A person sacrifices himself to become a saint in a chaotic world of martial arts.

"Something's not right... Why isn't Xing Tou saying anything? Who is he waiting for?"

"Could it be... that the Chief Constable is coming?!"

"Very likely! Otherwise, why would Deputy Commander Xing come out in person and wait without saying anything?"

"Lord Chief Constable... This is the first time I've had the chance to meet you in all my years here. I wonder what kind of demeanor you possess?"

"Shh... Keep your voice down. I was far away last night, but I vaguely caught a glimpse of him. He seemed... very young, but that murderous aura... tsk..."

The low murmurs spread discreetly through the crowd like ripples on water. Although they tried their best to suppress it, one could still feel the irrepressible excitement and curiosity.

Many people subconsciously straightened their backs, straightened their uniforms, and looked eagerly at the passageway leading to the front hall.

Chen Dongquan, standing in the crowd, was also deeply moved, but he knew far more than the ordinary constables.

He vaguely heard that the former chief inspector, Lord Ning, had been promoted for his merits and would soon be going to Fengshan County.

The person arriving today is a newly appointed Chief Constable!

In recent days, undercurrents have been flowing among the various sub-departments of the Fenjiang County Garrison Command, and even among those in the yamen who have any ambitions, with each person making their own calculations.

If one can seize the opportunity to make a good impression on this new chief inspector, and even get close to him...

Thinking of this, Chen Dongquan's heart couldn't help but beat a little faster.

Just as the constables were whispering and speculating amongst themselves, steady and clear footsteps came from outside the two heavy black lacquered doors of the Zhenfu Division's yamen.

A tall, robust figure strode into the courtyard against the morning light streaming in from outside.

The newcomer was dressed in a black fish-scale soft armor, the armor plates gleaming with a cold metallic luster in the dim morning light, and a simple-looking goose-feather knife with a dark scabbard hanging at his waist.

Most strikingly, on the chest of the black martial arts uniform, there was a lifelike rhinoceros pattern embroidered with fine silver thread—it raised its head and hooves, poised to pounce, full of power and might.

This is the rank badge on the official robes of the Great Qian Dynasty, a symbol of status and official rank.

The Rhinoceros Patch was exclusively for eighth-rank military officers.

Within the territory of Fenjiang County, there is only one person who is qualified and able to wear this outfit.

Wei Zhiyao, the newly appointed chief clerk of the Zhenfu Division in Fenjiang County!

The entire courtyard fell silent instantly, so quiet you could hear a pin drop; all whispers and conversations vanished.

"Lord Chief Constable!"

Standing at the forefront, Deputy Chief Constable Xing clasped his hands in a fist salute first, his voice booming.

Immediately afterwards, the three policemen also greeted him in unison.

The nearly one hundred constables in the courtyard seemed to awaken from a dream, hastily following suit, clasping their hands and bowing in unison, their voices rising like a tidal wave: "Greetings, Chief Constable!"

"Um."

Wei Zhiyao had a resolute face with distinct features and a short beard on his chin.

His gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, and he nodded slightly in response.

Under the breathless gaze of everyone, he walked steadily through the automatically parted crowd and headed straight for the temporary platform erected in front of the courtyard.

After standing still, Wei Zhiyao slowly scanned the entire area with his gaze, which carried a heavy sense of pressure, causing many constables to involuntarily lower their heads.

He spoke in a deep voice, not loud, but clear enough to reach everyone's ears:

"I believe you have all heard about what happened in Tongming Lane yesterday. The heretics of the Reincarnation Sect dared to act so violently right under the noses of my Southern District Garrison Command. Lord Ning of Fengshan County was furious about this, and even I, the newly appointed Chief Inspector, received a good scolding for my lax governance!"

His tone grew heavier, and his gaze sharpened.

"Fellow colleagues, I can set aside any past laziness or slackness. But from this day forward, under my jurisdiction, Wei Zhiyao, it is imperative to take our duties seriously and ensure their thoroughness! Patrol and security are the foundation of our positions, and we cannot tolerate any further negligence!"

Lord Ning?

The many bailiffs below the stage looked at each other, bewildered.

All they knew was that something big seemed to have happened last night; there had been a fight between experts, and the ground had been cleaned up.

However, it remains unclear which "Lord Ning" is involved.

However, the fact that the Chief Constable mentioned it so seriously, and that his tone was filled with obvious apprehension and importance, clearly indicates that he is an extraordinary figure.

No one dared to ask aloud; they could only suppress their doubts and echo in unison:

"We, your humble servants, will heed the Chief Inspector's instructions! We will certainly not fail to live up to your expectations!"

Su Bai, standing in the crowd, suddenly thought of the young woman from last night who was seriously injured but had an astonishing aura.

It turns out her surname is Ning, and she comes from Fengshan County. Judging from the tone of Chief Constable Wei, her status is obviously very high.

He had thought that it would be Lord Ning who would appear today, after all, the demon from the Revolving Division had mentioned Lord Chief Constable last night.

However, the issues involved were clearly beyond the comprehension of someone as insignificant as him.

He shook his head, dismissing those thoughts—some levels were indeed beyond his current reach.

Wei Zhiyao on the platform gave another admonition, the core of which was to strengthen patrols in all the markets and towns, and to thoroughly investigate suspicious persons, especially the traces of the Lunzhuan Sect, and to be on high alert.

Just as most of the constables thought the day's reprimand was about to end and secretly breathed a sigh of relief,

Wei Zhiyao suddenly changed the subject, and her tone softened slightly:

"However, last night's events were not without their merits. Here, I would like to give special praise to one person—the temporary constable, Su Bai!"

These words shocked everyone present.

Countless eyes instinctively began searching for that inconspicuous figure in the crowd.

Wei Zhiyao continued:

"Su Bai, in the midst of a perilous situation last night, remained calm and skillfully maneuvered against the enemy, ultimately striking the gong to issue a warning. He has rendered meritorious service to the government and to the security of Fenjiang! After careful consideration by the higher authorities, he is hereby commended: effective immediately, Su Bai is promoted to a formal constable of our Zhenfu Division!"

He glanced at the crowd below and raised his voice: "Officer Su Bai, come up to the stage!"

"boom--"

Like cold water being poured into boiling oil, an uncontrollable commotion and buzzing discussion instantly erupted in the courtyard.

The faces of the many constables were filled with astonishment, their eyes a mixture of shock, confusion, and barely concealed envy and jealousy.

Was the warning effective?

This credit sounds... a bit too easy, doesn't it?

Everyone knows that to be promoted from a temporary officer to a permanent staff member, one either needs solid martial arts skills or real, crucial contributions in life-or-death or major cases.

Can you really achieve great success by simply striking a few gongs and maneuvering around?

What incredible stroke of luck did Su Bai have?!

Su Bai himself suddenly raised his head, his heart skipped a beat for a moment, and was then struck by a huge, unreal joy.

His fingers trembled slightly in his sleeve, and he could hardly believe his ears.

Last night I was still thinking about what reward I would receive.

I never expected to be promoted directly to a regular constable?

He himself found it somewhat unbelievable.