After Qin Zi and Mu Qianyun left, Mu Yuncang sent away the maids, servants, and guards next to him.
Finally, only he and Qin Chuan were left on the rooftop.
He glanced at the gradually dimming sunset and asked, "I wonder if Brother Qin is interested in... working for the imperial family?"
"Why do you say that?"
Qin Chuan revealed a surprised expression.
Mu Yuncang said, "The City of Sishui, three thousand miles to the east, has lost its master."
"Are you interested in becoming the City Lord of Sishui? If you want to go, I can recommend you to the City Lord's mansion of a high-level city."
Qin Chuan was silent for a moment.
Then he looked at him and asked, "Brother Mu, you should have a lot of brothers and sisters, right? Why did you choose me?"
Could it be that they didn't add money[1]?
Mu Yuncang laughed and said, "Actually, I also know that Brother Qin has some doubts, but I'm really sincere."
"I've been in Xunyang City for many years and I'm quite familiar with Brother Qin's ability, so I believe that you're qualified for this position."
"If you become the City lord of Sishui City, our two cities will be adjacent to each other, and we have some personal relationships. In the future, we can take care of each other."
He laid his cards on the table.
It was to form alliances!
"This..."
Qin Chuan pretended to be silent for a while.
This silence lasted for a long time.
The main reason was to buy time. After all, he wanted to buy time for his son to commit crimes!
After a long time, he frowned and said, "It's good to be the City Lord, but my cultivation doesn't seem to be enough for the position."
The Nine Sun dynasty was divided into 36 main cities.
And under the jurisdiction of each main city, there were more than a dozen second-grade cities, which were the size of Xunyang City.
The City Lord of a main city had to be at least at the seventh level of the Pure Yang realm.
And the City Lord of a second-grade city had to be at least at the half-step Pure Yang realm!
His current cultivation was only at the ninth level of the Origin Core realm, and he was still half a step away from the half-step Pure Yang realm.
Although he suspected that his "Perfect Origin Pill" was sufficient to take him to the half-step Pure Yang realm, but... being modest was a better idea.
"Hahaha, so Brother Qin is worried about your cultivation! You don't have to worry about this. As long as you become the City Lord, the imperial family will bestow a Pure Yang Pill, and breaking through to the half-step Pure Yang stage won't be a problem."
Mu Yuncang smiled and waved his hand.
"Pure Yang Pill? If that's the case, then doesn't that mean that anyone can become the City Lord?" Qin chuan frowned and asked.
"That's not true."
Mu Yuncang shook his head and said, "If you want to become the City Lord, you must meet some conditions."
"First, you must be a loner who does not belong to a family."
"Second, you must have been the family head or first elder of a family before and have proven your talent."
"Thirdly, your cultivation must be at least at the peak of the origin core stage, your foundation must be stable, and you must have the potential to break through."
When Qin Chuan heard this, he suddenly came to a realization.
It seemed like he indeed met the requirements, but... it was impossible for him to become the City Lord.
It was also impossible for him to be inferior to others.
The main reason was because... he had just bragged to his cheap son that he was an invincible expert, and in the blink of an eye, he became a dog for the imperial family.
That would be a slap in the face!
He has to maintain his persona.
Even if they did not do well now, he still had to maintain a free identity, in order to play it cool at any time...
A free man was a man of leisure.
And once he became an official, even if it were a high-ranking position, below one person and above ten million, it was still a lowly position!
But, uh...
Even though I've decided not to be a City Lord...
I have to stall for time.
Thus, he continued, "Can you tell me about the situation in the Sishui City?"
Mu Yuncang was silent for a moment, then he frowned and said, "To be honest, the current situation there is not very good."
"Sishui City is more prosperous than Xunyang city, but the few families in the city are very difficult to deal with, and not easy to manage."
There was one more thing he didn't say.
That was... the previous Sishui City Lord seemed to have been assassinated by the people of these families.
He didn't dare to say it for the time being.
He was afraid that if he said it, the City Lord in front of him, whom he had found with great difficulty, would immediately give up.
After all, there were rewards for recommending a suitable candidate. Moreover, he would also benefit from the promotion of the recommended candidate in the future!
"Is that so..."
Qin Chuan muttered to himself again. This time, it took longer than the last time.
Mu Yuncang also knew that this was not an easy decision, so he patiently waited for him to think about it.
Finally, a scream was heard.
"Young Master Qin, what are you doing!"
This voice was filled with shock and anger, as if the person did not know what to do.
"Qianyun!!"
Almost instantly, Mu Yuncang's expression changed drastically. Then, without any hesitation, he jumped off the rooftop and ran in that direction.
"What's going on?!"
Qin Chuan also pretended not to know anything and followed him.
...
In the garden.
Mu Qianyun's right hand was covering her left shoulder. She gritted her teeth and looked vigilantly at Qin Zi, who was in a frenzy.
She was shocked and angry!
Why did this young man, who was polite just now, suddenly go crazy?
That punch had hurt her shoulder. If she hadn't dodged in time, she would have been hit in the chest.
"Kill!"
Qin Zi's face was red. Like a drunken man, he raised his fist and smashed it at Mu Qianyun again.
He was like a crazy lion, extremely aggressive.
"Stop!!"
At this moment, an angry and dignified roar sounded. Then, a red light struck and sent Qin Zi flying more than ten meters away. He fell to the ground in a sorry state.
Whoosh!
Mu Yuncang appeared in front of Mu Qianyun and protected his daughter behind him. Then, he looked at Qin Zi coldly and scolded, "Who asked you to assassinate my daughter? Speak!"
"Kill!"
Qin Zi had long lost his mind. He got up from the ground and raised his fist as he rushed towards Mu Yuncang.
"HMPH!"
Mu Yuncang snorted coldly. A wave of power spread out and crashed into Qin Zi's body.
"Pu--"
Qin Zi spat out blood and flew backwards. Under the violent shock, his mind became slightly clearer. However, he became more agitated and rushed towards Mu Yuncang again.
"Stubborn!"
Seeing this, Mu Yuncang's expression darkened. He gathered his power with his right hand and slapped out.
"Hua!"
A huge scarlet red palm whizzed towards Qin Zi. There was even a flash of lightning in the palm!
This was the power of a half-step Pure Yang realm. If it hit Qin Zi, he would be crippled even if he didn't die!
At this moment, he didn't show any mercy, nor was he willing to show any mercy.
So what if it was Qin Chuan's son?
He didn't have much of a relationship with Qin Chuan to begin with. This time, he invited Qin Chuan over just to discuss the matter of the Sishui City. In the end, it was only for the sake of benefits.
This kid almost hurt his daughter, so he must be severely punished!
"Ah! This is?!"
Under this life and death crisis, the alcohol and medicinal effects on Qin Zi instantly disappeared by more than half. He completely sobered up, dropped his dagger on the ground, and stopped on the spot with a pale face.
"It's over..."
Looking at the crimson palm that covered his vision and was quickly coming over, he closed his eyes in despair.
"Boom --"
In the next moment, a huge heat wave spread out, causing his clothes to flutter and his black hair to flutter wildly.
But...
"I didn't die?!"
He opened his eyes in surprise and saw a familiar figure standing in front of him.
That person stood there quietly, his white clothes fluttering in the shock wave. His figure was tall and straight, and his back was like a mountain!
Looking at this back, his nose turned sour.
Father!!!