Bizarre Immortal Cultivation: My Temple of Five Viscera
Shanglu found himself transmigrated into a strange and sinister world of cultivation, where chaos reigned. He became a lowly constable in the county office. By his side was an invisible wife, and his
At the break of dawn, the constables of the Luoshui County Office gathered in the third division’s courtyard, yawning as they waited for roll call. The weather had been strange lately; though summer was not yet upon them, the heat was stifling. Even in the early morning, there was not the slightest hint of coolness. Heaven and earth seemed transformed into a giant steamer, leaving the constables irritable and eager to end their day before it had even begun.
This oppressive heat bred tempers as well. These days, everyone was quick to anger; the smallest provocation could spark a quarrel. Even Captains Niu and Ma, seasoned as they were, had grown short-tempered with the cursed weather. They hastily finished the roll call and dismissed the constables to find their own ways to idle away the hours.
Only Shang Lu was asked to stay behind by Captain Ma, who called him into the office.
“Next month is the performance evaluation. For now, you don’t need to report to the office for roll call, and I won’t assign you any cases. Rest up at home and focus on recovering your strength before the evaluation. You must hold onto your rank.” Captain Ma’s words brimmed with concern—a picture of a caring superior. Noticing Shang Lu’s downcast mood, he even offered reassurance: “Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Even if you don’t pass, I’ll speak on your behalf to the county magistrate and try to secure a lower post for you.”
“Thank you, Captain Ma,” Shang Lu replied with a formal bow, appearing deeply grateful. Yet inwardly, he was coldly amused. He knew better t