860: Chapter 820: Seeking Help 860: Chapter 820: Seeking Help In the Council Hall of Lu Manor, everyone sighed helplessly and shook their heads in turn.
Su Qianming raised his hands high, forcefully suppressing a smile as he scanned the assembly, “Gentlemen, when I become City Lord, I will certainly fulfill my duties.”
“Congratulations, congratulations…”
Everyone murmured helplessly.
Lu Chuan stood up, waved his arm, and said, “That will be all; you can go.
As for how exactly you’ll become City Lord, go and handle it yourself.
If anyone objects, send them to me.”
Su Qianming quickly bowed in thanks, “With your endorsement, I will surely become the City Lord of Forest City.
In the future, this place will belong to both our Su family and the Lu family.”
Lu Chuan smiled faintly, “Don’t speak so frankly; just go and deal with it.”
Su Qianming nodded repeatedly, then left the Council Hall, “Lu Manor Master, I’ll go now and bring the Seven-Star Nether Powder.
I’ll take it in front of you and hand the antidote over to you.”
Lu Chuan got up and put the chair back in its place, “Go find Gu Xiaorou.
Let her handle this matter.”
“If I wanted to watch you, would I need to use such lowly tactics as poison?”
Upon hearing Gu Xiaorou’s name, Su Qianming immediately understood.
No problem, I will come back later to find her.
As for the future of Lu Manor…”
Lu Chuan nodded lightly, without saying more.
With the implication clear, Su Qianming turned and departed.
The others also left the hall, disheartened, and reluctantly departed from Lu Manor.
Lu Chuan went to the entrance of Lu Manor and politely bid farewell to the influential figures of Forest City.
Watching carriage after carriage depart, Lu Chuan turned and was about to head back.
Suddenly, a voice called out to him.
“Lu Manor Master, please wait, I have something to discuss with you!”
Lu Chuan turned to look and to his surprise, he saw Dongfang Changzhi, the Manor Master of Dongfang Residence in Forest City, standing before him.
With an ingratiating smile, he quickly approached Lu Chuan.
“Young Master Lu, it’s been a long time.
I’ve missed you a great deal.”
Lu Chuan sized him up; this old fox was acting out of the ordinary today, showing such eager ingratiation that the word “please” might as well have been written across his face.
Clearly, there was something amiss with this guy.
Lu Chuan immediately thought of the City Lord position.
“Dongfang Changzhi, what brings you here?”
With an awkward smile, Dongfang Changzhi lifted the gift in his hands and said with a laugh, “You saved our Dongfang family’s young lord without a scratch.
I’m here specifically to express my gratitude to you.”
Lu Chuan smiled lightly and continued to ask, “And then?”
How about we go inside to talk?”
Dongfang Changzhi replied, still smiling.
Lu Chuan turned and entered the manor, with Dongfang Changzhi hurriedly following behind.
“Lu Manor Master, I’ve come here for another matter as well, I hope you won’t find me bothersome.”
“I’ve heard that Wan Changdong, the City Lord of Forest City, has died and that it was at your hands?”
“This news has spread fast, and now almost everyone in the city knows about it.”
“Everyone knows that you, Young Master Lu, are the man with the strength to have killed the City Lord!”
“If you were to become the City Lord, not a soul below you would dare utter a sound, and all would support you with both hands raised!”
Lu Chuan turned to look at him and shook his head slightly, “I have no intention of becoming City Lord.”
Dongfang Changzhi bowed his head with a smile, lightly coughing twice, “Is that so?
I know you have lofty ambitions and certainly don’t care about the position of a minor City Lord.
Since that’s the case, someone will eventually have to take on the role of City Lord of Forest City.
Otherwise, the city will descend into chaos, total chaos!”
“Such matters, none of us would want to witness.”
“And the new City Lord must have both strength and status; otherwise, though he may sit in the City Lord’s seat, he would face great resistance in exercising his power.
Therefore, I believe I would be very suitable to take on the role as the new City Lord.”
Lu Chuan looked at him, smiling as he asked, “You think you’re very suitable for this position?”
“Of course, do you think I’m up to the task?”
“Does my opinion matter?”
“Of course it matters, without your support, I wouldn’t be able to secure the position, I might not even get the chance to sit in it!”
Lu Chuan nodded slightly, “Indeed you wouldn’t be able to, because I already have a candidate in mind.”
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Changzhi was completely stunned, his whole body stiffening for a moment.
You already have a candidate?
You’ve already decided who will be the City Lord?”
“Such matters should not be taken lightly, making a hasty decision isn’t good.
Aren’t you going to think it over again?”
He hurriedly walked forward, looking anxiously at Lu Chuan.
Lu Chuan nodded his head naturally, saying, “What else is there to think over?
The person I’ve chosen is quite suitable.”
Dongfang Changzhi knitted his brows, asking in confusion, “Why choose him?
You don’t even know him!”
“What does it matter if I don’t know him?
He is loyal to the Lu Manor, willing to obey my commands, that’s enough.”
“You no longer have this opportunity, the position of City Lord of Forest City is already confirmed to be Su Qianming.
Anyone who objects is opposing me, Lu Chuan.
Dongfang Changzhi nodded helplessly, stepped back twice, and prepared to turn and leave.
“Fine, if the City Lord is from the Su family, then there’s nothing more to say.”
“Lu Chuan, Dongfang Cheng has been with you all along, helping you a lot.
Why can’t you do me this favor just this once?”
He turned back, looking at Lu Chuan with incomprehension.
“I won’t stay in Forest City for long.
If I were to leave, the Lu Manor, without a powerful guardian, might fall into danger.”
“I am doing this to leave a way out for Lu Manor.”
“I could look after Lu Manor.”
Dongfang Changzhi said.
“Forget it, I’m afraid by then, the Lu Manor might have to change its name.
It’s better this way.”
Dongfang Changzhi sighed helplessly, turned around, and left dejectedly.
Lu Chuan rubbed his forehead.
That day, so many people came to vie for the position of City Lord; the competition was simply too heated.
Lu Chuan returned to his estate and called for Li Xunying, preparing to leave the house.
He had received a pitch-black longsword from Duan Qianluo, but up to this point, he still didn’t know the specific details about the sword.
He had to find a master swordsmith for a proper appraisal.
To fully understand the quality of this precious sword.
After the appraisal, the sword could be given to either Gu Xiaorou or Gu Xiaosang to wield, which would certainly enhance their strength to a higher level.
For Lu Chuan, there was no need for him to take this precious sword.
Though the quality of this sword appeared high, it certainly was not superior to his own Soul Terminating Sword.
Therefore, it was unnecessary for him to wield another personal sword.
After calling for Li Xunying, the two walked out of the gates of the Lu Manor together, towards the most famous sword forging smithy within Forest City.