Influenced by Chai Haotian's words, Shen Qian no longer concealed anything.
Binding to one system is enough; binding the lives of everyone in the city on top of that is far too burdensome.
“Actually, I guessed it too.” Chai Haotian’s eyes dimmed slightly. “Top geniuses like you, who isn’t aiming for the power to reach kings and nobles? Oh well.”
"But please rest assured, City Lord, I, Shen Qian... although I have no intention of becoming a City Lord, I am still a resident of Jingcheng," Shen Qian said softly.
"That's right, I was being too attached to appearances."
Chai Haotian let out a long breath and put away his dejected expression. "Chen Qian, I hope you stay true to your original aspirations. Perhaps Jingcheng... will really need you someday."
"It is my duty to do what I can." Seeing the solemnity in Chai Haotian's words, Shen Qian also replied solemnly.
Chai Haotian seemed fairly satisfied with Shen Qian's attitude. He chatted casually with Shen Qian for a few more minutes before ending the conversation.
"This restaurant was already closed, but since we came late at night, the owner made a special trip over. It wouldn't be good to make them come all this way for nothing. I have important things to take care of. If you're not in a hurry, Mr. Shen, you can stay and try their specialty dishes, which are absolutely amazing."
Chai Haotian laughed, "Also, although tonight's events won't be publicly recorded, the due reward will still be given. According to the normal bounty standards, the total reward for these forty-two scavengers is ten million,396,000..."
"so much?"
Shen Qian was taken aback.
The bounty he used to receive from scavengers was only around five thousand yuan each...
Oh, I forgot, those two scavengers were only below the beginner level of martial arts.
Thinking about it this way, I felt relieved before sinking.
A bounty of several hundred thousand is considered normal for a mid-level martial artist.
After all, even among martial artists in society, those who are at the intermediate level are considered to be among the strongest.
“But since this money has to come from the municipality, I took the liberty of rounding it down and only allocating ten million to you.”
"It's a small matter."
Feeling instantly in a better mood, Shen Qian readily agreed.
"By the way, does Lord Chai know where these scavengers came from?"
Shen Qian recalled his previous question and couldn't help but ask.
"Further investigation is needed."
After hesitating, Chai Haotian shook his head.
Shen Qian vaguely sensed that the other party had something else to say, but he didn't press the matter.
...
After seeing Chai Haotian off, Shen Qian glanced at the owner who was eagerly waiting beside him and decided to stay, intending to try the signature dishes of this famous garden restaurant in the city.
Faced with a table full of delicious food, Shen Qian even lavishly opened a bottle of 1977 red wine.
"With fine wine at my side, how can I drink alone?"
Just as Chen Qian finished decanting the wine and was about to pour it into a glass, a soft laugh rang out.
Shen Qian turned around and saw a long-haired young man carrying a wooden sword on his back, smiling as he watched Shen Qian from the edge of the rooftop.
Fifth Senior Brother?
Shen Qian stood up in surprise.
The person who arrived was none other than Ling Xiao, whom they hadn't seen for some time.
"His aura has grown significantly again, not bad."
Ling Xiao glanced at Shen Qian, nodded in satisfaction, then sat down and poured himself a glass of wine.
"Fifth Senior Brother, why did you return to Jingcheng?" Shen Qian and Ling Xiao clinked glasses and asked in surprise.
"It's because of you, of course," Ling Xiao said with a smile.
“Me?” Shen Qian was taken aback.
"The Heaven-Seizing Formation".
Ling Xiao simply uttered four words.
Shen Qian instantly realized that because he had retrieved the Dao Stone, the powerful Gao also needed to set up a Heaven-Seizing Array that could benefit all those involved in karma.
In terms of cause and effect, these senior disciples of the powerful figures naturally bear the brunt.
"Junior brother, I never expected that I would benefit from your help before I could even do anything for you," Ling Xiao said with a touch of emotion.
"Oh, Fifth Senior Brother, you're being too polite. Didn't you help me in Toothless Valley before?" Shen Qian waved his hand.
After saying that, Shen Qian's heart stirred, and he asked again, "Then will all the senior brothers and sisters come back this time?"
"Well, at least for most of them, but there might be some who really can't leave." Ling Xiao nodded.
Shen Qian's curiosity was immediately rekindled.
Of the eight senior brothers and sisters, he has already interacted with four of them.
Third Senior Brother is refined and reliable, Fifth Senior Brother is dashing and reliable, Eighth Senior Sister is gentle and reliable, Old Liu... let's not mention him.
But what kind of thighs do the other four have?
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