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"Nice to meet you!" Lu Yuanqiao responded politely

"Are you going to the City Lord's Mansion now? Can you wait a moment?" Pei Ling'an asked uneasily.

"can."

Pei Ling'an quickly returned to the courtyard and said to Shen Linfeng:

"Go and get what you prepared last time."

Shen Linfeng hurriedly went to get the things, and several elders were beside him guessing what was going on this time when the city lord personally summoned him.

"After I leave later, you send someone to find out which other sect members have been summoned." Elder Pei explained.

"Yes, I just sent someone out the back door to inquire about the news, and they haven't come back yet."

Pei Ling'an nodded appreciatively, yes, children can be taught.

Elder Pei led Shen Lingfeng and followed the city guards towards the city lord's mansion. When he passed the door of other sects, he found nothing unusual. He clenched his hands and thought about it a thousand times.

He quietly walked forward and secretly placed a bag of spiritual stones in his palm.

"I don't know why the city lord summoned our Juxian Sect this time. Can Commander Lu tell me something?"

Lu Yuanqiao directly returned the bag to him and said, "I'm really sorry. This is the second time I've met this new city lord and I don't know why."

His words made Pei Ling'an even more nervous. He kept thinking about what he had done wrong. He couldn't remember anything and could only resign himself to the city lord's mansion.

The City Lord's Palace of Black Forest City is located in the center of the inner city. There are dozens of copper-colored gates on the two black doors. The three golden characters of the City Lord's Palace are engraved on the plaque in the middle.

Guards on both sides stood with long guns in their hands, and even two spiritual dogs barked a few times when they saw their arrival.

The guards entered the mansion to report that they were led in without waiting too long. Following Commander Lu into the City Lord's Mansion, they saw a middle-aged man already sitting in the reception room of the City Lord's Mansion.

He was wearing a black brocade robe embroidered with silver thread and a silver mask on his face.

Pei Ling'an came forward to greet him.

"Pei Ling'an, the elder of Yujian Peak of Juxian Sect, met the city lord,"

"Shen Linfeng, the steward of Black Forest City of Juxian Sect, has met the city lord." Shen Linfeng followed closely and saluted.

"You two don't need to be polite. I have just taken office and don't know much about things in this city. I will have to trouble you to cooperate more in the future. I came to you today just to get acquainted."

"My surname is Niu and my first name is Shiwu."

"Yes, Juxian Sect has always been actively cooperating with all matters in the City Lord's Mansion. This is a small gift prepared by our sect, but I hope the City Lord won't dislike it." After saying this, Shen Linfeng stepped forward and presented the tray to the attendant next to him.

The city lord waved and the attendants held the tray and left, and calm returned to the room.

"You don't have to be so polite. There's nothing important to do today. I just want to ask about the current situation of the sect's stronghold recently. I heard that you just came back from a trial." The city lord broke the calm and spoke first.

"Yes, I just came back yesterday." Pei Ling'an didn't know what to say.

"But it's okay? I heard that a disciple of Hunluo Palace hurt one of your people. Is it serious? I have investigated the matter and will give you a satisfactory answer."

Shen Linfeng was a little flattered. This was the first time that the city lord's palace paid so much attention to their sect. Before, he simply didn't dare to think about it. Why did the newly appointed city lord treat them so favorably? I really can’t figure it out.

Pei Ling'an also couldn't understand. When he came to see him before, he couldn't get in. Why was he treated so politely now?

In fact, Niu Shiwu was also helpless. Previously, he had been low-key and didn't want to compromise with these people. The master came to the city in person, which made him feel even more pressured. After all, he was afraid of something going wrong just after he took over.

Fortunately, the master just came to inspect, and it was nothing serious. Unexpectedly, the master suddenly decided to go to Wushuang Pavilion and refused to clear the place. It took him a lot of work to successfully complete the task.

Before he could take a breath, the next day, the master's personal bodyguard, Lord Black Wind, came to the mansion in person to give orders.

‘Pay more attention to Juxian Sect’s affairs from now on, and report to me if you have any news.’ This meaningless sentence made him ponder for a long time without understanding its meaning.

It's a pity that the master has left, and Lord Heifeng has not made it clear and can only act according to his own speculation.

It would be right for him to personally summon the sect's stewards and take more care of them. He knew the news of their return yesterday, so he summoned them today.

Pei Ling'an didn't want to speculate on what the city lord was thinking, but now he could not hide his excitement. Originally, the sect master asked him to lead the team to congratulate the new city lord, but now it is unimaginable to receive such courtesy.

"I got a new spiritual beast today. The meat is delicious. You two might as well stay and try it."

After saying that, he ordered his attendants to go down to barbecue. Shen Linfeng felt that he must be lucky today. The city lord summoned them alone and allowed them to eat!

Black Forest City, which was usually full of undercurrents, was particularly lively today. The stewards of each sect sent disciples to inquire about the new city lord's movements.

Since he took office, he has not summoned the stewards of each sect to lecture him. Today, he broke this rule and summoned a person from the Juxian Sect alone. He didn't know whether it was a good thing or a bad thing. It was heart-wrenching and uncomfortable.

It was not until the sky was getting dark that Pei Ling'an and the two came out of the city lord's mansion. The spies from each mansion secretly observed this situation and hurriedly returned to the mansion to report.

The sects that had close friendships with the Juxian Sect all sent their leaders with gifts to see Shen Linfeng to inquire about the news, but they were all sent back.

The elders of the sect also asked Elder Pei curiously. Pei Ling'an also didn't understand what was going on, so he could only tell the elders what happened.

"Lao Pei, I hear what you said. The new city lord treats you very favorably. This is a good thing." Xu Cheng said excitedly

After all, I heard that the new city lord was that right-hand man. Since he was treating their sect so favorably, it was really a great joy.

"I just don't know why. I didn't even go in before. Why did I turn out like this when I came back from the trial? Has anything happened in Linfeng in the city recently?" Pei Ling'an still couldn't figure out the reason and asked Shen Linfeng.

"It's nothing. Oh, by the way, on the day you came, I heard that a big shot came to the city. The city lord personally went out to greet the guest, and the number of city guards who patrolled the streets that day tripled."

"Oh. Such a thing happened. No wonder I didn't even let him near the door when I went to see the city lord the next day. Have you found out the identity of the distinguished guest?"

"No, those two days were all guarded by the city guards. I also secretly asked the stewards of other sects, but no one could find any useful information."

"This is strange, why has the attitude toward our sect changed?"

Several people were speculating in confusion, and Xu Cheng said carelessly:

"Hey, you can't guess what those people are doing, so just wait and see what happens. Sooner or later, you will know the reason. Anyway, the city lord is treating our sect with great courtesy now."

"Yes, Elder Xu is right." Other elders also agreed.