Chapter 1138: Suspicion (I)
"That's not the right way to say it! Don't look down on doing proper work." Immortal Official Liu simply smiled and said, "Weren't you always complaining that your current work was dull and exhausting? The position I held before was an easy and rewarding one. I specially saved this post for you. The tasks are novel, the people flatter you, and you even get to observe the lower realm. Isn't that wonderful?"
He tucked in his sleeves and pretended to say casually, "Since you're unwilling, then forget it!"
"My lord, please wait!" Dangjiang suddenly came to his senses. His drowsiness vanished at once. He hurriedly stood from the table and forced a smile. "I was merely confirming the details, my lord. Whether the task is pleasant or harsh, I accept it gladly. Even the hardest duty is sweet as honey to me. How could I ever disdain your orders? Only now do I realize your kind intentions. I'm deeply moved!"
Lu Jiangxian, knowing how skilled he was at flattery, simply said, "I'm pressed for time and can't stay to chat. Take my command token. Once you leave your Hidden Pavilion of Profound Seven within the Sacred Purity Palace, follow the celestial path onward and you'll see a treasure hall.
"In recent years, contact with the lower realm has been severed, and few remain in the pavilion. Use the command token for verification and ascend the steps. Someone will meet you."
Dangjiang was about to ask more, but Lu Jiangxian dared not let him speak further. Pulling away Immortal Official Liu[1], he continued, "I must set out immediately. There should be a ritual to the lower realm awaiting you. If you have the time, go at once to carry it out."
With that said, he took his leave. Dangjiang reluctantly followed him to the courtyard and hesitated before saying, "My lord once said there must always be someone stationed to guard the pavilion, and I've stayed here all this time for that reason. If I leave now, the place will be empty. Wouldn't that be considered dereliction of duty?"
"Rest easy." Lu Jiangxian had previously ordered him to stay put only to keep him from wandering, since he always needed someone to deal with him. So he replied, "As long as you carry my command token and are performing official duties rather than idling about, it won't count as neglecting your post. You may stay at either place with peace of mind, but make sure to hurry on the road and avoid lingering."
He strode away quickly. Dangjiang, unable to leave the courtyard, could only watch him disappear into the horizon. Then he looked down at the command token left on the table. It was about the length of a forearm, pure white in color, and was adorned with silver lunar patterns. It was so ornate that it was clearly no ordinary item.
After admiring it for a while, he glanced at the half-edited cultivation manual on the table and thought to himself, I'll finish writing the rest later, then go have a look.