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Gao Fei was extremely frustrated, so frustrated that he couldn't stand it anymore.

Dugu Jingtian asked Gao Fei to "persuade" his grandson, but only gave a verbal promise, not a single substantial benefit. Was this not a way to dupe someone?

This was clearly bullying by taking advantage of one's position!

"I can't understand," Gao Fei said in a deep and frustrated tone, "There are plenty of people more talented than I am. Why did you choose me of all people?"

"You're not the first, nor will you be the last," Dugu Jingtian said indifferently, "Of course, if you can successfully resolve the grievances in He Hentian's heart, then you'll be the last one."

The words of Dugu Jingtian were a bit confusing, but Gao Fei understood. In plain terms, Gao Fei was an experiment. If he succeeded in his mission, there would be a reward; if he failed, he would be discarded.

"Over the years, I've sent many people to Heavenly Water City to dissolve the grievances in He Hentian's heart. Without exception, they've all failed." Dugu Jingtian sighed, "The ones who managed to return alive could be counted on one hand; the rest died."

Gao Fei's eyelid twitched, "Were they killed by He Hentian?"

"Yes," Dugu Jingtian nodded, "And they were tortured to death!"

"Tortured to death…" Gao Fei's complexion changed, "Can I...?"

"No!" Dugu Jingtian waved his hand, "You must go to Heavenly Water City!" After saying this, Dugu Jingtian added another sentence, "I'm giving you three days to prepare. After three days, you'll set off for Heavenly Water City."

...

Gao Fei left the royal palace with a sullen face, feeling very upset.

It was so unfair! Too unfair!

Gao Fei was going to Heavenly Water City as its governor, while Dongfang Jian was to govern Chaotic Wind City, the city with the best public order in Human Territory. Heavenly Water City was the most chaotic city within Human Territory; the contrast couldn't be starker—one was the worst, the other the best.

"Why not send Dongfang Jian to Heavenly Water City as governor?"

"All things considered, Dugu Jingtian is just biased towards Dongfang Jian!"

"What a bunch of nonsense!"

Three days later, Gao Fei set off for Heavenly Water City. This time he only brought two people with him, Chen San and Liu Qing.

"If you don't want to go to Heavenly Water City with me, just say so. I won't force you," Gao Fei said.

"Wherever you go, my lord, I will follow!" Chen San declared.

"I just want to stay by your side, my lord. I would brave any danger," Liu Qing stated.

"Are you speaking from your hearts?"

"Absolutely! If we speak even half a lie, may we be struck by lightning and meet a terrible end!"

"Good! Good brothers!" Gao Fei nodded, moved, "Rest assured, as long as I have food to eat, you will never go hungry! As long as we three brothers work together in unity, we can create a bright future."

...

Seven days later.

Gao Fei and his companions arrived at Heavenly Water City.

"Is this Heavenly Water City? Wow! It looks really impressive!" Chen San exclaimed.

"Indeed, it's majestic," Liu Qing was also utterly astonished. "Compared to the Imperial City, it must be not much smaller."

"Such a pity," Gao Fei sighed softly. "Such a grand fortress has become a hell on earth; it's sorrowful, lamentable, pitiable."

Not far ahead stood a city, solemn and majestic with extraordinary momentum. Bathed in the sunlight, the city walls emanated a serene glow. There was a large gate on each of the north, south, east, and west sides, forged from Mysterious Iron, about ninety feet high, thirty feet wide, and weighing a hundred thousand pounds. It was broad daylight, yet all four gates were shut tight, preventing people inside from coming out and those outside from getting in.

"Chen San, go and call at the gate," Gao Fei instructed.

"Okay," Chen San leaped into the air and reached the city gates within a few bounds. He looked up and shouted loudly, "Hey! Is anyone there? Is there anybody!!! Hey!!!"

"Who is causing such a ruckus down there!" A soldier poked his head out to look down.

"The new lord of the city has arrived, open the gates quickly and welcome him!" Chen San shouted with all his might.

"What did you say? Repeat that?"

"I said the new lord of the city has arrived, hurry up and open the gates to welcome him! Quick!"

"Wait a moment! I will go and report this!" After dropping that line, the soldier withdrew his head.

At that time, Gao Fei and Liu Qing slowly made their way over.

"My lord, we could just fly in, why wait here so miserably?" Chen San, with a Snaggletooth smile, said. No matter how high the city walls were, they couldn't stop them.

Gao Fei shook his head, "Don't be reckless! We are new here, we must abide by the rules."

"What rules." Chen San grumbled, "You are now the lord of Heavenly Water City, all the rules should be made by you..."

"What are you muttering about." Gao Fei glared at Chen San, "Even if I am the lord, I cannot act recklessly! If I were to climb over the walls today, I would certainly be criticised by the soldiers in the city. How then can I command respect? Only by setting an example and adhering to the rules can we gain others' respect."

"Alright, alright, I can't argue with you," Chen San pouted, "Whatever you say goes, I'll listen to you."

"Chen San, just zip it," Liu Qing raised his eyebrows, "The lord is correct! Without rules, there is no square or circle! As the lord, you should be setting an example."

"Bootlicker." Chen San snorted with a twitch of his nose, "All smooth talk, just good at bootlicking."

"Who are you calling a bootlicker!"

"Whoever knows it in their heart," Chen San responded.

"I don't understand! Make yourself clear!"

"I said you! I'm talking about you! You are a complete bootlicker! I despise you!"

"Say that again!"

"I've said it, what about it! Want to fight? Come on! See if I don't throw you flat on your back."

Chen San and Liu Qing glared at each other, arguing nonstop.

"Enough, both of you shut up," Gao Fei sharply reprimanded, "Fighting without looking at the situation! If you two continue to argue, just roll back to the barracks! Don't follow me anymore!"

Seeing Gao Fei get angry, Chen San and Liu Qing immediately shut their mouths, not daring to say another word. They were not afraid of heaven or earth, only of Gao Fei, really terrified of him. As soon as Gao Fei got angry, both of them cowered.

Time trickled past, and before they knew it, half an hour had gone by.

"Why haven't they opened the city gates yet?" Chen San said, somewhat annoyed, "What are they trying to pull? Trying to show us who's boss?"

"It's outrageous! To make the new lord wait like this, that takes some nerve!" Liu Qing said with resentment.

"Stay calm," Gao Fei gestured with his hand, speaking calmly, "The gates will open sooner or later." Being snubbed like this for so long, Gao Fei was also a bit angry, but he restrained it, because he was very clear in his mind that this must be He Hentian's doing, using this method to suppress him.

Nominally, Gao Fei was the lord of Heavenly Water City; all soldiers and civilians were supposed to be under his command, but in reality, the true master of Heavenly Water City was He Hentian, Gao Fei trying to control Heavenly Water City... would be very difficult.

This wait lasted for several hours, until the dark of evening, when the heavy city gates finally opened slowly.

"Creak, creak..."

It seemed the gates hadn't been opened for a long time, as the hinges had rusted, causing a grating noise.