Jade Capital Peak's Golden Hall Deacon? Miao Yi abruptly lifted his head to look at Chang Huan, who was standing gracefully on the steps in a long dress. He thought he had misheard, but he knew he hadn't. Should he accept this decree or not …
Bo Yan, Shang Liuhuan, Zhuang Youwen and the others reacted the same way. They quickly turned to look at Miao Yi, all of them a little speechless, or perhaps shocked.
He was a deacon of Jade Capital Peak's Golden Hall! What kind of place was Jade Capital Peak? That was the Overlord Residence of Yue Tianbo. It was the hub of the entire Fifth Earthly Branch, the place where the millions of cultivators of the Fifth Earthly Branch were gathered. Deacons who could stand in the golden hall of Jade Capital Peak represented the entire Fifth Earthly Branch's Deacons.
This deacon's rank was not high, but it was high! A Fifth Earthly Road Walker like Feng Ze was on the same level as the other Palace Lords. The Deacon of a Path was actually on the same level as a Palace Advisor, and the Palace Advisor was also on the same level as a Hall Master. In other words, the Deacon of a Path was roughly on the same level as a Hall Master.
A Palace Advisor could directly be promoted to a Palace Lord. A Hall Master could also be promoted to a Palace Lord. A Deacon could also be promoted to a Palace Lord.
However, their statuses were different. Although a Hall Master and an Advisor were of the same rank, which Hall Master in the Wood Traversing Palace dared to sit on the same level as an Advisor? One of them was stationed there for a long period of time, while the other worked by the Palace Lord's side for a long period of time. Furthermore, most of the Advisors of the Palace had come down from the position of Hall Master. Many of the Hall Masters were once their subordinates, and most of their cultivations were higher than the Hall Master's. People like Miao Yi, who didn't receive any salary in name, were an exception.
By the same logic, even though the Deacon of the Path was of the same rank as the Hall Master, he was someone who worked for the Overlord. How could an ordinary Hall Master possibly stand in the Golden Hall of Jade Capital Peak? Some Palace Masters didn't even know what the Overlord looked like.
Once Miao Yi obtained this position, even though his rank wouldn't change much, his status would immediately change. This meant that he would be able to enter and leave Jade Capital Peak at any time to meet the Overlord. He would also be able to voice his concerns in front of the Overlord at any time. Most Hall Masters wouldn't have such authority.
Just like the Mountain Chieftains under Miao Yi. Which of the Mountain Chieftains under him could easily see Miao Yi now?
Bo Yan and the other two Advisors were a little envious of Miao Yi. Like them, they didn't have any real authority, and their positions were the same rank. However, they would rather become deacons on Jade Capital Peak than Advisors of Wood Traversing Palace. There were simply too many benefits to being a deacon by the Overlord's side. Disregarding everything else, the chances of advancing to the next rank were very high. Usually, very few of the Overlord's Deacons would be directly promoted to Envoy after they were promoted a level. Instead, most of them would be directly sent down to become Palace Lords.
This was just like when Ever Peace Manor had ambushed South Edict Manor all those years ago. A certain Deacon from above wanted to become the Manor Head, so he spared no effort in plotting against Yang Qing from behind.
As for the six Deacons of Wood Traversing Palace, they were even more envious of Miao Yi. They felt that Miao Yi had climbed up the ranks too quickly. He had managed to establish a connection with the Overlord so quickly. In the future, he would be able to enter and exit the capital city's Jade Capital Peak!
However, Miao Yi was still a little hesitant about whether he should accept this decree or not. Honestly speaking, although the Deacon didn't have any real authority, the benefits he would receive would definitely not be any less than what he currently had as a Hall Master of two Halls. However, he would lose the right to control his own subordinates. Without subordinates, that would mean that he would have no real authority. He would have very little leeway to make his own decisions, and everything would have to be done according to the wishes of his superiors. Once the higher-ups were unhappy, you would have to sit on the cold bench, and no one would bother to pay attention to you. That was because the only authority you had was to bask in the light of the higher-ups. If the higher-ups didn't give you any light, then you naturally wouldn't have any.
As a Hall Master of a feudal vassal, things were different. He held great authority, and that was real authority. He controlled millions upon millions of followers, and no one would dare to act recklessly against him. Not only would they be afraid that he would mess up the place if he was unhappy, but he would also be able to command his own army. Only the feudal vassals would dare to start a rebellion. Take Yang Qing for example. In the past, he could overthrow his own superior, Lu Yu, in a fit of rage.
However, the Deacon of the Path Deacon didn't have anyone. He didn't have power, and he didn't have territory. If he disliked him, the higher-ups could deal with him if they wanted to. He wouldn't even be able to rebel. What kind of rebellion could he possibly do by himself? The higher-ups wouldn't even have to care about what you thought when dealing with you.
To put it bluntly, being a feudal vassal gave him more freedom. As a Deacon, he had to tuck his tail between his legs. Of course, there were benefits to being a Deacon as well. His horizons and connections would be wider.
"Your humble servant is inexperienced, and my abilities are limited. I do not dare to take on such a heavy responsibility. I hope that the Overlord will find someone more capable! " In the end, Miao Yi still braced himself and refused. He really didn't want to give up the authority he held in his hands. Nothing was stronger than having subordinates in his hands. If he lacked something, he could just rob it.
More importantly, it would be too much for him to become a Deacon with his current cultivation. He might even end up being ostracized. When that happened, he wouldn't even have the ability to resist.
Chang Huan immediately asked, "You wish to defy the decree?"
"Your humble servant wouldn't dare!" Miao Yi continued to refuse, "I'm just afraid that I might mess up the Overlord's plans."
Chang Huan turned around to look at the main hall. Cheng Aofang's voice drifted over, "This is the Overlord's kind intentions. He has allowed you to oversee two halls, and also serve as the Deacon of Jade Capital Peak's Golden Hall. You will be able to answer any summons, and you can stay in your own territory when you have nothing to do. Don't tell me you're unwilling to accept such a wonderful job? If you hadn't done a great service this time, don't even think about it! "
"Uh …" Miao Yi's spirits lifted. 'So it's a part-time job!' He couldn't refuse such a good thing. He immediately cupped his fists and said, "Thank you for the Overlord's grace. Your humble servant accepts the decree!"
He hurriedly stepped forward to receive the decree from Chang Huan's hands. After reading through the contents of the decree and confirming that it was indeed a part-time job, he could finally relax.
Inside the main hall, the corner of Yue Tianbo's lips curled into a mocking smile. When he recalled how Miao Yi had said that he had slept with Ouyang Guang's two daughters, and how Ouyang Guang had nearly vomited blood in anger, he found it hilarious. The next time he met Ouyang Guang, he would bring this brat along. It would be a wonder if he didn't disgust that old man to death.
The people inside weren't fools. Anyone could tell that Miao Yi didn't want to relinquish his authority.
However, Deacons Zhu Shangpo and Yan Ziqiu were a little annoyed. They were Purple Lotus cultivators, yet they had only managed to become Deacons of Jade Capital Peak's Golden Hall. Not only was he a Red Lotus First Grade cultivator, but he also held the territory of two Halls in his hands. Wasn't this just an insult?
However, they had no choice. Miao Yi had done a great service this time. Before killing Bai Ziliang, the Overlord had said that he would be handsomely rewarded. The Third Master of the Heaven Beyond Heaven had also said that entering the Exquisite Treasure Pagoda was a great service. It wouldn't be right not to reward him. After all, neither of them had volunteered to enter the Exquisite Treasure Pagoda on their own. On the other hand, Miao Yi had earned the Overlord's reputation this time. To put it bluntly, this service was earned with his life.
After receiving the decree and thanking the Overlord, the group of people retreated. Bo Yan and the others were speechless. 'It seems like we didn't have anything to do with this. We were only here to serve as a foil and witness.'
As the group walked out of the harem, Bo Yan and the others immediately congratulated Miao Yi. Their hearts were filled with jealousy.
Suddenly, Aunt Qing's voice came from behind, "Advisor Miao, please wait!"
Everyone turned to look at her. Miao Yi cupped his fists and said, "Elder Auntie, what can I do for you?"
Aunt Qing smiled sweetly and said, "The Palace Lord has a decree for you."
"Miao Yi, receive the decree."
"The Palace Lord has decreed that the Hall Master of Suppressing Ninth Hall and Suppressing Tenth Hall, Miao Yi, will officially be the Advisor of Traversing Wood Palace."
"Uhh …" Miao Yi was speechless. In the past, it was just a title. This time, it was for real. He immediately cupped his fists and said, "I, Miao Yi, receive the decree."
Beside him, the three Advisors and six Deacons were almost drooling with envy. This was way too popular. How could they live like this? As expected, as soon as the higher-ups took a liking to someone, their career would immediately soar!
Aunt Qing handed over the jade disk of appointment to Miao Yi, then asked, "Where are you going, Advisor Miao?"
Miao Yi smiled and said, "Naturally, I'm going back to my own territory."
Aunt Qing smiled and said, "Advisor Miao, have you forgotten that you are still a Fifth Earthly Branch Deacon? Now that the Overlord is here, wouldn't it be a little inappropriate for you to not accompany him? The Palace Lord wants you to go back and wait upon him. "She turned around and gestured for him to follow her.
"Uhh … Thank you, Elder Auntie, for the reminder." Miao Yi turned around and immediately cupped his fists towards Bo Yan and the others. "Everyone, please take your leave! We'll drink some wine another day. "
"It's fine, it's fine!" The group of them forced smiles and replied. They had originally planned to hold a celebratory feast for him, but now that he was going to accompany the Overlord, how could he possibly care about them?
After watching Miao Yi leave, Zhuang Youwen suddenly sighed and said, "I never thought that this trip would actually help him achieve his goals. His future is limitless!"
Bo Yan also sighed and said, "The Overlord allowed him to hold two Halls. Anyone with the slightest bit of insight would know that Miao Yi has caught the Overlord's attention. The Overlord is trying to nurture him as a trusted aide, taking advantage of the fact that his cultivation is still low to win him over and provide him with resources to quickly raise his cultivation. Once his cultivation is high enough, I'm afraid the position of a Hall Master will not escape his grasp."
Shang Liuhuan said with a hint of jealousy, "The Palace Lord is still adding fuel to the fire. Isn't he afraid that he'll grow up and endanger his own position?"
Bo Yan scoffed, "With the relationship between the Palace Lord and the Overlord, does the Palace Lord need to be afraid of this?"
He turned around and pointed at Zhuang Youwen, shaking his head and saying, "Old Zhuang, the opportunity to go out with the Overlord is not something that anyone can come across. The Palace Lord didn't invite the two of us, and gave this opportunity to you after much difficulty. Yet you don't know how to perform well. If you were willing to enter that Exquisite Pagoda or whatever, you wouldn't have let Miao Yi monopolize all the glory. I'm afraid the position of Jade Capital Peak's Golden Hall Deacon would have been yours by now. It's laughable that you didn't know how to grasp such a good opportunity. What's the point of being envious now?"
"..." Zhuang Youwen was speechless. Who would have known? Who would have been willing to enter the Exquisite Pagoda in that situation? Even Miao Yi himself was forced into it. Because of this, he even had a falling out with the First Earthly Branch's Overlord, Ou Yangguang.
However, when Zhuang Youwen thought about it, he found it laughable. To think that he had even lectured Miao Yi not to be reckless and to stay calm. Even though he had stayed calm, the opportunity and benefits had nothing to do with him anymore. If he had known this would happen, he would have volunteered to enter the Exquisite Pagoda. Even with Miao Yi's cultivation, he could come out alive, let alone Zhuang Youwen. It was all a daunting experience without any real danger.
The next day, after the Overlord Yue Tianbo left, Miao Yi returned to Suppressing Ninth Hall after guarding Yue Tianbo's door for the entire night.
He hadn't actually left for a few days. When he returned home, Miao Yi didn't mention the fact that he was now the Fifth Earthly Branch's Deacon. To him, it was just a little more benefit. In reality, he was still at the same rank, and it wasn't much of a promotion. There was no need for him to brag about it to his subordinates. Even if he didn't mention it, his subordinates would naturally find out once the news reached them.
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