Lin Yongyi’s body shuddered all over, and he hastily reached into the cloth folding in his chest to take out the City Lord Token before respectfully presenting it above his head.

  “City Lord!” While kneeling behind City Lord Lin, Old Man Sun was just about to speak up when City Lord Lin glared back at him.

  Huifeng flitted to Lin Yongyi with a flash, taking away that City Lord Token, before returning to the desk.

  After lightly setting down the City Lord Token before the crown prince, Huifeng once again retreated behind the crown prince without a word.

  “Lin Yongyi.”


  “This humble official is present.”


  “We know that you are a good, benevolent, and righteous city lord. These years, you have managed Beilan Fortification in a clear and orderly fashion, and the common people are living in peace and working happily. Due to this, the king is very relieved at heart.”


  “Your Highness is exaggerating. It’s all because of the king’s generous affection.” Lin Yongyi buried his head as he said softly, “This is all part of an official’s duty.”


  “The yellow shaft’s discovery is also your merit. If this crop can be mass-produced in the future, able to provide for most of the populace’s food supply, you! Will absolutely be recognized for your contributions.” Mo Lian pointed his finger at him. As he stared at Lin Yongyi, who was kneeling before him, his icy voice eased slightly.

  “This humble official doesn’t dare claim credit.” Lin Yongyi quickly prostrated on the floor.

  Mo Lian waved his hand at him. “If it’s your credit, it will naturally be yours! You don’t need to be modest with Us. It’s not good to be overly humble. We like people who tell the truth as it is.”


  “Yes, yes, yes.” The sweat on Lin Yongyi’s forehead was on the verge of seeping out.

  “However, the fact that Hong Yaowei dared to go against you today does have to do with your usual indulgence towards him.” Mo Lian’s expression once again turned solemn as he picked up the City Lord Token that Lin Yongyi had presented.

  “We want people who can handle practical matters for the kingdom and the citizens. We don’t care if he, Hong Yaowei, comes from the Hong Clan, or if he has some Celestial Medicine Valley background. If this person isn’t obedient, you can mete out punishment, and not just invariably indulge him. Which brought about today’s consequences.”


  Mo Lian paused, and he slightly leaned forward as he held City Lord Lin’s City Lord Token, stating coldly, “We want you to know. You, Lin Yongyi, are backed by Us, by the king, by the entire Great Mo. An army consisting of thousands upon tens of thousands of mystic cultivators, as well as millions of mighty soldiers, is backing you. You, Lin Yongyi, aren’t weaker in influence than anyone else. You don’t need to be resigned to handling matters servilely!”


  Mo Lian’s fingers tapped the desk lightly as he declared icily, “Today, you could have straight up told Hong Yaowei, told anyone, that if they didn’t produce results, or didn’t produce results that were satisfying enough, then they shouldn’t think of walking out of Beilan City. Because you, are the City Lord of Beilan City. Other than the king and Us, you’re the one who makes the decisions in Beilan City! What Celestial Medicine Valley or Hong Clan, if they aren’t convinced, they can come find Us. Do you understand?”


  Lin Yongyi and Old Man Sun abruptly raised their heads in a daze, spellbound as they looked up at this Crown Prince Mo that leaned forwards to gaze at them.

  They only felt as if the youth was radiating ten thousand fathoms of brilliant rays, giving off an extremely dazzling splendor.

  “Yes!!” Lin Yongyi kowtowed soundly on the floor. He couldn’t restrain the ardor and zeal coursing through his blood as he exclaimed with a hint of fervor in his voice, “This humble official has been stupid and ignorant, this humble official hasn’t handled matters well! Will His Highness please mete out punishment.”


  Mo Lian lightly threw that City Lord Token back onto Lin Yongyi’s hands. “Rise, your merits and demerits will be recorded for the time being. Supervise and urge that batch of people well. Our statement that We want to see results within 10 days! Wasn’t just empty talk.”


  “This humble official will carefully follow Your Highness’s decree.” Lin Yongyi nodded steadfastly.