Bab 375: Chapter 295: The Geological Expert Makes an Entrance_2

"Just don't lead them into a trap later."

Though these thoughts bubbled beneath the surface, none of them voiced such concerns openly.

These people weren't fools.

Even if young, any person appointed to lead them must possess substantial connections; at worst, they could simply opt not to join the mercenary corps; there was no need to offend someone without cause, especially since the young man cared about face. Contradicting him might result in offense; all the worse if he turned out to be petty.

Gu Yuzhi spoke to the group of Beast Tamers, "Wait a moment, please. The agreed time is two o'clock in the afternoon; there's still some time left. Have you all had lunch?"

A Beast Tamer from the back row asked loudly, "City Lord, do you provide meals here?"

Gu Yuzhi smiled slightly. "We do!"

"I haven't eaten yet; I've never had a meal at the City Lord's Mansion before."

"I have eaten, but I'd like to try a meal from the City Lord's household too."