Xuanjing City is the lifeblood of the entire Daqian Kingdom, and it’s the kingdom’s only capital-level city.

Here, the word ’prosperity’ is fully displayed, and nobility is everywhere.

Not only that, countless martial world forces, prestigious sects, and top experts gather here.

The streets are lined with stalls, and both the vendors and the passersby are dressed in extravagant clothing.

Even a child running through the alley holding a sugar-coated hawthorn is dressed far more expensively than people from other cities.

Here, beyond the bustle and prosperity, the word ’power’ is prominently showcased everywhere.

At this moment, at the end of the bustling street in Xuanjing City, a nine-story tall building stands on the ground.

Whether they are passing travelers or martial world forces accidentally passing by, they hastily leave without daring to take another glance at the nine-story building.

A plaque hangs below the building, inscribed with the words "Evil Extermination Bureau."

Though there are only two guards standing at the entrance beneath the plaque, their bodies emit an aura of extreme terror.

Anyone reaching the level of Celestial Cloud Path here is considered a top expert.

This is the headquarters of the Evil Extermination Bureau, a place longed for yet feared by those who vanquish demons and exorcise evil in the world.

The building is divided into nine floors, with fewer people the higher you go.

On the top floor of the ninth story, resides the leader controlling the entire Evil Extermination Bureau.

At this moment, the General stands on the balcony, holding onto the railing, gazing at the entire Xuanjing City from the nine-story building, with an inexplicable emotion in his eyes.

Behind him stands a middle-aged man dressed in the official uniform of the Evil Extermination Bureau.

The middle-aged man respectfully hands a folded letter to the General, saying, "Sir, according to intelligence, Qin An has already set out and will arrive in Xuanjing City shortly."

The General continues to gaze at the city.

Upon hearing this news, he finally retracts his gaze and raises his right hand.

The letter originally in the middle-aged man’s palm is lifted by an invisible force and falls into the General’s hand.

With his back to the middle-aged man, the General opens the letter, carefully reads the contents, and then throws the letter back.

"Have there been any movements from the three Princes? And is Prince Zhenyuan also prepared?"

After receiving the letter, the middle-aged man responds respectfully, "They seem to have no intention of moving and show no concern for Qin An’s arrival."

After pondering for a while, the General muses, "The calmer the sea, the more tumultuous the undercurrents. Keep a close eye on their movements and report to me promptly."

The middle-aged man looks puzzled, hesitates for a long time, and then asks, "Should we prepare any countermeasures?"

"No need," the General shakes his head and replies, "We only need to observe. If the situation becomes truly uncontrollable or threatens Qin An’s life, just remind him slightly."

"This guy’s record is legendary and he is considered the so-called ’Savior.’ In fact, it’s not only me who’s curious; even Your Majesty is quite curious. A few days ago, I made a trip to the Forbidden Area."

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man’s face turns solemn.

Regarding Qin An’s identity as the Savior, it might be kept from others but definitely won’t be hidden from these top individuals of the Evil Extermination Bureau.

He knows the General personally went to the Forbidden Area and definitely obtained information related to Qin An.

After a brief pause, the General continues, "The leader of the Forbidden Area told me that, for the Savior, any action he takes is right."

"Therefore, allowing the Savior to develop freely is far better than our interference."

Curiously, the middle-aged man asked, "Did you believe that, Sir?"

The General shows a hint of a smile, shakes his head, and says, "The future is ever-changing and unpredictable; I certainly don’t fully believe it."

"But many years ago, the prophet was indeed exceptionally powerful. He predicted Qin An, perhaps to some extent, and Qin An indeed has his extraordinary qualities."

"Therefore, according to their statement in the Forbidden Area, let him freely develop."

"Only when the situation becomes irreparably chaotic will we intervene slightly."

"As you command, Sir,"

the middle-aged man agrees, holding the letter, and leaves the nine-story building.

While the General continues to gaze at the city.

After a long time, the General retracts his gaze and sighs.

"The winds of change are increasing, and the crises are multiplying. Who knows what storm Qin An can stir upon his arrival in the capital?"

"However, the ones who should be most anxious aren’t me, but the three Princes."

"The First Prince and Second Prince see Qin An as a thorn in their side, while the Third Prince wants to protect Qin An, which will likely require considerable effort."

"What an exquisite game, let’s watch and see."

"Evil Extermination Bureau exists solely to vanquish demons and exorcise evil. As long as it doesn’t impede us from doing this, let them fight at will."

Saying this, the General speaks no more and turns to walk indoors.

...

Within the Imperial Palace, the defense is strict.

Although everything appears ordinary here, there are countless hidden guards openly and covertly.

They are interspersed, forming a dense protective net.

Even the most supreme experts of the martial world or the most formidable Demon Pseudo-Gods must not move a step here.

At this moment, inside a palace, the Second Prince finishes reading the letter in his hand, crumples it into a ball, and throws it aside.

"Good, good, good, who would have thought a mere provincial person could attain Unity Realm."

"But your arrival in Xuanjing City this time has given us a good opportunity. If you can make the Third Prince lose face in Xuanjing City, then he will have no chance to become Crown Prince."