The road is vague

Chapter 438 Lord of Yanyang City
a few days later.

After arriving in Yuan City via the teleportation array, Li Mo entered the secret headquarters of the Road Guidance Bureau.

Old Zhong, who was lying on the armchair looking at the intelligence scroll, rolled his eyes when he saw Li Mo enter the headquarters' secret room. He then threw the intelligence scroll aside in annoyance.

"You little rascal, you actually fooled even this old man! With your mere Golden Core cultivation, you dare to talk about reforming the Road Guidance Bureau!"

"Greetings, Lord Siming."

Li Mo stepped forward to massage Zhong Laogui's back and shoulders, and said with a grin, "So, what about now?"

Old Zhong grunted and lay back down on the armchair, closing his eyes to enjoy the moment.

"Hmph! With such a great reputation at the late Golden Core stage, and now that you have officially advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, I'm afraid there aren't many in the entire Great Qian Kingdom who can do anything to you. Hmm, a little to the left, yes, oh... sigh, all these old wounds, old ailments are starting to appear."

After enjoying himself for a while, Zhong Laogui's expression relaxed somewhat.

He opened his eyes and looked at Li Mo, his gaze gradually becoming serious.

"The teleportation array in the Wasteland has been repaired. It is currently classified as top secret and is of paramount importance to the Empire for the next hundred years. Are you going there now?"

"kindness."

Li Mo said in a low voice, "Everything is almost ready."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Laogui sighed softly and said in a low voice, "You've seen my condition. I've entered a state of energy leakage. If you have any plans outside, do them as soon as possible. I can still cover for you here in Yuancheng for the time being. But after I die, some things will be out in the open, and then it will be up to you."

"I see."

After responding in a low voice, Li Mo reassured Zhong Laogui, then got up and left the secret room, entering the main hall.

"See the Commander!"

The four had been waiting there for a long time, and upon seeing Li Mo, they all showed excitement.

Two of them are the Thousand-Faced King and Princess Dai.

After thirteen years of hard work, the two have made numerous outstanding contributions and have completely integrated into the Road Guiding Bureau system, obtaining the position of a fifth-rank commander. To advance further, they will have to consider choosing sides. If they want to go any further, they can only wait for Li Mo to become a Master of Fate.

The other two are Wang Chao and Ma Gan.

Both of them are Golden Core cultivators and are the Town Support Envoys of the Road Guiding Division. They are both trusted confidants cultivated by Li Mo within the Road Guiding Division at the behest of Old Ghost Zhong. They are also the construction talents for the Road Guiding Division's expansion branch in Yanyang City. The specific organizational structure and construction tasks will depend on these two.

Although the two were high-ranking officials of the fourth rank, it would be almost impossible for them to advance further under normal circumstances.

Starting from the third-rank commander, unless granted special favor by the emperor, each position will be filled by a specific person.

The reason why the two were willing to follow Li Mo was that they were both helpless and alone in the court, but they were unwilling to stagnate. They were also chosen by Zhong Laogui and recommended to Li Mo because of their real talents.

After learning the inside story, the two also regarded Li Mo as a long-term investment.

After more than a decade of hard work, it's finally time to make our mark!

"set off!"

With Li Mo's command, he took the lead in leaving the headquarters of the Road Guidance Bureau, and the four of them immediately followed.

The five arrived at the Military Affairs Department of the Ministry of War. After going through tedious procedures, they finally arrived at the teleportation array, surrounded by beams of spiritual light.

Li Mo keenly sensed that the spiritual power activating the teleportation array did not originate from a high-grade spirit stone, but from a Nine Nether Soul Stone.

He vaguely saw countless orc souls being transformed into soul crystals by the power of the great array, and now being broken down into pure spiritual energy to serve as the energy source for activating the teleportation array.

"It seems that the Empire has officially established a secret workshop for processing Nine Nether Soul Stones, and the old dragon's status in the Holy Monarch's heart has risen even higher."

Amidst the violent stretching and twisting, the five people left Yuancheng.

After a dizzying moment, Li Mo regained his senses and realized that he had arrived in another secret room with a teleportation array.

"Congratulations, everyone. You have arrived at Yanyang City in Qingqiu Mountain."

After the two old men looked over, one of them said in a low voice.

When Li Mo realized that both of them were at the Nascent Soul stage, he felt a chill run down his spine. These two were most likely from the Six Doors.

After bowing to the two men, he led the five of them away from the teleportation array.

After several turns, the five arrived at a grand hall, where a plump middle-aged man greeted them with a smile.

"I am the Pacification Commissioner stationed here by the Pacification Office. You have come all the way from the Great Qian Dynasty. I cannot inquire about your official business. However, if you encounter any trouble or have any questions, you are welcome to come and consult me ​​at any time."

The Thousand-Faced King chuckled softly.

"This is the city lord of Yanyang City. You must remember him well in the future."

Upon hearing this, the portly man couldn't help but look at Li Mo.

Li Mo chuckled and said, "It's been ten years since I left here. I wonder if these rabbit people still recognize me as their city lord."

Say it.

Li Mo then led the four of them to the streets of Yanyang City and noticed that there were six Yanyang Knights in front of the teleportation pavilion.

Two of the Flame Sheep Knights stared blankly at Li Mo, the Thousand-Faced King, and Princess Dai before finally reacting.

"Greetings to the Lord City Lord!!"

The two rabbit-men leaped down from the Fiery Sheep and bowed respectfully to Li Mo.

The remaining four rabbit-people then realized what was happening and respectfully bowed as well.

These six were among the city's earliest Flame Sheep Knights, and thus had a deep impression of Li Mo. Wang Chao and Ma Gan, seeing this, looked at him with a hint of reverence. It seemed this future Lord of Fate was indeed extraordinary. At the same time, the two couldn't help but feel curious, observing everything around them.

The streets were filled not only with rabbit people, but also with fox people, minotaur people, turtle people, as well as pig people, badger people, werewolves, dog-headed people, and so on. Their sizes and appearances varied greatly, and each had its own role, which filled Wang Chao and Ma Gan with wonder.

However, it is clear that the rabbit people occupy a dominant position in Yanyang City.

"kindness."

Li Mo gestured for the six to dispense with formalities, and after inquiring about the city's recent situation, he learned that an elders' council had been established in the city, consisting of five rabbit people, four human people, and one fox girl from Silver Fox City.

After a moment's thought, he summoned three sound transmission talismans.

"Fellow Daoist Li, Senior Qian, Senior Dai!"

Master Jin Gui was the first to arrive.

Although he was still wearing that dazzling golden tortoise shell, his entire demeanor was completely different from before. He looked noticeably more confident and prosperous, as if he had completely adapted to life here.

Zhao Pingan and Liao Qunan also arrived shortly afterward.

After a brief conversation, Li Mo gained a deeper understanding of the current situation in Yanyang City. He learned that among the four human elders of Yanyang City, in addition to Jin Gui Shangren, Zhao Ping'an, and Liao Qunan, there was another one who was the Zhenfu Envoy of the Zhaofu Division, whom he had just met, named Jin Shanzhao. He had a pretty good relationship with the three of them.

"Young Master Li!!"

Just as the group was talking, Qianqian arrived with a group of rabbit people.

As the most beautiful woman in the Flame Rabbit Clan, Qianqian's appearance immediately caught the attention of Wang Chao and Ma Gan. However, when the two saw the rabbit girl transform into a fragrant breeze and rush straight into Li Mo's arms, they exchanged a knowing glance with smiles on their faces, the meaning in their eyes self-evident.

Such a grand display immediately attracted the attention of other alien races in the vicinity.

A deer-man selling gems on the street looked on with envy.

"Just who is that human? Why would so many important figures from Yan Yang City come to greet him personally?"

The pig-man beside him had his eyes on the rabbit girl, Qianqian.

He was breathing heavily, his greasy tongue constantly licking his lips, his eyes yearning to tear off her clothes and indulge in his debauchery.

"What a slut."

"Go mining, go mining, don't block the way!"

A kobold barked at the ratman miner in front of him and told him to keep going.

Li Mo smiled slightly, indicating that Qianqian had important business to attend to. Qianqian obediently stepped aside, and then two rabbit-people elders whom Li Mo was quite familiar with stepped forward.

"Lord Li, during your absence, Yan Yang City has undergone sweeping reforms. At the request of Silver Fox City, an elders' council has been established. Our rabbit-people tribe has five elders, and these two are the newly appointed chieftains and the most powerful warriors of the Yan Rabbit tribe!"

Li Mo looked at the two rabbit-men. He had a slight impression of them. One of them was the leader of the seventy Flame Sheep Knights sent by the Flame Rabbit Tribe in response to the call from Silver Fox City.

"It's you guys, congratulations!"

The Flame Rabbit tribe now has its own chieftain, demonstrating that these rabbit people have been gradually growing stronger over the years.

Then Li Mo couldn't help but show a hint of curiosity.

"Wasn't it said there were five elders?"

“Young master…I am the last rabbit-man elder.”

Qianqian's words startled Li Mo slightly, but he then laughed and nodded before being led by the rabbits to the city lord's mansion.

night.

The fox-woman elder from Yanyang City arrived late.

"Elder Youlan of the Silver Fox Clan greets Your Excellency, City Lord."

Li Mo smiled slightly and handed the milk wine in his hand to the other party.

"Elder, there's no need for such formalities. How are Your Majesties Silver Eyes and Silver Bells? I haven't had a chance to pay my respects since my return."

"Your Majesties are well, but..."

Youlan's sudden change of direction made Li Mo stop what he was doing and look at her in surprise.

"However, in the battle of the Forbidden Sea, the Spirit Fox Ancestor spared no effort to protect the Thousand Ridges Land by activating the Spirit Transformation Divine Power, which greatly damaged his vitality. After returning to Spirit Fox City, the two Queens went to Spirit Fox City to guard it day and night, exhausting themselves and becoming mentally and physically drained."

"This……"

Li Mo was momentarily stunned.

This is a true Nascent Soul stage being.

That Stone Demon Master is at least one level below him.

In the civil war among the Hundred Clans of the Misty Lands, which lasted for several years, the duration was short but the intensity was incredible. At least several beings of this level were involved, and countless small tribes became history.

"I understand. Once things are settled in Yanyang City, I will immediately go to pay my respects and pray for the Spirit Fox Ancestor."

The legitimacy of his position as the city lord of Yanyang City stems from this Spirit Fox Ancestor.

After all, Yanyang City is one of the subordinate forces of the Nine Fox Clan of Qingqiu Mountain.

After so many years of investment and construction by the Great Qian Kingdom, it can barely be considered a large tribe.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Li Mo solemnly announced during the gathering of the ten elders of Yanyang City that he would establish a branch of the Road Passage Office based on the fox people and rabbit people here, and enjoy the official rank and salary of the Great Qian Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)