"Brother Chen, what do you think I was referring to?"
Wu Mingdao's expression of puzzled curiosity left Chen Chang'an slightly embarrassed.
"Nothing much. I thought you were talking about this very matter."
"Then why did you tell me to 'control myself'?"
"Well... I just felt that an ordinary blade might not be worthy of you."
"How about this—let me gift you one instead?"
"Oh? Brother Chen has a better blade?"
"Naturally."
To ease his awkwardness, Chen Chang'an swiftly changed the subject and retrieved a sword from his spatial ring.
"This blade is named Frost Dragon."
"It is a Royal-tier weapon."
"Nurture it with your essence, and one day, it may even ascend to become an Emperor-tier weapon."
"So? Do you like it?" Chen Chang'an asked with a smile.
At this moment, Wu Mingdao's eyes were glued to Frost Dragon. He could sense that this blade was anything but ordinary.
Though Wu Mingdao didn’t yet have a clear understanding of weapon rankings, that didn’t diminish his immediate fondness for Frost Dragon.
"Brother Chen, such a precious gift... this..."
"How many spirit stones would it take to buy something like this?" Wu Mingdao asked nervously, aware of its obvious value.
"Price is merely a measure—it doesn’t define worth."
"The right gift for the right person—that’s what truly matters."
"Frost Dragon has been sealed away for far too long. Perhaps you are the one it was meant for."
"Take it. It was always meant to be yours."
Chen Chang'an wasn’t lying. He had obtained Frost Dragon after meeting Wu Mingdao, and from the start, he had intended to gift it to him one day.
Yet, a thousand years had passed, and the world had changed beyond recognition.
Fortunately, he had found Wu Mingdao’s reincarnation, allowing him to mend some regrets.
"Thank you, Brother Chen. Then I won’t hold back."
"Mm. Go on."
Wu Mingdao ran off excitedly with Frost Dragon in hand, finally leaving Chen Chang'an in peace.
Meanwhile, Murong Qingrou and her sister awoke, their eyes meeting in mutual shyness.
With Chen Chang'an gone, the two freshened up before addressing their next task.
"Qingwu, summon the members of the City Lord’s residence. I have an announcement to make."
"Yes, Sister."
When the trusted aides gathered, they were stunned at the sight of the two sisters.
Learning that City Lord Asura was a woman had already shocked them—but two women?
"This... what’s going on?"
"So, City Lord Asura was always two people? No wonder... no wonder it was like this."
"Two City Lords... Our Untamed City has always had two rulers."
Their minds spun in confusion—which one had they interacted with before? And which one was the proprietress of the Pleasure Pavilion?
Impossible to tell. Absolutely impossible.
"Everyone, today we’ve called you here to announce an important matter."
"City Lord, is it about the King-Sealing Conference?"
"No. It concerns the position of City Lord itself."
"We, the sisters, have decided that from today onward, Chen Chang'an will take over as City Lord of Untamed City."
What?
Chen Chang'an?
Murong Qingrou’s words sent a jolt through the crowd.
They were all too familiar with the name—after all, in Untamed City, no one hadn’t heard of him.
But Chen Chang'an had only just earned the Purple Gold Medal. Making him City Lord so soon—wasn’t that too hasty?
"City Lord, I do not question your decision, but... is Chen Chang'an truly fit for this role?" Liang Yue frowned.
"You think he isn’t?"
"Though his strength is formidable, he still can’t contend with true powerhouses."
"If word spreads that our City Lord has been replaced by him, Untamed City may never know peace again."
"Chen Chang'an cannot suppress the forces of the Chaotic Territories!" Liang Yue’s stance was firm—he clearly opposed the idea.
"And the rest of you? Any objections?" Murong Qingrou scanned the room.
"City Lord, I believe Commander Liang’s concerns aren’t unfounded."
"Chen Chang'an is exceptional, with limitless potential—but the timing is off. If he grows stronger first, then takes the position, it would be more fitting."
"Though I support Chen Chang'an as City Lord, I also believe the timing isn’t right."
Each voiced their opinion, but whether in favor or against, all agreed—Chen Chang'an needed more time to mature.
Murong Qingrou observed their reactions, weighing sincerity against pretense.
"You all believe Chen Chang'an lacks the strength to stand alone."
"But did you know that even when my sister and I joined forces, we were no match for him?"
The room fell deathly silent.
Both of them—defeated by Chen Chang'an? Impossible!
The City Lords were Supreme Realm experts! Just how strong was Chen Chang'an?
Had he truly reached such monstrous heights?
"May I ask, City Lord... when did this battle with Chen Chang'an take place? Why were we unaware?" Liang Yue pressed.
"Oh? Must I report every single action of mine to you, Commander Liang?"
"This subordinate wouldn’t dare."
"Hmph. Seems to me you dare quite a lot."
"Let me make this clear—last night, my sister and I fought Chen Chang'an and lost. Both of us."
"Are you satisfied now?" Murong Qingrou’s voice was icy.
Last night?
Many in the residence knew of Murong Qingrou’s invitation to Chen Chang'an for a banquet, but none had realized a battle had taken place.
No wonder the sisters had made this decision after just one night.
It seemed Chen Chang'an’s strength had thoroughly convinced them.
"To think that last night, our City Lords actually crossed blades with Chen Chang'an."
"The battle must have been intense. A shame we couldn’t witness such a clash between masters."
"Indeed. If Chen Chang'an truly possesses such power, then him becoming City Lord isn’t so unreasonable."
"Exactly. His potential is boundless. Perhaps one day, he’ll lead Untamed City to dominate the entire Chaotic Territories."
"The Chaotic Territories? Given Chen Chang'an’s current feats, he’s destined to carve out his own legacy in the Profound Heaven Realm."
Murong Qingrou’s authority was unquestionable, so none doubted her words.
After all, a Supreme Realm expert had no reason to lie to them.
"City Lord... has Chen Chang'an agreed to this?" Wei Fengtang asked, still struggling to adjust to the sight of the two sisters.
After all, he had once shamelessly pursued Murong Qingwu—a failed courtship that many were aware of.
Now that the other party had suddenly become the city lord, if anyone should feel awkward, it was him.
"So, the reason I called you here today is to ask you to accompany me to the Joyous Pavilion to welcome the new city lord and oversee the handover of Bu Gui City," Murong Qingrou said with a smile.
Hmm?
What did she mean?
Was this… a fait accompli, forcing Chen Chang'an into a corner?
"Well… very well. Since the city lord has given the order, we shall obey."
"From this day forward, the two of us will no longer be city lords. Remember, there is only one city lord of Bu Gui City—and that is Chen Chang'an."
"Yes, as you command!"
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