Primordial Era: This Heavenly Emperor is Too Powerful

Chapter 74: Is this how you test cadres?

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Yaochi nodded in agreement upon hearing Haotian's arrangement.

With the Golden Lotus of Merit as a means of protection, the other spiritual treasures of the Jade Pool were no longer of such importance.

She herself also had a spiritual treasure bestowed upon her by the Taoist Ancestor.

Then, the Jade Pool put away the Golden Lotus of Merit after a hundred years.

"Then thank you very much, Your Majesty!"

Haotian waved his hand upon hearing this.

"It's all a small matter!"

After giving Yaochi the spiritual treasure, Haotian casually handed the Lotus Lantern to Yaoji.

"Little sister!"

This Lotus Lantern is now at your disposal.

Let's use it like this for now.

We'll talk about the future later.

These days, you need to make the most of your time for spiritual practice.

You've seen our current situation.

Those emperors can't do anything to me, so they'll probably turn their attention to you.

Moreover, even if I knew they would plot against me, I couldn't prevent it.

After all, they are saints.

Their methods were unknown even to me when they were first used.

Even if you avoid it once, it can happen again.

At that time, all you can rely on is your own cultivation.

Upon hearing Haotian's words, Yaoji, who was still in a daze, finally came to her senses.

He then exclaimed in surprise, "Brother, are you really going to give me the Lotus Lantern?"

"Thank you very much, brother!"

As she spoke, Yao Ji happily put away the Lotus Lantern.

Seeing that Yao Ji had put away the Lotus Lantern, Haotian said, "Alright!"

I've given you the spiritual treasure; you must cultivate diligently from now on.

"Let's call it a day if there's nothing else."

"yes!"

Seeing Yao Ji leave, Yao Chi also said, "This concubine will also return to Yao Chi Wonderland first."

The peach trees need to be replanted.

After saying this, Yaochi rose and gracefully departed.

Seeing that everything had been arranged, Haotian got up and returned to Taiwei Palace.

At this moment, Zhulong quickly completed the handover with Huangtian Laozu.

He immediately took the "grand gift" from the dragon clan and headed straight for Taiwei Palace.

Immeasurable Heavenly Venerables!

After waiting for so long, the opportunity has finally arrived.

The most important thing is to send the big gift as soon as possible.

Otherwise, who knows what other unexpected trouble might occur later?

Upon arriving at Taiwei Palace, Zhulong immediately said, "Your Majesty!"

Zhulong requests an audience!

Upon hearing Zhulong's voice, Haotian became somewhat curious.

They just dispersed, why are they coming to our door again?

A grand gift?

Haotian was unaware of the Dragon Clan's grand gift.

After all, Haotian didn't have time to pay attention to the Dragon Clan after they submitted to him.

He's either in seclusion or on his way to find fault.

After finding fault with someone, someone else finds fault with you.

"Come in!"

Upon hearing this, Zhulong entered the main hall of Taiwei Palace.

"Your subject, Zhulong!"

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Upon hearing this, Haotian glanced at Zhulong.

"What business does Minister Zhulong have?"

Upon hearing this, Zhulong replied, "I have come here to present tribute from my dragon clan."

This is the gift list!

As they were talking, Zhulong presented the gift list.

Then, with a flick of his sleeve, he released all the "tribute" offerings.

Looking at the "pile" of gifts in front of me.

Haotian was speechless.

After carefully reviewing the gift list, Haotian frowned slightly.

After a moment of contemplation, he finally spoke, "I have accepted the tribute from the Dragon Clan."

From now on, the clam maidens will no longer need to offer tribute; the current clam maidens are sufficient to serve us.

Upon hearing this, Zhulong chuckled and said, "Your Majesty need not refuse."

Your Majesty is the Primordial Heavenly Emperor, who devotes himself to the affairs of the Primordial World every day.

It's only natural to relax when you have free time.

Isn't enjoying a fine wine and watching some song and dance the perfect way to relax right now?

You need to know how to enjoy yourself!

My Dragon Clan is an expert in this area; you can trust me.

Since we're going to relax a bit, we naturally need to improve the quality.

Therefore, I humbly believe that the matter of presenting pearl maidens as tribute should not be stopped!

Did the tribute of clam-women cease?

How can that be?

If we don't offer the clam maiden as tribute, then we'll have to add more of the other things.

Clams are a renewable "resource".

While some other spiritual materials can be regenerated, their sources are ultimately unstable.

If all the pressure is put on the spiritual materials...

The dragon race is going to be very busy from now on.

However, Haotian stared blankly at Zhulong after hearing his words.

After a long while.

Haotian slowly said, "Fellow Daoist Zhulong!"

The number of clam maidens you have presented as tribute this time has reached 70,000.

With these clam maidens choreographing songs and dances, how big of a stage do you think I should arrange?

If ten or so people form a song and dance troupe.

How long will it take me to read it once?

If you were to send a batch of tribute every ten thousand years thereafter...

"Wouldn't I need to assign them a special position to settle them down?"

Haotian had barely finished speaking when Zhulong immediately interjected, "Your Majesty's words are truly insightful!"

As expected of His Majesty, his thinking is truly agile!

Why didn't I think of this method?

The resettlement issue has now been resolved.

Your Majesty need not refuse any longer.

This is a token of our Dragon Clan's goodwill.

We must not betray such sincere hearts!

Looking at Zhulong's enthusiastic sales pitch, Haotian was speechless for a moment.

I was just saying it casually, and you actually went along with it?

I suspect that you are trying to disrupt my Daoist mind!

Is this a test for cadres?

I, Haotian!

They cultivate the path of immortals and gods, how could they not withstand such a test?

Haotian then said, "I have felt the sincerity of your Dragon Clan."

If I do not accept it, I would be failing your dragon clan's good intentions.

However, it is ultimately not appropriate to receive at this frequency.

How about this?

Regarding the clam maiden, we'll just have to send a batch as tribute every year.

but.

The clam maidens who were offered as tribute all had to have a cultivation level of at least Xuanxian.

The quantity of each batch can be smaller, but the cultivation level cannot be low.

Upon hearing Haotian's words, Zhulong immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Just accept it!

As for the requirements for cultivation level?

That's not the point!

He's just a mere immortal.

The Dragon Clan's power is out in the open, although their cultivation levels aren't all that impressive.

But that's only because the dragon race's cultivation level is stuck due to the influence of karma.

With the Dragon Clan's resources, cultivating a batch of Xuan Immortals every Yuanhui is a piece of cake.

The resources consumed are negligible compared to the other spiritual materials offered as tribute.

I'll think about it.

Zhulong hurriedly replied, "Your subject obeys the decree!"

The Dragon Clan will fulfill His Majesty's orders without fail!

Furthermore, I request permission.

Let me handle the matter of establishing the Bureau of Song and Dance!

Would Your Majesty grant my request?

Upon hearing Zhulong's request, Haotian waved his hand impatiently and said, "Alright!"

It's yours to handle!

If there's nothing else, you should go and get busy!

If you fail to perform your duties properly...

"I will not let you off easily."

Upon hearing Haotian's approval, Zhulong hurriedly said, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty!"

Your Majesty, I will certainly handle all matters well and will not fail to live up to your expectations!

"Your subject takes his leave!"

Seeing that Zhulong was about to retreat, Haotian quickly said, "Wait!"

You should take these clam maidens back with you first.

We'll talk about it once you've made all the arrangements.

Upon hearing this, Zhulong quickly replied, "Yes!"

With a wave of his hand, Zhulong took the clam maiden away and slowly withdrew from the main hall.

After the Candle Dragon departed.

Haotian then began to examine the spiritual materials that the Dragon Clan had presented as tribute.

After scanning the area, Haotian nodded.

not bad!

Not only do they have spiritual materials, but they also have several innate spiritual treasures.

Although the rank was not high, it was enough to reward meritorious officials.

Innate spiritual treasures will only become more and more precious in the future.