once more, a full circle.

Previously, using his identity here, Feng Yin had already inquired around. Now, more than a year later, revisiting the place, Feng Yin felt no sentiment, but simply followed the original route, walking around again.

He recorded every secluded spot, especially the tall, strong trees with dense foliage and large canopies, noting each one.

He chatted with street vendors and occasionally encountered beggars.

At restaurants, he also engaged in conversation with waiters and owners.

He inquired about changes in prices, food, living conditions, and cultivation resources, understanding even the slightest changes.

Especially the recent changes in terrain, new or demolished buildings, he examined them several times.

Even dog holes, sewers, ditches, and rivers, he remembered clearly, especially the ditches and rivers, or large ponds in wealthy households...

He even memorized where the water was deep, where it was shallow, where it was murky, and where it was clear, all to the point of being thoroughly familiar.

This level of attention, while Feng Yin could not guarantee he was the only one in the world, he was confident that very few could match his level of detail.

This was the first task Feng Yin had to do whenever he arrived at a new place.

Scouting the area.

Although he did not yet know or confirm the next task or the area, it was always better to be prepared.

So, based on his nature, Feng Yin almost thoroughly investigated all possible routes of advance and retreat, until a detailed map was almost formed in his mind.

Only then did he feel slightly relieved.

At the very least, after completing the task, he had hundreds of routes for a safe retreat in his mind...

... ...

[This is a transitional chapter, so I'll post a bit more.]