Chapter 253

This man was none other than the Star Wheel realm commander under Sima Nan.

He gazed down at the scene below, his spiritual sense sweeping lightly, instantly detecting Ding Xuan's whereabouts.

In an instant, his figure moved, flying toward the location of the other!

At this moment, within the courtyard.

Ding Xuan was immersed in the pleasure brought by his cultivation.

After consuming the Bone-Washing Pill, purging impurities from his body and mending old internal injuries.

He had finally broken through, surpassing a minor realm, becoming a Stronghold Realm seventh-layer cultivator!!!

Boom—

Suddenly, a muffled sound came from behind.

Ding Xuan froze, halted his actions, and turned his head to look.

Seeing a stranger suddenly appear in the courtyard, his heart instinctively startled.

But because he had met the man once before.

He quickly recognized the man's identity by his face.

It was none other than Zhao Hu, Sima Nan's favorite aide!

Ding Xuan's body trembled.

He remembered that the man possessed Star Wheel realm cultivation base—truly not someone to provoke.

So he hurriedly knelt on both knees and respectfully said, "Your humble servant Ding Xuan pays homage to Commander my lord!"

Watching Ding Xuan bow and grovel, Zhao Hu's face wore a mocking expression.

This craven posture certainly doesn't suggest anyone daring to conceal anything from the Prefect my lord.

Then he coldly said, "Rise."

Ding Xuan felt as if granted amnesty, immediately standing up.

He cautiously glanced at the man, his heart uneasy, and softly asked, "May I ask what matter has brought Commander my lord here in person?"

Zhao Hu waved his hand and smiled, "Ding City Lord, I've come today with a tremendous piece of good fortune."

"Oh? What is it? Please, Commander my lord, enlighten me."

Ding Xuan raised an eyebrow.

As the saying goes: no one offers kindness without ulterior motives.

A sense of dread immediately stirred in his heart.

The next moment, Zhao Hu's voice continued.

"The Prefect intends to appoint you as the new City Lord of Green Vine City. Everything has been arranged; all you need do is go take up your post. Green Vine City far surpasses Wu Dan City in stature, Ding City Lord—you've now climbed straight to the heavens..."

Upon hearing this, Ding Xuan's sense of dread grew heavier.

He knew the Prefect's nature well—he understood that no such lucky breaks existed in this world.

Moreover, what kind of critical city was Green Vine City? How could it suddenly fall into his lap?

There had to be a trick here!

Thinking this, Ding Xuan, seeking safety, immediately resolved not to accept the position of City Lord.

Of course, the greatest reason driving this decision.

Was that Jiang's clan chief's leg was far better to cling to than the Prefect's.

Not to mention Jiang's clan chief's lavish generosity, which could easily fill his coffers to overflowing!