After settling the VIPs in, Yang Lingkong led his men back.
The situation has been very bad lately. The mountain people have been deliberately causing trouble around the area, keeping the villagers busy.
Tongtieshan is not large, but its territory is quite extensive.
Yang Lingkong only had an army of several thousand men, which was well-equipped, but far outnumbered the savages.
Mountain people...
Besides raiders, there are many other ethnic groups who worship different gods and speak different languages.
However, they are collectively referred to as 'savages' by both civilized people and wastelanders.
This is a derogatory term, far more contemptuous than that used for mountain people.
Yang Lingkong wasn't without his own ulterior motives. He came from headquarters, but because he offended someone, he ended up suffering in Tongtieshan.
Fortunately, he performed well, perfectly meeting the annual donation and community targets.
All that's missing is for someone above to put in a good word for him so he can go back.
Yang Lingkong didn't care about the state of Tongtieshan.
His concern was that during his tenure, Tongtieshan and the Yeren must not go to war.
This would delay his return to headquarters, and he might even face war.
Yang Lingkong hates trouble the most.
"Now look what's happened! A transcendent being has arrived. Perhaps we can use this to let the savages know how powerful we are," said Yang Lingkong's secretary.
"What do you mean?"
"Sir, isn't it obvious? Start a war and find a way to lure that extraordinary guest into making a move," the secretary chuckled.
Yang Lingkong patted his head: "Are you stupid? Why should they help us?"
Those three people came from Leopard Court, but were just passing through Copper Iron Mountain; they weren't there specifically to help him fight.
Yang Lingkong couldn't help but laugh: "Your little tricks are no match for this."
This secretary, named Dai Bo, had been with him for many years. He was brought from headquarters and wanted to go back with him.
"Master, we can take advantage of this situation and stage a play to make the savages break through Copper Iron Mountain, forcing that guest to take action."
Yang Ling frowned and asked, "Aren't you afraid people will find out?"
“It’s alright if you can tell,” Dai Bo said softly. “As long as he’s willing to help, everything is fine.”
"The situation is not good recently. The savages are making frequent moves, and our informants can't keep track of their whereabouts. It seems that those tribes have joined forces to rescue the slaves who are mining stones in the mine. It might happen in the next day or two."
After hearing Dai Bo's words, Yang Lingkong also felt a headache coming on.
"At this time, fighting against the savages would be disadvantageous for me," Yang Lingkong hesitated.
“Sir, if we win, it’ll be a political achievement that can be reported. Maybe someone at headquarters will speak up for you,” Dai Bo continued to persuade. “We’ve been operating for so many years, why are there always people at the top who waver?”
"Why do you think so?" Yang Lingkong asked.
Dai Bo said, "It's because you offended that gentleman..."
Yang Lingkong sighed.
Someone involuntarily came to mind.
Wu Hao.
"This Wu Hao is an important member of headquarters, but sir, haven't you heard of him?"
"I've heard about it," Yang Lingkong said. "You mean the incident in Zeolite City, right?"
"Yes, Wu Hao offended that VIP from Leopard Court. He's now under house arrest by the head of the council. Those rivals are trying to get rid of him. Take this opportunity to get back on his feet. Those council members who hesitated before might finally make up their minds."
Yang Lingkong nodded.
This is one possible solution.
Wu Hao has been placed under house arrest.
But he is still alive.
Yang Lingkong was also shocked. He had caused such a big trouble in Boiling Stone City, yet the chief executive still protected him, only placing him under house arrest instead of kicking him out of the gang.
The incident in Zeolite City was also related to those three Leopard Court merchants.
The gang is not responsible for the feud between Wu Hao and the superhuman Li Xin.
"This play... can be performed."
Yang Lingkong offended Wu Hao and was therefore demoted to this place.
Now that Wu Hao has fallen from power, although the CEO is protecting him, Wu Hao ultimately has no real power.
His army was wiped out by those guests.
Now Tong Tieshan is going to fight the savages. If he can win the war, he will definitely be able to return to headquarters.
This achievement would allow him to enter an important position and be on par with Wu Hao.
Perhaps those big shots would be happy to support him.
His hatred for Wu Hao was far deeper than that for those big shots.
If you don't use this knife, it'll probably rust if you leave it lying around.
...
"They were quite welcoming," Li Xin said as he arranged the utensils in the room.
Qin Che said, "That was all an act; I'm just afraid to mess with you."
"You insist on pushing me out here, it's exhausting," Li Xin rolled his eyes.
"Hehe, that's convenient. You take the lead, and they won't suspect anything. Didn't Little Stone already say that?"
Li Xin sighed and said, "Alright, I'll do as you say."
Qin Che said, "The atmosphere here... is very strange."
"What's wrong?"
"There's a feeling that a storm is brewing, and everything is tense."
Li Xin said, "It's possible that war is about to break out. There are many mountain people here. They are willing to pay any price to save the slaves in the mine. Tongtieshan has been dealing with them all along."
"Is the city lord here named Yang Lingkong?"
"Yes, it's from the hot spring headquarters. I used to be a member, but somehow I was transferred here."
Qin Che said, "This is a mine after all, so it's normal for headquarters to send people here. I just think Yang Lingkong's attitude was too enthusiastic. He came out to greet us personally and even arranged rooms for us."
"What are you thinking?" Li Xin asked.
"With a great battle imminent, how could Yang Lingkong not take advantage of your arrival at Tongtie Mountain, given your extraordinary status?" Qin Che said with a half-smile.
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