Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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As soon as the voice of Black Impermanence reached the City God Temple in the north of the city, all the underworld officials in the temple were shocked. The City God did not dare to send his subordinates and rushed over himself. As soon as he appeared, he bowed deeply: “When did Minister Impermanence arrive in our jurisdiction? We, the City God Temple, have failed to welcome you properly. We have been far too negligent!”
Black Impermanence waved his hand: “It’s because I didn’t want to disturb you. City God, I ask you, do you know who owns this tomb outside?”
Mr. Gu couldn’t see the City God’s form, and only after hearing his address did he realize that the man in the black suit had actually invited the City God. He was even more surprised: “Master Quan, didn’t you usually invite underworld messengers? Why did he invite the City God? What is the relationship between the City God and underworld messengers?”
Quan Yongzhen squeezed out his voice through clenched teeth: “The underworld messengers in this area are under the jurisdiction of this area’s City God.”
“A superior-subordinate relationship?” Mr. Gu said. “That would be so convenient. Why don’t you invite him over normally instead of going through the trouble of hiring a messenger from the underworld?”
Quan Yongzhen: “…”
What the hell is this “Why don’t they eat meat porridge?” question?
Mr. Gu asked in surprise, “Master Quan, why aren’t you saying anything?”
Quan Yongzhen: “Hehe.”
Mr. Gu was puzzled by Master Quan’s sudden silence and anger. Meanwhile, the Black Impermanence had made progress. His disciple glanced out the car window and immediately recognized the place: “Isn’t this Director Sima’s house?”
Tuan Tuanyi was very envious: “Director… he was so rich while he was alive, I never thought he would be an official even after he died.”
The underworld official seemed a little embarrassed upon hearing this: “The Sima family has some influence in Fengdu. His uncle is also the head of the security office on the Yellow Springs Road in Fengdu, and he usually has some dealings with our office. Later, Director Sima passed the national civil service examination and came to our North City Land Office. He worked diligently and his year-end evaluations from Fengdu were consistently excellent. After considering all factors, that’s why he was promoted so quickly.”
Tuanyi: “…”
What kind of unfair and broken society is this?
Black Impermanence clearly knew the ins and outs of the matter. He quickly coughed to interrupt the conversation, saying, “I have something I want to discuss with him. I would like to invite Director Sima to come and have a talk with me.”
The local deity dared not delay and immediately set off, returning shortly with a distinguished-looking underworld messenger, clearly the kind of person only a wealthy family could afford. The moment this messenger appeared, before he could even bow to the Black Impermanence, his gaze fell in shock onto the window: “Who dug up my grave like this!”
Everyone: “…”
Quan Yongzhen’s expression also turned awkward for a moment. To be honest, from the other person’s perspective, things were indeed quite bad.
Despite the awkwardness, the person couldn’t be left unattended. Quan Yongzhen forgot that he was angry with Mr. Gu and quickly stepped forward to explain why he had asked him to come out.
Director Sima was reluctant to cooperate: “They dug up my grave, they deserve to be taught a lesson, right?”
The leader who brought him there quickly tried to reason with him: “Director Sima, you can’t be so narrow-minded. This isn’t grave digging, it’s archaeological work! Don’t talk about you, which of the Three Kings and Five Emperors’ tombs hasn’t been dug up? We can’t lose our social responsibility just because we’re out of the mortal world! Archaeological work is about studying the history of the human world, it’s very meaningful, and it helps many cultures!”
Director Sima said reluctantly, “That’s still disturbing my mausoleum. How is that any different from tomb raiding?”
Upon hearing this, Black Impermanence’s expression darkened, and he said in a low voice, “Nonsense! Tomb raiding is illegal and against the law. The archaeological team has the necessary development permits and is not operating for profit. How can you conflate the two?”
Director Sima paused, his gaze vacant, as if he had realized something.
The City God then whispered to him, “Right now, our Underworld is working together with the mortal realm to reform. At this crucial time, our Underworld staff must work together and set an example. Don’t even mention you; my family’s graves were dug up eight hundred years ago. What did I say? Do you know how much effort scholars in the mortal realm have put in to deduce our past history? My only regret is that I died too poorly and couldn’t leave behind more ancient books and artifacts for people to refer to. As a local official, you should also understand this principle.”
Director Sima was suddenly enlightened, his eyes filled with tears: “You are right, sir!”
Black Impermanence was also moved and exclaimed, “This local deity is indeed progressive in his thinking and can serve as a role model.”
City God waved his hand sheepishly: “Not at all, if Minister Hei appreciates it, please put in a good word for me in Fengdu during the year-end evaluation.”
Quan Yongzhen: “…”
Quan Yongzhen stared in astonishment at the ideological education session, only to see that Director Sima had already turned around, wiping away tears: “Master, I have buried a Fangtian Hua Seal in the main position of my tomb. If you dig it up and sprinkle some white wine on it, it will not disturb the mortal world in the future.”
Quan Yongzhen quickly came to her senses, and while he was astonished to find that it was such a treasure as the Fangtian Hua Seal, he thanked him with great joy.
After a moment’s hesitation, Director Sima spoke again: “Furthermore, my book box is buried in the southwest corner. Inside are ancient books I’ve treasured for many years, as well as my own poems and essays. You can take the ancient books to study, and the poems and essays… If possible, could you please publish them for me? I’ve written so many articles over the years, and I believe my achievements are no less than those of Li Bai and Du Fu, yet I remain unknown in the mortal world. If these poems could be included in elementary school teaching materials, I would forever remember this kindness!”
Elementary school supplementary teaching materials… what a cultured person with goals! Quan Yongzhen: “…I’ll recommend them as much as I can.”
Director Sima smiled faintly, raised his hand and waved it, and Professor Li, who was still unconscious on the bed, let out a soft groan, as if he was about to wake up.
However, upon seeing the two disheveled men lying next to Professor Li, his expression suddenly changed: “These two are tomb raiders! The jade pendants around their necks are my burial goods!”
….
In the end, the archaeological team not only rescued Professor Li, but also captured two tomb raiders who they initially thought were villagers who had wandered into the village, making it a very fruitful outcome.
Mr. Gu listened in fits and starts, completely bewildered. Seeing that Master Quan had already begun arranging for the people in the temple to dig up the seal, he was still astonished: “It’s done already?!”
What was the ritual? What about exorcising demons? How come the matter was resolved without even burning a single piece of paper?
Master Quan was even more upset than him, feeling as if he had just gone through an interview, and he began to have deep doubts about the nature of his profession: “Alright.”
Mr. Gu looked at the group from Taicang Sect in shock and couldn’t help but suggest to Master Quan, “Master Quan, I think this approach is better. It’s economical, environmentally friendly, and doesn’t attract attention. Let’s do it this way next time we encounter something like this.”
Master Quan: “…”
Can’t you be a little kinder?
Mr. Gu didn’t understand what he meant either, but at this moment he really looked at Taicang Sect with new respect and even took the initiative to step forward and shake hands: “Master Wei, thank you very much, you have been a great help this time.”
Wei Xi, thinking of the other party’s department, also acted very politely. Upon hearing his words of thanks, he immediately suggested, “Mr. Gu, you don’t need to be so polite. We also have something to ask of you.”
Mr. Gu didn’t take it to heart and chuckled, “That’s great, I’ll definitely do my best.”
Wei Xi: “Really?”
Mr. Gu: “Tsk! Don’t you trust me? I keep my word. If I refuse you, I’m a dog!”
After saying that, he went to Master Quan and sighed, “This Master Wei looks young, but he is very steady in his work. He even asked me for help. What ability do I, from the Department of Culture, have to help him? He really knows how to save face for people.”
Master Quan: “…Hehe.”
Mr. Gu: “What is Master Quan laughing at?”
Master Quan looked at the pitiful fool who was unaware that he had been targeted by some organization with pity, and for a moment he felt a sense of relief: “It’s nothing, you’ll find out in time.”
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