Chapter 82: Found a Job!

"Xue Qinghe" secretly curled their lips in disdain—now they remembered him.

How many times had they been thrown under the bus on this journey?

"I didn't get the chance either. When Royal Uncle sent people to try and abduct Mr. Dan Heng, we saw Prince Zhu and stopped making contact."

"Besides, even if Mr. Dan Heng could see through the Spirit Hall's ambitions, it doesn't mean he has a countermeasure. The national conditions are different. Since he doesn't even fully understand them, how could he possibly devise a solution?"

"Xue Qinghe" shook their head, feeling immensely relieved.

Thankfully, they had already intercepted Mr. Dan Heng. Even if he had a countermeasure, it wouldn't be shared with the Heaven Dou Empire.

That meant the Spirit Hall still had a chance!

Prince Xue Xing also nodded repeatedly and swiftly shifted the topic, ceasing to praise Dan Heng.

"That man has no spirit power, yet has a deep connection with Star Luo Empire's Prince Zhu. His identity is probably questionable. I believe it's best not to engage with him further, so I left immediately."

"The fact that he could perceive the Spirit Hall's ambitions is his greatest value to us."

"As for what should be done, that is the responsibility of the Heaven Dou Empire's civil and military officials. Are we saying that our entire court is inferior to some rural commoner?"

Prince Xue Xing immediately started discrediting Dan Heng, belittling him as if he were of no value at all.

"Xue Qinghe" sneered inwardly. It was obvious.

Prince Xue Xing was downplaying Dan Heng's influence to claim the credit for himself and "Xue Qinghe."

However, this suited "Xue Qinghe" perfectly.

"Yes, Emperor, Royal Uncle makes sense. If he is just a commoner, he has no expertise in statecraft and is not fit for any significant role. If he has ties to Prince Zhu, then his identity is questionable, and we should not employ him lightly."

"Xue Qinghe" and Prince Xue Xing exchanged words back and forth, smoothly brushing past the issue.

Emperor Xue Ye nodded slightly, agreeing with their reasoning.

"Very well. However, remember this for next time—always ask more questions and never hesitate to seek advice. Regardless of his identity, his insights are beneficial to us."

Emperor Xue Ye's tone was gentle, not blaming them for anything.

After some further discussion, he asked if they had any rewards they wished to claim.

Since they were all members of the royal family, there was no need for empty formalities. They could ask directly.

"Royal Brother, may I hold onto mine for now?" Prince Xue Xing chuckled.

A promise from Emperor Xue Ye could be incredibly valuable in the right circumstances!

Emperor Xue Ye pointed at Prince Xue Xing, laughing as he scolded, "You sly fox. Decades have passed, and you haven't changed a bit."

Prince Xue Xing scratched his head sheepishly, appearing completely innocent—though in reality, he was a cunning and opportunistic man.

"Xue Qinghe" also smiled outwardly but was fuming inside.

Only those who had been manipulated by Prince Xue Xing knew just how cunning he truly was!

"Father Emperor, I also have nothing I wish for at the moment. I'll do as Royal Uncle does."

"Fine, fine… But don't forget to consider how we will deal with the kingdoms and duchies secretly controlled by the Spirit Hall. If we start aggressively revoking fiefs, even the nobles who aren't under their control will feel threatened."

Emperor Xue Ye spoke solemnly.

"Understood…"

Meanwhile, Dan Heng's family went to a large market to buy furniture.

The three women, each a peerless beauty, dressed in the most ordinary clothes and covered their faces with cloth to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Only their eyes were visible.

In this way, they successfully avoided attracting excessive attention.

Of course, curious glances were still inevitable.

While purchasing furniture, Dan Heng noticed a job recruitment plaza.

After finishing their furniture shopping, they went to check it out.

The plaza was filled with recruitment booths from various academies, merchant groups, carriage companies, and more.

To enter, one had to register at the entrance and list their skills.

Dan Heng went to a registration booth, paid five copper soul coins, and began the process.

Many others, dressed in simple clothing like him, were also registering.

"Name, age, home address… Are you a soul master?" the fast-speaking old man at the booth asked.

"No. Just an ordinary person. Are there any librarian positions available?" Dan Heng inquired.

The old man looked surprised and gave Dan Heng an odd look. "Why would you want a cushy, low-paying job like that? You won't make much—this is Heaven Dou City. You won't even afford a house!"

"If you're neither a soul master nor have a martial soul, you have no competitive edge."

"Have you studied a lot of books? Have you worked as a teacher or shopkeeper before?" the old man asked again.

"I worked in a library before and read many books. But I haven't been a teacher or shopkeeper," Dan Heng answered truthfully.

The old man clicked his tongue twice and gave Dan Heng a disappointed look, as if he were wasting his potential.

"You young folks just don't know how to be ambitious! It's frustrating to watch! If you're not a soul master, why haven't you learned a trade or gained more knowledge? With your current situation, even if you get in, no one might hire you."

The old man sighed repeatedly, looking at Dan Heng with genuine concern.

A young man with no skills—how would he survive in Heaven Dou City?

His worry turned into a desire to lecture Dan Heng.

Dan Heng, feeling somewhat embarrassed at being looked down upon, smiled awkwardly. But since the old man meant well, he didn't take offense.

Just as he was about to say something—

A cheerful voice suddenly called out from behind.

"You're looking for a librarian job? Come with me! The Blue Tyrant Academy's library happens to be short on staff. But the salary is low—only three gold soul coins a month."

Dan Heng turned around and saw a beautiful woman in a simple dress speaking to him.

The old man and the others also looked at her.

"Blue Tyrant Academy?! Isn't that the only soul master academy in Heaven Dou City that caters specifically to commoners? I didn't expect them to recruit here!"

"She's so beautiful! Could she be the legendary Liu Erlong, the one rumored to have a scandal with her cousin…?"

"I told you this guy wouldn't have trouble finding a job! That woman must have taken a liking to him!"

The crowd erupted in whispers.

From their chatter, Dan Heng picked up a lot of useful information.

(End of Chapter)