Chapter 2732: Chapter 2707: City Lord’s Summons

Tai Yi looked at Qianduo Jin with a continuous smile, chuckling as he said, "The head of the Qian family, I know your Qian Family is one of the top families in Black Water City, holding a high position and weight, not to be provoked!"

"Perhaps you also think that even if the Qian Family and Zhao Family go to war, it may not necessarily lose!"

"But the head of the Qian family, I must remind you now!"

"The old City Lord is already a dying man, but his cultivation is still intact. If the Qian Family provokes the old City Lord at this moment, I imagine... he wouldn’t mind dragging a few people to the grave with him!"

Tai Yi said with a smile.

Hearing this, Qianduo Jin naturally understood the meaning of Tai Yi’s words.

Rumor has it that the old City Lord’s internal injuries were incurable, and he was not long for this world. Although injured, the old City Lord’s cultivation still remained. Now, on the brink of death, if someone dared to provoke him... after all, he is a man near death, what harm is there in dragging a few more to the grave with him?

Qianduo Jin smiled, "How dare I! Since today the old City Lord wants to see Lin Bai, then I surely wouldn’t dare to linger!"

"Please go!"

Qianduo Jin smiled slightly, not obstructing Tai Yi anymore.

Tai Yi chuckled lightly, "Please, Guest Official Lin Bai!"

Lin Bai chuckled lightly, "Let’s go, Lin Ye!"

Immediately, Lin Bai took Lin Ye and followed Tai Yi away.

Once Tai Yi left, Qianduo Jin’s expression turned suddenly cold, casting a cold glance at the Tang Family, then led the warriors of the Qian Family back to their estate, with Qian Youcai following along.

Tangjing Yuan saw Qianduo Jin leave and finally let out a sigh of relief, returned to the Tang Family, and announced that the Tang Family would not receive guests today, refusing visits from anyone.

Lin Bai and Tai Yi walked down the streets of Black Water City, heading towards the City Lord Mansion.

Along the way, neither Lin Bai nor Tai Yi spoke.

Lin Bai then asked, "Manager Tai Yi, I have some questions I wish to ask you!"

Tai Yi nodded with a smile, "Sword Demon brother, don’t blame me; I really had no choice!"

"I admit, I was the one who revealed your identity to the Zhao Family and the Tang Family!"

"But I was also helpless!"

"The old City Lord Zhao Wuji is a warrior of the Zhao family. He sent someone to find me, instructing me to reveal your identity to the Zhao Family. How could I defy him?"

"As I said earlier, the old City Lord is on his deathbed, but his cultivation remains. If displeased, he might indeed unleash a massacre in anger!"

"As for the Tang Family... Miss Tang Yuezhi had already guessed your identity. The head of the Tang Family and Tang Yuezhi came to the Fighting Arena to investigate your affairs, but they didn’t ask me too many questions!"

"That old fox Tangjing Xiu confirmed your identity just from my eyes!"

"What could I do?"

Tai Yi said helplessly.

Hearing Tai Yi’s words, Lin Bai finally confirmed that the leak of his identity indeed originated from the Fighting Arena.

Originally, when the Zhao Family sought Lin Bai last night, Lin Bai found it strange—how did the Zhao Family know his identity?

After pondering all night, Lin Bai concluded that Ban Ye and Uncle Fatty probably wouldn’t betray him, since they were not familiar with the Zhao Family, who likely wouldn’t pay them any attention!

As for Tang Yuezhi, she naturally couldn’t have revealed Lin Bai’s identity.

So there was only one possibility, and that was the Fighting Arena.

In the Fighting Arena, the only one who could know Lin Bai’s identity was the manager, Tai Yi.

Today, Lin Bai originally planned to leave the Tang Family to inquire from Tai Yi, perhaps even to hold him accountable.

But before he stepped out of the Tang family’s door, Qian Youcai stopped him.

Then Qianduo Jin took action, putting Lin Bai in a tight spot.

Fortunately, Tai Yi stepped in, relieving Lin Bai’s urgent predicament, now making it impossible for Lin Bai to further blame Tai Yi.

Moreover, Tai Yi explained that it was the old City Lord Zhao Wuji who had him disclose Lin Bai’s identity to the Zhao Family.

Facing the old City Lord, Tai Yi, although the manager of the Fighting Arena, had no choice but to give the old City Lord face.

Lin Bai asked, "Since the old City Lord already had you notify the Zhao Family of my identity, why does the old City Lord wish to see me today?"

Tai Yi smiled, "Perhaps because you didn’t negotiate peace with the Zhao Family!"

Lin Bai was taken aback, frowning silently.

Tai Yi said in a low voice, "Sword Demon brother, if my guess is correct, the old City Lord seeks you today, likely to ask for your assistance for the Zhao Family!"

"You should be aware, in the Dragon City Battle, whoever seizes the Commander Flag will become the next ruler of Black Water City!"

"And each family with one more strong one gains more assurance!"

"The fighters within the Fighting Arena are no different; many fighters are waiting for this opportunity!"

Tai Yi said lightly.

"Sword Demon brother, out of our acquaintance, I advise you: if the old City Lord’s offer isn’t excessively unreasonable, you should accept his goodwill!"

"After all, the old City Lord is a warrior of the Zhao family. Though he’s dying, he still hopes to see the Zhao family continue as the rulers of Black Water City!"

"If you don’t help the Zhao Family and directly refuse the old City Lord... as I said earlier, a dying man could do anything!"

Tai Yi said with a smile.

Lin Bai understood the implication of Tai Yi’s words.

Lin Bai smiled, "Thank you for the reminder. Manager Tai Yi’s implication is... is the old City Lord inviting me to a Hongmen Banquet?"

Tai Yi smiled without speaking.

Lin Bai said, "If I assist the Zhao Family, then everything is negotiable..."

"But if I refuse the old City Lord and don’t wish to aid the Zhao Family!"

"I fear the old City Lord, to minimize risks, may directly kill me to prevent me from helping other families and bringing unnecessary risk to the Zhao Family!"

Lin Bai said softly.

Tai Yi smiled, "Sword Demon brother, you’re indeed exceptionally wise!"

Lin Bai laughed, "Manager Tai Yi has spoken so clearly; if I still don’t understand, wouldn’t that make me a fool?"

Tai Yi smiled slightly, "Since Sword Demon brother understands, it is for the best."

"Let’s go; the City Lord Mansion is just ahead."

Lin Bai and Tai Yi walked side by side.

They saw a row on the street ahead, with an armored soldier every ten steps, holding a long spear, their expressions solemn and imposing.

Walking down this street, reaching the end, was the City Lord Mansion.

Tai Yi led Lin Bai inside, directly to Zhao Wuji.

Arriving outside a Lake Pavilion, Tai Yi cupped his fists and said, "City Lord, I, Tai Yi, have brought Sword Demon Lin Bai as ordered!"

"Thank you, Tai Yi. I have instructed someone to prepare your reward. You can go and claim it, then you may leave!"

"Lin Bai, come in."

A cold male voice came from inside the Lake Pavilion.

"Yes!" Tai Yi replied, turning to leave.

As he was leaving, Tai Yi gave Lin Bai a look, signaling him not to offend Zhao Wuji!

Lin Bai understood the message, heading towards the Lake Pavilion!