After Qin Zi and Mu Qianyun left, Mu Yuncang dismissed the nearby maids, servants, and guards.
Finally, only he and Qin Chuan remained on the rooftop.
He glanced at the gradually dimming sunset on the horizon and asked, "I wonder if Brother Qin has any interest... in serving the Royal Family?"
"What do you mean by that?"
Qin Chuan showed a look of surprise.
Mu Yuncang said, "Three thousand miles east of here, the City Lord of Sishui City died suddenly some time ago, and now the city is without a master."
"Are you interested in becoming the City Lord of Sishui City? If you want to, I can recommend you to the City Lord's Mansion of the superior main city."
Qin Chuan fell silent for a moment.
Then, looking at him, he asked, "Brother Mu should also have many friends and dear brothers. Why choose me?"
Could it be that the payment wasn't raised??
Mu Yuncang laughed heartily, then said, "Actually, I know Brother Qin has some doubts, but I am indeed sincere."
"I've been in Xunyang City for many years, and I'm quite familiar with Brother Qin's capabilities, so I believe you can handle this position."
"If you become the City Lord of Sishui City, with our two cities neighboring each other and having some personal connections, it would be beneficial to have mutual support in the future."
He's laying his cards on the table.
It's essentially forming factions!
"Well..."
Qin Chuan pretended to ponder for a moment.
This pondering lasted a long while.
Primarily to stall for time, after all, he needed to buy time for his cheap son to carry out his plan!
After a long time, he frowned and said, "Being a City Lord is certainly good, but it seems that my cultivation is not sufficient to take on the role."
The Jiuyang Dynasty consists of thirty-six main cities.
And each main city governs more than a dozen secondary cities, similar in scale to Xunyang City.
The City Lord of a main city must be at least at the seventh level of the Pure Yang stage.
While the City Lord of a secondary city must be at least at the Half-step Pure Yang stage!
In terms of cultivation, he was only at the ninth level of the Perfect Primordial stage, a half-step away from the Half-step Pure Yang stage.
Although he suspected that his "Perfect Primordial Pill" could challenge the Half-step Pure Yang stage, it was never wrong to be humble.
"Hahaha, so Brother Qin is worried about cultivation! No need to worry, once you become a City Lord, the Royal Family will grant a Pure Yang Pill, and breaking through to the Half-step Pure Yang stage will be no problem."
Mu Yuncang laughed and waved his hand.
"A Pure Yang Pill? If that's the case, then couldn't anyone become a City Lord?" Qin Chuan said with a frown.
"That's not true."
Mu Yuncang shook his head and said, "To become a City Lord, certain conditions must be met."
"First, one must be a solitary person who has left their family."
"Second, one must have previously been the Patriarch or Grand Elder of a family and proven their talent."
"Third, the cultivation base must be at the peak of the Perfect Primordial stage with a solid foundation and potential for breakthrough."
Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan came to a realization.
It seems he does indeed meet the conditions, but... it's impossible for him to become a City Lord.
Nor could he subordinate himself to others.
The main reason is... he had just boasted to his cheap son about being an invincible strong man, and turning around to become a lackey for the Royal Family was ludicrous.
That would be slapping his own face!
He has to maintain his persona.
Even if he's currently not faring well, he must maintain the identity of a free man and always appear aloof...
A carefree wanderer is what a true master should be.
And once in office, no matter how powerful or high-ranking, he would still be just a mortal!
However.
Though he decided not to become a City Lord.
He needed to buy some time.
So he continued, "Can you tell me about the situation over there in Sishui City?"
Mu Yuncang was silent for a while, then frowned and said, "To be honest, the situation there isn't very good right now."
"Sishui City is more prosperous than Xunyang City, but the city's families are quite troublesome and difficult to deal with."
There's also something he didn't mention.
That is... the previous City Lord of Sishui City seemed to have been assassinated by these families.
He didn't dare to mention it for the time being.
He's afraid that if he does, the suitable candidate he's found for City Lord would back out immediately.
After all, there are rewards for recommending a suitable candidate, and if the recommended person gets promoted, he would also benefit!
"I see..."
Qin Chuan again showed a thoughtful expression, the time of his contemplation longer than before.
Mu Yuncang also knew that this was a difficult decision, so he waited patiently for him to think it over slowly.
Finally, a scream rang out.
"What are you doing, Young Master Qin!"
The voice was filled with astonishment and anger, seemingly at a loss.
"Qian Yun!!"
Almost instantly, Mu Yuncang's face changed dramatically, and without any hesitation, he jumped off the rooftop and rushed toward the direction of the voice.
"What's going on?!"
Qin Chuan also pretended to be clueless and followed along.
...
In the garden.
Mu Qianyun clutched her left shoulder with her right hand, gritting her teeth, watching the frenzied Qin Zi with vigilance.
She was both shocked and angry!
This young man who was courteous just moments ago suddenly went mad.
That punch made her shoulder ache terribly; if she hadn't dodged in time, it might've hit her chest.
"Kill!"
Qin Zi, his face flushed like a drunk, raised his fist and swung it at Mu Qianyun again.
He was like a raging lion, full of aggression.
"Stop!!"
At this moment, an angry and authoritative shout rang out, and a red light came surging in, sending Qin Zi flying over ten meters, causing him to fall awkwardly to the ground.
Bam!
Mu Yuncang appeared in front of Mu Qianyun, protecting her behind him, then coldly looked at Qin Zi and admonished, "Who ordered you to assassinate my daughter? Speak up!"
"Kill!"
Qin Zi had already lost his senses. He got up from the ground, raising his fists and charged at Mu Yuncang.
"Hmph!"
Mu Yuncang snorted coldly, a wave of force radiating out and crashing into Qin Zi.
"Pfft—"
Qin Zi spewed out blood and was sent flying backward. In the intense shock, his mind cleared a little, but it only intensified his determination, and he charged at Mu Yuncang once more.
"Stubborn fool!"
Seeing this, Mu Yuncang's face turned grim. His right hand gathered strength, and he swept it forward like a slap.
Bam!
A gigantic scarlet red hand rushed at Qin Zi with flashes of lightning in its palm!
This was the power of the Half-step Pure Yang stage. If it hit, Qin Zi would be gravely injured, if not killed!
At this moment, he had no intention of holding back, nor did he want to hold back.
So what if it's Qin Chuan's son?
He had little relationship with Qin Chuan. The reason he invited Qin Chuan here was just to discuss the matter of Sishui City; ultimately, it was just for profit.
This kid almost hurt his daughter and must be severely punished!
"Ah! What is this?!"
Under this life-and-death crisis, the drunkenness and drug effects on Qin Zi dissipated almost entirely, and he sobered up, dropping the dagger and standing frozen with a pale face.
"It's over..."
Watching the massive scarlet hand quickly closing in, blocking his sight, he closed his eyes in despair.
Boom—
The next moment, a scorching wave of heat expanded outward, making his clothes flutter, and his long black hair fly wildly.
However...
"I'm not dead?!"
He opened his eyes in surprise and saw a familiar figure standing in front of him.
That person stood quietly there, clad in white, with fabric fluttering in the shockwave, standing tall and majestic like a mountain!
Seeing this back, his nose tingled.
Dad!!!