Hearing this, Master Zhang glanced at Ye Qiuyang and said, "I can't quarrel with you. After all, I am of your grandfather's generation. Now I realize why my grandson behaved in such a way. It was because we spoiled him too much. Seeing the current Ye Qiuyang reminds me of my grandson, who is nothing but a self-destructive person! It seems that we city rulers have been too indulgent towards them, resulting in such lawless descendants. If they had left us, they would have been killed by others long ago!"
Ye Qiuyang sneered at Master Zhang and said coldly, "Oh, Master Zhang, give me some face and call me a city lord. If you don't give me face, what are you? Out of the ten largest cities in the imperial domain, your Yun City is the most worthless, while our Xingluo City is the strongest. My grandfather's strength is only two big realms away from that of Tai Huang Huang Zeng Tian, and the deputy leader of our Xingluo City has the same strength as you, Zhang Tianzhu. What qualifications do you have for me to respect you? I look down on you and your family. I am arrogant and have the right to be so. Do you not know that in front of Tai Huang Huang Zeng Tian, it is me who has more say than you?" He advised Zhang Tianzhu to go to Xiao Family immediately and ask them to hand over Xiao Aywen and release us from the engagement. Perhaps he could ask his grandfather to plead for them in front of Tai Huang Huang Zeng Tian and gain some cultivation resources for them. Otherwise, there would be no way for Zhang Tianzhu to get anything!
Upon hearing this, Qian Xiaoyong glanced at Ye Qiuyang and said, "Mr. Ye, don't make a fuss here. What does your Xingluo City matter? Our Yun City is not afraid of you. How about the deputy leader of your Xingluo City? Even if he comes to our Yun City, he won't dare to be arrogant. Otherwise, I will make him regret it!"
Ye Qiuyang looked at Qian Xiaoyong and laughed heartily, "You fool, do you even know what you're saying? Our Vice Leader Changyou Wei is at the level of a True Immortal, on the same level as your city master, Zhang Laotou. You guys are all second-rate stuff. Do you think you can even measure up to our Vice Leader Changyou Wei?"
Upon hearing this, Qian Xiaoyong laughed loudly, "So powerful is the vice leader of your Xingluo City? I don't know if he can handle it. What can our vice leader Quan Honghai do? It's an unknown quantity!"
Ye Qiuyang burst into laughter upon hearing this, "Thousand Leader, have you gone mad? How can you say such childish things? Who doesn't know that your Yun City, aside from Zhang Laotou, has no True Immortal realm warriors? You dare to blow your horn here? You're trying to stop the cows from breeding anymore! You've blown up completely!" Everyone in the Imperial Domain knows about the strength of your Yun City. Year after year, it remains unchanging. Do you really think that power can be boasted out?"
Hearing this, Qian Xiaoyong looked at Ye Qiuyang and shook his head. "Am I boasting? Wait until our Vice Leader Changyou arrives, and then we'll see how Vice Leader Quan measures up. Isn't that the answer?"
Ye Qiuyang looked at Qian Xiaoyong with disdain and said, "Thousand Leader, you'll have to be thick-skinned when the time comes. Otherwise, it will hurt too much to be embarrassed!"
Qian Xiaoyong glanced at Ye Qiuyang, "We'll see who gets their face slapped when the time comes!"
Ye Qiuyang laughed heartily upon hearing this, "Then let's just wait and see the results tomorrow. Master Zhang, think it over tonight; don't regret it later! I've said all I have to say, hope you don't make a mess of it for yourself! Farewell, everyone; tomorrow will be an unforgettable day!" He then left the room with his entourage.
Master Zhang was so angry that he blew his mustache and widened his eyes, "This is just bullying. Who does Ye Qiuyang think he is? Daring to speak to me like that? It's really a slap in the face! A weak strength will be bullied, let others know the joke about Yun City, that's not the most important thing, but others may also imitate it!" Leader Qian, hurry up and have your sworn brothers come over. I can't wait a moment longer. I'm really going to be crushed. A fluke can ridicule me in public, my face has no skin left. Huang Dao Ling, dispatch people to inform the heads of the four major families who are engaged to Mo Wenjie, and have them come over together to persuade Mo Wenjie to become the president of Yun City's pharmacy association!"
Huang Dao Ling, upon hearing this, looked at Qian Xiaoyong and Liu the Bodyguard and said, "City Lord, it's a bit inappropriate to make such a big fuss so late!"
Upon hearing this, Master Zhang shook his head and said, "I've been considering things for too long without being decisive, which is why I've ended up like this. Every time something comes up, I always drag my feet and it ends up being nothing more than a drop in the ocean. I've wasted too many years of my life, so when it comes to Tai Huang Huang Zeng Tian, I have no say at all. People can laugh at me or make fun of me as much as they want. I've never felt ashamed before, after all, we are all of the same age and have fought side by side with Tai Huang Huang Zeng Tian for so long." He sighed and added, "I never realized how much of a failure I am until today. If I can't get back on my feet again, there is no face left for me to continue as the city lord. It might be better to retire and return to the countryside instead. At least then I won't be so embarrassed!"
The Vizier Liang looked at Huang Dao Ling and said, "Huang Premier, don't say anything. Just send out the notice. From now on, we must all act like City Lord, not dragging our feet. We must deal with things as soon as they happen. It is because we are content with our current situation that others look down upon us and even dare to slap us in public. City Lord has been humiliated, and we can only watch. If we had a voice and face in front of Tai Huang Huang Zeng Tian, no one would dare to speak to City Lord in such a manner, let alone slapping him. We would have already retaliated with a swift blow." However, now that the situation is reversed, we can only watch helplessly as City Lord is humiliated because our strength cannot compete with theirs and there is no face to speak of in front of Tai Huang Huang Zeng Tian." Unable to bear the injustice any longer, what else can we do but accept it in silence?"
Mo Wenjie was led to the Xianke Laï Winehouse by Qu Honghai!
Everyone in the audience has seen Mo Wenjie before, so they are not really unfamiliar with him.
Master Zhang looked at Mo Wenjie and said, "Young man, we meet again!"
Mo Wenjie looked at Master Zhang and asked, "City Lord, what is it that you need to see me about?"
Master Zhang nodded and said, "I did indeed have something to discuss with you today."
Mo Wenjie looked at Master Zhang and said, "City Lord, whatever you need to discuss, please just say it directly!"
Master Zhang smiled and nodded at Mo Wenjie, "Since you've said that, I won't be polite. The reason I invited you here today is to ask you to take on the position of the president of the Alchemy Association. I hope under your leadership, the Alchemy Association can raise the strength of the warriors in Yun City to a new level!"
Upon hearing this, Mo Wenjie shook his head quickly and said, "City Lord, please reconsider. I truly cannot accept the position of the president of the Alchemy Association!"
Master Zhang looked at Mo Wenjie and asked, "What is your concern that makes you refuse my invitation? Everything can be discussed and resolved!"
Mo Wenjie shook his head, "It's personal reasons, and I'm not comfortable talking about it too much. In short, I simply am not suited to be the president of the Alchemy Association!"
Master Zhang looked at Mo Wenjie and said, "You can't even give a reason for rejecting me, isn't that a bit improper? Don't I have any face at all before you?"
Mo Wenjie looked at Qian Xiaoyong and said, "City Lord, it's not that I don't give you face. It's just that I have too many personal matters to deal with. Every day, I'm busy searching for herbs and refining high-quality pills. How can I find time to manage the Alchemy Association?"
Master Zhang laughed heartily upon hearing this, "I was right to ask you to be the president of the Alchemy Association. I needed someone like you, someone who is constantly thinking about where to find herbs and how to refine advanced pills. Only someone like you can be the president of the Alchemy Association. This position is uniquely yours!"
Mo Wenjie shook his head and said, "City Lord, I truly cannot accept this offer. I don't want to be distracted by anything. Please reconsider and choose someone else. I'm sorry for any inconvenience this may cause."
Master Zhang looked at Mo Wenjie and said, "Your attitude is what makes you the right person for the job. I certainly won't let you go. You don't need to worry too much either. You can have someone else manage the Alchemy Association for you, and only make decisions when it's crucial. This should be acceptable, right? Also, this opportunity will allow those around you to have an official position or two, which is quite beneficial!"
Hearing this, Mo Wenjie shook his head, "I don't like the idea of 'one person's rise benefiting all their associates' at all. A person with ability should be recognized at any time, while a person without ability is always a mediocrity. Climbing to power through connections won't lead to a good outcome if there are no real talents. Therefore, I can't agree to it under any circumstances!"
Upon hearing this, Huang Dao Ling shook his head and smiled faintly. "I feel quite inadequate, Master Mo. Such broad-minded and magnanimous people are indeed rare. Your vision as a city lord is unique!"
Liu the Bodyguard was also filled with many emotions. At such a young age, he had such a broad and open mind. The future is definitely a dragon among men! I even want to be his sworn brother. Qian Xiaoyong is indeed lucky to have met him early, otherwise how would he have helped him become sworn brothers with Mo Wenjie? My old Liu should be the one who can be his sworn brother!"
Hearing this, Qian Xiaoyong glanced at Liu the Bodyguard and shook his head. "Liu, you're nothing but a turd. I and Mo Wenjie became sworn brothers at first sight, feeling like we had known each other for a long time. How could you have such an insight? Not that Old Qian is looking down on you, but even if you had met Mo Wenjie brother earlier, you would still have missed the chance to be his sworn brother!"
Upon hearing this, Liu the Bodyguard immediately replied, "Humph, you think you're something special? You're just lucky! In fact, you're nothing but a clueless fool!"
Master Zhang looked at them and said, "Don't all start acting up. Persuade him! If he becomes the president of the Alchemy Association, it will greatly benefit you! I hope you all can contribute your efforts!"
Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Mo Wenjie, smiled, and nodded. "City Lord, please be assured. We will definitely persuade Mo Wenjie to take on the position of the Alchemy Association's president. We all want to enhance our own strength as well!"
A guard at the door reported, "City Lord, the head of the Xiao family, Xiao Yuanshan, the head of the Jiang family, Jiang Peng, the head of the Ding family, Ding Lili, and the head of the Tuo family, Tuo Hongfei, are already waiting outside!"
Master Zhang quickly stood up and said, "Please, come in quickly! Welcome to our esteemed guests, the heads of the Xiao, Jiang, Ding, and Tuo families!"
