NOVPUBWang Ba sat in front of Cui Daqi and couldn’t help but show a troubled expression, saying:
"Martial Uncle, how could you suddenly arrange for me to take the position of Vice Minister?"
But Cui Daqi shook his head and said:
"You kid, don’t act all coy after reaping a benefit... The position of Vice Minister isn’t something I can arrange. I was also somewhat surprised when I heard the news. Honestly, within the Spirit Food Department, if we were to rank by qualifications, there would be at least seven or eight people ahead of you."
Upon hearing Cui Daqi’s words, Wang Ba wasn’t surprised.
Although his skills as a Spiritual Cook were not bad, within the Spirit Food Department, his level was not so unbeatable.
And indeed, the position of Vice Minister was not just about refining spirit food; prestige, seniority, and other factors were also considered in the background.
After all, as the Vice Minister, if the people below did not obey, then for the Sect, there would be no need to establish the position at all.
The only thing that surprised him was that the position of Vice Minister was not arranged by Cui Daqi.
"Could it be the Rende Hall? But why would the Rende Hall intentionally promote me?" 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘱𝘶𝑏.𝑐𝘰𝑚
Wang Ba couldn’t help but wonder.
However, Cui Daqi just laughed: "Isn’t that simple? Your master achieved Immortal Ascension. If you, his only disciple, were to fare too poorly, even if your master doesn’t mind, others would not be at ease. This is also a way of showing goodwill to your master."
Hearing this, Wang Ba was immediately somewhat astonished.
But after a brief thought, he found that it was indeed possible, as Cui Daqi had said.
After all, as a cultivator who had just entered the Golden Core stage, apart from the identity of being Yao Wudi’s only disciple, there was indeed nothing much noteworthy about him.
The chance to rise to the position of Vice Minister could very well be in consideration of his master’s face.
With this in mind, he didn’t feel discouraged but actually breathed a sigh of relief.
It wasn’t a deliberate targeting at least.
His mood relaxed considerably.
"That’s the benefit of having connections above!"
Wang Ba felt somewhat touched in his heart.
Immortal Ascension truly made a difference; even his status as a disciple benefited from it.
He had to admit, the feeling of enjoying the shade under a big tree was indeed... fabulous!
But Cui Daqi changed the subject and said:
"However, to say that it’s all thanks to your master wouldn’t be fair. Your ability in the Spirit Food Department is almost at the top. Being the Vice Minister is completely within your qualifications, so don’t feel insecure. What you lack, compared to us old fellows, are some secret techniques of a Spiritual Cook, such as the big drinker He’s ’Bud Group Refining Art,’ which has a unique approach to refining Spirit Plants into spirit food. Unfortunately, this technique is secretly passed down by Spirit Wine Peak, and not even recorded in the Myriad Library."
"Secret technique..."
Wang Ba was somewhat moved.
"That’s right, one of the special benefits of being Vice Minister of the Spirit Food Department is that you can go to the Myriad Library and pick a secret technique related to Spiritual Cook cultivation for free. Of course, you can only choose one. When your Vice Minister’s Identity Plate is issued, you can then go over to the Myriad Library for a visit."
"In addition, if you go to some Dungeons, the Vice Minister has some free quotas each year. Within the Sect, you can also borrow some Magic Tools, even magic treasures... Later, you can go to the Rende Hall to understand more. The benefits are quite good."
Cui Daqi reminded him.
Wang Ba’s eyes lit up.
He hadn’t expected the position of Vice Minister to come with so many rich benefits. No wonder those Deacons had such emotional fluctuations when they learned that he had been promoted to Vice Minister.
Cui Daqi seemed to think of something and warned:
"Don’t think about learning multiple techniques. Cultivating secret techniques of a Spiritual Cook will delay your time. It is enough to learn just one, so do not confuse your priorities."
Wang Ba nodded quickly and then said with some difficulty: "But... after all, I have too little seniority, and within the Spirit Food Department, I’m afraid it will be difficult to convince everyone."
Cui Daqi shook his head slightly:
"That is exactly what I wanted to talk to you about."
"Cultivators in the Myriad Laws Lineage are destined to need a massive amount of resources. If you are too low-key and by the book, how can you earn enough resources?"
"You must understand, there are tens of thousands of disciples within the Sect, and everyone wants to achieve Immortal Ascension, but how is that possible?"
"There are innumerable talents within the Sect, yet even they have to hold positions in various places within the Sect, endure the seniority system, and obtain resources. This alone explains a lot."
"Therefore, taking the position of Vice Minister is an important opportunity for you."
"And this little matter at hand is nothing but the simplest test for you."
Wang Ba felt a slight shake in his heart.
With a serious expression, he said: "Please give me your guidance, Martial Uncle."
Cui Daqi waved his hand nonchalantly and said:
"Their demands boil down to Merit. If you can lead them to earn Merit, any slight disobedience can be easily resolved."
"Earn Merit?"
Wang Ba was momentarily stunned and then seemed to understand.
He quickly thanked his elder.
"It’s just a bit of experience from someone who’s been through it."
Cui Daqi didn’t care much and then said: "Get ready, in a bit we’re going to pay a visit to Diwu Hall."
Hearing this, Wang Ba curiously asked: "Is the assembly a common occurrence, or is there a particular matter being discussed this time?"
"It’s just about the issue of the Tribulation Crossing Raft…" Cui Daqi said offhandedly.
"Tribulation Crossing Raft?"
Seeing that Cui Daqi had no intention of explaining further, Wang Ba didn’t ask more questions.
Soon after, Cui Daqi led Wang Ba straight to Diwu Hall.
The Heaven, Earth and Mortal Halls were all suspended in the sky.
Following behind Cui Daqi, Wang Ba could quickly see many cultivators rushing in and out of the great hall.
The lowest among them were at the Golden Core stage.
Once inside Diwu Hall, it turned out to be a completely different world, seemingly a large complex of palaces.
