35: The position of city lord will be held by Madam.
Su Shengyuan no longer teased these people.
Since no one jumped out for him to slap in the face, he had to get down to business.
Ji Ruoyun made him very satisfied.
So he didn't mind helping Ji Ruoyun one more time.
Moreover, in the future, if he needed Ji Ruoyun, with Ji Ruoyun becoming stronger, it would be like having an extra trump card.
"Now that Lord Jun has fallen, as the saying goes, a country cannot be without a ruler for a day, and a city cannot be without a lord for a day."
"This Saint sees that all the Jun Family branches are gathered here today, why not take this opportunity to elect a City Lord to preside over the overall situation?"
Hearing Su Shengyuan's words, everyone immediately understood.
Young Master Su was going to intervene in the affairs of Sunset City.
However, they dared not refute him.
And they also knew who Young Master Su was going to recommend, so even if they were unwilling, they could only accept it.
Ji Ruoyun's beautiful eyes flowed with emotion.
She hadn't expected Su Shengyuan to be so considerate.
Now that Jun Tianhong had fallen, along with many other strong cultivators from his lineage, it was simply wishful thinking for Jun Xiaoyao's lineage to continue occupying the City Lord position.
Once Su Shengyuan left Sunset City, she and Jun Xiaoyao would likely face suppression from the other branches of the Jun Family.
But now it was different; once Su Shengyuan expressed his support, the other branches would not dare to disobey.
Su Shengyuan was paving the way for her and Jun Xiaoyao.
Jun Xiaoyao was also ecstatic, already seeing Su Shengyuan as a Heavenly God sent to him by Heaven.
If Su Shengyuan supported him as City Lord, no one in Sunset City would dare to object.
Thinking of himself soon taking charge of Sunset City, Jun Xiaoyao was incredibly excited.
However, what Jun Xiaoyao didn't expect was that Su Shengyuan's strong stance was entirely exchanged by Ji Ruoyun's beauty and charm, in the style of Wei Wu.
"Oh? Do none of you have anyone to recommend?"
Seeing that none of the Jun Family Elders kneeling below spoke, Su Shengyuan feigned surprise.
At this moment, the Jun Family Grand Elder slowly raised his head and said obsequiously, "It's all up to the Saint's decision. The Saint's Divine Might is vast; we dare not speak carelessly."
"It's all up to the Saint's decision!"
Since the Grand Elder had spoken, the Elders from the other branches all said the same, not daring to show any dissatisfaction.
Su Shengyuan sat back down, picked up his wine cup, and drank it all.
"In that case, the position of City Lord shall be held by..."
Everyone's breathing became tense.
Although they already knew the City Lord position would fall to Jun Xiaoyao, they couldn't help but feel nervous.
"It shall be held by Madam!"
As the words fell, everyone suddenly looked up, their eyes revealing expressions of disbelief.
Let a woman be the lord of a city?
Ji Ruoyun was also somewhat surprised.
She thought Su Shengyuan would support her son for the City Lord position.
She never expected him to choose her in the end!
Jun Xiaoyao was equally surprised, but he quickly composed himself.
He pondered why Su Shengyuan would support his mother as City Lord.
His mother was at the Peak of the True Person Realm; even though she was a woman, she could suppress some petty individuals.
Moreover, his mother had Su Shengyuan's support!
It was more perfect than having a younger generation like him as City Lord.
Jun Xiaoyao mentally rationalized Su Shengyuan's decision.
Instantly, he felt Su Shengyuan's image in his heart grow infinitely taller.
Young Master Su was meticulous, considering everything so thoroughly!
"What? Do any of you have an opinion?"
Su Shengyuan's expression gradually grew indifferent, and his gaze became somewhat cold, as if he were an ancient god seated above the Nine Heavens, devoid of any emotion.
"We wouldn't dare!"
"Greetings, City Lord!"
"Greetings, City Lord!"
...
The Jun Family Elders below, seeing Su Shengyuan's expression turn cold, dared not delay and immediately began to pay respects to Ji Ruoyun.
"Haha, why are you all kneeling? Come, come, let the music and dance continue!"
With the City Lord position settled, Su Shengyuan's face returned to its usual gentle and amiable expression.
After everyone returned to their seats, they were all cautious, not even daring to breathe loudly.
At this moment, they felt the helplessness of accompanying a ruler as if accompanying a tiger.
The guests were all pleased, and the banquet dispersed.
Jun Xiaoyao was dead drunk, constantly saying that Young Master Su was a good person.
Even though he was completely intoxicated, he still mumbled words of admiration.
And next door to him, as the moon hung over the willow trees,
"Saint, why did you let me, um, become the City Lord?"
Ji Ruoyun's voice was intermittent as she asked Su Shengyuan.
Su Shengyuan smiled, "Madam, do you not wish to return to the Ji Family? When Madam grows to a certain level, the Ji Family will surely reopen its doors for Madam, and for now, letting Madam be the City Lord is just a beginning."
"This Saint is willing to give his full support. Moreover, now that Madam is this Saint's person, this Saint will surely do his best to fulfill Madam's wishes."
Ji Ruoyun fell silent upon hearing this.
She was incredibly moved!
Her desire to return to the Ji Family was just a thought she casually brought up after discussing the origin of life with Su Shengyuan one time.
She hadn't expected Su Shengyuan to actually remember it!
This undoubtedly moved her greatly.
"Saint, Ruoyun can do it."
"From now on, please don't call me Madam. If the Saint is willing, you can just call me Ruoyun."
As for Ji Ruoyun asking Su Shengyuan why he let her be the City Lord, Su Shengyuan's answer was not wrong.
He indeed wanted Ji Ruoyun to return to the Ji Family!
The Ancient Ji Family and the Su Family had many conflicts between them, constantly fighting over countless years, and at serious times, they would even wage war.
So Su Shengyuan's action was also a pre-emptive move, preparing for future plans concerning the Ji Family.
...
"Is the Saint leaving today?"
Ji Ruoyun, dressed in a red gown, was already fully dressed and asked reluctantly.
Su Shengyuan enjoyed Ji Ruoyun's unique tenderness and nodded.
"Yes, I've been delayed in Sunset City for quite some time, and I still have some matters to attend to. However, it's been an honor to know, meet, and interact with Ruoyun!"
Ji Ruoyun's beautiful eyes showed disappointment upon hearing this.
"I'm truly reluctant to see you go!"
"Then let Ruoyun relieve the Saint's worries one more time."
"I am willing to bow down to the Saint!"
Su Shengyuan was very satisfied!
His eyes slightly closed, revealing an expression of refreshed vigor.
Without the right tools, how could one do the delicate work!
The Nine Yang Heavenly Spirit Body, the Primordial Forbidden Body, and the Prison Suppression Saint Body were Su Shengyuan's strongest foundations.
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