“Immortal Master...”0

“There is no need to be afraid,” Song You said calmly as he looked at them. “For the State Preceptor to have valued and appointed you, you must be people of outstanding virtue and exceptional ability. Please introduce yourselves.”0

“...”0

The three ghosts became even more uneasy when he mentioned the State Preceptor.0

They exchanged glances, and an elder was the first to step forward.0

The elder bowed as he spoke. “I’m Fang Dongnian. During my life, I served as the Vice Minister of Revenue for the Great Yan court. After resigning, I passed away at home and became a ghost. The State Preceptor, remembering my integrity and uprightness as an official and my many efforts in disaster relief, appointed me as the vice minister of the First Palace. 0

“Until a new Ghost King is appointed, I temporarily oversee matters of capturing ghosts, registering them, and evaluating their merits and sins.” 1

“Greetings,” Song You replied.0

He had heard of this Vice Minister of Revenue before.0

Fang Dongnian was known for his virtuous conduct and had personally gone to the frontlines during disasters, making significant contributions to relief efforts. However, virtue could be both an asset and a limitation for an official. As a result, he had only risen to the position of Vice Minister.0

“I’m Tang Xiu. During my life, I served as the head magistrate of Changjing. I was demoted after offending a powerful noble. After my death, the State Preceptor, recognizing my fairness and impartiality in office, appointed me as the vice minister of the Second Palace. I temporarily oversee the matters of reward,...0