[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-transmigrated-into-a-grandpa-embracing-the-laid-":3,"chapter-transmigrated-into-a-grandpa-embracing-the-laid--transmigrated-into-a-grandpa-embracing-the-laid--chapter-163":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Transmigrated into a Grandpa, Embracing the Laid-Back Life",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1331798,1770,"Chapter 163: Law Enforcement Hall","transmigrated-into-a-grandpa-embracing-the-laid--chapter-163",163,"\u003Cp>Deep within the sea of clouds, in a suspended cave abode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A game of Go had already concluded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blue-robed middle-aged man, holding the black stones, had slaughtered the white's large dragon, wiping it out completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water mirror technique was currently reflecting the tense, drawn-swords-and-strung-bows scene in the Maintenance Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the formation plate go silent, Steward Sun lose composure, and Su Ming presenting the ancient text to turn the tables, the blue-robed middle-aged man casually placed a stone on the board. His tone was flat, as if discussing a trivial matter that had nothing to do with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This lad is indeed cautious, knows how to use an opponent's strength against them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pity, his bone structure is a fatal flaw. He will ultimately find it difficult to achieve greatness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opposite him, Elder Ma, with white hair and beard, had a calm and steady aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up a white stone, pondered for a moment, and placed it in a corner of the board, attempting to revive a dead group. His movements were neither hurried nor slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Ma's voice carried the hoarseness unique to the elderly, yet each word was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This lad can perceive the essence in the minutiae. His temperament is calm, his thinking unconventional and ingenious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He can dig out a century-old case from dusty old records to extricate himself. This resourcefulness and solid foundation is no worse than simply charging ahead with brute force.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his eyes, a glimmer of imperceptible wisdom flashing in his cloudy gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In my opinion, he could become one of the sect's managers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As these words fell, the air within the cave abode seemed to still for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These three words carried immense weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They represented not just power, but responsibility, a position significant enough to influence the operational structure of the entire sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Ma fell silent for a moment, looking at the youth in the water mirror who remained bowed, posture humble, and finally let out a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just... isn't this tempering a bit too harsh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blue-robed middle-aged man's gaze returned to the water mirror, watching the entire process of Su Ming presenting the ancient text and turning the tables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corner of his mouth seemed to lift in a barely perceptible curve, but it vanished just as quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harsh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up his teacup, blowing on the floating tea leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Real storms are a hundred times more perilous than this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He changed the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since I intervened, I naturally have my measure. Giving Steward Sun an opportunity to vent his malice is also giving Su Ming a chance to see the undercurrents within the sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That Steward Sun is of unsound mind, making this a good opportunity to clean house. The 'rivet' you chose won't be broken by this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blue-robed middle-aged man neither confirmed nor denied, simply shifting his gaze away from the water mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a slight flick of his wide sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wisp of gentle breeze emanated from his fingertips, pierced through the cave abode, and silently merged into the Cloud Hidden Sect's vast mountain-protecting formation, disappearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this action, he changed the topic, as if everything just discussed was merely idle chatter between moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your lifespan is nearing its end. Are you confident about your next attempt to break through?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Elder Ma, a trace of concern appearing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can still get you a 'Realm-Breaking Pill'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Ma laughed freely and easily, tossing the white stone he had been unable to revive into the nearby Go stone container.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crisp sound of the stone landing echoed in the silent cave abode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your kind intention, Senior Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Formation, abiding, decay, emptiness—all follow their destined course. Being able to select one more capable talent for the sect before my path dissipates brings me great comfort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the youth in the water mirror, his gaze gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This lad may be the last bit of effort I can contribute to the sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was transcendent, detached from worldly concerns, carrying the release of one who has seen through life and death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blue-robed middle-aged man's gaze swept over the calm figure of the youth in the water mirror once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, there was less casual appraisal in his eyes, replaced by a hint of ineffable depth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not speak again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Basic Formation Lines Maintenance Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ping looked at Steward Sun, who lay collapsed like mud at his feet, not a single ripple of emotion remaining in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if suddenly remembering something, he retrieved a crimson jade slip from his robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly raised the jade slip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow disciples harming each other, the evidence is conclusive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a matter is no longer something I can handle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Steward Sun, enunciating each word clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sun Quan, do you admit your guilt?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, his five fingers suddenly exerted force!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The jade slip shattered in response!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A red light shot into the sky, instantly piercing through the stone hall's dome, exploding into a bloody cloud pattern high above Formation Peak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was... the Law Enforcement Hall's summoning token!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one had expected Chen Ping to be so resolute!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't choose to handle it privately, nor did he even report it to the Formation Peak elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He directly escalated it to the sect's enforcement arm—the Law Enforcement Hall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! Don't!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steward Sun let out a despairing wail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He struggled to get up, trying to cling to Chen Ping's legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother Chen! I was wrong! I lost my mind for a moment! Spare me! Spare me this once!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ping kicked him away with one foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost the instant his words fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three figures clad in black tight-fitting garments, with icy auras, appeared at the great hall's entrance like ghosts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wore standardized black soft armor, engraved with ancient punishment runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each face was half-covered by a bronze mask, revealing only a pair of emotionless eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader's aura had already reached the mid-Golden Core stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He merely swept a glance over the situation inside the hall before locking his gaze onto Steward Sun, who lay collapsed on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't ask any questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply retrieved a black scroll of orders from his robe and slowly unfurled it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By order of the Law Enforcement Elder!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Formation Peak Steward Sun Quan is suspected of using a formation trap to murder a fellow disciple. Preliminary evidence is conclusive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take him into custody immediately and bring him to the dungeons of Punishment Peak to await interrogation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The icy voice held not a trace of emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two Foundation Establishment stage law enforcement disciples stepped forward. Two black chains crackling with electric light appeared in their hands out of thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clank!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chains, like venomous snakes, instantly coiled around Steward Sun's limbs and Dantian, completely sealing off all his spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steward Sun let out one final despairing roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, like a dead dog, he was dragged out of the great hall by the two law enforcement disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the appearance of the Law Enforcement Hall disciples to the removal of Sun Quan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire process took no more than ten breaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clean, decisive, efficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deathly silence filled the great hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the menial disciples hung their heads, not even daring to breathe heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The looks they cast at Su Ming had completely changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From earlier schadenfreude, to shock, and now to... reverence and fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This seemingly gentle, harmless Accounting Office menial disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any visible fuss, he had toppled a Foundation Grand Perfection steward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in such a resolute, such a devastating manner!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ping slowly turned and walked over to Su Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Su Ming's face, which still wore an expression of \"alarm\" and \"lingering fear,\" his own expression complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, come with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1325,"2026-06-05T19:47:06.814Z",1,"novelbin.me","5b8c7f19a68672d8e1925282df1989747bc657c1e7b0a0053289de806c7c3d96","transmigrated-into-a-grandpa-embracing-the-laid--chapter-164","transmigrated-into-a-grandpa-embracing-the-laid--chapter-162",380,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftransmigrated-into-a-grandpa-embracing-the-laid--cover.jpg"]