After Lu Chen calmly took his seat.
From the high dais, Yu Feng's deep, authoritative voice rang out once more:
"Lu Chen, I will set aside your ties to the Rakshasa Cult for now. But today, before the Four Great Families and the Ten New Nobles of Jiangdu City, I ask you only one question—how exactly do you intend to deal with these three thousand remaining members of the Rakshasa Cult?"
All eyes focused on him again.
Lu Chen's expression turned solemn. He cupped his fists and answered seriously, "In reply to the City Lord, this junior is willing to issue a military pledge: after these three thousand enter the city, they will never commit any crimes. The reason I kept them is to guide them onto the right path. From this day onward, the words 'Rakshasa Cult' will vanish completely into the river of history."
"Words alone prove nothing. Show me something tangible." Yu Feng's gaze blazed like torches. "Otherwise, how can I dare wager the safety of an entire city on a single promise from you?"
Although Yu Feng had a fairly good personal relationship with Lu Chen and thought highly of the young man,
the Rakshasa Cult had plagued the world for a century and remained an evil cult wanted at SS rank.
Half of Yu Feng's life's work had been devoted to wiping out this cult.
Yet fate toyed with him. Now, this evil cult had openly appeared on his own territory.
Restrained by the pressure from Elder Zheng, Yu Feng could not make a move.
But whether for public duty or private reasons, he could not possibly let Lu Chen pass so easily.
"This junior understands Your Excellency's concerns." Lu Chen said in a low voice, "Why not let Your Excellency name the conditions? So