In fact, before Chen Qi had even stepped out of the City Lord's Manor, she had known that the gathering of over ten thousand cultivators and ordinary citizens would inevitably make demands. Rather than passively accept them, she might as well invite everyone to offer suggestions for Ximu City's development as masters of the city. This way, although the issues raised would remain the same, their nature would change fundamentally, leaving those cultivators and citizens with a very different impression.
At her words, everyone began whispering among themselves, and their anger eased.
Chen Qi turned to the elders of the two great tribes standing behind her on either side. Both nodded in agreement.
"Please have your representatives step forward. Together with the elders of the two great tribes, we will hear everyone's collective opinions right here!"
Everyone turned to Qian Feng. Though apprehensive, he could only grit his teeth and step forward.
"Hmph! Your tongue may blossom with lotuses, but why won't you offer any real benefits? You say we're all masters of Ximu City, so why do you decide every major matter in the city?"
"This gentleman has a point. Tell us what benefits everyone wants. Whatever we can agree to, we certainly won't refuse."
Seeing that Chen Qi was only a young woman and spoke so gently, Qian Feng grew bolder.
"First, outsiders must enjoy the same annual dividends as local residents. Second, we outsiders will nominate two people to participate in managing Ximu City. Third, give us decent places to live, free of charge. If you agree to these three conditions, we'll agree!"
Qian Feng's words caused an uproar. Both great tribes' elders flew into a rage at his proposals, and the Mighty Realm elders behind them instantly bristled with hostility, ready to resolve the dispute by