115: Chapter 115 Suddenly Awakened

After listening to Magistrate Mei Fang's report, the power of Law surrounding Shi Mu shone much brighter. After a moment of contemplation, a token hovered steadily in front of Magistrate Mei Fang.

"It has been so long, yet you are still as reliable as ever in your work. This is my personal token; if you encounter any emergencies again, you can contact me at any time.

Although I might not have time to spare in the Xuanxu Star Region, I can ask some friends to come over as soon as possible to resolve some of your troubles..."

Magistrate Mei Fang respectfully took the token, his face filled with gratitude.

"Many thanks for your reward, My Lord."

Thinking about those three hundred million divine power points per month, Shi Mu always felt a bit uneasy. He had also heard news that someone wanted to cause trouble in the Commission Temple earlier.

He didn't know what that Family was thinking, not even assigning some guardians to this young friend. Even a First-order junior who popped out of nowhere dared to come and cause trouble.

"Your arrangements are very good. A force that benefits the region like young friend Lin's should indeed be strongly supported. Some local Families, limited by their own vision, will likely have some resentment.

It's not just these Family forces, but also those short-sighted low-level rogue gods. As the magistrate, you must not let the young friend's painstaking efforts go to waste.

If you encounter those who are blind, do not be soft-hearted when you need to use thunderous means. You must let those people understand who is in charge in the county!

With me backing you from above, they won't be able to stir up any waves."

"This subordinate understands. From now on, I will definitely be more attentive. I will not let young friend Lin's Commission Temple receive any unfair treatment."

Upon hearing this, a satisfied smile appeared on Shi Mu's face.

"I am naturally at ease with how you handle things. If there is nothing else, you may go and get busy. I will have someone call you if there is anything."

"Understood, this subordinate will take his leave now."

Watching Magistrate Mei Fang's retreating figure, a divine light flickered in Shi Mu's eyes. Inside the Commission Temple, Lin Xiao, who was pondering matters, suddenly heard the voice of a strange man in his ear.

"I presume Magistrate Mei Fang must have mentioned me to you. I wonder if you are free now? There are some matters I would like to discuss with you in person."

"Is this what an Intermediate God is? The other party is currently at the county's divine mansion, right? To transmit sound directly over such a long distance..."

Being able to transmit sound meant being able to do other things too. At this moment, Lin Xiao really wanted to curse. These high-level gods were just too exaggerated.

How was he, a newbie who hadn't even left the newbie village yet, supposed to play?

"Since you have invited me, My Lord, how could I dare to refuse? I will come over right away; please wait a moment, My Lord."

"Hahaha, young friend, there is no need for such trouble."

Before the other party's voice had even faded, Lin Xiao felt the environment around him change. Inside a magnificent palace, a man in a black robe sat upright on the main seat.

"This junior greets you, My Lord."

"Young friend, there is no need for such formalities. I hope I haven't disturbed you by inviting you over so abruptly."

Following Shi Mu's words, an exquisite small table and a small stool appeared in front of and behind Lin Xiao.

"It is my honor to be invited by you, My Lord. How could it be considered a disturbance?"

"My time is limited. Once I finish the matters here, I will be going to the Xuanxu Star Region to take up my post. Therefore, I will speak plainly."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao bowed to the other party. As for the stool behind him, he did not sit on it for even a second. Shi Mu, however, acted as if he hadn't seen it and continued speaking on his own.

"Originally, I was a bit apprehensive about going to the Xuanxu Star Region, but now with your assistance, young friend, I feel much more at ease. However, I am not the type of person who takes money without doing anything..."

Following Shi Mu's words, four men in black armor instantly appeared in the main hall.

"This subordinate greets the Master!"

Shi Mu smiled and introduced them in the direction of Lin Xiao.

"The Black Armor Guard is the most elite personal guard by my side. These four are squad leaders of the Black Armor Guard, all of whom are of Peak Third-order Deity strength.

They command one hundred Second-order Deities and one thousand First-order Deities under their command. From now on, they will protect your safety, young friend. If you encounter any difficult matters, you can hand them over to them.

Even if you go to university, having them by your side will save you a lot of trouble."

After saying this, Shi Mu restrained his smile. He spoke to the four of them with a dignified expression.

"Xuan Liu, Xuan Qi, Xuan Ba, and Xuan Jiu. From today on, you are responsible for young friend Lin's safety. If there is even the slightest error, you do not need to return. Is that clear?"

Upon hearing this, the four of them respectfully knelt on one knee and cupped their fists towards Shi Mu in response.

"This subordinate and the others swear to guard Lord Lin's safety with our lives. If anyone wants to harm you, they will have to step over our corpses!"

Shi Mu turned his head and looked at Lin Xiao with a smile again.

"With them by your side, even if you encounter some Fourth-order Intermediate Deities, they will be able to buy you some time. I will definitely rush over at the fastest speed when that happens."

Looking at the four Third-order Deities not far away, it would be a lie to say Lin Xiao wasn't shocked. He had worked hard for so long and spent who knows how many resources.

Only then did he manage to gather twenty-some First-order Deities by his side, and the only Second-order Deity was a contract worker.

Yet this Intermediate God, just after one meeting, threw so many guards at him. There were even four Third-order Deities; how could this not shock him?

Of course, he also knew that these people were nominally responsible for protection. In secret, they definitely had tasks like surveillance on them. But so what if he knew?

With the other party's strength and means, if it weren't for considerations of his Bloodline, he wouldn't doubt for a second that the other party could simply imprison him.

"Anping County is still too small, and my current development is too slow. Just an Intermediate God can have such power; what about a High-rank God? What about those existences that transcend High-rank Gods? Once people who don't care about the Family appear, what should I do?"

With the smooth opening of the Commission Temple and daily income successfully breaking through over one billion, Lin Xiao's heart was actually a bit drifting.

The Third-order Deity magistrate addressed him as a nephew, and an Intermediate God with one hundred thousand deities under his command secretly wanted to register with him to get resources. With all this, how could he not drift?

He was only a Divine Being now; when he became a deity, an Intermediate God, a High-rank God, or even higher, what would it be like then?

Every time he thought about these things in the future, it was hard for him not to drift. Others needed to work hard and rack their brains to get resources. And for him, all he needed was time.

But today, at this moment, this Intermediate God's attitude and arrangements made Lin Xiao wake up from his drifting fantasy.

It made him realize that he was just a Divine Being under the name of the Family. Others wouldn't do anything to him, but they wouldn't care too much about his feelings either, just like these so-called guards.

Shi Mu thought of it and arranged it offhandedly. He didn't consider at all whether it was appropriate or whether Lin Xiao might have any thoughts about it.

Feeling this lack of autonomy deeply and clearly, Lin Xiao remained calm on the surface. But inwardly, he had already secretly made up his mind: his power must expand faster!

"My Lord is so concerned; this junior is truly flattered. In the future, I will definitely work hard to develop the Commission Temple and not cause trouble for you, My Lord!"

"Hahahaha, with a junior as serious and hardworking as you, why should we of the Human Race worry about not standing proudly at the Peak of the ten thousand races?! Work hard.

If there is anything I can help with, just tell Xuan Liu and the others. They will convey it to me."

Are they not even pretending anymore...