Great Xia: At the start, summon the Net of Heaven to suppress the martial arts world.

Early in the morning, the atmosphere inside the Changde Prefectural Government Office was tense and solemn.

The elite soldiers of the Zhenwu Division and the magistrates of Changde Prefecture gathered together, their faces serious and their expressions focused as they listened attentively to the person in the main seat.

He sat upright in the main seat, taking full advantage of the situation, his eyes cold and sharp, as if he could see through everything.

His indifferent gaze slowly swept over the crowd, finally landing on the Assistant Magistrate of Changde Prefecture, and he spoke:

"Give the order that all county offices post notices immediately. From today for the next three days, any civilians who have been persecuted by martial arts figures can go to the county office to register. The Zhenwu Division will be responsible for verifying this matter. If the situation is true, arrest them immediately and bring them to justice, and deal with them severely."

The voice that echoed the demand for the sun was deep and firm, carrying an undeniable authority. His gaze swept over the crowd once more, emphasizing:

"I will stay in Changde Prefecture for three days. During these three days, anyone with a grievance may file a complaint with me, and I will investigate it thoroughly!"

Then, the order to seize the sun continued:

"In addition, prepare a thousand-household office for the Zhenwu Division. Starting today, the Zhenwu Division will set up a branch in Changde Prefecture. The branch will be headed by Thousand-Household Commander Gu Xiu, who will be in charge of handling Jianghu affairs within Changde Prefecture."

"Yes, yes, please rest assured, sir, I will arrange for someone to carry it out immediately."

The Assistant Magistrate of Changde Prefecture hurriedly stepped forward and responded repeatedly. Seeing the firm determination to seize the day, the Assistant Magistrate of Changde Prefecture knew that this matter needed to be implemented as soon as possible.

Turning to look at Gu Xiu, the Assistant Magistrate of Changde Prefecture wore a fawning smile and bowed respectfully. "This humble official greets Commander Gu, and hopes that Commander Gu will take good care of me in the future!"

As the Assistant Prefect of Changde, he held the official rank of a fifth-grade official in the imperial court.

However, when the Zhenwu Division was established, its commander-in-chief position was set at the fourth rank, second only to the prefect in the government.

More importantly, the Zhenwu Division is the personal guard of the current Prince Xuan, possessing a special status and prominent position. For a fifth-rank official like myself with no background, it is naturally an entity I cannot afford to offend.

Therefore, when facing Gu Xiu, the commander of the Zhenwu Division, he had no choice but to show a respectful and ingratiating attitude. Moreover, no one wanted the prefect's affair to repeat itself.

Upon seeing this, Gu Xiu showed no arrogance; instead, he politely returned the greeting. Gu Xiu smiled and replied:

"You're too kind, Magistrate. We will need your continued cooperation in maintaining the security of Changde Prefecture."

The Assistant Magistrate of Changde Prefecture nodded, then turned and led the constables from the prefectural office away.

Qiang Ri watched the direction where the Assistant Magistrate of Changde Prefecture had left, his face showing no change in expression.

He turned his head, his gaze falling on Gu Xiu, a hint of trust and expectation flashing in his eyes.

"As the most skilled cultivator under my command, I feel more at ease entrusting this matter to you."

Qiang Ri spoke calmly. He knew that Gu Xiu had enough strength and experience to handle this matter.

"The rectification of the Jianghu (江湖, the martial arts world) in Changde Prefecture is a long-term undertaking and cannot be taken lightly! Now that the branch has been established, it must have its value."

Qiang Ri continued to give instructions, hoping that Gu Xiu could understand the importance and long-term nature of this task.

"Afterwards, once the Master has settled down, we will gradually expand this branch throughout the entire South. If things are done well, I will personally petition the Master for credit on your behalf, helping you break through to the Grandmaster realm!"

The words about seizing the sun were full of encouragement and commitment.

Upon hearing this, Gu Xiu felt a surge of excitement. He knew all too well how difficult it was to break through to the Grandmaster realm, and now such an opportunity was presented to him, filling him with immense joy. He immediately knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in a respectful greeting, and solemnly replied:

"Please rest assured, sir, Gu Xiu will not fail your trust. I will brave mountains of knives and seas of fire, even unto death!"

His eyes revealed determination and resolve; he was determined to complete the mission even at the cost of his life, and no one could stop him from breaking through to the Grandmaster realm.

For a Grandmaster to break through to the Great Grandmaster realm is as difficult as ascending to heaven; the required cultivation techniques, mental state, talent, perseverance, and opportunity are all indispensable.

A difference of just one word makes all the difference. Once you break through to the Grandmaster level, your true essence becomes unified, inexhaustible!

Gu Xiu was well aware of the hardships involved, but he was full of confidence in his abilities and potential.

Qiang Ri nodded slightly, satisfied with Gu Xiu's attitude. Then he waved his hand.

"Go down. Take care of the current matters first. Before noon, you will lead the sects that have not yet arrived to the capital. This will make it easier for you to handle things in Changde Prefecture in the future."

"Yes! I'll take my leave!" Gu Xiu bowed and turned to leave to prepare.

As the official machinery of Changde Prefecture began to operate, county governments in various places posted notices after receiving orders.

Outside the county government office, a bustling crowd gathered. Curious onlookers examined the notice before them and cautiously approached to inquire:

"Sir, what does the notice say?"

One of the officials in charge of posting the notice looked at the curious crowd and said loudly:

"His Highness Prince Xuan, feeling that the martial arts practitioners in Changde Prefecture have committed numerous evils, has dispatched the officers of the Zhenwu Division to redress the grievances and uphold justice for everyone!"

"From this day forward, anyone who has been persecuted by people from the martial arts world can go to the county government office to register. If the situation is true, the imperial court will take care of it to the end. Please spread the word and trust the imperial court."

Upon hearing this, the crowd erupted in a clamor, as if boiling water.

At this moment, an elderly man dressed in a long black robe, looking listless, perked up upon hearing this. As if seeing hope, he tremblingly stepped forward, knelt down, and bowed deeply, excitedly asking:

"Sir, is this true? I have an important case to report!"

The officer recognized the old man before him.

Six months ago, the old man's beloved daughter, who had been born late in life, was persecuted by a wicked lecher at home. The old man was devastated when he learned of this, but he was helpless against the murderer.

After the report was submitted to the yamen, the county government dispatched constables to search for the murderer, but the constables were weak and no match for the murderer.

The county magistrate reported the matter to the Changde Prefectural Government, which then reported it to the Embroidered Uniform Guard. However, due to the long distance, the fact that the murderer was a itinerant criminal, and the fact that the Embroidered Uniform Guard had been declining in recent years, they were powerless to do anything about it and could only delay the matter.

Now, with new hope before him, how could the old man not be moved? For the past six months, his beloved daughter's face has often appeared before his eyes, and he has been weeping every day, regretting that he was unable to kill the murderer.

Upon seeing this, the officers quickly stepped forward and helped the old man up.

"Please rest assured, sir, His Highness Prince Xuan loves his people like his own children, and he will certainly see this matter through to the end. Get up quickly and come with me to the county office to register and file the case, so that we can submit the case to the prefectural office as soon as possible and arrest the murderer!"

People are all made of flesh and blood. The fact that a young girl in the prime of her life had been persecuted like this made everyone quite angry when they heard about it.

As the news spread rapidly among the people, it quickly reached the entire Changde Prefecture, causing an uproar!

Human nature is diverse. Upon hearing this news, many people were excited, and of course, the perpetrator was also filled with fear and unease!