Undying Life

Chapter 178: Who Is More Shameless!

On the final day of the election, it was the most crucial day for Wushuang City, the day when the city lord would be determined. Would it be Mobeili or Water Tianya?

On this day, almost all the citizens put aside everything else and gathered to await the final result. Water Tianya emphasized the "war crisis" and urged everyone to pay attention to the Great Yu Dynasty, warning that war could break out at any moment. On the other hand, Mobeili promoted the "era of peace," asserting that the peace treaty had been signed, and there would be no more wars as long as he was in charge.

In the city, two massive jade discs, one in the north and one in the south, displayed the vote counts for the two candidates:

Mobeili: 4.3 million votes. Water Tianya: 3.4 million votes.

With a difference of 900,000 votes and a total of 10 million votes in the city, once Mobeili gained another 700,000 votes and surpassed 5 million, the outcome would be certain because votes could not be changed.

Every resident of the city, almost like electing a sect master in a small sect, awaited the result with utmost solemnity, setting aside all their daily affairs.

On this day, all four main city gates were closed, waiting quietly for the result to be announced.

In the South City Hall...

Outside, a large number of fierce tigers, huge tigers, with the tallest being forty zhang (approximately 120 meters) high, and many thirty zhang tall tigers, in red, blue, black, and purple colors, gathered. The largest one, a forty-zhang tall black tiger, indicated that it had reached the Nascent Soul stage.

These were the national beasts of the Great Luo Dynasty—tigers.

In the South City Hall and the North City Hall, fifty tigers were stationed in each department, waiting for members of the respective cities to ride on their heads, circle around Wushuang City quickly, and then enter the central floating island—the city lord's mansion—to await the final result.

Inside a room in the South City Hall, soundproof barriers were set up so that no sound could escape.

Zhongshan looked at Water Tianya and said with a smile, "Mr. Water, success or failure hinges on this one move. Don't mess it up."

"Rest assured, I understand," Water Tianya nodded.

"What about those propagandists?" Zhongshan asked.

"They've been quite radical even before this crucial moment. Naturally, they'll be even more frantic today," Water Tianya said confidently.

"Good, remember, Princess and I won't show up anymore. Just follow my instructions for the rest. Have you briefed your son, Water Wuheng, Second Brother, as I instructed?" Zhongshan asked again.

"He recites those words every day, and I check them myself every day. There won't be any mistakes. After today, regardless of success or failure, I, Water Tianya, am grateful for the hard work of Mr. Zhongshan and the Princess during these days," Water Tianya bowed respectfully.

"Thank me for what? It's all Mr. Zhongshan's doing," Princess Qianyou immediately said.

"No, it's not about success or failure, it's about winning. Remember, you will win. You must maintain a good state," Zhongshan reiterated.

"Yes, I will win. I will definitely become the city lord," Water Tianya said immediately.

"Good, go ahead. Let's give the entire Wushuang City a storm of tears and clouds," Zhongshan said with a smile.

"Understood." Water Tianya bowed respectfully before immediately turning to leave the room.

Outside, Water Wuheng and many colleagues of Water Tianya were patiently waiting.

"Let's go, mount the tigers," Water Tianya said.

"Yes," everyone replied.

Then, a group of people quickly stepped onto the tiger heads. Water Tianya stood on the head of the forty-zhang tall tiger, while other officials and Water Wuheng stood on the heads of thirty-zhang tall tigers.

In the South City Hall, Zhongshan looked at Princess Qianyou and Ah Er. "Princess, let's go to the city lord's mansion and wait for good news."

"Please, Mr. Zhongshan," the princess smiled.

Meanwhile, in the North City Hall, within a quiet hall...

"Mobeili, brace yourself. It's your last chance for propaganda, and it's up to you," Water Mirror said.

"Yes," Mobeili replied.

"Water Mirror, let's go to the city lord's mansion together. It's been a long time since I've seen Qianyou," Gelin said.

"No, Prince, you go by yourself. I'll stay in the North City Hall to guard against any changes. I'll come over when both Mobeili and Water Tianya arrive at the city lord's mansion," Water Mirror said.

"Alright, make sure to come over soon. I'll go ahead then. Mobeili, you should start your journey too," Gelin said.

"Yes," Mobeili immediately agreed.

"I've already given orders. Everyone will listen to your commands. I take my leave now," Mobeili said.

"Alright," Water Mirror nodded.

Then, Mobeili left the hall and stood on the head of a forty-zhang tall tiger. The accompanying officials stood on the heads of thirty-zhang tall tigers. As Mobeili toured Wushuang City, Gelin was escorted directly to the city lord's mansion at the center of Wushuang City.

Water Mirror sat at the head of the hall, with a cup of tea in front of him, looking ahead as if contemplating something, waiting for any signs of early action.

Water Tianya stood on the head of the big tiger, and the tiger walked steadily. Most people were concentrated in the seventy-two commercial districts. Water Tianya's route was to pass through these districts. The tiger moved quickly between the districts, only slowing down when entering the streets of each district.

Entering the first commercial district, the street was filled with noise. Following Zhongshan's instructions, numerous small flags were quickly erected along the street.

"Support Water Tianya, protect our Wushuang City!"

"Support Water Tianya, protect our Wushuang City!"

Someone suddenly shouted, and then a dozen people followed suit. Gradually, more and more people joined in. Although many were just having fun, their shouts quickly influenced others. At least among those who were still wavering between Water Tianya and Mobeili, many quickly chose Water Tianya.

Although the number of people shouting was less than one percent of the entire commercial district, even if only a thousand people were shouting, it was enough to stand out and increase Water Tianya's momentum.

As Water Tianya passed by, the scene was lively, and the street was bustling with noise. Water Tianya nodded to his "supporters," and those pre-arranged "supporters" suddenly became very cooperative, shouting even louder and further enhancing the atmosphere, infecting more people.

In the North City Hall...

"Sir, it's bad news! That Water Tianya is shameless! He instructed his subordinates in charge of propaganda to shout support for him in the streets. Now, one commercial district is extremely noisy, and the support for Water Tianya is rapidly increasing," Moyan Bing rushed into the hall, expressing his concern.

"Hehe, indeed, shamelessness is invincible. Are you Mobeili's son?" Water Mirror smiled.

"Yes," Moyan Bing responded immediately.

"No worries, there are still seventy-one commercial districts. Let your people do the same and keep shouting. Since they're shameless, why bother pretending anymore? Go and see if your three times as many people can outshame Water Tianya's propaganda team," Water Mirror said.

Upon hearing Water Mirror's words, Moyan Bing was speechless for a moment. The tone was just too direct. However, it was also a good thing. Let them be shameless. When my father becomes the city lord, then we can reclaim our dignity.

"Understood," Moyan Bing said before quickly leaving the hall.

Sure enough, when passing through the second commercial district, Mobeili hadn't noticed anything at first. But suddenly, the streets were filled with noise, with continuous shouts of support for himself. Initially, Mobeili was excited, thinking he was genuinely popular. However, upon seeing his former subordinates leading others in the shouts, he understood what was happening.

It was definitely orchestrated by Water Mirror. Although there was some disappointment in his heart, he still had to cooperate.

Just like Water Tianya, Mobeili also began to be "well-received" in various commercial districts.

Among the cultivators, there were many discerning individuals. These people stood in each commercial district, gaping as they watched the sudden popularity of the city lords.

In the center of Wushuang City, on the largest floating island, a red light enveloped the area. Numerous buildings stood within, guarded by a large number of soldiers. Today, this place had become the most important forbidden area in Wushuang City—the City Lord's Mansion.

Later, the two city lords-elect would arrive to compete. And on the floating island, there were currently two individuals with the most distinguished status.

In the center of the floating island stood the largest palace, with a plaque reading "City Lord" hung above it.

In front of the palace was a huge square, where nearly a hundred officials were standing. However, none of them dared to speak because standing before them, on the floating island, was Princess Qianyou of the Great Luo Heavenly Dynasty, flanked by two men—Zhongshan and Ah Er.

From the floating island, Princess Qianyou could see the vote counts displayed on the jade steles in the distance.

"Qianyou," not far away, came the joyful voice of Gelin.