I Can See Your Combat Power
Chapter 1898 - 329: Weight and Worth

Chapter 1898: Chapter 329: Weight and Worth

Joking aside, the martial movements of the child in her womb forced the woman to stop dancing and return indoors, while the male attendant accompanied her for a while before leaving Yunluo Garden at her urging.

The newly established metropolis can do without the lord’s wife, but it cannot lack the chair’s presence. Moreover, with Lingjiang Central Region in a state of rebuilding, even though the city councilors are diligently fulfilling their duties, some challenging decisions still require her husband to make.

As expected, just as Tang Luo returned to the chair’s office, he encountered Mi Bai, who had been waiting for a long time, along with the head of the business department from Demon Slaughter Palace.

"What matter is so urgent that it requires the presence of both of you here?"

As Tang Luo calmly entered the chair’s office, he asked the two men who stood up to greet him while making his way behind the large desk. After sitting down, he gestured to them, saying, "Please, no need to stand on ceremony, take a seat and let’s talk."

"Minister Shen Tu has been here for quite some time. Let him speak first."

The middle-aged scholar had a thick stack of documents on the desk; it would not be a brief discussion. On the other hand, Shen Tu Jihui had nothing substantial with him, so Mi Bai offered to let him go first.

The martial artist did not beat around the bush, so the head of the Demon Slaughter Palace nodded to Mi Bai and directly said to Tang Luo, "Chair, I’ve come to see you about the academy under us. This year, the business department has recruited over a thousand students. Besides the hundred or so who need breakthroughs, the rest are here to perfect their martial arts style. Most of these practitioners are vigorous men. With Unparalleled City having strict rules, they dare not commit acts of bullying or oppression. When they long for such things, they resort to visiting brothels and castle settlements..."

Indeed, one’s position influences one’s thinking. As the head of the business department, the previously titled strong Demon Slaughter Palace head began to consider the needs of his disciples under him.

However, regarding this matter...

Tang Luo cast his gaze toward Mi Bai, noting the councilor’s calm demeanor, except for the unwavering resolve in his eyes.

Now he finally understood why both of them appeared in the chair’s office. After a moment of contemplation and careful consideration, Tang Luo raised his head and said, "Desire is indeed a significant urge in human nature, and practitioners shouldn’t inherently oppose it, but that cannot be the reason for Unparalleled City to allow clandestine activities."

"But it’s also not proper to ignore human desires. It’s better to guide than to block. Therefore, The Academy will select a few secret techniques with clear Dao Heart to be taught in the academy. Additionally, if a student has a family, they can invite their spouse to live in the outer city. Mr. Shen Tu, what do you think about this?"

The head of the Demon Slaughter Palace was greatly pleased and, after expressing his gratitude, left the chair’s office.

"I, the chair, seem to deal with such matters daily, making you laugh, Mr. Mi."

After the Demon Slaughter Palace head departed, Tang Luo said with self-deprecation.

"The chair acts with thorough consideration, a blessing for Unparalleled City."

Mi Bai placed the thick documents on Tang Luo’s desk, opened the first page, revealing shocking content.

The entire Longzhou now knows that Lingjiang Central Region is rising and prospering, a place of splendor, yet beneath the prosperity lies shadows.

Even in the best years, businesses may go bankrupt; even in the worst times, noble families may profit. Underneath the light, there are shadows. During the foundational years of Xiling City, many growing pains due to disconnection have become apparent.

In just half a month, the coffin shops in South City have conducted a thousand businesses. Though it may be too soon to declare it an epidemic, it can already be confirmed that Xiling has a contagion, one that currently affects sect members and notable families residing in the city, remaining unscathed due to their status.

But the underprivileged citizens are not so lucky, witnessed by the long queues at pharmacies and clinics in Xiling City that seem never-ending.

"Xiling City’s residents and foreign craftsmen emerged from the mud, and now that they are afflicted with the disease, Unparalleled City should not turn a blind eye."

While others focus on the splendor of Unparalleled City, only Mi Bai sheds light on ordinary people’s plight, which is precisely what Tang Luo admires about him.

The world does not turn because of any single leader’s existence, nor does it revolve around one individual.

Greatness has always come from ordinary lives blooming brightly, and the concept of the public as a whole does not exist; each individual shines with their own light.

Harboring admiration in his heart, Tang Luo asked Mi Bai, "So, Mr. Mi, what do you think we should do now?"

Identifying problems is not enough; the ability to solve them is the true skill. Mere virtue is insufficient to lead the future Lingjiang Central Region as its council chair, so Tang Luo wanted to see what ideas Mi Bai might have concealed beyond this document.

Prepared in advance, Mi Bai was not fazed. He directly flipped the document to later pages, revealing more detailed data, listing the current pharmacies and clinics in Lingjiang Central Region.

"Currently, even combined with the inner city, Lingjiang Central Region has only about a dozen pharmacies and clinics, which cannot meet the current population’s needs, let alone curb the epidemic. Therefore, the city’s idea is..."

As he spoke, Mi Bai flipped another page, revealing a long list: "Xiling doesn’t lack healers; many simply lack medicinal resources, while others require places to improve their medical skills. The council can employ them, thereby filling Unparalleled City’s current shortage of talent, and the council can here..."

While speaking, Mi Bai flipped another page, showing the site of Xiling City’s Tianxiang Building, which, although once a bustling marketplace, was now flattened for reconstruction.

This was supposed to be the most thriving spot in Xiling City, a prime location with astronomical land value, yet Mi Bai pointed to it, saying to Tang Luo, "We could establish a clinic here, one capable of accommodating thousands, even tens of thousands of patients, providing services not only for South City or North City residents but for all. Chair, what do you think of this plan?"

"I believe appointing you as Unparalleled City’s council chair was the wisest decision I’ve made."

Tang Luo flipped through the detailed report in front of him, feeling gratified.

He could imagine the resistance Mi Bai faced when proposing this idea at the council, and he understood the tremendous effort required to persuade those stubborn councilors.

Most remarkable of all, this endeavor to accomplish something requiring such immense effort and cost holds no personal benefit to Mi Bai.

Even this report...

Tang Luo glanced down, finding it issued under the council’s name, while Mi Bai personally seemed to be merely a messenger.

The one to be scolded and bear responsibility was him, while the merit was shared, yet all he wished was to ensure a place for the Lingjiang Central Region and the inner city’s endless queue of patients.

"Proceed according to the council’s report."

Tang Luo promptly stamped his seal on the final page of the report, handed it to Mi Bai, inquiring, "For such a large project, a significant initial investment is needed, right? Does the council have sufficient resources?"

"Sufficient."

Mi Bai exhaled deeply, accepting the report with trembling hands held tightly by his side, "I’ve heard people say three robbers cannot compare to one medicine seller. Initially, I thought it was a jest, but now... rest assured, Chair, once the clinic is built, not only will Xiling’s citizens receive affordable treatment and cost-effective medicine, but its operations will also be worry-free. One last thing, after the clinic is completed, please come to give it a name and write the calligraphy."

"Calligraphy? Let my calligraphy be."

"Then please name the clinic."

"Let it be called, Xiling Central Hospital."