Post-Mythical Era: I don't want to die in the third reincarnation

Ding Huan had spent only three days to completely research the Nine Court Immortal Law.

This wasn't even with his full concentration on the legal texts; along the way, he continuously scanned for various pieces of information with his Divine Will.

After three days without any news about the destruction of Qianyuan Immortal Manor, Ding Huan knew his guess was not wrong.

Regardless of whether Qianyuan Immortal Manor was destroyed by Bu Yue's orders or not, this case would be indefinitely delayed.

"Lao Liu, wait for me in the Rest Building. I'll go out these next few days to see if there's any work to be done," Ding Huan instructed Lu Busi and left the Rest Building.

Ding Huan had wandered for five days. Although he hadn't found a job, he had roughly explored Heavenly Street.

In a few days' time, Ding Huan had also come to understand Kulu's words back then.

Ding Huan couldn't be sure about other places, but on Heavenly Street, no one would check your background or identity.

Here, whether you're strolling or staying in the Rest Building, there's only one requirement—having Immortal Crystals on you.

As for where you're from or whether you're a potential threat—unless someone on the street recognizes you—nobody cares.

The days of wandering also made clear to Ding Huan the difficulty of finding a job on Heavenly Street.

He could now craft Second Level Immortal Talismans, and if he studied further, crafting Third-level Immortal Talismans would definitely be within reach.

Logically, this skill should be enough to find a proper job on Heavenly Street.

However, it's not enough just to have the skill here; one also needs a certificate.

The shops recruiting Immortal Talisman Masters clearly state that certification from the Immortal Talisman Bureau of the Immortal Court is a must.

To get the Immortal Talisman Master's certification, one must enroll a year in advance at the Immortal Talisman Bureau and then participate in the Immortal Talisman Master's level assessment.

Similarly, other professions also require various levels of certificates recognized by the Immortal Court.

Of course, if you have your own shop, you can craft and sell talismans yourself, and no one really minds.

But Ding Huan had inquired: even an inconspicuous location on Heavenly Street has a rental fee of a million High Grade Immortal Crystals per year.

That wasn't the main issue; the key was that renting a shop required a deposit of a stack of Immortal Crystals as well as a guarantor.

Ding Huan didn't know anyone on Heavenly Street—who would guarantee for him?

Another option was to buy a shop.

Every shop on Heavenly Street is profitable, and basically, no one sells. Even if someone did, the price wouldn't be something Ding Huan could afford.

On his second round, Ding Huan still entered an Immortal Talisman Pavilion.

"What would the Daoist friend like to purchase?" As soon as Ding Huan entered, a clerk came up to inquire.

Ding Huan smiled, "I'm not buying anything. I'm wondering if you need an Immortal Talisman Master? I'm a Third-level Immortal Talisman Master and can craft Immortal Talismans."

Ding Huan was trying his luck; it was not a hard rule that recruiting an Immortal Talisman Master required a certificate.

As long as he could demonstrate to the pavilion master that he truly could craft Immortal Talismans, wouldn't that be enough?

If push came to shove, he was willing to craft on the spot.

To increase his chances, Ding Huan inflated his abilities a bit; he went from being able to craft Second Level Immortal Talismans to Third-level ones.

Upon hearing that Ding Huan was a Third-level Immortal Talisman Master, the clerk turned respectful: "Please show your Third-level Immortal Talisman Master Identity Plate, and I will immediately report your arrival to the master."

Ding Huan helplessly said, "I'm capable of crafting Third-level Immortal Talismans. I just haven't had the chance to get the certification yet. If you don't believe me, I can craft one for you right now."

When the clerk heard that Ding Huan lacked even the identity plate of a Third-level Immortal Talisman Master, the respect he showed promptly dissipated:

"I'm sorry, Daoist friend, but the Immortal Talisman Masters we recruit must all have the Immortal Talisman Master certification plate from the Immortal Talisman Bureau."

Ding Huan spread his hands: "What difference does it make? It's not illegal for you to hire me, and the talismans I craft aren't fakes. As long as they work, who knows who made them?

Besides, I can lower my remuneration; you can reduce the Immortal Crystals you pay me."

This time, the clerk did not respond to Ding Huan's words but instead took out a First Level Immortal Talisman and laid it in front of Ding Huan: "Take a look."

Ding Huan picked up the Immortal Talisman with confusion. To be honest, the Immortal Talisman was fairly crudely crafted, nowhere near as good as the ones he crafted himself.

But Ding Huan noticed several characters at the bottom right of the talisman: "First Level Immortal Talisman Master Gu Yu made."

Seeing that Ding Huan had seen clearly, the clerk said: "When all customers come to buy Immortal Talismans, they will check who crafted the talisman and whether it's from an Immortal Talisman Master.

Immortal Talisman Masters like yourself, who have not been recognized by the Immortal Talisman Bureau, can't sell their crafted talismans at all. To others, it's seen as a wild talisman with no quality guarantee."

Ding Huan sighed deeply. This was the power of branding.

Even though he knew his own talismans were better than others', without anyone knowing him and lacking the Immortal Talisman Bureau's certification identity plate, it would be tough to sell his talismans. No wonder the talisman pavilions were not interested in him.

They had him craft talismans to sell for Immortal Crystals.

Even if he talked a good game, who had time to test his claims or even advertise for him?

Departing the Immortal Talisman Pavilion, Ding Huan wondered if he should go check the Immortal Court Square?

Typically, when the Immortal Court needs to recruit officials, they would post notices there.

Heavenly Street wasn't appropriate for him to stay any longer; what if he managed to get a minor official role?

As long as he could settle in, he could set up a Gathering Spirit Immortal Array. With a Gathering Spirit Immortal Array, he could continue his cultivation.

Ding Huan was still pondering what to do next when a giant recruitment Array Formation Screen appeared before him.

"Pangu Taoist College is recruiting Five Elements Law puzzle solvers, proficient in the Five Elements Law, capable of clearly interpreting various difficulties concerning the Five Elements Daoist Law. Requirements include a recognized certification plate from the Immortal Court Daoist Department and experience in instructing disciples..."

"Another verification plate."

"You do have a high opinion of yourself, Pangu Daoist Court. Why don't you just ascend to heaven?"

Ding Huan felt irritated but could only shake his head and turn to leave.

"This Daoist friend, when I see you shaking your head, may I ask if you have any interest in becoming a Five Elements Law Master at our Daoist Court?"

To Ding Huan's surprise, it was the first time someone had stopped him.

Ding Huan turned around and saw a fair-skinned young man with baby fat on his face. His cultivation level was at the middle stage of Golden Immortal. His Dao rhythm was smooth, but he lacked a certain imposing aura.

One could tell right away that he had been raised at home without having gone through any tough experiences.

The cultivation technique this fellow practiced must be no ordinary one, or else his Dao rhythm wouldn't be so well-rounded.

Even with a smooth Dao rhythm, if this guy went to the Ancient Immortal Domain and encountered desperate loose cultivators, he wouldn't last a moment.

On this point, Ding Huan somewhat agreed with Lu Chongdao's view of letting Lu Busi gain experience in the workshops.

"Yes, this old man indeed has an interest in the position of Five Elements Law Master, but I am not quite satisfied with the Immortal Crystals your college offers. Only ten thousand Immortal Crystals for a class of four hours is too little..."

Ding Huan decided to do exactly the opposite of what was expected.

If begging others wasn't the solution, then why not feign being a distinguished expert?

After all, he didn't care whether it worked out or not. He would try his luck in the Immortal Court Square tomorrow. Ding Huan knew it definitely wouldn't work out.

"Haha, I knew it! Ten thousand Immortal Crystals would definitely not be enough to hire an expert. My name is Ju Zhenbao, and I'll offer you twenty thousand high-grade Immortal Crystals per class as the principal."

In Ju Zhenbao's eyes, someone capable of teaching the Law could naturally refer to themselves as old.

If Ding Huan was not old, he would have had his doubts.

As for looks? Wasn't his grandfather's face still very young?

Ding Huan was taken aback. It was settled just like that?

"If you teach well, we can increase the Immortal Crystals later," said Ju Zhenbao, patting Ding Huan on the shoulder with a note of affirmation in his tone.

"Haha, this old man knew the young friend had a discerning eye. I'll take the task. Just to inquire, do you have a place to stay here? I need a quiet place for my daily cultivation."

Ding Huan immediately made another request.

His divine will had already detected a place to stay early on. Since that was the case, he was not shy to ask for it.

"Don't worry, our Pangu Daoist Court not only has places to stay, but the environment is also very good. Gu Qi..."

At Ju Zhenbao's call, a young servant hurried over.

"This is our Pangu Daoist Court's newly hired Five Elements Law Master. You take him to process his Daoist Court's Daoist Identity Plate and his accommodation. I must be going..."

Hearing Ju Zhenbao's words, the servant named Gu Qi's expression changed drastically: "Young Master, this, this..."

"What's the matter? If my sister comes, just tell her that I've completed the task of recruiting a Five Elements Law Master and take down this sign.

I have so many things to do every day; how can I afford to waste time here day after day for a Law Master?"

Gu Qi quickly lowered his voice, "Young Master, if it really doesn't work out, it wouldn't matter if we waited a few more days before recruiting someone. There's no need to rush and just bring someone randomly, right?"

"Bullshit, am I recruiting just anyone? This Law Master is two thousand high-grade Immortal Crystals per class; otherwise, do you think it's so easy to recruit a Five Elements Law Master?

Hurry up and get to work. Any slight negligence and I will skin you alive! The recruitment notice has already been imprinted with my mark of divine will, just imprint a mark of divine will on the teacher as well."

Ju Zhenbao became angry.

Only then did Ding Huan understand it wasn't about discerning eyes at all. It turns out this fellow's sister had given him a task to recruit a Five Elements Law Master for Pangu Daoist Court.

This fellow was also in a rush to do his own things, probably nothing important, so he just casually recruited him.

Moreover, to highlight his own ability in recruitment, the moment Ding Huan slightly mentioned his dissatisfaction with the salary, he immediately added ten thousand Immortal Crystals.

From the fact that this guy already signed the recruitment notice beforehand, it was clear that if it wasn't him, he would have recruited any random person.

It's true what they say, one doesn't know the cost of fuel and rice until they become the head of the household.

Therefore, even if he had not mentioned the insufficient salary, his recruitment today was a certainty.

"By the way, old teacher, what is your honorable name?" Before leaving, Ju Zhenbao finally remembered to ask for Ding Huan's name.

Ding Huan casually said, "This old man is called Ding Huan, specializing in Five Elements Law for seventeen thousand years."

"Very good, I thought as much. Mr. Ding, I have to leave now but rest assured, if anyone dares to neglect you here, I will skin them alive when I return!" Ju Zhenbao said before glaring at Gu Qi and then turned to leave.

...

A few men and women stopped outside the Pangu Daoist Court, one of them said:

"Pangu Daoist Court? There used to be a very powerful Five Elements Daoist Master here.

I heard that Pei Qian studied here for a while, then made a name for himself in the Demon Court and earned the affection of Xue Linlin from the True Demon Palace. I really envy Pei Qian."

"Stop envying; he has been married for half a year now."

"The Immortal Court examination is approaching; how about we also go in and attend a Five Elements Law class? Sigh, thinking back to how useless Pei Qian was, yet he soared to the skies; why can't we? "

"Stop dreaming. The previous Five Elements Law Master here was indeed very powerful. But now, the Law Master has been poached by the Nine Court Daoist Court. Even if we wanted to learn Five Elements Law, we'd have to go to the Nine Court Daoist Court..."

"If you want to go, go ahead. I'm not going anywhere. My father has made it clear to me not to dream about Daoist Skills and Divine Skills. I'm not cut out for it."

A group of people discussed variously outside the Pangu Daoist Court, each with their own opinions.

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