Douluo: Wuhun Qimen Formation, control everything!

Upon hearing this, the guards behind Qian Xing immediately stepped forward. Accustomed to their arrogance, they didn't realize anything was amiss.

Gao Hongyu narrowed his eyes, placed his right hand on his waist, and a black sword appeared out of thin air. His soul power was almost uncontrollable.

He's a wage earner, but he's at least a high-level wage earner, right?

When has he, a titled Douluo, ever suffered such humiliation?
"Take me down? Come on! Let me see how you plan to take me down?!" A gust of wind swept by, and the black sword tip was pressed against Qian Xing's forehead.

Nine soul rings were on full display.

"A titled Douluo?" The guards were all shocked and retreated.

Qian Xing felt a chill between his brows, and a chilling sword aura made all the fat on his body tremble.

His legs went weak, but the thought of his identity gave him a surge of confidence, and he shrieked, "You... what do you want?! I am an official of the Empire! Kill me, and even if you are a Title Douluo, you won't escape!"

"Shut up!" Gao Hongyu flicked his wrist, and the tip of his sword was about to pierce through.

Although Old Li wanted to stop him, Gao Hongyu was only there to protect him, and from any perspective, he had no right to order others around.

He wasn't afraid of the other party, but he knew that a direct conflict with the imperial authorities would not benefit the newly calmed city of Sai.

"Stop it." Zhou Xuan's voice rang in Gao Hongyu's ears.

Although the latter was puzzled, Zhou Xuan was, after all, his boss. Gao Hongyu's chest heaved, and he finally slowly withdrew his black sword, but the cold killing intent still locked onto Qian Xing.

"Why?" he asked telepathically.

"No need to ask, I know you've been wronged. You withdrew five million from your card yourself, not from your salary."

"Oh, you're being too polite. Do you think I'm such a petty person?" Gao Hongyu's expression immediately changed. He didn't mind being wronged, but he was afraid of being wronged and getting nothing in return.

Zhou Xuan has been so generous this week, he doesn't care if he gets scolded a couple more times.

Just when Qian Xing thought he was about to die, the sword tip pierced through a little and then stopped.

Fresh blood dripped from his chin onto the ground.

Qian Xing swallowed hard, then frantically retreated. When he realized the sword tip had left, he let out a long sigh of relief; his back was already soaked with sweat.

He leaned on the carriage shaft, barely managing to stand. Seeing Gao Hongyu sheath his sword and then glance at Old Li, the fear in his heart was quickly replaced by anger and smugness.

So what if he's a Title Douluo? Isn't he still afraid of the Star Luo Empire's reputation?
"Hmph! You're smart enough to know what's good for you!" Qian Xing straightened his somewhat disheveled official robe, wiped the blood from his forehead, and after stopping the bleeding, he puffed out his rather large belly again: "Old man, considering your age and frailty, I will not hold your previous neglect against you."

He then looked at Gao Hongyu and said, "As for you, given that you are a Title Douluo, I will not hold your previous offense against you against me. From now on, you will work for me."

The tone was like a handout, naturally carrying a condescending air.

The guards behind him all broke out in a cold sweat.

He pleaded inwardly, "My lord, please say less!"

It seems Qian Xing doesn't care. What they're really afraid of is that this Title Douluo on the other side might just take care of them too, and then they'd have nowhere to turn for help.

Gao Hongyu's grip on the sword hilt tightened, but the thought of the glittering gold soul coins beckoning to him made the fat man seem less disgusting.

He shut off his hearing, nodded indifferently, and was thinking about how to spend his money.

As for the clown in front of him, he didn't think Zhou Xuan was the kind of person who would swallow his anger.

Seeing that Gao Hongyu remained silent, Qian Xing became even more arrogant, thinking that he had already subdued this titled Douluo.

"In that case, consider this money a reward from me. Please accept it."

No matter what, he is an official, and he will still know how to give a good treat after a beating.

Steward Qian Xingchao beckoned, and the latter immediately understood, taking out a money bag and handing it over with great respect.

Qian Xing dared to be arrogant, but he didn't dare, after all, the other party was a Title Douluo.

Because his hearing was blocked, he couldn't hear what the other person was saying; he could only see from the other person's actions that it seemed like they wanted to give him money.

Gao Hongyu's eyes lit up immediately. Just by listening to the sound, he knew it was a bag of gold soul coins, and this bag probably contained more than two hundred.

With the mindset that "a fool wouldn't take the money if he didn't want to," Gao Hongyu smiled and accepted the money bag.

Qian Xing nodded in satisfaction: "Don't worry, work hard with me! I have plenty of money!"

Gao Hongyu could only see the other person's mouth moving, but he had no idea what they were saying.
However, since the other party paid him, he only needed to smile.

Qian Xing was even more satisfied when he saw Gao Hongyu's expression.

Little did they know, the two were not on the same wavelength at all.

He cleared his throat and deliberately straightened his already round back: "Old man, lead the way. I want to inspect this city of Sai and see what you've done to it!"

Principal Li frowned almost imperceptibly, but ultimately managed to hold it in.

He sighed, could only nod, and turned to the side to make a "please" gesture.

For him, as long as the people and students were safe and sound, it didn't matter whether he was the city lord or not.

"Hopefully, this official from the Empire will treat the people better."

Qian Xing swaggered ahead, surrounded by fifty guards, displaying an impressive air.

Gao Hongyu followed behind the group expressionlessly, mainly because he couldn't hear anything they said after his hearing was blocked.

Out of sight out of mind.

Upon entering the city, Qian Xing ignored the people who had spontaneously come out to maintain order and clean the streets, instead staring intently at the city lord's mansion at the end of the street.

"Not bad!" I didn't expect that the city lord of Sai City would be so rich.
The place he lived in was much better than his mansion.

He passed a newly erected soup kitchen, which Principal Li had set up to comfort those who had been rescued but were now homeless.

After all, the combined efforts of more than a dozen forces have rescued nearly two hundred people, and many are currently queuing up to receive their rewards.

Qian Xing sniffed the air and frowned in disgust.

However, since he had not yet established any authority in the city, he only showed a look of disdain and did not take any substantial action.

Old Li breathed a sigh of relief, but before he could relax for a moment, Qian Xing's next words made his expression change drastically.

"Furthermore, all women in the city aged fourteen to twenty must be registered and recorded for me. I will personally review them and select a group of clever ones to serve in my household!"

The people on both sides of the street showed expressions of fear and anger. This new official was even more despicable than the dead city lord!

"Lord Qian!" Principal Li finally couldn't help but speak, his voice trembling slightly, "These are all respectable women, how can they be treated so casually..."

"Hmm?" Qian Xing glanced at him sideways. "You dare to question my decision?"

He then pointed in the direction of the city lord's mansion: "Also, although this city lord's mansion is nice, it's too small. Start expanding it immediately!" As for where the money for the expansion would come from and how the manpower would be allocated, that was none of his business.

Upon hearing this, the street fell eerily quiet.

The people, who had regained some vitality after Zhou Xuan had dealt with the group of human traffickers, instantly lost all color in their faces.

Several women holding bowls were queuing at the porridge stall when their hands trembled, spilling the thin porridge all over the ground, but they were completely unaware.

Although the deceased city lord was a beast, at least he still had some sense of shame. This new "superior official," however, has no shame at all.

Expand the city lord's mansion?
They even had to select women to "serve" them in the mansion?
This isn't an official; this is a bandit in official robes!

The hope that had just been ignited in the eyes of the people was extinguished without a trace by this bucket of ice water.

Anger surged in everyone's chest, but was suppressed by an even greater fear, turning into despair.

They are just ordinary people. Even Old Li couldn't do anything about it, so what could they do?

Zhou Xuan could see it clearly from a short distance away, but he did not stop it.

In his eyes, Qian Xing was nothing more than an ant. Would you get angry at a bug that jumps at you?
No! You'd just crush it to death.

So if Elder Li continues to tolerate this, he will take action and appoint Gao Hongyu as the temporary city lord. Elder Li will only need to manage the academy, because he doesn't want the city to have changed hands by the time he returns.

What he needed was someone who could truly stand up for the people, not a puppet who only knew how to grovel. Not to mention, he had also arranged for Elder Li to have a henchman at the level of a Title Douluo.

Fortunately, Mr. Li did not disappoint him.

His sense of responsibility to the people and students outweighed his respect for imperial officials.

Old Li's body also trembled violently, not from fear, but from extreme anger.

His white beard trembled, his once calm face was now flushed red, and his old eyes were almost spitting fire.

For the sake of peace in Sai, and to prevent these people from suffering again, he has already endured it time and time again.

He tolerated the other party's swaggering and arrogant attitude.

He tolerated the other party's rude remarks.

But now, Qian Xing dares to make such an outrageous demand!

How is this any different from the city lord who previously ravaged Sai City? He's even worse!

Suppressing his anger, he asked, word by word, "Lord Qian, this matter is inappropriate!"

Qian Xing frowned: "Old man, don't push your luck! Don't speak unless I tell you to! Do what I tell you to do! Understand?"

"Lord Qian!" Old Li's voice was hoarse. "I thought you were here to stand up for the people of Sai City!"

"Of course I'm here to make the decision!" Qian Xing waved his hand impatiently. "Do you need to teach me these trivial matters?"

“Selecting women to enter the mansion, expanding the residence… is this what you call managing the overall situation?!” Old Master Li finally could not suppress his anger, and his voice suddenly rose.

"Insolence!" Qian Xing's expression changed drastically. "How I conduct myself is none of your business, you old codger! I think you're tired of living!"

His eyes flashed with a fierce light as he looked at Gao Hongyu: "Guard Gao, this old bastard has committed insubordination and offended me. Seize him! Throw him in jail and await further orders!"

Gao Hongyu unlocked his hearing when he saw the angry look on Li Lao's face.

He felt he might be about to be reborn.

He then looked at Qian Xing with a mocking expression, without making any move.

Qian Xing was taken aback: "What are you standing there for! I told you to take him down! Didn't you hear me?"

Old Li was furious. He didn't care how this person insulted him, but he shouldn't have extended his vicious hand to these people.

He suddenly looked at Gao Hongyu, his originally hunched back straightening up at that moment. His cloudy old eyes were now burning with anger, and his voice was firm and powerful: "Your Majesty, you have worked hard."

This address, "Your Majesty," pleased the Emperor greatly.

"Listen to this! What kind of attitude do they have, and what kind of attitude do you have, you fat pig?"

Gao Hongyu had been holding back his anger for a long time, and when he heard Qian Xing's extremely stupid order and saw Li Lao's furious appearance, he actually felt a sense of satisfaction.

Qian Xingchang trembled with rage: "How dare you disrespect me?! You've gone too far! You've gone too far! You've really gone too far!"

"Let's do it! If the Empire holds us accountable, I, Li Zheng, will bear all the responsibility!"

Really impressive!

The surrounding people were stunned at first, and then burst into shouts that had been suppressed for a long time!

"Take him!"

"Principal Li is right! This kind of corrupt official cannot be allowed to live!"

What the people want!
Gao Hongyu grinned, revealing a set of white teeth. He had been waiting for these words for a long time.

"Principal Li, your words are enough!"

He took a sudden step forward, unleashing the terrifying aura of a Title Douluo without reservation, pressing down on Qian Xing like a landslide and a tsunami.

"What...what are you going to do?! Didn't you take my money?" Qian Xing's smugness and arrogance froze instantly.

Hadn't he already been "subdued" by me? Why is he still attacking me?

After feeling Gao Hongyu's overwhelming and irresistible pressure, the fifty guards dared not step forward. Their legs trembled, and they could barely hold their weapons.

“You gave that to me yourself. I never promised you anything.” Gao Hongyu cracked his wrists, making a snapping sound. “As for what I’m going to do with you? Of course, I’m going to do it to you.”

Before the words were even finished, the black sword had already been swung out.

The black sword light flashed and disappeared in an instant, so fast that its trajectory was impossible to discern.

A horrified, distorted expression appeared on Qian Xing's face.

He didn't even manage to let out a scream.

A massive head shot into the sky, carrying a mouthful of unbelievably hot blood, tracing an arc through the air before crashing heavily onto the cold stone pavement, rolling a long way. Its eyes, wide open in death, reflected the gray sky of Sai City.

The headless cavity swayed, as if its bones had been removed, and then crashed to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

His magnificent official robes were stained crimson with blood.

He met the same fate as the fifty so-called elite guards and the steward, except their deaths weren't as gruesome; they only had a bloody gash on their necks.
A series of short, muffled groans rang out, followed by the sound of a body falling to the ground.

In the blink of an eye, the fifty guards and the steward who accompanied him followed in Qian Xing's footsteps, all dying without exception. (End of Chapter)