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Chapter 430 Dongyang City

Manager Qian led Lin You into a more secluded inner room, dismissing his attendants. The mercenary air on his face had vanished, replaced by a deep solemnity and a hint of barely perceptible grief and indignation.

"Don't hide it from your lord,"

Shopkeeper Qian sighed, his voice a little hoarse, "We were all exiled from Mingdu to this godforsaken Dongyang City back then. It was called border guard duty, but it was really just exile."

He gave a bitter smile: "Just because we were once... the old emperor's people."

Lin You listened quietly without interrupting.

"After the old emperor's sudden death, the new emperor ascended the throne and was ruthless. We old officials naturally became thorns in their side. Openly and secretly, countless colleagues were poisoned."

A trace of sorrow flashed in Manager Qian's eyes. "Over the years, there have been many people like you, sir, who have come to inquire about information. Among them, nine out of ten are spies sent by higher-ups, using all sorts of methods to extract information. Once someone shows even the slightest sign of not forgetting their former master, they will be ruined and their families destroyed in the blink of an eye."

"The reason we've survived to this day is because we're cautious and patient enough."

Manager Qian looked at Lin You and said, "Therefore, I was just testing you a bit, and I hope you won't take offense. I'm just... afraid of being tricked again."

Lin You nodded, indicating his understanding: "I've come here to tell you that the former Crown Prince is still alive. Furthermore, he is gathering strength, preparing to seek justice, and looking for trustworthy and reliable subordinates."

Upon hearing the name "former crown prince," Manager Qian's body trembled slightly, and a complex light flashed in his eyes, containing surprise, doubt, and a faint glimmer of hope that had almost been extinguished.

But he quickly calmed down, shook his head, and said with a wry smile, "My lord, so many years have passed. People's hearts are fickle, and the world is unpredictable. Now the royal family is at its zenith, and its power and influence are overwhelming. Who would dare to do such a head-risking business? Besides..."

He paused, looked at Lin You, and said with a scrutinizing gaze, "Forgive my bluntness, but I don't know if what you say is true or false. Without proof, we dare not easily trust anyone anymore."

Lin You smiled mysteriously: "Manager Qian, soon... the Sun Moon Empire is about to undergo a major upheaval."

He took out a specially made token from his pocket and placed it on the table. The token was entirely black, engraved with intricate patterns, and in the center was an ancient-looking character "Xu". This was one of the tokens that He Caitou had specially given to Lin You before he left the academy, to be used to contact his old subordinates.

Manager Qian picked up the token and examined it carefully for a long time, his brows furrowing slightly.

He was just a small tavern owner, and his rank in Mingdu was not high back then. He did not recognize such a high-level token representing the Crown Prince's status.

"This……"

Manager Qian looked troubled. "Sir, please forgive my poor eyesight, but I can't understand this token."

Lin You was not surprised. He took back the token and said calmly, "It's alright. You just need to pass on my words and the news that 'the former Crown Prince is not dead and there will be a great change' to the person in charge here."

Shopkeeper Qian pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Alright! I'll go and inform the City Lord right away. However, I can't guarantee whether the City Lord will be willing to see you."

An hour later.

Inside a spacious study in the Dongyang City Lord's Mansion.

Lin You met Song Yi, the city lord of Dongyang City.

Song Yi was about fifty years old and had a burly build, but his left leg was empty, clearly indicating that he had suffered a serious injury and was now disabled.

He sat in a large wheelchair, his face resolute, his eyes bright and piercing. Even with his disability, he still exuded a battle-hardened aura.

"So you're the young man Qian Wansan mentioned, the one who claims to have brought news of the former crown prince?" Song Yi got straight to the point, his voice steady and powerful, carrying an undeniable air of authority.

Lin You calmly met his gaze: "Exactly."

Song Yi sized up Lin You, his eyes sharp as an eagle: "Young man, I don't care who sent you, or what your purpose is. We have long since severed ties with the former royal family. The grudges and affections of the past are all in the past. We just want to live peacefully in Dongyang City and don't want to get involved in any more conflicts."

He paused, a hint of warning in his voice: "I won't make things difficult for you, but please don't spread your rhetoric here. I, Song Yi, am responsible for the people of this city. If I take one wrong step and arouse the suspicion of Mingdu, I'm afraid the people of this city will all 'accidentally' die tragically under the fangs of the 'Sea Soul Beast,' leaving no trace of their bodies!" Lin You sensed the resolve and helplessness in his words, a strange expression appearing on his face: "City Lord Song, do you mean that even if the opportunity is right in front of you, you intend to turn a blind eye?"

He stepped forward, his tone slightly seductive: "If, and I mean if, a major upheaval really occurs in Mingdu, and the imperial power is shaken, wouldn't this be an opportunity for you to clear your name, be reborn, and even... advance further?"

Song Yi snorted coldly, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes: "Opportunity? With your greenhorn like you? What convincing evidence do you have? Young man, if it weren't for you using the old emperor's name, you wouldn't even have the right to see me today!"

Upon hearing this, Lin You was not angry at all. Instead, he chuckled and said, "Oh? So, Lord City Lord wants to ask me for some advice?"

"consult?"

Song Yi laughed as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world, and was so angry that he laughed, "Hahahaha! What an arrogant brat! I, Song Yi, have spent half my life on the battlefield, and even though I am crippled now, not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can act so presumptuously in front of me!"

Before he finished speaking, a powerful surge of soul force suddenly erupted from Song Yi, sweeping through the entire study like a tangible whirlwind! The writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstone on the desk were scattered everywhere, and the air seemed to freeze.

Title Douluo? It's definitely the aura of a titled Douluo, but due to injuries, it seems his cultivation has regressed.

Song Yi stared coldly at Lin You, determined to teach this arrogant brat what true power was and what an insurmountable gap was!
However, to his surprise, Lin You stood motionless in the center of that violent pressure, not even the hem of his clothes fluttered, and there was even a playful smile on his face.

"Hmm?" Song Yi frowned and increased the output of his soul power.

The oppressive force intensified, and the wooden structure in the study began to groan under the strain.

Lin You, however, acted as if nothing had happened, and even... yawned.

"Impossible!" Song Yi exclaimed in disbelief. He was a level 91 Title Douluo, and even with his disability and diminished soul power, he was not someone a young man who looked to be under twenty could easily withstand!

Just as Song Yi was deeply shaken, an even more powerful and profound aura, as vast and boundless as the starry sky, suddenly erupted from Lin You's body!
【The Heart of the Mountains】!
boom--!
Song Yi felt an overwhelming force crashing down on him, instantly crushing the pressure of his soul power.
He was struck as if by lightning, let out a muffled groan, and the wheelchair beneath him was so shaken by the force that it slid back several feet before crashing hard into the wall and coming to a stop.

"puff!"

Song Yi felt a sweet taste in his throat, and almost spat out a mouthful of blood, but he forced it back down, his face instantly turning as pale as paper.

He stared at Lin You in horror, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief: "You...who exactly are you?!"

So young, yet possessing terrifying strength far beyond his imagination.

This is definitely not something an ordinary young person can possess!

Lin You slowly withdrew his aura, and the study returned to calm, as if the thrilling confrontation had never happened.

He looked at Song Yi, whose face was deathly pale, and a faint smile appeared on his lips: "Now, does City Lord Song still think that I am not qualified to discuss cooperation with you?"

In terms of soul power, I am inferior to you, but in terms of aura?

You've really kicked the hardest rock in the area!
Song Yi took a few deep breaths, suppressing the turmoil in his heart.

He realized that the young man in front of him was definitely not as simple as he appeared.

There is probably an unimaginable force hidden behind him.

Perhaps, this really is an opportunity.

This was an opportunity that these exiled former officials had been waiting for for many years.

He remained silent for a long time before finally speaking, his voice slightly hoarse but also carrying a hint of seriousness: "What kind of cooperation do you wish to offer, sir? Please tell me."

(End of this chapter)