Early in the morning on March 2, Zhao Xing received a message from the earth mirror.

[Liu Tianning invites you to join the ‘Top Exploration Team of Shiyang Cave Sky’. Do you accept the invitation? 】

"So fast? Lao Liu is so reliable!" Zhao Xing was overjoyed.

He originally thought that after Liu Tianning was approached by Princess Youruo, he would not have time to arrange and investigate the group formation.

Therefore, after he came out of Wanfa Palace yesterday, he immediately sent a message to Xia Jing, asking him to get the 'investigator's quota' as soon as possible.

If he still doesn't believe it today, he plans to talk to Tian Yan about it.

Prepare with multiple hands, whichever hand is stronger will do.

I didn't expect Liu Tianning to be so reliable.

Got it done today!

"Accept!" Zhao Xing quickly chose to accept.

Then several more messages appeared in the mirror.

[You have joined the ‘Top Exploration Team of Shiyang Cave Sky’! 】

[Liu Tianning appoints you as a senior investigator! You have obtained the qualification of ‘senior investigator’. 】

[Liu Tianning appointed you as the ‘Deputy Envoy of the Top Exploration Team of Shiyang Cave Heaven’. You already have the authority to invite and expel other members. 】

[Number of members of the ‘Shiyang Cave Top Exploration Team’: 2/30]

[Shiyang Cave Sky Top Exploration Team Mission (not available yet), can be actively submitted (all categories, all regions). 】

"Teacher is awesome!" Zhao Xing couldn't help shouting. "This is called professional!"

He originally expected that Liu Tianning would only set up an investigation team, with at most three or four places, but he didn't expect that he would directly set up an investigation team!

All categories, all regions, now he can go anywhere in Shiyang Cave.

Moreover, directly appointing him as the "Deputy Envoy of the Regiment" will give him the authority to recruit people.

"He works efficiently, no wonder Emperor Wu likes him." Zhao Xing praised in his heart, "And he has so many avatars, what's the point of dealing with one Princess Youruo? A hundred of them are not enough, but I missed him."

At the end of the mirror, there is a private message from Liu Tianning.

[Permissions have been opened for you, please do not come to Wanfa Palace unless you have important matters. In addition, 10 team members are reserved, and you can decide the rest by yourself.]

Seeing this news, Zhao Xing thought: "Liu Tianning asked me to reserve ten places. It seems that my guess is correct. Someone has asked him to do something."

"Princess Youruo, Murong Qing, and maybe other acquaintances."

Zhao Xing didn't know Liu Tianning's background or network.

Because when he knew Liu Tianning well in his previous life, Lao Liu was already extremely powerful. If there was any background behind him, the only one left was Emperor Wu.

But the Liu family in Taihe County, Daoyuanzhou, is a millennium-old family. From the time of Taizu to the present, there have always been people who have been high-ranking officials in the court. Liu Zonghai, the founder of "Liu Chuan Bian Fa", was once a second-rank official.

Lao Liu is also a descendant of a well-established family. He has connections and a normal network of connections.

However, although Liu Tianning is the most outstanding person of this generation, he is not the current head of the Liu family. Although his father is not alive, he still has several brothers who are still serving as officials in the court.

"With this qualification, the next thing will be much easier to handle." Zhao Xing thought to himself.

Zhao Xing will not abuse the quota. Except for the 10 that Lao Liu said he would reserve, every remaining quota is extremely precious.

Now Liu Tianning may not know how valuable these places are, because there are still relatively few dignitaries coming now. In addition, they only know that something good will happen, but they don't know how big this good thing is.

Zhao Xing also had to anticipate that Liu Tianning would have to use quota to fill in others later.

"However, even if I can only make the decision and use three or four places, it is still a huge favor."

"If this quota is used properly, it is related to the rise and fall of a family." Zhao Xing said secretly.

First, determine the ownership of the two quotas: Chen Shijie and Long Xiao.

There is definitely no way for these two guys to get the qualification of 'senior detective'.

Before the quota was tightened, it was not easy to obtain the qualification of a senior explorer.

There is no time to go through the process for the quota of intermediate investigators, let alone high-level ones?

Lao Chen and Long Xiao could approach Yang An, but Yang An was a military commander after all, so it would not be as convenient for a farmer like Liu Tianning to handle the matter.

After the policy is tightened, it will become even more difficult.

Because Yang An is suppressed by King Liang - Yang An once offended King Liang. Although he was re-activated, it does not mean that King Liang has forgiven Yang An. Even if King Liang does not speak, the factions under his command will subconsciously suppress Yang An.

"Whether Lao Chen's fate can be changed depends on this," Zhao Xing said secretly.

As for Xia Jing, Zhao Xing is waiting for news about him.

If Xia Jing can handle it himself, then he can save a quota.

When Dongtian Lingxiu breaks out, of course the fewer members in the group, the better, and it is best if they are acquaintances, otherwise it will be difficult to share the benefits.

After replying a message to Liu Tianning, Zhao Xing went out.

Zhao Xing obtained his quota on March 2nd, and everything in Shiyang Cave was as usual. Most people still didn't know what was about to happen.

Until the morning of March 7th, many princes, nobles and thousand-year-old families suddenly appeared in the Shiyang Cave.

Also in the evening of this day, Xia Jing hurried to Shiba Sophora Tree Courtyard and knocked on the door.

Zhao Xing opened the door and Xia Jing came in and said:

"Zhao Xing, you were really right! Something big is about to happen!"

"Oh? What's the matter?" Zhao Xing asked.

"The specific matter is not clear yet, but my father got me a few spots as scouts."

"He said that only if you obtain this qualification can you participate."

"Investigator?"

"Don't talk so much now." Xia Jing took out the ground mirror and said: "I have got you a spot as an intermediate explorer of the Extreme Night Sea. I invite you now. You should accept the invitation quickly and we will talk about it in detail later."

Zhao Xing saw this, smiled and stretched out his hand: "Brother, don't be anxious, sit down first."

"Don't worry?" Xia Jing said, "You have no idea what this means. My father and uncle have been walking around these days. Uncle Xiao (Xia Mansion's fortune teller) only had to lose fifty years of his life before he had this opportunity. Give it to me."

We set up a high-level exploration team for the Extreme Night Sea."

"But even though I am a high-level investigator, I can only give you a place as an intermediate investigator...Huh? Why can't I invite you?"

Xia Jing was busy for a while, but found that he could not invite Zhao Xing.

The ground mirror shows [the other party is already a senior explorer and cannot be invited]

"What?" Xia Jing was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Zhao Xing. He had already sat down to drink tea.

"You, when did you become a senior detective?" Xia Jing was surprised and unsure.

"I told you not to rush." ​​Zhao Xing said, "Sit down first and let me tell you slowly."

This time Xia Jing calmed down a little and sat down.

Zhao Xing had already prepared some words: "I also made a mistake in this matter."

"Since the last time I calculated that you all have good luck, I thought that if everyone has good luck, then this is a matter involving the entire Shiyang Cave."

"Yes, my uncle said so too." Xia Jing nodded.

Zhao Xingdao, "It just so happened that at that time, the various exploration and investigation tasks related to Shiyang Cave Heaven were greatly reduced, and the assessment of various qualifications was slightly tightened."

"That day, I went to see my teacher Liu Tianning."

"The teacher is a fifth-grade Sinong. He seemed to have noticed the anomaly, so he applied to create a 'top exploration team'."

Zhao Xing's statement completely confused the cause and effect. It seemed that he was just lucky and happened to climb the big tree Liu Tianning.

It was not him who noticed and guided all of this.

"Top?!" Xia Jing's eyes widened, "A top-notch exploration team of all categories, all regions, unlimited?"

"Yes." Zhao Xing nodded, "I'm lucky, the teacher is just suitable for this kind of thing."

"No wonder you told me not to worry." Xia Jing said, "It turns out that your kid already has a better one."

"Brother Xia, do you need to join my team?" Zhao Xing asked, "I can give you a place as a senior investigator, one that is not subject to geographical restrictions."

Xia Jing said in astonishment: "You have the final say?"

Zhao Xingdao: "Teacher is very busy. After creating this regiment, he doesn't care about other things. He appoints me as the deputy envoy of the regiment, so I can recruit people freely."

"..."

Xia Jing simply didn't know what to say.

I thought that he had a prominent family background and had an advantage, but I didn't expect that Zhao Xing not only became a senior detective, but also had a quota.

But it's no wonder.

Zhao Xing went to see Liu Tianning on March 1st. Liu Tianning took care of the matter on the same day and passed it the next morning.

As for Xia Jing, it was March 4th that he figured out how to get his quota, and it was actually done on March 7th.

If such a good thing is done one day late, the difficulty will increase dramatically.

Now Xia Jing is considered to be one of the first batch, he has obtained the qualification of senior explorer (limited area).

If it's a few days later, it will be very difficult for the princes and ministers to obtain the qualifications for high-level detectives.

The quota for intermediate explorers will be all over the place, because this is the admission ticket.

"Your quota is very precious. I expect that someone will come to say hello to your teacher in the future. Now he delegates power to you, but that may not happen in the future." Xia Jing said, "Are you sure you can really let me in? I'm afraid it will be difficult for you."

"This is easy to handle." Zhao Xing said, "Your exploration team is retained. If this happens, you can transfer it back."

Xia Jing still couldn't decide to pay attention, because he took advantage of this matter. Although the relationship was good, it couldn't be in vain.

Zhao Xing naturally saw Xia Jing's hesitation: "Brother Xia, in our relationship, do you still need to consider worldly interests?"

"When you come in, you are also helping me. My teacher will definitely put people in. Your presence can also increase my right to speak."

"If you meet any powerful kid who doesn't have eyes, you will still have to rely on your father's name to support him."

After saying this, Xia Jing felt much better.

"OK."

After a pause, Xia Jing stopped talking.

Zhao Xing pretended to be angry and said: "Look, I'm not happy anymore. You can say whatever you want! Do you think you don't treat me as a brother?"

Xia Jing suddenly said: "Brother Zhao, do you still have many places?"

"Yes, in addition to the positions reserved for you, Chen Shijie, and Long Xiao, I can also decide on a few places."

Xia Jing said: "My cousin Ji Ziyun is the prince of Pingyang County. The last time you asked me to send someone to Baibing Daoyuan, it was because of my uncle's relationship. If you agree to let him in, I owe you

A favor.”

"I was originally going to be with him, but now that I'm here, my father and uncle will definitely send me to ask you and bring him with me."

"In that case, it's better for me to say it."

Xia Jing's aunt married into the clan, Pingyang County, not in Pinghai Prefecture. Instead, it was in Yuanmu Prefecture nearby, which is where the future master craftsman 'Yue Lingzhi' invested by Zhao Xing went.

When Zhao Xing wanted to send Yue Lingzhi to the Baibing Dao Academy in Youyuan Mansion in Yuanmu Prefecture, Xia Jing went through his uncle's relationship.

However, Xia Jing was actually a little hesitant when he said this.

The main reason is that Yuanmu Prefecture is a bit far away, and Zhao Xing is from Pinghai Prefecture, so he may not be willing to accept this favor.

"What's so difficult about this?" Zhao Xing smiled, "Of course you can."

Xia Jing really thought too much, and Mr. Zhao was eager to find more connections from other states.

"Okay, without further ado, I will go back to discuss it now."

"Hurry," Zhao Xing said, "I plan to leave tomorrow."

"Wait for my news." Xia Jing left quickly.

After Xia Jing left, Zhao Xing sent a message to Liu Tianning.

Lao Liu only said that he would not be disturbed by going to Wanfa Palace, and sending messages was nothing.

There are so many idiots, so much time to read the news.

Sure enough, Liu Tianning replied after a while.

Still a very short sentence:

[I know, you will accept favors according to this standard in the future.]

Zhao Xing was also filled with emotion when he saw the reply.

"Of the 30 places, Lao Liu and I occupy two places. Excluding the ten places that Lao Liu requested to reserve, and excluding Lao Chen, Long Xiao, Xia Jing, and Ji Ziyun. There are still 14 places that can be decided by me.

.”

"Every quota is calculated as a favor according to the standards of the county king. Even if I don't go to the spiritual show this time, my harvest will exceed expectations."

Zhao Xing never expected that becoming a disciple of Liu Tianning would bring such great benefits.

Who would have thought that Liu Banfeng, who would become ruthless in the future, would be so partial to his disciples now?

With Liu Tianning's relationship, he must now know the importance of the exploration team he created!

However, he still did not take back Zhao Xing's authority, just because he wanted to gain some connections for his disciples.

The standard is not low, at least he must be at the level of a county king, or a Wuhou as powerful as Xiahou.

"There will inevitably be people who make things difficult for Liu Tianning, but he has shouldered the pressure, leaving the favor to me as a disciple."

Zhao Xing also lamented the wonder of fate. In his previous life, he was beheaded by Liu Tianning and had a psychological shadow. He never thought that in this life, he would become Liu Tianning's favorite disciple.

…………

March 8, Mao hour.

Xia Jing came to visit again, but this time there was a fair-skinned young man in fine clothes next to him.

"Zhao Xing, this is my cousin, Prince Pingyang Prince Ji Ziyun."

"Cousin, he is Zhao Xing, a good brother I met in the army. He gained millions of military exploits in the war, was granted the title of Yuan Ranghou, and is now a sixth-grade guard captain in the Divine Power Army."

Ji Zijun smiled and cupped his hands and said: "I heard from my cousin that Yuan Ranghou was extremely talented, but in just over two years, he was promoted from an official to the sixth rank; in the plain barbarian war, he even masterfully conquered the Fire Dragon Pass and the Soul Sacrifice Pass, which is really impressive.

He is a role model for our generation, and it is my blessing to meet him today."

Ji Ziyun had obviously done enough homework before coming, and even found out that Zhao Xing was a civil servant.

When he spoke, he was extremely polite, and there was no trace of the prince's airs.

"The crown prince has given you too much praise, so you should not take it seriously." Zhao Xing turned sideways and returned the courtesy, "Please move to the small courtyard and take a seat."

"Please." Ji Zijun reached out and walked half a body behind Zhao Xing from the courtyard to the main hall.

When we sat down in the main hall, we quickly became familiar with Xia Jing as they were both young people.

Xia Jing said: "My cousin also joined the army. I remember he joined the army in the thirteenth year of Jingxinli, right?"

Ji Ziyun nodded: "I joined the Yingtian Army in February of the thirteenth year of Jingxinli. However, there was no war at that time. In September, I transferred to a civilian position and served in Jiutian Yingyuan Mansion for two years. During this period, I also passed through Nanyang County, but I didn't

To Gucheng.”

"At the beginning of the fifteenth year of the Jingxin calendar, my grandmother passed away, so she took a temporary post and left Yingyuan Mansion, went to Jingzhao Mansion to attend the funeral, and then went to Yuanling to observe mourning for three years before returning to Yuanmu Prefecture last month."

Zhao Xing bowed his hand and said, "Your Majesty, you are benevolent and filial."

Ji Zijun's grandmother was the aunt of Emperor Jing in terms of seniority. However, this aunt was younger than Emperor Jing and was not qualified to enter the imperial mausoleum. She could only enter the clan Yuanling mausoleum.

Ordinarily, there is no need to observe filial piety for three years, but Zhou Li has stricter regulations on the royal family.

Emperor Jing was quite strict with the clan. During the reform and reform, he also killed a lot of brothers, sisters, uncles, children and nephews (most of them were killed by the King of Liang), so the relatives of Emperor Jing also abided by the rules.

Ji Ziyun said: "Marquis Yuan Rang does not need to call me Prince. If you don't mind, just like Qilin'er, just call me Brother Ji."

"Cousin, what do you mean by my nickname?" Xia Jing was a little embarrassed.

His surname is Lin Yun. Qilin is an auspicious animal. When he has a son, there is a saying that he is "happy to have a unicorn". Yun is the sun, and the overall meaning of Xia Jing's surname is that auspiciousness shines and the future is bright.

When Xia Jing was born, his father was overjoyed and shouted, "I am so happy to have a Qilin son today!" So his nickname was Qilin, and Ji Ziyun and other relatives called him Qilin son to show their affection.

Zhao Xing smiled: "In this case, I will boldly call you Brother Ji. You don't have to call me Yuan Ranghou, brother. I have never expressed my name, so you can just call me by my first name."

Ji Zijun was slightly surprised, and Xia Jing explained: "Zhao Xing is only twenty-two years old now. He left home to join the army before he was twenty, and the elders in the family have not yet named him."

"Only twenty-two?" Ji Ziyun was even more surprised, "You are three years younger than Qilin'er?"

Zhao Xing was born as a commoner, but now he is a sixth-grade guard captain. He is only twenty-two years old, which is really surprising.

It took a little more than two years to go from being a petty official to being promoted to the sixth rank. Anyone with no status and background would be able to reach where he is today. Anyone who hears this will find it amazing.

"It's just some luck." Zhao Xing said modestly.

"Cousin." Xia Jing said helplessly, "Don't call me by my nickname anymore!"

"I can't change my habits since childhood." Ji Zijun spread her hands, "Besides, what's wrong with the title Qilin'er? You are the Qilin'er of the Xia family!"

"Do you think it sounds good to me to call you 'Little Badger'?"

"..."

"Hahaha." Zhao Xing couldn't help but be amused by the two brothers.

…………

After seeing off Ji Ziyun and Xia Jing, the two parties agreed to set off on March 10, intending to occupy the land in advance.

Long Xiao and Chen Shijie had also made preparations. After receiving the notice, they simply moved into the Shiba Huailiu Courtyard.

March 9, early morning.

"Da da da da da~"

The long-lost sound of bamboo horses sounded, vaguely accompanied by the sound of gongs and drums.

"Marquis Yuan Rang! Come out and receive the reward!"

Zhao Xing ran out and saw Gao Ming riding a bamboo horse at the entrance of the courtyard, with a team following behind him.

When Emperor Jing was awarding the reward, there were flying boats, jade Ruyi, and strange beasts.

The flying boat is a Qilin flying boat, the best of the fifth level. This vehicle not only has excellent functions, but is also a symbol of status.

As long as you see the Qilin Flying Boat, you will know that there is a marquis sitting inside.

A flying boat is a flying vehicle used for formal occasions.

In addition, there is a ‘bronze beast-headed chariot’, which is also the top grade of the fifth level.

The blue-eyed dragon and lion were specially used to pull Zhao Xing's cart.

At this time, behind Gao Ming, there were two strange beasts more than three meters tall. Their heads were like lions, but their limbs and bodies were all covered with silver dragon scales.

The eyes are like copper bells, without eyelids, and the eyeballs are slightly protruding and appear cyan.

This is a hybrid dragon beast. Both of its levels are at the Earth Evil Realm, but its combat power is comparable to that of human warriors in the early days of Tiangang.

"Brother Gao, why are you the one delivering the rewards? Isn't this the job of a courtesy officer?" Zhao Xing said with a smile, "Your business is really broad."

"Hey, I'm just one of the chief officials of the Rites Supervisor of Yangcheng." Gao Ming said proudly.

"It's amazing." Zhao Xing praised.

Gao Ming pretended for a second, and then complained:

"Hey, my boss is not easy to deal with either."

"After you have finished your glorious ceremony, aren't we the errand boys doing the rough work?" Gao Ming said, "You don't know, brother, I have to watch thousands of strange beasts in the past few days, and everyone has to take care of them.

It smells bad."

Gao Ming said it miserably.

"Brother Gao, thank you for your hard work."

"Don't just talk, I'm still waiting for a reward from Marquis Yuan Rang." Gao Ming smiled and stretched out his hand.

"Hahaha, easy to say." Zhao Xing had already prepared a 'red envelope' for the reward officer. He waved the envelope and more than a dozen gift boxes flew out of the room.

The big gift box flew into Gao Ming's hand, and the small gift box was distributed to the people behind him.

"Thank you for the reward, Lord Marquis!" Gao Ming held the box and bowed seriously.

"Thank you for the reward, Lord Marquis!" the people behind also shouted.

"Bring it in for the Marquis." Gao Ming waved his hand.

After a while, those who led the lions, those who carried the boats, and those who played gongs and drums came in.

Wait until the crowd leaves.

Zhao Xing was planning to take a look at the two blue-eyed dragons and lions.

"Chi~" Two dragons and lions snorted twice.

Immediately, a black shadow jumped out and stood in front of Zhao Xing, hunched over and roaring at the two dragons and lions.

"Meow!"

The two dragons and lions immediately took a few steps back.

"Hahaha, for such a big guy, we are not as powerful as Aotian." Long Xiao laughed.

"Is he jealous?" Chen Shijie also smiled because Shanmao blocked Zhao Xing and refused to let him pass.

Zhao Xing touched Aotianmiao's head: "That's a horse that pulls a cart. How can it be compared with you, the son of Marquis Yunxiao? Be good and get out of the way."

Aotianmiao held her head high and ran to the side.

"Zhao Xing, these two beasts are not easy to tame. Do you want help?" Long Xiao rubbed his hands, "I beat my two tiger beasts into submission."

"No need." Zhao Xing said lightly.

Then he exerted the pressure of Tiangang Realm and approached step by step.

The two blue-eyed dragons and lions backed away step by step, not daring to look up at Zhao Xing.

"Shua~" Zhao Xing jumped onto the bronze beast-headed chariot, picked up the reins and shouted: "Come here, put it on yourself!"

The two blue-eyed dragons and lions, after being shouted at by Zhao Xing, actually obediently put themselves into the chariot rope.

"Buzz~" The animal head on the chariot lit up, and the two blue-eyed dragons and lions raised their front hooves and roared to the sky.

Zhao Xing stood on the chariot, motionless, and with a flick of the reins, he controlled the chariot to fly across the manor's pasture.

Seeing him taming two ferocious beasts so quickly, Long Xiao couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

"Zhao Xing's strength has improved again."

"That's right." Chen Shijie looked at the figure on the chariot and sighed with emotion. "I never thought that the boy from Gucheng would become the indomitable Marquis Yuan Rang in just two years."

"When you helped him, did you think you would benefit from him today?" Long Xiao asked with a smile.

"Who would have thought?" Chen Shijie shook his head. "He can easily get even a position like a senior detective."

"Let's go, there will be many good things to come in the future." Long Xiao patted Chen Shijie on the shoulder and strode towards Zhao Xing.

Chen Shijie smiled and followed.

On March 10th, the sun in Shiyang Cave disappeared one after another, leaving only one big sun hanging in the sky in the whole cave.

At the same time of day, in various areas, spiritual lights suddenly rose into the sky.

Various strange phenomena also appeared in the sky above Yangcheng.

Until noon, the three kings of the military world announced that the entrance and exit of Shiyang Cave would be blocked and people would not be allowed to move around.

At three quarters of noon, the Superintendent of Agriculture announced that Shiyang Cave was upgraded to a blessed place.

Zhao Xing's long-awaited cave show is finally here!
Chapter completed!