Deliberations at the Central Headquarters

The following morning, Lu Chen and Yun Qingyue headed to the Demon Suppression Division's central headquarters together.

Setting foot once more in this imposing complex of black buildings, Lu Chen's status was now entirely different.

In the past, he had merely been a fourth-rank Inspector. Though valued by the Division Lord, he had ultimately only been a mid-to-high-ranking official.

Now, he was a third-rank Pacification Commissioner with the待遇 of a second-rank official, as well as the newly appointed Loyal and Valiant Marquis. He held the authority to establish the Evil-Quelling Guard; his position and power were truly formidable.

The Demon Suppression Division officials and guards they encountered along the way, whether they knew Lu Chen or not, could all sense the imposing aura emanating from the newly replaced Darksteel Token at his waist, engraved with the words "Pacification Commissioner." One after another, they bowed in salute, their gazes filled with reverence.

The two went straight to the entrance of the Demon Suppression Hall, where Division Lord Mo Qianqiu was located.

Seeing that it was Lu Chen, the guards outside, having already received their instructions, respectfully saluted him. "Pacification Commissioner Lu, the Division Lord is awaiting you inside. Please."

Lu Chen nodded and entered the great hall with Yun Qingyue.

The hall remained vast and solemn. Behind a rosewood desk, Mo Qianqiu, dressed in a simple black robe, was reviewing official documents. Hearing their footsteps, he raised his head. His gaze was as deep as an abyss as it settled upon Lu Chen, studying him carefully for a moment before a trace of satisfaction flashed through his eyes.

"Your injuries have fully healed, and your aura is steady and condensed. It seems this life-and-death battle was not entirely a bad thing for you." Mo Qianqiu set down his vermilion brush, his