"Wait, sir, this matter may not be so easy. After all, Li Changsheng came alone. Our City Lord cannot possibly see him," said the guard beside the burly man.
"What? So you mean our City Lord is unwilling to see him and intends to shut him out?" The burly man's expression immediately darkened.
The burly man's words made the guard beside him tremble all over. Cold sweat instantly broke out across his forehead, and he did not dare continue.
"You useless trash, you can't even keep watch over one person. Are you all good for nothing?
Get out there now and let me personally welcome Li Changsheng. If I fail, none of you need stay here!"
The guards did not dare make a sound after being scolded by the burly man. They hurriedly ran out to notify the City Lord.
Before long, a middle-aged man arrived in a rush with over a dozen guards and came before the burly man.
"Greetings, Great King. What are your orders?" The middle-aged man bowed, an ingratiating smile on his face.
This middle-aged man was named Silo. He was the City Lord of this estate and also the chief executive officer of Black Dragon City.
"Hmph, how exactly were you keeping watch? Li Changsheng actually made it into Black Dragon City. Why did you not stop him?" the burly man demanded.
"Great King, please forgive me. I failed in my duties and am willing to accept punishment."
He knelt on the ground and begged forgiveness in terror, beads of cold sweat the size of beans seeping from his forehead.
"Forget it. Now is not the time to hold anyone accountable. I'll go meet this Li Changsheng first. If he truly came to ask me for money, let him in. If not, there's no need