I have a city in another world

Chapter 6804 Cooperating with the Investigation
The scene before my eyes shattered, and everything returned to normal.

Inside the lottery hall, Tang Zhen remained motionless, but his aura underwent a noticeable change.

His originally reserved and peaceful demeanor suddenly gained a sharp edge, like a peerless sword suddenly drawn from its sheath.

If there are thorns ahead, they will surely be cut down with a single sword.

Some customers with higher levels of cultivation clearly sensed this change, and their gazes toward Tang Zhen became increasingly solemn.

No one knew what had happened to Tang Zhen, but they felt that he had undergone a complete transformation.

If it was ordinary iron before, it is now a piece of gold.

Previously, everyone's attention was drawn to the two big prizes, and little attention was paid to Tang Zhen himself.

However, at this moment, when the grand prize once again focused on Tang Zhen, they discovered his unusual behavior.

This young monk was no ordinary person, nor was he the wizard apprentice he had previously assumed.

Perhaps he possesses even greater power, possibly a true wizard, and has extraordinary abilities.

If this is indeed the case, it must be given sufficient attention.

Putting everything else aside, Tang Zhen's performance today alone is enough to prove his extraordinary talent.

Many guests secretly wondered whether they should inquire about Tang Zhen's background and identity before considering whether to further their acquaintance.

Befriending wizards with investment potential is also an important task, as it concerns the long-term development of the family.

A prolific and excellent wizard can bring prosperity to a family for at least a hundred years, and if they seize the right opportunity, they may even go further.

However, this unfamiliar wizard should not be short of money for the time being, having just won two big prizes, which together amount to a terrifying sum.

More than half of the customers present, even if they pooled their personal assets together, probably wouldn't reach that amount.

Trying to win Tang Zhen over with money is unlikely to arouse his interest, so we have to try other approaches.

While everyone was secretly plotting, the manager of the lottery hall took the initiative to approach Tang Zhen.

"First of all, congratulations on winning two big prizes in a row. This is quite a rare thing."

I offer my congratulations and will record this event in the hope of bringing good luck to more guests.

The manager first offered congratulations, then stated the purpose of the visit: the matter required personal review by senior management.

The other party is on their way and will need Tang Zhen's cooperation later, which may cause a slight delay.

Under normal circumstances, even if the two prizes were very large, they would not attract the attention of senior management.

Tang Zhen's situation was quite special, and after the news was reported, it indeed attracted the attention of higher-ups.

After watching the footage, they also felt there was something wrong with the incident.

Even a group of high-ranking officials couldn't pinpoint the problem, but they knew the matter had to be investigated.

If there is a real problem and the result is ignored, it could lead to serious losses.

That's why a notice was issued, requesting that the manager keep Tang Zhen and asking for his cooperation.

This is a matter of diplomacy first, then force. If there is any lack of cooperation, another form of coercion will be used.

Such upscale venues are never short of resident wizards to deal with all sorts of unexpected situations.

The inner city itself also has guardians with considerable strength. When encountering unexpected situations, the major families will take the initiative to protect the safety of the inner city.

The prosperity and development of the inner city is in their own interest, so how could they sit idly by?

However, given Tang Zhen's status, it is not appropriate for him to take drastic actions. If things escalate, the managers will be the first to be punished.

Managers are more afraid of things going wrong than anyone else, so they are very humble and do not consider themselves superior just because they are managers.

In the world of cultivators, wealth is ultimately just a byproduct; true power represents everything.

If a comparison had to be made, Tang Zhen was far more powerful, possessed far greater wealth, and held a status far beyond what a mere shop manager could match. Tang Zhen was superior in every way; how could the manager possibly have the slightest right to be arrogant?
With this in mind, the manager's attitude was extremely respectful, which surprised everyone.

They were well aware that this manager was no ordinary person and had a very powerful background.

I've never seen a manager act like this towards outsiders before; it's like they're openly trying to curry favor.

While secretly surprised, they once again silently elevated Tang Zhen's status and value.

The manager's attitude alone proves that Tang Zhen is no ordinary person. Originally, they were just considering whether to make contact, but now they have made up their minds that they must find a way to befriend Tang Zhen if there is even the slightest chance.

Tang Zhen nodded calmly.

I had anticipated before the test that things would be difficult to resolve peacefully today, and as it turns out, that was indeed the case.

Ordinary things would hardly achieve the desired testing effect, let alone the situation in front of us, which is also part of the test.

Through his experiences over time, Tang Zhen learned the truth, making further testing unnecessary.

He no longer needs to undergo testing, but some people don't want him to leave.

It doesn't matter; Tang Zhen's mindset has changed after learning the truth.

A strong will has quietly taken root and will only grow stronger in the future.

Seeing Tang Zhen's cooperation, the supervisor secretly breathed a sigh of relief; he had been genuinely worried that Tang Zhen would refuse.

He received orders from higher-ups that Tang Zhen must not be allowed to leave today, no matter what.

However, if a battle were to actually break out and people were to start fighting, even if all the cultivators in the entire merchant guild were to unite together, they would still be no match for Tang Zhen.

Previous information indicated that Tang Zhen had killed a ninth-tier demon and successfully escaped from the clutches of a demon god.

Such a powerful being, once it unleashes its fury, will inevitably cause catastrophic consequences.

Several customers made up their minds and decided to quietly leave the hall to send messages to their families.

However, they found that several barbarian guards were standing at the exit, blocking the entire gate.

The barbarian guards were nearly three meters tall and wore heavy dragon-scale armor, which was enough to withstand the shots from ballistae.

The armor has the effect of neutralizing energy attacks, and the six-bladed sword in hand is extremely powerful. It can be used as a sword or a mace. Once hit by this object, one will instantly suffer broken bones and tendons.

These strong barbarian men were often recruited as teenagers and received various professional training provided by the merchant guild.

Once they pass the assessment, they will be assigned to various locations within the Chamber of Commerce, becoming loyal guardians.

Such work is often done for a lifetime and represents the true core strength of the chamber of commerce.

The wizards in the Chamber of Commerce are trained in a different way, with a more detailed and rigorous process.

Upon seeing the barbarian guards appear, everyone was secretly startled, realizing that the situation was more complicated than they had imagined.

Leaving now might not be so easy.

Several more middle managers appeared and explained to the group of guests, hoping they would stay and cooperate with the investigation.

Although the matter is unrelated to them, since they are involved, some procedures will be unavoidable.

Although everyone had complaints in their hearts, they dared not say much. Compared with this chamber of commerce, they were just small fry.

If a feud is formed, it will be impossible to maintain a foothold in the inner city.

The group of guests exchanged glances, then silently returned to their sofas and chairs, waiting quietly without making a sound.

The unfortunate rich kid was also lifted off the ground and placed on a comfortable soft chair.

At this moment, the rich second-generation was no longer arrogant as before, but became quiet and tried to minimize his presence.

Although he was arrogant and proud, he wasn't a complete fool, and he had already realized that something was wrong.

At times like these, keeping a low profile is the right choice; continuing to act ostentatiously will only bring trouble upon oneself.