Chapter 535: Chapter 535
"There haven’t been any issues during my absence, have there?"
Incense made from black gold burns slowly, wafting strands of white smoke.
Sitting on a large chair crafted from rosewood, Baiyu looks downwards.
Currently in the Earl’s Mansion,
besides Erin and Jiang Xi managing the daily affairs, Qiong Xue helps Baiyu with the Security Bureau.
Ning Qian is organizing things over at the Veterans Mutual Aid Association.
Ning Qian’s learning ability is strong.
She followed Shang Yufei and learned quite a bit.
The work at the Veterans Mutual Aid Association is progressing extremely smoothly, making her the most relaxed president.
The current strength of the Veterans Mutual Aid Association is even stronger than before.
It’s also an undeniable force in Baiyu’s hands.
Upon hearing Baiyu’s inquiry,
several people recounted the recent situations at the Earl’s Mansion, generally stating no major issues had arisen.
Except for a few incidents of disturbances today, no other major events occurred.
Baiyu nodded, then looked towards Qiong Xue and asked, "How is the recent state of the Qiong Ning Chamber of Commerce?"
Qiong Xue replied, "The Chamber of Commerce’s development has entered the right track, with the Qiong Family and Ning Family formally establishing trade routes.
Count Bene hasn’t caused any trouble either.
Everything in the Chamber of Commerce is developing in a positive direction.
Qiong Jiu’s ancestor is still in seclusion.
The next time she emerges, she should reach the Grandmaster Level."
The Grandmaster Level and Elite Level martial artists are two entirely different concepts.
The gap between them,
is larger than the gap between Elite Level and Ordinary Level martial artists.
The most important point.
Grandmaster Level martial artists can fully harness the power of the Legendary Ship and Forbidden Armament, unleashing maximum combat capability.
Furthermore, Grandmaster Level martial artists can fly through the air.
Although they cannot sustain long flights,
at least over short distances, they can rely on Blood Qi to fly.
This is something most people dream of.
If Qiong Jiu can break through, then the Qiong Ning Chamber of Commerce would have someone truly capable of holding the fort.
Baiyu’s burden would also lighten considerably.
Everything is moving in a positive direction.
Baiyu felt a sense of relief.
Next, he prepared to fully restore the Security Bureau’s position within the top three departments of the past.
This cannot be achieved in one day.
But the first step is to reclaim all the Security Bureau’s powers.
Then there’s Guang Yuanba.
This pest must also be dealt with.
At least remove his fangs so he dares not bite recklessly.
Everything in Mountain City was calm.
With Baiyu’s return, the Earl’s Mansion finally settled down.
But this peace didn’t last long.
The representatives of the Armed Department and the Anomaly Bureau had a private conversation with Baiyu a week later.
The confidentiality level of this conversation was extremely high.
A few days later, the upper echelons of all Mountain City society learned of this meeting through various channels.
Even ordinary residents and lower-level martial artists knew the content of the conversation.
The Anomaly Bureau and the Armed Department, two major institutions, concurrently acknowledged the rights and status of the Security Bureau.
Mountain City would revert to being governed by the original three institutions jointly.
The Security Bureau would gradually take over the governance of the entire city.
to the City Lord’s Mansion, was like a bolt from the blue.
The once bustling City Lord’s Mansion became a hundred times colder during this period.
But Guang Yuanba was at a loss for words.
He knew the inside story.
This time, it was truly the representatives of the Anomaly Bureau and Armed Department expressing their positions.
He didn’t know the exact reason.
He knew that the two departments were now genuinely consenting to Baiyu’s entry into Mountain City.
Although this would change the layout of Mountain City,
the two major departments might suffer some losses or face trouble,
the City Lord’s Mansion would directly decline.
Since Baiyu’s arrival, the City Lord’s Mansion’s income visibly decreased.
First, there was the Security Bureau’s salary,
followed by the dividends and bribes from the six major gangs.
even the city’s security rights were to be stripped away.
If this truly happened, then the City Lord’s Mansion would become nothing more than an empty shell, a mascot.
Guang Yuanba absolutely couldn’t allow such a thing to happen.
What method does he have for stopping it?
The Anomaly Bureau and the Armed Department, both real-power departments, had already acknowledged it; who would listen to him?
After all, the City Lord’s Mansion,
only replaced the Security Bureau because it was ineffective in the past.
Now that the power is being reclaimed,
regardless, he has no excuse to stop it.
"City Lord, what should we do next? That kid looks like a lion with covetous ambitions and will never let us off."
"Indeed, with all the things we’ve done against the Earl’s Mansion during this time, that bastard is certainly keeping track of it."
"How about we close the mansion and refuse guests?"
In the City Lord’s Mansion,
a group of people spoke chaotically, all looking anxious.
Guang Yuanba looked at these advisers, disappointed, his eyes fierce, "Usually, each of you boasts grandly, but now when faced with a problem, you become so panic-stricken?
And Baiyu hasn’t even made a move yet.
When he does attack, will you open the City Lord’s Mansion doors and welcome him kneeling down?"
With this shout, the surroundings instantly quieted down.
However, many still felt worried, and Guang Yuanba’s words resonated in their minds.
"There’s still a turning point in this matter."
Guang Yuanba said slowly.
Those around him brightened up.
He snorted coldly and continued, "As long as I become the true City Lord, I can resolve the current crisis.
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we can thoroughly trample that boy Baiyu underfoot, never allowing him to rise again."
Upon hearing this, the crowd was first stunned, then their faces drastically changed.
Become the true City Lord?
It’s vital to understand that many City Lords of Shelters are mere figureheads, with real power residing within the three main departments.
in certain Shelters, the City Lord is an unquestionable authority.
That’s when they gain recognition from the Shelter’s Protector Spirit, gaining control over the entire Shelter, becoming the true ruler.
The foundation and core of a Shelter’s establishment lie in the Shelter’s Protector Spirit.
the entire Shelter cannot operate.
Even the Teleportation Light Gate would become uncontrollable.
Let alone the ancient technology, spirit arrays, and all aspects of Mountain City.
If one can truly control the Shelter’s Protector Spirit, they will become the ruler of Mountain City.
The East Prosperity Imperial.
Will immediately bestow the title of Lord and allow them to join the empire’s highest echelons.
As one of the foremost Shelters, Mountain City’s Protector Spirit is incredibly powerful.
To date, no one has gained its recognition.
Rumor has it that several people from Eternal Sleep City attempted it and failed.
Thus, Mountain City’s Protector Spirit remains unclaimed.
If Guang Yuanba succeeds, he would be able to ascend in one leap!