On the surface, the Heavenly Court was calm, but beneath it, dark currents surged.
The White Deer serving under the Star of Longevity, a venerable Golden Immortal, had actually been arrested by the newly established Discipline Inspection Court and made an example of.
The news sprouted wings and spread on the immortal winds.
Touching souls was easy; touching vested interests was hard.
Now the Censorate had not merely touched those interests-it had torn out by the roots the hands that various immortals had extended into the Mortal Realm.
Indeed, Chen Wei had barely returned from the Mortal Realm, without eating so much as a bite of tangyuan, let alone raising a cup of tea to moisten his throat, when Taibai Jinxing sent a voice transmission: "Qingquan, come to the Clear Pool."
What was bound to come would come.
He had handled his assignment too efficiently and punched too large a hole. Naturally, a summons from his High Immortal had followed.
Chen Wei dared not delay and hurried straight to the Clear Pool. He had barely descended from his cloud when he saw the old Star Lord already waiting at the stone table.
The tea had been warmed.
No more, no less-exactly two cups.
Its fragrance filled the air, refreshing the heart and soul. There was not the slightest sign of an approaching storm.
"Qingquan, you're just in time. Sit down and have some hot tea." Without even raising his head, Taibai Jinxing pointed to the stone stool opposite him.
"This lowly official pays his respects to the Star Lord." Chen Wei bowed properly and accepted the teacup with both hands, but did not hurry to drink.
"Thank you for your efforts on your assignment in the Mortal Realm." Taibai Jinxing raised his cup, gently stirring the tea foam.
"Upholding Heaven's