Chapter 225 - Chapter 225: Chapter 194: The Court Musician_1 (1/2)

Chapter 225: Chapter 194: The Court Musician_1

“Brother Xu, how confident are you about this selection process?”

A member of the Sea Race, clad in a splendid robe and whose large head was covered in black and yellow tiger stripes, his petite body similar to a deformed child, was continuously blowing bubbles as he spoke to a slender and tall figure in front of him.

The figure turned around revealing a mouth full of sharp, fanged teeth, and a constantly moving snake tongue. The voice was low and harsh: “Probably around thirty to forty percent! Although the odds aren’t great, I still have to try. After all, the benefits within the Imperial Palace are famously good!” The slender and tall figure was none other than Xu Mu, who had transformed into a member of the Black Water Xuan Snake Clan.

The deepness in his voice wasn’t intentional, but rather a result of merging with the Blackwater Xuan Snake bloodline, which had changed his voice to such effect.

The reason for giving up on the Phantom Thunder Silver Shark bloodline, and merging with the Black Water Xuan Snake bloodline again, was simple – to avoid attracting attention.

The Blackwater Xuan Snake was a high-ranking member of the Sea Race, not only were their clan numbers huge, but they were also very scattered. As such, no matter where he appeared as a Blackwater Xuan Snake, he wouldn’t draw much attention.

However, the Phantom Thunder Silver Shark was different. Belonging to the King Clan, its appearance anywhere would attract a lot of scrutinizing looks.

Using the identity of a Silver Shark to infiltrate the Imperial Clan would be too difficult, so it took a lot of effort to switch to the Xuan Snake bloodline.

The Sea Race member who was talking to him was known as Tang Lin, belonged to the Tiger-head Fish Clan, which was also a common species in the sea. He was one of the friends that Xu Mu had made during his years undercover in the imperial capital.

Not long ago, when they heard that the Imperial Clan was recruiting, the two of them decided to apply together.

“Yes, the Imperial bloodline is profound. As long as you can join, not only are the benefits generous, but you also get permanent residence rights in the imperial capital! Most importantly, you no longer have to serve in the front­line military!”

The last sentence was said in a low voice by Tang Lin, for fear others might hear.

The reason being that if people listened in and reported it, he might suffer fleshly punishment.

Unlike the Human Clan, the Sea Race doesn’t consist of Sects but rather a nation, governed by strict imperial laws.

Those who violate the law will be sanctioned.

What Tang Lin said was considered to be a criticism of the government’s orders. If he were caught, he would be in trouble.

The main reason the Sea Race and the Human Clan could maintain unity was due to bloodlines.

In the Sea Race, bloodlines are highly respected. Those with powerful bloodlines easily become strong, while those with weak bloodlines face limited achievements no matter how hard they work.

The reason why the imperial clan has been able to rule the entire Sea Race for thousands of years is because they possess the bloodline of the True Spirit Kun Peng.

Thanks to the True Spirit bloodline, they cultivated a large number of powerful individuals to suppress the Sea Race, leaving them with no room to resist.

Given the constraints of the imperial law, even the Sea Race members at the Foundation Establishment Stage could only obediently submit and not resist.

Military service meant joining the army and fighting against other alien races on the front lines, which had high casualty rates. No Sea Race member would be willing to go unless they were oppressed by the Empire.

“Indeed!”

Xu Mu merely responded and did not continue the topic. He didn’t want to invite trouble upon himself.

They chatted casually as they followed the slowly moving queue, gathered together after registration.

“Those participating in the Musician Mansion selection, come over here!”

A Sea Race member with a blue robe and full of warty flesh on his face stood in front of the crowd and shouted.

“Brother Tang, I’ll head over first,” Xu Mu greeted Tang Lin with a bow.”

“Brother Xu, go for it! I believe you can succeed,” Tang Lin smiled broadly.

“I would like to also congratulate you in advance for joining the Royal Cuisine Room.” Xu Mu also smiled.

This Imperial Clan selection was not only for one department. Apart from the Musician Mansion and the Royal Cuisine Room, there were also the Palace Gate Mansion, the Ceremony Mansion, the Inner Attendant Mansion, the Apothecary Temple, the Dancing Lady Mansion and others. Basically, they were all departments serving the Imperial Clan.

To put it nicely, it was a position, but to say it bluntly, it was a recruitment for servants.

After Xu Mu and Tang Lin greeted each other, a group of people followed the blue-robed, warty Sea Race member, separated from the crowd, and headed towards the inner part of the Imperial Palace.

The voices of other department managers calling out their respective candidates, could be faintly heard from behind.

“Those in the Palace Gate Mansion, come over here!”

“This way for the Ceremony Mansion!”