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

"And you are...?"

The middle-aged man didn't answer directly. Instead, he carefully sized up Su Bai, a subtle scrutiny flashing in his eyes. Then, his smile deepened slightly, and he cupped his hands in greeting:

"As expected of Constable Su, he is young and promising. Today at the Tiger Gang's gambling den, he single-handedly dealt with two martial arts masters at the first level. Not only did he escape unscathed, but he also won the battle, forcing the Tiger Gang to bow down and submit... Such skill and courage truly make him a young talent, worthy of admiration."

Su Bai felt a slight chill run down his spine, his doubts deepening.

Who is this person? Their information network is incredibly efficient!

Apart from the core members of the Fierce Tiger Gang and Zheng Shijie, outsiders should not know the details of the fight inside the gambling den.

Even Chen the constable probably only knows that he has received the money, and may not be aware that there was also a martial arts contest involved.

This person, however, knew it all like the back of his hand…

Su Bai's face remained impassive, merely displaying a perfectly measured hint of humility and bewilderment at having his achievements mentioned, before asking again, "You flatter me, sir. May I ask who you are...?"

The middle-aged man then stopped smiling and said seriously:

"My name is Wang Yun, and I work at the county's General Garrison Office. I have come here on the orders of the Chief Garrison Commander to invite Sergeant Su to the General Garrison Office."

As he spoke, he turned slightly to the side and made a "please" gesture, his attitude very polite.

General Garrison Command!

Lord Chief Emissary!

Su Bai's expression froze, his pupils contracted instantly, and then a huge surge of joy rushed into his heart like a warm current, almost making him catch his breath.

All his previous guesses and expectations have now come to pass in such a direct and abrupt way!

Moreover, the official who came was not an ordinary clerk, but a trusted servant of the chief constable!

He immediately suppressed his turbulent emotions, his face showing solemnity and respect. He quickly cupped his hands and bowed deeply: "So it's Officer Wang from the General Garrison! My apologies! Su Bai greets Officer Wang!"

Wang Yun slightly stepped aside, returned the greeting with a cupped hand, and his smiling face returned to normal.

"You're too kind, Officer Su. Are you perhaps free at the moment? The Chief Constable is waiting for you at the yamen."

He was indeed a little puzzled.

The young man in front of me did a great job today, showing remarkable skill and courage. He was considered one of the best among the young constables at the bottom of the Zhenfu Division.

But... that's all.

Having witnessed the ups and downs of officialdom, he knew that even if he did a brilliant job collecting donations, it shouldn't have prompted the busy Chief Constable to summon him personally and send him, one of his close associates, to invite him.

There must be another reason behind this.

However, whatever the reason,

Su Bai is about to rise to prominence.

"I'm free! Of course I'm free!" Su Bai answered without hesitation, his voice slightly higher than usual due to excitement, but he quickly regained his composure.

When summoned by the chief inspector, even the most important matters had to be put aside.

"Please wait a moment, Officer Wang, I will go with you immediately!"

He retreated back into the house, quickly looked around to make sure everything was alright, then slammed the door shut and locked it.

His movements were swift and decisive, revealing an eagerness to act.

When he turned to face Wang Yun, he had completely composed himself, his eyes were clear and his posture was upright: "Officer Wang, please lead the way."

The General Garrison Command of Fenjiang County was located in the very center of the county seat.

It's not too far, after all, it's only the size of a county town. You can get there by walking through a few bluestone streets and turning into a few narrow alleys.

Along the way, Su Bai and Wang Yun had a very lively conversation, and both were keen to improve their relationship.

Wang Yun would sometimes step aside to let the peddler with his load pass, and sometimes point to a spot on the side of the street and whisper his explanation.

Su Bai listened with a smile, occasionally nodding in agreement, and subtly offering a few words of praise, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

The town center was much more bustling than the South Gate, where Su Bai lived.

The shops have spacious storefronts, brand-new signs, and the pedestrians are dressed in much brighter clothes.

The General Garrison Command stands at the widest crossroads, with its vermilion gate towering high, stone lions guarding its sides, and walls extending far to the left and right, making it as large as three Southern Garrison Commands.

The most eye-catching feature is a five-story main building in the courtyard, with flying eaves and brackets, and a black tile roof, which stands out impressively among the low-rise houses.

With Wang Yun leading the way, Su Bai did not encounter any difficulties, and the two successfully crossed the high threshold.

Upon entering, one finds a spacious front courtyard paved with blue bricks. Several bailiffs are drawing water from the well, and they all nod and greet Wang Yun.

They climbed the stone steps to the second floor, their footsteps echoing clearly in the quiet corridor.

Wang Yun stopped at the top of the stairs, turned to Su Bai, and cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Brother Su, you can go up to the third floor by yourself. Just find the door number of the Chief Constable."

Su Bai smiled and returned the greeting: "Alright, thank you, Brother Wang. I'll definitely treat you to drinks another day."

He turned and stepped onto the wooden stairs leading to the third floor. The stairs were a bit old, and they made a slight creaking sound when he stepped on them.

Just as they reached the corner, a figure came to greet them.

"Is this Constable Su? Come here quickly." The voice was clear and bright; it was a woman.

Su Bai looked up in surprise and saw a woman dressed in dark blue official robes with a leather belt standing in front of him. She was about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with clear features and a tall and straight figure.

What made his heart skip a beat was the waist tag hanging from the other man's waist—it was the identifier of a taxi driver.

The woman exuded a calm aura, and although her gaze was not deliberately intimidating, Su Bai instinctively felt a subtle pressure, as if something sensitive had brushed against his skin.

Su Bai couldn't discern her specific martial arts realm, but his intuition told him that she was at least at the third or fourth level of martial arts cultivation.

The duties of the General Garrison Command are indeed far superior to those of the subordinate divisions.

Su Bai quickly suppressed his emotions, bowed his head, and clasped his hands in greeting: "Greetings, Officer."

The woman nodded slightly, said nothing more, and simply turned to lead the way: "Follow me."

Su Bai followed her, walked through a slightly dimly lit corridor, and came to a closed wooden door with lacquer patterns.

The woman pushed open the door and entered. The room was bright and clean, with a faint scent of ink mixed with the aroma of books.

A woman was sitting behind a large sandalwood desk, holding a scroll in her hand, reading it intently with her eyes down.

A hint of doubt flashed through Su Bai's mind—wasn't the Chief Constable Wei Zhiyao, whom he had met last time?

But he dared not ask any more questions, nor did he dare to look directly at the person entering the room. He lowered his head and bowed respectfully, saying, "This humble servant, Su Bai, greets Your Excellency, Chief Constable!"

"My surname is Ning. I only summoned you here today in the name of the Chief Constable," the woman said, turning to look at Su Bai.

Upon hearing this, Su Bai knew who it was.

He had inquired about Lord Ning that night. Hadn't he heard that he had been promoted to the prefecture? Why was he still in the county?

However, Su Bai knew.

It definitely couldn't be for him.

"This humble servant greets Lord Ning!" Su Bai bowed again.