I only reached the Foundation Establishment stage at eighty years old, and then the system appeared.

Once the city was built, its total population was 460 million, of which 10 million were unregistered wild people and scattered deities who came from nearby areas during the city's construction.

Yang Hongbo concentrated all ten million people in one area, since they were the only outsiders in the entire city.

To better manage this population of ten million, Yang Hongbo has significantly increased the number of patrols in the area, with nearly two million people patrolling the region 24 hours a day.

But then something strange happened. One day, Yang Hongbo was in the city lord's mansion, discussing Maple Leaf City's foreign economic and trade development with his father, when suddenly a patrol captain came in to report.

"Lord, a strangely skilled individual has appeared among the outsiders!"

"Oh, how so?"

"I don't know if it's due to his cultivation technique or some kind of treasure, but lately he's always been out at night. When he encounters a patrol team, he hides himself and only continues his activities after the patrol team leaves."

"When he moves, even those below the level of a deity cannot detect him with their divine sense; only the eyes can see him. But when the patrol comes, he conceals himself, and at that point, even the eyes cannot see him. Passing by him, one would think there is no one there!"

"If it weren't for the fact that the Divine Lord secretly patrols for three days every month, this person would still have gone undiscovered."

"So what did he do to get your attention?"

"Uh, what he did only happens in the mortal realm. He was a thief."

Even Yang Hongbo couldn't help but laugh. He hadn't seen a thief in years, and he never expected to encounter one in the realm of gods.

Thinking back to my past life, the profession of thief was quite a prestigious sect, with thief ancestors, thief gods, and thief immortals emerging one after another.

"So what did he steal?"

"Well, it's really bizarre. He would steal the undergarments and other clothing from pretty female cultivators!"

Wow! The lingerie thief from his past life? I never would have guessed! Could this guy have been reincarnated as well?

Underwear is a private matter for women, no matter where it is, which explains why no one has reported it to the police yet!

"Bring him to me!"

"Yes, sir!" The captain withdrew.

Soon, the underwear thief was brought before Yang Hongbo. He was so frightened that he trembled all over, but he was only a Divine Warrior Realm cultivator, so it was normal for him to be frightened!

"What's your name?"

"My...my sir, my name is Mei Congsheng, Mei as in plum blossom, Cong as in 'from,' and Sheng as in 'sage!'"

"You weren't reborn! That's quite a unique name!"

"I, the city lord, now have a few questions for you. You must answer them truthfully!"

"Yes, Lord City Lord!"

"Fine liquor!"

"..."

"A gathering of heroes!"

"..."

"The earth shakes the high hills, revealing a timeless beauty of streams and mountains!"

"..."

"Overthrow the Qing and restore the Ming!"

"..."

Damn it, he knows nothing when asked, he really hasn't been reborn!

"Cancel his household registration and kick him out of the city!"

"Yes, sir!"

Two patrolmen dragged the man, whose legs were trembling with fear, out. At that moment, a group of women ran out from the back room, including his wife, apprentice, and daughter-in-law.

"Husband, what did you mean by those questions you just asked?"

"Well, I asked these questions to confirm where he was from, but he couldn't answer a single one of them."

"Husband, why don't you ask me too!"

"Alright, alright! Overthrow the Qing and restore the Ming!"

"Cassia seeds!"

"Master, Master, I answer goji berries!"

"Sigh! It seems you two are both from the mortal realm!"

Immediately, a group of women burst into laughter!

"Master, what are the correct answers to these questions?"

"I don't know either, it depends on how they answer."

"Hmph, Master, you won't even tell the truth!"

Yang Hongbo patted her head, "Alright, alright, you're so grown up now, why are you still acting like a child with your master!"

"Tomorrow I'll post a notice in the area with the migrant population. After all, many of these underwear items are valuable; someone should be able to claim them. I'll leave this to you guys. Who wants to go?"

"Master, Master, I'm going!"

Several other women also raised their hands.

"Then why don't you two come together? You're both women, so when someone comes to claim something, just ask what it is and what kind of markings it has. Don't make things difficult for them."

"Alright, Master, I'm not a little kid anymore!"

That was the end of it, but unexpectedly, a month later, something else happened.

That day, Yang Hongbo was handling city affairs when a city guard rushed in, knelt on one knee, and said urgently, "City Lord, something terrible has happened! A gang has appeared in the area with a large migrant population. They are extorting their neighbors. Originally, they only targeted migrants, but now they have expanded their extortion efforts, and even the shop owned by a medium-sized family that you brought with you has been affected!"

Yang Hongbo's brows furrowed instantly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. He said in a chilling voice, "How dare they! Do they think this entire city is a place where they can do whatever they want?"

The city guard hurriedly said, "Lord, that family has sent people to ask for help. They said that the gang is very arrogant and threatened that if they don't pay a huge protection fee, they will make it impossible for their shops to stay in the city."

Yang Hongbo slammed his fist on the table and roared, "This is outrageous! Issue my order: dispatch a large army to accompany me to that area with the high concentration of migrant workers. I want to see what this gang is capable of!"

Soon, a team of elite warriors assembled. Yang Hongbo, riding a towering wolf, led the team in a grand procession towards the area where the migrant population was concentrated. His face was grim throughout, his heart burning with rage. He had initially held a sliver of leniency towards the migrants, believing that as long as they behaved themselves, they could live peacefully in the city. But the appearance of this gang had completely shattered that leniency.

When they arrived at the area where the migrant population was concentrated, they found it in chaos. Many shops were closed, and there were very few pedestrians on the street. Everyone's face showed fear and unease. Yang Hongbo shouted, "Where are you gangster bastards? Get out here for me, the city lord!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a group of men wielding sharp blades and with ferocious expressions surged out from all corners, surrounding Yang Hongbo and his companions. Leading them was a tall, burly man with a face full of scars; surprisingly, he was a Divine Lord. He sneered, saying, "You're the city lord? Hmph, don't think you can do anything to us just because you brought these men! In this area teeming with outsiders, we're the bosses!"

Yang Hongbo looked at him coldly and said, "How dare you! Extorting your neighbors and blackmailing shops—do you know this is a capital offense?"

The burly man laughed loudly, "Death penalty? In this dog-eat-dog world, whoever has the strength is the law! If you know what's good for you, you'd better leave with your men obediently, otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite!"

Yang Hongbo, enraged, laughed coldly and said, "So this is your version of the law of the jungle! Today I'll show you that in Maple Leaf City, I am the law! Charge! Wipe out all these gangsters!"

At his command, the elite warriors charged at the gangsters like tigers descending a mountain. Instantly, shouts of battle filled the air, and the glint of swords flashed. Although the gangsters were ruthless, they quickly found themselves at a disadvantage against the well-trained and well-equipped warriors.

Seeing the situation was dire, the burly man pulled a black pill from his robes and swallowed it. Instantly, his body swelled, his muscles bulged, and his strength increased dramatically. He brandished his magical broadsword and charged towards Yang Hongbo, shouting, "So what if you're the city lord? Today I'll take your head!"

Yang Hongbo sneered and calmly drew his divine weapon, a longsword that gleamed with a cold light. Without dodging, he slashed out, cleaving the gang leader and his sword in two.

Seeing their leader killed, the gangsters' morale plummeted, and they all tried to escape. But the Divine Legion wouldn't let them get away so easily. They quickly surrounded the gangsters and captured them one by one. After a fierce battle, tens of thousands of gangsters were all captured and brought to justice.

Looking at the captured gangsters, Yang Hongbo said coldly, "You villains, who have committed countless atrocities in my city, today is your end! Throw them all into prison and interrogate them thoroughly. We must find out if there are any other forces behind them!"

The gods responded in unison, "Yes, Lord City Lord!"

Afterwards, Yang Hongbo reassured the frightened shop owners and residents, promising to strengthen security in the area so they could live in peace. The shop owners and residents were extremely grateful and praised Yang Hongbo's wise decision and decisive action.

After dealing with the matter here, Yang Hongbo led his team back to the City Lord's Mansion. He sat down, pondered for a moment, and then said to the city guards beside him, "Pass on my orders: from today onwards, strengthen patrols and management of areas with high concentrations of migrant workers, double the number of patrol teams and the frequency of patrols, to ensure that such incidents do not recur. At the same time, establish a reward system for reporting criminal gangs to encourage residents to actively report such activities; a substantial reward will be given for any verified reports!"

The city guard quickly replied, "Yes, Lord City Lord! I will go and convey your orders immediately."

Following this incident, the security situation in Maple Leaf City was further strengthened, and the areas with large migrant populations returned to their former prosperity and tranquility.