Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 1195 - 1195 1155 Meeting with the City Lord

1195: Chapter 1155: Meeting with the City Lord 1195: Chapter 1155: Meeting with the City Lord Inside the Guan Residence.

Guan Tianjun returned to his home with a grave expression and hastened steps.

Upon entering the courtyard, Jyang Ran spotted him and approached.

“Guan Tianjun, why are you in such a hurry?”

“Jyang Ran?

What are you doing here?”

“Just strolling around.

Tell me, what did you all discuss?”

Guan Tianjun took a deep breath, “Lu Qianyu made everyone sign an agreement to follow her commands.

Anyone who disobeys will be kicked out!”

“Is that so?

She wants to unite the city’s strength against us?

Interesting.

I’ll go talk to Lu Chuan.”

Jyang Ran turned to leave but then hesitated and looked back at Guan Tianjun.

“You seem awfully anxious?”

“Uh…

of course, I’m anxious.

After all, we’re facing everyone!”

“You’re not scared, are you?”

“No…”

As Jyang Ran walked away, Guan Tianjun wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Jyang Ran reported back to Lu Chuan in his room, repeating Guan Tianjun’s words.

“That’s what he said.

It means Lu Qianyu has rallied all forces against us.”

Lu Chuan chuckled, “She’s really cautious, planning every step thoroughly.”

“Now that she’s united all she could, we’re about to face a formidable enemy!”

“This time, it may be tougher than any challenge we’ve faced before.”

Dongfang Cheng swallowed nervously, “Maybe we should settle outside the city for a while.

It’s too passive here!”

“We’ll definitely be surrounded if this continues!”

“Then we’ll have no chance!”

Lu Chuan raised his hand to cut him off.

“Don’t rush.

Let’s look for another opportunity.

We still have a chance.”

Lu Chuan lifted his left hand, revealing the Nine Heavens Profound Fire.

“If she, Lu Qianyu, can persuade people, so can I.”

“I’m going to meet the City Lord.

If I’m to persuade someone, let it be the biggest fish.”

“Meet the City Lord?

Is that wise?

What if the City Lord firmly sides with Lu Qianyu?

They must be closely linked, since the meeting was held at his place.”

Gu Xiaorou expressed her concern anxiously.

“Let’s not worry about that now.

Even if it doesn’t work out, I can still escape and come back.

Let’s just give it a try, and if it fails, we’ll look for other opportunities.”

Lu Chuan stood up to leave, but Jyang Ran stopped him.

“I have a doubt.”

“Speak.”

“I just met Guan Tianjun.

He seemed burdened with heavy thoughts, quite worried and anxious.”

Lu Chuan frowned slightly, “Indeed, he has reason to be anxious.”

“I know, confronting so many hostile forces would scare anyone.

But what if he’s too afraid and ends up caving in?”

Lu Chuan pondered for a moment, “What you’re saying isn’t entirely without merit.

We haven’t known him for long and truly don’t know his backbone.

It’s possible he might cave in.

But as of now, we have no evidence, so let’s not suspect him needlessly.

If he slips up, I’ll handle it.”

After saying that, Lu Chuan left the room.

Crossing the courtyard to the entrance, he mounted his horse and rode towards the City Lord’s Mansion.

Hei Jin City felt different, as if Lu Qianyu’s influence had turned the atmosphere eerie, bringing it on the brink of battle.

There were few people on the streets, and patrols had increased, with passersby hurrying along.

Not long after Lu Chuan left, he sensed someone tailing him.

He arrived at the City Lord’s Mansion, indifferent to his pursuers, and entered directly.

The guard at the entrance stopped Lu Chuan, “This is a secured area.

State your name!”

“My name is Lu Chuan, let me in.”

Hearing his name, the guard trembled all over.

“Lu…

Lu Chuan…”

Another guard chimed in, “That’s the one mentioned during today’s meeting—the one we’re supposed to unite against!”

“It’s really you!”

Lu Chuan nodded slightly.

“I need to go in now.

Are you going to stop me?”

“I…

I won’t stop you, go ahead.”

The guard quickly stepped aside.

In their minds, an enemy who could cause Lu Qianyu such concern must be a cold-blooded killer.

They believed resisting even slightly would mean death on the spot!

After Lu Chuan entered, he headed towards the study.

The caretaker came forward, and upon recognizing Lu Chuan, grew nervous.

“You can’t go looking for the City Lord.

Whatever you have to say, I can pass it on.”

“What are you afraid of?

I’m not going to kill him.

Relax, I’m here to talk.”

“No way!

I can’t let you through!”

The caretaker stood in front of Lu Chuan with arms spread.

“You’re protective of him, aren’t you?

I’m here to discuss an alliance, not to fight!”

“How many times must I tell you?”

“How do I know your true intentions?

What if you change your mind?”

“Then I’ll just eliminate you first and then proceed.

How about that?”

The caretaker quickly moved aside, “Then please go through…”

Lu Chuan shook his head in speechless exasperation and then walked towards the study.

Standing in front of the study door, he knocked.

Shortly after, the City Lord came out, dressed in a black night robe.

“And you are?”

“I am Lu Chuan.”

“Lu Chuan?

You’re not mistaken?”

“I’m not.

You were just discussing how to deal with me today, weren’t you?”

“Well…

that’s not quite true.

I just provided the venue; the others took the lead.”

“Lu Chuan, what do you want to do?”

He looked at Lu Chuan nervously.

“Aren’t you, the City Lord, afraid of me?”

The City Lord promptly replied earnestly, “I’m not afraid, just cautious!”

“It doesn’t matter.

I’m here to talk.”

“Then let’s talk here.”

“No good.

What if other people overhear?”

“Well… then come in.”

Helpless, he had no choice but to let Lu Chuan inside.

“I don’t know your strength, and I have no desire to fight you.

I hope since we’re talking, we can do so amiably, without resorting to violence at the first sign of disagreement.”

The City Lord poured a cup of tea for Lu Chuan.

“I need you on my side.

When I truly go to battle with Lu Qianyu, I expect your support.”

“That’s impossible.

You’re being reckless.

I don’t even know you.

But I’ve known Lu Qianyu for over a decade.

Why should I help you?”

“If you help me, I can offer some assistance in return.”

“What kind of assistance?”

“Minor favors won’t sway me.

You’d better give up.”

Lu Chuan continued, “It wouldn’t be a small favor.

As a City Lord who’s seen many battles, you must have sustained some hidden injuries, right?”

“That’s true…

there are some, but I don’t care about them.”

“Then what do you care about?”

“My only concern is for my son.”

Lu Chuan’s eyes lit up, “Your son?

Has he sustained hidden injuries?”

“No, not hidden injuries, but apparent ones.

He’s always been a hardworking child, persistently training.

I sent him to hone his combat skills by joining a mountain bandit suppression force.”

“Unfortunately, he was ambushed on the mountain and fell, becoming disabled.”