40: Chapter 40 The Meeting of the Four Kings

Just when everyone thought the meeting was over.

Wu Yishui stood up and said calmly, "King of Nightmares, have you forgotten something?"

Zhang Dezheng, sitting below, shouted, "Is it your turn to speak?"

Wu Yishui glanced at him indifferently.

Wang Yi's small mouth parted slightly as she said dramatically, "Oh my, my apologies, Inspector Wu, I forgot to formally introduce you."

Subsequently, Wang Yi scolded Zhang Dezheng, "Guardian Zhang, what kind of tone is that? Hurry up and apologize to Inspector Wu."

Zhang Dezheng, with a plastered, insincere smile, cupped his hands and said, "I was unaware of Inspector Wu's arrival. I hope you will forgive my offense."

Wu Yishui sneered and slowly sat back down.

Wang Yi said solemnly, "This is the Inspector personally appointed by Emperor Qin — Wu Yishui, tasked with overseeing the Four Kings Pavilion and visiting the officials."

As soon as these words were spoken, an uproar immediately broke out.

"Oversee us?"

"We are completely loyal to Emperor Qin; we don't know the purpose of this."

"Hmph, loyalty to Emperor Qin does not mean you don't have hidden agendas."

For a moment, various comments erupted, making the entire conference room extremely noisy.

Wang Yi glanced at Wu Yishui with amusement: "Quiet!"

Immediately after, everyone quickly quieted down.

Wang Yi continued, "Currently, the Inspectorate Building has no assigned personnel. Who wants to join?"

Everyone looked at each other, and no one expressed their stance.

Wu Yishui's expression darkened.

'This Wang Yi is trying to give me a hard time right from the start.'

'Does she really take me for a pushover?'

Wu Yishui stood up and said, "Join the Inspectorate Building: 10 bottles of high-grade reagents, plus two bottles of reagents monthly. Recruiting limited to ten people."

Everyone looked astonished.

"Ten bottles!?"

"This... this..."

Wang Yi's expression tightened: "Inspector Wu, ten personnel would mean a whole case of high-grade reagents. Inspector Wu is truly wealthy."

Wu Yishui curled her lips: "That is no concern of yours, King of Nightmares."

The former leader of the Emperor-Worshiping Cult asked, "Inspector Wu, may I ask if there are any restrictions on the rank of the ten personnel?"

Wu Yishui's beautiful eyes flickered: "No restrictions."

After a moment of shock, someone hurriedly said, "Inspector Wu, my subordinates and I make exactly ten!"

"A rabble! You don't deserve it. Inspector Wu, I am an A-rank Awakened, and I have three B-rank subordinates."

Wang Yi's expression turned extremely ugly. She snorted coldly, then turned and left the conference room.

Wu Yishui looked at Wang Yi triumphantly.

'Try fighting me, hmph.'

"Show me your respective abilities..."

As time passed.

After Wu Yishui selected her ten subordinates, she nodded with satisfaction.

At this moment, Liu Han appeared beside Wu Yishui and said worriedly, "Inspector Wu, is this really okay?"

Wu Yishui replied, "What's wrong? Does she have sole authority in the Four Kings Pavilion?"

Liu Han said helplessly, "At least for now, she is the one in charge. It's only right to give her some face."

Wu Yishui laughed, "Face? Has she ever given me any? That's hilarious."

Liu Han pouted and asked, "Where did you get that case of high-grade reagents? Making empty boasts in the Four Kings Pavilion can get you killed."

Wu Yishui said nonchalantly, "I'll just ask Emperor Qin for them later."

Liu Han said in horror, "Sister Wu, Ancestor Wu! This isn't the Qin Family; this is the Four Kings Pavilion!"

"Emperor Qin hates being disturbed for no reason. Don't go looking for death."

Wu Yishui said impatiently, "Don't worry about it. I know what I'm doing."

"By the way, how do you usually contact Qin... Emperor Qin?"

Liu Han replied, "We generally don't contact him."

Wu Yishui furrowed her brows, "Don't try to distract me."

Liu Han waved his hand, "How would we dare to contact him? It's always Sister Yi who contacts him."

Wu Yishui curled her red lips, "Forget it, we'll talk when he returns."

Liu Han wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

'This crazy woman is just courting death.'

'I'd better wait and see for a while, lest I pick a side and end up dead.'

Just as Wu Yishui walked out of the conference room, an old voice called out to her.

"Inspector Wu, please stay a moment."

Hearing the familiar voice, Wu Yishui turned around.

Qiu Sanye clasped his hands and bowed, "Inspector Wu, we meet again."

A flash of killing intent crossed Wu Yishui's eyes: "It's you!"

"Why are you here?"

Qiu Sanye smiled bitterly, "I have already defected to the Four Kings Pavilion."

Wu Yishui was stunned.

Qiu Sanye continued, "Could we step aside to speak?"

After hesitating for a long while, Wu Yishui nodded, "Please."

Immediately after, Wu Yishui and Qiu Sanye arrived at a street outside the Four Kings Pavilion.

Wu Yishui gazed at the diverse passersby and asked, "What is it?"

Qiu Sanye carefully took out a pale blue crystal from his embrace.

Wu Yishui's pupils shrank sharply: "Soul Crystal!"

"What is the meaning of this?"

Qiu Sanye replied, "I know that my sins are heavy. Today, I specifically intend to help Inspector Wu advance to S-rank, in order to seek your forgiveness."

As he spoke, Qiu Sanye moved to hand the Soul Crystal to Wu Yishui.

Wu Yishui did not dare to take it, but said with a solemn expression, "Emperor Qin is also A-rank. If you do this, does Emperor Qin know?"

Qiu Sanye was stunned, then smiled, "Emperor Qin knows everything; naturally, he knows."

"Besides, this item is useless to Emperor Qin, so he let me handle it myself."

Wu Yishui asked suspiciously, "Why give it to me? The Four Kings are also A-rank."

Qiu Sanye said helplessly, "Although the Four Kings are A-rank, their potential... is currently insufficient to advance to S-rank."

Wu Yishui raised an eyebrow: "Currently insufficient? Do you mean they can later?"

Qiu Sanye said fanatically, "This is the power of Emperor Qin—to change the heavens and the earth! What is human potential compared to that?"

At this point.

Qiu Sanye lowered his voice and said slowly, "I heard that the masks of the Four Kings were originally just ordinary masks."

"But after passing through Emperor Qin's hands, the masks became S-rank Awakened Items—the Void Masks."

Wu Yishui said in shock, "This... how is that possible!"

"This is the power of rules. This is a power that even gods do not possess."

Qiu Sanye said disdainfully, "What are gods? All the heavens and myriad worlds will submit to the majesty of Emperor Qin."

Wu Yishui held her forehead and replied, "It's only been a few days, and you've already turned into this."

"I still prefer the way you used to be, unruly and unconquered."

Qiu Sanye said awkwardly, "Inspector Wu, let's not talk about that."

"Once you use the Soul Crystal and break through to S-rank, your status in the Four Kings Pavilion will rise accordingly."

Wu Yishui took the crystal and curiously rubbed it a few times.

"Thanks, Old Qiu."

Qiu Sanye smiled, "It is my honor to serve Inspector Wu."

Wu Yishui suddenly asked, "By the way, Old Qiu, what is your position in the Four Kings Pavilion?"

Qiu Sanye smiled bitterly, "Sigh, I'm afraid of making Inspector Wu laugh, but I haven't received any official position yet."

"Come to my Inspectorate Building, I will grant you the position of Deputy Inspector."

"Thank you for your promotion, Inspector Wu."

A smile appeared on the corner of Wu Yishui's mouth, and then she turned and walked away directly.

Qiu Sanye stood where he was, a strange look appearing on his face.

Subsequently, blue light flashed in his eyes.

"Emperor Qin, your subordinate has successfully completed the mission."