Da Xuan Martial Saint-Chapter 464 - 289 Frost North_2

After listening to Lin Yong’s words, Chen Mu pondered for a moment before speaking, "No, I think you’re doing quite well as the acting County Magistrate, so let’s not make any changes for now. You’ll be responsible for handling the various aftermath issues of the losses in Frost County. Just go ahead and issue orders. If anyone refuses to comply, tell them it’s my command."

Although Lin Yong had no martial arts skills, his report on the various losses was detailed and accurate, responding to each point without omission. He also had a comprehensive understanding of the various affairs within the county. Based on their brief interaction, Chen Mu saw no problems with Lin Yong managing the county, except that due to his lack of martial arts skills, he had always been assisting as a minor official under the County Magistrate.

In fact, most places nowadays operated in a similar manner, including Yu State, where people with martial prowess held official positions, while those with actual governance abilities assisted as minor officials at their side.

"This..."

Upon hearing Chen Mu’s words, Lin Yong was momentarily lost for words.

Originally, he had been temporarily pushed into the position, and now that Chen Mu had arrived and peace returned to the county government, it seemed natural to expect a replacement. He did not expect Chen Mu would let him continue in the role.

"But, my abilities are indeed limited..."

"There’s no need to be modest. No one from Ice Extreme Palace has come over for the time being, so I’m the one in charge here. Before any orders come down from above, you will act in the position of County Magistrate."

Chen Mu shook his head slightly, addressing Lin Yong firmly.

In truth, it is easy to invite a deity but difficult to send one away. He did not know what terms were negotiated between Ice Extreme Palace and Seven Profound Sect, but after Seven Profound Sect’s arrival in Ice State, even if the future stabilizes from the demon chaos, they would certainly not simply return to Yu State. Even if they did not directly take over Frost County, they would surely divide and rule it with Ice Extreme Palace, just as Mysterious Mechanism Pavilion, Blood Hidden Pavilion, and other sects set up in Yu County.

"Yes, I will do my utmost," replied Lin Yong, finally accepting the role as Chen Mu’s tone left no room for question.

In fact, having Chen Mu’s approval to oversee everything as County Magistrate was something anybody would long for; after all, with Chen Mu’s endorsement, things were completely different. Even without martial arts skills and just being a stand-in, he would now truly be able to direct all parties under Chen Mu’s name and become a County Magistrate with real authority.

"Alright, if there are other important matters, report to me. As for the previous issues, you handle them at your discretion. You should have prepared a place for me to rest in the county government, right?" Chen Mu nodded to Lin Yong before speaking.

Lin Yong hastily replied, "Yes, I’ll take you there right away." Explore stories at novelbuddy

"No need, you go handle the county’s affairs. Have a minor official take me there," said Chen Mu casually.

Lin Yong thought to himself that he was a minor official, but having served his superiors for many years, he quickly understood Chen Mu’s character: decisive and unequivocal. He respectfully complied and called someone over.

The minor official was even more cautious in front of Chen Mu, not daring to show any negligence. He bowed his head and led Chen Mu out of the county office, walking behind the buildings for a while before arriving at a courtyard.

"Alright, you may leave now," Chen Mu said as he stepped into the courtyard, dismissing the minor official behind him.

The minor official quickly replied, "Yes, my lord. If you have any orders, just call..."

Though Chen Mu was from Yu State, for a minor official like him, a high-ranked figure on the Wind Cloud List was a figure of great importance whom he rarely saw; naturally, his words were filled with respect.

Watching the minor official leave, Chen Mu walked into the courtyard. Although it was not very spacious, it was impeccably clean, and the doors and windows were delicately carved, primarily featuring rosewood, clearly arranged with discriminating taste.

"My lord, would you like to bathe? The hot water has been prepared for you," said several servant girls, standing in front of the bedroom, all around fifteen or sixteen years old and absolutely lovely in appearance. The one leading them, upon seeing Chen Mu approach, did not dare to look up directly at him, instead greeting him with a careful bow and question.

Chen Mu spoke with an even tone, "No need, all of you may leave. If there are any matters, report from outside."

Having traveled back and forth since arriving in Frost County, although he had not encountered any troublesome difficulties, it certainly had been hard work. However, he currently had no interest in indulgence; he still needed to continue tempering his Six Viscera and cultivating the Martial Arts.

As he walked into the room, he heard the young maids who had responded earlier retreating to the outer courtyard; from there, subdued exclamations of surprise could be heard.

"Is he the ’Qiankun Blade’ from the Wind Cloud List? A big figure in the Martial World, actually showed up here."

"I heard he’s the number one of the younger generation across the entire Cold North Path of Eleven State, just over thirty this year, and he’s already comparable to many legendary figures in the rumors."

"He’s even more handsome than I expected."

The young maids probably thought their hushed voices wouldn’t reach Chen Mu’s ears once they reached the outer courtyard, but in reality, their whispers didn’t escape him at all.

However, he wasn’t angered by the maids’ behind-his-back discussions, responding merely with a slight smile, before he stopped paying attention to them. Upon reaching his bedroom, he took out three Ice Crystal Lotus Leaves, as shimmering and translucent as petals.

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Nurturing spiritual objects, six-petaled Snow Lotus.

He had obtained the four remaining portions of the six-petaled Snow Lotus from Leng Zhan, used one portion about half a month ago, and now that he had arrived at Frost County, he had three portions left—his Six Viscera had almost become accustomed to it.

Given the current situation, he would have to stay in Frost County for a considerable period. Although there was no need for too much travel, this was like openly presenting himself to the Sky Demon Sect and Heavenly Corpse Sect. While ordinary Venerables posed no fear to him, the two Eighth Rank Venerables of the Sky Demon Sect, renowned figures on par with top Grandmasters like Qin Mengjun, were still a threat to him.

He was not yet powerful enough to act unopposed in Ice State; he needed to increase his strength as quickly as possible.

[Six Viscera Sutra (95%)]

[Experience: 0 points]

On the system panel, his Six Viscera Tempering had reached 95%, having progressed a bit more and inching closer to its limit. The remaining three portions of ’six-petaled Snow Lotus,’ once used, should bring him close enough.

He still had some spiritual objects in his possession that he hadn’t sold yet. Although he could no longer exchange for nurturing spiritual objects in Frost County, he planned to make another trip to Seven Profound Sect if necessary. For the current Chen Mu, traveling to and from Yu State wouldn’t take long.

Chen Mu looked over the status of his other cultivation practices.

[Heaven and Earth Wheel Seal (Fifth Layer)]

[Experience: 573 points]

To advance each layer of the Heaven and Earth Wheel Seal, a fixed amount of 1000 points of experience is required, but gaining experience becomes harder with higher levels, especially before completing the sixth deduction of the Qiankun Artistic Conception, the efficiency of cultivating the Wheel Seal was very low.

Only after delving deeper into Qiankun Artistic Conception did his cultivation of the Wheel Seal finally start to become efficient, slowly approaching ’The Sixth Layer.’ This layer represents the culmination of application of the Power of Heaven and Earth in the Martial Arts Domain.

[Falling Flowers without Trace (Second Layer)]

[Experience: 972 points]

The skill Falling Flowers without Trace also requires 1000 points of experience for each layer. Although progressing from the second to the third layer is quite challenging, his continuous cultivation has brought him close to crossing into the Third Layer.

According to Chen Mu’s judgment, if he mastered Falling Flowers without Trace to the Third Layer, the final one, along with the Heaven and Earth Wheel Seal at the Sixth Layer, he could perhaps create a ’Domain Embryo Form’ within a three-foot radius of himself!

The difference between a Domain Embryo Form and an actual Domain is stark.

The most evident distinction being, when he covers himself with a Domain Embryo Form, he can at most become light as a feather, almost intangible. To float in the air still requires leverage, but with a real Domain, like that of Qin Mengjun, he would be able to float without outside forces, allowing his fleshly body to truly rise above the ground.

Floating is time-consuming and energy-draining, and not as fast. It’s inferior to his speed on the ground when using the Abyssal Ground Shrink movement technique. However, with a fully formed Domain, he would be able to move through air as swiftly as the Abyssal Ground Shrink.

Chen Mu quickly gathered his thoughts.

He gently picked up a piece of Snow Lotus, placed it in his mouth, where upon contact, it melted like ice and snow, quickly turning into a cool breath that flowed down and settled in the hollows of his viscera.