Tianyan Auction (Part 1)

Time flew by. It had been two eras since Xiao Yu became the City Lord of Tianyan City.

The City Lord's Mansion, the highest floor of the main building.

Tian Jingliu and Hei Wu Long, the two Vice City Lords, had come to report the income for this era.

"This era, Tianyan City's various sources of income have all increased. Residential fees, sales, minerals, the Chaos Ruins, and other proceeds have reached a total of 450 million Universe Sand. The residential fees submitted to the Royal Capital came to 70 million Universe Sand, while the city's various operating expenses totaled 60 million Universe Sand, leaving a surplus of 320 million Universe Sand." Tian Jingliu smiled.

Tianyan City had achieved its current state partly because of Xiao Yu, its City Lord, but he and Hei Wu Long had also made immense contributions.

"Not bad. In that case, this era, you and Hei Wu Long will each receive eight million Universe Sand. If you can bring Tianyan City's net income to 400 million Universe Sand without changing any of the city's fee standards or engaging in dark activities, I'll reward each of you with another ten million Universe Sand, along with additional material rewards." Xiao Yu smiled faintly.

"Thank you for your generous reward, City Lord!" Tian Jingliu and Hei Wu Long said respectfully.

"Mm." Xiao Yu pondered briefly before speaking. "Make proper preparations. Thirty days from now, I'll hold an auction in Tianyan City. At that time, Chaos Masters from the surrounding Chaos Continents, such as Tianmu Kingdom and Mist Kingdom, will come. Make sure they're properly received and that nothing goes wrong."

Earlier, while cultivating, Xiao Yu had used the ten billion Universe Sand that Marquis Jimu had given him as thanks to purchase various weapon-refining materials. Along with the