Meng City Would Not Sleep Tonight

The orc nobles and warriors, including shamans, had already been mostly killed in the previous resistance. The remaining orc laborers and herders, who were usually slaves of the tribe, surrendered very easily at this time.

Under the patrols of the Dao soldiers, the entire territory quickly resumed basic production.

With order established, especially an order based on the martial power of the Daoist temple, the Bond between the orc territory and the Xuanwei Monastery was immediately strengthened, and the distance between the two was being rapidly shortened.

With everything looking up, Lin Xu finally withdrew his attention from the battlefield in the Spirit Realm, waved his hand to close the Spirit Realm Passage in the city, and the power of the Order Source Fire slowly faded away.

"This is the true lord, transcending the mortal realm and the Spirit Realm— " Xia Jingyi, standing to the side, bit her red lips, her resolute and courageous face revealing an undisguised envy.

A group of high-ranking Night Watchers stood some distance away, watching him with reverence and anticipation.

The battle in the Spirit Realm was none of the Night Watchers. All they knew was that the defense of Meng City had been won, and won with relatively minor losses, and all of this was thanks to the "hero" before them.

"How many lords are there on Blue Star?" Lin Xu stood beside her, glancing at the ravaged battlefield.

The fighting in the neighborhood is over, the Night Watchers are taking stock of the losses, and the street office staff and neighborhood patrol officers are doing the cleanup work.

"The exact number is a top secret for each country." She shook her head. "Domestically, there are about fifty or sixty Pioneer Lord, and leading them are several hundred Enfeoffed Lord— "

Pioneer Lord is someone like Lin Xu, who uses his talent, strength, and even influence to seize a territory in the Spirit Realm, condense authority, and become a lord. This is the most orthodox path.

As the name suggests, Enfeoffed Lord is a secondary lord who is subordinate to the Pioneer Lord and is granted Enfeoffment by him.

Although they also hold the title of lord, the territorial bonuses and authority they receive are far inferior to those of Pioneer Lord. Strictly speaking, they are merely officials who manage the territory on behalf of Pioneer Lord, who can Enfeoffment or revoke Territory Authority at a moment's notice.

"So little?" Lin Xu looked at her in surprise.

Central State is now the world's dominant power, with its mixed fleet of seven battleships and aircraft carriers dominating the oceans and acquiring vast resources through overseas trade to support its homeland.

Even in this world where supernatural beings have arrived and the limits of technology have been reduced, the local population still supports a massive population of over 1.4 billion, which is nothing short of a miracle.

But even in such a powerful nation, the number of Pioneer Lord was only fifty or sixty, which greatly surprised him.

"The key is authority. Many Lineage in the country have successfully seized territory, but haven't been able to consolidate their authority," Xia Jingyi shook her head. "It's said that only adventurers who seize territory through the Spirit Realm Trial have the potential to become Pioneer Lord— "

She hesitated for a moment, then looked at him cautiously. "Sir, on behalf of the Night Watchers headquarters, I request that Chen Lingfeng and the Chen Lineage be taken away..."

Lin Xu's face hardened, and he looked at her sharply. "Is this your idea, or is someone behind it?"

Chen Lingfeng has been operating in Meng City for a long time, and he is also my enemy. Anyone who wants to protect him must want to get rid of me!

"My lord, please don't misunderstand, I have no connection with the Chen Lineage." Xia Jingyi shook her head, her eyes filled with sincerity. "In fact, this was an order issued a few minutes ago by a lord in the name of the Night Watchers headquarters."

"Hehe~" Lin Xu's eyes flickered as he recalled what he had seen that day, and he immediately understood, "It's Jiang Shiyan from Lei City, isn't it?"

Although it is a question, it carries a tone of affirmation.

"What's wrong...?" Xia Jingyi was immediately startled.

"It really is him..." Lin Xu stroked his chin, his eyes suddenly lighting up.

He has already laid out plans in the Spirit Realm, and soon the Chen Lineage's territory will fall into his hands. Chen Lingfeng had no idea that his escape route had been secretly cut off by his son!

No matter where Chen Lingfeng runs in the real world, he will always return to the Spirit Realm. This is what they mean by "the monk can run away, but the temple can't."

"Go tell Jiang Shiyan that if he wants Chen Lingfeng, he has to offer me resources that will tempt me. And he has to be quick, otherwise, I can't guarantee how long he'll live!" Lin Xu's eyes darted around, deciding to kill two birds with one stone.

In front of Xia Jingyi, he took out the Mountains and Rivers Reflection Mirror and shone it on the bewildered Chen Lingfeng in the distance. A faint figure fell into the mirror and then quietly disappeared.

A chill ran through Chen Lingfeng, who instinctively glanced around. The thought of the lord's terrifying nature made his face turn pale, and a flicker of fear crossed his eyes. "Damn it! I've gone too far tonight!"

He then realized the danger of his situation—he had offended the lord on his own territory, and he didn't know if kneeling down and begging for mercy would still do any good.

Lin Xu casually put away the magic mirror. This was a double insurance policy. Now he could curse Chen Lingfeng to death at any time, unless Chen Lingfeng happened to hide in the Spirit Realm and give him a "surprise"!

Xia Jingyi frowned at him. "Sir, since you already know that Lord Jiang wants to deal with you, why did you still hand Chen Lingfeng over to him?"

"If someone wants to deal with you, they'll find a way. Leave them a weakness, so they choose the path I want." Lin Xu's fingers traced the spirit lamp, his gaze sweeping across the gradually quieting street. "Give me an answer before dawn. Tomorrow morning, I'll take action against Chen Lingfeng and the Chen Lineage!"

You can tell how many tricks these veteran lords have just by looking at their Wayfinding Compass. You can't guard against thieves forever if you're a thief for a thousand days. It's better to choose a familiar method and fight each other head-on!

"Yes, my lord," Xia Jingyi replied, her expression immediately becoming solemn. "Your Excellency, according to the Night Watchers ' 'Agreement Between the Spirit Realm and Reality Agreement,' your territory has already interacted with Meng City. Meng City will automatically be incorporated into your name, becoming your autonomous territory. However, I must remind you that this only means you have the authority to manage Meng City; your territory remains part of Central State and must be subject to the supervision of the state, and you must fulfill the obligations of Pioneer Lord!"

Lin Xu nodded. "I am from Central State, Pioneer Lord of Central State. Of course, I will fulfill my obligations. Send me a copy of the 'Agreement' later, along with the related rights and obligations."

"Of course. Besides these, there are also gifts prepared for you by the Night Watchers headquarters, exclusively for the Pioneer Lord." Xia Jingyi smiled sincerely, "You will receive an invitation from the Night Watchers headquarters to become an inquisitor of the Central State Night Watchers organization, with the right to make proposals and decisions regarding the invasion of the Spirit Realm in reality."

You will simultaneously receive the provincial-level benefits of a full-fledged official in Central State and enjoy all the rights of that rank.

You can send a liaison officer to be stationed at the Night Watchers headquarters to obtain firsthand intelligence within the organization, and at the same time, you can use the organization's channels to buy or sell relevant Spirit Realm resources.

The Night Watchers Chamber of Commerce will subsequently send merchant representatives to visit and negotiate on this matter.

"We'll talk about that later. I need some quiet time." Lin Xu nodded. He glanced at the gradually clearing phantom of the territory in the sky, then turned to look at the expectant Night Watchers. "These people..."

"My lord, you may return first. Leave these people to me." Inspector Xia nodded. After verifying Lin Xu's identity, her attitude naturally changed.

Lin Xu nodded, rode away on a cloud, and disappeared into the night in an instant.

Inspector Xia waved away the soundproof barrier and turned to the waiting Night Watchers: "Chen Lingfeng committed a grave mistake, which led to this calamity in Meng City. Headquarters has issued an order to remove him from his post as director. Lin Xu is a hero of the Spirit Realm. According to the 'Night Watchers Management Regulations' and with headquarters' approval, he will take over as the director of the Meng City Night Watchers. Who supports him? Who opposes him?"

Without hesitation, everyone immediately declared, "We all support you! We firmly endorse Director Lin!"

The bustling city has returned to its tranquility.

The battle here has ended, but Meng City will not sleep tonight.