The Winds Stir, and a Great Age Draws Near

Outside Vermilion Robe Building, "Golden Eye Divine Constable" Su Yue, dressed in a dark gold constable's uniform, approached at an unhurried pace. He intended to report several unusual developments among the Nine Demonic Paths.

The moment he stepped into the small building, he saw a familiar Gold Badge Constable coming downstairs. The man paused when he noticed Su Yue, then broke into a broad smile and cupped his hands. "Congratulations, Divine Constable Su! My congratulations!"

"What is there to congratulate me for?" Su Yue asked with an amused lift of his brows.

The Gold Badge Constable smiled. "Su Meng—er, your esteemed nephew Ziyuan—has repelled a Blue Rank Assassin three times in Northern Zhou and dealt the assassin severe injuries. His place on the Earth Ranking is all but certain. Seeing that the Su Family has such a worthy successor and a revival in sight, even this humble officer is delighted for you, Divine Constable."

Su Yue's eyes narrowed slightly. He was silent for a long moment before finally laughing aloud. "As expected of the Su Family's peerless prodigy."

Once the Gold Badge Constable had left, the smile on Su Yue's face vanished at once. He let out a long sigh.

Marquis of Huan Manor.

Counselor of State Wang Wenxian looked at the several thin sheets of paper in his hand and fell briefly silent. Only after several breaths did he sigh with feeling. "A little over three years ago, I praised him highly and thought he was a promising junior worth nurturing. In the blink of an eye, he can almost stand shoulder to shoulder with me. The younger generation is truly formidable."

Wang Zai, with his square face, sat in the chair to the left. At those words, he froze and blurted out, "Younger Brother Su has made