The Inspection Office.
Back in the hall.
They sat down again.
Now, Ye Qiu and the others looked at Jiang Ning with friendly smiles.
Seventh rank had left them profoundly shaken.
Such strength rivaled even that of the commanders among them who hailed from major cities.
Most importantly, they had seen tremendous potential in Jiang Ning.
That potential filled them with apprehension despite themselves.
Under these circumstances, they all kept silent about the fact that Jiang Ning possessed two Sumeru Rings.
Although Sumeru Rings seemed precious.
In truth, they were like chicken ribs-too little meat to enjoy, yet a shame to discard.
In this world, more than ninety-nine percent of people lacked the qualifications to use a Sumeru Ring.
To them, Sumeru Rings served only as collectibles and objects of study, with no practical use.
Having witnessed Jiang Ning's terrifying rate of improvement and potential, they harbored no desire to covet his Sumeru Rings.
To them, these items were worth only a few tens of thousands of taels of silver at most.
Although that much silver was a considerable fortune even to them.
It would not be particularly difficult to obtain if they truly wanted it.
With some effort, they could get their hands on it within six months to a year.
Compared with that, offending a prodigy on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, a young grandmaster like Jiang Ning, would be foolish indeed.
"All right! Let's return to our earlier topic!" After sitting down, Hong Minghu picked up his tea and took a small sip to moisten his throat before continuing.
Ye Qiu nodded at his words.
Then he looked around, sweeping his gaze over the other three commanders and three deputy commanders.
"I'm sure you're all very curious why the prefect suddenly summoned you today."
Everyone nodded slightly and