Xu Qingtong had only just found a moment of leisure when a voice suddenly came from outside the door. "City Lord Xu, it's been years. Have you been well?"
Hearing that voice, Xu Qingtong sprang to his feet, hurried outside, and swept the visitor into a bear hug. "Big Brother Nangong, what brings you here?"
The visitor was none other than Xu Qingtong's sworn elder brother, Nangong Zhen.
"Qingtong, there's been no word of you for years, and the moment I hear news of you, you've already taken a city lord's seat!" Nangong Zhen released Xu Qingtong and spoke with a smile.
"Big Brother, I was forced into this. Do you think being a city lord is that easy?"
Nangong Zhen looked Xu Qingtong over and could not help raising his thumb. "Qingtong, your big brother truly has to bow to you. It's only been a few years since we last met, and your cultivation has already far surpassed mine!"
Xu Qingtong scratched his head. "Big Brother, stop putting such a tall hat on me. I'm hardly any stronger than you!"
Nangong Zhen shook his head. "No need to be modest, Qingtong! I fought that Guan Shangtian a few years ago and nearly fell at his hands! Who would have thought my brother Qingtong would slay him!"
"It wasn't that I wanted to kill him," Xu Qingtong said. "He simply pushed me too far and even ambushed me with a concealed weapon. In my anger, I struck a little too hard and killed him!"
With that, Xu Qingtong seemed to remember something and called outside, "Someone, come!"
A servant in blue hurried inside and cupped his fists. "City Lord, what are your orders?"
"Prepare a pot of good tea. Also, tell Cui Yan to prepare a table of food and