Chapter 26: Anecdotes of Immortals, Busy Retreat_2

For he would find that his rigorous study for over a decade was considered less valuable in the Emperor's eyes than those demons who only knew how to deceive and bewitch people's minds.

At least those demons are exempt from tax, they can become honored guests of high officials, and are worshiped by countless people.

Yet he himself is impoverished, still burdened with corvee and taxes. A single word of 'hardship' hardly describes his plight.

Therefore, it is understandable that Sun Siwen is frustrated and disappointed at this moment. A few complaints are only human nature.

Although Lu Yuan feels that if he were to report Brother Sun to the government, he would definitely not escape a crime of banishment based on these words.

But who is he?

A novice seeker of longevity, the Arrow God of Dayu Mountain, one who shares the same lifespan as Heaven, how could he commit such an act of betraying a friend?