As for the Four City Lords, they were divided among the eastern, southern, western, and northern districts, responsible for overseeing all resources within the Inner City. The position of City Lord was generally held by the martial arts families within the city.
If the Commander and Deputy Generals were powerful dragons who rotated with each term, then the Four City Lords were local snakes entrenched in Tong Pass Inner City for thousands of years, unshakable by anyone.
Having learned of Qin Jian's actions from Qin Jian's memories, Lin Yi could only sigh. Though the man had his own principles, he acted far too domineeringly, knew no flexibility, and could not cooperate with others.
Qin Jian had served as Garrison Commander for three years, yet had failed to seize any real authority in Tong Pass. It was truly an insult to the strength of a half-step Martial Saint.
Now that he had become Qin Jian, Lin Yi's first goal was naturally to seize control of Tong Pass's resources.
If Lin Yi remembered correctly, Tong Pass Treasury stored vast quantities of Source Stones and spiritual materials.
"Wang Sheng, lead the way. We're going to the Inner City Treasury..."
Seeing that Lord Qin merely wanted him to lead the way to the treasury, Wang Sheng could not help but breathe a sigh of relief.
"Lord Qin, this way, please..."
Wang Sheng carefully led the way ahead, while Lin Yi followed at an unhurried pace.
As he walked through Tong Pass Inner City, Lin Yi spread out his senses and observed his surroundings. He discovered that the people of the Ancient Domain in Tong Pass Inner City possessed a deep martial arts foundation.
Even the street vendors setting up stalls had the strength of the Eighth or Level 9.
He even saw several youths