Wu Yuanchun looked at Su Xin in surprise, wondering where he got his confidence.
But with the outcome already decided, all that remained was the formal decree of appointment. There was no need for him to argue with Su Xin.
A Six Fan Sect constable nearby carefully recorded the results of the Four Great Constables selection and immediately sent them to the Imperial Palace.
In truth, this step was little more than a formality. Ji Haodian had never meddled much in the selection of the Four Great Constables.
But that was only so long as absolute fairness could be guaranteed and there was no foul play.
That rule was really aimed specifically at the Tie Family. After all, as long as Tie Ao interfered in the selection, it wouldn't matter how long your service record was or how many people supported you.
According to the results recorded by the Six Fan Sect constables, Wu Yuanchun was undoubtedly in first place. Two of the remaining Three Great Divine Constables supported him, and their reasons were sound.
Most of the constables and chief constables at Six Fan Sect Headquarters supported him as well. Although his achievements and current authority fell short of Su Xin's, that no longer mattered.
A Six Fan Sect constable carried the results of the Four Great Constables selection all the way to the Imperial Palace, where they were presented to Ji Haodian.
After looking over the results, Ji Haodian smiled. "It seems Su Xin isn't very popular within the Six Fan Sect."
Tang Xian, standing nearby, replied cautiously, "Lord Su is still young, after all. His roots in the Six Fan Sect aren't deep enough."
"Young? Heh."
Ji Haodian gave an inscrutable chuckle, jotted down a few words on the results, then handed them to Tang Xian. "You'll