Xu Yi spoke loudly. "Enough. I'll make myself clear. Whether you gentlemen mean well or ill, this concerns the Corpse Tide Major Case. Since I've taken it on, I'll see it through to the end. Whoever is involved, I'll uphold justice and investigate it thoroughly. I don't care how powerful or influential the person under investigation is, nor what pressure I might face. I don't care, and I don't want to think about it. I bear the seal of Heaven's Court and serve as an immortal official; I gave my life to the world long ago. As the saying goes: 'If it benefits Heaven's Court, I'll lay down my life without hesitation, *******.' Gentlemen, take care. I won't see you out!"
In an instant, everyone was left dumbstruck, at a loss for words. Xuan Wuyi had never imagined Xu Yi could be so unyielding. It was one thing to slight everyone else, but he wouldn't even show respect to his superior? Did he think Xuan Wuyi had no pride?
"If I say you can't, then you can't. Xu Yi, if you can't get your place straight, I'll have to consider whether you're still fit to serve as Director of the Fifth Supervision." Xuan Wuyi glared at Xu Yi, his eyes nearly spitting fire.
Xu Yi spoke loudly. "If I remember correctly, the Director I report to is Xuan Ye Wang. The Director of Xuan Du is absent, and the Battalion Judge hasn't appointed a new Director. You have no authority over me, Director Xuan. And even if you did have jurisdiction over me, my post isn't yours to decide."
Xuan Wuyi was stunned. This man was the biggest fool among immortal officials. How could anyone show so little regard for a superior? Was this any way to serve as an