"Hello, young miss. I am Gaorde, the city lord of Suotuo City."
Seeing Leng Xiyue push open the door and enter, Gaorde hurriedly rose to greet her.
Although Tian Meng put on quite an imposing air outside, when it came to business, he always presented himself as an employee and called Leng Xiyue "young miss."
Anyone who could have a Soul Saint working at her side like this had to have an exceptionally terrifying background. Her elders might be Soul Douluos or even Titled Douluos, a match even for the Lower Four Sects. Someone like that was beyond what a mere city lord like him could afford to offend, no matter what.
Leng Xiyue dispensed with pleasantries, walking straight to the seat of honor and sitting down before waving a hand to indicate that he should sit.
"It seems Tian Meng has already told you what needed saying, so I won't waste my breath. Why don't you be direct about the purpose of your visit?" Leng Xiyue disliked beating around the bush. Besides, a city lord at the Soul Saint level hardly caught her eye, so there was naturally no need to be overly solicitous.
Despite her chilly words, Gaorde replied with an ingratiating smile, "Young miss, I imagine you already know that I am an official appointed directly by King Kundela. Of course, my authority is much like a governor's, encompassing both military and civil affairs."
"...After yesterday's battle, I discovered that the weapons your Trade Guild possesses have tremendous potential, so I hope to purchase some. In exchange, I can apply for tax exemptions for all businesses under your banner. You can also inherit every right the Olaike Family previously held in Suotuo City, and I can even send people to help handle the transfer of their businesses."