After announcing his name and purpose, a disciple quickly led him into a side hall.
An old man with a gaunt face and a gentle expression sat inside, dressed in the deep cyan robes of an Elder.
This was Elder Zhao, the one in charge of personnel assignments at the Affairs Department.
"Disciple Chen Qing pays his respects to Elder Zhao," Chen Qing said, bowing respectfully.
Elder Zhao's gaze swept over Chen Qing, and he nodded slightly. "Yes, have a seat."
"Thank you, Elder."
Once Chen Qing was seated, Elder Zhao picked up a register, flipping through it as he spoke. "Chen Qing. Nineteen years old. Disciple of the Cyan Wood Institute. Newly advanced to the Embracing Pill realm."
"There aren't many positions that have opened up recently..."
Chen Qing's heart tightened. 'Please don't tell me I'm going to be sent to the mines.'
"Well, your luck seems to be pretty good."
