Imperial Wind City wasn't one of the twenty-four major cities in the Eastern Region. It was only a medium-sized city.
City Lord Lu Yang was 55 years old this year, but he was only a Half-Zongshi.
Moreover, he was a very weak semi-Zongshi. Back then, he had barely managed to reach this step with the help of medicine.
His potential had already been exhausted, and it was impossible for him to break through to the Grandmaster Realm in this lifetime.
It was precisely because of this that Lu Yang was sent by the Imperial Court to become the City Lord of Imperial Wind City.
For example, the previous City Lord of Quanzhou City. Although he was also a Half-Zongshi, he was able to become the City Lord of Quanzhou City, one of the 24 major cities, because he still had potential and had the hope of breaking through to the Zongshi realm.
Lu Yang was the City Lord of Imperial Wind City. He no longer had any chance of ascending the position. His future was already cut off.
This time, the Ninth Prince's unexpected visit to Imperial Wind City gave Lu Yang hope.
It must be known that the cultivation resources allocated by the Imperial Court to the City Lords of large and medium-sized cities were completely different.
Even if Lu Yang did not think for himself, he had to think for his son and daughter.
That was why he did his best to entertain the Ninth Prince and wanted to show his face in front of him.
If the Ninth Prince gained power in the future, he could take another step forward with just a few words.
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That night, the sky and earth were as dark as ink.
Thunder rumbled in the sky, and white lights lit up.
The heavy rain poured down, drenching the world.
The torrential rain of Imperial Wind City was not as prosperous as it appeared on the surface.
The dark and damp corners were filled with all kinds of dangerous beasts, ready to tear apart innocent and weak prey at any time.
Tonight was a good day to kill. Since Nangong Ye was here, someone was destined to die tonight!
"Rumble!"
A huge bolt of lightning split open in the sky. This bolt of lightning twisted and turned, piercing through the entire sky and illuminating the dark earth.
When the lightning was extinguished, eight silent figures suddenly appeared on the roof of the City Lord's Mansion.
Nangong Ye placed his hands behind his back and held an umbrella for him.
He looked down silently. In the main hall of the City Lord's Estate, there was a sea of orioles singing and dancing.
In order to curry favor with the Ninth Prince Qin Xian, Lu Yang had invited all the courtesans of the Imperial Wind City's brothels over.
Qin Xian sat on the main seat, hugging two young girls on his left and right. One of them fed him wine, and the other picked up food for him.
Lu Yang sat beside him, and the banquet was filled with laughter.
The commander of the Imperial Army, Dan Qi, drank alone without Hua Kui accompanying him.
He was responsible for the Ninth Prince's safety, so he only drank a little.
The Ninth Prince couldn't help but smile when he saw Dan Qi's serious expression. He raised his wine cup and smiled at Dan Qi."Commander Shan, don't be so serious at the banquet.”
"It's rare for City Lord Lu Yang to host a banquet. Of course, we have to enjoy it.”
Dan Qi raised his wine glass and drank it in one gulp."Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, but I am responsible for protecting Your Highness 'safety and dare not slack off.”
"Hahahaha, Commander Shan is really conscientious.”
Lu Yang laughed when he saw this. He also raised his wine cup." Come, this City Lord shall also toast to the Commander.”
After saying that, he raised his head and finished the wine.
Dan Qi couldn't refuse and also finished the wine in his cup.
After a few drinks, Dan Qi also drank a lot of wine. He waved his hand repeatedly and said,"Enough, enough, Your Highness. If you continue drinking, this subordinate will be drunk. I'm afraid I can't guarantee Your Highness's safety.”
Qin Xian laughed out loud." You worry too much, Commander Shan. There are so many guards in the City Lord Manor. What kind of danger can you encounter?"”
As soon as he finished speaking, a cold wind suddenly blew in from outside, causing the thinly-dressed courtesans to tremble.
Dan Qi was about to speak when he smelled a faint scent of blood in the cold wind.
His expression changed drastically, and he quickly pulled out the long saber at his waist. He took a step forward and landed in front of Qin Xian.
There were thirty-six Imperial Army soldiers with him. They lined up in front of Qin Xian, pointing their long sabers at the door with wary expressions.
"What do you mean? Commander Shan?"
Seeing Dan Qi's actions, Lu Yang was puzzled.
When the dozens of dancing girls from the brothel saw this, they were so frightened that they panicked and screamed as they hid in a corner.
"Be careful, Your Highness."
"There's a bloody smell in the air. An assassin has entered." Dan Qi's expression was grave.”
Qin Xian knew that Dan Qi wouldn't shoot without thinking. He crushed the wine cup in his hand and his face instantly darkened.
"How is this possible?"
City Lord Lu Yang did not believe it. He walked to the door and shouted,"Men, come quickly."
"Where did everyone die?"
However, there was no response to his shout. There was only thunder and rain in the air.
"Puff!"
In the rainy night, a sword light suddenly flew over. The sword light flew like a shooting star, and in a flash, it hit the screen behind Qin Xian.
Everyone focused their eyes and saw that it was a sharp sword.
Qin Xian looked at his own reflection on the blade, and his expression was a little panicked.
He was only an inch away from the sword stabbing into his head.
City Lord Lu Yang was brought around by the sword light and faced the Ninth Prince Qin Xian.
He covered his throat and wanted to speak, but his windpipe had already been cut open.
He roared a few times and fell headfirst, completely losing his breath.
Dan Qi's expression changed drastically as he hurriedly roared,""Protect His Highness!"
He then turned to the Imperial Army and shouted,"Form the formation!"
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