Chapter 846: Astonishing Power! The Furious Hu Jinyu!

After becoming the Magistrate of Magu City, you must periodically inspect the operations of Lei Ting Martial Arts Academies in Magu City, Jiangnan Province, and Suzhou-Hangzhou Province.

Of course, only random inspections are required—you do not need to examine every academy.

If you discover any embezzlement or bribery within an academy, you may temporarily suspend their officers.

Additionally, as Magistrate, you may mobilize all resources from Lei Ting Martial Arts Academies within these three regions.

However, you must not abuse this authority; the Magistrate's actions will be monitored by the Director and Deputy Director.

Su Qingli's crisp voice echoed through the villa as she explained to Xu Jingming the duties and powers of this position:

"The position of Magistrate is extremely important, and the responsibilities are numerous.

We will assign you a personal guard unit led by an Eighth-Stage Master Zongshi.

The guard unit consists of twenty members, all of whom are at least Sixth-Stage and possess extensive experience in management and auditing.

With them, you need not worry about uncovering problems within these academies.

In fact, within the entire Lei Ting Martial Arts Academy, only the Director and Deputy Director hold greater authority than the Magistrate.

And the Magistrate of Magu City holds the greatest authority among all Magistrates—so it's up to you whether you want the position."

After Su Qingli finished speaking, Xu Jingming fell into thought.

His psychic points had been nearly exhausted after upgrading his ability to SSS rank.

Dayangzhou is, aside from the oceans, the region on Blue Star with the highest concentration of ferocious beasts.

Leaving Dayangzhou would drastically reduce his efficiency in gaining psychic points.

Unless absolutely necessary, he did not wish to leave Dayangzhou.

Yet the position of Magistrate of Magu City was indeed crucial—and its power was astonishing!

If he refused, it would be difficult to appease Teacher Su.

But this problem seemed easily solvable.

The Great Xia Resource Library has a Black Obsidian-class fighter jet, priced at one million contribution points.

The contribution points earned from submitting this batch of rare herbs and exotic flora would certainly suffice to purchase one.

With the Black Obsidian-class jet's top speed of eight times the speed of sound, a round trip from Magu City to Dayangzhou would take less than two hours.

Even if stationed in Magu City, it would not hinder his ability to hunt ferocious beasts in Dayangzhou's wilderness.

Thinking of this, Xu Jingming could not help but smile and nodded:

"Teacher, I'll take the position."

"Good, now I'm at ease," Su Qingli sighed in relief.

If Xu Jingming had refused, this matter would have been truly troublesome.

"Since Jingming has returned, Qingli, I'll head back to Great Xia."

Ling Shuang spoke up as well.

"Alright, I'll assign someone else to serve as Director and Deputy Director at the Mo Ben branch."

Su Qingli did not refuse and nodded.

Previously, at Lei Ting Martial Arts Academy, though she was Director, her authority did not rival that of Deputy Director Hu Jinyu.

But with Master Gu Ming's support, her authority has now reached parity with Hu Jinyu's.

She now commands many usable Eighth-Stage Grand Masters.

Her situation is vastly improved compared to when Ling Shuang and Xu Jingming first arrived at the Lei Ting headquarters.

"Let's end here for today—I'll return to prepare the official appointment."

Having resolved a long-standing dilemma, Su Qingli appeared much more relaxed and cheerfully chose to exit the virtual world.

Ling Shuang did the same, but Xu Jingming remained in the virtual world, continuing to browse the treasures in the Great Xia Resource Library.

Meanwhile,

Xue Jian also reported to Cao Jun in the virtual world about the events within the Yer Secret Realm.

"The Tianming Sect's Divine Blood Technique has reached this level..."

Cao Jun's expression turned Solemn; after a moment of silence, he ordered: "Issue a notice: the National Council will be convened early.

Unless there is an urgent matter, all council members must log in within five minutes."

"Understood." A voice from the void replied—the AI.

"What surprised me most was Xu Jingming."

After giving the order, Cao Jun's face bore a tone of wonder: "His Lightning ability has undergone another evolution!"

"What luck."

"Indeed."

Xue Jian nodded as well: "Even the Element Essence in the Resource Library only has a chance to upgrade an ability from S to SS rank.

No record exists in any civilization of an ability evolving from SS to SSS rank.

I've already reported this to the Chief Councilor, but he has not yet replied."

"The Chief Councilor is always immersed in cultivation; he will respond once he sees the message."

Cao Jun was not surprised, and after a moment's thought, he instructed:

"Do not mention Xu Jingming's ability evolution during the upcoming National Council meeting.

Simply say his power suddenly surged and resolved the crisis within the secret realm."

"Understood." Xue Jian gave a slight nod.

Great Xia is strong enough to protect most of its prodigies from premature demise.

But an SSS-rank psychic awakening has never appeared before.

Until the Chief Councilor gives a clear response, they dare not reveal it lightly.

"I never expected Jingming's ability to evolve once again, possessing ninth-tier combat power at only seventh-tier upper rank."

Great Xia, the top floor of the Lei Ting Wu Guan headquarters, the Hall Master's office.

Even though some time had already passed since she logged out of the virtual world, a faint smile still lingered on Su Qingli's fair and pretty face.

"Hall Master, you look to be in a good mood."

The Hall Master's assistant, Liu Wei, had just walked into the office carrying a cup of hot tea.

She noticed that Su Qingli's state was different from usual, and could not help but speak up with a smile.

Su Qingli was just about to speak when the room's artificial intelligence chimed in:

"Hall Master, there is a communication request from Vice Hall Master Hu Jinyu. Shall I connect it?"

"That guy pesters me for a position every single day, can't shake him off no matter what. Good thing I've already found a suitable candidate."

Su Qingli's gaze cooled slightly as she instructed: "Connect him."

"Yes!"

The artificial intelligence's voice fell.

Pale blue virtual light projected down from the ceiling, converging into a holographic projection of Vice Hall Master Hu Jinyu.

"Hall Master, the position of Magic Capital Inspector has been vacant for over two years now.

Previously it was left empty because no suitable candidate could be found. Now that Liu Shan, an eighth-tier peak, is no longer serving as Hall Master of the Ink Script branch—

I believe that, with his strength, he is more than capable of serving as Magic Capital Inspector. I ask that my lord make a decision soon."

Vice Hall Master Hu Jinyu got straight to the point the moment he appeared.

With Li Hao severely wounded by Xu Jingming, he had thoroughly torn face with Su Qingli's side, and there was no longer any need to pretend at harmony.

"Hall Master Hu, don't be anxious. I've already chosen the candidate for Magic Capital Inspector."

Having reached this point, Su Qingli instead relaxed, speaking with effortless ease.

"A candidate has already been chosen?"

Hu Jinyu, who had expected another evasive answer, was stunned for a moment and hurriedly asked: "Who is it? Hearing Ling Shuang or Liu Shan?"

"Neither—it's Xu Jingming."

Su Qingli shook her head and replied.

"What?"

Upon hearing this name, the color of Hu Jinyu's face in the holographic projection suddenly turned ashen.

Deep within his eyes, it seemed as though endless fury was surging up!