Regardless of why Feng Shixian died or who was behind the plot, a very real problem lay before everyone: the position of Baishi City Commander was now vacant!
First, the Deputy Commander died mysteriously at home, and now the Commander died on a Business Route Outskirts Patrol Envoy route. If this matter could not be quickly resolved, the impact on the Weishui Town Pacification Bureau would be too severe.
The most urgent task at hand was to quickly decide on a suitable candidate to fill Feng Shixian’s position as Baishi City Commander.
“Regarding the candidate for Baishi City Commander, I think Chen Ping'an is quite good! He caused quite a stir a few days ago and also performed meritorious deeds. Promoting him now would be just right!”
“Elder Wu makes a good point. Chen Ping'an just took office and, in a blink of an eye, eradicated two major Gangs in Baishi City. The most crucial part is that he didn't cause too much commotion. Although he leveraged the power of our Weishui Town Pacification Bureau in the process, no matter what, it shows his capabilities! According to reliable intelligence, his Martial Dao Realm should have entered the Inner Qi Second Level, and he has cultivated at least two high-grade Cultivation Techniques to Perfection, with considerable power.”
“If I remember correctly, Chen Ping'an is only in his early twenties! Is there any problem with someone so young taking charge of a Zhenfu Division?”
“What problem! His young age, coupled with his seasoned methods, only further proves his extraordinary nature. I think this is feasible!”
Inside the Weishui Town Pacification Bureau, a considerable dispute arose over whether to promote Chen Ping'an.
His capable methods, seasoned work ethic, and Inner Qi Second Level Martial Dao Realm indeed qualified him to sit in the position of a city’s Commander.
Baishi City was a small city; if it was merely the Commander’s position, it would be at the level of a Chief Warrant Officer.
Promoting Chen Ping'an, there was no problem!
It was just that…
“This is not appropriate. With Chen Ping'an’s qualifications and methods, if it were another city, I wouldn’t object! But Baishi City is different; its location is special. It is one of the closest small cities in our Weishui County to the starting point of the Long'an Trade Route.
With the Long'an Trade Route’s final operations about to begin, at this critical juncture, the successive deaths of Baishi City’s Commander and Deputy Commander make it difficult not to suspect this is a conspiracy targeting the Long'an Trade Route. It is very likely a crucial part of that conspiracy!
Chen Ping'an’s Inner Qi Second Level Martial Dao Realm, while good, is still far from enough in the face of such a grand scheme! Not to mention anything else, he cannot even suppress the various nefarious elements within Baishi City! Let alone the forces and Gangs on the Business Route Outskirts.”
“Furthermore, please consider this. If Chen Ping'an takes office as Baishi City Commander and then dies unexpectedly, how will our Weishui Town Pacification Bureau deal with itself!? How will these forces view our Weishui Town Pacification Bureau? Wouldn't our authority be completely swept away!?”
“Considering all current factors, I suggest we select another suitable candidate to serve as Baishi City Commander and Business Route Outskirts Patrol Envoy. As for Chen Ping'an, we can observe him further. If his performance continues to be outstanding later, he can be Focus on training as a reserve for a city’s Commander.”
Amidst the heated discussion among the Weishui Town Pacification Bureau members, a highly experienced elder stepped forward.
“Elder Liu’s words are reasonable! I agree!”
“I agree with Elder Liu. I suggest the suitable candidate to be selected can be directly transferred from the Weishui Town Pacification Bureau!”
“That’s right, I think Fu Wanyu is quite good!”
“Fu Wanyu, huh… Not appropriate, I suggest still…”
“…”
Elder Liu’s words were met with widespread approval. Ultimately, the idea of promoting Chen Ping'an was completely dismissed. He was merely placed on a list for consideration, with future opportunities to be evaluated.
In fact, this was just a cover-up. If a truly suitable opportunity arose, given similar strength, it would still depend on various connections and arrangements.
If Chen Ping'an’s previous performance hadn’t been so outstanding, he wouldn’t have been seriously considered during the discussion.
An Inner Qi Second Level practitioner in his early twenties was an extremely outstanding existence even in Weishui County, truly deserving of the title “Martial Dao Genius.”
Such talent, within Weishui County, was probably second only to the Four Young Masters of Wei River! Enough to rank among the top five!
It was just that…
Talent, after all, was merely talent, not absolute strength. Before talent was fully converted, one should continue to endure and remain low-key!
Of course, if one had Family backing, it would be entirely different. In a situation like Chen Ping'an’s, he could completely be transferred to a city to serve as Commander through his Family’s influence. After gaining experience in a small city and getting a layer of gold, he could continue to be maneuvered, transferring to the Weishui Town Pacification Bureau. In terms of rank, he would start at the Deputy Commander level. Unlike now, where despite having meritorious service and sufficient strength, there was no suitable place for transfer.
After an intense discussion, the Weishui Town Pacification Bureau finally decided on the new Baishi City Commander: Fu Wanyu of the Weishui Town Pacification Bureau!
Fu Wanyu, a disciple of the Fu family, one of the Four Great Families of Weishui County, had cultivated his Martial Dao Realm to the Inner Qi Third Level, reaching Tianlin Descends Peak Perfection. He had been stuck at the Bottleneck before the Profound Light Great Realm for many years, making no progress!
But these years, Fu Wanyu had not been without gains. It was rumored that he was proficient in six high-grade martial arts, and in terms of combat power among all Inner Qi Realm practitioners in Weishui County, he could rank among the top five!
Fu Wanyu was transferred to serve as Baishi City Garrison Command Commander and concurrently as Dragon Peace Trade Route Outskirts Inspector, at the level of a full Commander!
For his transfer, the Weishui Town Pacification Bureau specifically raised his rank by one level, higher than Feng Shixian’s Deputy Commander rank at the time! (Rank and title are different. A small city’s Commander is Chief Warrant Officer level, but the title is Commander)
As soon as the candidate was confirmed, the Weishui Town Pacification Bureau’s appointment document was sent by fast horse to the Baishi City Garrison Command.
Chen Ping'an naturally did not receive news of these matters for a while. However, even if he did, he wouldn’t pay too much attention.
He certainly wouldn't care about the mere position of a city’s Commander.
He had long understood the source of power in this world!
As long as one’s strength was sufficient and aligned with righteousness, whether it was the so-called Chief Warrant Officer or Commander…
It would be within reach!
At this moment, Chen Ping'an was on the Azure Dragon Mountain Range, searching for the treasure location according to the treasure map.
This journey had been unusually smooth for Chen Ping'an. He encountered no Yao Beasts or incidents of robbery and murder along the way. After spending a few days, he very smoothly followed the treasure map’s guidance and found a clear pool.
The pool water was deep and dark, like a giant mirror. Around the clear pool was a dense forest, and sunlight filtered through the tree canopy, scattering onto the water’s surface, like countless golden fragments gently dancing.
“This is it!”
Chen Ping'an compared it with the treasure map, a hint of joy appearing on his face.