The archers amongst the Black-Armored soldiers shot a magic arrow into the City Lord’s mansion, and the sound of screams echoed. The heavily-armored soldiers quickly advanced and, with the suppression of two shadow guards, Xiao Jiu and Thirteen, they easily broke into the mansion.
In the backyard, the leader of the Black Assassins, Li Liusi, looked terrified. He shouted hoarsely, “Where the hell are the eight hundred Black Guards?”
“Leader, the Black Guards were borrowed by the Blood Wolves for fifty thousand gold coins yesterday,” a trusted aide beside him trembled. Their leader had laughed heartily yesterday, looking forward to the new City Lord’s arrival so that they could show him his place, but who would have thought that such a disaster would strike today?
Li Liusi paced back and forth in the room and sighed in despair. “Order to surrender,” he ultimately said.
“Leader, just surrender like that?” another trusted aide was extremely reluctant. Who knew how many of their brothers had died so that the Black Assassins could have their current status in the city.
Li Liusi gave a bitter smile and said, “Don’t you understand? The Blood Wolves have thousands of Wolf Guards. Do they still need our eight hundred Black Guards? Have you seen any of the three major forces emerge since Qi Bei Nord entered the city?”
“Leader, are you saying that the three major forces have already submitted to Qi Bei Nord?” the trusted aide said in shock.
“Whether they have submitted or reached some agreement, anyway, the sky in West Spirit City is going to change. Surrender,” Li Liusi said.
As soon as Li Liusi’s order was given, the fighting in the City Lord’s mansion stopped immediately.
The corpses were thrown out, and a team of cleaners, who appeared out of nowhere, began to clean up the bloody City Lord’s mansion.
Soon, the City Lord’s mansion was cleaned, and the Black Assassins’ signboard above the mansion’s door was smashed to pieces and replaced with the City Lord’s mansion signboard that had been prepared long ago.
Qi Bei Nord, the new City Lord, took down the Black Assassins like a thunderbolt, and the restless small and medium forces did not dare to act rashly, waiting for the three major forces in the city to show their movements.
However, to their disappointment, the three major forces did not emerge or make any statement.
In the evening, Qi Bei Nord’s territorial law was formulated and not only posted in various gathering places in the city but also distributed free of charge.
The first article of the territorial law stated that the whole of West Spirit City and several surrounding towns belonged to Viscount Qi Bei Nord. Anyone entering this land must abide by the Viscount’s territorial law, or face punishment without mercy.
Furthermore, all transactions in West Spirit City were exempt from trading tax, and all merchants and residents were protected by the territorial law.
In addition, private armed forces were prohibited in West Spirit City, and after the promulgation of the territory law for three days, all gangs must be disbanded, or face the penalty of death.
The most crucial point was that fighting was strictly prohibited in the city, and violators would be punished severely.
The promulgation of the territorial law caused a sensation in West Spirit City, with some people cursing and some rejoicing. Which force in the city did not have private armed forces? Once they were disbanded, they would be at the mercy of Qi Bei like livestock.
But ordinary merchants and residents were overjoyed. Trading taxes were exempted, and they would even receive protection. There would be no people causing trouble or fighting in the city, so they could do business and live their lives peacefully. West Spirit City was a treasure land, as long as they were willing to work hard, and there are no gangs to oppress them, they could have a good life.
After the territorial law came out, the announcement of Qi Bei recruiting talents was also posted. The treatment was so attractive that people were tempted. In addition, as long as they had the ability and could accept discipline in the future, they could apply regardless of their past, except for those who have committed crimes such as rape and rebellion.
At first, no one dared to apply.
But the West Spirit City is never short of desperados. Some clever-minded people had already noticed that the wind is not right. With the strict territorial law now imposed in the city, their ferocity no longer had a market. It would be better to join the City Lord’s mansion, sweep away obstacles for the City Lord, and enjoy wealth and glory.
As long as someone takes the lead, the rest of the onlookers would also join in.
………
In a dimly lit room, ten people draped in silver robes sat inside, with a mysterious person wearing a golden robe sitting at the head of the table.
“Shadow Master, that Nord brat is too arrogant. We cannot watch him eat away at our interests,” one of the silver-robed people said sternly.
The golden-robed person raised his hand and spoke in a metallic voice, “We can’t underestimate him. Blood Wolves and Starfall have been too quiet. I feel something is not right.”
“Shadow Master, they may fear the power of the Nord family and don’t want to be the first to act,” another silver-robed person said.
“That’s also possible,” the golden-robed person nodded.
“This can’t go on. His power and influence are not stable right now, and it’s the best time to get rid of him. Once he builds up his army and becomes more powerful, he may immediately come after us,” said one of the silver-robed people.
“Do you have any good ideas?” the golden-robed person asked.
“Perhaps we can go and talk to Blood Wolves and Starfall, and unite against Qi Bei Nord,” suggested another silver-robed person.
The rest of them thought it was feasible and agreed.
………
Strolling leisurely in the spacious City Lord’s mansion, Qi Bei wandered around the courtyard. The City Lord’s Mansion was not bad, but compared to the Blood Wolf King’s castle, it was a bit too simple. No wonder the three major powers looked down on it.
There was a small stream in the backyard of the mansion, which was formed naturally by seven or eight springs. It surrounded the courtyard, and there were fish swimming in the stream, making for a beautiful scenery.
At this time, Huan Ying took off her shoes, rolled up her robes, and jumped into the stream to catch fish.
“Young master, the water is warm,” Huan Ying exclaimed in surprise to Qi Bei.
Qi Bei laughed. It was bitterly cold outside, but due to the temperature difference, the groundwater naturally felt warm.
Huan Ying happily went to catch fish, and surprisingly, she caught them all with ease, no matter how agile the little fish were. She would catch them and throw them back, occasionally letting out a laugh like a silver bell.
Qi Bei, on the other hand, sat down and looked straight at Huan Ying. She had her back to him, bent over to catch fish, her buttocks protruding and forming a tempting and full round shape, which was truly a beautiful sight.
“Young master, come join me,” Huan Ying waved to Qi Bei.
Qi Bei stood up, kicked off his shoes, and stepped into the stream, coming up behind Huan Ying.
At this moment, Huan Ying bent over and took a step back, and her well-proportioned hips bumped into Qi Bei’s lower body.
“Ah…” Huan Ying exclaimed and turned around, looking at Qi Bei’s mischievous smile, which reminded her of their first meeting in the Starry City. Wasn’t it like this too?
However, at that time, she felt angry, and now, it was embarrassment and joy.
“Young master, you’re so bad,” Huan Ying blushed and pouted. Suddenly, she leaned down, cupped some stream water, and poured it onto Qi Bei.
Qi Bei also became childish, cupping stream water and pouring it back. The two of them played in the stream, with Qi Bei occasionally maker Huan Ying scream or laugh.
After a while, their clothes were soaking wet. Qi Bei looked at Huan Ying’s alluring curves, and his gaze became hot.
The archers amongst the Black-Armored soldiers shot a magic arrow into the City Lord’s mansion, and the sound of screams echoed. The heavily-armored soldiers quickly advanced and, with the suppression of two shadow guards, Xiao Jiu and Thirteen, they easily broke into the mansion.
In the backyard, the leader of the Black Assassins, Li Liusi, looked terrified. He shouted hoarsely, “Where the hell are the eight hundred Black Guards?”
“Leader, the Black Guards were borrowed by the Blood Wolves for fifty thousand gold coins yesterday,” a trusted aide beside him trembled. Their leader had laughed heartily yesterday, looking forward to the new City Lord’s arrival so that they could show him his place, but who would have thought that such a disaster would strike today?
Li Liusi paced back and forth in the room and sighed in despair. “Order to surrender,” he ultimately said.
“Leader, just surrender like that?” another trusted aide was extremely reluctant. Who knew how many of their brothers had died so that the Black Assassins could have their current status in the city.
Li Liusi gave a bitter smile and said, “Don’t you understand? The Blood Wolves have thousands of Wolf Guards. Do they still need our eight hundred Black Guards? Have you seen any of the three major forces emerge since Qi Bei Nord entered the city?”
“Leader, are you saying that the three major forces have already submitted to Qi Bei Nord?” the trusted aide said in shock.
“Whether they have submitted or reached some agreement, anyway, the sky in West Spirit City is going to change. Surrender,” Li Liusi said.
As soon as Li Liusi’s order was given, the fighting in the City Lord’s mansion stopped immediately.
The corpses were thrown out, and a team of cleaners, who appeared out of nowhere, began to clean up the bloody City Lord’s mansion.
Soon, the City Lord’s mansion was cleaned, and the Black Assassins’ signboard above the mansion’s door was smashed to pieces and replaced with the City Lord’s mansion signboard that had been prepared long ago.
Qi Bei Nord, the new City Lord, took down the Black Assassins like a thunderbolt, and the restless small and medium forces did not dare to act rashly, waiting for the three major forces in the city to show their movements.
However, to their disappointment, the three major forces did not emerge or make any statement.
In the evening, Qi Bei Nord’s territorial law was formulated and not only posted in various gathering places in the city but also distributed free of charge.
The first article of the territorial law stated that the whole of West Spirit City and several surrounding towns belonged to Viscount Qi Bei Nord. Anyone entering this land must abide by the Viscount’s territorial law, or face punishment without mercy.
Furthermore, all transactions in West Spirit City were exempt from trading tax, and all merchants and residents were protected by the territorial law.
In addition, private armed forces were prohibited in West Spirit City, and after the promulgation of the territory law for three days, all gangs must be disbanded, or face the penalty of death.
The most crucial point was that fighting was strictly prohibited in the city, and violators would be punished severely.
The promulgation of the territorial law caused a sensation in West Spirit City, with some people cursing and some rejoicing. Which force in the city did not have private armed forces? Once they were disbanded, they would be at the mercy of Qi Bei like livestock.
But ordinary merchants and residents were overjoyed. Trading taxes were exempted, and they would even receive protection. There would be no people causing trouble or fighting in the city, so they could do business and live their lives peacefully. West Spirit City was a treasure land, as long as they were willing to work hard, and there are no gangs to oppress them, they could have a good life.
After the territorial law came out, the announcement of Qi Bei recruiting talents was also posted. The treatment was so attractive that people were tempted. In addition, as long as they had the ability and could accept discipline in the future, they could apply regardless of their past, except for those who have committed crimes such as rape and rebellion.
At first, no one dared to apply.
But the West Spirit City is never short of desperados. Some clever-minded people had already noticed that the wind is not right. With the strict territorial law now imposed in the city, their ferocity no longer had a market. It would be better to join the City Lord’s mansion, sweep away obstacles for the City Lord, and enjoy wealth and glory.
As long as someone takes the lead, the rest of the onlookers would also join in.
………
In a dimly lit room, ten people draped in silver robes sat inside, with a mysterious person wearing a golden robe sitting at the head of the table.
“Shadow Master, that Nord brat is too arrogant. We cannot watch him eat away at our interests,” one of the silver-robed people said sternly.
The golden-robed person raised his hand and spoke in a metallic voice, “We can’t underestimate him. Blood Wolves and Starfall have been too quiet. I feel something is not right.”
“Shadow Master, they may fear the power of the Nord family and don’t want to be the first to act,” another silver-robed person said.
“That’s also possible,” the golden-robed person nodded.
“This can’t go on. His power and influence are not stable right now, and it’s the best time to get rid of him. Once he builds up his army and becomes more powerful, he may immediately come after us,” said one of the silver-robed people.
“Do you have any good ideas?” the golden-robed person asked.
“Perhaps we can go and talk to Blood Wolves and Starfall, and unite against Qi Bei Nord,” suggested another silver-robed person.
The rest of them thought it was feasible and agreed.
………
Strolling leisurely in the spacious City Lord’s mansion, Qi Bei wandered around the courtyard. The City Lord’s Mansion was not bad, but compared to the Blood Wolf King’s castle, it was a bit too simple. No wonder the three major powers looked down on it.
There was a small stream in the backyard of the mansion, which was formed naturally by seven or eight springs. It surrounded the courtyard, and there were fish swimming in the stream, making for a beautiful scenery.
At this time, Huan Ying took off her shoes, rolled up her robes, and jumped into the stream to catch fish.
“Young master, the water is warm,” Huan Ying exclaimed in surprise to Qi Bei.
Qi Bei laughed. It was bitterly cold outside, but due to the temperature difference, the groundwater naturally felt warm.
Huan Ying happily went to catch fish, and surprisingly, she caught them all with ease, no matter how agile the little fish were. She would catch them and throw them back, occasionally letting out a laugh like a silver bell.
Qi Bei, on the other hand, sat down and looked straight at Huan Ying. She had her back to him, bent over to catch fish, her buttocks protruding and forming a tempting and full round shape, which was truly a beautiful sight.
“Young master, come join me,” Huan Ying waved to Qi Bei.
Qi Bei stood up, kicked off his shoes, and stepped into the stream, coming up behind Huan Ying.
At this moment, Huan Ying bent over and took a step back, and her well-proportioned hips bumped into Qi Bei’s lower body.
“Ah…” Huan Ying exclaimed and turned around, looking at Qi Bei’s mischievous smile, which reminded her of their first meeting in the Starry City. Wasn’t it like this too?
However, at that time, she felt angry, and now, it was embarrassment and joy.
“Young master, you’re so bad,” Huan Ying blushed and pouted. Suddenly, she leaned down, cupped some stream water, and poured it onto Qi Bei.
Qi Bei also became childish, cupping stream water and pouring it back. The two of them played in the stream, with Qi Bei occasionally maker Huan Ying scream or laugh.
After a while, their clothes were soaking wet. Qi Bei looked at Huan Ying’s alluring curves, and his gaze became hot.
