Chapter 742 - 334: Infernal Affairs

Chapter 742: Chapter 334: Infernal Affairs

"How long does Councillor Lu think is appropriate?" Ye Shidao looked at Lu Shuai with a half-smile, and a huge pressure descended. The entire meeting hall fell silent, and one could even hear the sound of breathing.

The pressure was on the young councillor, and those present didn’t care about his ephemeral fame.

Lu Shuai’s face remained stoic as he directly faced Grand Governor Ye Shidao, exuding a certain audacity of a newborn calf unafraid of a tiger, "Two months, at most two months. With the joint action of the Knight Order City Guard and the Church Court, I can’t think of a reason why the culprit could still remain at large. The great Li Long United Kingdom is not that corrupt."

The sonorous and powerful voice of Lu Shuai resonated throughout the Council. His words may have been somewhat naive and impulsive, but somehow, looking at the suave Lu Shuai, the crowd was momentarily dazed, as if time had turned back to the days when Governor Luthor wielded his influence with grace.

Indeed, the grassroot son-in-law from Celestial Capital was also so fierce back then.

Those present were all old foxes, quickly calculating. Currently, with less than a month until the re-election, postponing for a month was acceptable to everyone present.

"Agreed!"

"Agreed!"

The councillors expressed their agreement in unison, accompanied by applause. Several councillors aligned with Ye Shidao wanted to speak but hesitated. Under the current trend, they would seem rather out of place if they chose to oppose.

Ye Shidao maintained a solemn expression on the podium, showing no reaction. However, the momentum was set; both the liberals and the justice faction accepted the decision. He couldn’t oppose it, lest he damage his authority and lose his position.

Ye Shidao tapped his gavel, "Within two months, the Cabinet must find the culprit. To ensure the smooth progress of the case, the Black Iron Guard of the Azure Dragon Knight Order will be deployed into the city to assist the investigation."

The justice faction cheered, while the liberals, especially the Potter Family and the Nalan Family, looked displeased. Most of the Knight Order members in the city had placed their personnel there, and nothing could be investigated about them, nor with the City Guard. As for the Church Court, as long as everything was arranged properly, they wouldn’t be serious. Unexpectedly, Ye Shidao called in people from outside.

Duke Potter remained extremely calm, casting a deep glance at Ye Shidao with an amused smile. He knew Ye Shidao would struggle.

On the side, Nalan Potter was equally calm. Everything unfolded as his grandfather had predicted. Ye Shidao was indeed restless and intended to bring the Knight Order into the city. Unfortunately, after years of operation by the Potter Family, they had people everywhere. These two months were just enough to find a way to bring down Chen Rutang and also give Ye Shidao a knock.

In the subsequent Kingdom Audit meeting, the Lot people councillors, led by the Potter Family and Maxim, launched round after round of attacks on Ye Shidao. Although it was a transition, the necessary procedures couldn’t be skipped. This related to whether Ye Shidao could land steadily.

...

In the evening, after a day of bombardment, Ye Shidao returned to the Grand Governor’s residence. The butler attentively helped him change his clothes, "Master, he’s in the living room."

Ye Shidao nodded and made his way to the living room, a smile appearing on his face, "Xiao Lu, you did well today. You’re not afraid to offend the Potter Family."

Lu Shuai immediately stood up, a respectful smile on his face, "Sir, you’re too kind. When I first arrived in Dragon Capital with nothing, it was your old kindness that gave me an opportunity, a debt of gratitude that’s unforgettable. As for the Potter Family, they’ve already become a tumor in our Li Long Kingdom, which should and must be eradicated. I am willing to be the pioneer in this."

When he first arrived at Dragon Capital, Lu Shuai had deeply experienced the warmth and coldness of human relationships. Initially, he approached Ye Shidao with a trying mentality, though Ye Shidao hadn’t seen him, he still bestowed on him the position of a Lower Council councillor in the North District.

Later, due to the sugarcake incident, Lu Shuai got the chance to meet Ye Shidao. From then on, they established a secret connection, and Ye Shidao even recognized him as his student.

"Sit down. At home, just call me teacher, make yourself comfortable," Ye Shidao waved with a smile.

Lu Shuai sat down, but only on the edge of the seat, his body straight.

Ye Shidao looked at Lu Shuai with great satisfaction, what was a coincidental strike back then had turned into a key move now. The main thing about Lu Shuai was that he had no background, the Potter Family, which should have been the prime to use him, worried he would share in the Grand Governor’s favor and deliberately gave him the cold shoulder.

Young people tend to hold grudges.

"You’ve handled Chen Rutang’s matter well. Who would’ve thought he actually had some ability to hire a Grand Scholar from the Celestial Principle School as a bodyguard, it almost went awry."

"Teacher, I didn’t expect a Three-star Grandmaster to have such strength, luckily we were well prepared," Lu Shuai said.

"The Celestial Principle School is a new path. Since the advent of the Demigod Doctrine, even a Three-star Grandmaster has the strength of an Angel, only it’s not stable yet. However, thanks to your warning, we avoided any mishaps." Ye Shidao nodded. The assassination was his arrangement, knowing in advance about a possible ambush by a Three-star Grandmaster allowed the assassin to retreat unscathed.

"Teacher, there’s something I don’t understand." Lu Shuai sincerely asked for guidance.

Ye Shidao smiled slightly, "Go ahead, ask."

"Why didn’t we terminate the election today when there was such a good opportunity but instead set a deadline?" Lu Shuai asked. Today’s questions and answers in the Council were all pre-designed, and since Lu Shuai was not visibly in Ye Shidao’s camp, his proposal wouldn’t raise as much suspicion.

Ye Shidao chuckled, "Only in this way can the proposal pass smoothly. You must proceed step by step, instead of trying to become fat with a single bite."

When the justice faction and the liberals tore each other’s reputation, it became much simpler to have the ambushed Lu Shuai offer this proposal. After so many years of controlling the Council, Ye Shidao was well aware of these people’s thought processes. Any candidate would draw attention, while Lu Shuai was unexpectedly the best choice.

"Understood," Lu Shuai stood and bowed.

"You, ah," Ye Shidao pointed into the air, "young, smart, ambitious, with the favour of Governor Luthor, the future is limitless."

"It’s all because of your nurture, Teacher, that I have what I do today."

"A careful sail is a thousand-year ship, Dragon Capital is unstable recently."

"Yes, thank you for your concern, Teacher."

"After all, the Potter Family is also your kin. Can you truly be ruthless?" Ye Shidao suddenly asked with a smile.

Lu Shuai’s eyes flashed with a trace of resentment and disdain, "Thirty years on the east side, thirty years on the west side, Teacher, dealing with the Potter Family, I am willing to lead, and when you need it, I will personally report them."

"Haha, good, worthy of being the descendant of Governor Luthor, this fierceness is indeed different from the Potter Family’s insidiousness. The Potter Family severely hinders the development of the nation, and without eradication, people can’t live peacefully, nor can good policies pass. You will leave a significant mark in history, not disgracing family honor. I have high hopes for you."

"Yes, Teacher." Lu Shuai’s eyes burned with fervor, and his blood surged, as if ready to charge into battle.

"Go ahead, exit through the back door, still pay attention to your trail recently, you performed very well today, there’s a chance you’ll be followed."

Lu Shuai bowed and departed. His ability to become a councillor was also due to Ye Shidao’s support and sanction. Otherwise, how could it have been so smooth? Such a golden position was immensely valuable, only accessible by the powerful families of Dragon Capital or representative families from other cities. It wouldn’t easily fall into his hands. Neither the Celestial Principle School nor Chen Rutang had that sort of strength. As for that ephemeral reputation, it’s only utilitarian—if you are seen as useful, you’re useful. If perceived as useless, you’re nothing at all.