After one drinking session, Jun Changxiao became Qingyang Commandery’s deputy governor.

Afterward, sitting in the great hall covering his forehead, he said, “Did I drink too much?”

He didn’t drink too much.

He was tricked by Yun He.

Sect Master Jun, who could usually talk his way around anything, had finally met his match.

“Sect Master.”

Li Luoqiu said, “Managing a commandery is quite different from managing a sect. You need to be mentally prepared.”

Jun Changxiao said despairingly, “I’ve created trouble for myself when there was none!”

“Deputy Governor.”

Xie Guangkun walked in and said, “Will you conduct business at the sect or in the city?”

“Is there a difference?”

“The difference is that when there are matters, we can report them nearby.”

Really treating himself as governor?

After drinking that oath wine with Yun He, wouldn’t people see him as governor?

Jun Changxiao said helplessly, “Then let’s do it at the sect. However, don’t come report every little trivial matter to me.”

“Yes!”

Xie Guangkun withdrew.

Over the next few days, the eight city lords kept running to the Eternal Sect, presenting various necessary materials such as population statistics and force tallies.

You have your Zhang Liang strategy, I have my wall-climbing ladder.

Sect Master Jun handed all these matters over to Li Qingyang and others.

Actually, with the Qingyang Commandery governor not managing government affairs for years, the eight city lords could still operate normally. He could completely be a hands-off leader.

However.

What troubled Sect Master Jun most was.

How to elevate a ninth-class commandery to eighth-class?

This was also Yun He’s true intention in making him deputy governor. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have spoken so righteously at that drinking occasion.

“Forget it.”

Jun Changxiao said, “Take it one step at a time.”

He temporarily had no thoughts about developing the commandery. Instead, he continued focusing his attention on the sect.

“Hall Master Li.”

Jun Changxiao called Li Luoqiu over and said, “Order Fine Rain Hall members to conduct a large-scale search for all records related to the devil sects from ten thousand years ago. Don’t overlook even unofficial histories.”

The repeated appearance of the mysterious masked organization—he must figure it out quickly rather than always being passive.

……

Several days later.

Historical texts with records about devil sects were delivered to the Eternal Sect.

When Jun Changxiao had free time, he carefully reviewed them. However, there were no records whatsoever of the split-off devil sect remnants.

“Troublesome.”

Unable to find any clues made him quite depressed.

“Sect Master.”

Just then, Ye Xingchen walked in and said, “I want to go out and challenge Earth-tier geniuses.”

Jun Changxiao agreed.

However, he reminded him, “Be careful of the masked dark sect forces.”

“Mm.”

Ye Xingchen wasn’t worried.

Because the Supreme Mystery Scripture could conceal his aura. As long as he kept a low profile, even Martial Saints might not necessarily find him.

For once, Xiao Zuiji didn’t follow his good friend. Instead, he continued cultivating at the sect.

As for other disciples, they also began cultivating as usual, striving to break through to even higher levels.

……

The next day.

Mu Changhong not only visited but brought one hundred thousand spirit stones.

Not being optimistic about the Eternal Sect challenging Lily Sacred Sect, yet they not only won but also crushed various Eastern Hao Province sect forces—truly bringing glory to Southwest Yang Province. Naturally, he couldn’t come empty-handed!

Jun Changxiao accepted the spirit stones and smiled, “We’re all family. Bringing gifts is a bit too formal.”

Family?

Mu Changhong’s face broke into an even broader smile.

Clearly misunderstanding Sect Master Jun’s meaning.

“Sect Master Jun.”

He smiled and said, “After winning against Lily Sacred Sect, your esteemed sect’s reputation has greatly increased throughout Falling Star Continent.”

Jun Changxiao shook his head and said, “Jun’s original intention was to bring disciple Xiao Zuiji to seek justice. I didn’t think about other matters.”

Ptui! Ptui! Ptui!

Mu Changhong said, “Being too prominent in the limelight isn’t necessarily good, so Sect Master Jun should try to keep a lower profile.”

“Mm.”

Jun Changxiao agreed.

Things done recently had indeed been too high-profile. Now without epic quests, he definitely wanted to be as low-key as possible.

Honestly, aside from disciples being bullied, Sect Master Jun didn’t want to be high-profile. He only wanted to develop the sect peacefully and steadily.

Unfortunately.

Some quests forced him to be high-profile.

Like the history six quest—defeating Eastern Hao Province’s various sect disciples gave quest points.

For rewards, for breakthroughs, he could only forcibly be high-profile.

I originally aspired to a life of peasant women, mountain springs, and a bit of farmland, but that system insisted on forcing this virtuous person into prostitution!

“Blame me?” the system said.

“Of course.”

Mu Changhong said, “If the Eternal Sect can achieve good results at Dragon Tiger Hegemony held in half a year, I’ll personally reward another two hundred thousand spirit stones from my own pocket!”

Two hundred thousand spirit stones?

Jun Changxiao’s eyes immediately brightened, and he said heroically, “City Lord Mu, please rest assured. Since my Eternal Sect is participating, we’re going for the championship!”

Look at that!

How could he stay low-profile!

……

Mu Changhong met with his daughter, then took his leave.

Next, major family heads from Tianyu Royal City like the Chu and Huo families all came bearing generous gifts to congratulate.

Having the Eternal Sect display such powerful performance made them incomparably proud that their children had become members of it.

“Son!”

Before leaving, Family Head Chu patted Chu Xiunan’s shoulder and said meaningfully, “Cultivate well at the Eternal Sect. Don’t embarrass your father or Sect Master Jun.”

“Mm!”

Chu Xiunan’s gaze was resolute.

Initially, coming to the Eternal Sect had made him wish for death. Now he was deeply infatuated with it.

Huo Ling and others were the same. They had fallen in love with the Eternal Sect and completely considered themselves part of it.

The sect Jun Changxiao established seemed to possess a kind of magic. Even people unwilling to join, once they integrated into the life, would fall deeply into it and couldn’t extricate themselves.

Of course.

This could also be considered the Law of True Fragrance.

Like the Extreme Cold Palace Grand Elder.

Although just a floor-sweeping servant, after prolonged contact with a group of vigorous disciples, his mentality was also changing bit by bit.

“Alright.”

After the major family heads left, Jun Changxiao said, “Everyone hurry and cultivate. Actively prepare for the upcoming Dragon Tiger Hegemony!”

Couldn’t disappoint City Lord Mu’s high regard!

The system said ungraciously, “More like can’t disappoint those two hundred thousand spirit stones.”

……

Half a month later.

The latest Heroes Assembly Rankings were released.

Ye Xingchen, who ranked first on the Human-tier list, directly jumped to forty-ninth on the Earth-tier list, immediately causing another huge wave!

“Junior Brother Ye is awesome.”

“Watching him makes me want to go challenge Heroes Assembly Rankings geniuses too!”

Su Xiaomo, Li Fei, and others felt their hands getting itchy.

However, considering Dragon Tiger Hegemony was about to begin, they all dismissed the thought.

“Sect Master!”

Li Luoqiu quickly walked into the great hall and said, “The latest Heroes Competing for Glory Rankings has also been released. Our Eternal Sect ranks one hundredth!”

“How many total rankings are there?” Jun Changxiao said.

“One hundred.”

“…”

Jun Changxiao’s mouth twitched as he said, “So you’re saying our Eternal Sect is dead last on the Heroes Competing for Glory Rankings?”

“This is already remarkable!”

Li Luoqiu said, “Sects that can make the rankings are at minimum third-rate. Our Eternal Sect breaking into the top one hundred as a fifth-rate sect has absolutely set a precedent!”

Jun Changxiao smiled and said, “Putting it that way, this seat feels somewhat accomplished.”

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