Tianwu City, Imperial City Bureau offices.
Knock, knock, knock.
Xiao Shan cautiously knocked on the door. Only after a calm call came from within did he gather his courage, push open the door, and stride into the room.
What met his eyes was an antique, elegant study. At first glance, it looked exceedingly simple, yet whether it was the Four Treasures of the Study on the desk or the desk and chairs themselves, all were made from the finest spiritual materials. An ordinary cultivator need only sit there to increase the speed of their cultivation.
Hanging on the wall behind the desk and chairs was a piece of calligraphy.
Government Pure, People Harmonious!
At the sight of those four bold characters, Xiao Shan's expression immediately tightened. Then, with boundless reverence, he solemnly looked toward the figure seated behind the desk.
"Lord Du Huan. The matter has been handled."
Only then did Lu Yang come back to himself. He saw Xiao Shan take out a Storage Pouch and gently place it on his desk, beside which lay a thick ledger.
Xiao Shan unconsciously lowered his voice and said nervously, "Lord Du Huan, these are the gains from this inspection operation, along with the corresponding accounts. This subordinate has gathered them all. Please inspect and count them, my lord. Once you have finished counting them, we will send them into the palace—"
Yet Lu Yang ignored him and merely gave a soft laugh.
"Xiao Shan, I heard that you previously fought Commander Ning at the All-Heaven Department? And even extinguished one of his Innate Divine Abilities in public?"
The moment those words fell, Xiao Shan immediately lowered his head, trembling with fear. "Please forgive me, my lord. That man surnamed Ning obstructed the inspection work. This subordinate had no choice—"
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