Eternal Life: My Lifespan Increases Daily

"Indeed! Indeed!" Wang Wenyu slapped his thigh, eyes gleaming.

"Grand Marshal Song has just taken office, it’s the time to build up his staff, this is our opportunity, and also the reason why the Marshal summoned us this time!"

Lv Yuchen nodded, deeply agreeing.

If they could truly gain the appreciation of this Grand Marshal, it would be much more than simply starting a career; it would be a glorious rise, bringing honor to their families.

Thus, everyone in the hall was filled with anticipation, eagerly awaiting.

Not long after, Yang Zhen walked into the side hall.

"Greetings to the Banner Master." They immediately fell silent and saluted Yang Zhen.

They were all familiar with Yang Zhen.

If not for Yang Zhen, they would not have had the chance to meet the Grand Marshal today, so they were all grateful to him.

"When you meet the Marshal, remember to choose your words carefully. Think before you speak." Yang Zhen reminded them.

"Yes," they replied.

The distance from the side hall to the main hall was not far, and soon they were in the presence of the newly appointed Grand Marshal.

"Greetings to the Grand Marshal!"

They performed a grand salute, respectful and without a trace of disrespect.

Song Changming looked at the seven people before him, all selected by Yang Zhen from several poor scholars.

If one looks without bias, each of them possesses outstanding scholarship and talent, being top candidates chosen from hundreds.

The only shortcoming was their age, mostly in their early thirties, lacking experience in many aspects, and needing further cultivation and honing before they could truly blossom.

"Rise," Song Changming put down the document in his hand and said.

Only then did they dare to stand and raise their heads.

"Each of you has a dignified appearance and distinguished demeanor. I’ve read your essays, and you all have great potential," Song Changming said with a smile.

The tension they originally felt eased a bit at his words.

Though Song Changming held the noble title of Grand Marshal of the Military Department, he carried no great sense of authority and was quite amiable.

However, his youthful appearance was somewhat surprising to them.

"It must be the Youthful Appearance Technique spoken of by martial artists, or perhaps some miracle elixir, allowing for eternal youth..." Lv Yuchen thought curiously to himself.

They were wise enough not to literally believe that Song Changming was their age; after all, it’s impossible to become a Marshal at such an age.

"Now, tell me who each of you is," Song Changming continued.

"Commoner Wang Wenyu..." Wang Wenyu was the first to introduce himself.

Though his surname was Wang, he had no connection to the Wang Family in the Core District, merely a simple commoner.

"So you’re Wang Wenyu. I’ve read your essay, it’s insightful and practical," Song Changming nodded, having a favorable impression of Wang Wenyu.

Wang Wenyu was pleased inwardly, but maintained his composure outwardly.

"The only shortcoming is that it’s slightly conservative, lacking innovation," Song Changming continued to discuss a few points from the essay before looking at the others.

Wang Wenyu discreetly wiped his brow, uncertain if his responses just now satisfied Song Changming.

"Commoner Sun Xin, a student of Qingding Academy..."

Song Changming gave either comments or discussed about each person’s essay, without showing any discernible difference in attitude.

Until Lv Yuchen, when Song Changming’s demeanor noticeably changed.

"Your essay is outstanding, with hardly any flaws to pick on. Especially considering your age, such insight is truly commendable," Song Changming looked at Lv Yuchen, his face full of smiles.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see Song Changming’s admiration for this person.

This made the other students exchange glances, not expecting their essays to be outshone by this young private school student.

"The Marshal overpraises me, these are merely some shallow insights of a commoner, daring to show off my paltry skills," Lv Yuchen humbly replied, keeping his elder’s advice in mind.

"You all have much potential. Let me be frank, would you be willing to work under my command?" Song Changming directly asked.

With a shortage of hands currently, and considering these were all talents, he saw no need for further selection, opting to recruit all seven directly.

The seven were surprised to have gained Song Changming’s recognition so easily, unable to contain their excitement and it was apparent in their expressions.

"Honored by the Marshal’s favor, we shall serve loyally and diligently until death!" Wang Wenyu was the first to kneel, his voice resounding and firm.

The others quickly came to their senses and also knelt to agree.

They were naturally more than willing.

With the path to glory right before them, how could they not follow it?

"Welcome, everyone," Song Changming said with a slight smile.

After the meeting, it was evident that Wang Wenyu and Lv Yuchen left the deepest impression on him.

Lv Yuchen’s talent and Wang Wenyu’s stability were both outstanding personal qualities.

As for the other five scholars, though they did not have standout qualities, they were well-versed individuals with abilities surpassing their peers, and assisting him in handling affairs would certainly be more efficient than ordinary people.

If properly nurtured, they could also become figures capable of holding their own in the future.

Song Changming, having lived over eighty years, still had some skill in judging people.

Leaving the Marshal’s Cabinet, the bright sunlight poured over them, and the seven seemed somewhat dazed.

"It feels like being reborn..." Lv Yuchen murmured.

After today, the days of arduous study seemed to be in the past, and he was about to embrace a new life, a new way of living!