The three City Lords began communicating secretly, each with their own stance on this matter.
"Although the Youzhou City Lord has so ans, hastily driving away those Demon Chief bandits might be sowhat exaggerated, don’t you think?"
"Humph, whether exaggerated or not, if we could share in the bounty, why not? After all, Youzhou City’s developnt has always been beneath us. If he doesn’t succeed, it doesn’t affect us in the slightest."
"Alright! Let’s first observe what tactics the Youzhou City Lord has. If there’s any movent, what’s the harm in removing one City Lord among us three?"
The three exchanged a secret smile, already forming a plan in their hearts.
Their powers are evenly matched, which is why their developnt is balanced.
Youzhou City being slightly weaker implies they don’t want Youzhou City to take part.
Even if the Youzhou City Lord could truly achieve this, they would certainly find a way to exploit its benefits.
Wang Yang initially thought their mining plan would be postponed, but unexpectedly, it was advanced.
He hadn’t had the chance to share in the profits before they began mining.
However, this doesn’t affect the ongoing plans. Wang Yang never intended to directly obtain the Spirit Mine’s mining rights.
Wang Yang stood afar, watching everything unfold.
Nearby, Du Feng worriedly said, "Master, will they really agree with the Youzhou City Lord?"
Wang Yang responded coolly, "Of course, they will. It’s a rewarding proposition. If the Youzhou City Lord can’t achieve this, it has nothing to do with them."
"But if the Youzhou City Lord does succeed, won’t they find it unwilling to share with us?"
This was the point Du Feng found most puzzling.
Wang Yang sneered, "Of course, they’ll think of ways to kick the Youzhou City Lord out. If we can get involved, we could stand strong. What do you think?"
Du Feng shook his head, bewildered, "This... if they try everything to eliminate the Youzhou City Lord, it’s difficult for us to support him secretly."
"It’s the so-called yin and yang flow, Youzhou City Lord in the light, we in the shadows."
Wang Yang didn’t continue observing the Puppet City Lord and their agreent, since it all falls within the plan.
Turning, he led Du Feng towards Thousand Peaks Mountain.
Du Feng shook his head, "Master, I don’t quite understand."
"Of course you don’t understand, because your cultivation level isn’t deep enough, your mindset lacks maturity, and your vision is limited."
Wang Yang’s words deeply affected Du Feng, though he’s aware of the vast gap between them, hearing it out loud still stung a bit.
Du Feng humbly asked, "Please guide , Master, as I am indeed slow-witted."
"Sotis, disadvantages can beco our advantage, and their advantages could beco their hindrance, all in the yin and yang flow, seeking the right timing."
While moving forward, Wang Yang spoke to Du Feng, "Openly, Youzhou City seems weak, but secretly, with Thousand Peaks Mountain’s support, if we seize this opportunity to expand deeper, what impact does it have openly? Have you considered?"
Du Feng was taken aback, as he hadn’t pondered such questions before.
"Master’s intention is, perhaps, to expand into the three major cities, thereby influencing them clandestinely, indirectly supporting the Youzhou City Lord."
Wang Yang nodded but didn’t elaborate.
Based on Du Feng’s insight and wisdom, he naturally couldn’t comprehend how it could be accomplished.
But he trusted Wang Yang had his ans, otherwise he wouldn’t have let the Youzhou City Lord deliver such a blow.
Night fell.
The Youzhou City Lord led his Personal Guard in rounding up the surrounding bandits.
Surprisingly, the first strike achieved quite the accomplishnt.
Those bandits were beaten into frenzied retreat, not daring to approach the vicinity.
The three major City Lords were greatly astonished, not expecting such a small Youzhou City to host talents like the Youzhou City Lord.
According to the agreent, after this success, they naturally had to share the bounty with the Youzhou City Lord.
Though sowhat unwilling, having publicly spoken, they had to comply.
The Youzhou City Lord finally got what he desired: the corresponding mining rights.
After signing the agreent, the Youzhou City Lord assured the trio, "From today, we will patrol the surroundings, and if any bandits co near, we will take responsibility."
"Thank you for your hard work, Youzhou City Lord."
The other three pretended to thank, but in reality, they remained unafraid.
The Weishui City Lord and the other two sat on a pavilion, "The Youzhou City Lord has so ans, but that’s all. Once these bandits settle down, we’ll find a way to kick him out."
The Tianyang City Lord laughed, "Indeed, chasing away bandits isn’t solely his domain; during this period, as long as we figure out his thod, mastering the secrets, replacing him would naturally follow."
The three laughed heartily, raising their cups together.
To them, the Youzhou City Lord is rely a tool to exploit; agreeing just saves face.
Moreover, without offering so benefits, how could they expect him to work for them?
That day, the Puppet City Lord felt uneasy, noticing that around the Spirit Mine, the other three City Lords’ subordinates had infiltrated his Personal Guard.
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