Huang Daoling shook his head upon hearing this. Your Honor, you may not know, but the secret realms that have not been managed house very powerful demon beasts. That is why they have not been incorporated under the families, sects, or the government. If there were demon beasts exceeding the strength of the Emperor Realm, even if there were ten thousand martial artists with Emperor Realm power, they would still die in vain. What I am worried about is this!
Zhang Tianshi laughed heartily upon hearing this, unconcerned. Even if there were demon beasts exceeding the strength of the Emperor Realm, it couldn't eat all one hundred thousand martial artists of Emperor Realm power, could it?
Huang Daoling hurriedly waved his hand upon hearing this. Your Honor, you must not think of it like this. Even in Yundu City, we only have a little over twenty thousand martial artists with Emperor Realm power. If a thousand martial artists of Emperor Realm strength were to perish, our city's power would be vastly inferior to that of other city lords. I implore your Honor to reconsider!
Zhang Tianshi nodded upon hearing this. You have some good points. Other city lords are also watching Yundou City greedily. If our strength weakened, they would definitely report to me. Once the Tai Huang heard their lies, he would certainly ask me to hand over Yundou City and continue to cultivate and train soldiers. Without sufficient strength, there is no qualification to manage cities! Until I have the ability to manage cities again, who knows what kind of broken city I will get? Yundou City is the best city under the rule of Tai Huang Huang Zeng Tian, and I cannot afford to lose it! He opened his mouth and said: Send out one thousand martial artists with Emperor Realm power to kill demon beasts in the secret realm. If you encounter high-level demon beasts, retreat immediately!
Huang Daoling nodded upon hearing this. Your Honor is wise. Our Yundou City cannot afford the slightest carelessness. Your Honor, as the most trusted person by Tai Huang, if your strength were to weaken, someone would take your place in Tai Huang's eyes. Wouldn't that be a loss for you?
Zhang Tianshi laughed heartily upon hearing this. It's Huang Daoling who understands what matters!
Liu Wei heard this and felt frustrated in his heart. Do you give me a chance to speak? When you don't reason, what we say to you, you don't listen. Huang Daoling says whatever he wants, and you always listen to him. Only he understands things, right? Let him see if his grandson dies, then he will know if he still understands things or not. He can only think about it, but he really dares not say it!
Zhang Tianshi saw that they were no longer speaking. Who do you think would be the best leader for the upcoming expedition to the secret realm to encircle and kill demon beasts?
Liu the Guard, seeing the situation, hurriedly said: Your Honor, this secret realm encirclement and killing expedition is very dangerous. I think it would be more appropriate to send someone with ability, such as Qian Xiaoyong!
Zhang Tianshi looked at Huang Daoling upon hearing this and asked, "Do you think it would be appropriate for Qian Xiaoyong to serve as the commander for this expedition?"
Huang Daoling felt a pang of bitterness in his heart upon hearing this. Zhang Tianshi, the old fox, was clearly deliberate. He knew very well that Qian Xiaoyong and Liu the Guard were not on good terms. This expedition to the secret realm to encircle and kill demon beasts is fraught with danger. It's uncertain whether they will return or not. Since Liu the Guard wants Qian Xiaoyong to die, what can I say? What you say goes, and Liu the Guard won't dare to oppose you either. Why do you always make me the one who offends people? If I say it's suitable, someone else will ask me why I said that. You would then say that you asked Huang Daoling about it, and he said Qian Xiaoyong was suitable. If I say it's not suitable, isn't it obvious that I'm against Liu the Guard? This old fox is too cunning; he dares not openly express his true intentions! After pondering for a while, Huang Daoling still knew what to say: Your Honor, since Liu the Guard has made a proposal, please make your decision. This is not a matter of great significance and doesn't require me to intervene unnecessarily!
Zhang Tianshi, upon hearing this, cursed Huang Daoling silently in his heart. You damned fool, how can you not understand? I don't want Qian Xiaoyong to go on this secret realm expedition to kill demon beasts. After all, he is capable and can also rein in Liu the Guard. If he perishes in the jaws of a demon beast, then no one will be able to rein in Liu the Guard; wouldn't he become complacent? I'm asking you to say that Qian Xiaoyong is not suitable. Isn't that also a favor you can do? I really don't know what you're thinking!
Huang Daoling's thoughts were not as simple as this. If I were to go against Liu the Guard now, he would definitely try to exclude me. That would be detrimental to me. Why should I offend people? Whatever you want, but can I do it? When you look up to me, I am a prominent figure in front of you; when you look down on me, I am nothing. If I don't get along well with them, even Yundou City may not be able to accommodate me!
Liu the Guard watched as the two of them conversed. The city lord, this old cunning fox, wanted me and Huang Daoling to oppose each other so that he could exploit our conflict to restrain us both. Thankfully, Huang Daoling is not foolish and won't fall for his tricks. He cannot provoke a conflict between the two of us and cannot do anything about us!
Zhang Tianshi looked at the two of them, feeling extremely angry. You two don't know how to be on the same page with me. I will replace you sooner or later. Trying to form an alliance in front of me is not possible!
Liu the Guard once again spoke up: Your Honor, the team for encircling and killing demon beasts has been fully prepared. Are you going to give the order to set off immediately?
Zhang Tianshi looked at Huang Daoling upon hearing this, hoping he would speak up!
But Huang Daoling acted as though he hadn't heard a thing, ignoring the situation completely.
Now Zhang Tianshi was furious. He staring daggers at Huang Daoling and said, "Then let Qian Xiaoyong be the commander and set off immediately!"
Liu the Guard, upon hearing this, hurriedly said: Your Honor is wise. I will announce the order right away!
Upon hearing this, Zhang Tianshi was so angry he wanted to kick Liu the Guard several times. You damned traitor, you want to get rid of dissenters and still make me take the blame. You little rascal, just wait and see how I'll deal with you in the future!
Qian Xiaoyong came to the city lord's office. The team for encircling and killing demon beasts has already been prepared, please order your Honor!
Zhang Tianshi looked at Qian Xiaoyong, his heart filled with a mix of emotions. He had wanted to cultivate him, so that in the future he could restrain Liu the Guard and others. Now it seems that Liu the Guard is not foolish either; he has managed to use such an opportunity to eliminate potential rivals. In the past, I really underestimated him. Now it's too late for me to say anything more. Qian Xiaoyong, you must be careful and prudent on this expedition to the secret realm to encircle and kill demon beasts. Do not be overeager or reckless in seeking glory. I am waiting for you to return victorious! At that time, I will personally go out of the city to welcome you!
Qian Xiaoyong, upon hearing this, was moved to tears. Please rest assured, your Honor. I guarantee to complete the task on this trip. I will definitely hunt down all the demon beasts in the secret realm and avenge the young master. I will successfully incorporate the secret realm under the jurisdiction of the city lord's household!
Upon hearing this, Zhang Tianshi was so angry he wanted to kick Qian Xiaoyong several times. How can you not understand my heart, you rascal? Let's just go through the motions and save your life first. Why do you have to go and die? Your life is much more precious than that broken secret realm. It seems you are foolish and impulsive! However, he couldn't say it out loud, so he just said: When going on this expedition to kill demon beasts in the secret realm, be mindful of the situation and don't be overzealous. Be cautious when there is no absolute certainty; it's still better to act prudently!
Qian Xiaoyong, upon hearing this, was incredibly excited. The city lord is so favorably inclined towards me that I am willing to die a thousand times just to repay the gratitude for his trust. He then said: Please rest assured, your Honor. I guarantee to complete the task on this trip. If I don't succeed, I will choose death! He shouted at the square, "Brothers, let's set off!"
