Not only public security, but also the economic situation has significantly improved.
And the tax rate is the lowest ever seen in history, even those relatively poor families are not only exempt from taxes, but also have dedicated personnel from the Endgame Infrastructure Corps to help support them.
"Lord Xiano!"
A little girl with horn braids suddenly squeezed out of the crowd and timidly handed over a string of sugar-coated haws, "Mom said this is made with the best sugar and best fruit of the year, hoping you would accept it and have a taste!"
Xiano squatted down to take the sugar-coated haws, smiled and rubbed the little girl's hair: "Alright, thank your mom for me."
The little girl nodded vigorously, held back the excitement and happiness in her heart, and ran away, while the surrounding children cast envious glances.
"Looks like the partners of the Corps are doing a great job here, having only joined our territory for two or three months, the people are already welcoming and loving you so much."
Kuina smiled and said.
"In such a world of comparing the worst, it's hard not to be welcomed and loved if you do even a little good."
Xiano shook his head, being indifferent to this.
He glanced at the distance and saw that little girl still hiding like Chopper, half of her body shrinking against the wall, secretly observing this side.
So he smiled, and indeed tore open the plastic wrap, bit into the sugar-coated haws, and chewed with big mouthfuls.
Well, it's quite sweet and orange-flavored, which reminded him of the preserve factory in his hometown back then.
While continuing to chew heartily, Xiano's gaze swept across the street, seeing the newly opened shops and the newly repaired dwellings, the smiling people...
The curve of his mouth unconsciously widened, eating more joyfully.
When poor, one cares for oneself; when achieved, one helps the world, this saying is truly ingrained in his DNA. Back then, as a youth practicing diligently in the Orange Garden, he could only risk his life to protect his family.
And now, he already stands among the strong ones at the peak of the world, shaking the Four Seas, with more and more citizens to protect.
From the perspective of a lord, it's hard not to naturally develop a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.
Soon, they arrived at the castle.
The original is now completely new, with a huge sign of the World Economic News Agency hanging at the entrance, several journalist-like people are busily going in and out.
"Lord Xiano!"
An eager voice came from above.
The crowd looked up, only to see Morgans standing on the balcony of the second floor of the castle, flapping his wings, "You've finally arrived! Come in quick, I have important matters to report to you!"
Xiano nodded and led the officers into the castle.
Inside, it was bustling with news agency staff everywhere, the sounds of radio snails, faxes, and printers, rising and falling.
"I'll go see this bird, you wait for me on the first floor."
"Yes, boss!"
Xiano went upstairs alone to Morgans' office.
As soon as he entered, Morgans impatiently closed the door, bowed to Xiano, and said with a worried face:
"Finally seeing you again, my good lord! You even have time to eat sugar-coated haws, do you know how hard I've had it these days!"
"Just to help you reveal the truth, my news agency had six branches closed down, lost over ten billion Belly's worth of equipment! As for the branch reporters and editors, if I hadn't notified them to run quickly, they would probably all be caught and sent to Impel Down!"
Morgans spoke with increasing grievance, even took out a handkerchief to wipe his tears:
"Now the CP0 agents are all over the world chasing me, with unprecedented intensity, had I not moved my hometown here early, by now my head would probably be hanging on Mary Geoise's city tower!"
"Alright, stop selling misery."
Xiano casually threw the finished sugar-coated haw stick into the trash can, sat on the sofa, and said with a smile:
"Your acting is good, but don't I know what kind of person Morgans is? As for those branches you mentioned, since you can let everyone run away, they were probably empty shells you planned to abandon long ago, right? And as for yourself, if you really feared the World Government's hunt, would you still choose to cooperate with me?"
Morgans' eye corner twitched.
What kind of words are these, isn't it because you are even scarier?
Damn it, thinking back still makes me jittery.
A week ago, he was still sleeping in, when he received Xiano's call, who casually said he wanted to meet and publish a "small news".
And then?
What small news is this! Clearly, it's a major bomb that can turn the world upside down!
Morgans was initially so shocked that his eyeballs were about to pop out, then drooled all over with greed, pondered and hesitated for a long while, almost scratching his head bald, and ultimately refused the meeting.
Indeed, if those things were revealed, Morgans would surely go down in history, becoming one of the greatest journalists ever!
And just thinking about the sales, the world's reaction, thinking about the Five Elders seething with rage...
He almost reached ecstasy in his head.
But the problem is—
Life is more important!
Things that touch the forbidden of the Heavenly Celestial Dragon, are truly untouchable!
After last time's Shampodi incident, his days haven't been so good, fortunately, at least officially he didn't actively participate, still could stall for time and wait for the superiors' anger to die down, camouflaging past smoothly.
But this time, hunter game or whatever, if really reported, it would completely rip faces with the World Government, sooner or later would be disappeared!
However...
He just refused Xiano, hung up the phone and went back to sleep, only to open his eyes and find Xiano sitting by his bed, just like now, sitting cross-legged, looking at him smilingly.
Morgans was so scared his heart nearly stopped on the spot, while Xiano just leisurely took out a stack of photos and radio snail footage, shook them in front of him:
"Since you're unwilling to meet me, I had no choice but to pay a visit personally."
"So what, interested in talking cooperation now?"
What could Morgans say?
He could only wipe away cold sweat, squeezing out a smile harder than crying: "Of course I'm interested! Lord Xiano, you're really too polite, such a small matter could be notified by a subordinate, why personally make the trip..."
In short, he pretended to agree to cooperate, and once the other left, he'd directly change locations!
And that very night.
At the newly established temporary headquarters, again caught, Xiano didn't hold him accountable for appeasing and disobeying, exchanged pleasantries, and generously let him go again.
The next day.
Morgans hid in the underground secret base of the North Sea, just breathed a sigh of relief, raised his head and was dumbfounded to see Xiano sitting in his office chair, leisurely flipping through his treasured cigars.
The third day.
He rode a submarine to escape to the Windless Zone, just surfaced, peeked his head out, then saw Xiano squatting atop a Sea King Species, smiling and waving at him.
Morgans wanted to cry but had no tears, his mental defense collapsed on the spot.
At the same time confirmed one thing!
——Though unclear how exactly, clearly the other can directly track his location, no matter where he escapes to corners of the world, can be caught up anytime!
The escape skills he once prided at, turning CP-0 agents round and round, completely useless now!
Even the Five Elders couldn't find him, but this big boss can!
Then what can you do?
Surrender!
Being the most renowned Four Emperors, to accompany him in hide-and-seek for so many days already gave enough face.
If still not smart, perhaps next meeting wouldn't be greeted with smiles, but directly a saber cut across!
So Morgans fully submitted, obediently followed Xiano back to the New World, began full preparations for the news release work.
Surrender to Xiano in one thought, then felt heaven and earth broaden.
Since there's only this path, why not play to one's strengths, let this big bomb fully explode, give this world a fierce hit!
He worked overtime madly directing, mobilizing all hidden channels, even activated dark lines buried in the World Government for years to help cover up.
Ultimately ensuring the new newspaper circulated worldwide without any hindrance, at first instance!
Results outstanding, way exceeding expectations!
...
At the moment, looking at Xiano with a faint smile.
Morgans hurriedly brewed a cup of tea for Xiano, said awkwardly:
"Hehe, it's all seen through by you, my lord, actually I wouldn't dare play tricks with you? It's just this time the commotion has stirred too big, the World Government hates me to the bone, and my courage is inherently small, even within your territory, I don't sleep too peacefully..."