In Taiping Prefecture, a sudden appearance of a City God caused both shock and suspicion in all directions.
Some chose to observe cautiously.
Some sought to establish friendly relations.
Some were curious to investigate.
And there were those harboring sinister intentions.
Chen Jichuan ignored them all, focusing on both governance and cultivation.
In terms of governance,
Aside from relying on the Golden Flower Sect, he traveled through the Netherworld and the world of the living, searching for unjustly killed spirits of the past years, carefully selecting those he could make use of. He also scouted among frustrated, aged scholars and martial artists in the living world for talent.
Although it was difficult to find anyone truly exceptional in the short term,
Being the City God, Chen Jichuan had endless time at his disposal.
As for cultivation,
