Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 813 - 813 773 Desire

813: Chapter 773: Desire 813: Chapter 773: Desire At night, Lu Chuan and Dongfang Cheng rode towards the Inner City.

Due to the recent frequency of disappearances, the streets were extremely quiet, and most people, for safety, chose to stay at home rather than venturing out at night.

Lu Chuan rode his horse on the spacious road, and quickly arrived at the Inner City area.

Upon reaching the city gate, Lu Chuan tied his horse to one side and then headed toward the main entrance.

The guard stopped Lu Chuan and asked, “Are you Lu Chuan?”

“Yes, I am, here by invitation to visit City Lord Wan.”

“Please come in.”

Immediately, the gates opened, and Lu Chuan walked in slowly.

The two headed towards the City Lord’s Mansion.

At the entrance of the City Lord’s Mansion stood a middle-aged man in a green robe, pacing back and forth, seeming somewhat anxious.

As Lu Chuan approached, the man hurried to greet him.

“You must be Young Master Lu Chuan, right?”

Lu Chuan nodded slightly, “Yes, that’s me.”

“I am the caretaker of the City Lord’s Mansion and have been waiting for you for quite some time.

Please, come in with me.”

When Dongfang Cheng also attempted to follow, the caretaker stopped him.

“You stay here, you are not qualified to enter, Honorable City Lord has only invited Lu Chuan.”

“Why not?

Why can’t I go in?”

Dongfang Cheng asked reluctantly.

“It is the command of the Honorable City Lord, you are not entitled to ask why, just stay here, you cannot go in!”

The caretaker scolded sternly.

Dongfang Cheng looked at Lu Chuan somewhat aggrieved, as if seeking Lu Chuan’s aid.

“Forget it, just wait here for a while, I’ll go in to see what’s going on and will come out to discuss afterward.”

“Alright, I’ll wait here for you.”

Dongfang Cheng nodded helplessly and watched as Lu Chuan entered the City Lord’s Mansion.

Following the caretaker into the City Lord’s Mansion, Lu Chuan was led all the way to a reception room.

In the dim reception room, only a few candles were still providing a faint glow.

Standing at the door, the caretaker knocked and asked softly, “Honorable City Lord, I have brought the person, may we come in now?”

“Ahem, come in…”

The caretaker turned to look at Lu Chuan, “Please come in, Young Master Lu.”

Lu Chuan then pushed the door open and entered.

In the dark environment with candlelight reflections, Lu Chuan could see the vague silhouette of City Lord Wan Changdong.

Leaning forward into the light from the darkness, Lu Chuan was finally able to see his face clearly.

At the moment, his face lacked anger and hatred, wearing only a gentle smile.

He looked at Lu Chuan and smiled faintly, “Young Master Lu, your strength is indeed formidable.

Hero admires hero, and I hold you in high regard.”

Lu Chuan pulled up a chair and sat down, then looked at Wan Changdong.

“You invited me to dine, what do you plan to discuss?”

“Nothing much, just wanted to chat casually like friends.”

Lu Chuan snickered, “Casual chat, I doubt it’s that simple.”

“Young Master Lu, I don’t know much about you, but I do know that you have a very strong goal, which is to rise against the Lu family, to take revenge!

Am I right?”

Lu Chuan nodded slightly, “Yes, that’s correct.

Is there anything else you want to say?”

“Could it be that you can help me achieve this goal?”

“Of course not.”

He clapped his hands, signaling the caretaker to bring in the dishes.

Once the dishes, exuding their utmost fragrance, were served, the servants promptly left the room.

In the guest room, now left with only the two of them, Wan Changdong looked at Lu Chuan with utmost seriousness.

“Young Master Lu, the power of the Lu family is too strong; you are no match for them, and neither am I.

Even if we join forces, we still wouldn’t be able to defeat them.”

Lu Chuan sneered, “Is that so?

What else do you have to say?”

“Young Master Lu, I’ve already spoken with the Lu family.

They are willing to wipe the slate clean regarding your past actions, even saying that they will completely erase the grievances between you and them!”

“All your previous grievances, wiped clean!”

He said with a smile, as if, in his eyes, this statement should be a huge surprise to Lu Chuan.

Lu Chuan still had an indifferent expression and asked, “And then?”

“What’s the price?”

Wan Changdong continued, “I admire you, you are a strong man, and I am a strong man too.

The strong should ally with the strong.”

“The condition is, if you join my City Guards, I will appoint you as the City Defense Great General.

Within Forest City, you will be second to none, above thousands!”

“Even, I might listen to some of your orders.”

“Leave the Dongfang family, join my City Guards, and from then on, the Lu family won’t trouble you anymore.

Together, we can develop in Forest City, and our future will be bright.”

“If you remain stubborn now, and if the Lu Manor sends out their family’s main force against you, I’m afraid you won’t be able to hold out at all!”

Upon hearing this, Lu Chuan shook his head and chuckled, “I see, no wonder your attitude towards me is so favorable; you wish to win me over.”

“I, Wan Changdong, am a prideful man.

Generally speaking, I wouldn’t lower myself to beg someone to join me.

Those under me have pleaded desperately to be part of the City Guards.”

“If I didn’t admire you, why would I treat you with such hospitality.”

Then, Wan Changdong stood up and fetched a map from the nearby cabinet.

Whoosh!

He spread the map on the vacant space of the table.

He swept his hand over it.

“Look, this vast Forest City and the surrounding territories will be under your dominion!”

“Here, whatever you wish to do, you can!

Here, you will enjoy treatment like that of an Emperor.

The daughters of any household, the beautiful ladies, the city’s reserve of gold, various treasures from the pawnshops, cultivation resources from the scenic spots outside, everything, all yours.”

He seemed very excited to say this, which for the average person, would be too tempting.

For Wan Changdong, all he holds now doesn’t compare to his imminent breakthrough to the Martial Saint Realm.

Thus, to remove all obstacles on the path to reaching the Martial Saint Realm, he had to deal with Lu Chuan first.

After all, with Lu Chuan’s current formidable strength in the Martial Saint Realm, he was the biggest obstacle for Wan Changdong.

After hearing his words, Lu Chuan sighed helplessly.

Revenge for his father was a goal that Lu Chuan would never abandon no matter what.

Even glory and wealth, endless treasures, and women weren’t worth that goal to him.

Lu Chuan clenched his fists and looked at Wan Changdong, “City Lord Wan, you’ve taken great pains, but my goal will not change.

Until the Lu Manor falls, I will not rest.”

“If you stand with the Lu Manor, then you are my enemy.”

Wan Changdong bit his lower lip, turned around, and held his head in his hands, extremely frustrated.

“Young Master Lu, as long as you promise not to hinder me anymore, how about you become the City Lord of Forest City?”

He turned back, looking at Lu Chuan through gritted teeth.

“Me become the City Lord?

Are you dreaming?”

“I’m serious.

As long as you can help me break through to the Martial Saint Realm, why not let you be the City Lord?”