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

"Officer Su did a good job this time."

Wei Zhiyao sat behind the large desk, put down the brush in his hand, looked up at Su Bai, and had a warm smile on his face.

"The Reincarnation Sect is a great enemy of our Great Qian Dynasty. It is truly a great achievement that Commander Su was able to personally enter the fray and capture and annihilate the enemy's stronghold to the greatest extent possible." He paused, his tone becoming more solemn. "Lord Ning has already learned of this matter and has greatly encouraged Commander Su."

Su Bai quickly clasped his hands and bowed, his attitude humble: "This subordinate dares not take credit. This operation was successfully completed thanks to Lord Xing's proper command and the timely cooperation of my colleagues. This subordinate only did what was required."

"Hehe." Wei Zhiyao waved his hand, his smile deepening. "I know Old Xing; he's quite capable, but he couldn't handle something this neat. Besides—"

He changed the subject, his gaze falling on Su Bai: "His merits over the years, plus his great contribution in eradicating the Reincarnation Sect this time, may make him suitable for other positions. In my opinion, Su Bai is the most capable of replacing Old Xing in the Southern Garrison."

Su Bai's heart skipped a beat, but he remained outwardly calm and quickly declined, saying, "This... the Southern Garrison Command also has two officers, Officer Li and Officer Wang, who are highly experienced and have made significant contributions. What qualifications do I have to dare to assume the authority of a Garrison Command?"

"No need to be modest." Wei Zhiyao raised his hand in a gesture of refrain, indicating that he didn't need to say more. "The main reason I called you here this time is because of Lord Ning's wishes."

He stood up, walked around the desk, and stood in front of Su Bai, patting him on the shoulder: "From today onwards, you are promoted to Deputy Chief Inspector—a post-appointment matter."

Su Bai was slightly taken aback and looked up at Wei Zhiyao.

Wei Zhiyao met his gaze and added with a smile, "Officer Su, Lord Ning thinks very highly of you."

That's a very meaningful statement.

Su Bai's mind raced, and he immediately stopped refusing.

He took a half step back, solemnly clasped his hands in a fist salute, bowed deeply, and spoke in a steady and powerful voice:

"Su Bai thanks Lord Xie Ning and Lord Wei for their high regard! I am willing to serve them to the death!"

If you try to be humble at this point, it will only make your superiors think that you are afraid to take responsibility.

As for whether the contribution to this crackdown on the Reincarnation Sect is enough for a promotion—

It's not about whether you have enough merit, but whether you have connections in higher positions.

"Very good." Wei Zhiyao nodded in satisfaction and reached out to help him up. "I knew Officer Su had this ability."

He looked at the young man in front of him, a deep meaning flashing in his eyes.

The fact that Su Bai is so highly regarded by Lord Ning proves that his initial decision was correct.

The bond he forged with Su Bai along the way will prove invaluable at crucial moments.

"Oh, right." Wei Zhiyao suddenly remembered something, turned around and walked back behind his desk, sitting down again. "Lord Ning has one more thing to tell you."

Su Bai listened intently.

"She encouraged you to keep working hard and achieve more success," Wei Zhiyao smiled. "Perhaps it won't be long before a position that's perfect for you comes along."

A perfect fit for the job?

Su Bai's mind raced, but he respectfully replied, "Yes! Su Bai understands. Please rest assured, Lord Ning, Su Bai will strive to be the best and meet your requirements as soon as possible."

Even though he didn't know what the position was, he wouldn't ask.

It must be good, otherwise I wouldn't have specifically asked Wei Zhiyao to pass on this message.

However, judging from this same statement, Ning Yuechan seemed somewhat anxious.

Su Bai understood.

It's highly likely that he was promoted so quickly because he was aiming for that important position.

After finishing his business, Su Bai clasped his hands in a respectful bow again, then turned and left.

……

Over the next few days, Su Bai continued to cultivate the Golden Bell Shield and the Blazing Sun Realm.

At his current speed, he's already well on his way to the fourth realm.

The details of Su Bai's appointment were revealed after Chief Constable Xing made a trip to the General Garrison Command.

This time, General Manager Xing's main task was to collect the reward.

As the deputy chief inspector, he naturally deserves the greatest credit for this achievement.

Given his other achievements and qualifications over the years, he will likely be promoted to another position sooner or later.

As for Officer Li and Officer Wang, they received a commendation and some rewards—a certain amount of silver and a certain amount of cloth.

That's basically it.

After all, there are only so many suitable positions available for them to be promoted, with each radish in its own hole.

Moreover, although this achievement is significant, it is still somewhat short of promotion.

Only Su Bai's reward...

"What?!"

In the office of the Southern Garrison Commander, Chief Li was holding a teacup when he heard the news. His hand trembled, and tea splashed all over him, but he was completely unaware of it.

"Su, the taxi driver, got promoted again!?"

He stared wide-eyed at Sun Hou, who had come to deliver the news, his expression incredibly complex.

Wang Cha Tou, who was standing to the side, was also stunned. The peanut he was holding with his chopsticks fell onto the table with a thud and rolled a few times.

"A candidate for deputy chief constable...?" he murmured repeatedly, his voice filled with disbelief. "How long has it been? From constable to foreman, from foreman to candidate for deputy chief constable?"

The two looked at each other, speechless for a long time.

Even Chief Constable Xing returned from the General Garrison with a look of shock on his face.

The news quickly spread throughout Fenjiang County, especially in the southern district.

The discussion was rampant everywhere – in teahouses, restaurants, and street corners.

Numerous gangs were taken aback—Su Bai? That young man who wasn't even twenty years old?

In a private room on the second floor of Juxian Teahouse, several gang leaders were gathered together, looking at each other in bewilderment.

"Su Bai? Is that the guy who raided Chunxianglou last time?" A burly man put down his teacup, his brows furrowed.

"Who else could it be but him?" A thin, middle-aged man across from him shook his head, his tone full of disbelief. "The key thing is—how old is he? Not even twenty!"

"In our Southern Garrison, if we're talking about who's qualified to be a deputy sergeant, it should be Sergeant Li and Sergeant Wang," another fat man in a silk shirt said in a low voice, tapping his fingers lightly on the table. "These two are veterans who have been here for over a decade, their record books are thick with achievements..."

"There used to be a prime suspect, Officer Chen," the thin middle-aged man interjected, his eyes gleaming, "but he's dead, isn't he?"

Everyone remained silent for a moment.

"But who knew..." the fat man sighed, "that position would actually be given to Su Bai."

"A deputy chief clerk candidate who's not even twenty years old." The burly man clicked his tongue, his face twitching. "This is simply unbelievable."

"No." The thin middle-aged man shook his head, gazing intently out the window. "I should say—this background is far too powerful."

One sentence awakened everyone.

Yes, how could such a rapid promotion be possible solely based on merit?

Without someone backing you up, who would believe you?

For a moment, everyone exchanged glances, understanding each other without saying a word.