Chapter Four: Seeking and Obtaining Ren

.> Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!He began to regret it, he had been too harsh just now.He crouched down, his hands resting on Jiang Annan's small shoulders. She was...Hundreds of images flashed through Liu Huai's mind.

For a while, Yang Jiande had a massacre in the imperial palace, personally killing his blood-related daughter.

Soon, his magic power was fully accomplished. Seeking revenge for his master, he stormed into Linzi, bloodbathing the Qi Palace and killing that old fellow surnamed Jiang right there.

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For a moment, he stood again before Yang Xuance's corpse. The former master, Yang Jiande, was staring at him with blood all over his face, "Dog slave, I ordered you to protect my only remaining son, how did you kill him"

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"Ah!"

Liu Huai struggled out of his frenzied delusions, gasping for breath.

His face and body were covered with beads of sweat.

However, the bloody words kept swirling in his mind, becoming clearer and clearer.

"No, no, I can't!"

He roared wildly for a few moments, then suddenly turned his hand and slapped himself in the head, shattering his skull!

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Red and white, spilled all over the ground.

Liu Huai's corpse lay on the ground, but the skin on his body had gone slack, no longer taut as it had been in his state of fear.

However...

The window was closed, but a gust of wind somehow came in from somewhere.

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The wind picked up the ashes of the leather-bound book that burned on the table, scattering them lightly onto Liu Huai's corpse.

The ashes gradually disappeared, and Liu Huai's body slowly vanished.

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In the end, there wasn't even a trace of red and white stains on the ground, nor any flesh, blood, or bones.

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Only the clothes Liu Huai wore in his lifetime, and on those clothes —

An ancient, leather-bound tome!

The turmoil caused by the Heart-Extinguishing, Desireless, Blood Demon Art in Rong Country had no impact on the Yang Domain.

The people here welcomed the rule of the State of Qi in fear and anxiety...but they soon adapted.

Of course, there are many reasons for this.

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For example, Huang Yixing, the last pillar of Yang Ting, for example, Qingyang Town man who is unmatched in benevolence and righteousness.

Both exerted their efforts to stop the murderer's blade. Huang Yixing ensured peace in Hengyang County, while Jiang Wang established a paradise away from worldly affairs in Jiacheng, Rìzhào County, during the national turmoil. Both saved countless lives.

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Of course, Jiang Wang's reputation being able to catch up with the former is mainly due to Chong Xuan's tireless efforts in promoting him. Now, in the three counties of Yangdi, only the position of the pacifier of Rizhao County remains vacant, which shows how great the resistance is. However, the public clamor for Jiang Wang has already been very strong.

As for this, Jiang Wang also had some expectations.

Only after being awarded the title of Qingyang Town nobleman did he truly enjoy the benefits that Qingyang Town bestowed upon him.

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Titles and ranks have always been more than just simple honors. They are directly related to a court's governance of the country, and in turn, they naturally benefit from the nation's prosperity.

Specifically speaking of a particular official position, it influences the official's power and also determines the "feedback" an official can receive.

For example, Xi Muran could issue an edict as the Lord of Jiacheng using the Seal of Jiacheng City because he had the support of the people of Jiacheng. Gathering the hearts and minds of the people is not only useful for warfare, but its more practical effect lies in helping with cultivation.

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Taking Ginger Wang as an example.

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He had effectively taken control of the Qingyang Town region long ago, but the ceremony was incomplete, and he couldn't claim it legitimately. Only during the Soul Falling Snow Tribulation did he unexpectedly receive a response. But it wasn't through orthodox means in the end.

The crimson flag with the carp design could have rallied the people's hearts and minds for him, but unfortunately, before it could be fully integrated with the Qingyang Town domain, it was destroyed by the hand of the Dragon Bone Man.

But now the Yang lands have all become Qi land, and with a single imperial decree from the Qi court, Jiang Wang became the legitimate lord of Qingyang Town. The saying "the will of the people, rising and falling," he now truly understands.

Manifesting within his cultivation, the will of the people belonging to Qingyang Town constantly converged towards his seal—a small seal just two fingers wide and long with two finger joints, yin-carved with the four characters "Qingyang Male Seal."

Wearing this amulet by your side, you can feel your soul being nourished and strengthened. Of course, this process is very slow. But if you can persevere for years and months, the progress will be considerable.

And if one could obtain the position of pacifier for Rizhao County, and manage this place well, it would mean gaining more support from the people and a faster strengthening of the soul.

Many bureaucrats do not work for the good of the people, not because they don't see the benefits, but because the rewards of serving the public are slow and gradual, like a gentle stream. In contrast, corruption and extortion often bring immediate and tangible gains.

Generally speaking, the more prosperous a country is, the more officials will be dedicated to serving the people. This is because they are seeking long-term benefits. The more unstable a country's situation becomes, the more short-sighted bureaucrats there will be. Because they cannot guarantee their own long-term gains, they only want to grab as much wealth as possible and run away.

As the saying goes, "A scholar from a powerful country can command mountains and rivers, while a scholar from a declining country is no better than a chicken." This makes perfect sense.

This means that the power of their mobilization is not on the same level, and the reciprocal benefits they receive are vastly different.

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...And returning to the rule of Qi over Yangdi.

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In Jiang Wang's view, the reason why the common people in Yangdi were able to accept the rule of Qi so quickly was certainly due to Qi's years of infiltration, the influence of their customs and culture, and the effectiveness of Yanping's policies as former prime minister.

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But the most direct reason is that after the Qi army completed the de facto occupation of Yangyu, it immediately cleaned up all the ferocious beasts within its borders, resolving the beast menace that had plagued countless Yangyu people.

Most of the common people in the Yang domain had never left before. This was the first time they discovered that ferocious beasts could be eradicated, and that the wilderness wasn't as dangerous as they thought. They realized that going on nature walks wasn't limited to just a few miles outside the city...and they experienced the tranquility of life as citizens of Qi!

This might not seem like much to Qi Ren himself. But having personally experienced the grandeur of Sanzhicheng from the state of Zhuang to Yang, and witnessed countless tragic scenes, Jiang Wang understood it best.

If any country were willing to eliminate the scourge of beasts, like a lord such as Dou Yuemei who puts the people first, could they still guarantee their loyalty to Zhuang Guo

While beast attacks are common occurrences, the secrets behind them run deep. Jiang Wang has yet to unravel the truth, and even asking Chong Xuan Sheng yields little clarity. It's hard to say if he truly understands the situation.

Qingyang Town, in a quiet room.

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Jiang Wang slowly retracted his cultivation, controlling the Dao meridian as it surged like a dragon, flying back to the solitary island in the heavens and earth. This concluded his exploration of the ocean within his body for today.

Although the fog of ignorance is indeed frightening, the areas we have explored are recorded in our hearts, forming a map known only to ourselves. As we explore more and more, there will come a day when we can see the entirety of the sea of our being. When direction resides within us, the fear of the fog of ignorance is greatly diminished.

"Master," Dugu's small voice rang out from outside the door.

She was considerate, and would not easily disturb Jiang Wang when he was practicing.

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"What's up" Jiang Wang asked.

"There's an old monk waiting for you in the courtyard!"

"A monk" Jiang Wang was at a loss.

Apart from encountering various individuals within the illusory realm of Taixu, he couldn't recall ever interacting with Buddhist practitioners in the mortal world.

He's still an old monk!

But Dugu Xiao also seemed very confused: “He said he has a relationship with the old master!”

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