When Lei Shun heard the other party mention the West Hill City Lord's orders, he could not help but snort disdainfully. "What the hell is he supposed to be?"
Even Autumn Water City's Teleportation Array had been shut down. Who would care about that city lord? He spoke solemnly. "I know City Lord Huo looks down on us, but this isn't something we can decide for ourselves."
"I'll only ask one thing. We're not afraid of having our clans exterminated, and we dare to flee. But would City Lord Huo dare take us in?"
That question truly stumped Huo Jiujian. He fell silent for more than ten seconds before letting out a sigh.
"I won't give you a definite answer, nor will I promise any resources. My first priority is Great Leaf City's native residents!"
It sounded like a refusal, but in truth, he had agreed in a roundabout way.
Not giving a definite answer meant he did not want the West Hill City Lord to seize on it. As for not promising any resources... who had not seen refugees before?
Great Leaf City's resources had to go first to its locals. As for outsiders—you had better bring enough resources yourselves.
Lei Shun understood the implication as well, and his eyes lit up. "There are no identity restrictions on entry?"
"At present, only those carrying Demonic Qi are barred from entering," Huo Jiujian answered frankly. "But the cost of living in Great Leaf City... is not low!"
High living costs were perfectly normal. A person was worth less away from home, while goods were worth more! Lei Shun pondered for a moment before asking, "As for transportation..."
"Don't push your luck any further!" Huo Jiujian was somewhat annoyed. "Whoever can make it there can rely on their own abilities."
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