Chapter 9: The Way of Life

I do not know what is written in this book

How can this be considered as being overly generous

There is no need to elaborate on the mundane; what stands before me is, after all, a divine being, and it is only natural that there are differences.

As he raised his hand and turned a page, eight characters immediately appeared before his eyes

At this point, she paused for a moment and then said: "The newly arrived demons in the city have some connection with that scholar. I have already sent someone to warn them. This is not merely an attempt to win you over; these demons have devoured the citizens within the city. Since the citizens have worshipped and offered sacrifices to me, I must give something in return"

This city god is straightforward and indeed willing to invest resources; however, he feels that I have a causal connection with my doppelgänger, so he presented a cultivation method and revealed important information...

Change the method of duty, and elevate the character of the divine position by oneself

Unexpectedly, the city god slightly raised his head, and a voice emerged from beneath the mask: "I know that you have some causal connection with that scholar named Qiu Yan. However, he is merely a mortal, while you are a born deity. Prolonged contact with him will bring you misfortune rather than fortune. This book you give to him can be considered as settling the cause and effect. Whether he can practice it or not depends on himself."

Even though my words may be vague, this physical body of mine lacks any foundation in cultivation. Obtaining this book is still of great assistance.

Just as he was deep in thought, he saw the city god, clad in armor, raise his hand and make a few grasping motions in the air

In the next moment, a turquoise light emanated from the book, radiating from the elegant characters arranged in rows on the pages.

Upon hearing this, Qiu Yan gradually regained his composure and asked a question: "I would like to request the City God to clarify and enlighten us on what is so extraordinary about this innate deity."

At that moment, the City God spoke, his voice still smooth and resonant

As he pondered, Qiu Yan suddenly felt a tingling sensation on his scalp, and a chill ran through his heart, as if something was watching him, causing the white light around him to flicker slightly

Qiu Yan did not feel surprised, but the other party's words were a blatant attempt to win him over, straightforward and unreserved, which caught him somewhat off guard and stirred up some doubts in his mind

Snap

The demon entering the city is indeed related to me

However, Qiu Yan's first reaction was not one of joy, but rather a feeling that the connection between himself and his doppelgänger had been seen through by the female city god before him

Qiu Yanshen took a deep breath, gazed intently at the City God for a moment, pondered slightly, then waved his sleeve to disperse the mist. After that, he silently bowed to the City God.

In the courtyard of the Liu family, a flash of light appeared in Qiu Yan's room, and a book suddenly appeared on the table, beside which lay a scroll. The silhouette of a person gradually emerged on the painting.

... ...

After a while, he finally came to his senses, then took a deep breath and exclaimed: "What a marvelous technique! Just this one instance has imprinted the contents of the book into my mind as memory, without missing a single detail! If it were up to me, I could infuse someone else's memory with divine power in person, but to rely on a book to achieve this is absolutely impossible."

Whoosh

Swish

Qiu Yan furrowed his brows slightly, capturing some information from the other party's words. However, his understanding of matters related to the divine path was limited, so he could not accurately grasp the key points. Nevertheless, he did have a slight understanding regarding the character of divine positions.

Just now, he exchanged a few words with the City God of Yuanning, gaining some benefits. The City God said all that needed to be said and did not keep him any longer. After bidding farewell, the deity returned to his residence from the temple

As he pondered, his gaze swept across the rows of elegant characters

From the words of the City God, it is evident that the other party has not discerned the secret of Qiu Yanshu's doppelgänger, merely believing it to be a mortal with causal connections. Nevertheless, they have still prepared such a booklet, which demonstrates their meticulousness

Strange waves of subtle energy continuously emanate from the book.

However, without discussing the gender of this city god, the attire alone is astonishing...

The light illuminated Qiu Yan's face, then gradually dissipated

The essence of the Dao is divine, and the path of destiny leads to immortality

Then, a look of confusion appeared on Qiu Yan's face, and lines of text flashed rapidly in his eyes

Those monsters have chased over so quickly

"Truly a born deity, with such keen perception." Opposite, the city god nodded.

Thinking to himself, he got up from the bed, approached the table, and picked up that book.

Hmm? Qiu Yanwen said lightly.

The different ranks of divine positions result in varying degrees of mastery and control over divine power, leading to distinctions in the *illustrations* and *texts*.

The rank of a deity, much like the ranks in the secular officialdom, serves as an important criterion for evaluating divine beings. For instance, the land deity Huang Jue in the southern part of the city holds a sixth-rank position, while Qiu Yan himself is of the seventh rank.

Why is there a discrepancy between the statements of this City God and that of the Land God in the southern part of the city, with their attitudes towards the common people being completely different? However, the information revealed in her words indicates that she has not detected any connection between the main body and the avatar, treating them entirely as two separate individuals

I have kept you waiting for such a long time; this book is offered as an apology

The first page of the book contains no less than thirty characters, yet the core content is merely a few words stating "a brief overview," indicating that this book is merely an introduction, discussing topics in a general manner without delving deeply into them

The Way of Life

Yuan Ning, the City God, said: "There is no need for doubt; you are a naturally born deity. I, as an official, will certainly not overlook you. I do not engage in empty talk. If you are willing to join my staff and serve under me, you will naturally not be treated poorly. This booklet is of no significance at all"

The airflow swirled, gathering a few wisps of smoke scattered in the air, encircling the City God’s side, gradually coalescing into a misty ball the size of a fingertip. She flicked her finger, and the misty ball shot out, landing in front of Qiu Yan

The sound of water splashing

However, having been confined to one place for decades, and with little incense offered, even the celestial powers have failed to coalesce into a few stars, Qiu Yan is not well-versed in the methods of elevating the rank and quality of divine status

With this thought in mind, he turned the pages of the book

Not long ago, Qiu Yan had just clarified his thoughts and resolved to seek methods of cultivation for the scholar at https://m.hetushu.com. Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, the methods he needed appeared before him, becoming a form of "apology"

This is? '' Qiu Yan was taken aback, his gaze returning to the City God.

However, among the deities, beings like you, who are created from nothing, are the rarest. This is because, even if one was revered by the masses during their lifetime, and after death became a deity through the wishes of the people, or attained some profound understanding of the universe, such individuals are still bound by their original three souls and the entanglements of cause and effect, making it difficult for them to act independently. Only those like you, who are born from nothing, can break free from these constraints, existing without the need for formal recognition, and can...

With this thought, Qiu Yan calmed down

In the world he inhabited in his previous life, the concept of gender equality was deeply ingrained in people's minds. However, upon arriving in this world and absorbing Qiu Yan's memories, he gained a certain understanding of this world and realized that it is still in a stage where the status of men and women differs, which is why he felt surprised

In an instant, the book floated before Qiu Yan, who immediately took two steps back in a reflexive manner, his face showing wariness, while the book remained suspended in mid-air

With just a single utterance, Qiu Yan was able to discern the speaker's gender, which left him astonished

As the conversation unfolded, Qiu Yan's gaze fell upon the cover of the book, and instantly, four characters caught his eye

After some contemplation, a plan formed in his mind. Qiu Yan withdrew his thoughts and refocused his attention on the book.

The person at the table made a slight movement, and the armor on their body emitted a metallic clashing sound. This set of armor enveloped the entire figure before me, leaving no part exposed to the light.

Recalling the conversation, Qiu Yan muttered to himself and looked at his hands

Regarding matters related to the divine path, as long as you join my ranks, I will certainly inform you in detail. As for the incense offerings, there is no need for concern. Saying this, the city god stood up; her slender figure, wrapped in armor, was not tall. Of course, I will not force you; feel free to return and think it over carefully.

However, upon a moment's reflection, I found peace.

However, it is unexpected that even the city god here could not distinguish between the true body and the avatar. This indicates that the hair is certainly not simple, and in the future, it will require thorough research to explore its mysteries. Yet, the pressing matter at hand is...

This calming incense can stabilize the mind and spirit. If that scholar lacks the necessary aptitude, it will be difficult for him to awaken his potential on his own. You may gift him this item; otherwise, let him cultivate his destiny independently to strengthen his body and health

At the moment when Qiu Yan's thoughts settled, a sound of breaking air was heard, and the city god raised his hand and flicked it, sending the booklet in his hand flying towards Qiu Yan.

This book must have been published not long ago, and it is even possible that the city god personally transcribed it, written in haste. From this perspective, her regard for me, a naturally divine being, is not trivial at all, as even the 'mortal' beside me has put in such great effort.

After approximately half a cup of tea's time

I knew you would ask that. The City God of Yuan Ning nodded and said, To become a deity, one must have a title, and one must have thoughts. Whether it is the thoughts of the people, the thoughts of the demons, or the thoughts of nature and the heavens, these are all indispensable elements for us deities

The quilt was lifted, and Qiu Yan's scholarly doppelgänger sat up.