Chapter 555 Branch chief of the deer mountain branch
"My guess is that they offered you the chance to research some strange incomplete cultivation art with a colorful tale behind it that makes it seem it hides more secrets than it seems and with how giddy you were, the art is likely a rare one that not many have interacted with.
Then with the cultivation art out of the way, they must have tagged at your other proclivities, and when it comes to proclivities there is only one that goes toe to toe with your incessant desire to pull one over the Order, and that is food.
Did they offer to fund all your meals there? Though somehow that feels insufficient. The Deer Mountain Kingdom isn't exactly the Three Fires Empire or the White Baobab Kingdom that are renowned for having good restaurants.
Having your meals sponsored doesn't mean much if there is no place to redeem the offer, and knowing you, as much as you love food, you hate exposing yourself to the outside world more.." something suddenly flashed in Mao Yunru's eyes.
"But it wouldn't be a problem if they brought the restaurant to you in the safety of the branch. So what is it, a chef or will they be sending you food from different restaurants all over the continent on set days of the week?" asked Mao Yunru with a sweet smile.
"Did Senior Enlai and the rest consult her on their offers before they brought it forward or something? How could she be this accurate, and that last guess...Damn! I wish I had thought of it earlier!"
lightsnοvεl.cοm Yang Qing had a mix of emotions flooding through him. One of them was fear, and the other was regret.
"From your look, it seems I am right, O.A.T.H K.E.E.P.E.R Qing.." Mao Yunru smugly as she did a celebratory fist pump which she quickly hid in embarrassment when she saw the weird looks she was getting from the other customers.
"You win, Mao Mao, that little judge from before has become dangerously insightful in the shortest time.." Yang Qing said with a sigh of gratification.
"You think I'm fit now to take the title of world canvas, with your title as oath keeper, you don't need world canvas too, do you?" Mao Yunru said with a light chuckle.
"You're enjoying this aren't you?"
"A little, and I'm a little curious about what other titles you hold?" she said as she fluttered her eyes which made Yang Qing gulp a little.
"I'd expect nothing less from the empress rumor hoarder.."
"Can't you compliment me a little.." Mao Yunru said with a soft pout before her demeanor changed to a slightly serious one.
"Be safe out there.." she added.
"I will, besides, after the incident that just happened, it's bound to be the safest place. There is a special inquisitor already dispatched, and the spirit council is likely keeping a close eye on the area.
It's highly unlikely for there to be any incident. The preparations made from the Order guarantee that to some level..." said Yang Qing without going into too much detail.
"OK..how is your friend? You and senior Hao Da are still close?"
"We are, and he is doing okay, though I haven't been able to talk to him yet. He, the branch chief, and the last surviving inquisitor are still unconscious as they undergo the final round of their treatment.
The treatment itself is going well though..."
"Them being unconscious in some sense can be considered a reprieve in some sense, because once they wake up.." Mao Yunru left the following words unsaid as she let out a somber sigh.
"That loss, won't be an easy thing to bear. The seniors at the Judicial Review Committee seem to be anticipating it, as they guess that they may choose not to resume their roles there.."
The mood turned somber and was only turned lighter when Yang Qing made an offer.
"I'll save some recording talismans for you and bring them with me when I come back.."
"Thank you, Qing.." Mao Yunru sweetly said with excitement in her.
"No problem.."
The meal went on for hours as they bantered, and exchanged laughter and tales, during the time, until it came time for Mao Yunru to live as she still had cases to supervise and her cultivation routine to maintain.
They reluctantly parted with Yang Qing promising to reach out via the communication talisman.
With everything he had in mind finally sorted, Yang Qing made his way to the quaint courtyard of the Judicial Review Committee.
He was going for the final briefings before he had to leave for the Deer Mountain Branch. From his team of three, there would also be an additional member which was a personnel from the administration department.
Every branch has one, and they're in charge of the day-to-day running of the branch. They are in charge of monitoring all resource expenditures needed for the functioning of the Order, from the arrays to the cultivation chambers to the monthly disbursed resources to the Order, and any emergency need that may arise.
They were integral to the smooth operation of the branch. The Deer Mountain Branch would be getting another administrative personnel to temporarily step in for the previous one. Though the previous one was not injured, or called over for the attack as they were not front-line personnel, they were nonetheless affected by the events.
The shock that came from losing one's colleagues, while the rest were heavily injured, was not something light. That personnel member had been recalled back and would remain on standby until the branch chief, Hao Da and the last inquisitor had healed up. They would then get to decide what was next for them.
The administrative personnel attached to Yang Qing was a veteran. His name was Mo Guang, and he had been to over 50 different branches across the continent during his tenure as a branch administrative liaison. He later retired from the role when he broke through to the palace realm and went on to become a trainer for administrative liaisons.
With the dire state of the Deer Mountain Branch, with Yang Qing lacking any experience as a branch chief, Mo Guang was called back temporarily because of his vast experience which would be needed to hold the branch together until the next team was decided.
From what he was told, Mo Guang had already left for the branch, so Yang Qing would get to meet him there.
Once everything had been explained, a gold eagle guard was dispatched to Yang Qing to bring him and his team to the branch. They could have gone by themselves, but with the goal of Blue Flame Soul Crow Syndicate unknown, the Order couldn't take any chances, so Yang Qing was transported by a gold eagle guard to the domain realm, and had him protect them during the journey over, and only left them once they were over the skies of the Deer Mountain Range.
There was already a team of special inquisitors along with formation specialists in preparation for laying down the array, Elder Xi Si, had mentioned that was to cover the whole range. In no simple terms, the range could be considered the Order's backyard presently.
"I guess I am now the Branch Chief of the Deer Mountain Branch. Well, these are words I never thought I'd say.." Yang Qing wryly said as he pushed open the entrance to the branch.
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