After all, an extra friend provides another path, an extra enemy adds another wall; everyone understands this principle.
If it were someone else, the City Lord might not have done this, and might even scoff and disregard.
But Qin An is different. Xu Lingxue was willing to give him a token, which says it all. That's why the City Lord did it.
Even if Qin An fades into the crowd, the City Lord wouldn't suffer much loss. After all, promises are the least valuable here.
Qin An said nothing more, and the City Lord did not prevent him from leaving.
Soon, Qin An and the White Snake King left the City Lord's Mansion and headed toward the outskirts of the city.
Along the way, the White Snake King walked and sighed.
What he marveled at most was the gold medal Qin An acquired and the City Lord's promise.
Not until they reached outside did Qin An and the White Snake King stop.
Emperor Xuanwu came up and asked, "How is it, is the matter resolved?"
