Chapter 001: The Heavenly Court

Gong Cao and the others felt even more at ease

Being courteous is never a fault; not only does it help in leaving a good impression, but at the very least, it prevents one from being disliked

Relax your mind; the more you resist, the greater the power of the Demon-Detecting Mirror.

When I think again about being struck by lightning, I feel a moment of confusion and fear, and then I let out a sigh in my heart

Thank you, esteemed gentlemen. My surname is Shi, and my given name is Zhongkui

Yes, my lord

Shi Zhongkui felt a surge of anxiety in his heart and wanted to say, "I do not want to become a eunuch"

After a while, the official smiled and said, "Indeed, he is merely a mortal."

Moreover, the Heavenly Court is not at all concerned about someone like him, who does not even know how to cultivate, causing chaos

Moreover, do not be deceived by the apparent stability of life on Earth; the intrigues and power struggles in the workplace are hardly any less intense than those in the heavenly realm

If one performs their duties well, the superior will reward them with some cultivation techniques

Yet when the mouth opens, one finds oneself unable to speak

Even if one fails to cultivate and cannot become an immortal, reincarnating with the fruits of one's labor can still bring about several lifetimes of blessings

One's own body surprisingly appears translucent, standing in a misty pool.

It is confirmed that Shi Zhongkui is neither the reincarnation of a demon nor a pawn set up by a great monster, nor is he a person of great treachery and evil

The most important thing now is to live steadily and securely.

Have I traveled through time?

Immediately, a thought entered Shi Zhongkui's mind

This is essentially equivalent to being exhausted from working overtime year-round, occasionally taking paid trips, and after enjoying those experiences, returning to work, which also increases the chances of promotion.

After flattering this person, he looked at Shi Zhongkui, who was looking up at him. Then, after contemplating in the midst of Shi Zhongkui's flustered gaze, he said, "Let him go raise horses, send him far away; if any issues arise, it won't be my responsibility."

Just as he understood, a bright yellow celestial list suddenly appeared, and golden light shone once again upon Shi Zhongkui.

Despite the numerous celestial beings in the Heavenly Court and the heavenly soldiers and generals numbering in the hundreds of thousands, the menial tasks of the Thirty-Three Heavens are not something these accomplished cultivators, who have been granted divine positions, would handle themselves

Suddenly, I understood something

The crowd did not care at all about how he was able to ascend to the heavens. With a wave of his hand, the official named Gongcao caused the treasure known as the Demon-Examining Mirror, which was above Shi Zhongkui's head, to transform into golden light and appear in Gongcao's hand

According to past examples, most individuals who ascend from the mortal realm are taken away by the prominent figures of their sects. Those who remain, lacking guidance or merit, will soon be attracted by the rewards from the Heavenly Court, which can be likened to a salary, leading them to work diligently and without complaint

Upon looking down in haste, I was instantly terrified, my soul nearly escaping me

Zhi Zhongkui, who was in excruciating pain and unable to cry out, could not help but endure the pain and force himself to calm down

In this way, the originally ordinary celestial officials, strongmen, and low-ranking fairies not only work diligently but also harbor very little resentment in their hearts

Understanding this, Shi Zhongkui hurriedly stood up and performed a somewhat improper cupped-hand salute to Gong Cao and the others

Moreover, countless milky liquids continue to seep into the body

Since they are veteran employees, when the Heavenly Court selects individuals from the Underworld, as long as the person has some merits in the mortal realm, there is a high probability that they will be chosen again for the heavens

On a rainy night in May, I am on the balcony at home, enjoying a gentle breeze while sipping tea

Shi Zhongkui quickly directed his gaze towards the source of the sound

To put it plainly, 99 out of 100 mortals, while living in the world, still struggle and toil every day for their livelihood

Suddenly, another voice said, "My lord, why must you worry? You can simply assign them to any palace or hall to serve as laborers or guards."

Could this be a dream, or have I ascended to the heavenly realm

Shi Zhongkui was taken aback, but seeing that each of these seven or eight individuals was radiating golden light, they certainly did not appear to be ordinary people.

Just as he wanted to struggle, a pain that seeped into his soul came over him, and Shi Zhongkui suddenly found himself unable to move at all

Shi Zhongkui looked up and saw a middle-aged man dressed in ancient official robes, accompanied by seven or eight warriors and aides, some in silver armor and others in green robes, all gazing at him

As he looked around, Shi Zhongkui was instantly taken aback

I did not expect it to be just as the officer said; as long as one does not harbor thoughts of resistance, the chains formed by the golden light become increasingly loose

Therefore, every year, some mortals are guided to ascend to the heavens as minor officials or strongmen in the myriad realms or in the underworld

Gong Guo nodded in satisfaction and said, "Shi Zhongkui, I hereby appoint you to guard the Imperial Horse Bureau. Do you accept this assignment?"

In the astonished gaze of Shi Zhongkui, the event of him being struck by heavenly lightning and subsequently ascending was played out in mid-air like a movie

A series of muffled thunder rumbled across the sky, startling Shi Zhongkui, who hurriedly picked up his tablet and intended to go inside the house

Even many who have lost hope in cultivating immortality and have reached the end of their lifespan are eager to be reincarnated

There is simply no choice; my body has been reforged in the Immortal Pool. Do I still dare to say, 'I want to go back'?

As Shi Zhongkui trembled and emitted black smoke, the already charred flat panel suddenly radiated a brilliant light. A time-space portal abruptly appeared out of thin air, sucking him in, while the farming game transformed into a beam of light and surged into his soul

Three days ago, Shi Zhongkui believed he had encountered an extraordinary stroke of luck

Surrounding me was an ethereal mist, and in the distance, amidst the towering mountains, a golden palace occasionally emerged, shimmering with golden light.

While propping up my legs and watching the classic Journey to the West on a tablet, I casually played a farm game recommended by a colleague on my phone.

Shizhong Kui was not kept waiting for long when a bright golden light seemed to descend from the heavens, locking onto him once again

After all, the desire for longevity and eternal life is something that no one can refuse

"Chen Dianbu, please report it first."

Shi Zhongkui suddenly realized once again that he had officially been classified by the Heavenly Court as a minor official of no rank, one who is not even considered part of the mainstream.

Unfortunately, as soon as he turned around, two bolts of lightning flashed and struck directly at him, hitting the tablet in his hand

It is merely a change of environment

Suddenly, a beam of celestial light flew out from the hands of the official, hovering above his head, and then the golden light transformed into a golden lock that secured him.

However, over the countless years, every year there are still many strongmen and minor officials whose lifespans come to an end, passing on to the underworld for reincarnation, and the vast majority of them are able to be reborn into good families

Shi Zhongkui felt a heaviness in his heart; raising horses has never been a good job in any era

After pondering for a moment, the esteemed Lord Gongcao said, "This is not appropriate. The heads of each palace and hall are all celestial officials of the third rank or above. If we send someone who knows nothing, and they make a mistake, we will also face consequences. It would be better to send someone to the Bell and Drum Office or the Imperial Horse Monitoring Bureau to serve as a caretaker for the horses."

Your insights are greatly appreciated

The Heavenly Realm is the place with the most abundant celestial energy among all realms, and once one achieves mastery in cultivation, living for several hundred years is certainly not a problem

When I woke up, just relieved that I was still alive, a dignified voice came to my ears, saying, "Hmm? Why is it that an ordinary person with no cultivation and no merits has come to the Immortal Ascension Pool?"

And after reincarnation, it is possible to achieve immortality during the cultivation process

Therefore, no matter how low one's status in the heavenly realm may be, it is still better than that in the mortal world, not to mention the opportunity for cultivation.