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Inside the City Lord’s Mansion, City Lord Gu Yan offered an apology to Zhong Qing.

"Sir, Phoenix Feather Sect has arrived. I have no choice but to receive them. Please forgive my inadequate hospitality."

"No matter, you go!"

Before City Lord Gu Yan left,

he said to the butler and servants, "Sir is not only my distinguished guest but also my lifesaver. You all must treat him with the same respect as you treat me. If Sir has any needs, you all must do your best to satisfy them, do you understand?"

"Yes, City Lord Gu Yan!"

All the maids, servants, and even the butler responded in unison.

Just like that, Zhong Qing settled down in the City Lord’s Mansion.

That night!

City Lord Gu Yan received the Phoenix Feather Sect envoy in the living room.

His name was Wang Liang!

He was an Inner Sect Disciple of the Phoenix Feather Sect, with a Realm in Three Yang First Realm.

Don't look at City Lord Gu Yan being a Three Yang Three Realm expert; Wang Liang was two minor Realms below him.

But when the two met, City Lord Gu Yan adopted an extremely humble posture.

"This subordinate, City Lord Gu Yan, City Lord of Wanbian City, greets Envoy Wang Liang."

Wang Liang appeared to be only twenty years old, but his true age was almost a thousand years.

"City Lord Gu Yan, this subordinate is burdened with a Sect mission, so I won't be polite with you!"

"I need your city guards to fully cooperate with me in searching for someone."

"Any problems?"

Behind him stood the entire Phoenix Feather Sect.

City Lord Gu Yan naturally dared not refuse.

"Since Envoy Wang Liang has spoken, Wanbian City's guards will naturally cooperate fully!"

"It's just that I don't know, who is Envoy Wang Liang looking for?"

"What is his name?"

Wang Liang clasped his hands behind his back, his face solemn, and paced in the hall, saying, "I don't know his specific name either."

"He was originally a mine slave in my Phoenix Feather Sect's Mystic Realm Mine industry, code-named 9527!"

"But he was audacious enough to lead all the mine slaves in rebellion, destroy my Phoenix Feather Sect's foundation, break my Phoenix Feather Sect's grand formation, and steal my Phoenix Feather Sect's ultimate treasure!"

"No matter if he flees to the ends of the earth, my Phoenix Feather Sect will surely drag him out and tear him to pieces!"

"Now, my Phoenix Feather Sect has already mobilized the forces of the entire Chaotic Land to search for this person."

"Next, the Wanbian City territory will be personally handled by me and City Lord Gu Yan."

"Please, City Lord Gu Yan, cooperate as much as possible!"

As soon as these words came out, City Lord Gu Yan's heart trembled even more.

Earlier, in the letter, he had already known that a major change had occurred in the Phoenix Feather Sect's Mystic Realm Mine.

But the specific details were not very clear.

Only now, when this Inner Sect Disciple of the Phoenix Feather Sect spoke, did he truly understand.

This was more than just stirring up trouble!

This was simply touching the Phoenix Feather Sect's reverse scale.

Whether it was rebellion, destroying its foundation, breaking the Phoenix Feather Sect's grand formation, or even stealing the Phoenix Feather Sect's ultimate treasure.

Each of these was enough to make the Phoenix Feather Sect tear him into pieces.

And yet, the other party, having committed such a heinous crime, could still roam free to this day; his methods were simply heaven-defying!

For a moment, City Lord Gu Yan felt a hint of curiosity and even a trace of admiration for the person who had committed the great crime.

The Phoenix Feather Sect had always been arrogant and domineering in this Chaotic Land.

For example, at this moment, an Inner Sect Disciple, flying the banner of the Phoenix Feather Sect, could make him, a minor City Lord, obey his every command.

Moreover, every year Wanbian City had to pay a large amount of taxes to the Phoenix Feather Sect.

Deep down, he was not close to the Phoenix Feather Sect.

It was just that due to the other party's power, he had no choice but to obey their orders.

Soon, Wang Liang took out a portrait.

"City Lord Gu Yan, this is the portrait of that rebel."

"Starting today, within three days, this portrait must be posted in every corner of Wanbian City."

"Not only that, but heavy troops must be stationed at every checkpoint."

"Once disguised or suspicious personnel are found, they must be strictly investigated!"

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Wang Liang was endlessly detailing the subsequent deployments.

But at this moment, when City Lord Gu Yan saw the portrait of the wanted person, his entire heart was stirred by endless gales and huge waves, and he had no time to pay attention to what the other party said next.

It's him!

How could it be him?

The person in the portrait was none other than Zhong Qing, who had previously saved his life from danger.

"Sir, is actually the major criminal being pursued by the Phoenix Feather Sect!"

At this moment, City Lord Gu Yan's mind was in a mess.

From the very beginning, when he saw Zhong Qing, he knew he was extraordinary.

Later, when the other party took action and saved his life from danger, he knew that his guess was correct.

The other party must have a great background.

But he never thought that the other party's background would be so great.

He was a major criminal pursued by the entire Phoenix Feather Sect.

"City Lord Gu Yan, are you listening to me?"

Just then, Wang Liang looked at City Lord Gu Yan with an unkind expression.

The latter quickly suppressed the shock in his heart. He rubbed his face to make his expression look more natural.

"Envoy Wang Liang, I will definitely follow your instructions. As long as that person dares to come, I will report his whereabouts immediately."

"Hmm! Very good!"

"As long as you can provide this person's whereabouts, the Phoenix Feather Sect will not let you work for nothing."

"The Sect's high-ranking officials will surely reward you heavily!"

However, City Lord Gu Yan was indifferent to this.

What reward could compare to the grace of saving a life?

He, City Lord Gu Yan, was not someone who would abandon righteousness for profit and betray his benefactor.

Indeed, once the Phoenix Feather Sect discovered Zhong Qing in his mansion, his City Lord's Mansion would inevitably face a purge.

But if it weren't for Zhong Qing, perhaps he would have already lost his life by now, and his beloved daughter might have also suffered a tragic fate.

At that time, how would the City Lord's Mansion be different from being wiped out?

If such a tragedy really happened, the Phoenix Feather Sect would not stand up for him.

Therefore, City Lord Gu Yan was very clear about how to choose.

He even thought about finding a time to properly warn the servants in the mansion to keep their mouths shut.

Thinking this in his heart, City Lord Gu Yan said, "City Lord Gu Yan will not fail Envoy Wang Liang's trust."

"I will definitely deploy the most stringent defenses."

He spoke solemnly, almost pounding his chest in an oath.

This made Wang Liang nod in satisfaction.

He felt that the other party was not only sensible but also remarkably loyal. And crucially, his strength was not weak.

If the other party's performance continued to be satisfactory, regardless of whether Zhong Qing's whereabouts were found, he intended to recommend him to the Sect.

Perhaps he could be given an important role!

Little did he know, this man who could be given an important role was directly performing a 'light under the lamp' act in front of him.

The major criminal he was searching for was currently in the same mansion as him.

This night!

Zhong Qing originally thought it would cause a storm.

But until dawn the next day, the mansion remained calm, and nothing happened.

In the following days, City Lord Gu Yan was so busy that his feet barely touched the ground. He left early and returned late every day, acting as if he would not rest until the rebel was found.

His serious attitude and meticulous execution of the Phoenix Feather Sect's orders made Wang Liang increasingly satisfied.

Even the look in his eyes towards City Lord Gu Yan became three parts more enthusiastic.

One day, the two met.

"City Lord Gu Yan, searching for the rebel will not yield results overnight."

"You should still rest when you need to. Whether it's being a person or doing things, it's about balancing work and rest."

City Lord Gu Yan, however, righteously shook his head.

"Envoy Wang Liang, the Phoenix Feather Sect's business is my business."

"Now that the rebel has not been found, how can I rest in peace?"

"There are still a few places left to patrol today. If I don't go, my conscience will not be at ease!"

As he spoke, City Lord Gu Yan led a group of people and hurried off to patrol.

This posture made Wang Liang himself feel inexplicably ashamed.

Because he found that in the matter of searching for the rebel, the other party was even more dedicated than him.

This made him feel even more.

City Lord Gu Yan can be used!

Not only can he be greatly used, but he should be heavily used!

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