Chapter 251 - 251 The Feeling of Falling

251 The Feeling of Falling

He was tactful, implying that no one in Changping could go.

The grand elders’ gazes turned sharp as if they were suspecting something. “Is that an excuse?”

“How is that possible? Everyone is doing this for the good of Changping. How could I do that? It’s just that when the demonic beasts attacked the city last time, we were barely holding on. Many of us were seriously injured and haven’t recovered yet. If you don’t believe me, you can go to the city to take a look.”

Yi Chengrui’s words were firm and he looked really weak. Even the City Lord was like this, let alone the others. It was impossible to think that he was lying.

Yi Chengrui said tactfully, “Since everyone is here, I will go with you even if I’m risking my life. I won’t let down the kindness everyone has shown to Changping.”

Seeing him cough so hard that his internal organs were about to run out, the others couldn’t help but show a look of disgust.

If they brought him with them, they would have to be distracted to take care of him. This was not good for their plan, so someone immediately dissuaded him.

“Forget it. There aren’t many experts in Changping anyway. I heard that the experts have already died in the mine. It’ll only be a burden if he goes. Better not.”

The elder who said this didn’t care that Yi Chengrui was still here.

There was no dissatisfaction on Yi Chengrui’s face. Instead, he said with great respect, “This elder is right.”

In the end, it wasn’t just Yi Chengrui. No one from Changping went. After all, they were still “injured” and needed to recuperate.

“You guys stay here and help us.”

The other sects from Jingdu were a little unhappy. This was Changping’s territory, yet they didn’t even send a single person out. However, they couldn’t say anything. They could only keep it in their hearts.

Those people were all injured. No matter how ruthless and cold they were, they couldn’t force the patients. It would be bad for their reputation if the news spread.

No one saw the smile that flashed in Yi Chengrui’s eyes.

What he said was half true and half false. There were indeed many people who were injured in the beast tide, but most of them were minor injuries. They would recover after a few days of rest. There were only a few who were seriously injured.

However, they didn’t want to get involved in this mess, so Yi Chengrui only exaggerated a little.

After achieving his goal, Yi Chengrui was in a very good mood. “Why don’t you all wash up before looking for that flood dragon to settle the score?”

Those people from the Misty Illusory Manor did not agree, saying that they had to end the battle as soon as possible to avoid any more trouble.

Looking at the back of the group of people walking away, Yi Chengrui returned to his expressionless appearance. There was no longer sickly look as if he had changed into a different person.

His confidant beside him could not help but say, “City Lord, the people from Jingdu are too much. You are the City Lord after all, but these people are so neglectful and ignoring you.”

Yi Chengrui didn’t take it to heart, and his casual tone was mixed with a bit of sarcasm.

“Aren’t they all like this? They’ve always been condescending. Changping is just a small, remote place to Jingdu. If it weren’t for the spirit mine, I’m afraid they wouldn’t even have set foot here.”

The other people in Changping also felt the same way. The disciples would have concealed it more before this.

However, these people who came today were either elders or grand elders. They boasted of their respected status and did not put them in their eyes.

Yi Chengrui could see that their manners and expressions were all full of arrogance. For them, the City Lord was more like a decoration, and they could change him anytime when they were unsatisfied.

Elder Ye was the best. Not only was his strength unfathomable, but he had also helped them so much. Most importantly, he didn’t put on airs.

Ye Xuan, who was thousands of miles away, couldn’t help but sneeze. He said thoughtfully, “Looking at the time, they should have reached Changping by now. I hope they like the surprise that Qian Yuan has prepared for them.”

“There’s nothing we can do since they are so powerful. They’re from Jingdu, so they’re naturally above us.”

Yi Chengrui’s words were full of unspeakable irony.

When the others heard this, they couldn’t help but feel indignant for him. “But so what? They’ve never governed Changping and only know how to give orders. We’ve all seen how much effort you’ve put in, City Lord. But in the end, they behave like this in front of you.

“What right do they have to speak so righteously? It’s just for their selfish reasons. We’ve finally calmed down, but now they’re here to disturb us and start a dispute with the demonic beasts again. At that time, we’ll be the ones in trouble.”

“They only care about their interests and don’t care about the life and death of others. When the time comes, they can just leave. We’ll be the ones left to clean up the mess.”

Changping had very little contact with Jingdu. Even though the people under him knew of Jingdu, they were more convinced of Yi Chengrui’s rule. From this, it could be seen that he had put a lot of effort into management. Otherwise, people would not be so inclined to him.

Changping prospered and developed under Yi Chengrui’s management. It could be said that his contributions were indispensable. However, he didn’t agree with the way things were handled by Jingdu.

It was a pity that he was not strong enough. Otherwise, he would have been even tougher and would managed Changping better.

Seeing that the person beside him still wanted to say something, Yi Chengrui stopped him. “Alright, let’s stop here.”

He stared at the backs of the Misty Illusory Manor’s men and said meaningfully, “They’ll regret their decision this time. I think they’ve been in high positions for too long and have forgotten what it feels like to fall.”