Chapter 888

"Look quick! What's that?"

"It's a fighter jet! And it looks like the highest-class one!"

"Given its design, isn't it possible that His Excellency has come to our Jingnan City?"

"......"

A black fighter jet over twenty meters long hovered in midair before the martial arts academy building.

Before it even fully landed, it drew curious murmurs from the crowd gathered in the square.

Some students in school uniforms seemed to realize something and quickly pulled out their phones, ready to record the scene.

Hssss—

A futuristic triangular fighter jet landed on the square, its hatch opening.

First to step down were twenty fully armed guards clad in battle suits, weapons in hand.

Their latent abilities flared faintly, radiating the overwhelming aura unique to Grand Masters, instantly silencing the previously noisy square.

The twenty divided into two lines, standing on either side of the jet's exit.

Then,

a man and a woman stepped out from the cabin.

The man was tall and broad-shouldered, with a ruggedly handsome face.

Dressed in a simple black combat suit, he exuded a cold, intimidating aura.

The woman was slender and elegant, her features refined and mature; the tear-shaped mole at the corner of her eye enhanced her icy allure.

"Welcome, Inspector."

Li Gang, who had been waiting nearby, stepped forward with Li Kun and other managers.

Though he resented Xu Jingming, he still had to maintain appearances and give no opening for accusations.

"Hmm."

Xu Jingming gave a slight nod and entered the academy building under Li Gang's guidance.

Behind them, Fu Xingye, after stowing the jet in his space ring, hurriedly followed with the guard unit.

Since acquiring this bodyguard, many routine tasks no longer required Xu Jingming's personal attention—the guard unit could handle them.

"It's Lei Di! He's actually come to our Suzhou-Hangzhou Province!"

"He's far more imposing in real life than in the virtual world! I can't even meet his gaze!"

"Lei Di is indeed imposing, but Director Ling isn't bad either—so stunning."

"Hehe, haven't you noticed? Since she's been with Lei Di, Director Ling has become even more beautiful."

"......"

Only after Xu Jingming and his party had fully entered the academy building did the square erupt into a Feiteng -like clamor of chatter.

High school students flushed with excitement, frantically sending the photos they'd just taken to their class groups.

Compared to the high schoolers, the psychics showed greater composure.

They merely murmured in awe at Xu Jingming's power, but visually, it was Ling Shuang who truly stunned them.

Academy Building, VIP Reception Hall.

Xu Jingming and Ling Shuang sat on the same sofa.

Behind them, Fu Xingye stood like a shadow.

His aura had fully merged with the void; his spiritual energy was undetectable.

Opposite them, only Li Gang sat on another sofa.

Li Kun, too low in rank, stood beside the sofa like Fu Xingye.

As for other senior directors and department heads, they lacked even the Zige to enter this VIP hall.

"You came without prior notice—how could I have prepared?"

Li Gang said with a smile.

From his face, brimming with cheer, one could detect no hostility toward Xu Jingming.

"I'm here only for a routine inspection—nothing major—so I didn't notify you ahead of time, Director Li."

"Don't worry. As long as Suzhou-Hangzhou Province has no issues, I won't make trouble for you."

Xu Jingming smiled, his expression relaxed.

"Inspector, rest assured—Suzhou-Hangzhou Province will satisfy you completely."

Li Gang smiled back.

Routine inspections usually lasted only one or two days.

That time wouldn't even be enough to inspect a single branch academy in Jingnan City.

Let alone the vast Thunder Martial Arts network across the entire Suzhou-Hangzhou Province.

In his view, Xu Jingming's visit was merely a formality—a show.

"Is that so?"

Xu Jingming smiled. "Warehouse resources are the academy's top priority. If that's the case, let's start by verifying whether Suzhou-Hangzhou's inventory matches records."

"Warehouse resources?"

Li Gang's expression changed slightly. "I don't recall inventory verification being part of routine inspections."

"I added it. Any objections, Director Li?" Xu Jingming looked at him.

It was merely a simple question, yet Li Gang broke into cold sweat, inwardly cursing.

How could this guy be so difficult?

Still, as a seasoned Eighth-Stage Grand Master, he quickly regained composure. "No, no—I'm just curious.

If the Inspector wishes to inspect, I'll summon all directors immediately.

They'll tally their respective warehouse inventories and report to you."

"No need. My guard unit includes specialists for this task.

Just open the warehouses—they'll handle the verification themselves."

As Xu Jingming spoke, Li Gang's heart sank.

Xu Jingming's words fell, and Li Gang's heart skipped a beat.

All branch directors in Suzhou-Hangzhou were his men—if they did the inventory, he could conceal the missing supplies.

But if Xu Jingming's people did it, the theft would be exposed!

Three billion Daxia coins' worth of supplies—neither insignificant nor enormous.

Four years ago, under Deputy Director Hu Jinyu's rule, it wouldn't have mattered.

But now, with Su Qingli in charge and Xu Jingming overseeing three regions as Inspector!

This loss of supplies could cost him his position.

Worse—why had Xu Jingming targeted resources right away?

As if he already knew they were missing.

Was there a mole?

Only three people knew—himself and two trusted aides. They couldn't have betrayed him.

As he wrestled with these thoughts, Xu Jingming spoke again:

"Director Li, you seem nervous. Are your warehouse resources truly problematic?"

"How could that be? Our warehouse resources..."

Li Gang instinctively began to protest.

Then he suddenly noticed Fu Xingye, standing silently behind the sofa, his aura completely suppressed.

A lightning bolt flashed in his mind—he widened his pupils, connecting every detail.

"It's you! Fu Xingye! You're the Assassin Master—this was your doing!"

Li Gang shot up from the sofa, trembling finger pointing at Fu Xingye.

"I don't know what you're talking about. I'm merely the Inspector's bodyguard." Fu Xingye replied, expressionless.

"It's you two! You're the ones who did it!

Otherwise, how could you possibly know about the missing supplies—and show up at exactly this moment!"

Li Gang grew agitated, unconsciously activating his Enhancement-type psychic ability.

His body swelled violently, and the aura of an Eighth-Stage Grand Master erupted.

Yet Xu Jingming merely lifted his eyelids.

A violent, pitch-black thunderbolt materialized out of thin air and struck Li Gang.

A furious black thunderbolt suddenly appeared, striking Li Gang!

Poor Li Gang never even fully unleashed his ability—he was instantly charred black and collapsed unconscious.

"Li Gang attempted violence. Suspend him as Regional Director of Suzhou-Hangzhou.

Regarding the reported missing warehouse resources, verify immediately and handle according to academy regulations."

As for the lost warehouse resources he mentioned, confirm quickly; once confirmed, handle according to the martial arts academy's regulations.

"Yes." Fu Xingye bowed respectfully.

With a thought, the guard unit stationed outside immediately entered to clean up.

Watching Li Gang dragged out like a dead dog, Li Kun turned deathly pale.

Watching Li Gang dragged out like a dead dog, Li Kun was already pale as paper.

He knew they were finished!

Li Gang was the regional director of Suzhou-Hangzhou Province; if Xu Jingming replaced them with someone else, they would all be purged!

No, that's not right!

I represent the Li family! The Li family with three councilors in one lineage!

As long as I speak up, Xu Jingming won't dare to actually remove me!

Thinking of this, Li Kun stepped forward and said, "Inspector, I wish to..."

But Xu Jingming didn't even glance at him; he rose from the sofa and left with Ling Shuang.

"Director Li, don't waste your effort—the Inspector won't listen to you."

Fu Xingye chuckled, revealing a row of white teeth:

"You'd better think about what you'll do after the warehouse resource loss is confirmed."

"What can I do?"

Watching the towering figure vanish from sight, Li Kun slumped helplessly onto the sofa.

What else could he do? He could only wait to be purged.

Funny enough, they had once thought Xu Jingming was just a bratty kid.

They never expected he'd come in with thunderous force and immediately strip them of their posts, effortlessly reclaiming Suzhou-Hangzhou Province, which they had controlled for over a decade.