Returning Winds, Withered Snow: Night Pacification's Circuit Inspector (Part 2)

The Censorate's Circuit Inspectors held high rank and great authority; every seat beneath their ass had a heap of people watching it. The Imperial Demon Hunters might have impeccable roots and spotless pedigrees, but when everyone's background was clean, it became harder instead to hide anything.

They were all old comrades who had known one another inside and out since Great Liang's founding. Try turning the Zhang family's third son into some mysterious assassin, and within two or three days, half the street would know. Whatever one wished to do, there was simply no hiding it.

The Night Pacification Bureau was a motley mix of fish and dragons, but if there truly were any hidden pawns, it would be better to plant them directly within it.

Su Che looked at the short sword in his hand.

The Night Pacification Bureau had a total of one hundred and eight short swords, each supposedly bestowed upon a core member. Once damaged or lost, they would not be replaced. But where had this one come from?

Su Che carefully accepted the short sword, yet he was thinking that the Night Pacification Bureau's swords bore no other measures at all. They were as simple as handicrafts. What if someone with ulterior motives got hold of one?

"I understand."

Su Che tucked the weighty short sword into his sleeve.

"Since you understand, hurry up and get to work."

Yue Luan suddenly seemed amiable again.

"Come to Shanyin County once you've finished. Alliance Leader Yu is still waiting for you. And be careful in Ci Prefecture City as well. That Su Che, hmph hmph, he isn't someone easily dealt with."

His own name had unexpectedly become so renowned in this man's eyes, which made Su Che rather pleased. His reputation had indeed spread, though it also