Chapter 865: Shocked Cousin! The Regional Director Has Arrived!

"It's the Inspector!"

"Inspector Xu has come to our area!"

"Haha, it seems Inspector Xu will be settling down in Moon Lake Community."

"No wonder Director Fu came out—he was here to welcome the Inspector!"

"......"

When Xu Jingming appeared at the entrance of Moon Lake Community, stunned murmurs erupted.

Dozens of gazes turned toward him, filled with shock or delight.

The Thunder Martial Arts Association's appointment of the Magistrate of Magu was announced on its official website.

Aside from high-tier adepts, ordinary people rarely paid attention to such news.

But Thunder Martial Arts Association members were an exception—they learned of the news on the very day the announcement was posted.

No one expected Xu Jingming's final residence would be in Moon Lake Community.

"Xiao Ming, you got here so fast?"

Aunt Xu Qingwan's eyes lit up with delight.

"Cousin Jingming," said Cousin Tang Qi, smiling as well.

Though Magu had passed its hottest season, she still wore a light, casual outfit.

Her long, straight legs beneath the denim shorts were pale as jade.

"With Teacher Ling's spatial ability, I can instantly reach any location in Magu."

Xu Jingming replied with a smile.

In truth, he hadn't seen his aunt or cousin in person for over a year.

"Inspector Xu, Captain Fu Xingye reports for duty."

At that moment, Fu Xingye, the eighth-rank Grand Master who had been waiting nearby, stepped forward with his team and bowed respectfully.

Three days had passed since Xu Jingming's battle at the Thunder Martial Arts Association headquarters, and the story had spread far and wide.

To instantly slay an eighth-rank peak Grand Master—what terrifying combat power was that?

Some even claimed Xu Jingming had reached ninth-rank strength!

Whether true or not, to Fu Xingye, Xu Jingming was an unreachable presence.

His reverence was not feigned.

"Hmm, let's go. Take us to the villa."

Xu Jingming nodded.

Fu Xingye led the way, and the group marched into the community amid the envious stares of onlookers.

"Moon Lake Community is divided into four zones, each with fully developed facilities.

Your residence as Inspector is Villa No. 1 in Zone 3. As for your aunt and the others..."

As an eighth-rank mid-tier Grand Master specializing in assassination,

Fu Xingye had always been ruthless, having eliminated countless targets for the Association.

Yet after entering the community, he took on the role of a guide, continuously describing the residential environment.

"Qi, don't you feel like this Director Fu is being overly respectful toward Xiao Ming?"

Aunt Xu Qingwan tugged at Tang Qi's sleeve, whispering.

"I'm not sure what's going on either..." Tang Qi was equally bewildered.

Even if Xu Jingming was the sole disciple of Director Su Qingli, why would an eighth-rank Grand Master lower himself so much?

"Alright, this is the villa for Inspector Xu and your party."

Minutes later, Fu Xingye halted the group before a luxurious villa.

To the left stood another villa, smaller in area but equally refined.

"Aunt, your villa is the one on the left—it's a bit smaller, but it should be more than enough."

Xu Jingming smiled as he explained.

"It's not small at all—we're only three people, it's more than enough," Aunt Xu Qingwan hurriedly said.

Come on,

Even a seventy-square-meter unit in a premium community like Moon Lake would be worth living in.

And that smaller villa looked at least three hundred square meters.

"Good."

Xu Jingming nodded, then turned to Fu Xingye and the others: "You may leave now. I'll call you if I need anything."

"Yes."

Fu Xingye bowed respectfully and withdrew; the group dispersed quickly.

They didn't go far—instead, they guarded the nearby area, invisible to ordinary eyes.

"Xiao Ming, who are they...?"

After Fu Xingye and the others left, Aunt Xu Qingwan finally found a chance to ask, puzzled.

"They're my guard team. They're responsible for your safety. If you need anything, just ask them."

After Xu Jingming's calm explanation, his aunt's expression turned stunned, her head spinning.

Good heavens, what level has Xiao Ming reached now?

He can make an eighth-rank Grand Master serve as his bodyguard?

"By the way, Qi, that captain's ability is similar to yours—'Shadow Cat'—both are assassin-type.

If you have questions about cultivation, you can ask him. He won't refuse."

Xu Jingming turned to Tang Qi.

His relatives were few; his aunt and uncle had already missed the golden age of cultivation.

Without top-tier resources, even after years of effort, they'd barely reach third or fourth rank.

But Cousin Tang Qi was different—she had a B-rank ability and might one day break into eighth rank.

"Ask an eighth-rank Grand Master for cultivation advice?"

Tang Qi's eyes widened in shock and disbelief.

Her school's principal was only a seventh-rank peak Master!

Now she had access to a Grand Master-level expert—this treatment was simply too good...

Afterward, Xu Jingming took his aunt's family back to the villa to rest and chat.

During the conversation, Aunt Xu Qingwan enthusiastically chatted with Ling Shuang, Song Qiuyun, and Jiang Chuxuan.

But she didn't pressure them about marriage or children, as ordinary elders might.

One reason was Xu Jingming's young age—he was still under twenty-one.

Another was that she knew he was currently in the golden period for power growth.

With monsters still unextinguished, strength was everything.

After lunch, his aunt's family returned to their villa to rest, while Xu Jingming and Ling Shuang entered the training room to cultivate.

Around two in the afternoon, the doorbell rang.

Eva, who had full control over the villa's smart systems, immediately projected the front-door camera feed into the training room.

Two middle-aged men stood outside—one tall, one short.

"Inspector Xu, we are the Regional Directors of Magu and Jiangnan Province, here to pay our respects."

Their voices echoed from the holographic projection, filled with deep respect.

PS: Overtime at work—I got home at 10: 0 and only finished writing now. Only one chapter today, sorry sorry.