Becoming a Saint From the Iron Armor Skill

"Since you insist, I, Sha Yu, will impose."

Sha Yu truly did not stand on ceremony, accepting with an easy grace.

As the highest-ranking official present, Liu Yunfeng should have taken the seat of honor. But he held Mr. Mu, a man of great virtue and prestige, in high esteem and had him take the head seat instead.

Liu Yunfeng and Chen Cheng sat on either side of Mr. Mu, while Su Chenglin and the other Chief Constables and constables took seats more informally.

Sha Yu had a waiter add another chair, intending to sit at the foot of the table.

Liu Yunfeng noticed her gaze frequently drifting toward Chen Cheng, who made no move in response. Knowing Chen Cheng disliked social gatherings and wasn’t one for formalities, Liu Yunfeng smiled and said, "Miss Sha, you and Ah Cheng are both young. It’s easy for young people to chat. Why don’t you sit next to Ah Cheng?"

"Right, right, Miss Sha, please, take my seat." Beside Chen Cheng, Liao San hurriedly stood up to offer his place.

"Yes." Sha Yu gave a small, demure nod, then walked over and sat down beside Chen Cheng. Liao San, in turn, took a seat at the lower end of the table.

"I’ve heard that Gang Leader Sha is a man of great righteousness and magnanimity," Liu Yunfeng praised. "It’s a shame I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting him. But seeing how thoughtful and meticulous you are, Miss Sha, I can well imagine your esteemed father’s character."

Sha Yu humbly replied, "You flatter me, Lord Liu. I am unworthy of such praise."

’She had inquired about the Ruyi Square Sub-Department. She knew this new Branch Chief Constable had always served in the Ruyi Square Sub-Department and that his power wasn’t particularly outstanding. He had supposedly relied on his connection to Shen Qingshuang, the newly appointed Chief of the South City Guard, to land the important post of Branch Chief Constable. Originally, she had only planned to make a routine acquaintance, exchange a few pleasantries, and then take her leave.’

’However, upon entering Room A, she saw that Liu Yunfeng put on no airs and was a decent and generous man. The City Guard Department officials were all getting along splendidly, lacking the intimidating and aggressive presence common among officials from other departments. It was only then that she felt a genuine desire to befriend them.’

’The main reason, however, was the legendary eighteen-year-old Chief Constable from the South City District, Chen Cheng. Meeting him in person was truly better than just hearing about him. He seemed plain and ordinary, but his calm and composed speech and demeanor revealed an extraordinary quality at every turn.’

’Moreover, the support and respect everyone showed Chen Cheng were clearly genuine, not some pretense.’

’Although Liu Yunfeng was the highest-ranking person there, everyone, including Liu Yunfeng himself, subtly treated Chen Cheng as the focal point.’

’Deep down, she found herself wanting to understand more and more how this young Chief Constable managed it all. What was it that made him so remarkable?’

Everyone continued to eat and drink, and with Sha Yu’s arrival, the conversation naturally turned to the Drunken Immortal Tower.

True to her status as the Young Master of the Drunken Immortal Tower, she knew the menu intimately. One by one, she introduced the precious Demon Beast Meats on the table, like the Wild Beef and Night Flower Rabbit Meat.

She described where each Demon Beast came from, its rank, its habits, and its nourishing effects on a Martial Artist’s Qi Blood Power.

Meanwhile, the City Guard Department officials spoke of cases they had encountered on duty and the formidable criminals they had faced.

Chen Cheng listened with a smile, occasionally chiming in. He was perfectly polite and courteous to Sha Yu, but otherwise unremarkable.

Sha Yu’s curiosity grew, and since she was watching Chen Cheng closely, she did notice something. Chen Cheng’s few comments were made when Elder Mu was talking about fighting a formidable Martial Artist who practiced a Saber Technique. He would remark on how to handle the finer points of the confrontation, and Elder Mu would be effusive in his praise after hearing them.

Following this discovery, Sha Yu decided to test him. She brought up a past life-and-death battle of her own and asked for his thoughts. His response left her even more shocked. Despite only hearing a description, Chen Cheng could analyze the fight’s details with microscopic precision, offering remarkably unique insights.

After a few more cups of wine, Liu Yunfeng glanced at Sha Yu and said meaningfully, "Miss Sha, Ah Cheng will soon be heading to the Lishui District to serve as Chief Constable. When he arrives, I hope that you and the Giant Shark Gang might look out for him."

’Sha Yu was even more shocked to hear this. She knew very well that Lishui District was the largest and most important district in the South City District. The officials in the Lishui Sub-Department of the City Guard received benefits far more generous than those in any other sub-department. It was no exaggeration to say that serving in the Lishui District was equivalent to being half a rank higher than serving elsewhere.’

’The overall Martial Arts Power of the Chief Constables in Lishui District was also much greater than in other sub-departments. Among them were several experts at the Muscle Strengthening Realm, who were also disciples of the Inner City’s Four Great Clans. Every single one of them was being groomed by their respective clans to become a Branch Chief Constable.’

’For Chen Cheng to be transferred from the remote Ruyi Square Sub-Department to the Lishui Sub-Department might seem like a lateral move, but it was actually a half-rank promotion, making him the equivalent of a Half-step Chief Constable.’

’Becoming a Chief Constable at eighteen was already stunning. Now, he was advancing further to become a Half-step Chief Constable. His promotion speed was on par with that of the Direct Descendants of the Inner City’s Four Great Clans.’

"Is that so!" Sha Yu turned to Chen Cheng, cupped her fists, and smiled. "Chief Chen, your prestigious new appointment in the Lishui District is truly a cause for congratulations."

Chen Cheng smiled. "You’re too kind, Miss Sha."

Sha Yu continued, "The Giant Shark Gang may be a Jianghu Gang, but we have some influence in the Lishui District. Once you’ve settled in, Chief Chen, you must come and visit us at the Giant Shark Gang if you have the time."

"Okay," Chen Cheng agreed with a slight nod.

’As a Chief Constable in the City Guard Department, dealing with Jianghu Gangs was unavoidable. There was certainly no harm in being on good terms with the Giant Shark Gang.’

’Still, once he got to Lishui District, he would continue to focus on cultivating the Martial Dao and increasing his power. He would set aside all other miscellaneous matters and likely wouldn’t have much time to associate with the Giant Shark Gang.’

’As for his duties as Chief Constable, he’d just coast along. He wasn’t looking for achievements, just aiming to avoid any mistakes.’

When she saw that Chen Cheng didn’t ask any further questions about the Lishui District or the Giant Shark Gang, Sha Yu suddenly felt a pang of disappointment.

’It seems this Chief Chen looks down on our Giant Shark Gang. So be it... A young genius like him is naturally going to have high standards.’