Chapter 886: Filling the Vacancies

Fang Chen smiled as he introduced both parties. He then had Du Yunxu help Dragon Emperor and the others fill the empty posts.

Previously, a large batch of Day Walker Gods had been stripped of their positions, and there was a huge number of vacancies up for grabs. According to Fang Chen's plan, he would gradually promote his own men to fill those spots.

"Lord, recently, many wandering souls have inquired about filling these vacancies. The prices they've offered are quite... reasonable. Also, about Xu Maoran, he's managed to acquire high-grade spirit stones, and he wants to know when he can assume his position," Du Yunxu reported respectfully.

Fang Chen smiled calmly and said, "Xu Maoran, huh? He's only a Tribulation Realm cultivator in the Mortal Realm, yet he's managed to acquire high-grade spirit stones. This shows his long-standing desire for the Day Walker God position. Since that's the case, let's grant him his wish and fulfill his ambition. As for the others, if they can pay 8,000 years of Yin Lifespan, they can take on the position too."

Du Yunxu was slightly taken aback. "8,000 years?"

However, he soon understood. It seemed that the Day Walker Monarch wasn't planning to continue offering the position to outsiders but was instead preparing to promote his own people.

Few would be willing to spend 8,000 years of Yin Lifespan to secure the Day Walker God position.

Fang Chen added, "By the way, tell Xu Maoran that I also need a batch of oil for the soul crossing ritual. The more, the better. The cost can be deducted from the 3,000 years of Yin Lifespan he needs to pay."

Du Yunxu nodded lightly. "Understood, Lord."

Shortly after, Du Yunxu left with Dragon Emperor and the others, heading toward the major cities of the Lesser Underworld.

The Day Walker Gods of the cities they were going to had all been stripped of their official positions. When news spread that new Day Walker Gods were being appointed, all parties secretly paid attention. However, none of them got directly involved.

That was because the aftereffects of the incident still lingered. Both officials from the Nether Guards Division and the Judgment Division were uncertain whether the major Yin Monarchs would unite against the Day Walker Monarch.

As a result, they were hesitant to approach or interfere with the Day Walker lineage and kept their distance out of caution.

Just as he was about to leave, Dragon Emperor gave Evil Monarch Beiling a reminder. "Evil Monarch Beiling, remember what the Day Walker Monarch said: act low-key and avoid trouble."

After all, Du Yunxu arranged Evil Monarch Beiling's position first.

Evil Monarch Beiling, who had just been examining his new residence with a satisfied smile, furrowed his brow upon hearing Dragon Emperor. "What's the point of you talking too much? I'm wild, not foolish. Don't forget your current position. We are both Day Walker Gods now. You can't control me, and I won't control you."

Dragon Emperor snorted coldly and said no more.

After the others left, Evil Monarch Beiling laughed, looking quite excited. "I once dominated as an immortal. Now, as a Ghost God, I shouldn't be too bad either. I must cultivate diligently and advance to the status of a Greater Yin Demon. Then I'll have the upper hand and make Monarch Yan favor me more."

Soon, Dragon Emperor, Li Yilian, Shijia Wuye, and Ni Gula were all arranged to their posts accordingly.

Having settled everything, Du Yunxu finally let out a sigh of relief.

He had traveled alongside the others and couldn't help but sense that those individuals were not ordinary. Their auras were similar to that of Yin Walkers, yet not quite the same, leaving him uncertain about their true origins.

Du Yunxu found Xu Maoran, who had been waiting in the capital for a long time, and conveyed the orders from Fang Chen. Xu Maoran immediately felt a sense of relief upon hearing the news. The matter was settled. Although there had been some changes, the lamp oil required for the soul crossing ritual was not rare. It wouldn't be difficult for him to procure.

Du Yunx smiled faintly and said, "Brother Xu, there's something else I need to tell you."

"Please," Xu Maoran replied politely, cupping his fist.

"In the future, to fill a vacancy for the Day Walker God position, one must pay 8,000 years of Yin Lifespan. This is an order directly from the Day Walker Monarch," Du Yunxu explained. "Brother Xu, you're quite lucky to have arrived at the right time. The Day Walker Monarch, while a bit overbearing in his actions, has an impressive background and is highly favored by Monarch Yan. By working for him, you'll find that you need not worry or hesitate."

Xu Maoran was astounded. "8,000 years of Yin Lifespan?!"

He secretly heaved a sigh of relief, glad that he had arrived at the right time. He only needed to pay 3,000 years of Yin Lifespan. Compared to the Yin Lifespan, a high-grade spirit stone was much less costly and quicker to obtain.

"Thank you for your kind reminder," Xu Maoran thanked.

He then bid farewell to Du Yunxu and prepared to return to the Mortal Realm to complete the transaction.

A few days later, in the Mortal Realm, Xu Baizhou stood quietly by the side of the road, waiting. He waited the entire day, and it wasn't until the next morning that he saw a cultivator coming through the air.

The cultivator's aura was incredibly terrifying; just a slight release of it made Xu Baizhou feel as though he could hardly breathe.

Sensing Xu Baizhou's discomfort, the cultivator quickly suppressed his aura. He looked at Xu Baizhou suspiciously and carefully asked, "You are...?"

Xu Baizhou's expression was strange. "I'm here on behalf of Lord Fang, he said there was something for me to deliver. I'll pass it on to Lord Fang."

Xu Maoran's expression grew complicated. This person was an ordinary Foundation Building Realm cultivator. He didn't expect him to be a trusted confidant of the Lord. He couldn't help but feel a sense of awe. Not daring to be careless, Xu Maoran handed over the item that was meant for Fang Chen.

Lord Fang's background... This cultivator's cultivation... It seems unfathomable,

Xu Baizhou thought to himself.

He was shocked. This cultivator was incredibly powerful, yet he treated him with such caution, clearly fearing the powerful figure behind Lord Fang.

When Xu Baizhou finally saw what he was supposed to deliver, he couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

"There are 100 pounds of Soul Calling Oil inside. Please tell Lord Fang that this is all I could manage in such a short time. If Lord Fang requires more in the future, he can directly tell me," Xu Maoran said.

Xu Baizhou stared at the hundred pounds of Soul Calling Oil, speechless.

He often traveled the underworld himself, and just one or two ounces of Soul Calling Oil would be enough for a cultivator to make several round trips between the mortal realm and the underworld. The price wasn't exorbitant; 1 ounce of oil typically cost only 100 low-grade spirit stones.

But here, before him, were a full 100 pounds of Soul Calling Oil, worth a staggering 10,000 low-grade spirit stones!

It was his first time seeing such a large amount of oil, and imagining its enormous value made Xu Baizhou feel dry in the throat, his emotions a mix of awe and disbelief.

"Little Brother, this is nothing much," Xu Maoran said, taking out a high-grade spirit stone with a pained look. "This is a high-grade spirit stone. Please, make sure to keep it safe, and remember to personally hand it over to Lord Fang."

A high-grade spirit stone?!

Xu Baizhou could hardly believe his ears. He stared at the high-grade spirit stone, which seemed to contain a vast expanse of stars within it. Gradually, he became mesmerized by its beauty.

This is the legendary... high-grade spirit stone?

Someone like him had never even seen a mid-grade spirit stones before. Yet, now he has had the fortune to see a high-grade spirit stone with his own eyes?

"It's so beautiful..." Xu Baizhou murmured to himself.

This small stone seemed to hold an entire galaxy, filled with countless shimmering stars.

"Hey?" called Xu Maoran.

His voice brought Xu Baizhou back to his senses.

Xu Baizhou quickly recovered, hastily storing the high-grade spirit stone in his storage ring. He trembled slightly, but he forced himself to appear calm. He said, "Rest assured, I will personally deliver it to Lord Fang."

With that, Xu Baizhou turned and left, looking around furtively as if the treasure on him was about to be discovered.

Xu Maoran smiled bitterly, worried yet helpless. "That's good...."

He could only watch Xu Baizhou leave without daring to follow, afraid of disturbing the presence of Lord Fang.

What Xu Maoran didn't know was that, given the high-grade spirit stone's value, Fang Chen would never overlook the matter. His divine soul had followed Xu Baizhou closely all the way.