CHAPTER 970: CHAPTER 672: DISCUSSING COOPERATION WITH THE CITY LORD_2

Du Feng’s think tank chuckled and respectfully said to the Youzhou City Lord, "City Lord, don’t panic. We are here to negotiate with you."

Several nearby personal guards raised their weapons at the two Demon Chiefs, "How dare you! This is Youzhou City, why would the City Lord do business with bullying Demon Chiefs like you?"

Unexpectedly, the Youzhou City Lord waved his hand lightly, "You may leave first."

"But City Lord, they..."

The personal guards were dumbfounded, shocked that the Youzhou City Lord asked them to leave.

"No worries, even if the two of them join forces, they are still not my match. I want to see what tricks Du Feng plans to play."

Du Feng’s think tank sat down in front of the Youzhou City Lord, together with a nearby warlord.

The Youzhou City Lord calmly said, "There are only the three of us here, speak directly; I have no patience for your schemes."

"The City Lord is indeed straightforward."

Du Feng’s think tank laughed, "Among the Thirty-Two Cities of Linzhou, Youzhou City is ranked around thirtieth, isn’t it?"

Hearing this, the Youzhou City Lord’s expression changed drastically, losing his composure, "Are you here to provoke me?"

In Linzhou, Youzhou City indeed exists as a city often at the bottom.

It’s not that the Youzhou City Lord lacks ability, but due to geographical and territorial reasons.

The saying ’local conditions nurture local people’ does not entirely apply to the Imperial Dynasty in this Square World, but it applies to The Demon World.

Youzhou City is surrounded by mountains, water sources are scarce, and Spiritual Energy is less than in other cities.

In such circumstances, how could capable people emerge?

This situation is a vicious cycle, strong cities get stronger while weak cities get weaker.

Among so many cities in Linzhou, Youzhou is at the bottom, and the Youzhou City Lord is naturally unwilling.

He tried everything to shed this bottom-ranking title, but to little effect.

Seizing the opportunity of the Demon Clan’s reshuffling, the Youzhou City Lord thought this was a chance to make a grand move.

But this does not mean that Du Feng’s men can insult him face-to-face with such derogatory remarks.

"Small Thousand Peaks Mountain, I simply don’t want to consume talent, otherwise, if I lead the army myself, can your Thousand Peaks Mountain withstand it?"

The tea cup in the Youzhou City Lord’s hand was now cracked.

Du Feng’s think tank gently took the tea cup from the Youzhou City Lord’s hand and smiled, "City Lord, don’t take offense, we came here to negotiate this matter."

The Youzhou City Lord sneered, "You bandits and robbers want to negotiate with my city, it’ll be the joke of the century!"

The nearby warlord also said calmly, "City Lord, don’t rush. Listen to our plan before deciding."

After pondering for a moment, the City Lord finally spoke, "Alright!"

"This time, our Demon Clan suffered severe Vital Energy damage, and each city is the same. But it gives us a great opportunity to reshuffle."

"Besides Youzhou City, there are Duvor City, Weishui City, and Tianyang City surrounding it. Though their strength is similar or even stronger, there’s definitely a chance to turn things around."

Though the warlord from the Demon Clan spoke slowly, the Youzhou City Lord still sneered.

He looked at the warlord with disdain, "You think so simply, each of those three cities has an innate advantage. How can Youzhou City turn things around?"

Du Feng’s think tank smiled serenely, "If our intelligence is correct, a Spirit Mine has been discovered in the mountain range at the intersection of the Four Cities. If the City Lord can seize control of the mine, he will hold the power of resource flow for at least thirty years!"

The Youzhou City Lord’s eyes lit up, "I didn’t expect you also to know about this, but seizing control from those three Demon Chiefs is akin to ascending to become the demon."

The Youzhou City Lord knew his strength well, compared to other city lords, though not much weaker in individual strength, his city’s comprehensive strength is slightly lower.

"Haha, the Great King sent us here with a brilliant plan."

Du Feng’s warlord suddenly stood up, "If the City Lord agrees, we will interfere when needed. If the City Lord comes, we’ll retreat swiftly; if others come, we’ll fight and retreat. Even in the worst-case scenario, the City Lord will still gain some rights to the mine."

The Youzhou City Lord thought deeply, if cooperation is possible, it truly is a brilliant plan.

He is inherently ambitious, yet stuck here.

If given a chance to turn things around, being the Youzhou City Lord is not the end. He would even aspire to become the Linzhou City Lord!

"Why should I trust you? You bandits aren’t known for your honesty!"

Yet, the Youzhou City Lord didn’t immediately agree; indeed, it was a rational pause.

The warlord laughed heartily, "Shouldn’t the City Lord ask why we want to cooperate? If the City Lord gets mining rights, what do we gain?"

The Youzhou City Lord replied coldly, "If you intend to tell me, I wouldn’t need to ask. Cooperation often brings mutual benefits, never letting one party gain while the other sacrifices in vain."

"The reason is simple. We’ve been stuck at Thousand Peaks Mountain for decades, like the City Lord, powerless to expand. We too wish to grow stronger. If the City Lord cooperates, you’ll find our people throughout the Four Cities!"

This startled the Youzhou City Lord greatly; he never expected Du Feng to have such ambition, one unnoticed prior.

The Youzhou City Lord didn’t see how Du Feng’s think tank was nervously sweating.

"This person is incredibly bold, disguised as Niu Yuan, to negotiate with the Youzhou City Lord under deceit. Yet, how can his acting be so superb?"

Du Feng’s think tank couldn’t understand how Wang Yang achieved this.

The warlord transformed by Wang Yang, while the think tank remained genuine.

Wang Yang’s plan was to infiltrate the Youzhou City Lord’s body, to replace him.

But Wang Yang never disclosed his real plan to them or Du Feng.

Thus, the coach was equally shocked by what he heard, as was the City Lord.

Even the coach was dazed, uncertain of Wang Yang’s truth or lies.

Unfortunately, neither knew Wang Yang’s plan was half true, half false.

He truly intended to do so but never planned to cooperate, instead aiming for complete control!

"Ridiculous, this isn’t mutual cooperation, but your Thousand Peaks Mountain gaining the most benefit."

The Youzhou City Lord was furious, "I’ll continue managing Youzhou City, yet your Thousand Peaks Mountain roams through the Four Cities. If exposed, you flee, while I bear the blame."

The Youzhou City Lord indeed proved formidable, envisioning the serious consequences in an instant.

"City Lord, don’t worry."

Wang Yang continued, "Since we’re here for cooperation, we’re sincere."

The Youzhou City Lord sneered, "Sincerity? I see no sincerity; you toy with me like a child."

"City Lord, behold, what is this?"

Suddenly, Wang Yang took out an elixir from his space.

"This... What is this!"

The disdain on the Youzhou City Lord’s face vanished, replaced by shock.

Not only the Youzhou City Lord but Du Feng’s think tank was also extremely shocked.