However, this did not mean he had forgotten his original purpose, nor did it mean he had lost his own principles.
Even though he was often isolated by his colleagues who were content with mediocrity, even though he occasionally faced ridicule from friends after drinking, and even though he struggled alone for many years, he still persevered and stayed true to his original intentions.
Conforming outwardly and blending in were not compromises.
He had endured for many years, all for today!
He wanted to change what he considered unreasonable.
Yet, even though he had become the Chief Judge, he was unable to influence the Netherworld system that had been in place for many years, just like the previous Chief Judge, who, faced with a directive from Jiang Lu, had no choice but to comply and even had to persuade his subordinates who had been diligent for many years.