228: Return to Sunset City and draw circles with Papachi!

Ding! You have entered the map [Sunset City]!

Myriad Realms Kun passed through the spatial passage and slowly descended into Sunset City, where the five people disembarked.

As soon as Myriad Realms Kun was put away, a crowd of people surged from all directions, surrounding them.

There were both players and NPCs, all chattering away.

“City Lord Chen, my daughter is 38 years old. Could you give us a chance to have a simple meal together?”

“Chen Hero, I have a business deal I’d like to discuss with you. Could you make an exception?”

“Old Man Chen! I’m your fan, please sign an autograph for me!”

“Old Man Chen! I want to buy a shop. Since we’re all players, can I get a discount? Hey…”

“Chen…”

Listening to their words, Chen Beixuan and the others felt their scalps tingle, and their heads swelled.

It was public knowledge that Myriad Realms Kun was Old Man Chen’s mount. Even with a mask on during the award ceremony, he couldn’t avoid being investigated by those with ulterior motives.

Moreover, the lightning effect on him was a unique symbol, making it hard not to recognize him.

The five found it impossible to move, and just as Chen Beixuan was about to lose his temper and strike down these guys, soldiers arrived in time.

“Move aside! Move aside! Everyone move aside!”

The soldiers of Sunset City, who had fought demons for years, exuded a murderous aura when serious, their eyes as sharp as knives.

The powerful oppressive force directly pushed the crowd back.

Seeing all the irrelevant people blocked.

The leading squad leader hurried to Chen Beixuan, bowing respectfully.

“Sorry, City Lord, we are late.”

“Hmm, you know me?”

Chen Beixuan searched his mind but had no impression of him.

The squad leader nodded repeatedly and chuckled foolishly.

“Of course, I recognize you. I was there when you killed the demons here. I was just a small soldier then, and thanks to you, I survived. I wouldn’t dare forget.”

Chen Beixuan understood, nodded, and then, patting his shoulder, asked.

“Where’s Han Dapao? Where is He?”

With the teleportation array and the journey, by now He should have arrived.

“Vice City Lord Han is at the City Lord’s tent, currently handing over matters with Captain Papachee. Shall I take you there?”

“Good.”

The squad leader immediately beamed, gestured for them to follow, and then led the way.

For these low-ranking squad leaders, leading the way for Chen Beixuan was an honor and something to brag about.

At this point, Lu Ziming and Healer said they had something to do and left first.

Finally, only He, Xiao Lu, and Pedro remained.

Whoosh!

The canvas tent was lifted, and the three entered the camp.

Han Dapao and Papachee turned around, immediately smiling and rising to greet them.

“Uncle Chen, you’re back.”

“Chen Hero… Oh, no, I should call you City Lord Chen now, ha ha ha ha!”

Papachee laughed happily, seeming to gloat.

He had refused the position repeatedly before.

Now, it’s good, a direct appointment!

Let’s see how you can refuse now!

Finally, I can rest…

Chen Beixuan naturally knew what He was laughing about. He raised an eyebrow and reminded him.

“I’m taking over as City Lord. What’s so funny for you, a squad leader?”

At these words, Papachee’s smile instantly froze.

Damn!

That’s right!

Someone else being appointed City Lord, what does that have to do with him, a squad leader!

Retire, retire my ass!

Old Man Chen becoming his direct superior, could he still retire???

Damn, I was happy too soon…

Bitterness spread and diffused in his mouth.

He could only force a dry laugh, then silently went to a corner to draw circles…

Pedro’s eyes lit up. He was good at drawing circles!

He guaranteed they’d be big and perfectly round!

He felt a bit emotional, thinking back to when He and Master Chen were both Papachee’s subordinates.

Now their statuses had completely reversed. This was a case of choice being greater than effort.

“Little Pa, I’ll teach you how to draw circles…”

Pedro and Papachee went off to play.

“How is it, do you have confidence in doing a good job?”

Chen Beixuan punched Han Dapao’s sturdy pectoral muscles, both teasing and asking.

Han Dapao scratched the back of his head and chuckled.

“I have confidence! It’s just… there’s so much to learn at first, it’s a bit hard to remember…”

“But Uncle Chen, don’t worry, give me some time and it’ll definitely be fine!”

“Hmm.” Chen Beixuan nodded, then changed the subject and asked, “Didn’t the previous City Lord come for the handover? I haven’t met them yet…”

Speaking of this, Han Dapao became energized and said mysteriously.

“Actually, this City Lord… you have indeed met them. Guess who it is?”

“I’ve met them?”

Chen Beixuan was slightly stunned. After a brief thought, He blurted out.

“…Could it be Megan?”

He had found it strange when Megan was guarding the treasury. How could such a high-ranking figure be in Sunset City?

Thinking about it now, perhaps He was the City Lord.

Indeed,

Han Dapao clapped his hands and said, “Exactly, it’s them both! They handed me the City Lord’s token in the Imperial City.”

“No wonder, I was wondering why they were laughing so happily…”

Chen Beixuan was instantly speechless.

He was taking office, and the two old timers were retiring, how could they not be happy?

The two chatted for a few more moments, then moved on to the city’s income.

Han Dapao stated that too many people had come because of his reputation, and now most of the shops and land in the city had been sold, with even the residential areas fully booked.

He believed it wouldn’t be long before it became quite prosperous.

At that time, the tax revenue would be a huge inflow of funds. After deducting what was to be submitted to the national treasury, the estimated amount would be quite substantial.

Han Dapao stated that He was only acting as a caretaker, and all the profits would eventually belong to Chen Beixuan.

“Without you, there would be no me, Dapao. You can rest assured, I will definitely live up to your expectations.”

“Hey, what are you doing!”

Seeing Han Dapao about to kneel as He spoke deeply, Chen Beixuan grabbed his arm and pulled him up.

After thinking, He said, “I’ll only take half of the profits. The other half will be used to maintain the city’s expenses, as rewards, or for city construction. I only have one request for you.”

Han Dapao wiped the glistening tears from his eyes and said, “…Please tell me.”

“Walk the righteous path. Do not oppress the residents. If I find out you’re abusing your position to do bad things… I will absolutely not spare you.”

“Dapao understands.” Han Dapao stood straight, his eyes firm.

“Alright, don’t act like I’m dead. What are you crying about, big man?” Chen Beixuan scolded with a laugh.

The two exchanged smiles, and Han Dapao awkwardly scratched his head.

“Report!”

At this moment, a soldier’s voice suddenly came from outside the tent.

After being called in, the soldier knelt and reported.

“Reporting to the esteemed sirs, we just arrested a few troublesome vagrants and soldiers. Those vagrants insisted on seeing City Lord Chen. I was unable to make a decision, so I came to report.”

“What happened, explain it clearly.”

The soldier quickly said.

“It was a few vagrants and one of our soldiers. They had a conflict over competing to buy real estate, and it eventually escalated into a fight. They have all been arrested and locked up now.”

“But those vagrants kept shouting that they wanted to see City Lord Chen, and also said something about being family with City Lord Chen and that they would make us pay, so…”

The soldier didn’t continue.

But the few people in the room all understood, their gazes falling onto Chen Beixuan, their expressions strange.

Chen Beixuan, the person involved, was utterly bewildered.

What family?

Could it be that Lu Ziming and Super Dad had caused trouble?

It shouldn’t be…

“Hoh! How rare. Let’s go, let’s go see.”

He motioned for the soldier to lead the way, and the other people in the room all followed, ready to watch the drama unfold…

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