I have Immortality In The Cultivation World

East City.

Land God Temple.

Years of natural disasters had tormented the people but had increased the incense offerings.

Few pedestrians were seen on the streets, yet near the Land God Temple, the noise of human voices buzzed, as a long line of incense burners and believers stretched out.

Priest Huang, the master of the temple, now appeared even more profound than a few years ago, his robe embroidered with gold and silver threads, and around his wrist hung a string of beads that shone with a crystal green luster, which upon closer inspection were carved from low-grade Spiritual Objects.

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"There are fewer people seeking divination today!"

Putting on airs, Master Huang instructed the serving Child, "Tomorrow, spread the word that after the lord has been promoted, he advocates for the people of Linyang in the Yin Division’s Yellow Register. Burning incense and worshiping can increase one’s virtues in the underworld."

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"As you command."

The Child bowed to accept the order, then reminded, "Should we first inform the Earth God? Those idlers and storytellers, with no filters on their mouths, might easily exaggerate..."

The Land God Temple was now the ruler of Linyang County. Just by giving an order on the street, those people could exaggerate the report to make him seem like a True God who presides over life and death, the rise and fall of all spirits.

"It doesn’t matter, even if believers come knocking later, just push me forward, claiming it to be nonsense and a distortion of my words."

"The Earth God’s promotion is imminent, lacking only incense and the power of wishes. Qingyun Province is not like Linyang; it’s a place of countless deities. I don’t understand how deities socialize, but there should be an exchange of courtesies!"

Master Huang stroke his long beard, saying, "Hence, the common people should understand the Earth God’s difficulties and endure further hardship. I will take the blame and be cursed for it!"

"Understood."

The Child couldn’t help but admire him. No wonder Master Huang stood out from all the other temple priests and became the most trusted person of the Earth God; this loyalty was unmatched.

It was said that when the Earth God took his post, he would bring Master Huang with him to the City God Temple in Qingyun Province, to serve in a high position.

After the end of his mortal life, he could even become an officer in the Yin Division, creating a different path for himself!

As they were talking,

suddenly, a few dry thunders sounded from the sky, booming as if exploding right by one’s ear, causing Master Huang to fall to the ground with a thud.

Right after that, the majestic voice of the Head of the Inspectorate was heard. Upon understanding the content, Master Huang instantly turned pale with fright.

The Earth God knew all too well about the goings-on at the temple.

The servants of gods never believe in gods themselves; rather, they are part of a community of interests. Deities need incense, and temple priests need money!

The line of believers reacted very quickly. When they heard the voice, they scattered in all directions, with the braver ones even stealing some of the incense money before running away.

Master Huang, lying on the ground, yelled, "Quick, summon the Earth God!"

Buzz!

Within the temple, the deity’s statue burst into a golden radiance, from which a figure manifested.

Adorned in a splendid brocade robe and with hair as white as snow, it was the Earth God of Linyang County. His eyes swept over the fleeing believers, and he couldn’t help but sneer.

"All are but opportunists!"

Master Huang crawled over, knocking his head in reverence, "Greetings, Earth God."

"Hmm, you are doing well!"

The Earth God was quite pleased with this loyal subordinate and said, "I have always been cautious in my actions. It’s been over a year since the incident; no investigation will be of any use now."

"Go and reassure the others in the temple and wait at ease; in the future, everyone will go to Qingyun Province!"

"I will obey your decree."

Master Huang breathed a small sigh of relief; he had often relied on the Earth God’s name to wield power and fortune.

Should the Earth God come to harm, not only would he lose his power, but he would also face a hundredfold retribution.

The Earth God nodded slightly. He did not tell Master Huang that the investigation of deities did not focus on evidence and laws like mortals, but rather, it only required the use of secret techniques to probe divine souls.

All truths would naturally be revealed!

The creation of disasters that poisoned the people was an undeniable act, but the Earth God was not afraid to flee.

In the end, only some mortals had died. If he shared some benefits with the investigating monks, the deities would let bygones be bygones.

The Earth God had heard and seen much of such affairs and knew that the so-called protection of deities over a domain was nothing more than a pretense to harvest incense offerings. They would never truly sympathize with or protect mortals.

"Sixth Rank official, a small bribe won’t shut mouths; a massive gift is necessary!"

"Most of what I’ve earned these years has been used for bribes. To get through this disaster, I must dip into my savings... Once I find out who went to report me, I will tear him to pieces!"

The Earth God’s anger surged, but there was also a feeling of helplessness. He had to pay a heavy price to send the official away.

If the case was indeed verified and he was taken to the capital, he would certainly face the Immortal Slaying Stage!

"After going to Qingyun Province, I must recoup tenfold, a hundredfold, to make up for today’s losses. With tens of millions of people in the province, any excuse could yield a vast amount of incense!"

Thinking this, the Earth God’s anger somewhat subsided, and he straightened his attire before flying up into the sky with a smile on his face.

In the heavens above.

Jin Yangzi sat cross-legged on the clouds, expressionless as he watched the Earth God, displaying the "Inspectorate" Identity Token.

"This official is here on the command of the Supreme God, and I require the Earth God of Linyang to release his divine soul for the investigation," he said.

"Greetings to the honorable official," said the Earth God, bowing. "I have protected Linyang County for hundreds of years and dare not claim I’m flawless, but I have never harmed a single person. Despite the continuous natural disasters in recent years, I have been trying my best to maintain order. It must be a false accusation, and I hope the official can see the truth."

"Rest assured, I am always fair and strict. If you are innocent, the false accuser will be severely punished," said Jin Yangzi. "The truth of right and wrong, the merits and faults, can be known with a mere probe of the divine soul."

The Earth God immediately understood that Jin Yangzi’s appetite was significant. A flicker of resentment passed through his eyes, and he bowed, saying, "Please follow me to the Land God Temple, where I will comply with all the needs of the investigation."

"Good," said Jin Yangzi as he cast a deep glance at the Earth God and descended on a cloud into the temple’s back courtyard.