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As the largest source of income for Coldmoon City, the Coldmoon Mine was controlled by the three major local groups as early as thirty years ago, creating countless riches for them.

The three major groups are: Jinghong Group, Sixue Group, and Hongyun Group.

The three major families behind the scenes are the Zhao family, the Li family, and the Lei family.

As noon approached, the heads of the three major groups gathered at a hotel owned by the Hongyun Group.

Because a new town guardian envoy is about to be parachuted into the Cold Moon Town Spirit Bureau.

If the director of the Zhenling Bureau is responsible for coordinating all affairs, then the special envoy in charge of defense is responsible for military force.

Unlike Black Soil City, Cold Moon City has almost no danger from ferocious beasts. Therefore, the director of the Spirit Suppression Bureau is only at the early stage of the Spirit Sea realm. However, those who can become the special envoys of the garrison must be martial artists skilled in killing, and their duty is to provide military assistance.

This will have some impact on the three major groups, more or less.

Changing the person in charge also means they need to spend resources to win over this special envoy.

Inside the private room, a man sat with his arms crossed in the main seat.

Zhou Cang looked at the three people who entered the private room and smiled with narrowed eyes:

"Thank you all for giving me the honor of having a meal with me."

"snort!"

The burly man at the head of the group sneered, "Zhou Cang, you've already been dismissed from the Spirit Suppression Bureau. What are you calling us here for? Don't tell me you're trying to squeeze some more benefits out of us before you leave."

Lei Chongshan, Chairman of Hongyun Group.

A man and a woman behind him also spoke up.

"Don't say that, Brother Lei. Since Brother Zhou has called us all here, it must be something important, right?"

"Zhou Cang, just tell me what you're thinking."

The first to speak was a refined-looking middle-aged man, Zhao Tianji, from the Zhao family of the Jinghong Group.

The woman who spoke next was not polite at all. Although she was much younger than the other two, she was the strongest among them. Even Zhou Cang, who was also at the peak of the Spirit Sea realm, was no match for her.

After the three were seated, Zhou Cang suppressed his smile and calmly said:

"The new special envoy is on his way. I have already inquired about his information. He is said to be a young man from the Zhenling Academy who hates evil. Given his personality, he will inevitably become the opposite of the three of you. I think you don't want to see that."

Hating evil as if it were an enemy...

This silenced the three who had been planning to use resources to win them over.

Li Ruyue coldly asked, "So, what are you trying to say?"

"It's simple, I need your help." Zhou Cang spread his hands, a sinister glint in his eyes. "As long as you can find a way to force this new special envoy to leave Hanyue City, with my connections in the Zhenling Bureau over the years, I can quickly regain my special envoy status."

"Then we can do what we used to do, you do your thing, and I'll do mine, and it'll be perfect for both of us."

Admittedly, the three of them breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

Although the three major groups are powerful, they do not dare to openly oppose the Zhenling Bureau, especially since each of them has their own private affairs and cannot withstand investigation.

Although Zhou Cang was a bit greedy this week, he was the most suitable person.

As long as they are given resources, they won't meddle in other people's business and can even help restrain the Spirit Suppression Bureau from investigating them.

Okay! I hope what you're saying is true.

"Having worked with you for so long, Brother Zhou, the Zhao family is more than happy to do this small favor."

"Then let's discuss the specifics of how to proceed..."

...

at this time.

Inside an office at the headquarters of the Spirit Bureau in Hanyue Town.

Director Cao Hai was processing documents, his brow furrowed with worry.

His position as bureau chief may seem prestigious, but in reality, he was practically a puppet, because Zhou Cang was too powerful and constantly restrained him.

Many of their investigators were also bribed and became informants for the three major corporations.

The new special envoy is on his way, but he doesn't have much hope.

With those three families' corrupting methods, it probably won't be long before another "Zhou Cang" appears. After all, worldly temptations are too great: women, money, cultivation resources—if you covet any of them, you will be corrupted.

"Sigh...if another Zhou Cang were to appear."

Cao Hai took out a letter from the drawer; it was his resignation letter. He stared at it for a while, then put it back.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the office.

The door was pushed open, and his trusted aide rushed in, speaking rapidly:

"Director Cao! Director Cao!"

"The special envoy to take over the post has arrived!"

"What?!"

Cao Hai stood up from behind the table in surprise. The message he received indicated that the new special envoy had only departed from Shanghai two hours earlier. How could he have arrived in Hanyue City so quickly?

The confidant quickly explained, "It's true! The new special envoy came by airship and is already outside."

Upon hearing this, Cao Hai dared not delay and hurriedly walked outside.

At this moment, outside the Cold Moon Town Spirit Bureau.

The Deep Blue has landed on an open area.

When Cao Hai ran out of the building.

Just then, four people emerged from the aircraft, led by a young man in black.

The young man had a furrowed brow and an unyielding indifference in his eyes. He exuded a strong sense of confidence, but upon closer inspection, it was as if he were gazing into the deep sea, his depths unfathomable.

"Third, the third-ranked Spirit Sea Realm cultivator..."

Cao Hai was shocked. Although students from Zhenling Academy often brought helpers when participating in the guard mission, they were at most at the early stage of the Spirit Sea Realm. However, this new special envoy was followed by two martial artists at the mid-stage of the Spirit Sea Realm.

As for the old man walking at the very back, he couldn't understand him.

Jiang Qin walked over and took out the token.

"Hello, Director Cao, I am the new special envoy, Jiang Qin."

This is for registration.

After all, the director of the Spirit Suppression Bureau is a level above the Special Envoy of the Suppression Bureau.

"Hello, Special Envoy Jiang, you must be tired from your journey."

The two extended their hands and shook hands briefly, which was considered a greeting.

Jiang Qin then glanced around and asked, "Where is the former special envoy, Zhou Cang?"

"He...went out."

"He's gone out?" Jiang Qin's brows furrowed immediately, his voice turning cold. "If I remember correctly, Zhou Cang violated the rules and was supposed to stay at the Zhenling Bureau for investigation until I arrived, right?"

Cao Hai nodded helplessly, indicating his agreement.

Zhou Cang is at the peak of the Spirit Sea Realm. He has done many things that violate the rules, but his strength is undeniable, so who would dare to strictly punish him?

Jiang Qin spoke slowly and deliberately, his tone cold:

"Then I can understand that Zhou Cang not only violated regulations, but also disregarded headquarters' orders and openly defied them. How should this behavior be dealt with?"

Chen Xiaohu behind him said quietly, "This is tantamount to violating military orders, and he already has a criminal record, so he should be sentenced to... death."

Jiang Qin looked at Cao Hai: "Would it be convenient for Director Cao to send someone to show me the way? I'm new to Hanyue City and not very familiar with the area."

"...Zhou Cang should be meeting with the Zhao, Li, and Lei families right now. I'll drive you there myself."

After saying that, Cao Hai turned around and eagerly went to get his car keys.

They're going to kill someone as soon as they arrive.

Killing is great! That's exactly the kind of ruthless and decisive partner I need!!

It was worth the time he wasted in Cold Moon City; he finally met a kindred spirit!