340: Chapter 340 Settling in Xuanwu City

Less than a quarter of an hour after Xiaoya notified the City Lord's Mansion, the City Lord's Mansion sent people to verify Chen Hu's cultivation level.

The people who came were a man and a woman.

Judging by his appearance, the man was about forty years old, while the woman looked only in her early twenties.

However, both of their cultivation levels were not low, having reached the Golden Core Realm; the former was at Golden Core Stage 7, the latter at Golden Core Stage 3.

As soon as the two arrived, their gazes locked onto Chen Hu.

They did not use their Divine Sense to probe Chen Hu's cultivation, but relied on their intuition.

But after sensing for a while, they could not determine Chen Hu's specific cultivation level.

The next moment, the middle-aged man bowed slightly: "Greetings, Fellow Daoist. I am Chen Qi, the Chief Secretary of the Great Song Dynasty Immortal Affairs Department, and this is the Deputy Secretary, Wang Fang!"

"Chen Hu greets the two Fellow Daoists!"

Chen Hu stood up and responded quite politely.

After a few simple pleasantries, Chen Qi smiled and said: "Fellow Daoist Chen, would it be convenient for you to reveal your cultivation level?"

"Of course!"

Chen Hu directly revealed his aura at the Spirit Severing Stage Level 9.

"Spirit Severing Stage Level 9!"

Chen Qi and Wang Fang, sensing the aura released by Chen Hu, could not help but shudder in unison.

As for Xiaoya, she was also stunned by the cultivation aura released by Chen Hu, but this was immediately followed by wild joy and excitement.

Because it was she who had received Chen Hu.

She had recruited an Immortal Master at the Soul Transformation stage for the Imperial Dynasty, which was a massive achievement.

Among the surrounding regions, the Great Song Dynasty was definitely the wealthiest Imperial Dynasty.

Plus, they were generous with their spending.

Many cultivators were willing to hold an honorary title in the Great Song Dynasty.

However, while there were many cultivators willing to accept titles, there were not many at the Spirit Severing Realm.

Although the subsidies for the Spirit Severing Realm were quite high, what cultivator at the Soul Transformation stage would lack those few spirit coins?

Therefore, up to now, only three cultivators at the Soul Transformation stage had accepted the honorary Duke title of the Great Song Dynasty.

Seeing the three people stunned, Chen Hu withdrew his aura.

The three of them also snapped out of their daze.

Then, Chen Qi and Wang Fang directly bowed deeply: "Senior, we offended you just now; please do not blame us!"

"It is fine. Those who do not know are not guilty. Let us talk about the main business first!" Chen Hu said dismissively.

"Okay!"

Chen Qi nodded repeatedly and looked at Chen Hu, asking: "Senior Chen, are you truly willing to accept the position of Honorary Duke of our Great Song Dynasty?"

"Yes!"

Chen Hu nodded.

Chen Qi continued: "Then let me explain the benefits of being an Honorary Duke to you, Senior. First, you can receive an annual subsidy of 10 million spirit coins from the Imperial Dynasty. Second, you can choose a top-tier Immortal Mansion. Also, your Family members can all enter the Royal Cultivation Academy to study.

Furthermore, if you hold the Honorary Duke Token and shop at businesses run by the Imperial Dynasty, you can enjoy corresponding discounts.

Finally, there are your responsibilities. If you encounter a siege by Yao Beasts or demons, we hope you can step in to help. The Imperial Dynasty will also provide certain rewards based on your contributions. Can you accept this, Senior?"

"I can!" Chen Hu nodded again.

"Then, do you have any other requests, Senior?" Chen Qi asked again.

"None!"

Chen Qi smiled and said: "Senior, I have one more question. Do you choose to settle in Xuanwu City, or in the Imperial Capital?"

Chen Hu said: "Just in Xuanwu City!"

At this moment, Chen Qi looked at Wang Fang.

The other party immediately took out an Image Recording Stone and activated it. Instantly, moving images of an Immortal Mansion appeared on the wall of the VIP room, and she introduced: "Senior, this is one of the three vacant top-tier Immortal Mansions, called the Liuyun Mansion. This one is located at...!"

After introducing all three Immortal Mansions, Wang Fang asked: "Senior, which Immortal Mansion do you prefer?"

Chen Hu thought for a moment and said: "I will choose the Liuyun Mansion!"

Chen Qi said respectfully: "Very well, Senior. We have registered it. Please wait a moment. We have already notified the City Lord, and he will come personally to issue the Honorary Duke Token to you!"

After about fifteen breaths, a figure flashed by.

A tall, sturdy youth wearing a golden robe appeared in the room.

Seeing the person arrive, the three of them immediately bowed to pay their respects.

The other party waved his hand, his gaze landing on Chen Hu, and then he said with a bright smile: "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Chen. I am the City Lord of Xuanwu City, Shen Chonglou. If you do not mind, you can call me Brother Shen!"

"Chen Hu greets Brother Shen!"

Chen Hu stood up to return the greeting. As soon as this Shen Chonglou appeared, Chen Hu saw through his cultivation level, which was also Spirit Severing Stage Level 9, but his Spirit Severing Stage Level 9 was somewhat weak.

Chen Hu felt that he could slap him to death with one palm.

"Haha, Brother Chen is too polite!" Shen Chonglou laughed, then handed two tokens to Chen Hu and introduced them. One was his Honorary Duke Token, which already contained 10 million spirit coins.

The second one was the Mansion Token, which could be used to freely activate the Formation of the Liuyun Immortal Mansion.

"Many thanks, Brother Shen!" Chen Hu said as he took the two tokens.

Seeing that Chen Hu had accepted the tokens, Shen Chonglou knew the matter was settled and was overjoyed: "Brother Chen, welcome to our Great Song Dynasty. How about this: I will host a welcome banquet at my residence tonight and invite other fellow cultivators in the city to meet you. What do you think, Brother Chen?"

"Then I will respectfully accept!" Chen Hu agreed with a smile.

"That is great. In that case, I will escort you to your residence, Brother Chen!" Shen Chonglou said enthusiastically.

"There is no need for such trouble!"

Chen Hu waved his hand.

Seeing Chen Hu refuse, Shen Chonglou did not insist further, but stated the time for the welcome banquet and politely took his leave.

After Shen Chonglou left, another woman at the Golden Core stage arrived.

After bowing respectfully, she revealed her identity as the manager of this agency and indicated that she could gift Chen Hu some free servants.

Chen Hu knew that the other party was trying to curry favor with him, this big shot at the Soul Transformation stage.

He had no intention of refusing.

Therefore, he nodded and agreed directly.

Seeing that Chen Hu did not refuse, the agency manager was overjoyed and immediately ordered people to bring them in.

Very quickly.

Four young, beautiful female cultivators with cultivation at the Foundation Establishment level were brought in.

The female agency manager introduced them, saying that among these four Foundation Establishment female cultivators, one was the legitimate daughter of a cultivation Family that had committed an offense, and the other three were female Disciples captured when the Great Song Dynasty defeated a certain faction.

Moreover, all four of these women had retained their virginity.

Besides that, under the training of the agency, they had all learned how to serve their master.

"Fine, I'll take them!" Chen Hu was not picky; of course, these four female cultivators were indeed of good quality.

"Lord Duke, just these four might not be enough to manage your Immortal Mansion. My office can also gift you twenty-four female servants at the Qi Refining stage!" the female manager said again.

"Very well, let them come with me to the Immortal Mansion!" Chen Hu nodded.

"Yes, Lord Duke!"

Since the female manager was so sensible, Chen Hu could not just do nothing. He took out a communication talisman and handed it to her: "This is my communication talisman. If you encounter trouble, you can contact me through it, and I can help you once!"

Upon hearing this, the female manager was wild with joy and then personally escorted Chen Hu to the Liuyun Mansion.

Very quickly.

Chen Hu and his party arrived at the Liuyun Immortal Mansion.

After taking out the Immortal Mansion Token to activate the Formation, Chen Hu stepped inside, scanned with his Divine Sense, and then nodded with satisfaction.

The Liuyun Immortal Mansion was built very luxuriously, and the area it occupied was also very vast, reaching over a thousand mu.