“Very good, this matter has been handled exactly as I wish.”

Marquis Li Hong sat upright on a golden nanmu chair in the reception room of the city lord's mansion, tilting his head slightly, his eyes filled with scrutiny and majesty. Seeing the city lord Wu Tian's respectful and obedient appearance, he was very satisfied.

He nodded slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips, and slowly said, "Since those people from the Demon Suppression Division are thinking of old friendships and want to give their fallen soldiers a proper burial, we might as well do them a favor. We'll set aside a piece of land for them to bury their departed soldiers. However, some lord-level demonic beasts have already appeared on the outskirts of Tianyi City. For example, the tiger-faced leopard that Fang Han killed yesterday was a lord-level demonic beast, and lord-level demonic beasts are already sentient and quite intelligent. If the Demon Suppression Division holds such a grand burial ceremony, the dense crowds and commotion will likely tempt those demonic beasts to act, and they might even risk attacking us. Then, let them reap what they sow; they'll be in for a world of hurt."

"My lord, your thoughtfulness is truly beyond the reach of ordinary people."

Upon hearing this, City Lord Wu Tian immediately plastered a smile on his face and began to fawn over the people, his voice full of flattery: "I will secretly arrange for some people to go to the funeral ceremony. If the people of the Demon Suppression Division are suddenly attacked by demonic beasts during the ceremony and suffer a crushing defeat, then in the eyes of the people of Tianyi City, the only one who can become their savior and be worshipped is our Demon Suppression Army, only you, Lord Marquis! At that time, your prestige in Tianyi City will truly be at its zenith, unmatched by anyone!"

“Lord Wu, your arrangement is quite appropriate and very thoughtful.”

Champion Marquis Li Hong narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of approval on his face. His gaze lingered on Wu Tian for a moment before he said, "Someone like you, who knows how to assess the situation and is capable in handling affairs, naturally has a limitless future. In the future, I will seize the opportunity to transfer you to Tianyuan County, where you will surely achieve even greater things."

"My lord, you seem rather troubled today, perhaps you've had some unpleasant experience. Why don't you let my daughter, Han Chun, help you relax and soothe your mood?"

Seeing that Champion Marquis Li Hong was in a good mood, Wu Tian quickly seized the opportunity and cautiously made a suggestion.

He knew in his heart that this was a golden opportunity to curry favor with the Marquis, and he couldn't afford to miss it.

Just now, he had secretly given his daughter, Wu Hanchun, a healing pill.

This medicine is extremely effective; the redness and swelling on her face caused by what happened before should soon subside, and she should regain her former beautiful and charming appearance.

Hearing her father recommend her to the champion, Wu Hanchun felt a surge of excitement. Her already beautiful face flushed with a shy yet expectant blush.

She lowered her head slightly, but her mind was already filled with fantasies: if she could one day become the Marquis's wife, how glorious that would be! Then, she would make Fang Han and Tantai Qiuyue pay for their actions today and avenge the humiliation they suffered.

“Lord Wu, let’s be frank. Although your daughter is known as the most beautiful woman in Tianyi City, she is still somewhat inferior to Tantai Qiuyue, and there is a considerable gap between them. Although I, Li Hong, am fond of women, I am not indiscriminate in my pursuit of them. I cannot easily grant your daughter a title.”

Champion Hou Li Hong's gaze inadvertently swept over Wu Hanchun's graceful figure, his eyes filled with scrutiny and criticism, before he slowly spoke.

Having been through countless romantic encounters and seen all kinds of beautiful women, he was naturally not easily swayed by Wu Hanchun's beauty.

“My lord, my daughter is already blessed to have won your favor. She dares not ask for any title or honor as long as she can be by your side every day, warming your bed and making your quilts, and serving you wholeheartedly. She is content and asks for nothing more.”

But to everyone's surprise, City Lord Wu Tian immediately bowed humbly and said in a tone full of obsequiousness and flattery.

He knew in his heart that as long as he could climb up to the powerful Marquis of Champion's tree, even if his daughter didn't have a formal title for the time being, she would surely enjoy endless wealth and glory in the future.

Wu Hanchun's heart stirred, but upon hearing her father's words, she felt a faint sense of resentment.

She was proud of her beauty and always thought highly of herself. What she wanted was to become the wife of a marquis and enjoy the noble status that everyone admired, rather than just being a servant of a marquis and living in obscurity in the shadows.

“Lord Wu, since that’s the case, then your daughter will be my concubine from now on. Now, let her go and wash up first, and then come to my room to serve me properly later.”

Champion Hou Li Hong slightly raised his chin, his eyes revealing an undeniable air, and said calmly.

He had been in Tianyi City for some time now, and during that time he had been leading his team to hunt monsters everywhere, keeping him extremely busy and having no time to touch women.

Now, he was truly eager and thirsty.

Wu Hanchun is a stunningly beautiful woman. Although she doesn't quite match the allure of Tantai Qiuyue, she's a good choice for temporarily quelling his anger and satisfying his desires.

Soon, Champion Marquis Li Hong left with You Sanqian.

“Father, how can you make me a concubine for the Marquis? You should know that I want to be the Marquis’s wife. Moreover, with the Marquis’s abilities and background, he will surely be ennobled as a prince and prime minister one day. At that time, I will be a princess, and our Wu family will also rise to prominence and bring glory to our ancestors. But if I am just a concubine, my status and position will be far inferior. In the Marquis’s mansion, I can only be humble and have to watch my step.”

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