Mortal Mirror

Chen Bajin was overjoyed to see Li Ergou and said excitedly, "Brother Ergou, where have you been these past few days? If you hadn't come back, I would have gone to Orange Mountain to find you."

Li Ergou asked him to look behind him, saying, "My brothers are here. We've been celebrating with them for a few days. What happened again?"

Chen Bajin said, "Of course it's good news! You solved the case of the Shenjian Villa and killed the Blood-Flesh Monk. The superiors will naturally reward you handsomely. Hurry in, Master Bai Su is waiting for you."

As he spoke, he even gave him a flirtatious wink, leaving Li Ergou speechless.

Afterward, Chen Bajin looked at Da Bai Xiang and the others. Since they were all acquaintances, Chen Bajin immediately took them away to make arrangements.

Chen Bajin seemed carefree and unreliable on the surface, but he was actually very reliable in handling matters, so Li Ergou didn't need to worry about those people.

In the yamen, everyone greeted Li Ergou as he passed by. Li Ergou couldn't help but sigh, 'A big tree attracts the wind.' It seemed he was becoming famous now.

At this moment, he couldn't help but recall how everyone looked down on him and ignored him when he first came here. It was truly a reversal of fortune. These guys definitely didn't expect Li Ergou to rise again.

Old Mantou was right, 'Don't pay attention to other people's opinions, just work hard and be yourself. Sooner or later, you will rise and everyone will look at you with new eyes. So, you have to work hard and prove yourself.'

If you blossom, butterflies will come.

Knock, knock, knock, the sound of knocking on the door rang out.

"Come in," Bai Su's voice sounded, a voice that seemed to always be neither hot nor cold.

Li Ergou didn't think much and pushed the door open.

"Creak!" The door opened.

Bai Su looked up, and a trace of annoyance flashed in her eyes when she saw Li Ergou. "You, you still know to come to the yamen? Have you forgotten what you do? I haven't seen you for days. Are you slacking off at home?"

Li Ergou chuckled and said, "Master, I was so badly injured, I had to take good care of myself. If our yamen doesn't allow that, isn't it too inhumane?"

Bai Su snorted and said, "Humane, my foot! I saw you full of energy that day. I would never believe you."

Li Ergou wasn't annoyed and said with a smile, "Alright, I'm here now, aren't I? Chen Bajin said there was good news. I'm asking what it is."

Bai Su raised her eyebrows and said, "All you care about is good news. Because of your meritorious service, the superiors are rewarding you. Now you've risen in the ranks and been promoted to Grand Constable. I'm impressed. How long has it been since you were promoted to Second Constable? Now you're a Grand Constable!

Give you some more time, and my position as Deputy Chief Constable will be in jeopardy."

Li Ergou was slightly surprised and said, "What's going on? Even if I killed that Blood-Flesh Monk, there's no need to give me such a big reward, right?"

Bai Su shook her head and said, "I don't know the specifics, but I do know one thing: Chief Constable Li Tianhai proposed this matter."

Li Ergou put away his smiling expression, and a look of confusion appeared in his eyes. He said with some surprise, "What's going on? That shouldn't be. I'm not familiar with him. Could there be something going on here?

Could this Li Tianhai be harboring some ill intentions?"

Bai Su snorted and said, "He doesn't even know you. What ill intentions could he have towards you? You have to know, he's the Chief Constable. You're just a small character. What's worth him thinking about? Don't be so self-important, okay?"

What she said made sense. Li Ergou also felt that was the case, but that day, he and Bai Su saw this person enter Shenjian Villa to look for something.

He couldn't help but say, "How should we explain what happened that day? Do you think he discovered us?"

Bai Su was slightly stunned, then immediately shook her head and said, "Impossible. If he discovered us, I would know. It shouldn't be. Don't think too much. Who cares? Letting you get promoted is a great thing anyway.

How long have you been in this commandery? You've been promoted several times. I think even those aristocratic disciples aren't as impressive, right? To be honest, I envy you."

Li Ergou curled his lips and said, "You're more impressive. You became Deputy Chief Constable as soon as you arrived. By the way, do you have some big shot backing you?"

Bai Su glared at him and said, "Haven't you heard the saying, 'Don't ask what you shouldn't ask, don't listen to what you shouldn't listen to'? Now that you've been promoted, are you going to treat us to a meal?"

Li Ergou widened his eyes and said, "Still eating? My second-generation chickens are going to be eaten up by you."

Bai Su couldn't help but laugh and said, "Hmph, so stingy. By the way, it won't be long before the martial arts competition for all the yamen in Baojing Prefecture. You should prepare. All Grand Constables and Second Constables must sign up to participate and compete for the title of the strongest constable in Baojing Prefecture."

Li Ergou wasn't interested in this kind of thing and casually said, "I don't want to participate. Fighting to the death with those people is a waste of time. What's the use of having such a title?"

Bai Su said, "You don't know, this martial arts competition is not simple. It just so happens to coincide with the once-in-a-century Martial Arts Conference of the Great Xia Kingdom, and it just so happens that this conference is being held in Baojing Prefecture.

Once you become the strongest constable, you will also represent the constables of Baojing Prefecture in this competition, so this martial arts competition not only has a title, but also has very rich rewards.

I heard that the constable who ranks first will receive a treasure armor of the magic weapon level. I heard that the treasure armor is worth hundreds or even thousands of Daoist gold coins.

And the reward for the first place in the Martial Arts Conference is even more amazing. It is a reward given by the Great Xia Dynasty. That kind of reward will be so big that you can't imagine it.

Of course, you just need to think about it, because by then Baojing Prefecture will gather talented disciples from all over the world. Sects, courts, families, all the powerful talents will emerge."

Hearing this, Li Ergou widened his eyes and said with disbelief, "Are you serious?"

Bai Su nodded and said, "Of course. Anyway, you don't want to go, so you don't need to inquire too carefully."

What a joke! Not to mention the rewards of the Martial Arts Conference, even the reward for the strongest constable made Li Ergou's heart flutter.

A treasure armor of the magic weapon level! How could Li Ergou not be tempted by such an expensive thing? Not to mention its value, just being of the magic weapon level, how big of a heart would you need to not be tempted by it?

Li Ergou was just an ordinary mortal. He wasn't some hypocritical righteous gentleman. He just loved money and loved treasures.

So, he turned around and put on a smiling face and said, "Go, how could I not go? Only a fool wouldn't go. It's just that I must cultivate well during this time. What's the name of this conference you mentioned, and how long until it starts?"