From Origin Qi Rank 1 to Origin Qi Rank 2, the difference in Luck is like heaven and earth. Origin Qi Rank 2 Luck already surpasses ninety percent of ordinary people.
Taking Spells as an example, when Zhao Xing casts 【Flowing Cloud】, out of a hundred times, it might only trigger a Luck boost two or three times, increasing the Spell's effect by twenty to thirty percent; players named this effect 'Minor Achievement Spell'.
Out of a thousand times, it might trigger a 'doubling effect' once, which players call 'Major Achievement Spell'!
However, if one has Origin Qi Rank 2 Luck, then out of 10 casts, it's possible to trigger the 'Minor Achievement' effect two or three times, and out of 100 casts, it's possible to trigger a 'Major Achievement' effect once.
These are just the benefits in 'casting Spells'; there are also things like picking up Treasure Troves when going out, meeting hidden masters when seeking a teacher, never failing when fishing…
Especially in the 'Luck Dynasty' version, this influence is even more pronounced.
“But why is this happening? I remember very clearly that the Dao Embryo Pill doesn't have this effect at all… Hmm?”
Zhao Xing suddenly had a flash of insight, thinking of a certain possibility.
“The Great Dream Academy at this time is different from the later 'Cloud Dream Academy'; the former possesses abundant Treasure Troves, while the latter is more of a tool.”
“Could it be that by entering the Great Dream Academy, I indirectly obtained some of the Luck of the ancient Dynasty 'Great Li'?”
The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed, so Zhao Xing began to recall the relevant plot of this ancient Dynasty to evaluate whether this outcome was good or bad.
The final answer was that the benefits outweighed the drawbacks.
“The Li Dynasty era is far removed from the Great Zhou; only during a certain period of the Warring States period did a force claiming to be remnants of the Li Dynasty act under its banner, but ultimately failed to stir up any significant waves, let alone in the current era.”
“The increase in Luck is formless, invisible, and leaves no trace; from Origin Qi Rank 1 to Origin Qi Rank 2, it won't attract any attention at all.”
“If it can continue to strengthen, there's no hurry; by then, I will have already entered the Great Zhou system. If by any chance a master from the official side notices it later, at worst, I'll just hand over the method of entering the Great Dream Academy to the state, making it a one-time deal.”
Zhao Xing remembered that the person who discovered the method to open the Great Dream Academy was not 'specially dealt with'; on the contrary, after presenting the method to the Martial God, he was enfeoffed as Marquis Xian and rewarded with a county.
Therefore, whether the increase in Luck is discovered or not is just a matter of earning more or less, not a matter of safety.
“However, it's still best to enter the system as early as possible.”
Having figured everything out, Zhao Xing relaxed.
“Cluck cluck cluck ~”
At this moment, the crowing of roosters came from outside, so he roughly washed up and hurried out the door.
Gu City's Ministry of Agriculture currently has over five hundred people.
However, Nanyang Commandery only allocates three to five spots to Gu City each year.
Most of the junior agricultural officials who lack talent and background can only endure, waiting for those excellent competitors to get promoted and leave.
The Ministry of Agriculture is still good; the upward channels in the military, engineering, law, literature, and rites systems are even more competitive.
To put it plainly, it's easier to switch professions from a farmer to a Martial Artist, mechanist, or physician.
The Ministry of Agriculture has many 'masters' this year, such as Li Chengfeng and Wen Nanxing, who are already close to Gathering Origin Stage Three.
They not only know Elementary Spells like 【Flowing Cloud】, 【Rainfall】, 【Thunder】, and 【Wind Gust】 but have also begun to Cultivate Advanced versions.
Such as "Favorable Weather" and "Summoning Wind and Rain".
They can even enter the divine temple to comprehend Advanced secret texts like "Seasonal Order" and "Myriad Things Growth Chart," at which point they can Cultivate Spells with destructive power.
Whether it's 'merit' or 'art,' they are superior to all other junior officials.
To surpass these competitors, Zhao Xing must accelerate his pace.
“Now that I am at Gathering Origin Stage Two, my Origin Qi is sufficient to support more Spell casting, and it's time for me to learn new Spells.”
Gu City's Ministry of Agriculture is located in the east of the city, but Zhao Xing is currently walking north, because to learn Spells, one first needs to go to the county yamen for approval, get permission, register the record, and then go to the divine temple to seek the Dao.
After obtaining the Spell, he still needs to return to the county yamen for re-registration, because during the process of seeking the Dao in the divine temple, there might be random Spells that exceed the quantity.
After finishing, he would return to the Ministry of Agriculture to seek guidance and Cultivate. The official officers of the Ministry of Agriculture, for these junior officials, are both superiors and teachers.
As for whether they are willing to teach and how much effort they put into teaching, that depends on whether the right person has been found.
Zhao Xing entered the county yamen's office to go through the procedures and was warmly treated by the duty officer.
“My name is Pang Fei, there's iced tea prepared inside, Brother Zhao, please come to the side hall to rest for a while.”
Looking at this young, enthusiastic face, Zhao Xing was a little surprised: “Brother Pang is too kind, may I ask how long it will take for this official document to be approved?”
He was here to get things done, not to drink tea.
“The official document will be stamped in at most an hour, and as quickly as half an hour.”
So fast? How did the county yamen's efficiency become so high?
He thought Pang Fei was an exception, but he never expected that while drinking tea in the side hall, all the junior officials he saw were exactly the same!
After thinking for a long time, Zhao Xing suddenly realized.
This matter still had to start with Emperor Jing.
Emperor Jing was an ambitious man; he named his reign 'Jingxin' (New Scenery) precisely because he wanted to create a new atmosphere and surpass the virtuous reputation of his ancestors.
His father, Emperor Wen, 'loved the people as his children, was humble and benevolent,' but he himself had a hot temper and couldn't achieve this. To surpass his father, he could only work hard in other areas.
So this emperor began to lead by example in internal competition.
The "Great Zhou Edict" stipulated for official matters: five days for minor matters, seven days for medium matters, and ten days for major matters.
At his request, all county-level institutions, when signing documents and handling government affairs, had to achieve 'daily progress' and 'never delay'.
What the superiors did, the subordinates followed, and a wave of internal competition swept across the thirteen prefectures.
Emperor Jing also earned a nickname among players because of this—'Diligent Emperor'.
Why was the government so efficient? The emperor himself took the lead; how dared you be negligent? The divine temple in the city was not built for nothing; broadly, it could monitor dirty and illegal activities in the city, and in detail, it could investigate officials' laziness and malfeasance!
Why was Pang Yun's attitude so good? Because he was also a junior official, just like himself, he also wanted to become a regular employee! If he didn't compete with his colleagues, when would he ever succeed?
“Establishing divine temples to monitor officials and spreading myriad Dao to enlighten the common people, this period is truly safe; unlike later, when it was so chaotic that even farming was not peaceful…” As a farmer player, Zhao Xing was very satisfied with the current environment; it was simply an excellent period for development!
As soon as a cup of tea was finished, another enthusiastic junior official immediately came over to refill the water.
After repeating this three times, Pang Fei came running over with an official document.
“Brother Zhao, your application has been approved, I apologize for the wait.”
“Thank you.” Looking at the slight beads of sweat on Pang Fei's forehead, Zhao Xing thanked him sincerely.