The Ambitions to Conquer the Official Career-Chapter 708: Xuan Family

"Ji, there’s an important reception that you must handle well," Zhou Yuan said seriously.

"What kind of person is so important, a leader from above?" Ji Yang was also somewhat surprised.

"No, but still very important. I only just learned about these things too."

Ji Yang knew something like this would come eventually.

Zhou Yuan continued, "You already know about the ancient cultivator’s dwelling. We used to disapprove of or rather not believe in cultivation, but that was because our clearance wasn’t high enough. Now that such an event has happened in your jurisdiction, you have earned the right to know. I also found out some things because of this. Actually, our country has always been aware of these matters, but it’s limited to the top echelons."

Ji Yang expressed surprise, "Is that true?"

Regarding this matter, Ji Yang had long held suspicions. Now it was merely confirmed, so he wasn’t too surprised.

"I didn’t believe it before either, but after seeing the situation in Shisong County, I have no choice but to. Listen, the country actually has a special department, a mysterious department called the Tenth Bureau."

Ji Yang asked, "What’s the situation now? Has someone from the Tenth Bureau arrived?"

"Let me tell you, the people in the Tenth Bureau are actually made up of individuals from mysterious families. This time, someone from the Xuan Family has come."

"Which Xuan?"

Zhou Yuan explained for a while.

Ji Yang remarked, "That surname is really rare."

"It’s not just any common surname. Let me tell you, they are an ancient clan. Do you know about ancient clans?"

"I really don’t."

Zhou Yuan chuckled, "Actually, I’ve just found out too. Legend says that the Yellow Emperor had twenty-five sons, fourteen of whom were given surnames, and Xuan is one of those. These people are known as ancient clans; they do not generally mingle with ordinary people or get involved in worldly government affairs. They only emerge after the stabilization of political power, and the matters they deal with are also only special affairs, such as cultivation."

Ji Yang began to understand: these ancient clans, high above others, seemed to be a community of cultivators.

Finally, he was about to make contact with such a group. Ji Yang’s heart was somewhat excited, and he wondered just how advanced their cultivation levels might be.

Fortunately, his own cultivation was concealed, so even if they arrived, they probably wouldn’t be able to see his true condition.

Ji Yang was also worried, though; if these arrivals were too powerful, they just might discern the details of his cultivation.

Their families’ powers were probably residing in those Blessed Lands and Caves.

Not concerned with their circumstances, Ji Yang asked, "Are they here to investigate the ancient cultivator’s dwelling?"

"Yes, host them well. Don’t ask what you shouldn’t, and let them go wherever they want to inspect."

"I understand." Ji Yang also wanted to see what this person from the Xuan Family was really like.

When they hung up the phone, Ji Yang’s mobile rang again. It was Yan Guozhen calling, and he was evidently very serious about the arrival of the Tenth Bureau personnel, instructing Ji Yang to provide a good reception.

Yan Guozhen’s words were vague, perhaps not wanting to share more details with Ji Yang.

It must be that the people from the Tenth Bureau communicated with the two big shots through special channels, indicating their great importance to the affairs here.

Ji Yang walked toward the county committee building, believing that those people would arrive soon.

As Ji Yang reached the county committee, Zhang Chaoping had also arrived, clearly having received a notice from Yan Guozhen, and he looked very serious.

The other leaders who were called by Zhang Chaoping weren’t told the specifics; they were only informed that a working group from Capital City was coming to inspect and study the ancient cultivator’s dwelling. They were asked to cooperate, and Zhang Chaoping stressed sternly, "Comrades, the higher-ups said we need to host at the highest standard. If anyone causes a problem, it won’t just be a matter of criticism; you’ll be dismissed on the spot."

Instantly, the minds of the leaders from both the city and county tensed, and their faces showed grave seriousness.

After greeting everyone, Ji Yang gathered the local leaders to specifically review the reception from the previous day.

From what could be seen, the reception work was performed very properly; no chaos had ensued.

Due to the discussion of the reception situation online, and the fact that after arriving, people couldn’t see the ancient cultivator’s dwelling, the madness had diminished. Yet it wasn’t true that no one was coming; there were still many foreign individuals expected to arrive, and foreign affairs would become a major issue going forward, making the reception work even more challenging.

Naturally, Ji Yang made some targeted work requests.

Qian Huifang and others had already started construction, with units from the province and city also arriving. Land values were quickly rising.

From the current situation, the rapid development of Shisong County was inevitable.