My Co-renting Lady Boss

"City Lord, Tower Master, Commander Tian, I, Zhou Mo, hereby resign. You can’t even protect Hall Master Tang’s dignity, so people like us shouldn’t even think about something as luxurious as dignity. Tianpo City is no longer suitable for Zhou Mo. Zhou Mo has decided to leave together with Hall Master Tang."

Zhou Mo bowed to Han Ya and then left.

Standing beside Zhou Mo, Shan Ze and Guo Muye let out a cold laugh. Han Ya’s eyes narrowed; he finally realized how serious this matter was.

"Tower Master, you stopped me from blocking that old bastard Chu Li before. Now it’s blown up like this—what do we do?"

Mu Ta looked at Han Ya in anger.

Han Ya was burning up inside as well. He hadn’t expected Tang Ming to actually go this far. Even if Tang Ming left, it wouldn’t really be a big deal. After all, no matter how formidable Tang Ming was, he was ultimately just a highly talented Alchemist.

With Han Ya’s connections, he could completely rely on the Tower Master of the Water Tower to send another Alchemist over.

By then, a compliant Alchemist Hall Master of the medical hall would definitely be more comfortable to use than this forceful Alchemist Hall Master Tang Ming.

But now, the people in the medical hall seemed to have all sided with Tang Ming. Tang Ming wanted to resign, and the medical hall wanted to resign with him.

The medical hall of Tianpo City was extremely important to Tianpo City. Once everyone in the medical hall stopped working, the disaster it would bring to Tianpo City would undoubtedly be huge.

But at this moment, could he blame Tang Ming? Did he dare blame Tang Ming?

Not to mention that that old fellow Lan Yancha was standing on Tang Ming’s side—just based on what happened today, Tang Ming could go anywhere and still speak with reason.

It was the three big shots of Tianpo City who were in the wrong.

Han Ya took a deep breath. "Go and try to placate Tang Ming. Even if Tang Ming insists on leaving, we have to keep everyone else. Otherwise, neither of us will end well."

Mu Ta’s mouth twitched. He understood perfectly what Han Ya meant, but what could he do?

Could he really keep these people? Han Ya seemed to be overestimating him.

"Tower Master, Jiulong Tower sent word earlier about each city self-governing. I believe you’re aware of that as well. Tang Ming leaving, Chu Li showing up—these are both major events for Tianpo City. One misstep, and Tianpo City might be changing hands."

Mu Ta let out a long sigh, and Han Ya’s eyes narrowed as he walked halfway down the corridor.

Han Ya did know about this self-governance matter. It came from nurturing certain people, as well as some issues within Prison Dragon Sect on Immortal Mountain.

Han Ya had always felt this was basically self-destructive. But many of the cities under Jiulong City were already in chaos. The one pulling the strings behind the scenes was very likely his own mentor, the Tower Master of the Water Tower.

Thinking of this, Han Ya nodded. "City Lord, do your best. If you can’t win Tang Ming over, at least try to keep some ordinary Immortal Doctors. As for the candidate for the Hall Master of the medical hall, I’ll leave that to you, Tower Master, to arrange in the future."

Han Ya directly handed the Hall Master position of the medical hall into Mu Ta’s hands. Mu Ta took a deep breath and said, "Don’t worry, Tower Master, I’ll handle this."

After returning to his room, Tang Ming calmed down. In truth, he was quite reluctant to leave Tianpo City; many of the reforms had only just begun.

But the attitude of the three big shots of Tianpo City and the Chu Family’s old ancestor Chu Li today had made him understand that Tianpo City was a place of right and wrong; he couldn’t stay long.

What he did today had already offended the three big shots of Tianpo City and Chu Li, the Chu Family’s old ancestor. If he stayed, he would only be walking down a road to death.

"Hall Master, wherever you go, we’ll follow."

Zhou Mo came to stand by Tang Ming’s side.

Tang Ming was silent for a long time, then said, "All of you go back and wait for news. All the plans I made before are canceled. Let the people in the medical hall revert to their previous way of operating. Right, Zhou Mo, don’t take those people at the very bottom with you. Just bring Nuoyi and Aunt Meng."

Zhou Mo nodded, and Tang Ming’s gaze fell on Guo Muye.

Guo Muye grinned. "Though this old man has never stepped outside this little patch of land that is Tianpo City in my entire life, for you, Hall Master Tang Ming, this old man will risk it."

"As long as I have your word, Elder Guo. I’m guessing Mu Ta, the City Lord, will come over soon. I’ll have to trouble you to deal with him."

Tang Ming smiled at Guo Muye.

Guo Muye snorted. "That brat Mu Ta has been City Lord for so many years he’s become a bureaucrat. Don’t worry, this old man knows how to handle him."

Just as Guo Muye finished speaking, Mu Ta’s loud laughter came from outside the door. "Hall Master Tang Ming, I’ve come to visit you."

"Please come in, City Lord Mu Ta."

Tang Ming shot a look at the people beside him. Zhou Mo walked out first. The others all took seats on the chairs to the side.

Mu Ta entered the room and saw that every chair was occupied, and not a single person looked like they intended to give up their seat.

Mu Ta let out an awkward laugh. "Hall Master Tang Ming, I wonder if I could discuss something with you?"

"Sorry, City Lord, I have matters to discuss with Vice Hall Master Zhao Jian and Vice Hall Master Shan Ze. How about this—Elder Guo is free, so go talk to him. Elder Guo can make decisions for me."

Tang Ming looked over at Guo Muye.

Guo Muye stood up and gave a cold snort. "Little Mu Ta, come with me. We’re from the same place; this old man will give you some face."

Mu Ta took a deep breath and nodded to Tang Ming.

After Mu Ta left, Lan Yanyou, who was lying in Tang Ming’s arms, spoke up. "What’s your plan? Where do you want to go?"

"I still don’t know. I’ll decide after the resignation is handed in."

Tang Ming was silent for a moment, then spoke.

"I think I should go find the old man first and ask what he thinks. The Chu Family matter should be brought to his attention as well. I figure the old man should be able to arrange a place for you."

Lan Yanyou scratched the fur on his face with his claws.

Tang Ming raised his brows slightly and then said, "That works. Go and contact Senior Lan Yancha, then. I’ll wait for your news here in Tianpo City."

Three days had passed since Lan Yanyou left. Under the surface, Tianpo City was surging with undercurrents. The Chu Family would be moving into Tianpo City, purchasing properties within the city. Many of the Chu Family Elders had all taken up residence inside Tianpo City, which made Han Ya so furious he smashed his cup.

"Hall Master, Commander Tian is outside requesting an audience."

Nuoyi pushed open the door and walked into Tang Ming’s room.

Tang Ming had just finished refining a batch of Elixir. These past few days, the medical hall of Tianpo City hadn’t reduced its supply of Elixir Medicine Powder; in fact, it had even increased. This was Tang Ming’s way of showing his stance to the three big shots of Tianpo City.

I, Tang Ming, may be leaving, but I won’t leave a mess behind for Tianpo City. Before the next Hall Master of Tianpo City’s medical hall arrives, I, Tang Ming, will still see to my responsibilities.