Chapter 172: Chapter 172: Transfer
「Outer City Garrison Command.」
"Supervisor Wang."
Wang Changxu walked down a hallway in the Garrison Commandant’s Office, his expression troubled. A passing constable greeted him respectfully.
"Mm."
Wang Changxu nodded.
He had submitted the investigation report on the South City Prison two days ago, but for some reason, he still hadn’t heard back from the Deacon’s Office.
’What part of the process went wrong?’
Wang Changxu was puzzled.
’Logically, this shouldn’t be happening!’
With the Fang Family backing him, he should have received feedback on the South City Prison matter—if not the same day, then at least by the next day with a result and a plan of action.
But now... there was nothing.
After waiting two days, Wang Changxu couldn’t stand it any longer and went directly to the Deacon’s Office to find out what was going on.
"Supervisor Wang."
Just as he entered the office, a young man came walking toward him and hurriedly greeted him.
"Where’s your Supervisor Lin?"
Wang Changxu stopped him and asked.
"Supervisor Lin is right inside!"
The young man said, pointing to an inner room.
Wang Changxu nodded and walked straight toward the inner room.
"Old Lin!"
A middle-aged man with a goatee sat inside the room. He looked up and saw Wang Changxu.
"Old Wang, what brings you here? Come, sit, sit."
"Old Lin, it’s been two days since I submitted the investigation report on the South City Prison. What’s the status? Where is it in the process? The report described a severe situation. South City Prison Chief Chen Ping’an should be heavily punished!"
Wang Changxu sat down in the chair in front of the desk and got straight to the point.
"Ah, you’re talking about that!"
Supervisor Lin stroked his goatee, a difficult expression on his face.
Wang Changxu’s heart sank.
"What is it, Old Lin? Is there a problem with the report?"
"There’s nothing wrong with the report, it’s just..."
"Just what?" Wang Changxu pressed.
"There’s been a change in the personnel status of South City Prison Chief Chen Ping’an. His case is no longer under the jurisdiction of our Outer City Garrison Command."
"What!"
Wang Changxu couldn’t help but shoot to his feet.
"Prison Chief Chen Ping’an has been transferred to be the Deputy Commander of White Stone City. His official file has been moved from the Outer City Garrison Command to be managed by the Weishui Garrison!"
Transferred to the Weishui Garrison!
When did this happen!
How could this be...
Wang Changxu felt his mind go blank, his face a mask of utter shock.
...
By the time Chen Ping’an received his transfer orders, news that he had broken through to the Inner Qi Realm had spread throughout the entire South Town Garrison Command.
"Have you heard?"
"What?"
"The South City Prison Chief, Lord Chen Ping’an, has broken through to the Inner Qi Realm!"
"Oh, that? I heard about it already! Let me tell you, that day Lord Chen had someone wheel a corpse over. Do you know who it was?"
"Who?"
"It was the Inner Qi Realm expert, Shadowless Leg!"
"Shadowless Leg?"
"Yeah, that’s right. I heard he died at Lord Chen’s hands!"
"Lord Chen just broke through to the Inner Qi Realm, and he can already kill a Martial Arts Master who’s also in the Inner Qi Realm!? That’s impossible..."
"You just don’t know. Lord Chen’s talent is outstanding, and his aptitude for magical combat is even more astonishing. Otherwise, how do you think someone so young could break through to the Inner Qi Realm?"
"Now that you mention it, that makes sense! If I remember correctly, Lord Chen just turned twenty not long ago, right?"
"Yeah..."
"..."
Amidst the buzz of discussion, Chen Ping’an walked out the main gate of the South Town Garrison Command.
Just a short while ago, he had received the official appointment letter from Mu Wanjun, transferring him to White Stone City to serve as Deputy Commander.
This is to certify that South City Prison Chief Chen Ping’an, being diligent, hardworking, and loyal to his post... is hereby transferred to White Stone City to assume the position of Deputy Commander, with the benefits of a Vice Chief Duty Officer Level... Upon receipt of this letter, he is to take up his post immediately!
At the very bottom of the appointment letter was a large, official seal.
The signatory: Weishui Garrison!
The Weishui Garrison was the highest command authority in the county-level garrison system. Its jurisdiction covered Weishui County City and the dozens of large and small cities under its administration, and it was responsible for dispatching and deploying commanders everywhere!
The Outer City Garrison Command and Inner City Garrison Command within Weishui County City, for example, were jointly responsible only for the administration of Weishui County City itself, not for any of the other subordinate cities. The garrisons in other regions had no reporting relationship to the Outer or Inner City Garrison Commands.
Chen Ping’an’s transfer to White Stone City as Deputy Commander meant his file was completely removed from the Outer City Garrison Command, freeing him from its authority and jurisdiction.
The so-called predicament he was in had resolved itself without a fight!
Of course, Chen Ping’an hadn’t really paid much mind to whether he was in a predicament or not.
For him, the only thing that truly mattered was the continuous advancement of his cultivation!
Chen Ping’an was very satisfied with his transfer to White Stone City.
Rather than being restricted within Weishui County City, he preferred going to White Stone City to serve as a garrison’s second-in-command.
A Deputy Commander was the true second-in-command!
Aside from the enormous risks, it was a position of great power, authority, and prestige.
As for the risks involved...
Chen Ping’an wasn’t too concerned.
With his true strength, he was capable of eliminating the vast majority of risks! Most importantly, in another ten days or so, his Martial Arts Realm might advance even further!
By then, he could suppress all the demons and monsters in White Stone City with a single hand!
...
The appointment letter required Chen Ping’an to take up his post immediately!
Over the next few days, Chen Ping’an didn’t stay idle, beginning preparations to move with great speed.
It was called moving, but in reality, Chen Ping’an had almost nothing he needed to take with him.
The courtyard home was rented, he hadn’t lived there long, and there were no valuables inside. As for ordinary household items, he could simply buy new ones once he got to White Stone City.
Comparatively, the most troublesome issue was Chen Erya’s schooling.
The little girl had been studying at Cangsong Academy for some time now and had grown accustomed to her routine.
Chen Ping’an had been a little worried that when he told the little girl about his impending transfer to White Stone City, she would be reluctant to leave. But to his surprise, she took it even better than he had imagined.
"Wherever you go, Brother, I’ll go!"
"Can you get used to moving from here and living in White Stone City?"
Chen Erya gave Chen Ping’an a speechless look. "What a thing to say, Brother. What’s there not to get used to? You’re going to be a Deputy Commander, not to suffer. Following you is going to be amazing!"
Alright then!
The little girl had a point.
A weight was lifted from Chen Ping’an’s shoulders.
As for Chen Erya’s education, he’d figure it out once they got to White Stone City. He refused to believe that with his authority as a Deputy Commander, he wouldn’t be able to hire a suitable tutor to teach the little girl.
"This appointment is on short notice, so we’ll have to leave in the next few days. When you have time, pack up anything you want to bring."
"I know!"
The siblings’ conversation was as casual as ever, yet filled with an undercurrent of warmth.
Peony stood to the side, listening to the siblings’ exchange with a gentle expression on her face.
’This feels like a family!’
’Even though I’m just a maid, I’m so fortunate to serve a master and young miss like them.’
