Xuan Yao had no interest in the various sects jumping about like monkeys. What concerned him most was still Niu Youdao. "Niu Youdao has behaved himself? He hasn't stirred up trouble again?" The succession of memorials had left a deep impression on him.
Huang Ban knew he was still holding his breath over Niu Youdao. "He hasn't caused any more trouble. Compared to the other seven, he has been fairly well-behaved. But recently, he has often requisitioned large birds to leave Heaven-Questioning City. If he isn't going to a garrison post east of Misty Pavilion today, then tomorrow he is going to one west of Misty Pavilion. He goes somewhere almost every day, looking very much like he is toiling for the Saints' will and doing his utmost to supervise matters."
Xuan Yao said, "Watch out for him making trouble."
Huang Ban said, "I am somewhat worried, but for now, he still seems fairly well-behaved."
Xuan Yao suddenly said, "Brother Huang, how about leaving the Demon Fox Bureau to me?"
"..." Huang Ban was speechless for a moment. At last, he sighed. "Brother Xuan, it is not that I refuse to show you respect. I know you cannot swallow this grievance, and neither can Mr. Ding. But this truly is not the time. Niu Youdao has submitted memorial after memorial, making it plain that he intends to offend us, and even revealing to those above that he has a grudge against you. If anything happens to him now, it will be hard not to arouse suspicion. He has only just lodged a complaint, and then he dies afterward. What kind of matter would that become?"
"Brother Xuan, the Saint Venerables are still leaving some room for restraint in how they act. They are still following rules. But if we truly