Su Yuan spent ten hours thinking about how to answer the three main questions but still had no clue.

Even though he had secretly interrogated Su Youlin's soul over and over again, the guy couldn't give a decent answer.

As for Zhu Qingqing and Feng Wuya, they were even worse. These two geezers from a hundred thousand years ago couldn't keep up with the trends of the Immortal Official Exam and didn't even understand the questions.

Indeed, compared to personal wisdom, the power of money and influence is much more useful.

Su Yuan pretended to look at the exam questions for a while, then acted as if he was pondering, closing his eyes and resting his mind.

The written exam lasted only an hour and a half, which is three hours.

Three hours might sound like a long time, but for examinees trapped by the difficult questions on the test paper, this short time would pass in the blink of an eye.

Soon, a whole hour passed.

Most of the candidates had already written densely on the test papers, but whether the answers were right or wrong, they were clueless.

At this moment, the male examiner sitting at the far right of the examiner's table stood up and began to patrol the thousand candidates present.

As he passed by a candidate, the latter took out a heavy money bag from his pocket and placed it on the table.

The male examiner's sleeve discreetly covered the money bag, and as the sleeve swept over the candidate's desk, not only did the money bag disappear, but the test paper on the table was also replaced.

The three major topics were written on it in neat handwriting.

Although this scene was hidden, it could not escape the eyes of Su Yuan and some of the candidates who were aware of the 'clearance rules'.

Many people looked enviously at that candidate.

He directly got the answers to the three questions. Did he pay the full amount of eighteen thousand spirit coins all at once?

He must be a rich Second Generation Immortal; his official career has unlimited potential!

And such things weren't isolated incidents.

When the examiner passed by, a very small number of candidates also handed over spirit coins.

Some obtained the answers to one question, others to two questions, taking the lead at the starting line of the Immortal Official Exam.

After making a round, only the last fifteen minutes were left before the end of the written exam.

Just at the moment the male examiner sat back down, Huai Lingwei stood up and walked towards the examination hall with an icy expression.

This scene immediately aroused the curiosity of the other four examiners.

Because, according to the prior agreement, the written part was handled by the male examiner just now. What was she going to do?

Then, they saw Huai Lingwei walk straight to a young man with handsome features and a cold gaze and take his blank test paper, replacing it with a paper filled with answers.

From the examiners' perspective, they could clearly recognize that the answers on this test paper were the 'highest' ones they had set, meant for top-tier Second Generation Immortals to cheat with.

What did it mean for Huai Lingwei to produce such an answer here...

The purple-robed official and the other three red-robed examiners immediately checked the candidate information at hand and quickly locked onto Su Youlin's file through the candidate's appearance and registration number.

After seeing Su Youlin's specific information, the four couldn't help but show signs of astonishment.

At this moment, Huai Lingwei finished exchanging the test paper and returned.

The purple-robed official hesitated slightly and asked:

"Lingwei, is there anything special about this candidate named Su Youlin? Could it be that his official career isn't as narrow as it seems?"

Recalling the experience of last night, Huai Lingwei's finally calmed heart wavered.

She very much wanted to expose how she was threatened and had an evil seed planted in her dantian, but her rational mind told her these words could never be spoken.

However, not revealing anything at all would mean Su Yuan might not pass the upcoming interview phase.

She thought for a moment and ambiguously said:

"If this person passes this Immortal Official Exam with high scores, we will all benefit in the future."

Pausing, worried that the examiners didn't grasp her meaning, Huai Lingwei further hinted:

"At my level, this is all I can reveal. Saying more would be dangerous."

After listening to Huai Lingwei's words that seemed like they said something but also nothing, the three red-robed examiners exchanged glances and saw shock in each other's eyes.

Although the purple-robed official's expression didn't change much, his gaze became deep and contemplative.

The last fifteen minutes passed quickly.

"Time's up."

The purple-robed chief examiner slightly raised his hand, and all the pens in the candidates' hands came to a stop simultaneously.

A thousand test papers flew up, forming a long dragon flying to the examiners' table, being reviewed at a rapid pace.

Soon, an illusory golden list appeared in front of the examinees.

On the golden list, the rankings of the written exam and the corresponding candidates' names and registration numbers emerged one by one from bottom to top, starting directly from the 200th position.

This meant that candidates ranked after 200 would be directly eliminated.

Amidst a cacophony of moans from those who failed to make it, the name of the first place appeared at the top of the golden list.

[Written Exam First Place: Su Youlin (Registration Number 199)]

Su Yuan's ears were filled with the dog system's notification sound.

[An exam that was supposed to be fair and just, and you shamelessly bribed the examiners to get first place!]

[Number of rule violations +1]

Su Yuan rolled his eyes.

Dog system, you call this fair and just?

When the examiner swapped the test papers, he didn't even bother pretending; didn't you see any of that?

And what's with your condescending moral stance towards me?

Wasn't it you who issued this task? Can't you even figure out your own position?

As Su Yuan internally mocked the system, seeing Su Youlin's name and registration number, almost everyone in the examination hall turned their gaze towards the seat corresponding to the number, each displaying different expressions.

The Second Generation Immortals were confused when they saw the young man in the seat was an entirely unfamiliar face.

In their straightforward worldview, anyone who topped the written exam rankings must have spent more money or had higher authority.

Yet this kid looked like a native of the Cold Plum World. He didn't even resemble a top-tier Second Generation Immortal.

For the other Ascenders of the Cold Plum World, it wasn't just surprise but shock.

No, you as a civilian-bred Demon Cultivator, even among us second-class citizens, are considered poor. How could you score the highest?

Even if you secretly bribed the examiners, it doesn't add up. Why weren't the scores of those who genuinely paid eighteen thousand spirit coins higher than yours?

Did you unlock some hidden achievement?

Amidst the confusion, an intelligence broker who had spoken with Su Yuan many times before approached him naturally.

Due to the norms of the Immortal Official Exam, this person had removed his hood, revealing a chubby face and a pair of tiny green bean-sized eyes.

Filled with curiosity, he inquired of Su Yuan:

"Brother Su, I used all my connections and gathered multiple pieces of intelligence to barely make fifth place. How did you manage to clinch first place?"

Su Yuan subconsciously glanced at the name ranked fifth on the golden list, with the surname Ying, given name Ding.

Ying Ding, silver ingot, truly a name with a pun.

"So it's Brother Ying,"

Su Yuan replied nonchalantly, 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

"I didn't do much, honestly. I just focused on visiting Fairy Huai last night and won her favor."

The chubby, green-bean-eyed Ying Ding was taken aback:

"Won Fairy Huai's favor?"

This person doesn't lack spirit coins at all; spending money alone wouldn't be enough. How did you win her favor?

Ying Ding wanted to ask this very much but feared offending Su Yuan by being too inquisitive in a casual interaction.

Yet, after scrutinizing Su Youlin's handsome appearance, Ying Ding suddenly had a suspicion.

Could this kid have some talents that make him stand out?

Not simple! Definitely not simple! Suitable to hold onto as a big connection!

Immediately, he cheerfully said:

"To establish a friendly relationship with Fairy Huai is not something ordinary people can achieve."

"Brother Su, your future in the official path may well be a journey on smooth roads."