Chapter 1123: Chapter 1123 Dealing With It Personally
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation     Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Yuan Huan gaped at Lu Yu, his voice tinged with disbelief. âNo way! It really is you? What crawled under Yi Tianhengâs skin? He dared to offend you of all people!â
Lu Yu crossed his arms. âThe kidâs got a real superiority complex. He actually tracked you down. So, are you gonna help him with this little vendetta?â
Yuan Huan chuckled nervously, shaking his head. âAbsolutely not! I wouldnât touch this with a ten-foot pole. I barely know the guy, and the Yi family? Please, the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce is a joke compared to you.â He scratched his head sheepishly.
Lu Yu offered a curt nod. âAt least you have some sense.â
âOf course!â Yuan Huan puffed out his chest. âNow that you know itâs Yi Tianheng after you, whatâs the plan?â
âRevenge? Nah, not worth my time. He hasnât done anything truly unforgivable, but a little lesson wouldnât hurt.â Lu Yu leaned back in his chair. âTell him to come here. Iâll wait.â
Yuan Huanâs eyes widened. âHere? You want to kill him here?â
Lu Yu rolled his eyes. âDid I stutter? I said Iâm not a murderer. Just a little discipline to make him understand the consequences of messing with the wrong person.â
Relief washed over Yuan Huan. âAlright, alright. Iâll head back and fetch him.
Just tell him to come here; thatâs it. No need to mention anything else.â
âDonât worry, Iâm not stupid,â Yuan Huan muttered under his breath, nodding rapidly. With that, he practically scurried out of the office.
Lu Yu turned to Zhao Qingya, a curious glint in his eyes. âSo, tell me about this
Black Gold Chamber of Commerce.â
Zhao Qingya sighed. âItâs exactly as it soundsâa chamber of commerce based in Black Gold City.â
âThat much I gathered,â Lu Yu chuckled. âBut whatâs the real deal?â
âTheir reach extends far beyond Black Gold City,â Zhao Qingya explained. âThey have their fingers in many pies across the region.â
âBut their true claim to fame is their prowess against dragons. They specialize in hunting them and selling the spoils.â
âThey even boast the Black Gold Squad, supposedly the strongest dragon-hunting squad in the southwest region. Of course, strongest regionally doesnât mean strongest overall.â
âThink of them as a heavily armed civilian patrol. They settle disputes with brute force, and you canât deny their effectiveness. Donât underestimate them,
âRelax; I wonât go picking fights unless they start something. But thanks for the heads-up.â
Zhao Qingya nodded. âGood. When Yi Tianheng arrives, Iâll try to reason with him so he sees sense.â
Meanwhile, back in the City Lordâs Mansion, Yuan Huan practically burst into his office. To his surprise, Yi Tianheng was lounging in a chair, casually sipping a beverage.
âYoung Master Yi, up you get!â Yuan Huan barked.
Yi Tianheng jolted upright, a hopeful glint in his eyes. âCity Lord Yuan, did you find him?â
âFound him, alright,â Yuan Huan grumbled. âAnd I can take you to him right now.â
Yi Tianheng stroked his chin thoughtfully. âNah, I canât be bothered. You handle it. Thereâs no need for me to personally meet him. I trust you to get the job done. Consider it a favor, and Iâll owe you one.â
He stared intently at Yuan Huan, completely oblivious to the darkening storm on the City Lordâs face.
âYou have to follow me over.â
âCity Lord Yuan, why the sudden change in attitude? How can we work together in the future if you act like this?â
Yuan Huan leaned forward, his voice laced with urgency. âYi Tianheng, listen closely. The person you messed with is no ordinary chump. Itâs in your best interest to go over there and smooth things over yourself. If you donât handle this delicately, things could get very messy.â
Yi Tianheng burst into a fit of laughter. âCity Lord Yuan, you must be jesting! Who in this city dares to cross me? My father, after all, is the president of the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce! â
A glint of defiance flickered in his eyes. âEnough talk. Take me to this guy. Iâll handle him personally.â
âWhat kind of city lord are you?â He scoffed, pushing himself out of the chair. âYou canât even settle a simple matter like this? What a waste of my time. I might as well take care of it myself!â
With a disgruntled grumble, he followed Yuan Huan out of the office, heading towards the Patrol Department.
âHere we are,â Yuan Huan announced, gesturing towards the building.
Yi Tianhengâs brows furrowed in confusion. âThe hunting team? Are you saying heâs some kind of law enforcer?â
âIndeed,â Yuan Huan confirmed.
âThis is ridiculous!â Yi Tianheng sputtered. âIf you told me he was captured by
the hunting team, I might believe it. But a member of the hunting team?
Absolutely not!â
âNot just a member,â Yuan Huan countered, a hint of seriousness in his voice.
âHe holds a rather high position.â
âHigh position? How high can it possibly be?â Yi Tianheng scoffed. âMy good friend is the deputy mayor. He canât possibly be higher than that. Unless, of course, youâre talking about Zhao Qingya.â
Yuan Huan offered a curt nod. âYouâre correct. He is the deputy mayor.â
Yi Tianhengâs face contorted in disbelief. âImpossible! You must be out of your mind! I know the deputy mayor; heâs a friend! We even went hunting together back in Black Gold City!â
âThe deputy mayor youâre referring to was replaced,â Yuan Huan explained calmly.
Yi Tianheng froze, his eyes widening in shock. âReplaced? You canât be serious!
This has to be a joke!â
âAbsolutely not a joke,â Yuan Huan insisted.
âThereâs no way! This canât be happening!â Yi Tianheng sputtered, his voice laced with panic. âWhy didnât anyone tell me about such a crucial development?â
âWhy would we inform you?â Yuan Huan countered. âYou have no affiliation with the hunting team.â
Yi Tianheng slumped back in his chair, defeated. âUgh, really?â His bravado had completely evaporated, replaced by a sense of helplessness.
âJust come with me, and youâll see for yourself,â Yuan Huan urged, his voice laced with exasperation.
âWhat in the world did this guy do? Did he single-handedly save the world or something?â Yi Tianheng scoffed.
Yuan Huan rolled his eyes. âNot quite the world, but he did save the city.â
Yi Tianhengâs jaw dropped. âAre you serious?â
âStop questioning everything and just come along. Youâll see for yourself. Why would I lie to you?â
Yi Tianheng followed reluctantly, muttering under his breath the entire way.
âSavior of Skyplume City? Thatâs a bit much, isnât it? This whole city needs one person to save it? Did his strength suddenly skyrocket past everyone elseâs?â
A glimmer of grudging respect flickered across his face. âWell, if thatâs the case, then I suppose he has some redeeming qualities. Maybe I can even consider forgiving himâŠâ
âWhat did you just say?!â Yuan Huan whirled around, his eyes wide with horror.
âForgive him? Are you out of your mind?â
Yi Tianhengâs brow furrowed. âWhatâs the big deal? I can apologize if I want to.â
âAbsolutely not!â Yuan Huan hissed. âThereâs no way you can offer some half-hearted apology! Donât even think about going against him!â
âWhy not? Iâm the young master of the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce. Do I have to grovel like some peasant?â
Yi Tianheng let out a condescending chuckle.
Yuan Huan, seeing further attempts at reason as futile, simply sighed and continued leading him towards Zhao Qingyaâs office. As they entered, the first thing Yi Tianheng saw was Lu Yu, and his bravado instantly evaporated, replaced by a wave of nervous gulps.
âAh, you two are here,â Zhao Qingya greeted with a warm smile, oblivious to the silent tension in the room..
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