Chu Chen and Wang Ping were responsible for the errand of "catching demons", and they were quite free. After the morning meeting, they could leave the Ghosts and Gods Department to run their own errands.
Wang Ping did not chat much with Chu Chen this time and left in a hurry.
Needless to say, Wang Ping naturally went to "capture the wanted" demon.
Chu Chen knew in his heart that in this competition for "Councilor of the County Capital", Wang Ping would definitely get strong support from his family and master.
This can be regarded as one of the strong advantages of the family and the sect.
At critical moments, many resources can be given to them, allowing them to gain an advantage that ordinary casual cultivators cannot achieve in the competition among their peers and peers.
Chu Chen did not continue to ask Wang Ping for information.
Strictly speaking, there is still a bit of a competitive relationship between the two, so it is very interesting that someone can reveal the news to him in advance.
Chu Chen himself also had his master as a backer.
Although the Lingshan sect is a small sect, it cannot give him any strong direct support.
However, the master and uncle are all working in Guangping County, and the information is not bad at all. If you ask, you will know what the "counselor in charge of the county capital" is about.
After leaving the County Ghosts and Gods Division, Chu Chen went straight back to Yunshui Residence.
Master Xu Ping was out on business last night, and he went home today during the day. Not long after Chu Chen came back with the little ghost, Master Houji also came back.
"Master (Master)!"
Taoist Xu Ping nodded slightly, took over from his apprentice and served him hot tea.
"Why didn't you go into the mountains today?"
These days, Chu Chen went into the mountains every day to hunt for treasures and hunt down monsters. He suddenly didn't go into the mountains, which surprised him a little.
Chu Chen smiled and directly asked the counselor of the county capital without going around in circles with his master.
"You are quite well informed."
Taoist Xu Ping took a sip of tea and nodded slightly:
"Yes, it's true. The third exam will be held in half a year. Two days ago, the Qingzhou Ghosts and Gods Division conveyed the decree, allowing each county to select a group of young leaders as counselors for the capital within one or two months to cultivate a group of talents for the follow-up.
Select."
The third test is a performance evaluation once every three years.
It is said in ancient books that after three years of performance appraisal, Youming was deposed and Xianxi was promoted to a commoner.
Whether they are immortal officials in the Immortal Court or officials in the Celestial Dynasty, the performance appraisal every three years is related to their future. Some people are promoted and transferred, and some are demoted and demoted.
According to different regions and different situations, officials and immortal officials in various places are promoted or demoted, rewarded or punished, and so on.
The three-year performance appraisal period is the time of greatest change every year, when vacancies are most easily filled and there are the most opportunities.
Chu Chen knew it in his heart.
"Master, since this time we are specifically training Du Guan, wouldn't it mean that the Counselor of the County Du Guan is stuck in the seventh-grade Taoist practice?"
Thinking of this, Chu Chen became a little anxious.
Within a month or two, he had the confidence to enlighten the Tongue Yuan Lord among the "Five Senses Yuan Lord" and complete the eight-level Taoist training stage.
However, he was not sure of breaking through to the seventh level of Taoism.
For great realm breakthroughs, panaceas and the like are not that effective. You mainly have to rely on yourself.
Sometimes the Taoist state of mind changes, and you can reach a higher level overnight, and the seventh level of Taoist cultivation is within your reach.
If there is no opportunity for enlightenment, it is very common to be stuck at the bottleneck for a year and a half or even several years.
For example, Senior Brother Zhenqing has already perfected his eighth-level Taoist training, but unfortunately he has not been able to reach the seventh level.
A few days ago, Chu Chen refined the spell [Vibrate Ghosts and Strike Thunder].
Senior Brother Zhenqing Xu was stimulated, and he broke through to the seventh level in one fell swoop.
In addition, Wang Ping is also stuck in the eighth level of Taoism and has been unable to advance to the seventh level.
"It stands to reason that it is best for a county counselor to have a rank of seven. Now, if you are transferred from a first-class deputy squad leader to a counselor of the capital, you can be promoted to a seventh-rank immortal official. If you perform well in the follow-up, you will be promoted to the local level after three years of performance evaluation.
If there is a vacancy, the Ghosts and Gods Department of a certain county can be decentralized and appointed as the county governor, taking charge of the ghosts and gods affairs of that area."
Taoist Xu Ping guessed what Chu Chen was thinking and said with a smile:
"However, things are not absolute. The superiors have never stipulated the Taoist cultivation level of the counselors of the county capital. The selection scope drawn by Han Chen's capital supervisor is also the first-class deputy squad leader."
Chu Chen felt happy and asked:
"Look, do I still have a chance?"
Taoist priest Xu Ping nodded: "Yes, you can fight for it as the counselor of the county capital. After all, it is a rare learning opportunity."
"As for the county governor, you can't force it. You must have a seventh-level cultivation level and be outstanding in Taoism and magical abilities."
Chu Chen nodded, he naturally understood this truth.
He is not greedy either. He will try to become the counselor of the county capital first.
As for delegating a county to be the governor, he also had some expectations, hoping that he would be promoted to the seventh rank within half a year.
The master and apprentice chatted for a while. Chu Chen remembered something and handed over a treasure box.
"This is?"
Taoist priest Xu Ping was a little surprised.
"Master, this is my disciple's filial piety to you, [Yue Chan Qishi Bao Pill], please take it in case something happens."
Chu Chen asked Qingying to help deliver Sister Wan'er's [Qi Si Bao Pill]. At the moment, Master is the only one who has not delivered it.
"Where did you come from?"
Taoist Xu Ping was quite surprised.
"Brother Dog, Lao Liu, gave it to me."
Chu Chen briefly explained the process.
Taoist Xu Ping also learned about the loyal dog Lao Liu before. Hearing this, his face was filled with emotion and relief.
"Forging good ties and reaping good fruits is a good story."
"As for the treasure pill, Master understands it. You can keep it yourself. If you are not short of money, keep it on hand. It will always be useful in the future."
Master Xu Ping was very happy, but he did not accept his apprentice's filial piety.
No matter how much Chu Chen and the kid tried to persuade him, Master Xu Ping did not accept the treasure pill.
Chu Chen understood his master's temper and did not persist in the end.
For the next period of time, Chu Chen did not make any big moves because he wanted to compete for the position of "Councilor of the County Capital".
On the contrary, he appeared to be leisurely, reciting sutras every day, collecting herbs and refining Qi, internally refining weapons and horses, everything was done step by step.
As the saying goes, sharpening the knife will not waste time chopping wood.
Chu Chen is very clear about his advantages and disadvantages.
His advantage lies in the mutual aid association, Lao Liu.
With the injection of large sums of jade money, the mutual aid association develops rapidly. The brothers of the mutual aid association head towards the mountains one after another. Their eyes and ears are getting better and better, and they have a great advantage in catching monsters.
As for the disadvantages, they are also obvious.
That is, he entered Taoism much later than his peers. Although his talents and opportunities are very good, his Taoism and cultivation are still a bit behind, and he is at a disadvantage in the competition for "Counselor of the County Capital."
So, for the next period of time, Chu Chen practiced hard every day, every day.
Gathering the energy of the sun in the day, gathering the energy of the lunar yin at night, supplemented by gathering the energy of the golden light, you will be a little more diligent in your Taoist practice every day.
In order to enlighten the last Lord of the Tongue among the "Five Senses Lord" as soon as possible.
Chu Chen, who had 50,000 jade coins in his possession, was not stingy, regardless of the cost, he burned [Tongtian Ruyi Incense], practiced the Tongtian Ruyi Dharma [Vajra Spiritual Power Sword Technique], and arbitrarily collected the secret energy from outside the world to supplement it with practice.
I practiced hard for ten days in a row.
Two of his ninth-grade ghost generals were successfully promoted to eighth-grade "Flying Eight Generals", and a hundred ninth-grade soldiers and horses were promoted to eighth-grade soldiers and horses.
In this way, Chu Chen has a high-grade divine general, a middle-grade divine general, the "Eight Flying Generals" who are equivalent to the low-grade divine generals, and five hundred and eighty-grade soldiers and horses.
This luxurious lineup, placed in the eighth-level realm, is absolutely extremely powerful.
With the help of these soldiers and horses, plus the [People's Letter Seal Spirit Ten Thousand Victories Treasure], Chu Chen has the confidence to fight against the monks and demons of the seventh level Taoism.
The seventh grade mentioned here is not the seventh grade fierce ghost with shallow supernatural powers, but the serious seventh grade demon and monk.
In addition, Chu Chen's own cultivation has also improved a lot.
Faintly, there are signs of enlightenment to "Tang Yuanjun".
"The tongue is a tool that produces sounds. How can Lord Tongue transform into spirits in a clean room? It is better to go for a walk and listen to the voices of all living beings."
Thinking of this, Chu Chen suddenly stood up and shouted.