Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 412 - 412 411 Acting Supervisor Seeking monthly tickets at month-end

412: Chapter 411: Acting Supervisor [Seeking monthly tickets at month-end] 412: Chapter 411: Acting Supervisor [Seeking monthly tickets at month-end] Daoist Wang was deeply moved, yet he said,

“The affection between brothers, I accept it, but only in times of real danger can we see what’s true and what’s false.

However, such a matter is not something that can be replaced casually; if unnoticed, it’s still acceptable, but once discovered, it matters little if I am punished, but it would be an unforgivable sin to implicate you, brother.

You have a bright future ahead of you, and there’s no need to stumble over this.

In our line of work, we must act with utmost caution, fearing that someone might grasp onto any vulnerability; to substitute one living person for another without the colleagues being the wiser is utterly impossible!”

Daoist Wang refused very firmly because he knew such deception couldn’t fool anyone—too many eyes were watching, and walls had ears.

Hou Niao gave a slight smile, stood up, and said, “Elder brother speaks the truth; to act without God or ghost noticing is indeed difficult, but elder brother knows only one side of the coin, not the other.

In that case, elder brother, please sit comfortably; I will return shortly.”

Ignoring Daoist Wang’s astonishment, he left on his own, and the next moment, he appeared at the Capital Commandant’s office, which he had visited just the day before.

Capital Commandant Ouyang seemed to expect his visit and greeted him with a smile,

“Why does Hou disciple return after such a short absence?”

Hou Niao sighed, “I must inform the Capital Commandant that I have a past association with Wang Shouzhong from your office.

He is amiable, generous, and adept at clerical strategy, yet he hesitates in making critical decisions on the fly.

Coincidentally, I also wish to take in the sights of the Grand Canyon.

After all, ‘cultivation’ is as much about cultivating one’s self as it is about taking action.

Therefore, it makes sense to offer me this supervisory opportunity.”

Both were astute men, and profound knowledge didn’t require a loud drum; Ouyang Mi was straightforward, aware that his calculations on this matter were somewhat excessive,

“Brother Hou is open-hearted, and I won’t be hypocritical.

There’s more to this than meets the eye, and I find myself in a difficult position.

Sikong Mansion demands someone from Jin City, and that wasn’t my own initiative but a superior’s order.

I don’t know the reason behind this, why among several states, my newly appointed Jin City was included?

After the recent changes, the power of Jin City’s Commandant’s office has declined significantly, with many capable subordinates either transferred or gone, leaving no one who truly stands out—unless I go myself, any appointee would only bring disgrace, which is not what I desire!”

He invited Hou Niao with open hands and waited while serving tea, understanding that being a state’s Commandant was not as simple as one might imagine, especially for an outsider cultivator like him, with no local base.

To him, the fact that Li Chuping in Sikong Mansion didn’t help Jin City avoid this appointment left him with some complaints; of course, being new to Sikong Mansion, perhaps Li Chuping couldn’t have influenced the decision—or maybe he didn’t want to intervene?

In that case, pushing Li Chuping’s old acquaintance into the fray was also a strategy.

He had been weighing whether such action was worth the risk, whether it might offend the newly eminent figure at Sikong Mansion, but the arrival of Hou Niao helped him make up his mind.

“Let’s not discuss the intricate power struggles of Sikong Mansion; let’s focus on this matter.

It’s certainly not feasible for Wang Shouzhong to go; his talents are not even up to the standard of basic Tongxuan, and if he went, he would only embarrass himself, embarrass me, embarrass Jin City, and of course, embarrass Li Chuping.

There’s no benefit for anyone involved, and it would only strain our relationship without reason.

But with you, it’s a bit different.

You’re not technically from Jin City’s Commandant’s office, but your name is still registered in Jin City, so whether you’re willing to go or not, we must respect your wishes—that’s why I couldn’t directly ask you.”

Hou Niao nodded understandingly; it was all a bit roundabout, but such were the complications when cultivation power intersected with officialdom—existence validates itself.

“Shall I still go under the identity of Wang Shouzhong?”

Ouyang Mi nodded, “You’re not on the roster of Jin City Capital Commandant’s Office, so you can only borrow someone else’s name.

I presume, Li Chuping won’t scrutinize it closely, who else would bother with the truth?”

Hou Niao forced a smile, “Senior brother, you really think highly of me, digging such a big pit for me as soon as I return.”

Ouyang Mi spread his hands, “Right now, I’m like a talented woman who can’t cook without rice; surely, I can’t go myself, can I?

Junior brother, back in Jin City, you had quite a reputation.

To this day, the name ‘Suqiu Butcher’ hasn’t faded, and now you’ve also acquired the nickname ‘Mirage Butcher’.

I’m really curious, whether after you return from Qiunan, you’ll also earn the title of ‘Grand Canyon Butcher’?”

Indeed, good deeds don’t make headlines, but misdeeds travel a thousand miles, and such news travels faster than anything else.

He felt that he should be doing more good deeds, right?

Why then did no one mention his moniker as the timely rain of Yinling, or, the lucky star of Lihai?

“Is it a large scale?”

Ouyang Mi talked about Daoist Wang casually, but he would not be perfunctory with him, the true participant,

“It’s not small because the cultivation power in the Grand Canyon has been overflowing like a disaster for centuries, not to be underestimated.

As far as I know, there are two Golden Core cultivators involved in this cleansing of the Bai Shen Sect, and whether there are any Golden Core Assistants from Sikong Mansion going is still unknown at the moment.

This means that there must be Golden Core Cultivators in the Grand Canyon; otherwise, they wouldn’t be so cautious.”

The conversation took a turn, “Of course, the main actions will be taken care of by cultivators of the Tongtian Realm.

The Grand Canyon’s terrain is complex; too few people and they won’t be able to cover it all.

According to the news from Sikong Mansion, the number will exceed a hundred, divided into several groups to act independently.

There will be five Prosecutors from the State Capital Commandant’s Offices participating, and you will be one of them.”

“And the only one faking it.

They won’t say anything, will they?”

Ouyang Mi was confident, “The main thing is that if I don’t tell, who else will stick their nose in it?

Is it fun to offend me or Li Biejia?

Besides, looking at your record, I suspect you’ve had no dealings with them at all, right?”

Hou Niao gave a dry laugh, “You’ve arranged everything so properly, even predicting that I would go looking for Wang Shouzhong, but have you ever considered that I’ve never actually done this kind of work before?”

Ouyang Mi smiled, “What’s so different about doing this job?

Once you have the skills, anyone can do it, especially this time, when the main focus is combat, not engaging in any dark and secret dealings.

All you have to do is show the same vigor you had as the ‘Hou Butcher’, then those Bai Shen Sect people are not enough to contend with you.”

Hou Niao felt compelled to remind him, “Capital Commandant, could you please not always bring up the butcher?

I’m an entirely innocent man, I can’t withstand such fabrications.

People’s words are fierce as tigers.”

Ouyang Mi smiled, “I’m not wronging you!

After all, you’re from Jin City, it’s your inescapable duty to bring glory to Jin City.

This supervisory duty still involves cooperating with external teachings; it’s related to Quanzhen’s face and will also affect the stability of the Alliance.

We must show the Bai Shen Sect the strength of our Shan Sect Sword Cultivators, to deter them from harboring any nonsensical thoughts.

I don’t need to tell you this, you understand.

As for Wang Shouzhong, if he wishes to be an idle man in Jin City, then let him be.

As long as I am in Jin City, he can continue to lead a carefree life.”

Hou Niao nodded slightly; this was also a kind of transaction, a delicate balance reached between him, Ouyang Mi, and Li Chuping.

This Ouyang Capital Commandant, upon closer contact, seemed more like an old bureaucrat than a Law Enforcement Cultivator.

This Cultivation World…