Xiao Cha arrived at the Prefectural Office again and happened to see Chen Zhizhong changing offices.
They moved from a corner on the first floor to a bright and spacious room in the very center of the top floor.
Everything in the office was gleaming and brand new, even the floor was newly laid.
A man wearing a long gown and round-framed glasses was bowing as he reported:
"Lord Chen, all the furniture has been replaced with new ones. Your tea set and writing materials are untouched and have been brought up."
The furniture was replaced with new ones, but the leader's personal belongings were left untouched, showing great understanding and tact.
Chen Zhizhong nodded in satisfaction and said, "Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Registrar Hu."
"Not at all, it's just my duty."
Hu, the registrar, modestly declined for a moment, then said:
"People from the National Martial Arts Association and the Divine Heart Society will be coming to identify themselves. The Divine Heart Society's lineage is [Jiu Shan Sect]... Please be careful."
The various departments already frequently cooperated in apprehending major criminals, which was only to be expected.
Chen Zhizhong nodded slightly and said, "I understand."
"You have guests, so I'll take my leave."
Hu Lushi had already seen Xiao Cha arrive, so he took his leave.
As he passed by Xiao Cha, the man greeted her warmly.
"Captain Luo, Lord Chen has made arrangements for your appointment as the Chief Constable of the 3rd District Police Bureau. Your official document and badge will be delivered to you promptly at 8:00 AM tomorrow."
"Thank you for your help, Registrar Hu."
Xiao Cha responded politely and watched the "office director" of the Prefectural Office leave.
Chen Zhizhong sat on the brand-new sofa, holding an old purple clay teapot in his hand, shaking his head and sighing:
Life is unpredictable.
He had lost all interest in his official career, but due to Lu Li's actions, he was unexpectedly reinstated and given important responsibilities again.
Xiao Cha smiled and said, "Congratulations on Uncle Chen's promotion!"
"What promotion? Just acting as a sub-prefect."
Even so, Chen Zhizhong was still very happy, and said with a smile:
"Abbess Huixian from the National Martial Arts Association will be coming over soon to make arrangements. She has been involved in many training programs over the years, so try to get to know her and perhaps receive some guidance."
"Yes, I understand. We know each other."
That lady had invited me several times, and Xiao Cha had originally planned to visit the National Martial Arts Association in a couple of days, so it was nice to meet her today.
However, the next guest to arrive was an unpleasant one!
Suddenly, there was a loud bang, as if something heavy had fallen to the ground.
The yamen was immediately filled with exclamations and commotion!
The two men's expressions changed, and they quickly went outside.
A massive, Ironclad Corpse, over two meters tall and entirely purplish-black in color, descended from the sky!
Someone wanted to make a move, but the Ironclad Corpse had a bronze waist tag that read "Fan, Director of the Divine Heart Society".
"The newly appointed director of the Divine Heart Society... Lord Fan!"
"I heard this person is an elder of the Jiu Shan Sect, with the cultivation level of Spirit Refining Fetal Breathing!"
The newcomer had impressive backgrounds and influence, and no one in the arena dared to make a move.
Xiao Cha was very familiar with the Ironclad Corpse, and immediately placed her hand on the M500 revolver at her waist.
Chen Zhizhong stepped forward, his expression fearless and solemn, and said, "Are you Director Fan? I am Chen Zhizhong."
The Ironclad Corpse stared at them with its scarlet vertical pupils and roared:
[I Fan Shiji, have specially dispatched my Avatar to pay my respects. From now on, when you see my Avatar, it is as if you see me; please remember this clearly.]
Having said that, the mighty Ironclad Corpse suddenly exerted its strength, leaping over a hundred meters away like a cannonball and disappearing from sight.
"A zombie created by Blood Exchange martial artist!"
Chen Zhizhong's face was very ugly. The other party was so arrogant and unreasonable, showing no respect for the government at all.
But we could only watch helplessly, unable to do anything about it.
Xiao Cha coldly said, "The Governor's Office is making a mess of things by appointing such a person to an important position."
Chen Zhizhong sighed, "This world is getting more and more chaotic. Xiao Cha, you need to improve your cultivation as much as possible; that's your greatest asset!"
"I understand."
Xiao Cha responded, and the two were about to return to the office.
Just then, a slightly worn black Studebaker drove up.
"The National Martial Arts Association's vehicle."
Both of them recognized the car and quickly went to greet it.
Sure enough, after the car came to a stop, Xia Weijun got out and greeted her with a smile:
"How could I dare trouble Lord Chen to personally greet me... Oh~ little sister, you're here too~"
Xiao Cha nodded obediently and said, "Hello, Sister Xia."
Chen Zhizhong said in a friendly manner, "Xiao Cha is still the chief constable of the Third Police Station, so we'll be dealing with each other quite often in the future."
The atmosphere was harmonious as the three of them went to the office together.
Chen Zhizhong breathed a slight sigh of relief. At least the National Martial Arts Association was relatively normal and hadn't caused any major trouble...
But things in this world are unpredictable.
Before she could even sit down, Xia Weijun took out a document and said:
"I have another matter to discuss with you. The Izumo [Rokugoryu] Martial Arts Association wants to have a life-or-death match with the National Martial Arts Association. I would appreciate your approval, Lord Chen."
"..."
Chen Zhizhong took the document and saw that it was an application for a "life-or-death match," and it was an open tournament!
The event was to be held at the busiest intersection of East Horse Road, so Prefectural Office was required, and police officers would have to be dispatched to block the road.
It's obvious that this is Izumo's side retaliating against the [Killing for Benevolence Society].
Chen Zhizhong nodded. "February 15th, the day of the Awakening of Insects? We will fully cooperate."
"Thank you for your trouble, Lord Chen."
Xia Weiyin bowed slightly, almost excessively polite, and her smile was very sweet.
Chen Zhizhong sensed something was wrong...
Sure enough, Xia Weiyin said again:
"For this competition, each side needs to send one person at the Organ Refining, Cleansing Marrow, and Blood Transformation stages. The National Martial Arts Association is short-handed. Could Lord Chen provide a skilled [Organ Refining] expert as a substitute?"
Chen Zhizhong looked troubled.
The Deathmatch, as the name suggests, is a fight to the death, risking one's life, or a confrontation with Izumo.
Izumo's powerful propaganda campaign instilled fear in many people, or made them unwilling to be its enemy.
Xia Weiyin sighed and said:
"Lord Chen, Izumo's actions are not only motivated by revenge, but also by a desire to undermine the fighting spirit of the people of our Divine Continent. I wouldn't have spoken up if I hadn't been so desperate to find someone..."
At this moment, Xiao Cha chimed in, "Sister Xia, is it okay as long as it's Organ Refining?"
"Yes!" Xia Weiyin said solemnly, "We absolutely cannot be short-handed! Otherwise, we'll lose face big time!"
No one dared to go up; it was even more humiliating than losing the fight.
Xiao Cha thought to herself, "This 'life-or-death arena' is largely the result of trouble caused by me and Lu Li. I can't let others get away with it."
She then said seriously, "I do have someone in mind..."
Chen Zhizhong asked in surprise, "You mean Young Master Lu? But he's not Cultivator..."
"But some also possess Organ Refining Martial Arts cultivation at the level of organ refinement." Xiao Cha asked, "Sister Xia, what do you think?"
Xia Weiyin was overjoyed and said, "Having the Spirit Refinement cultivation is wonderful! Our chances of winning have greatly increased!"
At the same level of the Martial Arts Realm, the one with higher Spirit Refinement is like a father beating his son—a sure win!
Xiao Cha said, "Then I'll go back and talk to them. It shouldn't be a big problem."
Xia Weiyin was overjoyed, grinning from ear to ear, and said:
"Little sister, thank you so much! I won't treat you unfairly now that this matter is settled."
Xiao Cha smiled and said, "I can also participate in the Marrow Cleansing session."
Xia Weiyin shook her head and said, "Forget about it, you should avoid getting into fights."