Chapter 764: A Drastic Turn Of The Tide
Everything that had happened on Kerr Street quickly spread throughout the upper echelons of Chongque City. The death of Yue Buchen shocked many people.
What shocked them even more was that neither the City Lord’s Office, the Council, nor the Military Guard Bureau seemingly had any intention of pursuing the matter. It was as if the one who had died that night on Kerr Street wasn’t a second-generation aristocrat with vast connections and ties to several major powers but merely a filthy rat.
Yue Buchen’s uncle, Yue Changxing, the Deputy Director of the Military Guard Bureau, was relieved of his position the very next day. He was urgently conscripted into military service and boarded a transport ship headed for the Star Battlefield. Meanwhile, the Exploding Star Gang suffered no consequences whatsoever.
After collecting equipment and resources from the Military Guard Bureau’s warehouse, Li Qingchen, the Chief Evolution Officer of Earth No. 1818, went to rendezvous with Huang Dinggou. Meanwhile, Hu Shuo personally went to meet with his boss Zhou Chenglong.
At the same time, Wei Xiaotian met the legendary top aristocrat among second-generation officials, Song Shiyan, at a private club not far from the City Lord’s Office district.
This legitimate young master of the City Lord’s Office had recently risen to power in Chongque City with overwhelming momentum. He had rapidly expanded his influence, reportedly with the backing of the City Lord Song Jinglun. His swift growth and rapid consolidation of power were seen as a clear sign that Song Jinglun intended to groom his son with full support.
Now, even many of the top-ranking elites among the Four Divisions were willing to extend olive branches to this former wastrel.
“The mission was completed very well.” Seated high upon the Iron King’s throne, Song Shiyan wore a satisfied expression and said, “I know you have many questions in your heart, but I cannot answer them at the moment. Return and prepare to take over the Tiangeng stargate on Sector B2. That is my reward for you.”
“Thank you, Young Master.” Wei Xiaotian was brimming with excitement.
Song Shiyan waved his hand. Wei Xiaotian bowed and took his leave; however, there was a question lingering in his heart.