"Many thanks to Elder Qi for recognizing my talent and promoting me. I'd be very glad to serve you, Elder Qi—provided, of course, that the Civil Administration Department issues the transfer papers."
Xu Yi smiled at Elder Qi as he spoke.
Things had come to this. Whether or not the Discipline Hall made a move, he could no longer sit back and do nothing. At worst, he could swallow his pride and ask Elder Qin to take him on at the Elder Council. That might not be a bad option.
With his worries gone, he had little to fear.
Elder Qi was blazing with fury. Pointing north, he shouted, "Xu Mingyuan, have the Civil Administration Department issue the papers right now. I want them immediately!"
He was precisely the elder in charge of the Civil Administration Department, and his word held absolute authority there.
Xu Mingyuan, looking thoroughly humiliated, hurriedly agreed. He immediately took out a communication bead and relayed the order.
After all, he couldn't carry official papers from the Civil Administration Department around with him.
Elder Qi's face was steely as he stared at Xu Yi and sneered. "What do you have to say now?"
Xu Yi cupped his fist to him, then turned to leave. "Have the Civil Administration Department send the papers to the Discipline Department. Once the Discipline Department has reviewed them, they'll come to Hanchun Ridge to find me. I still have official business to attend to, so I won't keep you company."
"Grah! This brat deserves to die!"
"If this villain isn't eliminated, Huaixi will never know peace!"
"If we don't destroy him, we'll be left with no dignity!"
"..."
All four elders erupted. They had lived in comfort, high above the clouds, for many years. Xu Yi's haughty disdain was like a