Chapter 180: The Powerful Inspection Office

Chapter 180: The Powerful Inspection Office

On the balcony.

"Big Brother Ye!" Jiang Ning greeted Ye Qiu with a smile as he climbed up.

"Junior Brother Jiang!" Ye Qiu chuckled.

Ye Qiu looked down below, "Junior Brother Jiang, do you know the ins and outs of the incident happening down there?"

Jiang Ning shook his head, "Not very clear."

Ye Qiu said, "Down there is an Inspector Guard who passed the examination yesterday. After getting drunk, he became arrogant and killed a constable from the county administration who had offended him in the past. But he didn't do anything wrong."

"He didn't do anything wrong?" Jiang Ning was slightly surprised.

"Yes, he didn't do anything wrong!" Ye Qiu nodded, "The Inspection Office has just been established, and it's the right time to assert its authority. Without this show of strength, it'll be difficult to carry out future tasks. This incident is just what we need, regardless of right or wrong, to assert our power over the county administration."

Jiang Ning asked, "Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

Ye Qiu shook his head, "There's nothing inappropriate about it!"

After saying this, he smiled at Jiang Ning and continued, "It's normal for you, Junior Brother Jiang, to think this way, as you were once an ordinary commoner."

"But from now on, you'll need to change your mindset."

"For those who sit high in the halls of power and soar above the clouds, this world is like a chessboard. Right and wrong, good and evil, don't matter. What's important is their will, which must be carried out."

"The establishment of the Inspection Office represents the will of certain people. Our primary task is to execute the will of these people, and in the face of this, righteousness prevails, as it represents their interests."

"In the face of righteousness, the interests of the common people can be completely sacrificed."

"The constable who died last night was unfortunately the sacrificial lamb."

"The sacrifice of that constable is also a perfect opportunity to draw the county administration into the fray, and they will become the target of our Inspection Office's show of power."

"For the Inspection Office, there's no need to maintain good relations with local authorities. Establishing absolute authority is all that's required."

"The mission of the Inspection Office is to pacify chaos through force!"

As Ye Qiu spoke these final words, his gaze upon Jiang Ning carried a profound meaning.

At this moment, Jiang Ning didn't respond but silently watched the battle between Liu Zhao Nan and Xu Zheng Nan below.

"The Inspection Office is indeed domineering!" Jiang Ning sighed inwardly.

Just then, below, Xu Zheng Nan was already being beaten by Liu Zhao Nan, coughing up blood repeatedly.

"Stop!!" A loud shout suddenly rang out from the crowd.

As the voice sounded, everyone's gaze turned towards its source.

A man in civilian clothes stepped forward.

It was clear that he had been watching the fight for a long time, dressed in civilian attire.

Only now, with Xu Zheng Nan unable to hold his ground, did he step forward.

Upon seeing this person, Jiang Ning instantly recognized him.

This person was none other than the County Commander, an Eighth Rank Official.

In the county administration, he was second only to the governor, a figure above all others.

"It's County Commander!" Liu Zhao Nan smiled and stopped his attack.

Only then did Xu Zheng Nan wipe away the blood from the corner of his mouth.

"You're not qualified! Let your superior come out!" County Commander ordered.

As he spoke, his gaze didn't fall on Liu Zhao Nan but shifted to the balcony where Ye Qiu and Jiang Ning stood.

Amid the crowd, he had already noticed the presence of Jiang Ning and Ye Qiu.

He knew that this matter was no longer a simple personal grudge but a dispute between the Inspection Office and the county administration.

On the balcony.

"Let's go, Junior Brother Jiang, follow me!" Ye Qiu smiled and continued, "Lord Hong has entrusted this matter entirely to me, and I can't afford to mess it up!"

"Okay!" Jiang Ning nodded.

The next moment, they turned and descended the stairs.

Then, they exited through the doors of the Inspection Office.

"County Commander!" Ye Qiu smiled.

"Commander Ye, Commander Jiang!" County Commander glanced at the two of them and greeted them.

Then he asked, "Commanders, what's your take on this matter?"

Ye Qiu's face showed surprise, "County Commander, with both witnesses and evidence present, what more is there to see?"

As he spoke, Ye Qiu's gaze suddenly sharpened, "County Commander, are you trying to protect a member of the Evil God Sect?"

"Commander Ye, are you sure about this?" County Commander's gaze turned sharp as he stared at Ye Qiu.

Ye Qiu, unaffected by County Commander's intense gaze, smiled and walked to his front, gently patting his shoulder.

"County Commander, don't misjudge the situation! This isn't a decision I can make!"

County Commander's face paled, and he looked at Ye Qiu with trepidation.

Just a few light pats, and he knew he was no match for Ye Qiu.

Adding to this, Ye Qiu's words made him realize that this was the will of Lord Hong.

Understanding this, County Commander took a deep breath.

"Good! Since Commander Ye has already investigated this matter, then it's clear that Tian Bo is indeed connected to the Evil God Sect!"

"Commander!" Xu Zheng Nan exclaimed, a hint of dissatisfaction in his voice.

"Silence!" County Commander turned and reprimanded Xu Zheng Nan, the Chief Patrol.

Then he looked at Ye Qiu, "I, County Commander, will remember this!"

Ye Qiu smiled nonchalantly.

Then, he waved his hand and commanded, "Arrest this old man and send him to prison!"

"Yes, Commander!" Zhao Hu, standing beside him, immediately beamed with excitement.

He raised his hand and grabbed the seventy-year-old elder with his five fingers, firmly clutching him like a tiger's claws.

"Old man, rest assured! It won't be long before you're on your way to meet your only son in the afterlife!" Zhao Hu sneered maliciously.

"Such injustice in this world!" The elderly man howled towards the sky, his eyes filled with despair.

Witnessing this scene, Jiang Ning's heart couldn't help but feel a twinge of sympathy.

"Commander Ye, why not spare this old man? At his age, he's unlikely to be involved with the Evil God Sect."

Upon hearing this, Ye Qiu glanced at Jiang Ning.

Then, with a smile, he said, "Since Brother Jiang has spoken, I'll do as you say."

Instantly, he turned to Zhao Hu and said, "Let him go!"

Hearing these words, Zhao Hu reluctantly released his grip.

"Old man, consider yourself lucky. You've escaped with your life, and now you can bury your son."

The elderly man looked at the few people present, his face filled with despair as he picked up the straw mat with his son's body and walked towards the outside.

Even the County Commander couldn't seek justice for his son.

What could an old man like him do?

With difficulty, he carried his son's body, walking slowly towards the city's outskirts.

He was going to find a propitious burial site outside the city to lay his son to rest.

"Disperse! Disperse!" As Jiang Ning and Ye Qiu entered the Inspection Office, Zhao Hu finally dispersed the crowd at the entrance.

Inside the Inspection Office.

Jiang Ning spoke, "Big Brother Ye, I'm not sure if I have the authority to recruit someone to serve in the Inspection Office."

As they stepped through the grand gates of the Inspection Office, Jiang Ning voiced the question on his mind.

He had previously promised Cheng Ran that he would find a way to promote him to the Inspection Office.

For Cheng Ran, this was a great opportunity.

But for himself, it was also a favorable development.

This way, he would gain another trusted subordinate who could follow his commands.

This would be of great assistance to him in his future duties within the Inspection Office.

As a Deputy Commander, having a few trustworthy subordinates was crucial; otherwise, it would become troublesome later on.

Many tasks would require his personal attention.

This would not only hinder his martial arts progress but also bring unnecessary complications.

Moreover, as a Deputy Commander, if he didn't have subordinates to command, the position would be meaningless.

At this moment,

Ye Qiu, hearing Jiang Ning's words, halted his steps.

Then, he spoke, "As a Deputy Commander, Jiang, this authority is naturally yours. Every Deputy Commander has the power to recruit up to four people into the Inspection Office and appoint a Captain."

"Of course, the choice of Captain should be made carefully by you, Jiang. Every Captain will undergo an assessment. If their strength is insufficient, even if appointed by you, they may struggle to pass the annual assessment."

"Understood!" Jiang Ning's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

The authority to appoint a Captain and four Inspectors was significant.

Just like Liu Zhao Nan, who had just confronted County Chief Xu Zheng Nan outside the County Administration.

Liu Zhao Nan was merely a Captain.

Any Captain held the rank of a Ninth Rank Official.

For ordinary people, this was akin to ascending to heaven in a single step.

However, this position required careful consideration, as Ye Qiu had mentioned.

Every Captain would face an annual assessment.

If their strength fell short, even if appointed by Jiang Ning, they might still fail the annual assessment and lose their position.

At this moment,

Ye Qiu spoke again, "Jiang, since this is your first time in the Inspection Office, I'm free anyway, so let me show you around."

"Thank you, Big Brother Ye!" Jiang Ning bowed respectfully.

Administrative Office.

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Here, Ye Qiu finally departed.

And Jiang Ning headed towards the Administrative Office.

The Administrative Office was the logistics department of the Inspection Office.

Here, there was something that everyone cared deeply about—the benefits of joining the Inspection Office.

The Inspection Office, with the Warrior Saint's presence, had the entire province as its logistics support.

Within the Inspection Office, one could obtain countless divine skill manuals and rare treasures and medicines.

According to Jiang Ning's previous knowledge, whether it was lower-rank, middle-rank, or advanced martial arts, they could all be acquired in the Inspection Office.

Even higher-level martial arts could be obtained.

Additionally, the path to becoming a Grandmaster and even a Grand Grandmaster could be found.

Furthermore, there was a chance to meet the Warrior Saint and receive guidance.

These were the reasons why the Inspection Office attracted so many aspirants.

And all of this was handled by the Administrative Office.

Moreover, Jiang Ning had an important task at the Administrative Office.

He needed to add his Deputy Commander token to his identification and obtain a Captain's token and four Inspector tokens.

These tokens could be given to anyone, and they only needed to present them at the Administrative Office to register and receive their respective positions and identities.

Administrative Office.

An elderly woman with lingering charm took the tokens from Jiang Ning.

"Are you Jiang Ning?" the old woman asked.

"I am Jiang Ning," he replied with a slight bow.

Although he didn't know who this old woman was, Jiang Ning knew that she must be more than meets the eye to be in charge of the Administrative Office.

"Can I engrave a 'ning' character on it for you?" she asked.

"Yes, please," Jiang Ning nodded.

The old woman took Jiang Ning's token and began to work on it. In just a short while, about half the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

"Done!" she said, placing the golden token in front of Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning took the token and saw that the old woman had engraved a single character, "ning", on the back. This character represented him, and from now on, anyone holding this token would be considered his representative.

Jiang Ning put the token away and asked the old woman, "Senior, I need a silver token and four black tokens."

The old woman rummaged through a cabinet behind her and produced five tokens, which she tossed in front of Jiang Ning.

"Take them! These unassigned tokens can be registered and recorded by anyone who brings them here to become a member of the Inspection Office. Don't lose them."

"I understand," Jiang Ning nodded.

Jiang Ning spent another half an hour in the Administrative Office, during which he learned some general information. He discovered that his salary as a Deputy Commander of the Eighth Rank was not paid in silver or gold, but in Contribution Points.

Contribution Points could be obtained through various means, including completing tasks, exchanging salary, or trading gold and silver. As a Deputy Commander, he could receive 100 Contribution Points per month.

According to the old woman, 100 Contribution Points were equivalent to 200 taels of silver, as 2 taels of silver could be exchanged for 1 Contribution Point. On the other hand, 1 Contribution Point could be exchanged for 1 tael of silver.

In other words, his monthly salary was equivalent to 100 taels of silver, which seemed modest. However, considering the purchasing power of 1 tael of silver being equivalent to 1,000 yuan in his previous life, his salary was actually 10,000 yuan per month, a staggering amount.

As a Deputy Commander, Jiang Ning knew that his official salary was only the tip of the iceberg. He could easily earn hundreds of times more through other means, but he didn't need to, as he already had a considerable amount of wealth.

Previously, he had sold a shipload of iron ore to a smithy for 10,000 taels of silver and had also sold other spoils to the Wan Hua Tower for 5,500 taels of silver notes. In total, he had nearly 20,000 taels of silver, a small fortune.

Although this amount might not be significant to someone like Lin Qingyi, it was a substantial wealth for Jiang Ning. He didn't plan to exchange his silver for Contribution Points, as the exchange rate was unfavorable.

The old woman had given him a list of items he could exchange for with his Contribution Points. Although the list was extensive, Jiang Ning was only interested in rare medicines that could accelerate his physical cultivation.

Before reaching the Fifth Stage, his focus was on refining his body. Many rare medicines could have a significant impact during this stage. He found that these medicines were available on the list, but they could also be purchased from the Wan Hua Tower with enough money.

In addition to these medicines, Jiang Ning saw other items on the list, including the Seven Stage Tendon Refining technique, the Six Stage Bone Refining technique, and the Five Stage Inner Strength technique. He even saw the "Five Qi Gathering Breath Control Technique", a mid-rank internal cultivation technique that required 50,000 Contribution Points to exchange.

According to the list, normal mid-rank martial arts only required 10,000 Contribution Points. This highlighted the rarity and value of internal cultivation techniques. The old woman had mentioned that this was a special privilege granted by the higher-ups, and otherwise, this technique would not have been made available on the list.

Internal cultivation techniques were far more valuable than Jiang Ning had imagined.

(End of Chapter)

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