The next day.

Jiang Ning opened his eyes.

There was only a faint glow coming from outside the window.

The next moment.

His pupils suddenly contracted.

Because in his line of sight, the ice coffin he had previously placed next door silently appeared at his bedside.

At this moment, it was right beside his pillow.

But he hadn't sensed it at all throughout the entire night.

This was very unbelievable considering his current power.

He was now just one step away from mastering the Unity of Heaven and Man.

In such a state, he was extremely sensitive to changes around him, not to mention that his Divine Soul had undergone another transformation, strengthening his Divine Sense, further enhancing his perceptive abilities.

He got up, grabbed the ice coffin, and then sliced his finger across his brow, instantly opening the Heavenly Eye.

Once again seeing the microcosm within the ice coffin, Jiang Ning observed for a moment longer, still gaining nothing, and could only shake his head helplessly.

"I should focus on improving my strength first!"

He sighed inwardly, feeling completely devoid of a sense of security.

Afterward, he promptly got up, washed, and started practicing his martial arts.

...

At the end of chen hour.

"Residence Master!" Jiang Ning stepped over the threshold, coming out from the small courtyard.

"The same official uniform looks different on you!!" Zhao Yulong remarked in admiration, looking at the dark black official uniform on Jiang Ning.

It was the Secondary Sixth-rank Patrol Envoy's official uniform.

On the uniform, threads of gold silk embroidered an extraordinary Xiezhi.

The Xiezhi stepped on flames with its feet, its eyes inlaid with Blood Jade.

In the sunlight, the Blood Jade reflected vibrant red light, as if it were about to awaken.

Jiang Ning also glanced at Bai Luoyu, who accompanied Zhao Yulong.

Bai Luoyu was also wearing the same official uniform.

Today, in meeting with the newly appointed Shen Wenyan, the few of them naturally needed to be solemn.

A moment later.

The three of them left the residence, boarding a carriage headed for the Inspection Office.

...

Inspection Office.

Shen Wenyan rubbed his temples, looking somewhat troubled at the mountain of documents piled in front of him.

These days, after taking office and going through handovers, he had been in this study practically without stepping out of its doors.

Having been in seclusion for years, he was completely unaware of the current situation's changes.

Therefore, there were many documents he needed to read.

To get the current job done well, he had to understand everything he should, and even what he shouldn't.

At this moment.

He looked up toward the study door.

A few moments later, a man in black hurriedly walked in.

"Lu Qi, what's the matter?" Shen Wenyan asked.

"Master, the Residence Master of Dongling County, Zhao Yulong, and two Patrol Envoys request an audience!" the man in black bowed and saluted.

"Please, quickly invite them in!" Shen Wenyan instantly stood up, his expression joyful.

He then swept the documents on his desk to the side.

Jiang Ning and the others' visit was just in time for a good rest!

A moment later.

In the study.

When the three of them appeared, Shen Wenyan was already seated by the tea table.

In front of him, several tea bowls were filled, steaming like smoke as it wafted up.

"Greetings, Residence Master!"

"Greetings, Marquis!"

"..."

The three greeted in salutation.

"Please, quickly have a seat!" Shen Wenyan stood up, welcoming them with a smile.

"When did you arrive, all three of you? You didn't notify me in advance, so I could send someone to receive you!" Shen Wenyan began with pleasantries after they were seated.

Zhao Yulong said, "The Marquis has just taken office, these days are surely filled with numerous trivial tasks, how could we trouble the Marquis! The three of us came on our own!"

"Next time, when the three of you come to Guangning City, I must treat you all well in advance!" Shen Wenyan said.

"Then many thanks to the Marquis in advance!" Zhao Yulong said.

Shen Wenyan nodded slightly, then looked at Jiang Ning across from him.

"Lord Jiang, is there someone above you?"

"Someone?" Jiang Ning was slightly taken aback, then asked, "Why do you say that?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yulong and Bai Luoyu also looked curiously at Jiang Ning and Shen Wenyan.

Shen Wenyan said, "Previously, I reported your D-level great achievement and also mentioned your request. Shortly afterward, I received feedback from above! Do you know what the feedback was?"

"Please, Marquis, speak clearly!" Jiang Ning bowed in salute.

Shen Wenyan took a sip of tea to moisten his throat.

"Lu Qi, go fetch the item prepared for Lord Jiang!"

"Yes, Master!" The man in black, who was waiting by the side, immediately bowed in agreement, then turned and left.

"Lord Jiang, you'll know once you see it later!" Shen Wenyan said.

Hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded.

He couldn't help but feel a bit curious, as Shen Wenyan had asked if there was someone above him.

But he knew his network was very simple.

Who could be above him?

Besides these people, at most, he only knew Prince Ji Minghao and Seventeenth Princess Ji Mingyue.

"Could it be these two?" A thought flashed through Jiang Ning's mind.

At this moment.

Zhao Yulong had already pulled out the documents he had brought with him.

"Marquis, here is all the work I have done during my tenure, every detail is laid out!!" Zhao Yulong said.

Looking at the few scrolls placed on the table by Zhao Yulong, he felt a bit of a headache.

He hadn't finished reading the previous ones, and now there was additional work.

He slightly regretted agreeing to become the Inspection Office's Residence Master of Guangning Prefecture earlier.

Oh well!

He shook his head quietly, considering it as a contribution for the Shen Family's prosperity and rise!

Then, he picked up the several scrolls handed over by Zhao Yulong.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning and Bai Luoyu also each took out the documents they had long prepared.

Compared to the several scrolls from Zhao Yulong and Bai Luoyu, Jiang Ning only took out one document.

Meanwhile.

Seeing the single document handed over by Jiang Ning, Shen Wenyan felt a bit more comfortable.

"Everyone, have some tea first! Let me have a brief look!" Shen Wenyan said.

Then, he picked up the document handed over by Jiang Ning for a quick look.

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