The moment those words were spoken, everyone present was shocked.
Chen Xiaojun's move was beyond everyone's expectations. Not only were the others stunned, even Shen Lang, Ji Chengjian, and Liu Yirong had not anticipated it.
Shen Lang narrowed his eyes slightly and asked in a deep voice, "Xiaojun, this Golden Guard you speak of—what are its operating regulations?"
Chen Xiaojun smiled faintly and explained, "This newly established institution will be directly governed by the city lord. It will operate alongside the existing Public Security Bureau without conflict, complementing each other."
"Members of the Golden Guard must at least possess Soul King cultivation. Each squad will consist of ten people, including one Soul Sage, two Soul Emperors, and seven Soul Kings."
"We will form twenty such squads, taking turns handling daily garrison duties and the pursuit of criminals."
"And you seniors will become consecrated supporters of this institution and the City Lord's Mansion. When our strength falls short, we may have to trouble you seniors to act."
He paused, then continued, "In addition, regarding the rule that high-level soul masters may not engage in private duels, the City Lord's Mansion will erect Stone Tablets at the four city gates, clearly laying out the code of conduct between high-level soul masters and posting it in writing as a warning to others."
Chen Xiaojun's move was undoubtedly quite elegant.
This was not merely symbolic support for them, but real, wholehearted assistance.
From then on, when dealing with those tyrannical high-level soul masters, they would possess a proper, legitimate status, legal protection, and the confidence to enforce the law.
What was even more worth mentioning was that their forces would seize this opportunity to infiltrate the official system in the form of military force.
This method was still the first of its kind on