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The whispers carried far on the wind, but Cheng Zhuo didn't turn around or care.

He followed Gao Wang for about half a mile, where a luxurious, all-black hovercar was quietly parked at the foot of the snow slope.

The car body has no extra decorations, except for a very small Bai family emblem printed on the door.

The driver bent down and opened the car door.

Gao Wang made a "please" gesture.

Cheng Zhu bent down and sat down, with Elder Yueying following closely behind.

The interior of the carriage was very spacious, with soft leather seats and warm tea drinks on the coffee table, isolating it from the wind, snow and noise outside.

The airship slowly rose into the air and merged into the high-altitude airway.

Cheng Zhuo leaned back in his chair, his gaze sweeping across the rapidly receding snowfield scenery outside the window, and casually remarked:

"Chief Steward Gao has resided in Tianji City for a long time; he should be familiar with the recently emerged Ice Ruins, shouldn't he?"

"The younger generation in the clan mentioned it, and I, an old man, know a little about it."

"I wonder if the steward has ever heard of the legend of the 'Angler'?"

Gao Wang paused, holding his teacup, and looked up at him. "Lord Cheng, you're looking for another King Card, aren't you?"

"That's right, I went in and looked around today, but I couldn't find anyone."

"It's normal that you can't find it." Gao Wang put down his teacup and said slowly, "The one Bai Chize gave you wasn't the right location."

"Huh?" Cheng Zhuo was taken aback. "Wasn't this information verified by the Lighthouse?"

"Because it's not wrong information, it's just that the information is delayed." Gao Wang smiled mysteriously. "As for where that angler is, Lord City Lord, you might as well ask the family head later."

"Thank you very much, Steward." Cheng Zhuo nodded.

As they spoke, the airship had already entered the main urban area of ​​Tianji City and headed straight for a skyscraper next to the Tianji Lighthouse.

The hovercar eventually came to a stop on the helipad in the backyard of the city lord's mansion.

"The two city lords are waiting for you inside." Gao Wang got out of the carriage first and gestured for someone to lead the way.

Cheng Zhuo stepped forward to follow.

The moon's shadow floated in mid-air.

Gao Wang glanced back, then extended his hand in invitation, "This lady, why don't you come along?"

Yueying glanced at Cheng Zhuo, and after receiving his approval, she slowly landed and followed.

The three walked through a long corridor and stopped in front of a wooden door at the end.

"Master, Lord City Lord, the person has arrived," Gao Wang reported.

"Come in." A deep voice came from inside the door.

Immediately, the heavy wooden door opened automatically, and a warm feeling mixed with a faint sandalwood scent wafted in.

This is an elegant office with a floor-to-ceiling wall facing the rooftop garden. A row of bookshelves line the wall, filled with books and files. These days, physical books are a rarity.

On the west side of the room, two genuine leather sofas are placed facing each other, with tea brewing on the coffee table in the middle, and steam rising from the table.

Two men were sitting on the sofa.

The man on the left was wearing a dark gray suit, his hair was neatly combed, and although there were a few wrinkles on his face, he had a gentle temperament and his actual age was hard to guess. Judging from his appearance, Cheng Zhuo guessed that he was Bai Zhenghong, the current head of the Bai family.

The man on the right was slightly overweight with a square face. He was wearing a black casual outfit embroidered with gold patterns and an antique ring on his finger. He exuded a calm and authoritative aura.

It is most likely Wei Tiancheng, the city lord of Tianji City.

Upon hearing footsteps, the two stood up simultaneously.

"Young friend Cheng Zhuo, I've long admired your name." Wei Tiancheng extended his hand first, his laughter booming. "Meeting you today, you truly are a young hero, living up to your reputation."

"Lord Wei, you're too kind." Cheng Zhuo reached out and shook hands with him, then turned to Bai Zhenghong, "Patriarch Bai."

Bai Zhenghong smiled slightly and gestured:

"Sit down, don't stand."

The group took their seats.

Bai Zhenghong personally poured Cheng Zhuo a cup of tea; the tea was clear and fragrant.

He put down the teapot, his tone tinged with apology:

"Please don't take what happened at the Ice Ruins entrance to heart, Lord Cheng. The second son is always protective of his own and acts recklessly; I've already sent someone to reprimand him. The two servants don't know their place, and Steward Gao has already disciplined them. They'll be dealt with according to family rules when they get back, as a way of giving young friend Cheng an explanation."

"The Bai family has strict rules, which I admire." Cheng Zhuo picked up his teacup, took a sip, and spoke calmly, not dwelling on the matter.

Bai Chize is dead, and two of his strongest henchmen are seriously injured. The fact that the other party is still so humble suggests that he has some serious trouble to deal with.

Wei Tiancheng laughed heartily and tried to smooth things over:

"Let's put this behind us. Speaking of which, Zheng Hong and I are waiting for City Lord Cheng here today for two main reasons. First, we want to meet City Lord Cheng in person. In just six months, you've transformed a small border town into a proper city and even gathered the vassal forces of the Moon Clan and the Beast Clan. Impressive."

As he spoke, he gave a thumbs-up, his tone filled with genuine admiration:

"When I was young, I didn't have your abilities. There are many new cities around Tianji City, but none have had the momentum of Redstone New City in the last ten years."

"Lord Wei, you flatter me. It's just that my subordinates are very capable," Cheng Zhuo said politely.

"You're good at using people, that's part of your ability." Wei Tiancheng waved his hand, then changed the subject, "This second matter is a bit presumptuous. Zhenghong, why don't you speak?"

Bai Zhenghong nodded, put down his teacup, and looked at Cheng Zhuo, his expression becoming more serious:

"Young friend Cheng should know that the triennial Great City Hunt is about to begin in a little over a month."

Cheng Zhuo nodded.

He had certainly heard of the Great City Hunt, which always sparked heated discussions online.

Major cities form teams to enter a special ruin realm opened by a lighthouse, competing for resources and rankings. The rankings directly affect the lighthouse resource quotas for the next three years.

Most importantly, it is the city's decree.

In addition to the four major cities, there are also some quasi-major cities participating.

"Actually, the team was decided a long time ago," Bai Zhenghong said slowly. "But last month, General Ji Han, who was in charge of mid-level attacks in the sixth-tier team, was seriously injured in the Northern Ruins. His source was damaged, and he will definitely not be able to participate in the competition in the short term."

He paused, his gaze falling on Cheng Zhuo's face:

"We watched Cheng Xiaoyou's performance in the arena. At the sixth rank, eighth level, his combat power far surpasses that of his peers. He excels in physical combat, summoning, and ancient martial arts, perfectly filling Ji Han's position. As you know, there are many experts stuck at the sixth rank, making this the most competitive group, so..."

Bai Zhenghong glanced at Wei Tiancheng, clearly hoping that Wei Tiancheng would take the initiative to invite him.

Wei Tiancheng understood and continued:

"So we'd like to discuss with you, Cheng Xiaoyou, the possibility of having you join the sixth-tier hunting team of Tianji City as a substitute."

The study was quiet for a few seconds.

Cheng Zhuo did not respond immediately, but instead appeared to be deep in thought.

He was naturally not afraid of dealing with a sixth-tier opponent, but he had a lot of things to do right now. The Seven Star Beast Tide was approaching, the infrastructure construction of Redstone City had just begun, and there was still no clue about Bai Luowei and his master. He might not be able to find the time.

Even if he had the time, if there were no benefits to offer him, he definitely wouldn't be willing to take action.

Wei Tiancheng, observing the situation, added with a smile:

"Young friend Cheng, don't be so quick to refuse. The reward for this will definitely satisfy you..."