Chapter 245: City Lord
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Wei Huo and Zhou Song walked toward the City Lord’s residence. Along the way, they often heard pedestrians talking. Information among the players flowed the fastest, but humans also had communication skills that allowed them to travel over long distances. That was why they knew about the situation on Mount Emei.
Compared to the players, the number of humans was larger. It was actually almost hundreds of times larger.
“The vultures were exterminated, alright? You have to pay the price for stealing Mount Emei!”
“I heard that the vulture race’s Legendary creature destroyed the human cultivation techniques in the cave. Fortunately, someone brought these cultivation techniques out long ago.”
Zhou Song said, “The one who took out the cultivation technique is the City Lord of City A. It’s said that he cultivated on Mount Emei for decades. After he left the mountain, he taught these cultivation techniques to many talented humans.”
Wei Huo nodded slightly. That was why he had come to City A. Not many people had cultivated on Mount Emei. Apart from him, there was only Xiao Bin. If Xiao Bin was really the City Lord of City A, Wei Huo had something to ask him.
At that moment, orderly footsteps were heard behind Wei Huo and the others. At the same time, the sound of armor rubbing against each other could be heard.
The sound was very weird. The footsteps were so neat that they should belong to trained soldiers. However, the soldiers they had seen had not been wearing heavy armor. Their combat uniforms would not make such sounds.
Zhou Song turned around and exclaimed, “It’s the Rose Women Warriors!”
The pedestrians made way for them. There were seven of them, and a woman who looked like a soldier walked ahead. The other six female soldiers walked in two neat rows.
They did not have any guns on them. Every female warrior was carrying a small round shield and a scimitar. They looked awe-inspiring. The armor on their bodies covered them, and only their faces were exposed. One could tell from their eyes that they had undergone rigorous training.
The leading soldier’s equipment was different from theirs. She did not have a small round shield or a scimitar. Instead, she was carrying a heavy sword.
There were rose patterns carved on the female warriors’ armor, and black roses were embroidered on their cloaks. They walked forward quickly.
The pedestrians made way for them, as if they knew how powerful they were. Zhou Song said, “They are Countess Rose’s subordinates. It’s said that the Countess is the City Lord’s niece, so they have a high status in the city. No one dares to provoke them.”
The female warrior swept past Wei Huo and the other two and walked away. Wei Huo thought of something but did not speak.
Zhou Song continued speaking. “It’s said that the Countess fled here. Her pursuers were also holding roses, but they were white ones. However, after the City Lord appeared, the pursuers retreated. No one knows what happened then.”
Wei Huo and Zhou Song walked to the City Lord’s mansion. The City Lord’s mansion was very imposing and occupied a huge area. Not only was this the City Lord’s residence, but it was also the administrative center of City A. Countless administrative staff members were working there.
There were soldiers guarding the City Lord’s residence, as well as security checkpoints. Normal people were not allowed to enter.
However, Wei Huo and Zhou Song were not ordinary people. Zhou Song walked forward and displayed his false imposing aura. The soldier who was on guard duty was stunned. The detection device immediately reported his value: Half-Epic!
The guards were shocked and immediately made way. A sergeant walked over and asked respectfully, “May I know who you’re looking for?”
Zhou Song said, “Your City Lord!”
Zhou Song sounded like a visitor who had walked through the city gate and shouted, “I’m looking for your mayor!”
Under normal circumstances, the guards would have chased such a person away. Could a normal person see the mayor?
However, in this place, one could do whatever they wanted based on their strength.
Although Zhou Song was not at the Epic stage, a half-step Epic-ranked creature was enough to make the guards take them seriously. Hence, the sergeant immediately said, “Please follow me!”
At the same time, the guard immediately called the City Lord to give him a report. A half-step Epic-ranked creature had to report to the City Lord. Firstly, they had to complete the security process. Secondly, they had to receive this person well. When they arrived, the tea would definitely be ready.
Zhou Song knew that these were the values of this era. Experts were respected everywhere.
The two of them walked into the City Lord’s residence. The City Lord’s residence was similar to the administrative center of the Soaring Cloud City’s Area C. It was also a steel concrete house. The only difference was that there were many guards patrolling the place inside. They were all powerful. Compared to the mutants in the Soaring Cloud City, the number and quality of the cultivators who cultivated in the city were much higher.
However, in terms of technology, City A was no match for the Soaring Cloud City.
They each had their own unique points.
The sergeant led Wei Huo and the others to a luxurious room. In the middle of the room was a long brown table with a red cloth on it. The edge of the red cloth was embedded with a golden rim. There were all sorts of fruits, desserts, and cakes on the table. After Wei Huo and Zhou Song sat down, a sweet-looking maid poured tea for them. A male butler stood at the door and waited for orders.
The sergeant asked the butler about the City Lord, but he said the City Lord was about to arrive. He had asked the guests to wait for a while.
Moments later, someone came over to pass a message. The butler and the maids immediately left the room. Ten seconds later, someone finally walked in.
The person who walked in was shocked when he saw Wei Huo. He knelt on the ground and said in a trembling voice, “Master, you’re finally back!”
Zhou Song was shocked. He knew the person kneeling on the ground. This person was obviously the City Lord of City A. However, he was shocked when he saw him kneel down and call Wei Huo his master.
Wei Huo’s golden eyes scanned the man. That’s right, he was Xiao Bin, who had become Wei Huo’s disciple over 100 years ago. He had not expected him to walk out of Mount Emei and become the City Lord of City A.
Unfortunately, his realm was not stable.
However, Wei Huo did not say anything. He was like an ordinary person. His golden eyes were no longer staring at Xiao Bing. He only asked, “Do you want to improve your strength?”
Xiao Bin was stunned. He lifted his head and sensed that Wei Huo was an ordinary person. He was not emitting any aura, but this made him feel even more terrified.
Xiao Bin knew that Wei Huo’s strength must have reached a terrifying height. He quickly said, “Master, of course I want to improve. Please teach me!”
Wei Huo asked, “Are you willing to give up the City Lord’s position?”
Xiao Bin was stunned. Wei Huo’s words had hit the nail on the head. He had already known that Wei Huo was the one who had come to find him, so he had sent the people in the room away. His purpose had been to prevent them from seeing the City Lord kneel.
Xiao Bin suddenly felt very remorseful when he thought of his own actions. He valued his meaningless vanity too much. Did he need to care about his face when he knelt before his master?
He suddenly thought it through and said, “I’m willing to give it up. I hope to follow you, Master, and listen to your teachings!”
After saying that, Xiao Bin let out a sigh of relief. This was actually a form of solace. Humans had limited energy. If they did not give up their fame and wealth, it would be difficult for them to improve their strength.
However, he had not expected Wei Huo to ask, “Are you willing to destroy your Epic stage?”