I have a city in another world

Chapter 7123 The Secret of Nuchuan City
Outside Nuchuan City, when the guards arrived at the construction site, the sky had grown increasingly gloomy.

Dark, lead-like clouds hung low over Nuchuan City, as if they might fall at any moment.

That kind of pressure makes one feel increasingly heavy-hearted.

The construction site remained busy, with people working hard, carrying wood and stones and digging trenches. No one dared to slack off in the slightest.

Not only because there was a supervisor, but everyone was also holding their breath, hoping that what they were building could stop the monsters from attacking the city.

Several armored guards, armed with swords, led by Su Fuzi's students, made their way through the crowd, their eyes scanning the area, and soon locked onto Tang Zhen beside a pit.

Tang Zhen, carrying a stone hammer, worked with several men to plant sharpened wooden spikes into the bottom of the trap.

Their coarse cloth clothes were soaked with sewage, and their trouser legs and cuffs were covered in mud. Judging from their clothing alone, they were no different from other laborers and common people.

However, upon closer inspection, one will find that his temperament is quite different, and the more one looks at him, the more extraordinary he seems.

The guard felt a chill and quickly stepped forward.

City Lord Zhao Heng had solemnly instructed them to treat him with utmost courtesy, so the guards naturally dared not take it lightly.

"Excuse me... are you Mr. Tang?"

The head guard clasped his hands in greeting and spoke, his tone surprisingly cautious, with a fawning smile on his face.

Upon hearing this, the nearby residents paused in their tracks and looked over with curiosity.

The city lord's personal guards, who are considered important figures by ordinary people, are now displaying a humble attitude, facing an ordinary laborer.

Who exactly is this young man?

Tang Zhen put down the stone hammer and looked up at the other person.

"What's the matter?"

The guard took a deep breath and said in a low voice:
"The City Lord has invited Mr. Tang to the City Lord's Mansion for a discussion."

After he finished speaking, the surroundings fell silent for a moment.

The people who were still working were all stunned and looked at Tang Zhen in surprise.

Some people's mouths were slightly open, their faces full of astonishment, wondering if they had misheard.

The city lord's personal guards came to personally extend an invitation?
Was the person who was invited the same young man who worked and ate with them, and who was friendly and interesting?
At this moment, everyone felt like their minds were going blank.

The man who had been chatting with Tang Zhen earlier widened his eyes and stammered:

"Brother Tang... who... who exactly are you?"

The way more people nearby looked at Tang Zhen changed instantly, with a hint of flattery and humility.

Despite the stares of the crowd, Tang Zhen remained calm, simply standing up and patting the dirt off his hands.

"Lead the way."

The guards secretly breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

Their biggest worry was that this reclusive master was eccentric and unwilling to accept the city lord's invitation.

If that's the case, they don't know how to solve it. Now that Tang Zhen is willing to go, the mission is half complete.

For the rest of the journey, the guards remained respectful and dared not say a word, simply leading the way on horseback.

Tang Zhen sat quietly in the car, watching the city's people in a state of panic and the decline of all industries, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Upon arriving at the city lord's mansion, guards were already respectfully waiting at the gate.

"Mr. Tang, please."

The guards pushed open the gates of the mansion, and inside, chaos reigned as people from various departments rushed about.

The officials were in a hurry, and a strong sense of fatigue filled the air, which was completely different from the solemn and dignified atmosphere that had been imagined.

Inside the lobby.

City Lord Zhao Heng, clad in armor, and Master Su had been waiting for some time.

As Tang Zhen entered, both of their eyes fell on him at the same time.

At that moment, Zhao Heng's pupils contracted slightly.

The young man in front of me looks ordinary at first glance, but the more you look at him, the more extraordinary he seems.

The most shocking thing is that, given his cultivation level, he couldn't see through Tang Zhen's strength at all.

He had no idea that such a real dragon was hidden in his own city!
Master Su was the first to stand up and bow deeply to Tang Zhen, his attitude sincere and respectful.

"I had previously glimpsed your extraordinary cultivation at a scenic spot outside the city, and I knew that you were no ordinary person."

“Su Lie has been presumptuous in investigating without permission. I hope you will not take offense.”

Master Su's attitude was extremely sincere, without the slightest airs of an academy teacher. He knew very well that if the person before him was truly as powerful as he had guessed, his status and position would certainly not be inferior to those top cultivators of major sects.

Upon hearing this, Tang Zhen glanced at him indifferently.

"It's alright."

Upon hearing this, Master Su secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and his anxious heart relaxed a little.

Zhao Heng suppressed his shock and his smile became even more sincere.

The city lord, who had been busy with affairs for days and looked exhausted, also solemnly clasped his hands in greeting.

"Mr. Tang."

"The situation in Nuchuan City is critical. It is besieged by a large number of monsters outside the city, and the people in the city are restless. If we are not careful, the city will be destroyed and people will die."

"As the city lord, I am powerless to turn the tide, and I am truly ashamed before the people of the city."

As he said this, a look of weariness appeared on his face.

"If you are willing to lend a helping hand, no matter what the final outcome is, the entire city of Nuchuan will remember your kindness."

"Afterwards, the City Lord's Mansion will do everything in its power to repay you."

These words were spoken with utmost sincerity.

There were no lofty orders, only requests, hoping that Tang Town could lend a helping hand.

Zhao Heng knew in his heart that if he were to presume upon his status and engage in conversation with such a true powerhouse, he might end up making things worse.

The hall fell silent, and both Master Su and Zhao Heng looked at Tang Zhen with anticipation in their eyes.

Tang Zhen did not immediately agree. His eyes, as cold as a deep pool, fell on the city lord, as if he could see right through him.

"You are indeed actively preparing for war; the entire city is doing so, and it has indeed had a certain defensive effect."

"Unfortunately, it's meaningless."

Upon hearing this, both Master Su and Zhao Heng were taken aback.

Tang Zhen's voice wasn't loud, but each word struck the two men's hearts like a heavy hammer.

"With the current preparations, the chances of successfully combating the beast tide and man-made disasters are less than 10%."

"The destruction of Nuchuan City was already destined."

boom--

This sentence was like a thunderclap.

Zhao Heng's expression changed drastically, and Master Su's breath caught in his throat.

The air in the hall seemed to freeze at that moment, so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

"Man-made disaster?"

Zhao Heng frowned, keenly catching the key point in Tang Zhen's words, and his voice lowered.

At that moment, Master Su noticed something amiss and looked at the city lord with a slightly scrutinizing gaze.

"What do you mean by that, sir?"

Tang Zhen's gaze remained calm. He did not answer directly, but instead slowly walked to the map hanging in the center of the hall.

This map clearly marks the terrain around Nuchuan City, including mountains, rivers, and ravines.

Tang Zhen glanced at the map, then suddenly pointed to a location near the city lord's mansion.

"Do you dare tell me what's hidden in this place?"

Zhao Heng stared intently, his eyes widening in shock and his scalp tingling. His gaze toward Tang Zhen was filled with fear and wariness.

This moment.

He finally changed color completely.

This is because a shocking secret is indeed hidden beneath Nuchuan City, something that only the successive city lords have the right to know.

Seeing Zhao Heng's reaction, Master Su realized something and looked at the city lord in shock.

"Lord of the city... could it be..."

Zhao Heng's lips moved, and cold sweat began to seep from his forehead. He was at a loss for what to do.

He stared intently at Tang Zhen.

"Sir...who exactly are you?"