Seizing the BOSS Template at the Start

Chapter 48: Chapter 46: City Lord’s Mansion

Three days later.

A slightly pale Baiyi walked out of the laboratory, his eyes full of contemplation. He casually placed several large boxes next to the cash register and calmly said: ”These are Bronze Level potions, keep them well.”

The worker bee picked one box out and placed it in front of the left metal door. There was a hint of magic power in Baiyi’s voice: ”Or, your things.”

With that, he hurriedly walked away.

Aileen, who was attending to a customer, apologized and then began to busy herself with Luoning.

The invitation from the City Lord’s Mansion arrived the next day, but Baiyi was engrossed in his research at the time, so he postponed it for two days.

During these two days, he completely planned the transformation of the Dark Side and mastered all the information of the Dark Side.

All that can be said is that it’s indeed a specialty like no other; apart from [Soul Gourmet], this is the most valuable specialty among all.

Moreover, Baiyi wasn’t entirely delayed by research in these two days; he also needed some time to spread his reputation and increase his value.

For instance, now, as he appeared, many people on the street gave him admiring looks, and some acquaintances warmly greeted him, even wanting to approach and chat, but they were thwarted by Baiyi’s hurried demeanor.

Now was obviously not the time for pleasantries. Baiyi perfunctorily responded to the greetings around him, thinking that he should get a car.

And this world is too vast, maybe it’s time to ask Sabo for the method of arranging the Teleportation Array...

If the transformation of the Dark Side succeeds, it can certainly withstand a super long-distance Teleportation Array, and by then, everything will be much simpler.

With these thoughts, Baiyi arrived at another street. Perhaps due to the recovery of the Outer City District, there was some liveliness on this official institution’s street as well.

Many people were bustling about between various institutions, especially the adventurers, whose numbers were somewhat abnormal.

Without prying too much, Baiyi walked to the middle of the road. The City Lord’s Mansion wasn’t particularly luxurious, but it covered a vast area, with a diameter of over a kilometer. Various institutions on this street were built along the outer wall of the City Lord’s Mansion.

Or rather, the city initially had only the City Lord’s Mansion and was gradually expanded from this single building.

Of course, most of the City Lord’s Mansion consists of natural elements, and the area of the buildings isn’t large, with structures only in the section near the street.

This place is said to be for deliberations, but it seems more like a place for the City Lord to retire.

Because the City Lord doesn’t manage affairs, the Apocalypse Legion is responsible for the Inner City District’s security and handling all trivial matters.

Of course, Mosen, being a cultivation fanatic, doesn’t manage affairs either, leaving his subordinates to handle their respective duties, which is also the reason Sabo can frantically exploit the City Lord’s benefits.

”Mr. Baiyi.”

At the entrance of the City Lord’s Mansion, two soldiers from the Apocalypse Legion were on guard. They greeted Baiyi respectfully when they saw him.

The soldier on the left, a human, stepped forward and made a welcoming gesture: ”Mr. Baiyi, the City Lord and the Legion Commander are waiting for you.”

Baiyi nodded and followed the soldier inside.

The front hall of the City Lord’s Mansion is an office building, with a somewhat solemn overall style. Passing through these buildings, the view suddenly opened up.

The natural landscape was preserved here: artificial hills, waterfalls, pavilions, small lakes, creeks, and some small towers and pavilions.

Only in the distant extreme did walls appear, separating the Peach Blossom Spring from the outside world.

”Mr. Baiyi, the City Lord is over there.”

The soldier indicated a pavilion to the left front and then turned around to jog back to his post.

Baiyi looked at the pavilion in the middle of the lake, which carried an artistic and poetic feeling. Mosen was accompanying an old man lying on a rocking chair, looking at something.

The two did not notice his arrival.

Approaching the pavilion, some exaggerated voices sounded, as if performing a play.

Baiyi did not disturb the two’s peace, silently waiting for the play to end.

As time slowly passed, the tablet-like device they held started playing a new video.

This technology was actually something other alchemists imitated from his monitor creation; it was a prototype of the tablet. With the right ideas, alchemists could create things beyond imagination.

As the second video played, Baiyi paused for a moment.

[Dongwu City’s first genius, the eighteen-year-old Silver Middle-Tier Technology Alchemist Baiyi, will host a New Era auction in mid-January, which will change the dynamics of the Dawn Federation.]

[Among the items Baiyi has revealed, there is controllable Ancient God Flesh, City Defense Cannons capable of accurately hitting targets thousands of kilometers away, a network said to cover the entire Dawn and let information flow without any delay, and trains that cover the whole Dawn, yet are incredibly cheap to produce...]

[Currently, the invited guests include all the Legislator Clans...more are steadily being added...]

[Alchemy Grandmaster Sunu is already on his way to Dongwu City and has reportedly taken a keen interest in Baiyi...]

[Coming up next...]

As the video continued to play, Baiyi regained his composure, surprised at Sabo’s swift actions, although he himself had also intended to do just that.

”Ah, youth is such a wonderful thing, full of creativity.”

The elderly voice spoke, and the City Lord remarked with sentiment. Mosen turned off the screen, stored the tablet, and looked at Baiyi with an impassive expression.

Baiyi smiled, though his slightly pale face suggested he wasn’t in the best state.

The City Lord, named Eric, was a Level 77 Demon Swordsman, a powerful figure among the top five in the entire Federation, and among the four Border City Lords, he was the one closest to being Legendary.

His gaze upon Baiyi was filled with kindness, and with a touch of sentiment, he said, ”Don’t overwork yourself. Mosen, you can leave now. Baiyi can stay and chat with me.”

Mosen nodded, didn’t hesitate, and carried his giant sword as he departed toward the outside world.

The City Lord closed his eyes. The gentle rocking of the rocking chair produced a creaking sound that had a somewhat soothing effect.

After Mosen’s footsteps disappeared, Baiyi softly asked, ”Lord City Lord, what is it you wanted to discuss with me?”

A gentle breeze blew, making the wind chimes hanging under the eaves ring with a pleasant sound, bringing a sense of calm to a restless heart.

Seeing that the City Lord hadn’t replied, Baiyi didn’t continue speaking. He just sat on the stone chair in the pavilion and watched the swaying wind chimes, waiting silently.

As time slowly passed, the City Lord finally opened his cloudy eyes, slightly turned his head to look at Baiyi, his eyes still kind as before.

But when he spoke, it slightly slowed Baiyi’s blood flow. Even though the voice was kind, at that moment, in his ears, it was like thunder.

”The plan a few days ago was quite good, and your responses were also commendable. How much do you know about that organization?”