Chapter 0001: The Scholar Encounters a Bandit

Little did he expect that Ye Canghai wanted to rush back home to celebrate his mother's birthday. After leaving a letter at the inn, he took a shortcut home. Upon seeing Ye Canghai covered in blood, Li Mu was almost scared to death.

In the Kingdom of the Sea God, martial artists in the 'Body Refinement Realm' are divided into six levels, with those at the sixth level capable of lifting three hundred pounds

This person is undoubtedly a ruthless individual. Once, while drinking at the Mengxiang Building in the county, he annihilated an entire family of eight due to a dispute involving a 'songstress'.

The sixth peak has entered the realm of internal energy, with internal energy solidifying, and the flesh becoming as hard as jujube wood, thus becoming a "little strong"

What kind of system is this, truly impressive. If a few more villains were eliminated, wouldn't one immediately leap into the 'Inner Strength Realm' with three, four, or even five or six levels?

This fellow was immediately startled, as the small jade piece that flew out of his mind was something he had worn around his neck since childhood on Earth, resembling a small jade tablet

Finally arrived at the county town, I discovered that the portraits of Luo Lie and Li Ting were prominently affixed to the wall. The master and servant exchanged a smile and entered the city

"Why does Mr. Cai say such things? Is it not welcome for Ye Jieyuan to return to his hometown to serve as an official and benefit the people?" County Magistrate Lin Yun immediately inquired.

Ye Canghai was taken aback for several seconds, unable to believe that he had actually killed a 'master' of such caliber

As a result, Ye Canghai took advantage of the situation and returned to the county to assume his post.

The sound of clicking echoed again, and it was discovered that the jade piece had brightened once more, producing characters.

A beam of green light surged into his body from the jade piece. A few seconds later, Ye Canghai's body erupted with a crackling sound, his strength increased tenfold, and his spirit was invigorated. In the blink of an eye, he had reached the second level of body refinement.

Ghostly hands are laid out

Thus, nobles, high-ranking officials, county magistrates, village chiefs, scholars, and successful candidates will all come to learn a few techniques for self-defense and protection

The robust man who had just been killed was a practitioner at the third level of body refinement. However, one cannot outsmart fate; he never anticipated that he would meet his end at the hands of the novice Ye Canghai. No wonder his eyes remained wide open in defiance even in death.

Ye Canghai collapsed onto the ground.

Therefore, Ye Canghai did not take the official road, but took a shortcut home

Around 9 o'clock, Ye Canghai hurriedly arrived at the county office to report.

He was astonished to find that he suddenly had strength. The knife that had been plunged into his abdomen surprisingly sprang out on its own, just as the thief happened to loosen his grip on the handle.

Then, many characters appeared again, resembling those on a computer screen

Later, it seems that Zhu Zhijiang found our county somewhat remote, so he moved to a more prosperous place

Upon entering the county office, it was discovered that almost all the members of the office staff had arrived, including County Deputy Tao Hongyi, Chief Clerk Cai Daoping, County Constable Lin Yun, County Inspector Shi Qing, and Head Constable Cui Jun, among others

Activate the system's recovery vitality and awaken the desire for survival, repairing the damage

He did not hesitate for a moment, pressing down on the strong man and asking, "Speak! Who sent you to kill me?"

I really am incredibly unlucky; I was originally on Earth, enjoying a Gold Medal Ma Dali, driving a Ferrari with a pure and innocent girl by my side, just cruising around

"Pah! Is reading a lot of books really useful? You're still just a fool. Let me tell you, it's not 'wealth', it's the official hat, do you understand? Truly a pig!" The man scolded with a look of disdain, and at that moment, his hand holding the short knife relaxed.

How could its other half end up in another world

Ye Canghai quickly searched the body of the strong man, driven by desperation, as earning a little money from the dead was a last resort

At that time, this Aoki County can walk sideways like a turtle.

Kill Li Ting, reward the dual realm of forging the body

It is still that rusty short knife, this time not the belly, but it has pierced Li Ting's face

The Kingdom of the Sea God is a place governed by military force, where bandits roam freely, mountain thieves declare themselves kings, and murders and robberies occur daily

Ye Canghai's gaze involuntarily swept across the faces of the chief clerk Cai Daoping, the county constable Lin Yun, and the inspector Shi Qing.

At this moment, the anxious shouts of the loyal servant Li Mu could be heard from a distance. Li Mu had originally accompanied Ye Canghai to the provincial capital.

There was a noise over there, and Li Ting, with his keen hearing, naturally heard it. Thus, he swaggered over, brandishing a golden knife, reeking of alcohol.

However, Ye Canghai, after all, is the top scholar of the provincial examination, and it would be quite inappropriate not to arrange a position for him. In the end, he was assigned to a position as a county school instructor, albeit without any rank.

Of course, it is said that originally the provincial government had arranged for a scholar named Zhu Zhijiang to be appointed as the teaching supervisor in our county, while Ye Jieyuan served as the 'instructor' in our county

However, tonight is my mother Li Xiujun's birthday. Over the years, my mother has not had a proper meal for the sake of Ye Canghai. Having passed the imperial examination and secured an official position for myself, this is the best birthday gift I can give to my mother

Puff!

Ye Canghai glanced over and saw another burly man approaching with a golden knife in hand

The county magistrate, Mr. Zhang Yuandong, is convening a meeting to address the main officials of the yamen.

Cai Daoping offered a polite gesture with a smile that did not reach his eyes, which was essentially a form of mockery

It seems like an ancient mechanical keyboard is typing, and the so-called 'system for punishing evil and promoting good' has been activated.

Upon seeing the bloody bodies lying on the ground, Li Ting was also taken aback and quickly inquired.

Ye Canghai suddenly lunged forward, propping himself up with the array of corpses. Li Ting instinctively reached out with both hands to support him, preventing him from falling, and it all happened in the blink of an eye

Ka Ka ... ...

Li Ting's face was nearly pierced through, and he let out a scream before collapsing

This Cai Zhuobu is clearly filled with jealousy and is highly likely to be the mastermind behind the scenes

It is known that Ye Canghai has been frail since childhood. Although he is exceptionally intelligent, in the end, he could only achieve the status of a literary graduate. In terms of physical strength, he is even inferior to an average person

Ye Canghai quietly moved the arranged corpses over and then pressed them down onto himself towards the sky

Suddenly, he stood up stiffly, not bending his knees at all, and hoarsely shouted. Li Ting was so startled that his golden knife clattered to the ground

One should be happy, but the house is bare. I heard from the loyal servant Li Mu that my father arranged a marriage for me in the provincial capital back in the day

Therefore, Ye Jieyuan has been promoted, congratulations

"Hmm? Did you kill him?" Upon seeing the corpse on the ground, Li Mu was greatly shocked

"Hehe, those who have held official positions have rarely returned to their hometowns. Moreover, given the treacherous roads and high mountains of Qingmu County, where bandits are known to roam, for Ye Jieyuan to return is truly a sign of his concern for the elders of his hometown. It is a blessing for our county," said County Magistrate Tao Hongyi, standing up and cupping his hands in congratulations.

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Hehe, everyone, the provincial government has shown special care for our Qingmu County, actually arranging for the first place in this rural examination, our "Jieyuan" Ye Canghai, to return to the county as a "Jiaoyu". With such a talented individual guiding the scholars of our county, it is truly a great fortune for Qingmu County. Ye Canghai presented the official document, and after County Magistrate Zhang read it, he stroked his beard and laughed heartily.

Jin Dao Li Ting

"It's nothing, Uncle Mu, this is the blood of the bandit," Ye Canghai replied calmly, shaking his head.

Other candidates do not wish to lose their lives over a trivial position such as an 'Eighth-Rank Instructor', so naturally, no one is competing for it

However, since Luo Lie stated before his death that he had taken someone else's position, it is certain that the mastermind behind this is an important figure within the government office

He knew that once the knife was drawn, it would be the moment of his own demise. However, he was unwilling to accept this fate and sought to understand the reason behind it.

The result is that the soul has transcended

In the desolate wilderness, which is already eerie, the incessant cawing of the old crows at this moment adds to the chilling and terrifying atmosphere

The impoverished mountains and treacherous waters give rise to cunning individuals, and Qingmu County is renowned, ranking among the notable places in the province

At this moment, a distant impatient shout was heard, "Old Luo, what are you dawdling for? Once we succeed, let's quickly find a place to celebrate with the ladies and drink to our heart's content!"

Ye Canghai was astonished to see a small jade piece flying out from his brain, while a small jade piece hanging from the inner belt of this body also flew out.

However, it is particularly tragic

I never expected that after killing the strong man, I would trigger that so-called grand prize system, stepping directly into the first level of body refinement

Nonsense

Qingmu County is located in a remote area, with high mountains and long roads, plagued by rampant banditry. Upon hearing about the appointment as the county school supervisor, Zhu Zhijiang was terrified and quickly sought connections to secure a transfer to a better position elsewhere

"Sixth Master, what is the matter with you?"

If he discovers that Luolie is dead, he will definitely suspect himself. Currently, his strength is too weak, and he has no background, so it is better to act low-key.

The one who responded was a rough-looking man, strong and robust, dressed in tight-fitting clothes.

A young man, resembling a scholar, spat blood and pointed at the other party, questioning them angrily

Ye Canghai discovered that a beam of blue light surged into his body, causing a loud crack from his bones, and suddenly he felt invigorated as if he had taken a powerful tonic

Because the official ranks in the Kingdom of Poseidon are somewhat similar to those of the Qing Dynasty, consisting of nine grades and eighteen levels

A dead person, what can they tell you? It is your fault for being ungrateful, having taken someone else's 'things'.

The scholar glared with wide eyes, his hands trembling; however, he tightly gripped the knife that was plunged into his own abdomen, and the once white cloth robe was stained red.

Could there be a tremendous secret hidden within this?

Little did I expect that shortly after leaving the Ning family, I would be falsely accused, losing all my money, and naturally, I had no funds left to bribe the provincial officials

This individual is quite renowned, one of the six leaders of the Hornet's Nest, a ruthless fiend known for his bloody deeds

The 'Refining the Body to a Higher Realm' is the first threshold for an ordinary person to become a martial artist, which means that a trace of internal energy has been generated within the body. This enables one to lift a hundred pounds, surpassing the capabilities of an average person

Isn't it? Cai Daoping immediately became displeased, raising an eyebrow and looking at Ye Canghai with a distinctly provocative air

However, in addition to several dozen taels of broken silver, a waist token was also discovered, inscribed with the two characters '罗列'.

I have died so unjustly, Third Master!

Who would have thought that I would encounter the police capturing a murderer? In a moment of impulsiveness, driven by a surge of righteousness, I recklessly crashed my car into them

The man never expected that the scholar suddenly drew a knife from his belly in a surprising twist and fiercely stabbed it into the man's abdomen

Who called you here

Unexpectedly, I have found myself in the body of a poor scholar, who is also named Ye Canghai, a native of Qingmu County, Dongyang Prefecture, Haizhou Province, in the Kingdom of the Sea. However, it is fortunate that he has just passed the provincial examination and attained the rank of "juren".

"Hahaha, I won't tell you about this pig!" The burly man laughed wildly, spitting out his last mouthful of blood, his head tilted, and with a fierce expression, he passed away.

Because Cai Daoping holds the official rank of the ninth grade, he claims to have usurped someone else's position. In terms of seniority, this person is undoubtedly the best candidate for the eighth grade 'Jiaoyu' position in the county office.

Thus, this fellow contemplated for a moment and was just about to bury the listed corpses in a grave.

Little did one expect that upon arriving at this chaotic graveyard, a figure in black would suddenly emerge and stab someone in the abdomen. Just as the victim was taking their last breath, Ye Canghai from Earth was transported here. Moreover, strange events continued to unfold.

The host's body is too weak, with insufficient blood volume, facing a crisis, and suffering from severe injuries

"Oh, does Lord Cai have any other explanations?" Inspector Shi Qing also stood up to ask

Thus, Ye Canghai shamelessly went to his fiancée Ning Caiqin's home to 'borrow' several hundred taels of silver in preparation for greasing the palms of the provincial officials

Thus, without hesitation, a dramatic reversal occurred, resulting in the demise of the strong man with a single stroke

Having succeeded in a lucky surprise attack, Uncle Mu, we cannot stay here for long; let us leave quickly. Ye Canghai urged, and the master and servant hurriedly packed up everything and departed.

Since there is no way to escape, whether one extends their head or withdraws it, the outcome remains the same

Mr. Cai might as well directly say that my official position, Ye Canghai, was obtained by chance, why go through so many twists and turns

As two jade pieces collided, a purple aura enveloped them, as if they were being fused together, and remarkably, they combined perfectly into one.

Certainly, Inspector Shi Qing and County Officer Lin Yun are also possibilities, after all, they are both from the ranks of ninth-grade officials, and if they have connections, it is not impossible for them to be promoted to eighth-grade in an instant

Ye Canghai was immediately startled; it must be him. The third chief of the Hornet's Nest, skilled in wielding a finely crafted copper-plated steel knife, is even more ferocious than Luolie.

Ye Canghai did not dare to be careless, immediately pouncing forward and ruthlessly stabbing a few more times, until the face was almost turned into minced meat before he finally released his grip

"Not at all," Cai Daoping said, glancing sideways at a few individuals and shaking his head.

Killing a person at the third level of body refinement will reward the host with the power of the first level of body refinement

Ah, young master, you are injured...

Although Li Ting is formidable, Ye Canghai is no longer the Ye Canghai of the past

Her gaze involuntarily fell upon the entire piece of jade, discovering that there were words inscribed on it—"Punishing Evil and Promoting Good Grand Prize System"

Among them, the most suspicious person is the clerk Cai Daoping

Even if one is soul-transmigrated, it is not a concern; if one were to transmigrate into the body of a prince, one could enjoy a lifetime of happiness

Although I, Ye Canghai, am poor, I have lived my life with integrity and dignity, let alone engage in the despicable act of robbing others of their possessions

Later, due to an urgent matter, Lin Shi Tou had to leave for a while, instructing Ye Cang Hai to wait for him at the inn

Not necessarily! At this moment, the clerk Cai Daoping responded in a noncommittal tone.