858: Chapter 818: Vacant City Lord Position 858: Chapter 818: Vacant City Lord Position Gu Xiaorou followed Lu Chuan into the mansion, still wearing a worried expression on her face.
“Lu Chuan, if the City Lord dies, Forest City will fall into chaos.
When that happens, the various resources managed within the City Lord’s Mansion will be completely divided up by all sorts of powers.”
“Once there is no one who can suppress the situation, those below won’t easily submit, and the chaos will only intensify.”
She spoke with great concern.
Lu Chuan, however, didn’t seem to think much of it, “This is a minor issue.
There should still be some capable people among the City Guards in the City Lord’s Mansion.
When I have time, I’ll meet with them.”
“During this period, there will certainly be individuals from other powers coming to offer their services uninvited, and things will become lively hereafter,” Gu Xiaorou said helplessly.
Lu Chuan asked, “Why would they come here to offer their services uninvited?”
“Obviously, it’s to seek your support.
You are now the strongest person in Forest City.
If any one of them wants to become the City Lord, they must secure your support; otherwise, even if they can take the position, they won’t be able to hold it steadily,” she explained.
Lu Chuan nodded slightly, “Got it.
If anyone comes to visit, we’ll talk about it then.”
After dinner, Lu Chuan returned to his room.
Following his meal, Lu Chuan called for a meeting within the mansion.
In the Council Hall, all levels of personnel from Lu Manor were present.
They sat in two rows, all looking seriously and solemnly at Lu Chuan.
“Everyone is here, right?
Then I’ll cut to the chase.”
Lu Chuan scanned the room and then continued, “Here’s the situation.
City Lord Wan Changdong, he’s already dead.”
“A perfectly fine person, how could he just die like that?”
“Didn’t he just break through to the Martial Saint Realm not long ago?
Who in Forest City could kill him?”
Soon, the group realized something.
Lu Chuan gave a faint smile, “That’s right, I killed him.”
“He kidnapped Dongfang Cheng of the Dongfang family to use against me.
This is a big matter, as everyone knows that Dongfang Cheng’s status is extraordinary.
If he died here, it would cause a significant impact,” he said.
“Therefore, I killed the City Lord, including the shadowy figure behind him.”
Lu Chuan continued, “Now, with the City Lord dead, Forest City will enter a period without official control.”
“There might be some unfavorable situations happening, such as the decline in public security, lax maintenance of the city walls, along with various malicious human activities.”
“During this time, everyone should focus on their own duties and avoid getting involved.”
“I will find a suitable candidate for the City Lord during this period and support him to take the position.”
As soon as he said this, there was immediate murmuring among the attendees.
“Supporting a new City Lord?”
“If it’s someone our Lu Manor is boosting into power, then that new City Lord must be someone who is pro-Lu Manor!”
“Exactly, if we’re going to support a new City Lord and we have the capability, we must support someone who has good relations with our Lu Manor to take the position,”
“This is a great opportunity for our Lu Manor.
If someone from our Lu Manor takes over Forest City, we will be the unrivaled power here!”
Lu Chuan turned his head to look at Gu Xiaorou, “If we support the new City Lord, managing the Lu Manor within Forest City will become much easier for you.”
“In this period, do you think you can manage Lu Manor?” Lu Chuan asked.
Gu Xiaorou nodded repeatedly, “Of course.
When I was in the secular world, I saw many elite businessmen who managed much more complicated large companies.
Compared to managing this small Lu Manor, that’s way more difficult.”
“I believe I can manage it, though my strength might be a bit lacking, making my presence less imposing,” she admitted.
Lu Chuan nodded slightly, “Take this and break through your Realm as soon as possible.”
“Don’t let this delay your progress in cultivation,”
Gu Xiaorou took a small bottle from Lu Chuan’s hand and, upon closer inspection, was shocked to see the words “Heavenly Essence Pill” written on it.
“This elixir pill, it can be a great help to cultivation!”
Lu Chuan wrapped his arm around her shoulder and said softly, “What are you thanking me for, we’re all family here.”
Gu Xiaorou pursed her lips and smiled, then put the elixir pill into her pocket.
Lu Chuan looked at the others and continued, “There’s nothing else to say, starting tomorrow, lets all get back to our own business.”
He then dispersed the group.
Lu Chuan took Gu Xiaorou back to the main house, where Gu Xiaosang was sitting in the main hall engrossed in an ancient tome.
“Sister, you’re back?”
Gu Xiaosang stood up and walked over to Gu Xiaorou.
“I heard that your good friend Dongfang Cheng was captured.
What’s the situation now?”
Gu Xiaosang looked at Lu Chuan curiously.
“Are you questioning my abilities?
Of course, I rescued him.”
what about the City Lord?”
Gu Xiaosang nodded slightly, “The City Lord is dead…
doesn’t that mean Forest City is now without management?
This won’t do at all!”
Lu Chuan looked at her and asked, “Do you have any wise suggestions?”
you let me be the City Lord?
I want to experience what it’s like to hold a high position.
She looked at Lu Chuan excitedly.
Lu Chuan shook his head decisively, “Are you out of your mind?
Do you think Forest City is a giant kindergarten?
You think I’m only capable of managing a kindergarten?
You really underestimate me!”
Gu Xiaorou glanced at her and said, “Xiaosang, stop messing around.
You can’t be the City Lord.
The City Guards are all brawny men; you can’t suppress them.”
“I was just speaking off the cuff, but if someone as unrelated to the position of City Lord as me is thinking about it, then others probably want it even more.”
“Wait until you’re better; soon enough, a whole bunch of people will come to bother you.”
Lu Chuan shrugged helplessly, “It doesn’t matter, don’t worry about that.”
Just then, a knock on the door sounded.
“Is Young Master Lu Chuan present?”
At once, someone came in through the door and quickly approached Lu Chuan, “The Family Head of the Su family of Forest City has come to visit, saying he has business with you.”
I haven’t even heard of his name.
Forget it, let him come back tomorrow.
I’m tired and need to rest today.”
Well, okay, I’ll let him know to come back tomorrow.”
The caretaker turned and left, and Lu Chuan shook his head helplessly, “Tomorrow the troubles will all arrive.”
After his lament, he went to wash up, rest, and get into bed to sleep.
The next morning, shortly after Lu Chuan got out of bed, he heard a series of knocks on the door.
“Is Young Master Lu present?”
He recognized the voice from last night, “What do you want?”
“Today, even more visitors have arrived; they all say they want to see you.”