By the time they left Lingyin Temple, it was already dusk.

In fact, according to the Eldest Princess Ningyu, she wanted Wang Junze and Monk Benyin to leave the Capital City immediately, heading directly to the Nether Sea. Delivering the Creation Golden Lotus to Qu Lishang earlier would lessen the danger.

However, Wang Junze directly refused.

He understood the Eldest Princess Ningyu's eagerness to save people, but he couldn't let this anxious emotion infect him. Only by staying calm could he maximize the safety of their journey.

Moreover, now that he was in the Capital City, there were still some loose ends to tie up, so it was impossible for him to leave secretly.

Upon returning to the Judgment Department, Wang Junze first attempted to visit the bamboo grove where the Director resided. Unfortunately, whereas previously he could easily enter by following Yin Guangling, now it was as if he had stepped into a labyrinth. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't enter.

It was evident that this Lord Chief did not intend to see him.

Helplessly, Wang Junze had to retreat and then went to see Yin Guangling.

Although previously indicating that his relationship with Wang Junze had been exhausted, Yin Guangling still met with Wang Junze. However, it was not a private meeting but a public summons in front of some officials of the Judgment Department.

"Lord Yin, I plan to leave the Capital City in three days!"

Wang Junze didn't mince words and stated directly.

"Oh?"

Slightly taken aback, Yin Guangling looked at Wang Junze in surprise and asked, "Where do you intend to go?"

"Back to the Northern Domain."

Shrugging, Wang Junze answered softly, "I've been out for a long time and it's time to go back and have a good rest."

Yin Guangling gave Wang Junze a deep look and his response was neither affirming nor denying.

He actually didn't believe Wang Junze would obediently return to the Northern Domain, but in such a situation, he naturally wouldn't continue to pursue the question; he just nodded lightly and replied, "Alright, since the Profound Moon Sword Sect is ultimately based in the Northern Domain, going back is better than staying in the Capital City."

After pausing, Yin Guangling continued, "However, this time when you leave, let go of the responsibilities of the Inspector."

The role of Inspector in the Judgment Department was Wang Junze's only identity there. Relinquishing it meant he was no longer part of the Judgment Department.

"Yes!"

After a brief moment of silence, Wang Junze obediently handed over his identity token: "Thank you for your care, my lord. If there's an opportunity to come to the Capital City again in the future, I will certainly visit you again."

The change from addressing himself as subordinate to addressing as a junior indicated Wang Junze's attitude.

"You may go."

Glancing at the token on the table, Yin Guangling replied indifferently.

Under the gaze of others, Wang Junze turned and left immediately. Instead of waiting for three days, he directly left the Judgment Department with Peng Ru.

Wang Junze really didn't care about leaving the Judgment Department immediately, but to others, it easily appeared as if Wang Junze left in anger.

Of course, the fact that Yin Guangling stripped him of even the Inspector title also seemed cold-hearted to others, although no one dared to question Yin Guangling. They just felt Wang Junze was ungrateful, unwilling to stay in the Capital City and insisting on returning to the Profound Moon Sword Sect, which thoroughly angered Yin Guangling.

"Young Master, these people are so cold-blooded."

Walking away from the Judgment Department with Wang Junze, Peng Ru couldn't help but speak indignantly on Wang Junze's behalf, "If it weren't for you, how could they have killed Dugu Feng? Now they want to tear the bridge down after crossing."

Shaking his head, Wang Junze didn't respond.

Are people cold-blooded?

Perhaps it appeared that way to others, but only he himself understood that Yin Guangling had most likely guessed his intentions and was cooperating with him to complete this last step.

Yes, he deliberately came to bid farewell to Yin Guangling in order to clearly sever ties with the Judgment Department.

If not, he wouldn't have needed to tell Yin Guangling at all. Leaving the Capital City with the title of Inspector, he reckoned Yin Guangling wouldn't truly deny him even that bit of courtesy.

As for the purpose... naturally, it was to lure Prince Yu into the trap!

Only by cutting off all relations with the Judgment Department would Prince Yu confidently send people to assassinate him. Of course, this wouldn't happen now but after he left the Capital City.

As for before leaving the Capital City, Wang Junze didn't worry about Prince Yu, so even not staying in the Judgment Department didn't affect much.

Therefore, he found an inn in the Capital City and shortly after, Ni Gang came looking.

The news spread too quickly.

Especially considering Wang Junze was practically expelled from the Judgment Department in almost a public manner. This had already become big news, spreading throughout the Judgment Department and tending to spread across the entire Capital City.

After all, not long ago, some people speculated that Wang Junze would surely become the new favorite of the Judgment Department, but in the blink of an eye, he was crushed into mud.

As the gang with the best information in the Capital City, the Cyan Robe Gang naturally got this news first.

"Are you really leaving the Capital City, Young Master?"

Upon seeing Wang Junze, Ni Gang did not concern himself with the affairs of the Judgment Department but asked directly.

"Yes!"

With a smile, Wang Junze answered softly, "However, our agreement remains unchanged... Upon my departure, whether it be several months or a year and a half at most, I will certainly return to the Capital."

Wang Junze didn't disclose his itinerary but clearly indicated that he would return shortly.

"A year and a half?"

Slightly astonished, Ni Gang seemed contemplative, but also refrained from asking further, simply replying softly, "Regarding the matter of Prince Yu's Mansion guests, I have roughly investigated it. Since you are leaving the Capital City, this time, I'll just give it to you first."

Speaking, Ni Gang took out a jade scroll from his bosom and handed it directly to Wang Junze.

"Thank you!"

Feeling invigorated, Wang Junze accepted it immediately, instinctively scanning through the contents of the jade scroll.

Soon, Wang Junze saw on the jade scroll a list of over a hundred names. Inside, it cataloged information about the guests of Prince Yu's Mansion according to their realms. Besides names and strengths, it also recorded many of their adept weapons or cultivation techniques, as well as their general background and origin. It was very detailed, showing that Ni Gang had certainly put effort into this matter.

For Wang Junze, this list came at the perfect time.

Once the news of him leaving the Capital goes out, the experts Prince Yu sends to pursue him will surely be on this list. With early preparations, it would naturally give him more confidence.

"These are just the ones on the surface. Privately, Prince Yu surely has other experts, though they're harder to investigate; just keep this in mind."

Ni Gang further explained.

"This is enough!"

Waving his hand, Wang Junze replied in a deep voice, "After I leave the Capital, Prince Yu will pay even less attention to you; by then, you can slowly help me gather more information."

"Alright!"

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