Early the next morning.
Jiang Yuechu got up early and practiced a set of the Yin-Yang Horizontal Hand in the courtyard.
The palm wind whistled, yet she controlled its release and retraction within a small space, combining hardness and softness.
After finishing the set, her Qi and blood flowed smoothly throughout her body, making her feel extremely comfortable.
After a simple wash, she changed into her iconic clothes and headed straight for the Dusi yamen.
Since she had already achieved Perfected Core Formation, some matters needed to be put on the agenda... Dusi, Inner Hall.
Wei He sat behind his desk, staring blankly at the official documents on the table.
"Cough."
A light cough interrupted his contemplation.
Wei He suddenly snapped back to attention and looked up.
"You're here?"
Jiang Yuechu looked at him suspiciously, a murmur rising in her heart.
He usually maintained a calm and composed appearance, so why was he spacing out today?
Could it be... another Demon has appeared?!
Thinking of this, her heart burned with excitement.
She said with a smile, "Did Milord not sleep well last night?"
Wei He gave a wry smile and rubbed his temples.
"I'm getting old, so I sleep less. Plus, The Department has been busy recently, which is inevitably taxing on the spirit."
Jiang Yuechu narrowed her eyes slightly.
Busy?
Ever since the two Major Achievement Core Formations fell, the Region territory has arguably been the most stable it has been recently.
Where did the busy work come from?
Furthermore.
Wei He's Qi aura was somewhat disordered.
Although he concealed it well, it was not difficult for her, who was now at Perfected Core Formation, to detect.
"Milord, if you have any difficulties, please speak plainly."
Jiang Yuechu licked the corner of her mouth, "If you have encountered some tricky Demon, This subordinate is untalented, but I am willing to share Milord's burden."
"..."
Wei He felt somewhat helpless.
This girl truly never has a moment of leisure.
In the mere two months since joining The Department, she was either slaying Demons or on her way to slay Demons.
If it were anyone else, they would probably have complained long ago.
Even someone like him, who took slaying Demons and Exorcising Devils as his duty, would inevitably feel exhaustion under such exertion.
But she was fine; it was as if killing Demons brought some immense benefit besides Merit... Furthermore.
If she knew that he was being targeted by the Demon Court, this girl's fierce personality might lead her to do something drastic.
"It's nothing."
Wei He shook his head and forced a smile.
"It's all stale official business, unrelated to Demons, and you wouldn't be able to help anyway."
Seeing that he was unwilling to speak, Jiang Yuechu stopped pressing the matter.
"Since Milord is fine, This subordinate has a request."
"Speak."
"I want to go to the Martial Temple."
Wei He had just picked up his teacup, preparing to take a sip of water to calm himself.
Hearing this, his hand trembled, and he nearly dropped it.
"Why bring this up again?"
"Haven't I told you?"
Wei He put down the teacup and said earnestly, "Although you are already in the Core Formation Later Realm, which is truly rare, seeking a Spiritual Seal at the Martial Temple is no trifling matter."
"You are young and exceptionally talented, why rush this moment?"
Wei He felt that his words were truly heartfelt advice.
This girl was good in every way, except that her temperament was too impatient.
She just reached the Later Realm, and she's already thinking of charging toward the Ink Dot Realm?
Jiang Yuechu listened quietly until he finished speaking.
She did not refute him.
She simply took a step forward.
"Milord."
"Hmm?"
"Please look at this."
Boom—!!!
Without any warning.
An aura erupted from the young woman's body.
Perfected Core Formation, held back no more.
Wei He: "..."
Core Formation... Perfection?!
Wait... wasn't it the Later Realm just two days ago?!
How much time has passed?
Two days? Or three days?
Even eating and drinking water isn't this fast?!
Wei He felt like his brain couldn't keep up.
Are you even human?
After a long time.
He numbly finished the tea in his cup.
"Oh."
His tone was excessively calm.
It wasn't that he didn't want to be shocked.
It was that he was completely numb from shock.
Jiang Yuechu retracted her aura, and the Inner Hall returned to calm.
"Milord, can I go now?"
Wei He put down the teacup and took a deep breath, "Since you have reached Perfection, then naturally you may go."
"The Great Tang is vast, and eight Martial Temples have been established to suppress the Luck of the eight directions."
"Logically speaking, the Martial Temple closest to our Region is the one in the Jiannan Circuit Dao."
Jiang Yuechu nodded.
She had been to the Jiannan Circuit before; the round trip was only twenty-odd days, and even going deeper would likely only take a month.
Coincidentally, last time she passed through the Jiannan Circuit, she didn't get much of a taste of the Demons there.
This time, she must properly help the Jiannan Provincial Command resolve their troubles.
"However..."
Wei He shook his head, "I do not recommend you go to the Jiannan Circuit."
"Where should I go then?" Jiang Yuechu asked curiously.
"Go to Chang'an."
"Chang'an?"
"That's right."
Wei He said gravely, "Although the Martial Temples across the land appear to be no different, this is actually not the case."
"Chang'an is where the Imperial Capital is located, a place where Dragon Qi converges."
"The density of Luck there is far beyond what other Martial Temples can compare to."
"If you seek a Spiritual Seal in a place like that, the probability of obtaining a Spiritual Seal can be increased by ten percent."
This was certainly one of the reasons.
But the more important reason, Wei He kept hidden in his heart.
The White Flood Dragon Clan would not let the matter rest.
The Region is located on the Frontier. Although that person is stationed here, if the White Flood Dragon Clan truly sets its mind on killing someone, it might be too late to stop them.
As long as this girl goes to Chang'an, if she truly manages to step into the Ink Dot Realm, the General Bureau will absolutely not let her return to the Region temporarily.
Perhaps... she could also gain some experience at the General Bureau before taking the post of Commander... Jiang Yuechu did not know Wei He's thoughts, and upon hearing this, a strange light flashed in her eyes.
Chang'an... even with the memories of her Previous Self in her mind, they were still somewhat vague.
Furthermore, if she hasn't seen it with her own eyes, how can she count it as having been there?
However, Jiang Yuechu still had doubts.
"If the Chang'an Martial Temple offers such benefits, why don't all Core Formation cultivators flock to Chang'an? Wouldn't the other seven Martial Temples become mere decorations?"
Human nature seeks profit.
If such a good thing were true, Chang'an City would probably have been overwhelmed by Martial Artists seeking seals.
Wei He shook his head upon hearing this, "Chang'an is under the Son of Heaven. Although the Dragon Qi is strong, the Spiritual Seals bestowed when the Martial Temple opens each month are limited."
"To Enter the Temple, you must first pass the screening."
"Those without powerful Backers to recommend them cannot even touch the threshold."
Speaking of this, Wei He sighed, a hint of complexity flashing in his eyes.
"Although the chance is lower at the other seven Martial Temples, the advantage is the low threshold. As long as you are in the Core Formation Realm and have enough Merit, after queuing for a few months, you can always go in and try your Luck."
"But Chang'an..."
Jiang Yuechu understood.
Resource monopoly.
No matter where you are, the best things are always reserved for a select few.
"In short, your talent is astonishing, your Merit is outstanding, and you are the Acting Commander of the Longyou Commandery. Both logically and emotionally, you have sufficient qualifications."
She nodded slightly, not being pretentious.
Since there were such benefits, she would make the trip.
"When should I depart?"
"Anytime."
"Today, I will send someone via 800-Li Express to deliver the Official Documents to the Chang'an General Bureau."
"This trip, you will go as the Acting Commander of my Longyou Circuit. Once you arrive there, people from the General Bureau will make arrangements for you."
Jiang Yuechu was delighted.
She wouldn't even have to queue?
That's awesome.
No wonder everyone wants to use backdoors... "Alright."
The young woman was decisive and gave a cupped-fist salute.
"Then This subordinate will go back and prepare immediately."
Having said that, she turned and prepared to leave.
Although this Region was familiar, there was ultimately nothing worth lingering over.
Just as the young woman was about to step over the threshold of the Inner Hall.
Wei He's voice sounded slowly.
"If there is anything you need to arrange here in the Region, or any unfinished Personal Business, take this opportunity to settle it now."
"The journey to Chang'an is long."
"If you truly manage to obtain a Spiritual Seal and step into the Ink Dot Realm... I imagine you will have to stay there for a period of time. I'm afraid you won't be able to return anytime soon."
Her steps halted.
Jiang Yuechu turned her head back, and a hint of confusion appeared in her cold, clear eyes.
"Hmm?"
Logically, after obtaining a Spiritual Seal and achieving a Breakthrough in Realm, shouldn't she return to continue her duties?
Even if the General Bureau valued her and wanted to reward her, it shouldn't prevent her from returning, right?
"What does Milord mean by this?"
However.
Wei He, behind his desk, had already lowered his head and picked up the files again, seemingly immersed in official duties, showing no intention of offering any further explanation...