But Chen Youniao invited the two Taoists into the hall and seated them separately.

Uncle Wang quickly made tea with water and served it. Fortunately, Song Tianfu had sent several cans of good tea not long ago. The fragrance was rich and worthy of the occasion. Otherwise, he would not have been able to entertain the distinguished guests today. In fact, Uncle Wang had wanted to buy some good tea for a long time.

It's just a matter of careful calculation and I can't bear to part with it.

"Hey, I really need to change my shabby way of running the house. My young master is no longer an ordinary person..."

The two Taoists did not show much enthusiasm and looked businesslike. Although Chen Youniao passed the Taoist examination, in the eyes of the Taoist Governor's Office, it was just a fluke. His potential had been exhausted and he had no better future.

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After a brief exchange of greetings, one Taoist priest took out a thick document, and the other Taoist priest took out a baggage.

Inside the baggage were two sets of standard Taoist priest robes, embroidered with the Taoist court's unique logo, which was equivalent to official uniforms. And the document was a gold-plated status certificate.

Chen Youniao took it respectfully, feeling very happy in his heart. A Taoist priest's status certificate is much more valuable than a scholar's reputation, and has special weight. With this, from now on, he can finally feel proud.

He seemed calm and relaxed before, but in fact he was very anxious inside. In this abnormal world, if you are not careful, you will be doomed. When your personal strength is shallow, you must have someone to rely on.

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When you are a Taoist priest, you can rely on the big tree of the Taoist court; when you study for the imperial examination, you can rely on the even bigger tree of the imperial court.

A green dragon on the left and a white tiger on the right, walking on two legs, this is the most stable way.

Uncle Wang, who was waiting next to him, presented two plates with a wink. Each plate contained several ingots of silver, probably more than ten taels.

When the two Taoist priests saw this, their mouths curled up slightly, not very satisfied. Similar to the news of a good news report in the science department, the official who came to deliver the good news would receive a sum of money, and the Taoist priest who came to run errands and deliver the certificate of identity would also receive the money.

I like money equally, and a portion of more than ten taels is really shabby.

However, looking at the environment of the house here, the two Taoists also realized that Chen Youniao's living conditions were not good, so they could not be generous.

Observing their expressions, Uncle Wang's heart skipped a beat, knowing that the payment was too little. But there was nothing he could do, the money the young master had given him last time had already been spent on household expenses, and now he could only use this amount of money.

In the final analysis, we are still poor.

I hope that the young master will work hard, become rich, and build a solid family business after he has an identity.

Chen Youniao said: "May I ask these two senior fellow Taoists, what should I pay attention to as I have recently been promoted?"

A Taoist took a sip of tea and said slowly: "Fellow Taoist, don't worry, we will explain these things clearly to you."

"Yes, since you have obtained the status certificate and become a Taoist, you are a member of our Taoist court and one of our own."

"Although the rules of our Taoist court are not as strict as those of the government, they are also strict and do not make mistakes. In the Governor's Mansion, there will be affairs released from time to time, and personnel will be assigned to complete them. This is equivalent to a public official mission. If you are appointed, you will

You just have to do it and do it well.”

Chen Youniao listened and nodded slightly.

When you join the Taoist court, you can enjoy many benefits, and at the same time, you naturally have the obligation to contribute.

A Taoist said again: "But most of the time, those who do not hold formal Taoist positions are relatively free. They can serve as family worshipers, and they can also hang orders in some Taoist temples. As long as they have the ability, they will be well paid."

Chen Youniao asked: "This Taoist profession?"

The two Taoists looked at each other and smiled: "Taoist positions are equivalent to official positions. They also need to take exams. Only those with outstanding performance will have a chance. You have just become a Taoist priest, don't think too much, just take it step by step."

When Chen Youniao heard this, he immediately understood that the competition for positions in the Taoist court must be much more intense than that in the government. Anything related to power and authority requires both strength and connections. A newcomer like himself, who has a clean slate,

Even if you want to visit the gate of the Taoist Governor's Mansion, you probably won't have the chance. Looking at the two Taoists in front of you, they are also elderly. They have been here for an unknown period of time, and now they are just doing errands and delivering ultimatums, just like handymen.

However, if you hold a formal position, the benefits will definitely be better. You will have a fixed monthly salary. As for the additional income, it will be even more impressive.

Chen Youniao didn't have that intention. Cultivation was long and the road was much more difficult than studying for the imperial examination, so he asked: "How often do I need to be dispatched for official duties?"

A Taoist replied: "You can't say for sure. It depends on whether there are many things to do. The world is peaceful and we can enjoy our leisure time. If there is evil or trouble, we have to work on it non-stop. Of course, in order to take care of the newcomers, things are often done

We will give priority to you."

Chen Youniao couldn't help but say "ah", which was quite grand.

A Taoist explained: "Don't think that arranging things is hard work. As the saying goes, you will gain only if you pay. If you don't have anything to do, you won't get the talisman money. Without the talisman money, your future cultivation will be more difficult.

Because of the difficulties, it is difficult to move even an inch."

"Character money?"

Chen Youniao seemed to have heard of this term, but he didn't remember it clearly.

"talisman money is the currency printed and circulated within the Taoist court. It is similar to ordinary gold and silver, but different. It is used by us ascetics. With talisman money, you can buy many cultivation resources, food and drink.

use."

Chen Youniao heard his heart pounding. Although he had become a Taoist priest, he had no master to guide him. As a result, he was blinded by the real world of cultivation. He quickly asked: "Can the secrets of the exercises be bought with the talisman money?"

?I’m talking about the stages of refining Qi and transforming into God.”

A Taoist replied: "Yes."

Chen Youniao was overjoyed and wished he could do something right away so that he could earn money for talismans and buy exercises.

The Taoist priests seemed to have been prepared for his reaction. The idle Taoist priests who had been promoted had lost the resources of the Taoist temple. What they wanted most was the next step of practicing the exercises. Although their potential was basically exhausted, it was difficult to make any further progress.

Opportunities, but people, when they see a mountain, they want to cross it. Even if they die of exhaustion on the way, if they don’t climb it, they will not be willing to do so anyway:

"You can buy exercises with talisman money. Although they are not the high-level secrets found in major temples, you can still practice them. But the price is very expensive. I think I have been saving up for ten years just for the copy I bought.

Talisman money.”

Another Taoist agreed: "I'm about the same. Now that I think about it, it's better not to buy it. Saving this huge sum of money will be enough to last a lifetime."

"Haha, but if I didn't buy it or learn it at that time, I might regret it even more now."

The two old Taoists looked back on the past and sighed with regret.

Obviously, they have all practiced the art of refining qi and transforming into gods, but they are stuck at this level and have no chance in their lifetime.

Chen Youniao didn't rush to ask about the Qi Refining and Divine Transformation Technique. The technique is the foundation of Taoism and is extremely private. If outsiders inquire about it casually, it will easily arouse people's disgust.

Don’t ask about specific exercises, but you can ask about other situations, ask more, and learn more.

However, after sitting for a long time, the two Taoists became impatient. The main reason was that the wedding gifts were not much and it was not worth spending more time explaining, so they got up and left.
Chapter completed!