Transfer of Power!

"Stop... stop... stop..."

Wei Qing waved his hands repeatedly, interrupting them.

"With your endless rounds of fighting, even the Wine Immortal couldn't handle it," he said, raising his cup and looking around. "Why don't we all share this drink?"

"Good!"

Amidst the crisp sound of wine falling into jade cups, the distinctions between sects vanished among them.

In cup after cup of wine, everyone completely let loose.

The next day.

Wei Qing's eyelashes fluttered as he opened his eyes, a feeling of dryness in his throat.

He propped himself up, fumbling for water, and realized he wasn't in his room but in a private chamber on the top floor of Star Cloud Tower.

More than a dozen disciples from various sects lay sprawled on the floor.

Liu Yulong slept soundly, clutching Qin Shuang's Blood Drinking Saber.

A genius disciple from the Heavenly Saber Sect was curled up under a desk, hugging an empty wine jug.

Even more absurdly—

Nangong Ruyan's crystal ball floated in mid-air, projecting the final scene from last night: Jun Wushang standing on a table, demonstrating the Flowing Cloud Saber Technique.

Fragments of last night's memories gradually pieced themselves together.

Jun Wushang had shouted that he wanted to challenge ten people...

Tantai Yue and the other female cultivators had left in a group...

To prevent anyone from cheating and reneging on their word, Nangong Ruyan's crystal ball was left behind...

Male disciples who couldn't hold their liquor had stumbled away...

The drinking contest had turned into a martial arts demonstration...

As the memories ended, he smiled wryly and shook his head. "I can't drink anymore. It's too embarrassing."

He searched the room but couldn't find a single drop of water.

Just then.

A Fu's figure appeared at the entrance of the private chamber, holding a kettle. "My Lord, water!"

"Oh?" Wei Qing was startled, then smiled. "Thank you."

"It is my duty."

After speaking, he stood to the side, waiting.

After Wei Qing drained the kettle with a "glug glug" and wore a look of satisfaction.

A Fu continued, "Captain Zhu arrived early this morning. Knowing you were still asleep, he waited downstairs for you."

"Alright, I understand."

After A Fu's report, he withdrew from the private chamber.

Wei Qing went downstairs after returning to his room to change his clothes.

"My Lord."

Zhu Huan hurried to his feet when he saw Wei Qing coming down.

"Alright, no need for formalities. Tell me, what's going on?"

Wei Qing asked directly.

"The new County Magistrate appointed by the Imperial Court has arrived. He wishes to invite you to the yamen."

Zhu Huan emphasized the word "invite" heavily.

Du Ziteng had originally planned to visit personally but had to deal with a citizen seeking justice at the yamen, so he sent Zhu Huan to invite Wei Qing on his behalf.

By the time Wei Qing and Zhu Huan returned to the yamen, Du Ziteng had just finished handling the citizen's case and was preparing to wait for them at the yamen entrance.

"I am Du Ziteng, the new County Magistrate of Qingcheng appointed by the Imperial Court. You must be Lord Wei of the Heavenly Realm Division."

"Mm, you're finally here. Now I can return to the capital and report with peace of mind." Wei Qing nodded slightly, letting out a soft sigh.

Inside the yamen hall.

After they were seated.

Wei Qing spoke first. "The yamen's affairs have always been managed by the County Lieutenant and Captain Zhu. Lord Du, you can ask them directly if you have any questions."

"Furthermore, I will be returning to the capital to report today. I will trouble you to take good care of Qingcheng's matters from now on, Lord Du."

"In such a hurry?"

Du Ziteng smiled, but his heart was filled with surprise.

He had expected his appointment to face some obstacles, and that the other party might hold onto the authority of the County Magistrate for a while.

He hadn't expected that the other party would be ready to leave before he had even spoken.

It was more refreshing than he'd expected.

For a moment.

All the words he had prepared for a long time were swallowed back and rendered useless.

"I came to Qingcheng this time specifically to complete my promotion mission. It just so happened that the County Magistrate's son colluded with demons, leaving the position of County Magistrate vacant."

"Now that Lord Du has arrived, I should naturally step down from my acting position as County Magistrate."

"Besides, I've stayed here long enough. It's time to return to the Heavenly Realm Division and report."

Wei Qing shook his head.

He had been looking forward to the new County Magistrate's arrival for a long time.

After all, in the Imperial City, his uncle's family had been living carefreely for long enough.

It was time they paid the price.

"Since that is the case, this official will not stop you, Lord Wei. When you return to the capital, I will definitely visit your residence for a heart-to-heart talk, Brother Wei."

Seeing that Wei Qing's mind was made up, Du Ziteng said no more.

"Alright. When the time comes, Wei will definitely welcome you with open arms. Then I shall take my leave."

Wei Qing cupped his hands and left the inner hall of the yamen directly.

"Farewell, Brother Wei!"

Watching Wei Qing's departing back, Du Ziteng withdrew his gaze only after he had completely disappeared.

He then looked at the County Lieutenant and Zhu Huan.

"In the future, in Qingcheng, I ask for your continued support and cooperation."

"Your Excellency, you flatter us!"

When Wei Qing returned to the inn.

Jun Wushang's roar came through the wooden door: "Liu Yulong, you dare to spread the video, I'll fight you to the death!"

"Haha, you think I'm afraid of you? Come on."

Liu Yulong laughed triumphantly.

"Brother Long, I was wrong."

Seeing that force wouldn't work, Jun Wushang immediately backed down.

The truth was, the video from last night was too damaging to his image. What if Zhang Xue saw it?

He was afraid he would never be able to hold his head up in front of Zhang Xue again.

He couldn't win in a fight.

In the end, he could only choose to back down first, get the video, and settle the score later.

"Ah, that's better... What the hell, you little punk, sneak attack... Ouch..."

"Wushang, that kick of yours was a bit... the angle wasn't quite right, it should have been a little more to the right." Qin Shuang's displeased voice rang out immediately.

"Yeah... just a tiny bit off, and it would have been perfect." Song Yuanming chimed in.

"Haha, that's good advice."

"You guys... Heaven is blind to let me know such treacherous fellows." Liu Yulong shouted helplessly.

Hearing this, Wei Qing smiled slightly and pushed open the door to the private room.

"Qingzi, where did you go? You were gone when I woke up." Jun Wushang subconsciously hid the crystal ball in his hand behind his back, speaking unnaturally.

Seeing this, Wei Qing didn't expose him. "Someone just came from the yamen. Qingcheng's new County Magistrate has arrived. I went to handle the handover."

"So, we can go back to the capital now?"

"Mm."

"Brother Wei, are you in such a hurry? Why not play in Qingcheng for a few days?"

"Yeah."

Upon hearing that Wei Qing was leaving, Qin Shuang and the others tried to persuade him to stay.

After last night, their relationship had grown even closer.

They all hoped Wei Qing could stay a little longer. Once he and Jun Wushang returned to the capital, who knew when they would meet again.

Wei Qing shook his head slightly. "No, Wushang and I still need to report back to the Heavenly Realm Division. You can come find us in the capital in the future."

"Right, if you're out training or anything, you can come visit the Imperial City."

Honestly, Jun Wushang was also reluctant to leave.

Qin Shuang and the others were, besides Wei Qing, few of his friends.