171: National Inspector! Authority covers the entire country!

In the early morning, the Donghai City Psionic Bureau was already a scene of bustling activity.

Clerical staff in uniform hurried through the corridors clutching documents, while fully armed Special Agent squads were conducting morning line-ups, whispering mission details.

However, when Chen Nian's figure appeared at the end of the hallway, it was as if an invisible ripple instantly spread out.

All the noisy sounds came to an abrupt halt, as if severed by a sharp blade.

Time seemed to freeze for a moment.

Following that was a series of unified movements.

Whether it was the hurried clerks or the fierce-looking combat personnel.

The moment they saw who was coming, they couldn't help but stop in their tracks.

Their bodies straightened subconsciously, and their gazes focused on Chen Nian in unison.

In those eyes, there was awe stemming from the depths of their Souls.

It was a fanatical worship of the strong, and a humility that was almost instinctive.

"Good morning, Special Commissioner Chen!"

"Good morning, Special Commissioner Chen!"

Greetings rose one after another, every word laced with caution and extreme respect.

Chen Nian's expression was indifferent; he had long since grown accustomed to this.

He merely gave a casual nod in response, his footsteps never pausing for a second as he walked straight toward his private office.

Wherever he passed, the crowd automatically parted to create a path, like Moses parting the sea.

It wasn't until his back disappeared around the corner of the corridor that the invisible pressure seemed to suddenly dissipate, leaving behind a flurry of whispered discussions filled with suppressed excitement.

"It's Special Commissioner Chen! He just nodded at me!"

"Oh my god, feeling that aura from such a close distance... it's practically suffocating!"

"I have to say, this is the kind of aura a powerhouse should have!"

...Soon, Chen Nian arrived at his office.

Pushing open the door, he found Sun Li buried in paperwork.

Hearing the movement, he looked up and, seeing it was Chen Nian, immediately stood up with a respectful expression on his face.

"Mr. Chen, you've arrived."

Chen Nian stepped inside, his gaze sweeping casually across the room, and he noticed something unusual.

On the originally simple desk, several open, exquisite brocade boxes were now displayed.

The boxes were lined with soft silk, and several medals and awards of various shapes were neatly arranged inside; every single one radiated spiritual light and was of extremely fine craftsmanship.

Beside them lay several gold-stamped certificates and documents.

Each medal represented a pinnacle of honor within the Spiritual Energy Bureau system.

For instance, the diamond-encrusted 'Dragon Country Guardian' Highest Medal of Honor.

The 'Demon Vanquishing Medal' symbolizing the eradication of a large-scale evil organization.

And the 'Special Merit Medal' for outstanding contributions, among others.

For an ordinary agent, obtaining even one of these would be enough to bring glory to their family and serve as a source of pride for a lifetime.

Seeing Chen Nian's gaze fall on the medals, Sun Li immediately took a step forward and explained respectfully:

"Mr. Chen, these were all sent overnight by the General Bureau and the branch bureau."

"They are the highest commendations for your eradication of the Evil God Cult and for saving countless lives."

"Director Qin specifically instructed that, knowing you dislike noise, the award ceremony and celebration gala have been canceled."

"But these honors and rewards are the heartfelt gratitude of the bureau and the country; please be sure to accept them."

He paused, observing Chen Nian's expression, then continued cautiously:

"All relevant paperwork and procedures have been completed."

"The bonuses and resource quotas have already been transferred to your exclusive account."

"We will never allow these formal matters to disturb your cultivation or rest."

Hearing this, Chen Nian looked at the pile of medals symbolizing supreme glory.

He nodded with satisfaction, his tone relaxed: "Mhm, I see. Just leave them there."

To be fair, he was quite satisfied with the Spiritual Energy Bureau's attitude of 'giving rewards while never disturbing him'.

It saved him a lot of unnecessary trouble.

Seeing that Chen Nian showed no sign of impatience or aversion, Sun Li secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Knowing Chen Nian's personality well, he quickly turned the topic to business: "Mr. Chen, do you have any instructions for coming in today?"

Chen Nian walked directly to the sofa and sat down, asking bluntly: "Are there any noteworthy targets in Donghai City recently?"

At this, a bitter smile appeared on Sun Li's face as he shook his head:

"I'm sorry, Mr. Chen, but there really hasn't been much recently."

"It's likely because your previous actions intimidated those Demonic Evils and evil cultivators; they've all gone into hiding."

"Even some previously active dens of Demonic Evils have vanished without a trace."

However, his tone shifted as he continued:

"However, given your outstanding merits and formidable strength."

"The Capital Spiritual Energy General Bureau has specially approved and granted you the highest-level 'National Inspector' authority!"

"This means you are no longer limited to Donghai City; your operational authority covers the entire country!"

"In any city, you possess the supreme power to act first and report later, mobilize local resources for cooperation, and directly intervene in and handle any extraordinary incidents!"

"If you wish, you can now turn your attention to the situations in other cities."

Hearing this, Chen Nian's eyebrows rose slightly, a flash of surprise and satisfaction in his eyes.

National Inspector? Authority covering the whole country?

This was actually quite interesting.

It meant his hunting grounds had instantly expanded countless times, no longer confined to a corner of Donghai.

The Dragon Country was vast; there were bound to be more hidden Demonic Evils and powerful existences, which suited him perfectly.

"I can do that." Chen Nian nodded, affirming the arrangement. "Then let's see what's happening elsewhere."

Sun Li immediately responded: "Yes, I will filter them for you right away!"

He walked quickly to the computer, his hands operating rapidly to pull up real-time intelligence and alarm information within the Spiritual Energy Bureau's national network.

A few minutes later, he reported to Chen Nian:

"Mr. Chen, how about this one?"

"In the neighboring Jiangyuan City, about three hundred kilometers from Donghai City."

"According to intelligence, in the Black Mountain Forest Area on its outskirts, there have been frequent abnormal energy fluctuations over the past week."

"It is suspected that a powerful group of demonic creatures has gathered, and they may have even formed a new nest."

"The local branch has already sent two reconnaissance squads, but both suffered significant losses, and the information sent back is limited."

"Now, they have requested support from higher-ups."

The screen displayed an image of a primitive forest shrouded in haze, along with some blurred but high-energy detection data.

Looking at the information on the screen, a faint smile played on the corners of Chen Nian's mouth.

With this level of energy intensity, it didn't look like some minor character.

Not bad, not bad at all.

It was the perfect opportunity to test his newly upgraded skills, especially that Abyssal Return to Silence.

"Fine, this is the one." Chen Nian stood up, his tone leaving no room for doubt.

Sun Li immediately said:

"You can head there without worry!"

"I will immediately notify the Jiangyuan City Psionic Bureau; they will fully cooperate with your actions."

"They will provide all necessary logistical support and evacuate the surrounding citizens in advance so as not to interfere with you."

Chen Nian nodded with satisfaction and, without saying more, left the office directly.

Sun Li looked at the empty office and let out a long breath.

Then, not daring to delay, he immediately picked up the communicator to contact Jiangyuan City.