Path of Absolute Transcendence

Kai observed the situation inside the capital using his astral body for a few days, and not much reaction could be observed from the people.

'Now, I need to study that formation for now and wait for the people to get irritated; that will be my chance.'

Since the formation covered the entire capital, Kai was able to easily study it without arousing any suspicion.

'It seems I have to go inside the palace.'

Kai concluded after studying it for a long time. There isn't much importance given to the formation lines on the outside.

The outer formation lines are mostly extensions of the core. It didn't serve any purpose other than expanding the formation.

"Sahro, do you think I can get a job in the royal palace?"

"Why are you suddenly asking that, Dayan? Did you want to join the royal family?"

"No, it is not like that. I want to obtain more resources for cultivation. You should be able to guess that I can progress a little in my cultivation path, but if I miss the chance during my golden period, it will be hard for me to achieve anything in the future." Kai said it in a heavy tone.

"I can understand that. The king would normally recruit newly promoted Tier 3 cultivators and give them jobs, but I don't think that is possible in this situation."

Kai fell silent after hearing Sahro's reply. He knew a situation like this could not be taken into account.

"But I have an uncle who is working in the palace; maybe I can talk to him about you."

"Thank you for your help, Sahro. If you want anything, you can ask me, and I will help you."

Sahro went to see his uncle, and Kai just waited for him.

"Kai, it seems your luck is good. The king wants to increase the defense around the treasury, so he plans to recruit some members from his loyal followers, and my uncle is one of the king's loyal followers."

"Did your uncle decide to recommend me?"

"Yes, you can now work as a security in the Treasury, but don't worry about that, after enough merits, you can get promoted."

'At least he has some use for me, and working as a security in the Treasury is more convenient for me.'

Both Kai and Sahro went to see his uncle.

"So you are the guy mentioned by Sahro; he already told me about you. After joining, you should abide by the rules; connections won't work then, so be careful." Sahro's uncle, a peak Tier 3 sand spirit, said.

Kai didn't hear any of that; instead, he just thought about something funny.

'Why does every sand spirit look the same? Is it because they're made of sand?'

Only the king has some humane features; other than him, everyone else looks like some kind of half-molded clay.

"Did you understand me? Why aren't you listening?" Seeing Kai in a daze, he scolded him.

"No, I'm listening. Just thinking about the future."

"Don't say dream. Follow me; your work starts today. Sahro, you can go by yourself; I will take care of him."

"Okay, uncle. Dayan, good luck."

Kai and Sahro's uncle went inside the palace after bidding farewell to Dayan.

"You need to be careful in the Treasury. There was already a thief who infiltrated it, and the king personally executed every single person who was responsible for guarding it."

"Is it because they were irresponsible?"

"It is not even their fault. The king ordered everyone to be present in the ceremony, and the Treasury was free of security."

"Then they died for no reason? Is the king..."

"Don't say anything about the King. You will die without even knowing how."

He wanted to ask whether the king was stupid or a tyrant but stopped himself after hearing him.

'He should be a tyrant, no, a cold-blooded tyrant.'

Kai knew the king was somehow controlling the entire sand tribe, but he didn't know the exact method.

'It will be good if I can obtain this type of method.' he sneered, but it will scare a lot of children.

Kai and Sahro's uncle arrived before the Treasury. The formations that were broken by him were fixed, and Kai wasn't able to find any difference.

'Well, it seems they have a lot of resources. Maybe I should loot them with the treasures.'

"Lord Clay, this is Dayan, my nephew; I am recommending him for the position of guard in the Treasury."

Lord Clay didn't say anything and just inspected Kai silently. He wasn't able to see through the disguise of astral projection.

"Your foundation is not bad; from now on, you will work under me." He became satisfied after inspecting and directly brought Kai under his wings.

Lord Clay is a Tier 4 sand spirit, so he does have a lot of influence in the palace. Being under his protection has a lot of benefits.

'Okay, now I don't have a lot of bullshit restrictions.'

Sahro's uncle looked at Kai enviously, but he left without saying anything. It wasn't his place to talk.

"You need to guard the Treasury at night; there will be another who will guard at daytime. You can do whatever you want with your free time, but don't do anything stupid." He didn't place any restrictions on Kai and just let him go.

"Thank you for your kindness, Lord; if I achieve something in the future, I won't forget this favor."

Lord Clay just smiled and didn't say anything. The reason he did this wasn't because of kindness; instead, he wanted Kai to do him a favor.

If Kai doesn't react and reply as he expected, he will turn Kai into a normal soldier with a lot of restrictions.

'Everything in the world works on the principle of mutual benefit.'

Kai thought about the nature of people after Lord Clay left.

Nothing stays permanent in the world, not even love; everything fades with time, but benefits aren't like that. As long as it is mutual, it will last forever.