Chapter 002: Taking Office

May I ask what brings you here, esteemed sir?

It is fortunate that my body has indeed transcended, as such a great centrifugal force surprisingly does not induce any dizziness or nausea whatsoever

It was merely the spiritual energy brought by a few cups of the lowest grade celestial wine and some fruits that caused one to fall into a deep slumber

Shi Zhongkui hurriedly expressed his gratitude with a bow, observing that the Imperial Horse Monitoring Office was indeed in need of personnel

Before long, the spiritual energy within the body was inexplicably drawn away by a mysterious force in the mind

These three individuals are Lishi Wang Hu, Ma Ben, and He Yin, who hold the same rank as you. You may address them as 'senior' or 'brother'

Even if one is merely a lowly clerk akin to a laborer, the things one uses are beyond comparison to those of the mortal realm

I can't help but wonder if this was made of rosewood

However, what Xue Gui and the others did not know was that although they were not wrong, Shi Zhongkui's health was indeed very frail

Shi Zhongkui then straightened his body, but his head lowered slightly like that of the three strongmen, avoiding direct eye contact with the two leaders.

An error occurred, and it is these guards, strongmen, and clerks who will bear the consequences of it

Once again, I behold the Hall of Seventy-Two Treasures, where the pillars of each hall are adorned with jade qilins. On either side stand dozens of celestial generals, each wielding a spear and brandishing a whip, holding swords and weapons, exuding an imposing majesty

Upon seeing him, Gong Cao and the others immediately recognized that he was indeed a cunning individual

Does this also count as a promotion in a certain sense

Moreover, when Shi Zhongkui looked at Wang Hu, his eyes were shining.

However, the excess spiritual energy helped him unlock the personal farm space within his soul

Shi Zhongkui nodded busily, "I understand, sir."

Subsequently, he was carried by a silver-armored celestial general, soaring through the clouds towards the Imperial Horse Monitoring Office

Then Xue Gui pointed to the noticeably shorter person beside him and introduced, "This is Jia Shan, the registrar of the Imperial Horse Monitoring Office"

It is unclear how much time has passed, but when Shi Zhongkui awoke, he found himself lying on a large wooden bed

After speaking, he bowed in respect, and then someone laughed heartily, saying, "It seems he is someone who understands etiquette and is easy to talk to"

It was as if I was being pulled out of the ear room at a speed of 100 meters per second, then out of the courtyard, and subsequently, my entire being felt as weightless as a piece of clothing, being hurriedly taken by Wang Hu to the main hall of the Imperial Horse Monitoring Office

Shi Zhongkui let out a heavy sigh of relief, as what he was doing in the office was precisely this kind of work, which could be considered within his area of expertise

The three of them nodded with a smile, and Xue Gui finally said, "Although you are merely a duty officer in attendance, the position of supervisor is vacant. You should handle some paperwork every day, understand?"

"Very good," said the middle-aged man who spoke first, stroking his beard and smiling, "I am Xue Gui, the Deputy Supervisor of the Imperial Horse Monitoring Office."

By the way, I wonder if there has ever been a Bima Wen in the heavenly court

Stone, quickly rise, the new supervisor will take office shortly

Xue Gui solemnly reminded, "As minor officials, we can only refer to ourselves as 'the small ones' or 'the petty ones', and we have no right to call ourselves officials. Do you understand?"

Get up

Everyone laughed along with Xue Gui. Rather than saying that his alcohol tolerance was poor, it would be more accurate to say that even after walking around the Immortal Ascension Pool, Shi Zhongkui's body remained too frail

Three strongmen dressed in light green robes, black thunder scarves, and light yellow sashes approached.

Moreover, it would be more accurate to describe it as a fruit platter rather than a vegetable dish

Shi Zhongkui felt a surge of joy in his heart; the Heavenly Court truly lived up to its reputation as the realm of immortals, with garments that were of artifact-level quality

Amidst the clouds and mist, thirty-three celestial palaces faintly emerge, each palace adorned with golden ridges and majestic beasts, exquisite and translucent in every detail, radiating golden light for miles.

Suppressing the excitement and fear within, Shi Zhongkui refrained from asking and instead kept his eyes constantly scanning the surroundings

Shi Zhongkui also hurriedly performed a bow and said, "I have met the three elder brothers"

Shi Zhongkui hesitated for a few seconds, but soon gave up; what else could he do if he was unwilling

Moreover, although Xue Gui's intention in having himself handle the documentation may not be entirely benevolent, it is certainly far superior to being completely ignorant and inept, and then resorting to horse breeding and raising.

Although the clerk is also a minor official, he must personally handle the preparations for banquets and feasts. This is partly due to a lack of personnel, and partly because there are certainly some benefits to be gained from this, which is why he does not entrust it to others.

Thinking of this, Shi Zhongkui felt much more at ease.

The Silver-armored Heavenly General did not linger; after stating his purpose, he exchanged pleasantries and turned to leave

Shi Zhongkui hurriedly performed a bow and said, "I have met the esteemed one"

Before Shi Zhongkui could react, he felt a rush of wind by his ear

Hahaha, Shi Zhishou really needs to practice his drinking capacity more in the future

Without waiting for him to look more, they quickly arrived at a side hall. Following the heavenly general inside, he saw two middle-aged men dressed in green robes, wearing black thunder caps, and with bright yellow sashes around their waists

Yet in my heart, I secretly cursed, thinking this is no different from ancient times in the Celestial Empire, where officials were not treated as officials.

It is incorrect

Moreover, although this wooden bed and other wooden items in the room are not intricately carved, they subtly emanate a pleasant fragrance that is comforting to people

A banquet is called a banquet, and there is certainly no shortage of wine, but there are indeed only fruits and no meat dishes at all

Once again, I am grateful to have sent him to such a lowly place as the Imperial Horse Bureau.

Shi Zhongkui was taken aback, and before he had time to think further, he collapsed onto the table

Hastily returning the greeting, "I am willing, I am willing, thank you, my lord"

Yes, my lord, I shall prepare this at once

In a busy manner, he expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, my lord, for your care. I will certainly fulfill my duties with loyalty and dedication."

However, merely consuming beverages and fruits, with the spiritual energy flowing into the stomach and circulating throughout the body, made Shi Zhongkui feel radiant all over, as if his soul had undergone a transformation.

Unaware of this, Shi Zhongkui found his body completely reforged, as a robe, inner garment, boots, belt, and other items automatically flew over to adorn him.

Moreover, when the horse is well cared for, the credit belongs to the superior

Shizhong Kui felt uneasy under the watchful eyes of two clearly prominent individuals and three strong men, and hurriedly bowed to greet them, saying, "Esteemed lords and seniors, I am Shizhong Kui, a newcomer here, and I offer my respects."

After all, it sounds like the position is still a minor official

If someone who does not even have a cultivation method provokes a Pegasus, they might very well find themselves reincarnated with just one kick from its hoof

I was originally an orphan, and after graduating from university, I worked for a few years as a clerk in a township office with a monthly salary of only 4,000. To be honest, my status is certainly not as good as that of a guard at the Imperial Horse Monitoring Office.

In the heavenly realm, even a celestial soldier possesses the ability to ride the clouds and mist. Over time, the Horse Control Bureau has become an office that is dispensable.

Xue Gui nodded with a smile, and then said to Jia Shan, "Jia Dianbu, go fetch a set of robes, tokens, and wine and fruits from the Imperial Horse Monitoring Office to welcome and refresh Shi who is on duty."

I have met the esteemed person

Jia Shan smiled and nodded, "Mm."

Shi Zhongkui was taken aback, hurriedly put on his clothes, and quickly opened the door, only to see Wang Hu anxiously pacing back and forth outside.

Not long after takeoff, one could see golden rays rolling like red rainbows, with auspicious clouds spraying purple mist in thousands of strands

As soon as this thought arose, Shi Zhongkui began to laugh. The purple sandalwood in the mortal realm is a fine material, but this is the Heavenly Court

After seeing him leave with his clothes neatly arranged, he grabbed Shi Zhongkui's hand and said, "Hurry up."