Xu Mo looked with so surprise at Li Zelong and Nanming Huowu, who approached him.
Their presence was not unusual—after all, the Li family was a top financial tycoon in the Capital, and Stark had ntioned they had good relations with the governnt.
However, Xu Mo had not expected Li Zelong to co over, given the deep animosity between them.
He glanced at Nanming Huowu and saw that she was also looking at him, her eyes complex and indecipherable.
After Nan Mingyuan took power, the Nanming Family’s prestige had peaked. Nanming Huowu’s status in Steel Do City was unrivaled, envied and admired by many, yet Xu Mo had destroyed it all. She fell from paradise to hell. Her father, Nan Mingyuan, died due to a defeat, and the Nanming Family collapsed. She followed Li Zelong to the Capital but beca a person without roots.
anwhile, Xu Mo shone brilliantly on the stage of the Transcendent competition.
"No fights, no acquaintance. Didn’t expect to et again so soon," Li Zelong said with a smile as he raised his glass to Xu Mo, appearing like an old friend despite their grievances.
The two actually didn’t interact much—just a chance eting at the Nanming Family.
Their most direct encounter was that great battle where both piloted S-level chas.
But Li Zelong seed to have forgotten all that, appearing very friendly and exceedingly shrewd.
Due to Xu Mo, the Li family’s plans in Steel Do City were completely ruined just before that battle, where they nearly had control over the city.
However, since Li Zelong had co forward to propose a toast, Xu Mo also raised his glass and took a casual sip.
Li Zelong drank half of his, then turned to Stark Hao and said, "I’ve always heard of Young Master Stark’s charm, and today I finally got the chance to et him, Li Zelong."
With that, he raised his glass to Stark Hao.
Stark Hao returned the gesture without a word. After Li Zelong finished his toast, he left, appearing quite casual.
At that mont, a voice ca through; Xu Mo and the others turned towards the stage, where the mayor of Chuanxing City appeared.
"Mayor Liu Feng," Stark Hao told Xu Mo: "This has always been the tradition—the mayor hosts a banquet for the top hundred of the Transcendent competition and their supporting powers."
Xu Mo had skimd through so information on this mayor; currently, in the Capital’s Chuanxing City, his actions were highly controversial, always surrounded by opponents.
"Firstly, congratulations to everyone for securing your positions in the top hundred of the Transcendent competition. This competition has always been the most closely watched event among the city clusters. The performance of everyone here is keenly observed by countless viewers across the city clusters and Byron Star. Although you’re just participating in a competition, you are actually demonstrating the power of the Transcendent to everyone, encouraging more people to strive to beco one of you, for which I’m very grateful."
"Furthermore, you are all very young, you will be the future of Capital’s Chuanxing City and even the planet."
Mayor Liu Feng addressed the crowd: "I won’t say more polite words. Please enjoy the banquet, and later, I’ll personally extend my congratulations to each of you."
Saying that, Mayor Liu Feng bowed to the audience, and a round of applause erupted from the people at the banquet.
Xu Mo observed Mayor Liu Feng—a man of polite deanor, carrying an air of scholarly grace. He didn’t exhibit the cunning typical of politicians. Whether sincere or not, his words involuntarily made people believe in his honesty.
After stepping down, Mayor Liu Feng mingled among the guests. Xu Mo noticed soone passing a glass of wine to Liu Feng, and he started moving through the banquet toasting others, appearing approachable.
"Does Mayor Liu Feng have any special background?" Xu Mo quietly asked Stark.
Being the mayor of Chuanxing City, the Capital, he must have a substantial backing, right?
This position isn’t ant for just anyone, especially since he is such a controversial figure.
"Mayor Liu Feng’s background is very unique, known only among the high-ranking officials," whispered Stark leaning towards Xu Mo. "Byron Star’s forces are complicated. I’ll tell you more when we have the chance; it’s not very convenient here."
"Alright," Xu Mo nodded.
"Why the sudden interest?" Stark asked.
"Just curious," Xu Mo replied nonchalantly. He rembered an old gentleman living in ’Future City,’ whom Mayor Liu Feng had visited earlier. The man seed to be a lecturer at the Royal Academy. Could he be Mayor Liu Feng’s backer, or just a re elder?
Before long, Mayor Liu Feng ca over to where Xu Mo was, holding a glass with a friendly smile. The person next to Stark Hao stood up and said with a laugh, "Mr. Mayor is looking more spirited."
"Stark Group’s contestants are quite distinctive this ti," Mayor Liu Feng chuckled, then looking towards Stark Hao and Xu Mo, he said, "You two are friends, right?"
"Yes," Stark Hao nodded.
Mayor Liu Feng raised his glass towards Xu Mo: "Xu Mo, I’m aware of you. A youth of great prowess, you’ve stirred quite a scene in Steel Do City, and now here in the Capital. However, I look forward to your future performances."
"Thank you, Mr. Mayor," Xu Mo raised his glass in return. They all drank, and Mayor Liu Feng nodded at them before venturing elsewhere.
Xu Mo was sowhat surprised— it was normal for Mayor Liu Feng to know about Steel Do City, but his interest in Xu Mo was unexpected.
This Mr. Mayor must also be no ordinary person.
After Mayor Liu Feng finished his rounds of toasting, he didn’t leave but casually mingled and chatted with the guests.
The atmosphere of the entire banquet ward up, everyone moved around freely without restraint, appearing very natural.
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