The city lord stared at Chen Mo in shock, utterly bewildered, "You..."

He recognized Chen Mo, the only son of the previous city lord.

But shouldn't he be rotting and dying in the stinking slums? Why is he in charge of the water source?

Li Ge, who was standing to the side, hesitated for a long time but ultimately did not reveal that he had been forced by Xu Nian.

Chen Mo coldly looked at the man who had taken everything from her, and laughed bitterly, "If it weren't for everyone's help, I might be dead in some unknown corner by now."

And what about you?

Chen Mo's long-suppressed anger finally broke free, and he rushed to the city lord, their eyes meeting.

"You took everything from my father, burdened the people, and lived in the most luxurious mansion. You are the one who truly deserves to die!"

Moved by these words, the city lord staggered for a moment, shaking his head frantically.

how so?

He thought he had found something to prove the perfection of his jurisdiction, but it turned out to be the work of Xu Nian. How ironic!

Xu Nian coldly observed their actions, her voice very soft, "So now, do you understand?"

As she spoke, Xu Nian stepped forward, "From beginning to end, you've been nothing but a selfish and petty person. You had absolutely no chance of winning this bet!"

Because of the commotion, the number of onlookers increased, and they whispered among themselves.

"What's going on? Why does the city lord look so pale?"

"Didn't you know they made a bet? The loser has to grant the winner one wish!"

"It seems this young lady has won."

The whispered words of the crowd became the final straw that broke the city lord's back.

His eyes widened, bloodshot veins swollen beneath his dark pupils, and he cried out hoarsely, "Fine, I lost, I lost!"

When the city lord publicly admitted his defeat, the people clapped and cheered, and no one sympathized with him.

The viewers in the live stream also exclaimed in amazement.

[Great! That damn guy finally gave up.]

[This streamer is amazing! I love it!]

[After you leave here, quickly start a class to teach talismans, and I'll give you the Cloud Piercing Arrow skill!]

Brother Li, however, looked at the city lord with a heavy heart and argued, "The outcome should be decided by the people."

Brother Li remained convinced that the people in the city would not be ungrateful and would surely help the city lord win.

But upon hearing this, the surrounding people looked at each other and snorted coldly.

"Even if we had to decide, he would definitely not win!"

"that is!"

The people were exceptionally determined, and they all clamored about the city lord's failure as a person.

Seeing that the situation was hopeless and the city lord was powerless to reverse it, he could only ask in humiliation, "Speak, what are your demands?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Nian blinked her bright eyes and a smile spread across her lips.

"I want you to step down from your position as city lord."

Despite being mentally prepared, the city lord was still taken aback by Xu Nian's merciless words.

He raised his eyes in disbelief, meeting Xu Nian's extremely imposing gaze. "What did you say?"

Xu Nian slowly repeated, "I said I want you to leave your position as city lord."

In fact, this was Xu Nian's idea from the very beginning.

Even if it was out of kindness, I wouldn't stay in this city for long.

If we want to solve the problem at its root, we must naturally remove this person who occupies the position of city lord but acts recklessly.

The city lord's hands trembled slightly as he forced a smile. "If I stop being the city lord, there will be no one to govern the city, and then..."

"Who said there isn't?"

Xu Nian immediately interrupted him, her expression confident.

Gu Zhan clearly sensed Xu Nian's intention, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly as his gaze lingered on the girl's upright back.

As expected of the person he chose, she's really smart.

The city lord refused to believe it, shaking his head frantically, "Impossible!"

Seeing that the city lord wouldn't turn back until he hit a brick wall, Xu Nian shrugged helplessly and pushed the stunned Chen Mo aside.

"Chen Mo, the only son of the former city lord. He is kind and humble, and the people were very satisfied with him during his time overseeing the water source. All of this can be verified."

Xu Nian spoke eloquently, listing all of Chen Mo's good qualities.

Chen Mo finally realized what was happening.

Xu Nian wants the city lord to give up his position for her?

Instantly, his eyes filled with tears, and he felt an indescribable mix of emotions.

Chen Mo originally thought that after this matter was over, Xu Nian would take the position of city lord, and they would also rise in status and live a happy life with plenty of food and drink.

But unexpectedly, Xu Nian wanted him to be the city lord from the very beginning!

"It was him!"

The city lord glared at Chen Mo with a fierce expression, trying to pressure him not to step forward.

But Chen Mo suddenly came to his senses, and despite the city lord's threatening gaze, he took a firm step forward, "That's right, I can be the city lord, what do you all think?"

As he spoke, Chen Mo then asked the onlookers.

These people had long been fed up with the city lord's oppression, and having witnessed firsthand how well Chen Mo treated everyone, they naturally all supported him.

"We think it's perfect, even better!"

Upon hearing this, the city lord felt as if he had been struck by a heavy hammer, his heart breaking with anguish.

Even the ever-loyal Brother Li couldn't hold back any longer and shouted, "You're rebelling! Guards, come here!"

He drew his sword, intending to slash at Chen Mo, but Gu Zhan blocked his way as he stepped forward.

Gu Zhan was tall and imposing, his eyes gradually turning cold.

He narrowed his long, thin eyes. "Don't interfere with her, otherwise—"

"Kill without mercy."

Brother Li was so frightened by this aura that he couldn't breathe and trembled for a long time without uttering a sound.

"Hahaha, hahahaha!"

Just when things were at a stalemate, the city lord, who had been slumped on the ground, suddenly struggled to his feet and burst into laughter.

He looked at Xu Nian with hazy eyes, his smile as terrifying as a clown's, "No problem, just as you wish."

Sensing the sudden dangerous aura emanating from him, Xu Nian frowned.

This is the aura I first sensed when I went to the City Lord's Mansion!

Before Xu Nian could speak, the city lord said with a smile, "It's not convenient to talk here. Let's go back to the city lord's mansion to discuss the follow-up matters, hmm?"

He looked at Chen Mo with a smile, but a dangerous glint was brewing in his eyes.

With Xu Nian and Gu Zhan by his side, Chen Mo was not afraid at all and nodded hastily.

The three followed the city lord into the city lord's mansion.

The mansion remains incredibly luxurious.

Just as Chen Mo was about to ask a question, the candlelight beside him suddenly flickered.

Xu Nian's heart tightened.

A hoarse, shrill voice then rang out.

"Heh, since you're all so eager to come, then you might as well be buried with him!"