Upon waking up, it was already noon the next day.

Wang Junze freshened up, came out of his room, casually found a table in the inn to sit at, ordered two dishes, and drank alone.

In just one night, Wang Junze actually had figured out a lot of things.

For example, who would take over Jubei City... There's no need to worry at all; as long as I refuse, Su Yuwei will definitely hand over the Northern Domain to the Judgment Department.

For the Profound Moon Sword Sect, this is certainly not a good thing, but at least... it shouldn't be considered a bad thing either.

After all, the Profound Moon Sword Sect really cannot hold the Northern Domain anymore.

What truly needs consideration now is how I should proceed next.

"Little brother, may I sit here?"

Just as these thoughts were circling in Wang Junze's mind, a gentle voice suddenly sounded in his ear.

Subconsciously looking up, Wang Junze immediately saw a middle-aged man with a square face come to his table, smiling and speaking.

There were actually quite a few empty tables in the inn, yet this person still actively wanted to sit with him, clearly targeting him.

For a moment, Wang Junze found it difficult to judge the person's intentions.

However, since the person approached politely, Wang Junze wouldn't keep him at arm's length, so he smiled, gestured invitingly with his hand, and replied, "Please, sir!"

"I hope I'm not intruding."

Casually sitting across from Wang Junze, the middle-aged man smiled and said, "To be honest, I just arrived in the Northern Domain today and am not familiar with anything yet. Is there any good food you could recommend?"

"Little waiter, bring out your best food and wine."

With a light chuckle, Wang Junze waved his hand and instructed.

"Sir is from the Capital City, I presume?"

Looking at the person, Wang Junze softly said, "May I ask if you are with the Judgment Department or with Prince Yu?"

"Haha, little brother, you are quite straightforward."

With a hearty laugh, the middle-aged man stopped beating around the bush and directly replied, "Allow me to formally introduce myself. My surname is Yin, Yin Guangling, Fate Envoy of the Judgment Department, and I came to the Northern Domain... to see you."

"Fate Envoy?"

With a slight start, Wang Junze instantly recalled that when Su Yuwei first came to the Northern Domain, her title was Fate Envoy of the Judgment Department.

Su Yuwei even mentioned that in the Judgment Department, her status was second only to the Director.

Undoubtedly, this is an extremely high position. Leaving aside Su Yuwei's special identity, anyone who can truly sit in this position must be one of the top experts in the Judgment Department.

Connecting that he couldn't even detect the other's aura, a terrifying thought instantly emerged in Wang Junze's mind!

Saint Realm!

This middle-aged man who claims to be Yin Guangling could actually be a Saint Realm powerhouse?!

In an instant, Wang Junze abruptly stood up and bowed to the other, "Junior Wang Junze greets Lord Yin."

"Sit, let's talk sitting down."

Seeing Wang Junze's reaction, Yin Guangling understood that the other had already guessed his strength. With a trace of appreciation in his eyes, he slightly waved his hand and said, "It's not about who's greater; I'm the guest, you're the host, and look, you're already treating me to a good meal."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Wang Junze couldn't help but smile bitterly.

He had anticipated that the Judgment Department might send someone to see him but never expected that it would actually be a Saint Realm powerhouse!

However, upon reconsideration, it's not that far-fetched.

After all, the number of Saint Realm powerhouses arriving in the Northern Domain these days is not small. Without going far, Ximen Piaoxue is a Saint Realm, so if the Judgment Department wants to intervene, they must send a Saint Realm powerhouse too to handle the people from the Four Symbols Sect and Prince Yu.

"Did you just say you came to the Northern Domain to see me?"

Composing himself, Wang Junze quickly realized the anomaly in the other's words and couldn't help but ask in return.

"That's right!"

Nodding slightly, Yin Guangling smiled and said, "Princess Changlin recommended you to take charge of the Northern Domain, so I have to see whether you can bear the responsibility, right?"

"I'm afraid I'll disappoint you, sir."

Upon hearing this, Wang Junze displayed a bitter smile and then shook his head, "I'm just a nobody; I don't think I'm worthy of your attention. Besides... I already refused the Commandery Princess yesterday."

"It's precisely because you refused that I wanted to see you even more."

Smiling, Yin Guangling spoke with a meaning-laden tone.

"..."

What kind of reasoning is this?

"A Jubei City Lord is nothing extraordinary, especially since the Changling Army has already cleared all obstructions. As long as you have the Judgment Department's backing, anyone can easily take over the Northern Domain. However... the refusal of this position is far more intriguing."

With these words, Yin Guangling's confidence was evident, not only in his own strength but also in the confidence of the Judgment Department.

Indeed, although the Northern Domain is important, with the Profound Moon Sword Sect around, sending a Saint Realm powerhouse to oversee seems excessive.

In other words, the other's visit to the Northern Domain wasn't about taking over the Northern Domain at all.

"What merits do I possess to have you make this trip personally?" Wang Junze shook his head and said.

"Wrong again. It's not me who's interested in you, but the Director," Yin Guangling said with a slight smile.

"???"

This sentence truly stunned Wang Junze.

Are you kidding?!

The Director of the Judgment Department?!

No matter how slow someone might react, Wang Junze could understand how formidable the position of the Director of the Judgment Department is!

Su Yuwei had previously mentioned that this Director is someone even Your Majesty has to be wary of, and in terms of status and power, he could be even more intimidating than the leaders of the Four Great Celestial Sects.

How could such a powerhouse pay attention to me?

Seemingly seeing through Wang Junze's thoughts, Yin Guangling smiled and said, "Little brother, don't underestimate yourself. You've made such a name for yourself by compelling Princess Changlin to mobilize the Changling Army northward and causing Ximen Piaoxue and the Black Mountain Demon King to return empty-handed... Your name alone has now become known throughout the Capital City."

"..."

Wait a minute, compelling Princess Changlin to mobilize troops northward is one thing, but causing Ximen Piaoxue and the Black Mountain Demon King to return empty-handed... Can that be counted as my achievement?

As they spoke, the waiter had already brought in the dishes, and Yin Guangling, not in a hurry to speak, leisurely picked up his chopsticks and started tasting the food.

After a moment of silence, Wang Junze finally regained his senses from the shock and couldn't help but ask again, "Do you mean... the Director wishes to meet me?"

"Haha, with your current status, you're not qualified yet to meet the Director,"

Yin Guangling chuckled, shaking his head, "However, if one day you manage to reach the Capital City, you might barely catch the Director's eye."

Hmm?

Slightly taken aback, Wang Junze immediately realized that when the other mentioned reaching the Capital City, it wasn't meant literally, but meant standing firm in the Capital City despite the pressure from Prince Yu.

But then, does this mean... the Director hopes I will enter the Capital City?

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