Just as Chen Miao and the others accepted their assignments and left the Indigo Cavalry office, the Six Ministries Directors, Banner Commanders, administrators of the three major Ghost Markets, the Indigo Cavalry administrator, and everyone else of Banner Commander rank or higher gathered in the Council Hall of Cangzhou's Demon-Suppressing Bureau.
Once everyone had arrived, Chu Xiu, Bureau Chief of the Cangzhou Prefecture Demon-Suppressing Bureau, emerged with Deputy Bureau Chief Zeng Yi.
After taking their seats, everyone turned their eyes to Chu Xiu.
"You're all here. You've probably heard something about what happened. We'll discuss the details shortly."
As Chu Xiu's words fell, everyone vaguely sensed something shrouding the entire Council Hall. Was that the hall's feng shui formation?
Even the Council Hall's feng shui formation had been activated. That meant what they were about to discuss was important!
"All right, then... Cheng Tuo, tell us what the Blood Incense Path is trying to do."
At those words, everyone turned to Cheng Tuo, Director of the Records Department.
Cheng Tuo looked bewildered at being singled out.
"Bureau Chief, the Records Department has yet to receive a detailed report on this incident."
"Oh?"
Chu Xiu looked at Cheng Tuo and smiled. "I thought that since you'd joined the Blood Incense Path, you might know something."
"Apparently, your standing isn't all that high."
Cheng Tuo's face turned pale. Feeling his colleagues' predatory gazes all around him, he immediately said, "Bureau Chief! I have nothing to do with the Blood Incense Path. Why would you say such a thing? If you don't believe me, I'll submit to any examination you wish!"
Chu Xiu shifted his gaze to Zeng Hui, Director of the Defense Department.
"Zeng Hui, what about you? What do you know?"
"For instance, where exactly has your Defense Department distributed the