I have a magical tree

A huge ship fiercely pushed through the clouds. This ship was extremely luxurious, with pavilions, carved beams and painted buildings. There were countless women in light gauze, holding wine and fruits.

The ship was dragged by a huge fire fox with a ferocious head. On the hull, there was a huge red fox logo.

All these things showed the power and identity represented by this ship.

However, unlike the past, the atmosphere on the ship was a bit depressing.

On the top deck, four or five people sat here in order.

At the top, there were two people sitting side by side. Just looking at their faces, they were similar.

However, for monks, face is the most deceptive thing.

"Elder Sun, this time it's not that I am ruthless. The hall master has an order, and I have to obey." One of the young men raised his glass to greet the person beside him.

The young man was wearing a gold-embroidered brocade robe and a hibiscus crown. He had a handsome face and was full of romantic spirit.

"Daozi, you are too kind!" Sun Tianqiang smiled and raised his wine glass, motioning to the young man.

If it were in the past, he would not have to be so cautious. He was the elder of the outer sect of the sect, but he was also an elder after all. His status was the same as that of the second-class Daozi. When they met, they only needed to address each other as Daoist friends.

But now, not only could he not put on his elder's airs, but he also had to smile carefully and lower his posture.

Because he was ordered to protect the Taoist Chang Sun Yun from traveling, but he left his post without permission, which led to the death of the Taoist. This was a serious crime in the sect. The final punishment would be light or heavy, which largely depended on what the young man next to him said after he returned.

He knew this young man, Lou Xuesong, the Taoist of the previous term in the sect. Now he has been promoted to the second-class Daozi. His cultivation has entered the fourth realm. The sect evaluated that he has the appearance of the seventh realm of the spirit, and the future is promising.

The Fire Fox Sect selects a group of Daozi every few years, but even if you are selected as a Daozi, it does not mean that you will soar to the sky.

Even among Daozi, there are still promotions and eliminations. People like Chang Sunyun are only new Daozi and belong to the lowest level.

Although his status is high enough and he can also get a lot of resources, he is still one level lower than the elders.

The sect will evaluate the Daozi based on his cultivation progress, talent, and achievements. If he does not meet expectations, he will be deprived of his Daozi status and become an ordinary inner sect disciple.

If his performance is outstanding enough and meets the sect's expectations, he will be promoted.

This Lou Xuesong was promoted from a low-level Daozi to a second-class Daozi a few years ago. In the sect, he is equivalent to an outer sect deacon elder.

If his performance is still good in the future and he shows enough talent, he can be promoted to a third-class Daozi again, and a third-class Daozi is equivalent to the power of an inner sect deacon.

This Lou Xuesong has entered the fourth realm. Although he is one realm lower than himself in terms of cultivation, Lou Xuesong has more say in the sect.

Moreover, he was at fault this time. He left his post without permission, causing the sect to lose talents. The superiors did not send people to arrest him directly, which was already a face-saving thing.

You should know that this matter has alarmed the inner sect hall master. If he cannot give a reasonable explanation, it will not be so easy for him to get away.

Even if it is just cutting resources, it is a price he cannot afford.

Lou Xuesong finished the wine in the glass, looked at Sun Tian's ferocious fox face, and smiled. This man must be feeling bad. This wine is probably hard to swallow.

But he did not care, but looked at the middle-aged man sitting on the right side below.

"I disturbed the retreat of Captain Lu!"

Lu Xiuyuan stood up quickly, "How dare I? The main sect has issued an order, how dare I neglect it!"

His attitude was much more humble than Sun Tian's. He was in Xining County, in charge of the Fire Fox Sect's branch, with the support of the Fire Fox Sect behind him, but the Fire Fox Sect was far away, plus his own super strength of half a step to the fifth realm, enough to be called a local lord.

But even so, when he faced the people from the main sect, he really couldn't be proud. It is true that the emperor is far away, but that is only when you don't make mistakes. If you make a big mistake, the main sect will still come to arrest you.

So, those who are the captains in other counties hope for one thing the most, that nothing will happen in their own jurisdiction!

Especially, no major events related to the main sect!

But this time, he was unlucky, and it happened. The main sect's Daozi died in Xining County, and he, the helmsman, was in seclusion. Although if he really wanted to investigate, the main blame would definitely be on Elder Sun, but if someone put him on the charge of incompetence, it would be reasonable.

As a helmsman, his duty was to expand the influence of the Fire Fox Sect, recruit talents for the main sect, and build the reputation of the Fire Fox Sect.

But now that Daozi has died, it means that he has not done well enough here. Some people here have no respect for the Fire Fox Sect, and even hostile to it. This is his incompetence.

But he is really innocent. When Changsun Yun and his party came, he happened to be in seclusion, and he had no idea about what was happening outside.

When he came out of seclusion, he knew that Wu Chengzhou was dead and Daozi had fallen. At that moment, the sky fell!

The two people from the main sect, an elder and a second-class Daozi, neither of them could afford to offend him, a small helmsman.

But he could only suppress this grievance in his heart, not even daring to show it on his face.

"Sit, sit, sit, don't be so formal. You have worked hard in Xining County over the years, and you have actually done a very good job. You have provided disciples and resources to the main sect, and you have made great contributions. The main sect has also noticed it. This time it is just luck. Some are not good!”

Lu Xiuyuan was startled. After bowing and saluting, he sat down. He just listened to these words. For helmsmen like them, if they make meritorious deeds, they will indeed see them in their eyes, but if they make big mistakes, they will be remembered in their hearts. .

Lou Xuesong signaled the beautiful and charming singers in cool clothes to step back, and then looked at Sun Tian.

"I haven't asked Elder Sun yet, has he ever succeeded in getting the opportunity he sought?"

Sun Tian's expression changed, and he shook his head unhappily, "I already had some ideas, but I didn't expect that something like this suddenly happened here. I don't dare to delay, so I have to give up!"

"Where is Qingchuan County?"

Sun Tian nodded, "It should indeed be over there. There are quite a few people going there, but so far there is no news that anyone has succeeded."

"That's a pity, but it doesn't matter. After this matter is resolved, I am willing to accompany Elder Sun." Lou Xuesong said with a smile.

Sun Tian's expression changed, but he finally nodded and gritted his teeth. He was not here to help. He was here to get a share of the pie. Moreover, Lou Xuesong was only in the fourth realm, so how could he help? Who is competing for this kind of opportunity but is not a monk from the Five Realms?

So, it means not doing anything, but getting a benefit for free!