The city guard of Dujiang City had over two hundred thousand evolved individuals.
At this moment, they were divided into four legions, each defending one of the city walls.
Led by Mu Feng, Qin Shilei quickly found Jiang Yiming, the commander of the legion guarding the north.
Mu Feng, having just sworn allegiance to his boss, showed great potential as a subordinate. As soon as he entered Jiang Yiming's command post, he stepped forward with a stern expression and said, "Commander Jiang, the new City Lord has arrived, why aren't you coming to pay your respects quickly!"
Jiang Yiming frowned in thought for a moment, then walked up to Qin Shilei, clasped his fists, and bowed respectfully, "Jiang Yiming pays his respects to the City Lord!"
He had personally witnessed the battle between Qin Shilei and the Zombie Emperor earlier. Deeming himself unable to resist the other party, it was better to readily accept this new City Lord.
"Jiang Yiming, you are indeed a wise man."
Qin Shilei smiled and said, "The City Lord's mansion is hosting a banquet tonight. Don't forget to bring a few of your capable subordinates."
With that, he turned and led his men away.
Next, he visited the other three military camps one by one. The three legion commanders were not fools, and none of them showed any dissatisfaction with Qin Shilei, the new City Lord.
When Qin Shilei and his entourage arrived at the entrance of the City Lord's mansion, they heard bursts of mournful cries from within.
Mu Feng immediately leaned over to Qin Shilei and asked for instructions, "City Lord, perhaps you could wait a moment? Allow your subordinate to clear out any unnecessary personnel first."
"Alright," Qin Shilei instructed, "And don't be too forceful. Allow them to take a small amount of supplies."
Mu Feng led his men and quickly cleared everyone out of the City Lord's mansion.
Seated in the main hall, Qin Shilei waved his hand and released a large pile of supplies.
"Mu Feng, go find someone to arrange a lavish banquet."
"Then, send invitations to the leaders of all the major powers in the city, inviting them to attend tonight's banquet."
"Yes, sir!" Mu Feng replied and then hurried out.
As night fell, darkness enveloped almost the entire Dujiang City, yet the City Lord's mansion was brightly lit and bustling with activity.
In the grand banquet hall, people gathered in small groups, chatting amongst themselves.
"Do you think our new City Lord will change the existing order in Dujiang City?"
"A new official always makes significant changes. There will definitely be shifts."
"With the number one person on Blue Star as our City Lord, the safety of Dujiang City will surely be greatly enhanced."
"Lord Qin already controls several cities in Great Xia. In the near future, he might even declare himself king!"
"Heroes emerge in troubled times. I wish Lord Qin would declare himself king and save countless citizens from their suffering."
"Silence!"
Suddenly, Mu Feng's calm voice echoed throughout the banquet hall, "Please welcome our City Lord, Mr. Qin Shilei!"
The entire banquet hall fell completely silent, followed by thunderous applause.
Qin Shilei, clad in black dragon-scale armor and wielding the Great Que Sword, strode proudly onto the podium.
He raised a hand to stop the applause and said, "Thank you all for attending tonight's banquet."
"I, Qin Shilei, am now the City Lord of Dujiang City. Does anyone have any objections?"
Everyone looked at each other, but no one was willing to be the first to step forward and object.
"Very well, this City Lord now promulgates the first City Edict. I appoint Lu Tiangang as the Deputy City Lord of Dujiang City. When I am not in Dujiang City, he will have full authority over all affairs."
Lu Tiangang also walked onto the podium and knelt on one knee, "Your subordinate accepts the command!"
Qin Shilei helped him up and produced an extra Telecommunication Talisman. "I grant you this Telecommunication Talisman. Should Dujiang City encounter an irresistible powerful enemy, you can use this talisman to contact us. Our experts from several other major cities will then immediately rush to reinforce you."
Upon hearing this, the people below felt a surge of security.
They all knew that on Blue Star, a significant portion of the peerless experts who had reached the Golden realm were allied with Qin Shilei.
Now, with the Telecommunication Talisman, they had the backing of several peerless experts, and the safety of Dujiang City would soar.
Qin Shilei then produced a verdant, glistening tea leaf. "This is an extremely rare Enlightenment Tea, which can greatly increase your chances of advancing to the Golden realm. You should brew it and drink it now."
Lu Tiangang, his face filled with excitement, knelt on one knee again and said sincerely, "Thank you, City Lord, for your generous gift!"
He took the Enlightenment Tea, took out a glass cup, and poured in a bottle of mineral water. A flame rose from his palm, quickly boiling the water in the cup. He then dropped the Enlightenment Tea into the cup.
An intoxicating aroma of tea instantly permeated the entire banquet hall.
Everyone in the hall felt their minds become incredibly clear. Previously incomprehensible problems suddenly became obvious.
Lu Tiangang, after waiting for the tea to cool slightly, eagerly drank it down.
"You can attempt to break through here. I will guard you," Qin Shilei suggested.
"Good."
Lu Tiangang immediately sat down cross-legged and began to attempt his breakthrough.
The crowd below held their breath, their eyes fixed on Lu Tiangang on the podium.
Half an hour later, Lu Tiangang's aura suddenly surged, and he successfully reached the Golden realm.
"Whoosh!"
The crowd below was no longer calm.
They had actually witnessed someone successfully break through to the Golden realm with their own eyes.
The new City Lord possessed an extraordinary treasure that could help one advance to the Golden realm.
There were fewer than twenty Golden realm experts on Blue Star. How could that fellow Lu have advanced so easily?
Lu Tiangang leaped to his feet and then knelt on one knee again, "Your subordinate has not failed your expectations and has successfully advanced to the Golden realm."
"I, Lu Tiangang, swear with my soul to follow the City Lord to the death, to clear all obstacles for my King, and to fight for my King's honor and victory!"
"I like to hear that."
Qin Shilei was secretly delighted, "I never expected Lu Tiangang, who usually appears so serious, to be so passionate and eloquent when pledging his loyalty."
He reached out and helped him up, "Good. From now on, let us conquer Blue Star and dominate the world!"
Qin Shilei turned to face the crowd, extended his right hand, and three Enlightenment Tea leaves appeared in his palm.
The breathing of everyone below suddenly became rapid, their eyes fixed on the three leaves of Enlightenment Tea, unable to look away.
"Whoever renders great service to me, Qin, will certainly not be stingy in bestowing a precious leaf of Enlightenment Tea."
The crowd below went completely wild!
"City Lord, this subordinate is loyal and brave, a valiant warrior, and commands thirty thousand elite troops. I implore the City Lord to accept this humble servant."
"As long as the City Lord commands, I will face blades and boiling oil without flinching, only seeking a leaf of Enlightenment Tea as a reward."
"City Lord, I, Liu Sandao, am willing to sell you this life, asking only for a leaf of Enlightenment Tea."
"City Lord, what constitutes great service? Could you please clarify? I will immediately lead my men to solve your troubles."
It was no wonder they were driven to madness.
Anyone with a modicum of ambition wished to advance to the Golden realm.
A small portion of them had reached the peak of Silver and knew the difficulty, or rather, the utter lack of direction, in advancing to the Golden realm.
Even those who had not reached the peak of Silver could see from the rankings that many had been stuck at Silver Nine Stars for more than half a month without making any progress, thus understanding how difficult it was to advance to the Golden realm.
Now, Qin Shilei produced a tea leaf and, before everyone's eyes, rapidly helped an evolved individual break through to the Golden realm.
Who would not desire such a heavenly treasure?