1195: Chapter 1155: eting with the City Lord 1195: Chapter 1155: eting with the City Lord Inside the Guan Residence.
Guan Tianjun returned to his ho with a grave expression and hastened steps.
Upon entering the courtyard, Jyang Ran spotted him and approached.
“Guan Tianjun, why are you in such a hurry?”
“Jyang Ran?
What are you doing here?”
“Just strolling around.
Tell , what did you all discuss?”
Guan Tianjun took a deep breath, “Lu Qianyu made everyone sign an agreent to follow her commands.
Anyone who disobeys will be kicked out!”
“Is that so?
She wants to unite the city’s strength against us?
Interesting.
I’ll go talk to Lu Chuan.”
Jyang Ran turned to leave but then hesitated and looked back at Guan Tianjun.
“You seem awfully anxious?”
“Uh…
of course, I’m anxious.
After all, we’re facing everyone!”
“You’re not scared, are you?”
“No…”
As Jyang Ran walked away, Guan Tianjun wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Jyang Ran reported back to Lu Chuan in his room, repeating Guan Tianjun’s words.
“That’s what he said.
It ans Lu Qianyu has rallied all forces against us.”
Lu Chuan chuckled, “She’s really cautious, planning every step thoroughly.”
“Now that she’s united all she could, we’re about to face a formidable enemy!”
“This ti, it may be tougher than any challenge we’ve faced before.”
Dongfang Cheng swallowed nervously, “Maybe we should settle outside the city for a while.
It’s too passive here!”
“We’ll definitely be surrounded if this continues!”
“Then we’ll have no chance!”
Lu Chuan raised his hand to cut him off.
“Don’t rush.
Let’s look for another opportunity.
We still have a chance.”
Lu Chuan lifted his left hand, revealing the Nine Heavens Profound Fire.
“If she, Lu Qianyu, can persuade people, so can I.”
“I’m going to et the City Lord.
If I’m to persuade soone, let it be the biggest fish.”
“et the City Lord?
Is that wise?
What if the City Lord firmly sides with Lu Qianyu?
They must be closely linked, since the eting was held at his place.”
Gu Xiaorou expressed her concern anxiously.
“Let’s not worry about that now.
Even if it doesn’t work out, I can still escape and co back.
Let’s just give it a try, and if it fails, we’ll look for other opportunities.”
Lu Chuan stood up to leave, but Jyang Ran stopped him.
“I have a doubt.”
“Speak.”
“I just t Guan Tianjun.
He seed burdened with heavy thoughts, quite worried and anxious.”
Lu Chuan frowned slightly, “Indeed, he has reason to be anxious.”
“I know, confronting so many hostile forces would scare anyone.
But what if he’s too afraid and ends up caving in?”
Lu Chuan pondered for a mont, “What you’re saying isn’t entirely without rit.
We haven’t known him for long and truly don’t know his backbone.
It’s possible he might cave in.
But as of now, we have no evidence, so let’s not suspect him needlessly.
If he slips up, I’ll handle it.”
After saying that, Lu Chuan left the room.
Crossing the courtyard to the entrance, he mounted his horse and rode towards the City Lord’s Mansion.
Hei Jin City felt different, as if Lu Qianyu’s influence had turned the atmosphere eerie, bringing it on the brink of battle.
There were few people on the streets, and patrols had increased, with passersby hurrying along.
Not long after Lu Chuan left, he sensed soone tailing him.
He arrived at the City Lord’s Mansion, indifferent to his pursuers, and entered directly.
The guard at the entrance stopped Lu Chuan, “This is a secured area.
State your na!”
“My na is Lu Chuan, let in.”
Hearing his na, the guard trembled all over.
“Lu…
Lu Chuan…”
Another guard chid in, “That’s the one ntioned during today’s eting—the one we’re supposed to unite against!”
“It’s really you!”
Lu Chuan nodded slightly.
“I need to go in now.
Are you going to stop ?”
“I…
I won’t stop you, go ahead.”
The guard quickly stepped aside.
In their minds, an enemy who could cause Lu Qianyu such concern must be a cold-blooded killer.
They believed resisting even slightly would an death on the spot!
After Lu Chuan entered, he headed towards the study.
The caretaker ca forward, and upon recognizing Lu Chuan, grew nervous.
“You can’t go looking for the City Lord.
Whatever you have to say, I can pass it on.”
“What are you afraid of?
I’m not going to kill him.
Relax, I’m here to talk.”
“No way!
I can’t let you through!”
The caretaker stood in front of Lu Chuan with arms spread.
“You’re protective of him, aren’t you?
I’m here to discuss an alliance, not to fight!”
“How many tis must I tell you?”
“How do I know your true intentions?
What if you change your mind?”
“Then I’ll just eliminate you first and then proceed.
How about that?”
The caretaker quickly moved aside, “Then please go through…”
Lu Chuan shook his head in speechless exasperation and then walked towards the study.
Standing in front of the study door, he knocked.
Shortly after, the City Lord ca out, dressed in a black night robe.
“And you are?”
“I am Lu Chuan.”
“Lu Chuan?
You’re not mistaken?”
“I’m not.
You were just discussing how to deal with today, weren’t you?”
“Well…
that’s not quite true.
I just provided the venue; the others took the lead.”
“Lu Chuan, what do you want to do?”
He looked at Lu Chuan nervously.
“Aren’t you, the City Lord, afraid of ?”
The City Lord promptly replied earnestly, “I’m not afraid, just cautious!”
“It doesn’t matter.
I’m here to talk.”
“Then let’s talk here.”
“No good.
What if other people overhear?”
“Well… then co in.”
Helpless, he had no choice but to let Lu Chuan inside.
“I don’t know your strength, and I have no desire to fight you.
I hope since we’re talking, we can do so amiably, without resorting to violence at the first sign of disagreent.”
The City Lord poured a cup of tea for Lu Chuan.
“I need you on my side.
When I truly go to battle with Lu Qianyu, I expect your support.”
“That’s impossible.
You’re being reckless.
I don’t even know you.
But I’ve known Lu Qianyu for over a decade.
Why should I help you?”
“If you help , I can offer so assistance in return.”
“What kind of assistance?”
“Minor favors won’t sway .
You’d better give up.”
Lu Chuan continued, “It wouldn’t be a small favor.
As a City Lord who’s seen many battles, you must have sustained so hidden injuries, right?”
“That’s true…
there are so, but I don’t care about them.”
“Then what do you care about?”
“My only concern is for my son.”
Lu Chuan’s eyes lit up, “Your son?
Has he sustained hidden injuries?”
“No, not hidden injuries, but apparent ones.
He’s always been a hardworking child, persistently training.
I sent him to hone his combat skills by joining a mountain bandit suppression force.”
“Unfortunately, he was ambushed on the mountain and fell, becoming disabled.”
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