On What Grounds???

Zhou Lie smiled as he explained.

"The Secret Investigation Institute answers directly to His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Sheng Dynasty. It is currently commanded by His Highness the Third Prince and specializes in investigating major cases. So long as someone violates the dynasty's laws, we have the authority to investigate, arrest, and interrogate them directly."

Investigating cases?

Chu Sheng's eyes instantly lit up.

Wasn't this exactly his field of expertise?!

He would have an official identity, be able to investigate cases and catch evildoers openly and legitimately, and harvest Justice Points fair and square!

This was far better than hanging around with a woman.

He immediately nodded. "Alright, I'll join."

Zhou Lie and Shen Lian were instantly overjoyed.

Zhou Lie immediately said, "With your peak True Immortal cultivation, young friend, and your role in solving this case, you are fully qualified to enter directly as a Class A Secret Agent! Our Secret Investigation Institute currently has six Class A Secret Agents on the roster. You will be Class A Secret Agent 007!"

"007?" Chu Sheng murmured it once. He found the number rather catchy, so he said nothing more.

Then Zhou Lie's smile faded, and his expression turned solemn.

"This matter is of great importance. This subordinate must immediately report the situation here to His Highness the Third Prince!"

"We should first request His Highness's order to arrest Chen Kai and bring him to justice, lest he catch wind of this, destroy the evidence, and flee in fear of punishment!"

As he spoke, he immediately activated a communication star talisman and sent news of what had happened here, along with Chu Sheng joining the Secret Investigation Institute, back to its headquarters.

After the message was sent, the group began discussing their return to the imperial capital.

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