Chapter 1236

"As expected of a major chamber of commerce, their procedures are solid." Lu Yang felt the chamber's regulations were very reasonable—big orders should be handled this rigorously.

Come to think of it, it was quite a coincidence—he had witnessed both the Sword Tower incident and the Shantianhai Sect incident from start to finish, and both were pure accidents, so it was normal for the chamber's risk assessment to be inaccurate.

However, revising the rules might be good—perhaps the headquarters staff are more capable than the branch staff and could make accurate judgments.

Soon, Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Man Gu and his two senior brothers left the chamber of commerce.

If this deal goes well, Zhongshan Commandery might buy insurance year after year—it would be an excellent deal. Thinking this, the branch chief dared not delay, wrote the report, and handed it directly to the imperial capital headquarters.

"Full coverage insurance for Zhongshan Commandery?"

Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Man Gu is a disciple of the Wen Dao Sect, the top scholar of the Great Xia, and a county magistrate promoted beyond the usual ranks—these three identities combined give him influence both in official circles and in the martial world, and the imperial capital headquarters takes this very seriously.

"Seven seniors, there is a risk assessment here that requires your seven to take action."

The risk assessment officer sought out these seven cultivators, who are no ordinary people—they were originally elders of the Jingzhou branch, outstanding in performance, never making mistakes in risk assessment, and were transferred to headquarters as talents.

Although they had made a mistake in their risk assessment of the Shantianhai Sect before being transferred to headquarters, the matter was later investigated and found to be purely accidental—who could have imagined that the Guiyuan Tianzun, missing for eighty thousand years, and the Great Qian Shenjun would fight at the Shantianhai Sect?

Since it was an accident, it was not the fault of the seven elders, and thus their talents should not be buried—this was a decision personally made by the chamber president.

"Good, we'll take care of this." The seven elders were full of confidence.

After arriving at headquarters, they proved their abilities—each risk assessment was highly accurate.

The seven elders analyzed Zhongshan Commandery's materials on the way while rushing nonstop toward Zhongshan Commandery.

"This time, the insurance buyer is the new magistrate of Zhongshan Commandery, Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Man Gu, who is also a disciple of the Wen Dao Sect."

"Wen Dao Sect?" Originally, they didn't pay much attention to Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Man Gu's identity, but upon hearing the name Wen Dao Sect, they instinctively winced.

The leader reassured them: "Come on, still can't get past that mental hurdle? The issue is with Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, not the Wen Dao Sect—there's no need for such a reaction."

Though that may be true, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou are currently in the spotlight, and mentioning the Wen Dao Sect easily brings them to mind.

"By the way, does the material mention Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou being in Zhongshan Commandery?" one asked.

The failure of the Shantianhai Sect made them instinctively resist Lu Yang and the two; now, whenever conducting risk assessments, they first exclude Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou.

"I checked—there's no trace of them."

"Then that's good."

The seven elders continued analyzing the materials, and Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Man Gu's actions earned them repeated praise.

"This kid is no ordinary—he endured as county magistrate until half a month ago, when he seized the opportunity, eliminated three commandery magistrates, his methods were domineering but reasonable and lawful, essentially telling the Huangzhou higher-ups that the commandery magistrate position is his by right."

"This also shows Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Man Gu is cautious—otherwise, he wouldn't have endured until now to act."

"It's normal for a cautious person to buy insurance."

"But isn't it a bit strange to buy insurance right upon taking office?" someone still questioned.

The leader shook his head—he is the most senior, with the richest experience, having seen all kinds of people, and had long seen through Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Man Gu's purpose.

"There's something you haven't considered: the commandery-wide insurance is indeed very expensive. His proposing this seemingly unreasonable request upon taking office likely aims to observe the officials' reactions through this method—see who supports him, who opposes him."

"Like calling a deer a horse? Indeed, I overlooked this point."

The people exchanged words one after another, gradually piecing together the truth.

They arrived at Zhongshan Commandery, came to the Quyi County government office, and informally questioned the government office runners.

"Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Man Gu hired two distant relatives as constables, and these two constables were also promoted to the commandery level—everything else is normal."

"Finding jobs for relatives is human nature, and people often come to me asking me to think of ways to get them into the chamber through backdoors."

"Moreover, have you noticed these two relatives also participated in the arrest of the three former commandery magistrates? Ordinary constables wouldn't dare do this—only relatives trusted by Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Man Gu could, making them his confidants."

"Indeed."

The seven elders conducted a round of investigation and handed the investigation report to the headquarters risk assessment officer.

"Extremely low risk?"

The headquarters risk assessment officer carefully read their report, which cited classics, drew broad references, listed data, and analyzed thoroughly—very convincing.

Now only the chamber president's approval remains.

"Is the chamber president not here?" The risk assessment officer was told by the chamber president's secretary that the president is absent.

"He's been unreachable for several days already." The chamber president's secretary said, adding that the president often disappears, and he has long grown accustomed to it.

"Then should this risk assessment be approved or not?"

Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Man Gu's side is still waiting—this is a major client.

The chamber president's secretary calmly said: "According to regulations, if the chamber president cannot be reached and there is an urgent matter, the risk assessment may be approved directly, with all consequences borne by the chamber president."

……

Zhongshan Commandery Grand Prison.

The lawbreakers captured by Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were originally detained in Quyi County Grand Prison, but after Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Man Gu became commandery magistrate, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou felt capturing these people was Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Man Gu's achievement and wanted to carry it with them, so they moved them to Zhongshan Commandery Grand Prison.

Moreover, the environment of Zhongshan Commandery Grand Prison is much better than that of Quyi County Grand Prison, which can also be considered humane treatment of prisoners.

In the grand prison, the three former commandery magistrates are detained in one cell—they have different experiences but the same fate, and share much in common.

"Master, you're actually the King of Thieves!" Fang Ning gazed at his master in admiration, knowing his master was mysterious and powerful, but not knowing he was this powerful.

The King of Thieves—he is a legendary figure second only to the Thief Ancestor in their Thief School.

The King of Thieves sighed: "How do I usually teach you? Keep your mind like still water, guard against arrogance and impatience—I never told you my identity precisely because I feared you'd become like this."

"The King of Thieves is only one of my identities—I have another."

"What is it?" Fang Ning looked at his master expectantly.

The corner of the King of Thieves' mouth twitched slightly, and Xu Xu said slowly: "Current president of the Landing Gold Chamber of Commerce."

Since the good disciple already knows the King of Thieves' identity, there's no need to hide the other identity anymore.

"Ah?" Fang Ning felt as if struck by lightning—how could his master, the King of Thieves, possibly be the president of the Landing Gold Chamber of Commerce? These two identities are as different as heaven and earth.

The King of Thieves stretched lazily, found a comfortable position, and lay down—this place is indeed more comfortable than Quyi County Grand Prison.

"But Master, now that you're detained here, what about the chamber of commerce?" Fang Ning worried for his master, wondering how he could still be so calm.

"The chairman isn't as busy as you imagine; I often went missing before, and the chamber of commerce continued to operate normally without any issues."

(End of Chapter)