"My master, Feiqi has grown used to serving you," the Old Servant said, looking at Arun Pombo. "Sending me back to the family residence to retire would actually be a form of torture for me. I would rather continue serving you here."
"You've had it hard," Arun Pombo said. Then he asked, "How have things been in Saint Louis City lately? Is it still peaceful?"
"I heard Miss Annie say before that it doesn't seem very peaceful. Several families have ulterior motives, especially the Snow Family—they are the most obvious. Although they still don't dare openly oppose our Pombo Family, once they get the chance, they definitely won't let it pass," Feiqi said.
Arun Pombo's expression turned cold. His writing hand stopped, Goose Feather Quill in hand, and he snorted. "Hmph! The Snow Family! Back then, in my eyes, they were beneath even those nouveau riche. Yet after I personally wiped out several great family powers like Brown and Galun, I gave them the chance to develop. Back then, I should have been more thorough and eliminated vermin like them as well!"
After venting his emotions, Arun Pombo's expression became somewhat wistful again. Letting out a breath, he said, "Still, even if I had truly eliminated families like the Snow Family back then, there would still be other families causing trouble now. That can't be helped.
"The direct line of our Pombo Family is still too weak, greatly limiting the extraordinary power we can fully control. We cannot expand recklessly, or we will suffer backlash. As a result, it is difficult for us to completely control all of Saint Louis City in a short time, giving other forces an opportunity.
"They all pursue profit. They will not give up on overthrowing the Pombo Family's rule and gaining immense benefits. Only