Chapter 1094 Celebration
The scouts were responsible for collecting information on the goods coming and going, as well as the movements of strangers.
Anada didn't even know that there were spies from the City Lord's Mansion embedded within his own merchant guild.
"Young Master Chen bought so many things in the city. Your subordinate thought he was going to present them to the City Lord."
Young Master Chen had bought a lot of things in the city that afternoon, which inevitably raised suspicion!
The City Lord of Yaogu City put down the letter and glanced at his personal guard, "Young Master Chen has a Heavenly Venerable at the Core Formation stage backing him. If he comes to my Yaogu City and only offers some worthless items, do you think I'll let him off easily?"
"To dare establish such a black market on the outskirts of Yaogu City, this fellow's audacity is beyond ordinary."
"He should be a smart person."
As the City Lord of Yaogu City spoke, a thought kept replaying in his mind.
He felt as if he had seen this Young Master Chen before.
When the City Lord of Yaogu City first received the intelligence that someone was establishing a black market outside Yaogu City, he was naturally displeased.
The other party had clearly not taken him seriously.
However, upon hearing that there was a Heavenly Venerable at the Core Formation stage, and specifically at the Great Perfection realm, the City Lord of Yaogu City, despite his headaches, could only instruct the City Lord's Mansion to wait for his return.
And the moment he saw Young Master Chen, he realized he might have underestimated the situation.
A familiar face, engaging in these activities in Yaogu City, and the Heavenly Venerable backing Young Master Chen... it was likely someone he had met before.
However, no matter how much he thought about it, the City Lord of Yaogu City could not guess who it was.
A Heavenly Venerable at the Great Perfection realm of the Core Formation stage, and with the surname Chen, there were indeed very few people like that in the Land Realm.
Just as the City Lord of Yaogu City was lost in thought, the captain of his personal guard asked doubtfully, "Is there really a Heavenly Venerable at the Core Formation stage backing this Young Master Chen?"
The City Lord of Yaogu City nodded slowly, "It should be no mistake. To establish a foothold in the ancient battlefield at this time suggests they want to interact with the martial artists."
"The human bloodline on his person should be considerable."
"However, they probably don't know that I have already sealed the spatial passage. Even if someone on the other side has the ability to open it, it will be a long time from now."
Upon hearing this, the captain of the personal guard's eyes widened in disbelief, "Human bloodline? These fellows wouldn't dare to show themselves easily in the Land Realm, would they?"
"To suddenly appear in Yaogu City... should this matter be reported to the Yaodu Prefecture?"
If anyone else had said this, the City Lord of Yaogu City would not have let them off easily.
In the territory of Yaogu City, he was the heavens. Anyone who tried to bypass him and contact the Yaodu Prefecture would naturally be severely punished.
But this captain of the personal guard was not only one of the few at the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment, but he had also fought alongside him on the battlefield for many years, making him his most trusted right-hand man.
The City Lord of Yaogu City chuckled, "When the Yaodu Prefecture assigned me to this forsaken place, did you really think it was to suppress the people of the Forget-Me-Not Sea?"
"They have known about the spatial passage here for a long time. However, the martial artists who usually stumble through are below the Foundation Establishment stage and pose no threat."
"Even so, they still sent someone to guard it."
"Moreover, if I hadn't disabled the spatial passage, you and I wouldn't have been able to fight in this war. These fellows, while they speak highly, actually don't want us to gain recognition."
"Remember one thing: in such a remote territory, no matter how many resources there are, it's not as valuable as a good fight."
The captain of the personal guard nodded thoughtfully.
Indeed, after this battle, his strength had faintly improved. Although there were no signs of a breakthrough yet, if he could fight a few more times, he might truly be able to break through.
"Then, about these martial artists..."
The City Lord of Yaogu City waved his hand, "You don't need to worry about this. I have my own plans. The matter of martial artists is of great consequence and beyond your and my capabilities. Since the hidden bloodline missions in the Land Realm wish to get involved, then let this place become even more chaotic."
As more people arrived, the City Lord of Yaogu City slowly rose and walked towards the main hall.
Meanwhile, Chen Yang was chatting with Anada in the courtyard, finding the various items in the City Lord's Mansion quite astonishing.
However, despite being the guild leader, Anada knew very little about such matters, only that people skilled in these architectural techniques seemed hard to find.
Just then, Anada's gaze suddenly shifted towards the main hall.
Everyone in the courtyard fell silent at the same moment.
Chen Yang turned his head and saw that one of the people was the Great Perfection Foundation Establishment cultivator who had clashed with him earlier.
And the person in front of him, though gaunt, had eyes filled with vitality.
Even though the other party had restrained his aura, Chen Yang could feel a powerful pressure.
He figured this must be the City Lord of Yaogu City.
"Congratulations, Lord City Lord! Our Yaodu Prefecture has captured two cities this time, and it's all thanks to the iron cavalry of our Yaogu City Lord's Mansion!"
Someone inexplicably said this, and everyone exclaimed in unison.
They had originally thought that Yaogu City's expedition this time was just to tag along, but they never expected to achieve such a great feat.
The City Lord of Yaogu City chuckled, raised his hand to quiet the crowd, and then smiled, "The credit for the current strength of the City Lord's Mansion's personal guard is also thanks to all of you."
"This time, the Yaodu Prefecture personally commends us. It is the honor of the City Lord's Mansion, and also the good fortune of Yaogu City?"
"Of course, there is one more matter..."
"Young Master Chen is now a member of Yaogu City. Everyone, welcome him!"
With that, the City Lord of Yaogu City took the lead in applauding.
This time, not only were the others bewildered, but Chen Yang was too.
What was this City Lord of Yaogu City up to? Welcoming him? A member of Yaogu City?
The so-called banquet was merely an invitation for everyone to have a meal.
Naturally, the City Lord of Yaogu City had specifically invited Chen Yang, and he wouldn't let Chen Yang sit with others outside.
There was only one table in the main hall, and only one person at the table: the City Lord of Yaogu City.
"Young Master Chen, please be seated!"
Chen Yang looked at the smiling City Lord of Yaogu City and couldn't help but frown.
After sitting down, before Chen Yang could speak, the City Lord of Yaogu City continued, "I heard that Young Master Chen brought many gifts this time?"
Chen Yang chuckled and took out a bottle of pills from his Tree Tomb space. "I originally intended to bring some local specialties of Yaogu City for the City Lord's Mansion, but then I thought, I can't be seen as stingy."
"These pills are for the Foundation Establishment realm. Although Lord City Lord cannot use them, they can be awarded to your personal guards."
The City Lord of Yaogu City took the pills but did not open them directly. Instead, he casually tossed them to a personal guard in the distance, "Take Young Master Chen's gift and keep it safe."