Chapter 167: Inspector of the Second Official Rank! [Seeking Support]_2

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"Do you want to directly receive the reward, or shall I go to His Majesty to seek commendation for you?"

"There's no need to ask for commendation," Li Ping'an stated solemnly, "Minister Feng, may I leave the Eastern Alliance? To be frank, I find the mutual protection among all levels here, turning a blind eye to each other's conduct, quite intolerable."

The expressions of the three vice-alliance leaders turned sour.

Minister Feng asked, "What do you believe is the root of this issue?"

"It originates from the Golden Immortals protecting each other and officials covering for one another."

Li Ping'an shook his head, intentionally accentuating his words to create an opportunity to retire and return to his hometown:

"At first glance, the system of the Eastern Alliance seems reasonable. The alliance has many departments, and while the laws are not entirely comprehensive, they are generally in place.