Chapter 916: Let the Foxes Fight Over the Throne!

Chapter 916: Chapter 916: Let the Foxes Fight Over the Throne!

Rong Ye looked at Rong Jinyu again.

"So, what is your plan?"

The young boy smiled.

Rong Ye continued, "If I tell you to step down from the position of City Lord, will you agree?"

Rong Jinyu tilted his head.

"Of course."

The three elders immediately brightened.

But before they could celebrate, Rong Jinyu continued.

"If my little brother can defeat me, I’ll step down."

His gaze shifted toward Ciao Ciao, who was sitting comfortably in Su Qinglan’s arms and playing with the fabric of her clothes.

The hall instantly fell silent. Rong Ye’s expression darkened. The three elders looked as though the sky had collapsed over their heads.

What?!

This little brat was actually planning to wait for Ciao Ciao to challenge him?

Ciao Ciao was still a cub!

Even if he possessed the bloodline of the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan, he was nowhere near strong enough to fight a fully grown beastman, let alone someone who had already become the City Lord.

Rong Jinyu smiled innocently.

"Of course, I know my little brother is still young. I’m not such a shameless beastman that I would challenge a cub. I’ll wait until he turns eighteen. Then we can fight fairly."

He spread his hands.

"Until then, I’ll continue holding the position of City Lord. What do you think, Uncle?"

Su Qinglan’s expression turned cold when she heard Rong Jinyu’s words.

He wanted Ciao Ciao to challenge him when he turned eighteen?

What a joke!

Ciao Ciao wasn’t even a year old yet, and this brat was already thinking about making him fight for the position of City Lord more than seventeen years later. Did he really think she would let her precious cub get involved in such a troublesome matter?

Su Qinglan sneered.

"Rong Ye, let’s go. It seems we shouldn’t have come here in the first place."

She stood up while holding Ciao Ciao in her arms, not even bothering to hide the displeasure on her face.

"Fox Beast City already has a City Lord, and since he’s so reluctant to give up his position, we have no reason to interfere. We didn’t come here to fight for the throne, nor did we come here to make our cub challenge someone for it."

Rong Ye’s expression softened slightly when he heard her words.

"All right, Lan Lan. Let’s leave."

He immediately stood up and followed her.

Xuan Long was the first to reach the door. He opened it for Su Qinglan, allowing her to walk out peacefully with Ciao Ciao in her arms.

Ciao Ciao, who had been playing with his mother’s clothes, raised his little head and glanced at Rong Jinyu. He then snorted and buried his face against Su Qinglan’s chest, clearly having no interest in the young City Lord.

The three elders, however, felt as though the sky had fallen on their heads.

No!

How could they leave just like that?

They had worked so hard to bring Rong Ye back to Fox Beast City. If he left now, wouldn’t those four old fellows laugh at them for the rest of their lives?

Just as the three elders hurriedly prepared to follow, Rong Jinyu finally stopped smiling.

"Uncle Rong Ye, wait!"

He quickly stepped forward, his expression becoming somewhat anxious.

"You’ve traveled such a long distance to come here. At least stay for a few days! I never said I wouldn’t give up the position of City Lord. I only said that my little brother must defeat me first."

He glanced at Ciao Ciao, who was nestled comfortably in Su Qinglan’s arms, before continuing with a smile.

"I know he’s still young, so I won’t challenge him now. I’ll wait until he turns eighteen. Then we’ll have a fair fight. Until then, I’ll continue managing Fox Beast City. What do you think?"

Su Qinglan nearly laughed at his words.

This little fox was certainly clever.

He had made it sound as though he was being considerate of Ciao Ciao, but in reality, he was simply using the clan’s rules to secure his position for the next seventeen years!

Unfortunately for him, Su Qinglan had no intention of playing along.

She didn’t care who became the City Lord, and she certainly wouldn’t let anyone use her cub to settle their disputes.

Still, since they had already come all this way, she didn’t mind staying for a few days to look around. She was also interested in the shark silk business, and it would be a waste to leave without investigating it.

However, that didn’t mean she would agree to Rong Jinyu’s proposal.

"Fine. We’ll stay for a few days," she said calmly.

The three elders immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately!

At least Rong Ye and Su Qinglan weren’t leaving yet!

However, Su Qinglan soon continued, "Since we’re staying, I have something I’d like to discuss with you."

Rong Jinyu immediately straightened.

"Aunt Qinglan, please tell me. If there’s anything I can help with, I’ll do my best."

Su Qinglan looked at him and smiled.

"I heard that Fox Beast City has a stable supply of shark silk. I’d like to learn more about your silk business. If the quality and price are suitable, I’d like to establish a long-term supply arrangement with you."

Rong Jinyu blinked.

He had expected her to ask about the position of City Lord, the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan, or perhaps his father. He hadn’t expected her to talk about business! But his surprise lasted only a moment. His eyes immediately lit up.

"Aunt Qinglan, you’re truly the smartest person here!"

Su Qinglan merely glanced at him.

"Really?"

"Of course!" Rong Jinyu replied with a bright smile. "Anyone who can think about business immediately after arriving in Fox Beast City must be very clever!"

Su Qinglan didn’t bother responding to his flattery. She simply waited for him to answer her question properly.

Behind her, Rong Ye and Xuan Long exchanged a glance. Both of their expressions had turned dark.

This brat!

He wasn’t even old enough to become a mature beastman, yet he had already learned how to flatter females!

Rong Jinyu, however, seemed completely unaware of the murderous looks directed at him.

He smiled at Su Qinglan and gestured toward the seats.

"Aunt Qinglan, please sit down. We’ll discuss the shark silk business properly. I guarantee that you won’t regret coming to Fox Beast City!"

Su Qinglan nodded and returned to her seat.

She had come to Fox Beast City to investigate the strange teenage boy and learn more about the city. She hadn’t intended to get involved in the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan’s internal disputes.

If Rong Jinyu wanted to remain City Lord, then so be it.

If her son wants the position in the future, she will support him wholeheartedly.

As long as Rong Jinyu didn’t cause trouble for her family, she had no interest in fighting him for a position she didn’t even want.

Besides, the shark silk business was much more important to her right now.

If she could establish a reliable supply, she might be able to expand the clothing business in Dragon Beast City and improve the lives of ordinary beastmen.

As for the position of City Lord?

Let the foxes fight over it themselves!