The Capital of Great Wei.
The Ministry of Punishment.
Xu Qingxiao's arrival stirred the entire Ministry of Punishment.
In just two short years, Xu Qingxiao had become renowned throughout the world. Never mind Great Wei-who in the world did not know his name?
Since Xu Qingxiao had once worked at the Ministry of Punishment, its officials would claim to know him whenever they traveled on business, taking pride in the connection.
But inside the Vice Minister's room...
Hua Xingyun sat quietly before Xu Qingxiao, looking utterly calm.
"What do you want to know?"
Hua Xingyun spoke slowly.
"Shouldn't that be what you want to tell me?"
Xu Qingxiao was equally calm as he sat before Hua Xingyun and spoke.
Since he already knew Hua Xingyun was the mastermind, and since the man had not left Great Wei but was sitting right before him, Xu Qingxiao had no fear of whatever tricks he might possess.
Unless Hua Xingyun was at the transcendent rank, even heaven-reaching powers would be suppressed by him.
Naturally, Xu Qingxiao was giving Hua Xingyun a chance to explain himself.
At Xu Qingxiao's words...
Hua Xingyun fell silent for a moment. He glanced out the window, then took a deep breath.
"I don't know where to begin, so let me tell you a story, Brother Xu."
"I wonder if you would be willing to listen patiently."
That was what Hua Xingyun said.
"I'm all ears."
Xu Qingxiao nodded.
Then Hua Xingyun began.
"Three years ago, there was a man whose fame filled the Capital. Hailed as Great Wei's Star of Literary Brilliance, he overflowed with talent and was loved by all."
"But at the height of his glory, he encountered someone his own age, who crushed him with martial strength and humiliated him in public."
"The young man