Thud, thud,
Just as silence had taken hold of the main hall, footsteps began to echo from outside, gradually drawing closer.
Clad in simple commoner's clothes, Chen Mu entered the hall with no air of importance, just like any other ordinary citizen. However, upon his arrival, Qi Zhiyuan, the court eunuch, and several officials who were seated inside all rose to their feet almost simultaneously.
"This humble servant Wei Sheng pays his respects to Inspector Chen."
Wei Sheng bowed to Chen Mu with a soft, measured voice, addressing him not as the 'Peak Master' of the Seven Profound Sect but by the title he had previously been promoted to, the third-grade 'Inspector' of Yu State. In fact, if Wei Sheng hadn't mentioned it, Chen Mu would have long forgotten about his official position.