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To Chen Jianchou, Xu Jiaorong’s words were an immense encouragement. He needed no explanation of what it meant to become Second Deputy Qi’s secretary. Xu Jiaorong herself was the secretary to Great Sage Lan. Though she was only a third-rank Youyi Daoist, she was influential. Many Sages gave her deferential respect because she represented Great Sage Lan.
Though Second Deputy Qi was not as lofty as Great Sage Lan, the former had the advantage of his young age, and with it, boundless potential.
Beyond that, Chen Jianchou already possessed the status of a Daoist attendant, which was a prerequisite for entering the Daoist Order. In essence, he was considered half a Daoist official.
Thus, if he achieved merit, he would not merely be granted the same recognition as a Daoist Priest Kindred. Instead, he would be placed on a fast track to advancement, a path far more promising than being directly appointed as a seventh-rank Daoist.
More crucially, if he could become Second Deputy Qi’s secretary, he would then match Chen Jianqiu in status.
Of course, that was only if he could uncover the truth.
After leaving the tavern, Chen Jianchou returned to his quarters....
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