After Flender left, the old man entered and bowed.
"City Lord, someone wishes to see you. He claims to be here regarding the Money House."
Li Changkong's eyes lit up, but he did not rush. He instructed, "Let him wait. Have him stay in the meeting room and tell him I'm handling important matters."
The old man nodded. Before long, he brought Bai Yu to the meeting room. After giving a few instructions, he was about to leave when Bai Yu suddenly smiled.
"Please tell the City Lord that Flender has already transferred Shrek Academy."
The old man shuddered. He turned back to give Bai Yu a deep look, then hurried out of the meeting room.
Soon, Li Changkong arrived in a hurry. Yet when he saw the youthful Bai Yu, he froze for a moment.
Before Li Changkong could speak, Bai Yu rose and cupped his hands. "City Lord, seeing you truly lives up to your reputation!"
Though puzzled, Li Changkong did not show it. He returned the gesture with a smile. "You flatter me, young friend. What did you mean by what you just said?"
Bai Yu curled his lips.
"Exactly what it sounded like. I represent the Money House in discussing shares with you, City Lord. As a business partner, I merely wished to remind you that Flender has mortgaged Shrek Academy to the Money House. If you think he will obediently pay up because a monk may run but his temple cannot... I'm sorry, but he no longer has a temple."
So he represents the Money House. I was wondering how there could be such a young owner of a Money House. I was overthinking it. Li Changkong asked, "How did you know I fined him?"
"Simple. If the City Lord's Manor still had money, you