sbdcsierra Chapter 568 The Scheme of Green Bamboo
Chapter 568 The Scheme of Green Bamboo
Three days later.
When Shen Xu woke up again, the morning sun had already risen.
He rubbed his groggy head. His mental state was already not good, and the fatigue from days of travel had made him feel weak even after resting for a few days.
He got up, shook off the morning dew, and pushed open the door to walk out of the courtyard. He was going to get something to eat.
The small courtyard he rented was in an area with many ordinary people, mostly locals who had lived in Cuizhu City for generations and made a living from various local specialties.
Along the way, there were women carrying bamboo baskets to buy vegetables still covered in dew to sell at the market, and elderly people sitting in front of their doors whittling bamboo strips to make small handicrafts...
The aroma of steamed bamboo rice wafted in the air.
In Green Bamboo City, as long as people aren't too lazy, they can always find a way to make a living.
As for the wealthy outsiders, they mostly lived closer to 'Tongyuntai', where the buildings were more magnificent and they enjoyed more benefits.
Shen Xu felt that Uncle Wang might prefer to live with these ordinary residents, so he chose to rent a place here.
After simply eating a bowl of bamboo shoot and shredded pork noodles at a street stall, Shen Xu felt that his energy had recovered considerably.
He was very satisfied with the ordinary life in Green Bamboo City. In three days, he got to know many kind-hearted residents. The city had complete facilities, good public security, and harmonious neighborly relations.
Aside from the bustling commercial area, the overall pace of life in Cuizhu City is relatively relaxed.
The food is a fusion of various regions, and while the flavors tend to be mild, there are also restaurants that serve strong flavors.
Although there are some minor flaws, they do not detract from its overall excellence.
He now needs to know the attitude and quality of the higher-ups. If they are acceptable, he will prepare to pay the money and return to Xingchuan Domain.
As for the person who exerted influence on him, they never appeared, leading him to wonder if what happened that day was just a coincidence.
If there really is someone who hasn't made a move against him for so many days, then they probably don't harbor much ill will towards him.
Although he really wanted to talk to that person, the person refused to show up, and there was nothing he could do.
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Tongyuntai is the most central building in the entire Cuizhu City. It is a five-story jade tower that rises from the ground and is located in Cuizhu Square, the highest point in the city with the most open view.
The square is paved with blue jade stones, clean and dust-free.
The tower is neither stone nor wood, but seems to be carved from a special material, and its entire body exudes a gentle and pure blue-green glow.
Its general outline can be seen even outside of Green Bamboo City.
Tongyuntai is not only the place to apply to join Emerald Bamboo City, but also the location of the Emerald Bamboo City Elder Council and the Green Bamboo Guard Headquarters.
Shen Xu had been in Green Bamboo City for some time, so he naturally knew exactly how ordinary people could join Green Bamboo City.
First, you need to submit an application, stating your identity and background. After passing the review, you can pay money to take the test of the Heart Path, which is used to prevent vicious people from infiltrating Green Bamboo City.
If there are no problems with the path of enlightenment, one can pay 10,000 Nourishing Yuan Pills after taking the oath to officially become a resident of Emerald Bamboo City.
It's a pity that Wu Shang is already over ten years old, otherwise he could have saved five thousand Yuan Nourishing Pills.
Upon arriving at Tongyun Terrace, just as he was preparing to apply what he had learned over the past few days, a woman in a green dress gracefully approached him. "I wonder if you are Wu Hen, Young Master Wu?"
"Um... that's me! Miss, what can I do for you?" Shen Xu asked, somewhat puzzled.
"The Grand Elder wishes to see you. Do you have time to meet with him?"
"Huh?" Shen Xu looked completely bewildered.
Can I know why?
"I'm sorry, I was just relaying the Grand Elder's message. Please don't make things difficult for me, Young Master Wu."
After hesitating for a moment, Shen Xu replied, "Since the Grand Elder wishes to see me, a junior, I naturally have no reason not to."
"Then please follow me, Young Master Wu."
Following the woman in the green dress, Shen Xu arrived at the fifth floor of the tower.
The higher you go, the fewer people there are. By this point, there are very few people left; they are mostly high-ranking officials and managers from Emerald Bamboo City, and each of them exudes a very solid aura.
Young people like the woman in the blue dress do exist, but they are very few and far between.
When they saw the woman in the green dress bring a stranger here, they couldn't help but show surprise.
"Elder, I have brought Young Master Wu here." The woman in the green dress knocked on the door.
"Please come in!" came an old voice from inside the room.
"Young brother, please have a seat!" Gong Zhao put down the documents in his hand as soon as he saw Shen Xu and gave him a kind smile.
"Xiaoyun, go brew some good tea."
"Yes!" the woman in the green dress replied and then left the room.
"How have you been feeling these past few days in Green Bamboo City, young man?" the old man asked with a smile.
"Emerald Bamboo City is very good. The Grand Elder must have put in a lot of effort to manage such a city well."
"Haha... The reason why Emerald Bamboo City has become what it is today is not just my achievement, but the result of the efforts of all the residents of Emerald Bamboo City."
"I wonder what brings you here, Elder? I don't recall doing anything inappropriate," Shen Xu asked bluntly.
"Young brother, you've misunderstood. I invited you here today not to interrogate you, but to invite you to join Green Bamboo City."
I wonder if you, young man, would be willing to join Green Bamboo City and become a part of this big family.
"May I ask why?"
"It's very simple, because you are a genius, and Green Bamboo City is never stingy with geniuses."
"How do you know I'm a genius?" Shen Xu asked, somewhat puzzled.
Could it be that the people who tested him were from Emerald Bamboo City? But he had only been in Emerald Bamboo City for one day. How could they have reacted so quickly?
"Isn't a twenty-year-old Qi Sea Realm cultivator a genius?"
I checked your travel itinerary, and if I'm not mistaken, you probably came to Green Bamboo City because you were looking for a place suitable for ordinary people to live in.
Although it hasn't been long, young man, you're highly regarded by the neighbors. Green Bamboo City is a good fit for you.
Upon hearing the old man's words, Shen Xu was taken aback; how could he have forgotten about that?
He thought he had disguised himself as quite ordinary, but such a young Qi Sea cultivator would probably stand out anywhere.
"Why did the Grand Elder notice me? Don't tell me it was just a coincidence."
"It is indeed a bit of a coincidence that people from Fengyulou came to Cuizhu City to inquire about your whereabouts. I naturally cannot ignore the fact that people from Fengyulou are interested in you."
Although I don't know why the Wind and Rain Pavilion wants to find out about you, young brother, I have tried my best to cover for you, but there are bound to be some loopholes." There was a hint of regret in the elder's voice.
"Damn! The Wind and Rain Pavilion is trying to find out about me. Could someone have already come looking for me?" Shen Xu suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.
"If I agree to join Emerald Bamboo City, can the Grand Elder make Wu Hen disappear from Emerald Bamboo City completely?" Shen Xu looked up at the old man in front of him.