Chapter 1240: Chapter 1240: Main Hall Decree
"Hmm?" Xiao Yi heard this, furrowing his brows.
"If I remember correctly, the Cloud Birth Armor is a treasure of the Guu Family, and it’s also the only Mid-grade Holy Artifact of the Guu Family."
As Xiao Yi spoke, he looked at the Old Master Guu.
The Old Master Guu nodded.
"And the Skyfire Profound Essence," Xiao Yi looked at the Fang Family Master, "I’ve heard that the Fang Family of the Four-direction Domain possesses an ultimate fire treasure, which must be this item."
The Fang Family Master nodded.
"In fact, the first prize is comprised of a treasure from each of our Three Great Families," the Fang Family Master explained.
"Additionally, the first place will assume the position of the City Lord’s Mansion, which is a rule of the Four-direction Competition."
"So, if Xiao Yixiao, you do not accept the position, these rewards cannot be obtained."
Hearing this, Xiao Yi nodded and furrowed his brows once more.
The rules of the Four-direction Competition are that the winner takes the City Lord’s position to earn these rewards.
However, the competition does not force anyone’s choice.
Xiao Yi can refuse the City Lord’s position but will also lose the first-place reward.
In fact, winners of past competitions almost always emerged from the Three Great Families.
And as the most outstanding Heavenly Talent among the Three Great Families, they could receive these three treasures and become the new City Lord.
This is also why the Three Great Families can control the City Lord’s Mansion.
Imagine it, even if the treasures of the three families fall into the new City Lord’s hands, they remain under the three families’ control; how could they fall into outsiders’ hands?
However, Xiao Yi had no interest in the City Lord’s position.
He couldn’t extend his stay in the Four-direction Domain either.
But, these three treasures...
The Cloud Birth Armor needs no further discussion.
Defensive Holy Artifacts are naturally much more precious than other Holy Artifacts.
A Mid-grade Defensive Holy Artifact worn by a Martial Artist can nearly ignore all other Attack Type Holy Artifacts.
Xiao Yi had tried this while killing Beiyin Wuxie before.
Beiyin Wuxie, clad in a Mid-grade Defensive Holy Artifact, was like an impenetrable shell, unscathable even by his Cold Flame Sword.
To break a Mid-grade Defensive Holy Artifact, at least a High Grade Holy Artifact is needed.
The value of this Cloud Birth Armor is self-evident.
As for the Skyfire Profound Essence, it is a Fire Attribute treasure, though it doesn’t match a Mid-grade Holy Artifact.
Yet, for a Martial Artist cultivating the Fire Dao, its value far surpasses a Mid-grade Holy Artifact.
Inside, it contains an incredibly abundant power of the Fire Attribute; in purity, it surpasses Spirit Veins, and in vastness, it equates to several Spirit Veins.
It is virtually a Supreme Treasure of the Fire Attribute, born of heaven and earth, rarely seen in millennia.
One wonders where the Fang Family obtained this treasure.
As for the third piece.
In Xiao Yi’s perception, it’s a Crystal Bottle emitting a radiant glow.
If he guessed right, this is a treasure of the Qin Family.
However, Xiao Yi didn’t know its specifics or its purpose.
But clearly, it’s no ordinary item.
Even without mentioning this item, just the Cloud Birth Armor and Skyfire Profound Essence are impressive enough rewards.
"Fang Family Master, is it possible to relinquish the City Lord’s position?" Xiao Yi pondered for a while and asked in a deep voice.
Hearing these words, the Fang Family Master let out a wry smile, understanding Xiao Yi’s meaning.
"It’s possible, but we can’t have the City Lord’s position relinquished right after the Four-direction Competition just ended, can we?"
"If this spreads, outsiders might think our Fang and Guu families are forcing it together."
Old Master Guu chuckled lightly, "Xiao Yixiao, do you know how much power the City Lord’s position in Four-direction City holds?"
"Even the Heavenly Talents of our Three Great Families are desperate for it, fighting fiercely, yet you wish to give it up?"
Xiao Yi shook his head, "I cannot stay long in the Four-direction Domain, so..."
Before Xiao Yi could finish speaking.
The Fang Family Master interrupted, "No need to stay long, Xiao Yixiao, you can hold the title in name only."
"In name?" Xiao Yi frowned.
"Yes." The Fang Family Master smiled, "With a Martial Arts Fool like you, how could we truly let you waste your time handling the City Lord’s mundane affairs?"
"The affairs of the City Lord’s Mansion will naturally be handled by our two families."
Xiao Yi’s eyes lit up; just holding the title in name didn’t matter much.
"Seeing your expression, Xiao Yixiao, it seems like you agree." The Fang Family Master chuckled.
"Hmm." Xiao Yi nodded.
"Good, it’s decided then." Old Master Guu nodded too, "Now, regarding the Qin Family’s future, please make a decision, City Lord."
"Qin Family?" Xiao Yi smiled, "The two masters can handle it."
Actually, with Qin Zhen and Qin Zong already dead, the Qin Family was leaderless with no chance of victory.
Previously, if the Fang Family Master and Old Master Guu wished, they could have eradicated the Qin Family members.
But the Qin Family still had many elder experts; if they retaliated desperately, the Fang and Guu families would also face heavy casualties.
Thus, their earlier decision to spare the Qin Family by having them surrender was the best approach.
If he guessed right, the Qin Family’s ultimate fate would probably be to be expelled from Four-direction City and even the Four-direction Domain.
But regardless, the Qin Family had lost its momentum, at best becoming an ordinary first-class family.
A faction without stronghold experts will suffer a deadly blow.
Of course, Xiao Yi didn’t care for the affairs within the Four-direction Domain.
Let the localized forces of the Four-direction Domain resolve their own conflicts.
"Masters." Xiao Yi bowed slightly, "If there’s nothing else, I’m about to leave."
"Leave? So soon?" Both masters were startled.
Xiao Yi smiled, "I came to the Four-direction Domain to train, and the Four-direction Competition was part of it."
"Now that the training is over, it’s time for me to depart."
"This..." Old Master Guu hesitated, "I initially hoped to invite you to be a guest at our Guu Family..."
The Fang Family Master interrupted, "Martial Artists naturally prioritize cultivation."
"Xiao Yixiao, no, the City Lord is a Martial Arts Fool, hence focused on cultivation."
The Fang Family Master, truly a Martial Arts Enthusiast, understood Xiao Yi.
"Then we won’t delay the City Lord’s cultivation." Old Master Guu smiled.
"Oh, by the way, Four-direction City is the strongest city in the Four-direction Domain."
"Hence, the City Lord can exercise the authority of the City Lord and mobilize the City Guard in any major city of the Four-direction Domain."
"Those who disobey will be punished jointly by all major forces of the Four-direction Domain."
Xiao Yi nodded.
Within the Four-direction Domain, major forces naturally form an alliance.
Thus, it’s not surprising that the City Lord of Four-direction City can exert City Lord authority in other major cities of the domain.
"And," the Fang Family Master continued, "starting today, the revenue of Four-direction City’s City Lord’s Mansion is also under the City Lord’s control."
"Xiao Yixiao, feel free to return to use it whenever needed."
Xiao Yi nodded.
Just then, eight Vice Hall Masters flashed over.
"Congratulations, Vice Master Xiao Yi." The Vice Hall Master of Wind Shattering Hall remarked with a smile, "The Main Hall has just sent word; the Main Hall’s command has been returned."
"The promotion of Vice Master Xiao Yi has also been completed."
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Second update.
