Chen Wei held the Imperial Decree in both hands, his eyes fixed on it.
The Great Heavenly Venerable's imperial seal was stamped squarely upon it, the writing clear and distinct: the Tongming Hall Folk Customs and Morals Inspection Bureau was to be reorganized immediately into the Discipline Inspection Court, with its former Chief Official, Chen Wei, promoted to Court Director.
Ma Muzhi, Pang Long, Xiao Yan, and Chu Feng could scarcely believe it.
But they were all seasoned veterans who had clawed their way up from the bottom, their immortal hearts long since versed in the ways of the world.
Their superior had been promoted, and their office expanded. This was a windfall of wealth and honor.
With Yang Chan standing in the hall, the Holy Mother surely had private matters to discuss with their superior. To keep standing there would show a complete ignorance of propriety.
"Court Director Chen!" Ma Muzhi reacted first, swiftly changing his form of address. "With the bureau becoming a court, everything needs rebuilding! We must go to the Internal Affairs Office immediately to transfer the jade registers, then visit the Treasury to requisition a new court plaque and desks. There are countless administrative matters to attend to. We shall take our leave!"
Pang Long snapped his feather fan shut and bowed in turn. "Indeed, preparations must begin early. I must inspect the roster of Immortal Officials for the expansion!"
Xiao Yan and Chu Feng nodded repeatedly. The two junior immortals followed their seasoned seniors' lead, backing away to make their escape.
Just before leaving through the main entrance.
Ma Muzhi pulled the Main Hall doors tightly shut, then casually set up a soundproof barrier outside.
No unrelated immortals or demons were to approach.
The moment the doors closed.
Chen Wei immediately began examining the