"What are you saying, Young Master? We have admired you for a long time. We hope you will look after us more in the future," some people said with flattering smiles.
"Now, our Beihai City has become a major city that cannot be ignored. Every move we make affects the regions around the Northern Sea.
"My father has worked diligently to develop Beihai City to its current state. As his eldest son, I too bear the responsibility of carrying this forward."
Beixiao spoke solemnly, word by word. "My father is gravely ill. I will not hide it from you all—the matter of the city lord's position must eventually come to an end.
"Everything is waiting to be rebuilt. This is precisely the time when talent is needed. Are you all willing to assist me?"
At Beixiao's words, discussion broke out all around them.
Though many had already guessed it, they still found it difficult to make a decision so quickly.
Xu Zimo noticed that the veiled woman from before was standing with Beixiao.
The two of them should have known each other.
"Oh, right, let me introduce someone to everyone," Beixiao said with a smile as he led the veiled woman to the front.
"This is Miss Meng Yu of the Northern Sea, and she is also a friend of mine."
"Who is this woman? I've never heard of her," someone muttered.
"Meng Yu... could she be the disciple Dragon Girl took in more than ten years ago?" Someone else recalled.
It had caused quite a stir at the time, but that newly accepted disciple was like Dragon Girl herself—she rarely showed her face.
Once the excitement died down, many people stopped paying attention.
"No way. Could Dragon Girl already be supporting the Eldest Young Master?"
"Probably not. If Dragon