Zhou Zhilu replied, "Not bad, there are only a few minor matters left to deal with."
After the two exchanged a few pleasantries, Xiao Wenlan, who was standing by, couldn't help but say, "Alright, let's get down to business."
Tu Qing paused, smiled awkwardly, and said, "Zhilu, you are now a sixth-rank Fuye Guard. Logically speaking, after solving such a big case in the Buddhist world, you should be promoted to a fifth-rank Fuye Guard.
"It's just that Lan'er and I... ahem, after discussing it with Minister Xiao, we decided to hold back on your promotion.
"First, it's to prevent you from advancing too quickly and causing unnecessary trouble. Second, the sixth-rank Fu Ye Wei corresponds to the cultivation level of a fourth-rank warrior. If you were to advance to the fifth rank, I'm afraid you would be unable to cope with it with your current strength."
Zhou Zhilu smiled bitterly and said, "Well, I understand. The news of me killing the Buddhist disciple has spread throughout the capital. I have been staying at home these past few days, not going out of the main door or the secondary door, just to wait until the storm has died down.
"But fortunately, the killing of the Buddhist disciple still has some deterrent effect. Although it is in the limelight, no one comes to challenge me anymore."
Tu Qing nodded and said, "I'm glad you understand. However, I never expected that in the nearly one year since I brought you out of Wanghai County, you would have reached this point. It truly exceeded all of our expectations."
Xiao Wenlan also nodded in agreement.
The two of them looked at each other immediately, and Tu Qing said seriously, "Based on your previous performance, Minister Xiao and I have decided to make you independent from me.
"Set up a special demon case investigation team."
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