Chapter 846

After becoming the Demon City Inspector, you must periodically inspect the operations of the Thunder Martial Arts Academies in Demon City, Jiangnan Province, and Suzhou-Hangzhou Province.

Of course, only spot checks are required—you don't need to inspect every academy.

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

Additionally, as Inspector, you may mobilize all resources within these three regions' Thunder Martial Arts Academies.

However, you cannot abuse this authority; your actions as Inspector will be monitored by the Director and Deputy Director.

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

"The Inspector's role is crucial and involves many responsibilities.

We will assign you a personal guard unit led by an Eighth-Rank Grand Master.

The unit consists of twenty members, all at least Sixth-Rank, with extensive experience in management and auditing.

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

In fact, among all Thunder Martial Arts Academies, only the Director and Deputy Director hold greater authority than the Inspector.

And of all Inspectors, the Demon City Inspector holds the greatest power—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 to SSS rank.

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

Leaving Ocean Zhou would drastically reduce his efficiency in gaining psychic points.

Unless absolutely necessary, he had no desire to leave Ocean Zhou.

But the Demon City Inspector position was undeniably important—and its power was astonishing!

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

Yet this problem seemed easily solvable.

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

The contribution points earned from submitting this batch of rare herbs would surely suffice to purchase one.

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

Even if stationed in Demon City, it wouldn't hinder his hunts in Ocean Zhou 's wilderness.

Thinking this through, Xu Jingming smiled 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 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 Branch."

Su Qingli didn't refuse, nodding in agreement.

Previously, at the Thunder Martial Arts Academy, though she was Director, her authority hadn't matched that of Deputy Director Hu Jinyu.

But with Gu Ming's support, her authority now rivaled Hu Jinyu's.

She now had many Eighth-Rank Grand Masters under her command.

Her situation was vastly better than when Ling Shuang and Xu Jingming first arrived at the Academy's headquarters.

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

With the long-debated matter resolved, Su Qingli appeared relaxed, her tone light as she chose to exit the virtual world.

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

Meanwhile,

Blood Sword also reported to the Cao Army the events within the Yer Secret Realm.

"The Divine Blood Technique of the Heavenly Fate Cult has reached this level..."

Cao Ren's expression turned grave; after a moment's silence, he ordered: "Issue a notice—convene the National Council early.

Unless there's an emergency, all council members must log in within five minutes."

"Understood." A voice from the void replied.

"What surprised me most was Xu Jingming."

After giving the order, Cao Ren's face bore a look of wonder. "His Lightning psychic ability has undergone another evolution!"

"What incredible luck."

"Indeed."

Blood Sword nodded. "Even the elemental essences in the resource library only have a chance of upgrading a psychic ability from S to SS rank.

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

I've already reported this to the Chief Councilor—he hasn't replied yet."

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

Cao Ren wasn't surprised, and after a moment's thought, he cautioned:

"Don't mention Xu Jingming's psychic evolution during the upcoming National Council meeting.

Just say his power suddenly surged, resolving the crisis in the secret realm."

"Understood." Blood Sword gave a slight nod.

Great Xia is strong enough to protect most prodigies from premature death.

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

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

"I never expected Jingming's psychic ability would evolve again—already possessing Ninth-Rank combat power at Seventh-Rank Upper."

Great Xia, top floor of the Thunder Martial Arts Academy headquarters.

Even though she had exited the virtual world some time ago, Su Qingli's fair face still bore a faint smile.

"Director, you seem in good spirits."

Assistant Liu Wei entered the office carrying a cup of hot tea.

Noticing Su Qingli's unusual demeanor, she smiled and spoke up.

Su Qingli was about to reply when the room's AI spoke:

"Director, Deputy Director Hu Jinyu has requested a communication. Shall I connect?"

"That guy's been hounding me for this position every day—I can't shake him off. Good thing I've already found a suitable candidate."

Su Qingli's gaze turned slightly cold. "Connect."

"Understood."

The AI's voice faded.

A pale blue virtual light descended from the ceiling, coalescing into a holographic projection of Deputy Director Hu Jinyu.

"Director, the Demon City Inspector position has been vacant for over two years.

Previously, no suitable candidate was found, so it remained empty. Now that Liu Shan has stepped down as Director of the Mo Branch,

I believe his Eighth-Rank Peak strength is more than sufficient for the role. Please make a decision soon."

Deputy Director Hu Jinyu cut straight to the point.

With Li Hao severely injured by Xu Jingming, he had fully broken ties with Su Qingli and no longer needed to feign harmony.

"Deputy Director Hu, don't rush—I've already chosen a candidate for the Demon City Inspector."

At this point, Su Qingli relaxed, speaking with calm confidence.

"You've already chosen someone?"

Hu Jinyu, expecting another evasion, blinked in surprise. "Who? Ling Shuang or Liu Shan?"

"Neither. It's Xu Jingming."

Su Qingli shook her head.

"What?"

Upon hearing the name, Hu Jinyu's holographic face turned instantly ashen.

Deep within his eyes, boundless fury surged.