Richest Man: Divine-Grade Reconstruct System Chapter 1008 968: Killing the Chicken to Warn the Monkeys

A subtle smirk played on Lin Yi's lips as he considered this, a glint of amusement in his eyes. He then addressed the subordinate before him:

"Very well, I acknowledge this. You need not intervene for now. Also, refrain from dispatching any reinforcements to East County City temporarily. I have my own methods for handling this situation. Continue to observe the developments and report to me immediately should any similar incidents arise."

The person in charge bowed respectfully in agreement and quickly retreated.

Once he was gone, Lin Yi rose from the dragon throne and stretched his limbs.

He then mused to himself:

"Heh, Liu Buping, do you truly believe this is the same era as before?

Do you think my blade has lost its edge?

Do you imagine I can be swayed as easily as that other Prince?

Let alone a mere Commander like yourself, even your former master, Prince Ning, was insignificant to me.

Heh, since you're hell-bent on your own destruction, I have no qualms about using you as a stark warning to this pack of curs."

With those words, he promptly stood and proceeded towards the hall's exit.

Emerging outside, he cast a glance at the dim night sky, unperturbed.

A slight curve to his lips, and with a flick of his wrist, a brand-new Iron Man Armor materialized, encasing his entire form.

He planted his foot down, and jets of flame erupted, launching him with speed into the heavens.

Indeed, he intended to personally investigate East County City, to uncover the truth of the matter and ascertain if Liu harbored ulterior motives, as he suspected.

As for how Lin Yi would navigate the city in the deep darkness of night, one mustn't forget that the Iron Man Armor's sophisticated system boasted a comprehensive map of the Dayou Nation.

This map of Dayou had been integrated into the system by Lin Yi.

Furthermore, the system had meticulously redrawn the map, accurately cataloging every city within Dayou into the Iron Man Armor's database.

Consequently, Lin Yi simply commanded the Iron Man Armor's internal system to proceed to East County City, and the system automatically engaged its flight protocols.

Speaking of speed, the Iron Man Armor was exceptionally swift. Traveling by horse would require two days and nights to reach East County City, yet under the armor's propulsion, less than five minutes elapsed before Lin Yi was hovering above the city.

Gazing down, with the exception of a few scattered lights illuminating the ramparts, the entire metropolis was shrouded in inky blackness.

However, it wasn't entirely devoid of light. Within the dark expanse, a distinctly brighter area stood out.

Without a doubt, this had to be the City Lord's Mansion, the dwelling of that fellow Liu.

From his vantage point in the sky, Lin Yi could observe that the City Lord's Mansion was remarkably expansive.

His ability to see in the dark was attributed to the numerous lamps illuminating the entire vicinity of the mansion.

Even the walls were lined with lights, giving the impression of a miniature city within the city.

Witnessing this spectacle, Lin Yi's frown deepened. This individual had certainly established a formidable presence here and managed his affairs with considerable skill, enough to construct such a palatial residence.

Under normal circumstances, a city of this nature would not possess such an opulent City Lord's Mansion.

If it truly reached such a standard, it could rival the residences of the princes in the Capital City.

This was a grave violation of protocol.

After all, in ancient times, stringent regulations governed the dimensions of mansions, the types of carriages permitted, and so forth.

Such ostentation far exceeded the prescribed limits and was unequivocally forbidden by the imperial court.

Under these conditions, the ability to erect such a grandiose City Lord's Mansion showcased the individual's considerable cunning.

It also indicated the extent of their operational capabilities.

Nevertheless, Lin Yi would in no way condone such actions.

Regardless of his connections or influence, if this person obstructs my progress, I will not hesitate to eliminate them. I will tolerate no impediments on my chosen path.

After a period of careful observation, Lin Yi bypassed any concern for the city's defenses and proceeded directly towards the illuminated area at its heart.

Despite the late hour, it was only a little past ten o'clock.

While common folk might be slumbering, for those in officialdom, the night had just begun to unfold.

Just as Lin Yi descended above the City Lord's Mansion, faint sounds of music and revelry drifted up from below.

Following the auditory cues, he soon found himself before a sprawling grand hall.

Upon beholding the magnificence of this hall, Lin Yi could only click his tongue. The sheer scale of the structure rivaled that of certain smaller ancillary halls within the Imperial Palace.

While it may not surpass my Imperial Council Hall, it certainly rivals the lesser palaces. Even a prince lacks the authority to possess such a domain, yet this petty commander in an insignificant city does, a true absurdity."