Chapter 73: Life 60, Age 35, Martial Grandmaster Peak
WuJing slid a stack of papers across his desk.
“This is the contract to transfer the city of Peaceful Ridge into your name. After you sign, you will be the officially recognized city lord of Peaceful Ridge with all the rights and responsibilities that come with it.”
I took a pen and signed, and then WuJing flipped to the next page.
“This cedes your control of the city to Steward Fang. He will have complete authority over all matters dealing with Peaceful Ridge during your tenure as city lord.”
I signed, and WuJing flipped the page.
“This is your resignation notice. Signing this, you hereby relinquish your position as city lord effective one year from this date.”
I signed. He continued presenting me with minor documents that would help make this whole operation karmically legal.
“So,” I said when I finally put down the pen, “I am now a city lord. Does just signing these papers really shift the karmic energy to me?”
“No,” said WuJing with a shake of his head, “signing these papers is simply staking a claim on the city. On the other side, Steward Fang will announce your appointment to the entire city, and the residents will acknowledge your position. The combination of your actions and theirs completes the connection.”