With this command.
The two heavy iron doors, which had just closed, slowly pushed open again.
A dazzling ray of light squeezed through the gap, splitting the originally dim main hall in two.
Amidst the interplay of light and shadow.
A figure stepped over the threshold.
Everyone turned their heads, narrowing their eyes to scrutinize the newcomer.
As the figure walked into the shadows, their features gradually became clear.
Around seventeen or eighteen years old, dressed in a dark robe, with a ferocious golden lion embroidered on the shoulder.
Without makeup, her skin was fairer than snow.
Her cold eyes swept across the room, making people feel a slight chill on their necks.
Beautiful.
Indeed beautiful.
But this... isn't she too young?
A suppressed commotion instantly erupted in the main hall.
"This is?"
"She looks very unfamiliar. Is this a golden lion from the Longyou Commandery?"
Many Inspector Envoys frowned, a hint of dissatisfaction in their eyes.
A Silver Robe Inspector, that was a position second only to a golden robe Inspector Envoy, unattainable without great merit or great strength.
Yet now, it was just a mere girl?
Isn't this preposterous!
Among the crowd.
Gu Changge stood behind a group of black robes, idly picking at his fingers.
When he heard the name Jiang Yuechu, his body stiffened.
When he saw the young girl walk in, he almost reached climax on the spot.
"What... the heck?!"
Miss Jiang?
Silver Robe Inspector?
Although her combat power was indeed formidable, and her methods were indeed ruthless.
But Silver Robe... weren't all of them like that?
And at this moment.
Jiang Yuechu, at the center of the storm, was also utterly bewildered.
These past two days, due to Cui Yuan's instructions, she had been staying at the Wei Residence, spending her days pondering the intricacies of the Celestial Demon Martial Practice, apart from eating and sleeping.
Early this morning.
Just after finishing a bowl of porridge, before she even had time to wipe her mouth, someone from the General Bureau came to summon her, saying that the Deputy Commander-in-Chief had invited her.
She rushed over in a hurry, and as soon as she entered, she saw such a grand display.
Jiang Yuechu's face was expressionless, but she was muttering inwardly.
What is this for?
Why are there so many people?
She walked through the path cleared by the crowd, heading straight to the foot of the high platform.
"This subordinate Jiang Yuechu greets the Deputy Commander-in-Chief."
Above the high platform.
Zhao Zhongliu lowered his eyes, a smile appearing on his face: "You may rise."
Jiang Yuechu straightened her back, her gaze level, her expression calm.
As if the surrounding gazes were all air.
Zhao Zhongliu nodded slightly, getting straight to the point.
"Effective immediately, Brigade Commander Jiang Yuechu of the Longyou Commandery is promoted to Silver Robe Inspector of the General Bureau."
"Bestowed a Silver Robe and a gold command plaque."
"Holding a rank equivalent to the fourth grade, to supervise all under heaven."
Boom—!
Upon hearing this, the main hall completely erupted.
Although there had been guesses earlier, when the appointment was actually spoken by the Deputy Commander-in-Chief, everyone still found it somewhat absurd.
A fourth-grade official!
A fourth-grade official at seventeen or eighteen years old!
Even imperial relatives don't get promoted this fast, do they?
"Deputy Commander-in-Chief!"
Finally.
Someone couldn't hold back.
A burly white-robed man, standing in the front row, stepped forward.
"This subordinate dares to ask, what ability does Lord Jiang possess to bypass dozens of our white-robed colleagues and be directly promoted to the Silver Robe position?"
As he stepped out, many people's expressions changed.
The man continued: "This subordinate does not question your Excellency's decision, nor do I dare to utter a single word of complaint about the General Bureau' order."
"It's just that..."
"The Demon Suppression Division has been established for hundreds of years, and rules are rules. A Silver Robe Inspector, holding a rank equivalent to the fourth grade, cannot be held by anyone without the ability to stabilize a Region."
"Although Miss Jiang is a member of the Demon Suppression Division, she is, after all... not within our Inspector Envoy system. If, with just a word from above, an outsider is allowed to ascend to heaven in one step, This subordinate dares to speak frankly: such an action, I fear, will chill the hearts of our brothers!"
Upon hearing this, many people nodded secretly.
If even fairness in promotion was gone, then what were they all fighting and risking their lives to kill demons for?
Zhao Zhongliu still maintained his languid posture.
He quietly listened to the impassioned speech, and when the main hall was completely silent, he finally spoke: "Are you finished?"
"This subordinate... is finished."
"If you're finished, then listen to an old man's words."
Zhao Zhongliu leaned forward slightly, resting his elbows on his knees, and held up one finger.
"Seventeen years old."
Then, the old man raised a second finger.
"Dianmo Realm."
Six simple words.
Without any extra explanation.
Yet, they filled everyone's eyes with shock.
Seventeen years old and in the Dianmo Realm? Are we watching a play?!
"Is that enough?"
"..."
The white-robed man slowly bowed his head, cupped his fists, and retreated: "This subordinate... has nothing more to say."
Among the crowd.
Gu Changge also took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart.
Although he knew Jiang Yuechu had entered Core Formation, and suddenly came to Chang'an, what else could it be for besides seeking an imprint at the Martial Temple.
But hearing it with his own ears, he still couldn't hide his astonishment.
Seventeen years old!
Dianmo Realm!
What the heck was he doing at seventeen?
Meanwhile, Jiang Yuechu, at the center of the storm, was frowning deeply.
She didn't feel the slightest bit of pride due to everyone's shock; instead, she felt somewhat perplexed.
Silver Robe Inspector?
This official title sounded grand.
But the problem was... wasn't she from the Longyou Commandery?
In fact, she currently held the position of Acting Commander, and once she entered the Seed Lotus, she would likely become the head of Longyou.
How, in the blink of an eye.
Had she become an Inspector Envoy?
Old Wei is amazing!
Seeing that no one dared to speak again, Zhao Zhongliu leaned back in his chair, "Since there are no objections, come, take Inspector Jiang to change."
A green-robed scribe, who had been waiting nearby, quickly stepped forward, "Lord Jiang, please follow this humble official."
Jiang Yuechu said nothing, merely cupped her hands slightly towards the high platform, then turned around.
Under the complex gazes of everyone, she maintained a calm expression, her steps steady, as she followed the scribe towards the side hall.
In the side hall, all the necessary items had already been prepared.
On a zitan wooden tray, a Silver Robe was neatly folded; its craftsmanship and materials clearly indicated it was no ordinary item.
Next to it lay a gold command plaque, inscribed with the characters for 'Inspector Envoy'.
After leading her in, the scribe bowed and retreated to stand guard outside the door.
Approximately a quarter of an hour later.
Footsteps sounded again.
Inside the main hall, the Inspector Envoys, who had been whispering, instinctively held their breath, their gazes fixed on the side door.
Amidst the interplay of light and shadow, a figure strode in.
The young girl wore a tight-fitting brocade robe with silver-thread trim, outlining her slender and tall figure, with a jade belt cinched at her waist, from which hung the gold command plaque.
Over it, she wore a silver-scaled general's cloak, with a collar of pure white fox fur. In the somewhat dim main hall, as she moved, the silver scales seemed to come alive.
Her originally unbound long hair was tied up high with a silver coronet, revealing a cold and stunning face.
Her eyebrows were like distant mountains, her eyes like cold stars.
Jiang Yuechu placed one hand on her waist and the other lightly touched the edge of her cloak, walking to the center of the main hall and performing a cupped-fist salute.
"This subordinate Jiang Yuechu thanks the Deputy Commander-in-Chief for the promotion."