History Has Fallen Ill-Chapter 120 : Promotion and Pay Raise, the Valve of the Dark God Embryo

Chapter 120: Promotion and Pay Raise, the Valve of the Dark God Embryo
Although tempted, Jiang Yan did not agree immediately and asked, "Why not have the Bureau assist with the strategy?"
[Wants to Be Chang'e's Dog]: "That was the original plan, but too many Diseased Domains have recently impacted the real world. Especially since the Bureau is tied up with a mission related to the present world, manpower is tight, and the schedule's been pushed to next month. By then, who knows where the Diseased Domain will have moved."
The reason was reasonable.
As for the major event in the present world...
Most likely, it was the Heavenly King’s Treasure.
Jiang Yan calculated with his fingers but did not sense any ominous aura. He replied, "I just cleared a Diseased Domain and need a few days to rest and think it over. If you're in a hurry, find someone else first."
The reply came instantly: "You're amazing! As soon as I saw those Law Seeds nurtured by Law-Qi, I knew they were from the Corpse-Dissolution Court. You cleared out a major base of theirs and even retreated intact under a General-level enemy. That must've pissed them off."
"Even without you, I have enough people, but this cross-realm mission requires someone experienced with the Corpse-Dissolution Path. That's why I contacted you.
You just need to reply by the 25th of this month. I need time to prepare the tools required for the Diseased Domain. (Smiling Puppy, jpg)"
The other party's attitude was excellent, clearly treating him as a high-level Law Seed cultivator.
Jiang Yan responded with a simple "Mm" to end the conversation.
There was still over half a month left. If he was free, he could go. If not, he could let them know.
The decision was in his hands.
Jiang Yan closed the shopping site and began distributing souvenirs to the elderly, orphans, and widows of the Bureau.
First was the old Ming Dynasty zombie Zhao Yinman.
She wore a red and black Ming-style hanfu and held the "Complete Collection of Taiping Talismans" in her hand, saying, "Thank you, I really like it."
Though trying hard to appear enthusiastic...
Her attention was entirely on the Coffin Spirit.
Stare—
Hadn't seen it for a day, and it already seemed so fragrant?
Moreover, it exuded an inexplicable sense of peace, like sleeping inside would be super comfortable.
At that moment, Zhao Yinman felt immense pressure.
Such a perfect coffin, even five thousand points felt too little...
Offering only ten thousand would still be an insult.
The path of sleeping with the coffin spirit was long and arduous.
But she would not give up!
The zombie drone with three "No" expressions suddenly felt a surge of hot-blooded passion.
The Coffin Spirit shook its head helplessly. Sometimes, too much charm was a problem.
The gift for the doll-faced "young" Yin Yiyi was a recipe from the Yellow Talisman Dog-Folk and several hundred catties of Bone-Eating Disaster Hound meat.
Not because Jiang Yan was stingy, but this member of the Corpse-Dissolution Legion had little to do with humans—her body was genetically modified from a crocodile.
He didn’t want to bite into something weird in his buns one day.
"Thank you, I love this gift!"
Yin Yiyi was overjoyed, hugging the recipe with one hand. Her hair extended rapidly into blade-like strands, piercing the massive disaster hound meat and dragging it back to study.
She said she wanted to develop a new menu.
"Tech-Tired Bro"—Niu Tunan—looked hopeful, then received a white bone spike.
He examined it for a long time before realizing: "This must be a high-end artifact from some Dream Path. I can’t figure it out for now because it's too advanced."
"Not quite."
Jiang Yan smiled and said, "This is the [Spike of Pain], which amplifies pain. If you get drowsy working overtime, just stab it into your butt—you won't want to sleep."
"Be a human, please!" Niu Tunan's face collapsed.
Jiang Yan laughed heartily and waved his hand. "Haha, just kidding. This [Pillow of Serenity] is the real gift for you. It can calm the mind and resist external interference."
He took out a white bone pillow made using the Coffin Spirit’s hidden remains mountain, which could protect the soul and reduce the chance of getting lost in dreams.
Niu Tunan beamed with joy. "I knew you were reliable!"
Though the remaining two colleagues were still on business trips, Jiang Yan also prepared supernatural materials from the Underworld Path for them, keeping things fair.
"Cough cough cough cough..."
Nearby, Ba Lie looked on expectantly but, out of pride, said nothing. He just kept coughing to remind them of his presence.
He coughed so much he was nearly spitting blood.
"Director Ba, you should have your throat checked!"
One sentence, and Old Ba nearly gained sentience.
Before he could speak, Jiang Yan handed him a folded piece of black leather with scale marks.
"The texture... definitely not from a normal supernatural creature. It has a faint fishy smell and pressure—this is dragon hide!? And it’s from a high-level Law Seed pureblood Evil Dragon. Not the one from Jiulong Mountain. Strange, why didn't it ascend to Ancient Talisman Level..."
The more Ba Lie looked, the more shocked he became. Suddenly, he asked, "What level was your third Diseased Domain?"
Jiang Yan smiled. "[Obstructed Level]. Got lucky."
Hearing that, Niu Tunan gasped and exhaled sharply, almost turning into an ice machine. Suddenly, his gift seemed less appealing.
So the price of receiving a gift... was becoming a dog.
Jealous dog!
Ba Lie had a thousand words in his heart, but they condensed into two:
"Awesome!"
He didn’t ask Jiang Yan about specifics or ratings. With a sigh, he said, "I thought Pan’an could offer you a safe place to grow. Turns out, it became a constraint. As expected, shallow waters can't raise flood dragons..."
"Old Ba, it's okay, I don't mind you..."
Jiang Yan was about to console him but got interrupted:
"I've decided. Jiang Yan, go develop in Hangzhou."
Jiang Yan was stunned. Although he knew he would eventually leave the Pan'an branch, he thought it would happen after ascending to Law Seed. He didn’t expect it so soon.
He had been at the Pan’an branch for over two months and grown attached to the place. His feelings were complicated.
Especially since he wouldn’t get to eat Yin Yiyi’s food anymore. The "Double Not" duo had just formed, and now he was going solo. Only one insensitive member remained.
Zhao Yinman’s red eyes shimmered. Would this mean she wouldn't see Jiang Yan... or the Coffin Spirit anymore?
Niu Tunan interjected, "Old Ba, that's low. Jiang Yan just gave us gifts, and now you’re kicking him out? And if he must go, shouldn’t it be to Jiangnan HQ? Why Hangzhou? You got an old flame there?"
Ba Lie rolled his eyes. "What are you thinking? Jiang Yan is the treasure I finally found for the Bureau. Not even an old parrot can take him from me."
Niu Tunan frowned. "Then why send him to a big city? Isn’t that the same thing?"
"I said he’ll develop in Hangzhou, not that he’s leaving our branch!"
Ba Lie looked at everyone’s puzzled expressions and explained:
"Pan’an County has been too peaceful lately. Few mutation events, which is relaxing but not great for advancement.
Hangzhou, however, has seen a spike in pressure. Mutation incidents more than doubled. The Yuhang district there faced a major Diseased Domain surfacing. All high-level combatants were injured and need recovery.
So Jiangnan HQ asked me if I’d temporarily take over Yuhang District. It would be a lateral move for the whole department. I was hesitant, but now I’ve made up my mind.
Although the position stays the same, that district has several times the population of our county. As a provincial capital, it carries more influence. Most importantly, we’d be external support in Hangzhou—so no superiors, only equals."
"That's great!"
Yin Yiyi popped her head out of the kitchen wearing a chef’s hat. Her tight little face relaxed, and she patted her chest in relief.
"That means I can still cook for you guys."
She didn’t care where she cooked, as long as they were all together.
Zhao Yinman nodded in agreement.
Niu Tunan had no objections either. It was just a change in sleeping quarters.
With Hangzhou’s population density, he expected many interesting dreams.
Ba Lie turned to Jiang Yan, extended his hand, and seriously said, "I originally wanted you to undergo more training. But now it’s clear, geniuses shouldn’t be judged by mundane standards. You’re already fit for the role. I’ll to HQ. In a few days, you’ll be Commander Jiang."
He was... officially promoted!
Jiang Yan had always served as Acting Commander, though the authority was real—like when he sealed off a foreign company downtown and only needed to file a afterward.
Usually, formal promotion required either reaching Law Seed level or having equivalent combat power.
He met the latter condition.
His internal mall access would also expand, allowing more purchases.
Jiang Yan shook hands with Ba Lie and asked seriously, "Director Ba, will the salary go up after promotion?"
Ba Lie paused, then laughed and cursed, "Of course it will! At least eighty thousand a month. But in Hangzhou, it won’t be as relaxed as Pan’an. You’ll be dealing with mutated beings more often. Don’t complain then."
Jiang Yan gave a gentle smile. "No worries, I love working!"
Niu Tunan raised a concern. "If we leave, who will manage Pan’an? Mutation incidents may be rare, but they still happen."
He turned and saw Ba Lie staring meaningfully at him. "Tunan, I’ve always had high hopes for you..."
"I’ve contributed to the team too..."
Niu Tunan panicked. Everyone else was moving up, and he was being left behind?
"Hahaha!"
Ba Lie laughed loudly. "The Yuhang crew is injured, not dead. Pan’an is a famous scenic area with hot springs. They can vacation and recover here."
Niu Tunan clenched his teeth. "Old Ba, you really are..."
Ba Lie pondered aloud. "Still deciding if I should let them come. One person might be enough..."
"You're the best Director I’ve ever seen! Even in a thousand dream reincarnations, I’ve never met a more handsome desert warrior!" Niu Tunan flattered.
"Tch!"
Jiang Yan and Yin Yiyi sneered.
Zhao Yinman coldly added, "Last time you said Ba Lie was the most heartless man you ever met."
"..."
Niu Tunan looked at Ba Lie’s not-smiling face, sighed, and then...
Turned and ran!
He turned into a Cocooning One, crawling in the shadows of the Qing Shi Building.
In the following days, Jiang Yan spent a few hours each day visiting his grandparents, telling them he would be away for a few months.
Grandpa was reluctant to part but had recently recovered, so he was in better spirits. He asked if Jiang Yan had enough money and gave him a savings card.
It contained 135,721 yuan.
He told Jiang Yan to buy what he liked and not skimp on himself.
He was the most frugal, yet also the most generous.
Jiang Yan was deeply touched and shook his head. "No need, Grandpa. I’m on the official payroll now. I make over ten thousand a month. This time, I’m just on a business trip with my superior. I’ll be fine."
"Good! Being on the payroll is good!"
Grandpa was thrilled. In his simple view, it meant Jiang Yan had a stable government job and no worries about food or shelter.
Whatever came in the future, he'd have some backing.
Grandma, on the side, grumbled that Jiang Yan was too stubborn and should’ve taken the money.
Before leaving, Jiang Yan left behind more than ten Shadow-Winged Serpents and Catastrophe Aura Ravens to protect his family.
His loved ones were his anchor in the present world.
Though the Bureau of Historical Revision also offered protection and cracked down hard on anyone targeting a History Walker’s family...
Once discovered, they would be hunted to the ends of the earth.
Still, Jiang Yan liked to prepare in advance to avoid future regret.
If anyone dared harm them, Jiang Yan would ensure they learned...
What it meant to never reincarnate!
If he ever lost those anchors, he wouldn’t hesitate to fully plunge into the Historical Long River, letting the Dark God Embryo devour Diseased Domains endlessly, growing without restraint, until the whole world heard the echo of terror.
Only, that path was perilous. He could die mid-way and lacked time to counter high-dimensional schemes, risking becoming a pawn and missing countless opportunities.
It was far better to grow steadily now, one step at a time.
Three days later, Jiang Yan received Ba Lie’s reply.
HQ had approved. The Commander certificate had arrived.
Additionally, he was given another post:
Deputy Warden of Hangzhou Black Prison.