The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2457: Chapter 2457: Farming Reputation

Miao Ang, being merely a small merchant, regards this Four-direction Guest Restaurant as nearly all of his wealth. Now reduced to rubble, Miao Ang doesn’t know what to do in the future. He is only at the Early Stage of the Immortal Rhythm Netherworld Realm, and earning resources quickly is difficult.

However, as others have said, surviving this incident is already lucky. If the Red-Clothed Killing Star had destroyed the restaurant while he was inside, he might have died on the spot.

"Manager Miao, the Red-Clothed Killing Star from the Yama Palace entered Hongmeng City and destroyed your restaurant, which was beyond our ability to defend against," Shi Tianshuo said slowly.

Miao Ang felt a chill in his heart upon hearing this.

"Regarding your misfortune, I express Hongmeng City’s regrets."

"But rest assured, Hongmeng City’s authorities will fully compensate for your losses. As long as you’re within the city, both your personal life and property safety are under our official protection. Should there be any losses, Hongmeng City will strive to compensate them," Shi Tianshuo continued.

Miao Ang was overjoyed at these words.

"We will soon send people to rebuild this restaurant. Besides rebuilding the restaurant for you, we will also provide additional compensation with Black Crystal Stone resources."

"Additionally, regarding cultivators who have perished or were seriously injured inside the restaurant, we will conduct thorough investigations of their identities and then proceed with compensation and remuneration," Shi Tianshuo said, addressing the nearby cultivators.

This is a great opportunity to enhance the city’s reputation.

Only if people feel safe within the city and their property is well-protected will more people be attracted to Hongmeng City.

City Lord Jing Yan wanted Shi Tianshuo to handle the destruction of the restaurant appropriately, for this very reason.

"Thank you, my lord!"

"Thank you, City Lord, I Miao Ang... I Miao Ang am grateful beyond measure!" Miao Ang was so excited his body trembled.

He truly hadn’t expected that Hongmeng City’s authorities would not shirk responsibility, not only promising to rebuild the restaurant but also providing extra resource compensation. This is unimaginable compared to other cities. Even in cities controlled by superpowers, such events would at most result in minimal compensation, with little chance of rebuilding the business.

As Miao Ang expressed his gratitude, the surrounding cultivators and adventurers were also somewhat stirred.

"I’ve decided. I want to purchase a property in Hongmeng City."

"I also want to buy a courtyard. From now on, I will settle down in Hongmeng City."

Many people made such decisions.

However, some still harbored doubts because... Yama Palace!

Four Red-Clothed Killing Stars from the Yama Palace died in Hongmeng City, killed by City Lord Jing Yan’s hand. Can the Yama Palace not seek revenge? Even if City Lord Jing Yan sincerely compensates for their losses, if Hongmeng City itself ceases to exist, what meaning would any of it have?

Tiger Roar City.

"Lord City, the news is confirmed!" Ren Chang’s face was ashen.

"How is this possible? He... how can he... how can he be this powerful?" Chai Chong’s muscles on his face trembled.

Upon hearing the news from Hongmeng City, they couldn’t believe it was true.

Ren Chang, the manager of Eight God Pill Tower, felt very conflicted. Thirty years ago, he went to Hongmeng City to discuss the establishment of Eight God Pill Tower with Jing Yan, and at that time his attitude was not very respectful. On reflection, he truly feels lucky. This City Lord Jing Yan is indeed ruthless! To kill the Red-Clothed Killing Star from the Yama Palace so decisively!

"Lord City, the strength of this Jing Yan far exceeds the usual Immortal Venerate Peak Realm. However, in my opinion, he won’t last long." Someone said slowly, "He is now a sworn enemy of the Yama Palace. The Yama Palace will certainly go all out to eradicate Hongmeng City and this Jing Yan."

"Hmm!" Chai Chong nodded and then said, "All of you, leave first!"

When only Chai Chong remained in the room, he took out a Communication Magical Treasure and sent a message to the Eight Gods Pill Sect headquarters, reporting the recent major event in Hongmeng City likely to shake the Heavenly Domain.

Hongmeng City, City Lord Mansion.

Jing Yan brought Luo Hao and Peng Qiuping into the reception hall of the City Lord Mansion.

"Are you two members of the Thunder Domain?" Jing Yan asked directly.

Luo Hao and Peng Qiuping exchanged a glance.

Luo Hao spoke, "City Lord, we had no intention of drawing the Red-Clothed Killing Star into Hongmeng City. Before entering Hongmeng City, we had deliberated. We heard that City Lord Jing Yan is very powerful, so we thought that the Red-Clothed Killing Star wouldn’t directly attack you, at most just hoping you wouldn’t intervene. With this consideration, we decided to enter Hongmeng City to hide temporarily."

"As for why we didn’t go to other cities, it’s mainly because... If the managers of other cities knew of our arrival, they might attack us before the Red-Clothed Killing Star even arrives. Even if they don’t act directly, they would expel us from the city," Luo Hao continued.

He explained the reason for entering Hongmeng City and their considerations.

Jing Yan smiled at them.

Actually, Jing Yan had a favorable impression of Luo Hao, as Luo Hao had even suggested leaving Hongmeng City before he confronted the Red-Clothed Killing Star.

"Daoist Luo Hao, I am asking if you two are indeed members of the Thunder Domain?" Jing Yan said with narrowed eyes.

"Yes!"

"We are indeed members of the Thunder Domain, but the Thunder Domain has already disintegrated; it barely even exists in name," Luo Hao said through gritted teeth.

Conceal identity?

There was absolutely no way to hide it, the pursuit by the Red-Clothed Killing Star fully exposed their identities. Not admitting now serves no purpose; it would only anger City Lord Jing Yan. City Lord Jing Yan isn’t foolish, after all.

"Are there still many members of the Thunder Domain alive now?" Jing Yan asked again.

"There shouldn’t be too many survivors, and even if some are alive, they hide carefully across various places, fearing exposure. Because once exposed, they will be hunted down by the Yama Palace and other forces," Luo Hao shook his head.

In reality, before their identity was exposed, the two always hid in a Thunder Domain remnant gathering place, deep within the Red Victory Secret Land. However, Luo Hao wouldn’t casually reveal this location to Jing Yan. Although Jing Yan killed several Red-Clothed Killing Stars and has irreconcilable relations with the Yama Palace, Luo Hao wouldn’t dare take risks. If that gathering place was also destroyed, the Thunder Domain truly would face total eradication.

"Why does the Yama Palace hunt Thunder Domain members?" Jing Yan turned the question.

"This..." Luo Hao frowned.

This question is difficult to answer; the reasons are overly complicated and involve massive interests.

He glanced at Jing Yan, wondering what the City Lord was seeking by asking so much.

"City Lord, we will forever remember your great kindness for saving us. If given the chance, we will repay you tenfold. Lord Jing Yan, may we leave now?" Peng Qiuping drew a deep breath and said to Jing Yan.

"Of course, you can leave anytime. I’m not restricting your freedom," Jing Yan waved them off.