"Shi Yan City lies near the Lihuo Domain.
It can be called the barrier between the two domains. If the water beasts attack the Chaos Fire Domain,
then Shi Yan City will be their first stop.
Although that Tyrant Blade was not much of a person, he was highly capable when it came to management.
Under his administration these past years, Shi Yan City has become a city of strong soldiers and sturdy horses.
It has always been an iron barrier for our Chaos Fire Domain."
After hearing Huo Yunzi's words, Xu Zimo gained a rough understanding.
Shi Yan City could not remain without a master for even a day. This was truly a thankless task for Huo Yunzi.
Unlike other cities, they had to guard against the water beasts at every moment.
If he managed it well, with Tyrant Blade's previous example, that would be all there was to it.
But if he made a mistake in managing it, he would be held accountable.
"It was also because Tyrant Blade died too suddenly. The higher-ups had no time to assess anyone else.
They could only send me here first," Huo Yunzi said with a bitter smile.
He truly did not want to take charge of this mess.
He had already retired into seclusion years ago, but there was no helping it.
Who told Fire Ancestor to trust him?
If someone else became City Lord, Fire Ancestor likely would not be at ease.
"Don't worry. We're only passing through Shi Yan City this time. We won't cause trouble."
Xu Zimo reassured him, saying, "My destination is the Lihuo Domain."
"As expected of the number one among the younger generation of our Chaos Fire Domain.
Others avoid the Lihuo Domain like the plague.
Yet you are taking the initiative to go