[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-monarch-night":3,"chapter-monarch-night-monarch-night-chapter-323":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Monarch Night",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},931923,1222,"Chapter 323 - 94: The Sub Branch Sets a New Tone","monarch-night-chapter-323",323,"\u003Cp>\"Begin the exam!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight Master entered with a stern face, exuding an aura of coldness, seeming as if there was a volcano hidden within him today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That feeling of an imminent explosion made Zhao Wushang and the others all extremely nervous, paying the utmost attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they quickly signaled the thirty-six newcomers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Be careful today!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The master’s mood is not good!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you get caught being careless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ll be beaten until you’re breathless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolutely do not act recklessly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, everyone’s definitely finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Lianlian and Zhou Mei’er considerately brought out the master’s throne and gently placed it at the high entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, your chair is here; please have a seat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight Master glanced over, snorted, and sat down heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, he stretched out a hand to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wushang quickly stepped forward and placed a law code in the master’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight Master rolled his eyes fiercely and grabbed the law code from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apparently, he couldn’t find a reason to vent his anger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bit frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wushang fawningly smiled, nodding and bowing before stepping back and standing upright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight Master flipped through the law code, just about to lash out, but found he had already flipped a third of it. Zhao Wushang even took care of such minor details!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snapped the book shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhao Wushang with frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wushang stared straight ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone felt grateful in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Zhao, you’ve done an excellent job!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, prepare yourselves according to what I said last time. I’ll count to three... Three! Two!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight Master raised his hand, quickly counting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he only counted to two, and everyone was already in position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spaced three yards apart, they lined up like soldiers trained for hundreds of years!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each held a small board, stool, pen, and ink, standing straight, eyes fixed ahead...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight Master’s hand, ready to unleash his temper, froze midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, he pointed at them: \"Fine, fine! You’re good! Start the exam!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew he would try to mess with them, so they sat down right away, ready with brushes in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight Master swiftly flipped open a book, loudly and quickly reading: \"First question...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second question!...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hundredth question...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below, everyone wrote furiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each stroke like a dragon snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now they were just recording questions, no need for neatness. Everyone was at Marshal Level, with impeccable memory and speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the Starlight Master’s plans were all in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t get angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing a hundred questions, he threw the law code to the ground in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then leaned back on his throne and closed his eyes to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely unguarded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he actually fell asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he knew, tonight was the safest night; even if Shattering Dream Spear Duan Xiyang came, he wouldn’t be afraid - Xue Fuxiao surely hadn’t left yet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This old guy surely was still watching secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, that old thing knew his identity. Fang Che had no intention of hiding it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boldly transforming into Starlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to show them how powerful he was in the Demon Sect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the way, let Xue Fuxiao take what he saw at the sub-branch back to Dongfang Sansan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You dared to hit me... If one day I become the Sect Hierarch of Wei Wo Zheng Sect, Xue Fuxiao, wait for it! I’ll unleash the sect’s underlings to hunt you down!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wushang and others focused intently on answering questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acting quickly, but writing clearly and meticulously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Starlight Master got angry over messy work, who could stand it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the Starlight Master was asleep, no one dared to look around or whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just stuck to their own work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obedient to the extreme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the sound of writing could be heard, swoosh swoosh swoosh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour quickly passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight Master jumped up like a spring: \"Collect the papers!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stopped writing simultaneously and sat neatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last one in each row began collecting papers quickly, passing them to the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole process was smooth and natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight Master watched, his eyes wide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhou Mei’er! Wu Lianlian! And others... check the papers!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Mei’er and others stepped forward quickly, collecting the papers. Eight women began grading and calculating scores against the law code.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one moved from their places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actions remained unchanged: Sitting upright, looking straight ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight Master scanned maliciously with his eyes but couldn’t find a single flaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Mei’er reported, \"Master, the tally is done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight Master said angrily, \"Anyone scoring below eighty points, chase them out! Call their names!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below, many shivered instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Mei’er respectfully stated, \"Reporting to the Master, no one scored below eighty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight Master was taken aback, turning his head: \"None?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really none.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me see...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight Master approached like a starved wolf, baring his teeth: \"You definitely showed favoritism!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he began to check each paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned out... indeed, not below eighty!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the vast majority scored over ninety-five, with thirty-six scoring a perfect one hundred!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only two were below ninety, both scoring eighty-nine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wubai, Jiang Bin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newcomers all scored over ninety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight Master scratched his head, utterly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he brightened up upon seeing something, slapping the table: \"Shameful! Shameful! As veterans, you didn’t surpass the newcomers and got the lowest scores! Zhao Wubai, Jiang Bin! Step forward!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two stood up trembling, pale-faced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Mei’er coughed lightly, whispering, \"Master, they... just returned from escort duty today...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight Master didn’t care about that at all, waving dismissively, \"Escort duty or not! It’s the exam now, not escort duty! Someone, string them up for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zheng Yunqi, where’s the whip?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give them a beating!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thwack thwack thwack thwack...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a round of whipping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two of their lives reduced by thirty percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yunqi dared not hold back a single whip stroke, with the Master watching, lacking any force on the whip meant being strung up himself next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they were let down, bloody all over, they still stood strongly in the line, refusing to give the Starlight Master an outburst chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight Master ultimately grew bored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved and said, \"Tell the newcomers the rules, make them swear allegiance, and the day after tomorrow, arrange for identity registration, then hurry and escort to earn money for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Put in double the effort, and I might just get you a wife this year!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, cheers thundered throughout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This hurdle was finally over!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lastly, after the pledge, it was the tradition of Worldwide Escort Agency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stood upright, chests puffed, and recited together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We willingly join Worldwide Escort Agency, henceforth following only the Chief. Abide by laws and be honest; love the continent and people; never commit crimes, never act recklessly; henceforth, resolutely perform the duties of an escort, implement Escort Agency policies, strictly adhere to Escort Agency discipline; faithfully keep Escort Agency secrets; infinitely loyal to the Escort Agency, strive for its cause for life, never to betray!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone solemnly and seriously read aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, an odd sound emerged from nowhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seemed like... a ’pfft’?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound was faint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight Master shouted, drawing his sword and leaping into the air, exuding an awe-inspiring presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who dared to laugh? Come out, I’ll cut you down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight Master held the sword to his chest, feeling like the world’s number one at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could Xue Fuxiao dare to come out? He wouldn’t dare!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xing He stood firm, the bright moon shone in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing was discovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did someone fart just now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight Master looked down at everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many didn’t hear that faint sound, but some did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All were puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it... a sound of laughter or farting?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight Master descended, saying, \"Smell around, whoever smells stinks is the one who farted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone went: \"Sniff sniff, sniff sniff sniff...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chief! Zhao Wubai smells bad!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone shouted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wubai, embarrassed: \"It wasn’t a fart... it was from the beating just now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight Chief kicked him eight yards: \"Damn farting and making me all tense!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then said: \"You’ve passed, but let me reiterate, anyone who misbehaves and implicates everyone, well, don’t blame us for being ruthless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a covert operation, not a chance for exposure, especially for those with weird habits from practicing martial arts. If any, get out. If anyone knows, report to me. Otherwise, such a person would endanger everyone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a while, no one stood out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No reports either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhao Wushang, Zheng Yunqi, handle daily responsibilities and assign tasks. Tell me if anyone disobeys.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Escort Agency tasks, quickly commence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Provide service with a smile, promote civility, and foster good values!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let our worldwide Escort Agency become Baiyun State’s number one as soon as possible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From today, forget your identities, you are chief and escort masters!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhao Wushang, Zheng Yunqi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Present!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So many can’t all be chiefs, right? There should be escort masters. It’s up to you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, Master, I’ll handle it appropriately! If there’s any dissatisfaction, I’m willing to accept punishment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, very good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Che praised: \"I knew I didn’t misjudge you, work on reporting and recruitment tomorrow, meeting adjourned!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as adjournment was mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Wushang immediately led everyone in chanting: \"The master’s teaching, always in our hearts; invincible and successful, nothing unachievable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then was the true - Zheng Yunqi, seeing the Starlight Master gone, waved his hand: \"Dismissed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did everyone feel as though pardoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All seventy-eight collectively exhaled a long sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was terrifying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For one night, no one dared to breathe deeply!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A burst at the fourth watch, asking for monthly and recommended tickets!]\u003C\u002Fp>",1630,"2026-06-03T06:53:06.329Z","2026-06-03T06:53:12.634Z",1,"novelbin.me","c761955f63ed2155c4881373589111d255973e90882de274cfa308fa9195c511","monarch-night-chapter-324","monarch-night-chapter-322",1290,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmonarch-night-cover.jpg"]