Immortals of the Mortal World Gather at the Inn!

And so, Qin Xiao arrived in Xuanwu City. Apart from Su Lie, who was given to him by the Qin Emperor, he only had his own personal guards, totaling no more than a hundred people.

But if you underestimate them, you won't even know how you died.

Because the weakest members of Qin Xiao's personal guard are all Nascent Soul stage experts, while the strongest are peak Tribulation stage experts.

When this large group of people arrived at the gate of Xuanwu City, Liu Chang, the current city lord of Xuanwu City, was already there to greet them.

Liu Chang has been the city lord of Xuanwu City for over a hundred years. It can be said that Liu Chang has deep roots in Xuanwu City and is extremely difficult to deal with.

However, although Qin Xiao was only twenty years old, as a prince, he was not to be trifled with.

Qin Xiao walked straight towards Liu Chang.

"Hahaha, it is truly an honor for Xuanwu City that the Fourth Prince has come to visit!"

When Liu Chang saw Qin Xiao approaching, he was very respectful. However, the news that the Fourth Prince Qin Xiao was going to appoint the city lord of Xuanwu City had already spread throughout the Great Qin Dynasty, and Qin Xiao did not believe that Liu Chang had not heard about it.

Although Qin Xiao was displeased, he still stepped forward and said with a smile, "Haha, City Lord Liu, what's with the honor? You've guarded Xuanwu City and resisted the northern demons for a hundred years. In my eyes, you're still a senior!"

Qin Xiao supported Liu Chang; as a senior figure and someone who has made contributions, he shouldn't make things difficult for the younger generation!

Having held a high position for many years, Liu Chang naturally understood the meaning behind Qin Xiao's words. He smiled and retorted, "Your Highness the Fourth Prince really overestimates me. If it weren't for His Majesty's deterrence, I might not have been able to defend Xuanwu City. However, I have recently made a breakthrough in my cultivation and my lifespan has been extended by a thousand years. I can continue to serve His Majesty."

Liu Chang first belittled himself and praised Qin Huang, making it impossible for Qin Xiao to find any flaws in his strategy. Later, when he mentioned that his cultivation had broken through and that he would continue to serve, he made his intentions clear and indicated that he could continue to serve as the city lord of Xuanwu City.

"That old fox is tough to deal with!"

Qin Xiao sighed silently in his heart, "Although I am a prince, I am only a prince."

The Emperor Qin sent Qin Xiao without giving Liu Chang any death orders; naturally, he wanted to see Qin Xiao's abilities.

Liu Chang had truly seen this, which is why he spoke so frankly. He was the city lord of Xuanwu City, personally appointed by the Qin Emperor a hundred years ago. To dismiss him from his post after only a century would surely discourage others. But if Qin Xiao were to personally snatch the position of city lord of Xuanwu City from Liu Chang, it would mean that Liu Chang was incompetent. If he couldn't snatch it, then the Qin Emperor would see Qin Xiao's abilities and would certainly not give him important positions in the future.

One can only say that the art of rulership is truly formidable.

Coming to his senses, Qin Xiao saw that Liu Chang had already brought the topic to the forefront, so he decided to go into the city first to understand the current situation of Xuanwu City before making a decision.

After thinking it over, Qin Xiao said to Liu Chang, "Lord Liu, why don't we go into the city first and then talk?"

Liu Chang smiled, realizing that he had a slight advantage in this exchange. He then feigned apology and bowed to Qin Xiao, saying, "Fourth Prince, this is my fault. Your Highness and everyone else have come from the capital, a long journey, and are tired from the travel. I made Your Highness stand outside the city."

"Your Highness, please~"

After Liu Chang seemed to blame himself, he personally led Qin Xiao, Su Lie, and Qin Xiao's personal guards into the city.

The accommodation that Liu Chang arranged for Qin Xiao was the same one that Qin Xiao had arranged for Li Daoxuan.

Looking at the residence that was very close to the city lord's mansion, Qin Xiao realized that Liu Chang had arranged it so close to him in order to monitor him; otherwise, he wouldn't have done so.

After bidding farewell to Liu Chang, Qin Xiao entered the mansion with his personal guards.

As soon as Qin Xiao entered the mansion, he immediately took out several array flags, recited a few incantations, and the array flags flew around the mansion, forming a Heaven-rank defensive array.

Upon seeing this, Liu Chang sneered and left Xuanwu City, his destination unknown.

Inside the mansion, after setting up an isolation array, Qin Xiao felt at ease and instructed his personal guards on what to do next before disbanding the team.

"Senior Su, I would like to ask you for a favor!"

Qin Xiao cupped his hands in greeting to Su Lie, who was in the Mahayana stage, and asked him a question.

Upon seeing this, Su Lie hurriedly helped Qin Xiao up and said respectfully, "Your Highness, there's no need for that. His Majesty has already assigned me to Your Highness, and I will obey Your Highness's every command."

Qin Xiao smiled, but very discreetly.

Qin Xiao helped Su Lie up and said, "Then I'll trouble Senior Su to inquire about the current situation in Xuanwu City."

"Yes!" Su Lie knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in a fist and said this before disappearing from Qin Xiao's sight.

Although Qin Xiao had a preliminary understanding of the current situation in Xuanwu City before coming, he still needed to arrive in person to know if it was true or not.

"Sigh, it seems the position of Lord of Xuanwu City won't be easy to obtain!"

Qin Xiao sighed, feeling a deep sense of powerlessness!

"It seems I'll have to go check out the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion in Xuanwu City!"

Qin Xiao went out with several bodyguards at the Tribulation Transcending stage!

Qin Xiao didn't believe that some people in Xuanwu City would refrain from attacking him just because he was a prince; he dared not gamble!

Tianji Pavilion~

At this time, the head of the Tianji Pavilion was not Lin Wanru, but an old man named Shi Jie. Lin Wanru was the deputy head of the pavilion!

Qin Xiao was not surprised to see Shi Jie and a series of high-ranking officials already waiting at the entrance of the Tianji Pavilion. It was normal for the Tianji Pavilion, which was known to know everything about the world, to know that he was coming!

"Your Highness, it is an honor to have you grace our Heavenly Mystery Pavilion with your presence!"

Shi Jie stepped forward with a smile and said flatteringly!

Qin Xiao also smiled. According to the information he had received, this Pavilion Master Shi Jie was already on Liu Chang's side. However, this Deputy Pavilion Master, as a member of the Lin family of Qilin City, was naturally on his side. Qilin City was closest to the capital and could feel the Qin Emperor's fear the most. If it weren't for the Qin Emperor's desire to stabilize the order of the Great Qin, he would have already slapped Xuanwu City to the ground!

Qin Xiao smiled and said to Shi Jie, "Sect Leader Shi, I've long admired your name. Meeting you today, it's truly as you say!"

Shi Jie laughed and said, "Your Highness is too kind! Please come in."

Shi Jie smiled and welcomed Qin Xiao inside.

Finally arriving at the VIP room on the nineteenth floor, Shi Jie hesitated for a moment before looking at the guards behind Qin Xiao.

Qin Xiao understood Shi Jie's meaning and gestured to his guards to wait outside!

"Your Highness, we..."

"Alright, you guys just wait outside and play it by ear!"

After saying that, Qin Xiao went into the VIP room alone.

Seeing this, Shi Jie thought to himself, "You little rascal, you know what's good for you," and then followed him inside.

When Lin Wanru saw the two go in, she originally wanted to follow them in, but Qin Xiao's guards immediately released their pressure, making Lin Wanru unable to move.

"Let her in too!"

Only after Qin Xiao spoke did the guards withdraw their oppressive aura and allow her to enter.

Qin Xiao's purpose in doing this was obvious: to warn Lin Wanru that although on the surface Lin Wanru was on his side, one could always be prepared for the worst.

VIP room~

Shi Jie chuckled and took out a document from his storage ring. Lin Wanru, being sensible, poured tea for the two of them before sitting down herself.

Holding the documents, Shi Jie smiled and said to Qin Xiao, "Fourth Prince, according to the rules of our Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, Your Highness must offer something corresponding to these documents in exchange."

"I wonder what Your Highness wishes to offer in exchange?"