"Pops, do you think we can get a result if we go to the city lord about this?"
Li Yuan's brows were tightly furrowed as he cautiously questioned his Pops. He deliberately emphasized the words "go to the city lord." The city lord of Wan City came from Green Lake Island's Iron Family. He was on ordinary terms with the governor of Wu'an County, but he also had powerful backing.
This Iron City Lord was no pushover, either. Ever since taking office, he had shown no mercy when extorting merchants. Even if the Li Family went to him and the matter was ultimately resolved, they would probably have to pay a heavy price.
Although Iron City Lord's demands were vicious, his reputation for keeping his word had always been good. Anything he agreed to do, he would definitely carry out, so his reputation among Wan City's officials was actually quite good.
However, using most of the Li Family's capital to grease Iron City Lord's palm was no small matter. Even as the head of the Li Family, Li Yuan could not make such a decision on his own. That was why he had invited Old Master Li over to discuss it.
"This will be difficult!"
Old Master Li did not say whether they could succeed. Instead, he simply said it would be difficult. Having grown old and sharp through experience, Old Master Li had built his success from nothing. He naturally possessed considerable ability, and his insight and experience surpassed even Li Yuan's.
He knew very well that the key to this matter was Zhao Yuanzuo, the governor of Wu'an County behind Liu Sanlong. The question was whether Zhao Yuanzuo knew about this. If Zhao Yuanzuo had secretly approved of the matter, then even if the Li Family sought help