140: Chapter 140 The Cui Family, Letter of Recommendation!

Shen Yi's heart stirred.

The Intelligence Probability in his mind triggered abruptly!

[Congratulations, young man, you have triggered a hidden quest!]

[Accept this assessment... Return rate 500%]

500%?

Another 500% return probability?

Shen Yi was instantly shocked!

However, the Intelligence Probability didn't reveal any information, so he could only watch eagerly...

The Official of the Ministry of Personnel didn't open it either, holding it in mid-air.

After a long stalemate, they couldn't help but cough.

"Lord Shen, this is for you... please open it yourself!"

Seeing this, Shen Yi was stunned for a moment.

Then, he saw Pei Lingshu give an almost imperceptible nod.

He suddenly realized something, and with some anticipation, he took the item into his hands!

He slowly opened it!

Looking through the entire document, Shen Yi was indeed a bit puzzled.

This didn't look like an assessment task.

It looked more like... a family letter.

The letter was written with a few quick, sweeping strokes, expressing deep gratitude!

[To Shen Yi: My daughter, Cui Chaoyue, was in mortal danger. Fortunately, you intervened and saved her, allowing her to escape calamity and be reborn, preserving her life and her purity.]

This kindness is immense; the entire Cui Clan is deeply grateful and will never dare to forget it.

I observe that your demeanor is as deep as an abyss, your talent is extraordinary, you possess the strategy to govern the world, and you have the potential to save the world; you are by no means an ordinary person.

As one of the Five Surnames and Seven Great Clans, the Cui Clan holds the Dao lineage of the aristocratic families. Today, we are breaking the rules to include you in the Direct Subordination Plan.

From now on, you will receive the protection of the Cui Clan's heritage and the support of our aristocratic resources, sharing in the Luck of our great family and embarking together on the grand trend of the Immortal Dynasty.

We repay the debt of saving a life with the prospect of your Dao career; we entrust your lofty ambitions for the world to the Foundation of our aristocratic family.

May you not live down your natural talent, rise with the momentum, advance in unity with the Cui Clan, and gallop across the Nine Heavens.

We hope that one day, we can meet in person. Respectfully written by Cui Dongshan.]

Holding the dossier in his hand—ostensibly an assessment book, but in reality a recommendation letter—Shen Yi's fingers couldn't help but tremble.

Although the Intelligence Probability had given him the return probability, and he had some expectations, he never imagined...

There would be such a heavy gift!

The Five Surnames and Seven Great Clans are the people standing at the very pinnacle of the Jing Kingdom.

It is no exaggeration to say that this group controls the lifeline of the Jing Kingdom!

According to Pei Lingshu, even the current Pei family is lacking by quite a bit...

He had originally thought that what he would get in exchange this time would be nothing more than some money as a token of gratitude, or a substantial hush money payment.

He didn't expect... it was actually a damn recommendation letter?

What is a recommendation letter?

It means someone vouches for you, someone takes responsibility; if something goes wrong, the person who recommended you bears full responsibility.

A recommendation letter?

No!

A backer?

Yes!

Shen Yi's pupils suddenly constricted.

He couldn't even speak.

This heaven-sent fortune... was it really true?

Pei Lingshu gently held down Shen Yi's trembling hands, and then said to the two Officials of the Ministry of Personnel.

"My Lord has accepted it... Thank you, you two Officials."

The Officials of the Ministry of Personnel didn't know who had specifically entrusted this to them.

But this item... being able to be inserted into the Ministry of Personnel was enough to be called reaching the ears of the heavens.

As mere seventh-rank officials, they naturally didn't dare to ask more.

They slowly cupped their hands.

"Since that is the case... we shall take our leave."

"I will see you two out."

"Thank you for your trouble..."

The Spirit Demon Storm roared mercilessly.

After a long while, Shen Yi finally snapped out of it.

He slowly sat down on the stone stool.

His back was already soaked through.

Pei Lingshu handed the tea to Shen Yi's lips.

Looking at the clear soup and green leaves, Shen Yi suddenly asked.

"If I'm not mistaken, Miss Pei, you exerted some effort, right?"

"Otherwise, how could a small fry like me... deserve such high praise from this Mr. Cui?"

"In the Early Stage of the Jing Kingdom, entering officialdom required the sponsorship of aristocratic families. People in the countryside would live in seclusion to cultivate a reputation, and the Nine-Rank System was practiced."

"Family status first, moral conduct second, and talent last."

"There are no poor families in the High Grade, and no powerful clans in the Low Grade."

"Although the Jing Kingdom now promotes based on talent, the Nine-Rank System has not been abandoned."

"It has only been hidden."

"And this recommendation from the Five Surnames and Seven Great Clans... there are not many people in the world who can possess one!"

"For a nobody like me, getting some hush money was already the best-case scenario."

"Not being killed was already considered a stroke of heaven-sent Luck."

"To be able to obtain this item... after calculating everything, I'm afraid it's only Miss Pei's handiwork."

"Are there some things that you can tell me now, Miss Pei?"

Pei Lingshu blew on the tea and said indifferently.

"I couldn't say before, but now that this recommendation letter has been issued, I can say it."

"In your eyes, this recommendation letter is incredibly precious."

"However, this recommendation letter is the most insignificant part of the entire Cui Chaoyue affair."

"It's just that there are too many high-level matters that I cannot explicitly state... I can only briefly retell some of it for you."

Shen Yi naturally listened attentively.

Pei Lingshu said indifferently.

"The current Five Surnames and Seven Great Clans... are led by the Alliance of the Zhao-Jun Li Clan and the Longxi Li Clan."

"They are showing their sharp edge."

"So much so that the other Five Surnames and Seven Great Clans have to keep their heads down."

"The appearance of Cui Chaoyue facilitated the transaction between the Cui Clan and the Pei family."

"Gradually, there is a posture of Fusion."

Shen Yi understood immediately...

And then he actually gave a bitter smile.

"I'm afraid the Cui Chaoyue affair is just a bit of a garnish, a precursor, right?"

Pei Lingshu, however, said earnestly.

"Not so..."

"Cui Chaoyue is very important..."

"According to the information I know... in Cui Chaoyue's hands, there is a weapon to destroy the Zhao-Jun Li Clan."

"It's just that this item requires waiting until Cui Chaoyue is completely revived before it can be used."

Shen Yi was shocked, and then he stopped asking further questions.

Pei Lingshu continued.

"Keep this recommendation letter private for now... outwardly, it should not be revealed as being from the Cui Clan."

"Instead, it is a recommendation letter from Mr. Taiji of the Taishang Wuji Mountain in Pingyang Prefecture."

"This point is to protect you."

"As for that Direct Subordination Plan, it is particularly important."

"The Jing Kingdom is currently too heavily constrained by Immortal Sects and aristocratic families, which is why this plan was established."

"This plan can bypass the complex official structure of the Immortal Dynasty... with administrative affairs going directly to the Little Yellow Gate, and military affairs going directly to the Northern Prefectural Division."

"It's just that the tasks issued are somewhat too harsh... ordinary Cultivators and officials find it difficult to complete."

"Therefore, the selection process is extremely cautious!"

"It is not known to outsiders."

Shen Yi's mouth twitched.

"Then, by letting me in, aren't they letting things slide?"

Pei Lingshu said indifferently.

"If you aren't the one inserted, naturally someone else will be."

"Aristocratic families won't let go of any place with profit."

"Supporting a Puppet, using the power of the family... obtaining remuneration, split three-seven."

Shen Yi's lips twitched.

"Working hard for so long... the family only takes three?"

Pei Lingshu glanced at Shen Yi and sneered.

"What are you probing for?"

Shen Yi remained silent.

Pei Lingshu said with amusement.

"You have accomplished such a big thing; how could the Pei family and the Cui Clan have the face to covet such a small thing?"

"Not only do they not want it... they will even take the opportunity to stuff some into your hands."

Shen Yi was overjoyed and immediately hugged Pei Lingshu and spun her around in a big circle.

"Thank you, thank you..."

"Put me down!"

"Ouch... why are you so unable to take a joke!"

"Lord... Lord..."

"News has come from Panshi County!!!"