After reminding Nighteye to watch Zhuji, Qianye followed the group to the city lord’s mansion and entered the study.

The room was decorated in dark colors. The french windows added to the grandeur of the room, providing great views of the city and beyond. One could even see the rolling waves of the great river. In truth, the city lord’s mansion wasn’t that tall. The reason for the good scenery was still because the other buildings were too short.

There was a middle-aged man standing before the windows. He was clad in combat attire, but there were some luxurious details on his clothing that gave away his unique status. His martial fashion also served as a reminder that he wasn’t just a city lord but also the most powerful warrior in this city.

When Qianye walked into the study, the man turned around and sized Qianye up with his slender eyes. Then, a smile appeared on his lips. “Who would’ve thought Mr. Zhao would be so young. It truly fills me with shame to be struggling at the champion level at this age.”

Qianye bowed, saying, “City Lord Su flatters me.”

Upon detailed inspection, one could see that this city lord possessed...