I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 350 - 245: The Benevolence of a Gentleman, Cut Off After Five Generations!

Chapter 350: Chapter 245: The Benevolence of a Gentleman, Cut Off After Five Generations!

Regarding the first two matters, whether it was deciding the next Great City Guard or the next Commander, Lin Yan did not quite agree, yet he did not exhibit excessive anger.

In the past, High Willow City had always recommended candidates and reported them to Qifeng Prefecture City.

Then, the higher-ups of Qifeng Prefecture would confirm the candidates and grant appointments.

Moreover, during special periods, the Holy Land would inevitably intervene.

It was also a method to maintain stability among all parties!

Direct appointments by the upper echelons could prevent local city rulers from favoring cronies, taking the opportunity to build power, and thereby paying lip service while secretly disobeying, or even declaring themselves king and refusing to submit to any authority!

What was more, in recent days, there had been signs of Liu Venerate awakening, and Tribulation Ash activities had become frequent.

An entrance to the Netherworld appeared west of High Willow City, and to the north, another Blessed Land emerged!

Now, there was a need to expand and build a new city, includes cleansing internal and external threats, where even one of the six major clans, the Liu Family, had completely collapsed.

To speak frankly, the situation in High Willow City was extraordinarily complex!

Furthermore, the current Great City Guard and Commander of High Willow City were both nearing old age, bearing signs of potential loss of control.

Plus, the signs of Liu Venerate’s awakening significantly impacted both of them, and it was similarly difficult to confirm!

Therefore, the Holy Land and Qifeng Prefecture City rejected the candidates they proposed, opting for a reconsideration, which was quite justifiable.

Though this direct appointment of the next generation of rulers would surely cause discontent and dissatisfaction among the administration of High Willow City and its Sky Observation Bureau, at least the documents for these appointments issued by the Prefecture City Guard Mansion and the Prefecture City Sky Observation Department were still in accordance with the rules.

If it turns out that the new Great City Guard and Commander are people like Wang Yuan or elders from the Liu Family, worst case scenario, they could just be replaced!

However, the third matter directly infuriated Lin Yan, and he truly could not tolerate it!

"The third matter is non-negotiable!"

Lin Yan appeared cold and stern, directly looking at the Chief True Man before him.

The atmosphere in the courtyard had become incredibly tense.

The people from the Holy Land were all feeling anger in their hearts.

Even the Commander of High Willow City had no right to veto the Holy Land’s decisions!

Wu Chang’s real position was merely that of a General Flag Envoy!

The title of Inspection Envoy was only temporarily bestowed by the High Willow City Sky Observation Bureau during a special period, and it had not been approved by Qifeng Prefecture City!

The Thirteenth Young Master suddenly laughed, "They say the number one prodigy of Qifeng Prefecture possesses unparalleled talent, a genius bestowed by heaven, surely the next Li Shen Sect!"

"Yet even the currently rising Li Shen Sect wouldn’t dare to be so arrogant as to single-handedly veto a decision by the Holy Land!"

"You might not have the capabilities of Li Shen Sect, yet you certainly have a hundred times his official authority!"

He stretched out his hand to grip the sword, his expression icy, saying, "Do you know what crime you commit today, defying and opposing the Holy Land from below?"

The two Holy Land elders behind him, along with four stewards and eight disciples, all had icy expressions, hands on their swords.

A young man named Gui Zhen also made a move to draw his sword.

Lv Tang gripped the long halberd in his hand.

Lin Lei looked around, not finding a handy weapon, so he casually picked up a wooden chair.

Meanwhile, the people from the City Guard Mansion glanced at each other, their gaze falling on the Great City Guard.

The Great City Guard, appearing composed, glanced at Mr. Lu.

Mr. Lu sighed, moved forward half a step, standing in front of the Chief True Man, silent.

The Chief True Man, originally as dark as burnt charcoal, was quite angry in his heart.

Yet, as he lifted his eyes, he saw Mr. Lu before him.

The two exchanged a look.

Then there was silence for a moment.

"Non-negotiable?"

The Chief True Man suddenly laughed, turned his head to look at Lin Yan, and said, "According to rule twelve of the Sky Observation Department, if a command contains a major error, it can be overturned!"

"This rule was originally from the Holy Land and was later implemented into various Great City Guard Mansions, Sky Observation Departments, Ancient Blessed Lands, and large Pure Lands along with the laws."

"This rule is to prevent upper echelon rulers from making major erroneous decisions due to mental impacts from their practice or from being obstinate and extremist in solitude!"

"Thus, there is this provision for ’overturning an order.’"

With that, the Chief True Man’s expression turned icy as he said, "But you must prove that this command contains a major error! Otherwise, even if brother Lu steps in today, he cannot protect you!"

Upon hearing this, Mr. Lu moved half a step aside, looked at Lin Yan, then his eyes shifted to Lin Yan’s hand.

At that moment, Lin Yan’s hand was on the hilt of the knife.

"Ahem..."

Mr. Lu coughed lightly, his eyes meaningful, implying: Reason it out!

Seeing this, Lin Yan also relaxed his hand.

He did not consider himself a lover of slaughter nor a senselessly argumentative person, and since the Chief True Man was no longer intent on combat but on reasoning, he saw no problem with it.

"Great City Guard, can High Willow Inner City still accommodate these 38,000 people?" Lin Yan turned his head and looked at the Great City Guard.

"High Willow Inner City is incredibly valuable and originally heavily populated."Great City Guard nodded slightly, saying, "The arrival of 38,000 people from the Holy Land is unlikely to be accommodated!"

"I heard that one of the six major clans, the Liu Family of High Willow Inner City, has already collapsed, freeing up space that should naturally be filled by our people from the Holy Land," said the Chief True Man calmly.

"Excluding the dead and injured of the Liu Family, the number of those involved does not exceed ten thousand... How can you accommodate another thirty thousand from the Holy Land?" Lin Yan retorted.

"With a single order from the City Guard Mansion, expelling thirty thousand would free up space for accommodation." At this moment, Fu Shi, the elder soon to become the next Great City Guard, spoke slowly.

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