After I Became a Divine Monarch, the Sect Wants Me to Marry In-Chapter 5 - Laid Off

In the Spirit Tree Garden, Gu An took steps forward, his figure moving swiftly like a gentle breeze.

Hundred Steps Chasing Wind.

It allowed him to move quickly through the forest, even capable of a second burst.

But the second burst only lasted for a hundred steps.

Since it was just the beginning, it wasn't very fast.

With a few more improvements, it would be hard for ordinary practitioners at the Third Level of Qi Refining to catch up.

Gu An went deeper inside.

Stopping in front of a huge Vajra Wood.

Too large for even two of himself to embrace.

Many Vajra Woods branched from this one, making it the most special and important tree in the Spirit Tree Garden.

Obviously, now that the Spirit Tree Garden was mature, this tree was valuable in its significance.

"Let's try."

Thinking this, Gu An took out a dagger and sliced once.

A dull sound emerged, and no marks were left.

Then he continued slicing with the dagger.

Finally, a mark appeared.

As he made more marks with the dagger, Gu An felt a warm current forming in his body.

Values of the technique began to change.

But this was not what Gu An wanted; he needed the values of Hard Cultivation to change.

Without hesitation, he continued to wield his dagger.

Because it wasn't an axe, the progress was pleasing.

If only he had a Storage Treasure, he wouldn't have to bring an axe at all.

Thinking about buying one?

Even the cheapest Storage Treasure would cost about one or two hundred Spirit Stones.

For wealthy people that wasn't much, but for someone like him who earned just one Spirit Stone per month,

That was extremely expensive.

Ten stones a year, he would need to save for twenty years, even if he could earn some extra, three stones a month at most, it would still take several years.

All spent on arrangements and cultivation.

Impossible to save up.

Without much thought, Gu An continued to chop the tree with his dagger.

As time slowly passed.

Finally, there was some progress.

The Warm Current in his body grew stronger.

Eventually every slice added more to the Warm Current.

The numbers changed very quickly.

[Technique: 36/50]

[Technique: 37/50]

[Hard Cultivation: 28/100]

[Technique: 38/50]

[Hard Cultivation: 29/100]

Feeling the change in values, Gu An was delighted.

He had made the right bet.

This tree could enhance his cultivation.

Once the values were sufficient, he could advance to the Qi Refining Fourth Layer in the shortest time.

Although it still wouldn't give him complete freedom.

But it relieved an urgent need.

For the entire day, Gu An was chopping the tree.

Even though he only made some marks, his Technique maxed out, and his cultivation was more than halfway there.

In just another two days, he could attempt to advance.

Two days later.

The central part of the Vajra Wood had a significant notch cut into it.

If he continued chopping like this, it might really be cut down.

For a moment, Gu An didn't dare continue.

Right now, some minor chopping was harmless.

If it really fell, he could not handle the consequences.

For a moment, Gu An yearned for a more robust tree.

But who would chop down a good tree without reason?

Putting away the dagger, Gu An breathed a sigh of relief.

He glanced at the panel.

[Technique: 50/50]

[Hard Cultivation: 100/100]

Full.

Not only can Hundred Steps Chasing Wind be enhanced once more, but I can also attempt to ascend in cultivation.

Currently, Hundred Steps Chasing Wind has reached Small Success; its speed is notably fast, enabling rapid distance creation or close combat.

Yet, it lacks a suitable Magic Treasure.

Although the dagger is decent, it's not aggressive enough.

Looking at the chopped area, Gu An plans to patch it up with something; as long as no one pays special attention, it likely won't be noticed.

Otherwise, it could invite trouble.

Later he heads to the rest cabin.

Upon arrival, he sees a man in his late twenties.

Gu An frowns slightly, guessing in his mind.

But why wasn't I informed?

Yang Shi and several others stand respectfully before the man.

Manager Chen of Spirit Tree Garden is there too, making introductions.

"Where is Gu An?" Manager Chen asked.

"The boss is out inspecting," Qiu Hua spoke.

"I should have informed you all, why is someone missing?" Manager Chen's eyes turned cold, his voice low.

"I informed them yesterday, maybe my voice was too soft, he didn't hear it," Yang Shi said quietly.

"It seems they want to give me a rough start," the stranger said authoritatively.

People felt worried at that moment.

Qiu Hua hesitated, then decided to speak.

However, just at that moment, Gu An arrived.

"Manager Chen," Gu An greeted properly.

Seeing Gu An, Manager Chen was slightly moved, and smiled, "Gu An, meet the new team leader. He will be your leader from now on. He came over early to take charge due to urgent situations here."

Gu An looks at the man, which means he is no longer the team leader.

Luckily, there's no need to move places yet, which would have been troublesome.

Though reluctantly, circumstances overpower individuals, so he still bowed his head earnestly and said:

"Nice to meet you, team leader."

Seeing the man nod, Manager Chen smiled and introduced, "This team leader is an Outer Disciple of Sect, Shang Yundong. From now on, you will cooperate with each other. Don't delay with the required spirit wood; it's almost time. You all can solve other issues on your own, I won't manage here."

Afterwards, Manager Chen left.

Gu An felt there was more to Manager Chen's words, but still quietly waited for further arrangements.

New officials tend to assert their authority strongly; his former position as team leader, may not fare well.

Indeed, Shang Yundong said, "The Supervisor remains the same for now."

Then turned his gaze to Gu An:

"For you, I am not yet sure what role to assign yet. I heard you often take up logging to pass time, so for now, just join the logging crew."

"But Boss, he..." Qiu Yun tried to explain.

Going logging voluntarily is completely different from being ordered to log.

Yet before she could finish, Shang Yundong interrupted coldly, "That title needs to change."

Immediately, Qiu Yun bowed her head, not daring to speak.

Indeed, Gu An was somewhat displeased internally, but seeing from the man's qi, he should be at the Qi Refining Fourth Layer, and also an Outer Disciple.

He had no right to object and hence picked up the ax to go logging.

"You all go supervise." Shang Yundong casually ordered.

Afterward, Gu An headed towards the spirit wood with an ax, joining the other lumberjacks.

Now, logging really felt unprofitable.

Everything was already full, chopping would be in vain.

Due to the new team leader's arrival, everyone was around supervising.

"Boss Gu, what's going on today? Why is everyone idle?" a Loose Cultivator woodworker curiously asked.

Middle-aged, around the same age as Gu An.

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He had made a living here largely thanks to Gu An's help.

"A new team leader has arrived," Gu An said while cutting Vajra Wood.

Hearing this, the other man was somewhat surprised. "What about you, Boss Gu?"

"Look at my situation," Gu An pointed at the ax in his hand.

For a moment, the other man was astonished.

"Don't chatter, get back to work!" Suddenly, a whip lashed out.

Almost hitting Gu An.

Seeing this, Gu An turned his head.

It was Yang Shi.

Seeing Gu An looking over, Yang Shi immediately smiled apologetically, "Gu An, the new boss is watching from behind, don't mind the playacting. You're asked by the new boss to log, it's better to do it well."

Seeing the smile in the other's eyes, Gu An knew he was in a good mood.

And he actually mentioned doing the logging well.

Though it was seemingly playacting, that whip was indeed embarrassing.

If it had been anyone else treating him like this, he would have found it normal.

But Yang Shi was one he had personally promoted.