Chapter 691: Chapter 689: Abandoning the City_1
Wang Zhan followed the ssenger and quickly arrived at the City Lord’s Mansion.
At the sa ti, Ju Tian’en had long been waiting. Seeing Wang Zhan walk in, he hurriedly approached and said, "Brother Wang, you have finally arrived. Please, have a seat quickly."
Wang Zhan nodded and sat to one side. A nearby servant quickly poured two cups of tea for them before retreating.
In the blink of an eye, only the two of them remained in the room. Wang Zhan’s gaze fell upon Ju Tian’en.
"Did you suddenly call
over because there’s sothing you need to discuss?"
After all, the two had only just parted ways a short ti ago, yet Ju Tian’en had summoned him again. It was evident there were matters he wished to discuss. Wang Zhan was well aware of Ju Tian’en’s personality; he knew Ju Tian’en wouldn’t seek him out without a significant reason.
Ju Tian’en nodded and after a mont, he said, "Indeed, there is a matter I wish to discuss with you. With Tianxiong City’s city-guarding treasure now gone, we naturally need to figure out a plan. After all, if our defenses aren’t properly arranged and the demonic beasts continue their assault, the situation will beco much harder to handle. I imagine preserving Tianxiong City will not be an easy task then."
Wang Zhan silently gave Ju Tian’en a thumbs-up. As City Lord, Ju Tian’en was indeed diligent and responsible. The war had just ended, and he wasn’t even considering his own injuries. Instead, his first thought was for the people of Tianxiong City. Where else in the entire Star War Battlefield could one find such a righteous and benevolent person?
Wang Zhan squinted at Ju Tian’en and then asked, "We can be considered brothers who have faced life and death together, so just say what’s on your mind. There’s no need to beat around the bush with . I imagine you didn’t call
here just to discuss Tianxiong City’s defenses, did you?"
Ju Tian’en chuckled and shook his head in resignation. Indeed, nothing could be hidden from Wang Zhan.
"Alright, if that’s the case, then I won’t beat around the bush any longer. Actually, I called you here this ti because there’s an important matter I want to discuss with you. I’m just not sure if you’ll agree to it."
Wang Zhan paused, took a sip of tea, and then said, "You haven’t even told
what it is. How could I possibly tell you whether I’ll agree or not?"
Hearing this, Ju Tian’en instantly realized his gaffe. He quickly said, "Yes, yes, yes, that was indeed my oversight."
"Actually, the purpose of calling you here is that I want to ask if you can take over Tianxiong City," Ju Tian’en asked with a smile.
Instantly, Wang Zhan’s expression turned grim, and he quickly waved his hand, saying, "I think I’ve told you before. My goal is to continuously enhance my strength on the Star War Battlefield and then do more things. So, naturally, I can’t be tied down by a single city. Of course, if you want to leave Tianxiong City, I do have a good idea. You can consider my opinion."
Ju Tian’en was taken aback. He imdiately looked at Wang Zhan and asked, "Then tell
quickly."
Wang Zhan then asked, "But isn’t the City Lord doing well in Tianxiong City? And you’ve won the hearts of the people. Why would you want to leave at this ti?"
Ju Tian’en sighed and, after hesitating for a good while, finally said, "I think you should know that with my current physical condition, it’s not an easy thing for
to hold on. And to tell you the truth, I’m now severely injured and probably don’t have long to live."
In the Mystic Realm, Ju Tian’en had indeed been severely injured by Luo Tianhong. But at that ti, Ju Tian’en remained calm and composed, and Wang Zhan hadn’t noticed anything unusual. Moreover, their strengths were comparable, so he naturally couldn’t discern Ju Tian’en’s condition. He hadn’t expected the injuries to be so severe. Yet, one had to admire Ju Tian’en for gritting his teeth and persisting even in this state; truly the deanor of a City Lord.
Ju Tian’en continued, "Actually, I’ve carefully considered everyone in Tianxiong City and also assessed them all. But the final results weren’t ideal. Without , there’s simply no one in Tianxiong City who can shoulder this heavy responsibility. So, naturally, I thought of you. Although I know you don’t like to be tied down by a city, there are no other options now. We can’t just watch the people of Tianxiong City die tragically, can we?"
This was clearly emotional blackmail, but Wang Zhan didn’t know how to respond. After all, when a person is about to die, you can’t just refuse their words, can you?
But Wang Zhan naturally couldn’t agree to it easily. After all, he still needed to continue enhancing his strength on the Star War Battlefield, and he had many things yet to do. Besides, Luo Tianhong had told him that there are many planes on the Star War Battlefield. If one wants to continuously improve, they naturally need to head to higher planes. And within the current plane, the demonic beasts he could encounter had already reached their limit. Wanting to improve his cultivation had already beco a difficult matter.
After various considerations, Wang Zhan spoke gravely, "City Lord, I’m truly sorry. I have reasons why I must leave. So, I naturally cannot take on the role of City Lord of this Tian Bear City. But I can offer you a solution."
Ju Tian’en imdiately rembered what Wang Zhan had said. Although a little disappointed, he still asked, "Tell , what exactly are you planning to do?"
Wang Zhan smiled. "Right now, the best way is naturally to have all the people in Tianxiong City leave. Only then can things beco much easier. After all, we currently don’t have the ability to continue protecting them. So the only way is to have them evacuate here first, and then hand over this empty city to the beasts. Wouldn’t that be fine?"
"Hand this place over to the beasts? What kind of joke are you making?"
Ju Tian’en’s eyes widened. He slamd his palm on the table and then said, "Do you know how important this place is? So, naturally, it cannot be easily handed over to the beasts. This is one of the few remaining intact cities on our plane; it absolutely cannot be trampled by beasts."
Wang Zhan smiled helplessly. This was indeed the best thod now, but Ju Tian’en was clearly quite stubborn and didn’t seem to want to do this. But if they didn’t do this, then things would naturally beco much more troubleso.
With that in mind, Wang Zhan continued, "Of course, all this is up to you. If you’re unwilling, I naturally won’t force you. After all, Tianxiong City is also your place, so what you want to do is naturally your business. I’m just offering a suggestion. But I advise you to think about it rationally from a logical standpoint. After all, there are still so many people in Tianxiong City; they all need your protection. You can’t just abandon them like this. I don’t think you would do that either."
Wang Zhan was very clear about Ju Tian’en’s attitude and his thoughts, so he naturally knew where his soft spot was.
Ju Tian’en clenched his fists, his expression gradually beca unsightly, and his old eyes even reddened.
After a good while, Ju Tian’en spoke again, "Brother Wang, you say it easily, but Tianxiong City is the fruit of so many people’s hard work. Do you know how dilapidated this place was when we first arrived at Tianxiong City? To beco what it is today, it was all built up bit by bit through our efforts and those of everyone in Tianxiong City. Now you’re asking
to abandon this place; how is that possible? Even if I were willing, do you think the citizens of Tianxiong City would be willing?"
Wang Zhan sighed helplessly. It was indeed misplaced compassion. But even as he thought this, wasn’t he the sa kind of person himself? Back when Luo Tianhong was at his weakest, he hadn’t dealt with him imdiately. But now, when he wanted to deal with Luo Tianhong, Luo Tianhong had already grown into a behemoth, and even he was no longer Luo Tianhong’s match.
Wang Zhan squinted his eyes and finally said no more. The room quieted down considerably.
Wang Zhan glanced at Ju Tian’en and then said, "Since that’s the case, I’ll take my leave first. If you are prepared, perhaps I can escort everyone in Tianxiong City to leave together."
"But if you want to defend Tianxiong City to the death, or if you want
to beco the City Lord of Tianxiong City, then I’m truly sorry, I really can’t help with that."
Ju Tian’en nodded. Actually, Wang Zhan had already done many things for Tianxiong City. If Wang Zhan hadn’t stepped in, how could the people of Tianxiong City possibly still be alive today?
If the demonic beasts had entered the city, all its inhabitants would have beco their fodder.
All of this was thanks to Wang Zhan.
So what right did he have to ask Wang Zhan to continue doing things here?
Thinking of this, Ju Tian’en couldn’t help but feel a bit troubled.
「anwhile, Wang Zhan had already left the City Lord’s Mansion, but he didn’t return to the hotel imdiately.」
Instead, he quietly walked onto the city wall, looking at the scene before him.
A few warriors quickly walked to Wang Zhan’s side and then respectfully nodded towards him.
"Mr. Wang, you’re here."
During this period, everyone had co to respect Wang Zhan imnsely. After all, if it weren’t for Wang Zhan, Tianxiong City definitely wouldn’t be as it is today, and they couldn’t possibly have defended Tianxiong City up to now. This was all thanks to Wang Zhan.
Wang Zhan nodded at them and then said, "Everyone, no need to be so polite. I am just a fellow compatriot in Tianxiong City."
"Besides, since we all have the fate to be standing here together, there’s no need for further words."
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