Chapter 33: Making Spring City Bigger and Stronger

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

A piece of news quickly became a hot topic.

It was still about the special role [Treasure Chest Merchant].

The fact that he scored more than 7000 points in the provincial mock exam was too shocking. His best score in the past was only around 1000 points.

“How did he do it?”

“I seriously suspect that he used undetectable cheating methods! We have to investigate this thoroughly! We have to investigate this thoroughly! We have to investigate this thoroughly!”

“I, Ye Liangchen, agree to the real-name system!”

“That’s more than 7000 points!”

“700 rare monsters like the Golden Knight! I don’t believe that a third-year high school student who has just changed roles can accomplish such a feat!”

The internet was abuzz.

However, the Ministry of Education only sent a clarification message and did not respond to it again.

The people who were waiting to get the gossip obviously did not buy it. They all rushed to the official account of the Ministry of Education and crazily attacked.

The next day, at the City Lord Manor.

City Lord Xu Yun had been busy dealing with official matters all morning. He only had time to rest for a moment at noon.

After a simple lunch, he sat on the recliner and heard his subordinate knocking on the door.

“City Lord, the guild leaders request an audience!”

“Bring the guild leaders to the guest hall.” Xu Yun originally wanted to take a nap at noon, but it seemed like his plans were foiled.

After a while, Xu Yun went to the living room to meet the guild leaders.

“City Lord Xu, congratulations!” Guild Leader Xu Jie of the Mage Guild cupped his hands as soon as they met and congratulated them with a smile.

“City Lord, congratulations!”

“Congratulations!”

Xu Yun was stunned.

“Guild Leaders, what are you doing?” Xu Yun’s mind was filled with question marks.

“Are you playing dumb?” The Knight’s Guild’s Guild Leader Zhou Nian smiled and said, “How can you not know about such a big matter?”

Xu Yun smiled bitterly and said, “If you have something to say, just say it directly… I’ve been busy the entire morning and my mind is a mess. I really don’t know what you’re talking about…”

As he spoke, he waved his hand and gestured for the guild leaders to sit down.

“Haven’t you heard about Xu Yuan?” Xu Jie took the tea from the City Lord and blew on it.

“Xu Yuan?” Xu Yun was stunned.

“Yeah! It’s that treasure chest merchant, Xu Yuan,” said Nie Caizhe from the Priest Medical Association with a smile.

“He got an amazing result in the provincial mock exam yesterday!”

This matter…

Xu Yun had heard about it.

But this… If they wanted to congratulate someone, they should congratulate Xu Yuan, right?

What did it have to do with him? Xu Yun was puzzled.

“Young friend Xu Yuan has obtained such a shocking result. Won’t he be able to participate in the National Individual League next month? He’s the hope of our Spring City now!” Nie Caizhe said.

Xu Yun was stunned.

“If he can represent our Spring City to participate in the National Individual League and obtain a good ranking.” Zhou Nian took a sip of tea and paused before continuing, “As the City Lord of Spring City, aren’t you…”

Although he didn’t say anything.

But Xu Yun already understood.

Spring City.

It was located at the border of the Dragon Country, quiet and nameless.

Its presence was too weak, so the resources allocated to it were pitifully little!

Xu Yuan could stand out in the provincial mock exam, proving that he had the ability to participate in the National Individual League and try to get a good ranking.

Xu Yuan was already a celebrity on the Internet.

If he could get a good ranking in the national event…

The Spring City that had nurtured this young talent would naturally receive more attention.

As the City Lord of Spring City, Xu Yun might be able to rely on this to obtain more resources!

Xu Yun instantly became excited.

He was assigned to this small border town and had endless work to do every day. He was so busy that he was overwhelmed.

But the returns were… pitifully little!

If he could get more resources.

Then, he, Xu Yun, might be able to get some benefits from it!

And rise!

Xu Yun’s fat body instantly stood up. He was extremely excited and quickly paced around the living room.

After thinking for a long time, he made up his mind.

Turning around, Xu Yun glanced at the guild leaders present.

After the resources from the higher-ups were given to Spring City, these people who were the guild leaders of the professional guilds in the small border cities would naturally reap many benefits.

“Where’s Guild Leader Luo?”

Only then did Xu Yun realize that Guild Leader Luo of the Assassin Alliance was missing.

“Guild Leader Luo’s family had some issues, so he took a few days off,” Xu Jie replied.

Xu Yun suddenly understood. He had also heard of this matter. Guild Leader Luo Jun’s nephew had died in an accident in the secret realm examination hall.

“Come!” Xu Yun waved his hand and gestured to the guild leaders. “Have some tea!”

The group of people gathered in the living room for a long time and only dispersed at two o’clock in the afternoon.

After Xu Yun sent off the guild leaders, he learned about Xu Yuan’s schedule for the day from his subordinates.

He immediately went out and found Xu Yuan.

When he came, Xu Yuan was thinking of going out to level up.

“Young friend Xu Yuan.” Xu Yun greeted him with a wide smile, “Congratulations! You’ve achieved a good result!”

“You flatter me.” Xu Yuan waved his hand.

“Say…” Xu Yun looked around and asked with a smile, “Miss Lin isn’t with you?”

“No.”

“Uncle Lin took her on a long trip, saying that she was going to visit some hunting master,” he replied.

Lin Zhenhua really did a lot of things just for his daughter!

This Conqueror of the Red Land, who had never liked to trouble others, did not hesitate to lower his status and beg for help from all sides for his daughter.

It could be said that he had put in a lot of effort.

“City Lord Xu, is there something you need from me?” Xu Yuan was puzzled. “Today’s box has already been reserved for someone else!”

“No, no, no!”

“I’m looking for you for something else!” Xu Yun hurriedly waved his hand.

“I’ve booked a table at the Spring Water Tea House. If you don’t mind, would you like to come with me?” He paused for a moment before extending the invitation with a smile.

Xu Yuan thought about it.

Since he had nothing to do anyway, he might as well follow him and take a look.

This old fellow wouldn’t come here for no reason. Presumably, he had something to ask of Xu Yuan.

With Xu Yuan’s current strength, protecting himself was no longer a problem. He basically did not need the protection of other factions.

However, he still had to show respect to the City Lord!

He got into Xu Yun’s car and went to the Spring Water Tea House.

As soon as they sat down, Xu Yun personally poured tea for Xu Yuan and said with a smile, “Young friend Xu Yuan, have you heard of the National Individual League?”

Xu Yuan glanced at him.

Why did this old fellow bring this up?

“Actually, it’s like this…” Xu Yun went straight to the point.

As Xu Yuan drank tea, he listened attentively to Xu Yun drawing out the future development of Spring City with a smile on his face.

No matter how nice the old man’s words were, no matter how touching his promises were…

Xu Yuan’s reply was only one word.

No!

This was such a trivial matter.

He really was not interested in it.

“Young friend Xu Yuan, you are also from Spring City…” Xu Yun’s mouth was already dry from talking. “Don’t you want to see your hometown getting better and better day by day, thriving and prosperous in the future?”

“Yes, I do,” Xu Yuan nodded without hesitation.

Xu Yun was overjoyed when he heard that.

“City Lord, I saw your strength the first time I saw you!” Xu Yuan said with a serious expression.

Xu Yun was excited.

This… Was this kid going to change his mind?