The Evil-Punishing Elder reminded him again, "Junior Brother Qing, the post of Inspector concerns the sect's internal stability and carries great responsibility. Doing it well is no easy task.
"This exceptional promotion to Inspector came because some of the sect's venerable elders recognized your ability and potential, and believed you capable of filling the post.
"That was why you received this exceptional promotion, junior brother. You must cherish this opportunity and not disappoint the sect's expectations.
"Your predecessor as Inspector had deep roots in these Four Islands. You must handle that carefully and secure your seat."
Qing Chen understood that, as one of the senior figures in his faction, the Evil-Punishing Elder was undoubtedly on his side.
That closeness was evident in the Evil-Punishing Elder personally reading out Qing Chen's appointment decree.
Otherwise, how could such important duties and responsibilities have been entrusted to him so readily?
Moreover, the Evil-Punishing Elder had guided him attentively, not only offering pointers through his words, but also bestowing a thoroughly detailed Inspection Jurisdiction Sea Map.
After giving his instructions, the Evil-Punishing Elder waved Qing Chen away to prepare for his upcoming mission.
Several days later, Qing Chen set out aboard the Mysterious Blood Warship, a supreme-grade conquest dharma artifact specially provided by the sect for its Inspectors.
Qing Chen was no stranger to this vessel; he had used it before when slaughtering islands and exterminating entire households.
Accompanying him were around twenty Qi Refining Stage disciples, all brimming with energy, clearly eager to put on a good showing before Qing Chen.
Under sect regulations, Qing Chen, as an Inspector, had the right to select two disciples by name, while the sect would also assign twenty Outer Sect or Servant Disciples as attendants.
After careful consideration, he decided to use one slot to recall