Chapter 334
Lin Hui had barely returned to his courtyard and settled when Gongsun Wuhan came calling again.
Ever since securing his position as City Lord, the man had made a habit of turning up every few days. When nothing was pressing, he came to pay his respects; when matters arose, he came to seek advice. He treated Lin Hui as a mentor in every practical sense, constantly deferring and posing questions.
Lin Hui could see what was really happening—the man was probing him, testing whether he truly held no interest in fame or profit. Even so, this particular brand of humility, for all its transparency, was not altogether grating.
Still, his patience was running thin.
"I will no longer intervene in the affairs of Black Cloud City. From now on, unless the matter is of grave importance, do not come here again." Lin Hui transmitted his voice directly.
Outside the courtyard gate, Gongsun Wuhan trembled. Recognizing that he had gotten what he came for, he dropped to his knees and kowtowed deeply, several times in succession.
"This junior acknowledges his mistakes. Thank you, Dao Master, for your clear guidance."
Lin Hui exhaled inwardly. His mind-spirit expanded, sweeping in an instant across Clear Emerald Mountain and the vast urban expanse below.
Millions of people cultivated and lived here, having long since woven themselves into a massive, self-sustaining industrial chain.