After driving to the foot of a high-rise, Mo Xie and Jiang Ting stepped out of the car. A middle-aged man in a formal suit immediately came over to greet them.
"Hahaha, Boss Mo, Boss Jiang, you're finally here!"
Mayor Xu stood tall and straight, a smile on his face. He exuded confidence and looked every inch a successful man.
Having already restored his original appearance, Mo Xie smiled lightly, stepped forward, and shook Mayor Xu's hand.
"Sorry for the trouble during our visit to Lanyang City, Mayor Xu."
"Hahaha, don't mention it! You're an honored guest, Boss Mo. I couldn't be happier to welcome you!"
Mayor Xu was delighted that Mo Xie had paid for a cultivation slot in the Lanyang Earth Core. Though the sum was small change to Chenxi, it was a considerable source of income for Lanyang City.
Allowing gifted magic prodigies to cultivate in the Lanyang Earth Core was, at best, an investment in them. That was how Lanyang City could build its reputation and acquire resources.
Lanyang City was only a top-tier second-rank city. Naturally, its size and resources could not compare with those of first-rank cities.
There had been precedents for buying access to the Lanyang Earth Core, but it was not an option available to just anyone. For Mo Xie, however, they would certainly make an exception.
If they could secure Chenxi's backing, Lanyang City could soar to new heights. With this substantial influx of funds, they would have nothing to worry about for some time.
Naturally, Mayor Xu could not afford to neglect Mo Xie. He had to treat him as an honored guest.
"Boss Mo, let's head into the Lanyang Earth Core first."
"All right."
Under Mayor Xu's guidance, the three followed him into the high-rise.
To Mo Xie's surprise,