Blue Phoenix Chapter 7 – The City Lord

Upon issuing the invitation, “The City Lord would like to welcome you to our humble city,” the red-uniformed guard deepened his humble bow. “Please follow me to the City Lord’s mansion where you may take up residency for as long as you wish.”

Hui Yue nodded in reply and slowly followed the guards. Everyone who previously followed closely behind them now spread out to allow them an easy passage. None of them could easily forget how the snake-woman had just killed at least three men with one swipe of her tail.

Hui Yue once more walked at a leisurely pace through the town, observing everything around him. He quickly noticed that they had taken a roundabout way to reach the City Lord’s mansion. Despite this, Hui Yue understood the layout of the streets.

The City Lord’s mansion was small in comparison to the one from Riluo City, yet the size was still quite large. It was definitely larger than the mansion that Hui Yue had bought.

Walking out of the mansion, more red-uniformed guards appeared, all of which were at the Practitioner rank. They showed the utmost respect towards Hui Yue and his followers. The leader, who was walking in front, seemed proud to be leading the way.

Walking past several residences, they finally arrived at a city hall where they were led inside. This open hall had no separations, only elaborately carved wooden pillars. At the end of the hall five seats were placed, and in the center was a middle-aged man seated with two grey-haired men on either side of him.

Black shining hair and a beard adorned the middle-aged man’s face, framing his intelligent but haughty eyes as he looked at Hui Yue with great interest.

The robe he wore was clearly made from material much more luxurious than that of any of the citizens. Even the guards’ red uniforms seemed somewhat lackluster next to him. Golden threads had been used to make an embroidery of the four divine beasts.Two were on the front of his garment while the other two were on the back.

Looking at this man, Hui Yue estimated him to be around the same rank a

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