"I know a master smith who can help you improve it further..."
"What do you need me to do, Governor?"
"Nothing. You've done so much for the Special Management Bureau, for Huai City, and for Great Xia. You've earned all of this."
Lin Shuguang said nothing more at that. His gaze remained composed as he studied the Governor... This was probably his first face-to-face meeting with the Governor.
The resolute-looking man before him had a steady gaze... There was nothing visibly amiss about him.
"When can it be arranged?"
The Governor's gaze was as calm as still water. "Whenever your schedule allows."
Lin Shuguang cupped his hands. "Thank you, Governor."
Afterward, all of Huai City saw daylight again. Contrary to the ruin and desolation people had imagined, everyone's face in Huai City brimmed with vigorous vitality...
"You're safe now."
A Grand Scholar from the Science and Education Institute tried to reassure them, only to hear the people of Huai City express their regret. "The golden light faded too quickly. If only it had stayed a little longer..."
It would have been one thing if only one or two people had said this, but an entire crowd was enthusiastically discussing it. This inevitably puzzled the Science and Education Institute and the senior figures from various outside parties, who all instinctively looked at Lin Shuguang.
"The people inside said it was a blessing from heaven. Many people grew stronger just now," Lin Shuguang said calmly.
The senior figures wore odd expressions.
"A blessing from heaven?"
"That's possible?"
That was too far-fetched... No one voiced such doubts directly in front of Lin Shuguang.
Even the Governor's expression turned slightly odd at that moment... "Let's take a look inside."
He stepped into Huai City first, spreading his considerable perception outward to search for any