Chapter 1100 - 918: Heavy Responsibility

Feng Chi thought he had misheard and couldn't help but remind him, "Sir, Feng Xi has already clearly refused. Once the word gets out, he's sure to refute it."

Creating a clear boundary? Shi Chun smiled faintly and replied, "Just proceed as planned, just be sure not to leave any evidence."

Feng Chi: "Alright. But Feng Xi will surely know it's us spreading the rumors."

"That's not important." Shi Chun shook his head, not caring about the facade of embarrassment, and continued instructing, "If anyone from the Phoenix Clan comes looking for me, whether directly or indirectly, just say I'm not here, say I'm very busy, busy negotiating businesses all over Dingnan Prefecture."

Feng Chi was puzzled and hesitantly said, "With their capabilities, they wouldn't easily come knocking. If they do come, they should know whether you're at home or not."

Shi Chun: "What does it matter if they know I'm at home? It's not important; they know what leverage they need to see me. You just discuss the relocation of industries with them. If I'm satisfied with the relocation, I'll naturally meet them. Otherwise, even if Feng Xi comes personally again, he won't see me."

This really sets quite the tone. Feng Chi couldn't quite understand why this Master was so confident when Feng Xi had clearly stated he wouldn't relocate the industry. She didn't know what made the Master so sure that Feng Xi would contradict himself.

However, she admired this bold confidence, daring to easily manipulate even the Phoenix Clan.

The scene of chatting the Phoenix Clan Leader into a corner was still fresh in her memory. She was more confident that the future of the Demon Path depended on this person.

Though she couldn't understand why he acted this way, she firmly believed he had his reasons and thus nodded in agreement to follow through.

After she left, Shi Chun, standing with his hands behind his back at the railing, gazed into the distance for a long time without moving. His first action after a long while was to take out the Mother-child Talisman and contact Chai Wenwu, asking him to come over.

The flow of migrating people appeared once again within the Xun Gate.

On the restored street, a disguised Mo Hei looked at the disguised Manxi, who had been staring blankly at the Xun Gate for quite some time.

Both had hurried over upon hearing calls of homage to the Phoenix Clan Leader, and witnessed Shi Chun bidding farewell to the noble guest.

"Sir." Mo Hei tugged at his sleeve in reminder.

Returning to his senses, Manxi sighed, "It truly is Feng Xi, the Phoenix Clan Leader."

Mo Hei nodded, "It's him."

They had seen him from afar before, although Feng Xi did not know who they were.

"With his status, why would he come personally to see Shi Chun? Didn't Shi Chun just kill some people from the Phoenix Clan..." Manxi muttered suspiciously.

Directly bypassing him, the Domain Master, to meet his subordinate, it wasn't logical. This suggested there might be a private connection.

In any case, it didn't seem like a vengeance visit. If it were, there was no need for Feng Xi to come in person, especially with the whispering that was truly unsettling.

Subsequently, they no longer felt like staying and left together.

Likewise, the disguised Fan Qingfeng and Dongguo Shou also came due to the commotion and witnessed the farewell scene.

Fan Qingfeng and Feng Xi knew each other because Feng Xi occasionally visited the Carefree Sect, and he had visited the Phoenix Clan to pay respects. Simply put, Feng Xi was on par with the Sect Leader of the Carefree Sect.

Both of them were equally puzzled as to why a person of such stature would personally come to see Shi Chun.

"Let's go, I need to see the Sect Leader and have him get Feng Xi's perspective." Fan Qingfeng mumbled.

Dongguo Shou nodded in full agreement.

The appearance of Feng Xi made them and Manxi share the same concerns. If Shi Chun truly secured that massive funding and managed to introduce populations into Dingxi and Dingbei Prefectures, their families would be left out in the cold.

Summoned, Chai Wenwu, known as Old Chai, exerted himself to rush over to Shi Chun and pay his respects with urgency.

As the sun set, casting a golden hue over everything, Shi Chun, leisurely sitting in the pavilion, personally poured him a cup of tea and motioned for Old Chai to sit and talk.

Old Chai, although respectful, only sat halfway, his face brimming with heartfelt gratitude. The Lord Commander had finally thought of him; after making him City Lord, he hadn't been in touch, leaving him feeling insecure, not knowing if his efforts were even noticed.

Finally seizing the opportunity, he pledged his loyalty, "Lord, whatever orders you have, just give them. I am willing to sacrifice my life without question."

Shi Chun set down the teacup and said, "I do have a task for you."

Old Chai immediately assumed an attentive posture to listen.

Shi Chun leisurely said, "Although the mission to introduce people to Dingnan Prefecture was completed first, most were poor folks just to fill in numbers, causing no small amount of criticism. Dingnan Prefecture is vast with so many people, it's impossible to sustain solely on heavenly aid. Ultimately, we still need taxes to maintain normal operations, or else we'll eventually be cast aside. So what do we need, you should understand."

Old Chai tentatively replied, "It would be great if we could introduce some strong industries."

Shi Chun said, "I've been thinking that we can't just sit here waiting; we need to be proactive. Therefore, I've decided to form a team dedicated to actively seeking industries. After considering everyone, I believe you're the most suitable to lead."

"This..." Old Chai immediately felt nervous, "Lord, I've never done this before, I'm not sure."

Shi Chun retorted, "Who in the entire Dingnan Prefecture has done this before? It's a first for everyone. Among all, I believe your comprehensive ability is the strongest. It's you. Choose your team members from your own people; in short, this matter is entirely your responsibility."

Old Chai was apprehensive, really afraid of not doing well, but was also excited by the compliment about his abilities, "Since the Lord has entrusted me with this, I will certainly do my best."