When 'God' Decides To Start Over-Chapter 866 - 340: The Burden He Reclaimed

The Challenger Tournament is hosted by Sha Chu and Chu Jun, with Li Qingyi and Wan Chaocun overseeing it, which puts Li Xiu somewhat at ease.

He wasn’t in the mood to stay and watch the tournament and took the Jade Token back to Changsheng Heaven. He needed to clarify the relationship between Space City and the Chairman before going to Space City.

Upon returning to Changsheng Heaven, Li Xiu noticed that today’s gaze from those within Changsheng Heaven was particularly different.

Li Xiu did not return to Courtyard No. 7 but went directly to the City Lord’s Mansion.

"Commander Li." The guard at the City Lord’s Mansion greeted Li Xiu very respectfully.

"I request to see the Chairman, could you both please deliver my message?" Li Xiu returned the salute.

"Commander Li, the Chairman isn’t seeing guests today," said one of the older guards.

"When will the Chairman be seeing guests?" Li Xiu asked.

The guard pondered for a moment, and then approached, whispering to Li Xiu, "Commander Li, if it were someone else, I wouldn’t say much. But I heard what you said at the Challenger Tournament and have great respect for it. If you don’t mind me being a little nosy, I’d like to say a few words."

"Please go ahead." Li Xiu quickly replied.

The old guard whispered, "If you’re here to discuss Space City with the Chairman, I advise you not to come."

"Why?" Li Xiu was somewhat surprised.

"I’ve guarded this gate for over sixty years and have seen non-stop people seeking the Chairman due to matters concerning Space City, including Commanders and Vice-Chairmen, and even Patriarchs. The results have been less than satisfactory." The old guard spoke in a very low voice, audible only to Li Xiu.

His words were somewhat cryptic, but Li Xiu was no fool and naturally understood that the outcome was likely not just unsatisfactory.

"Thank you." Li Xiu bowed to the old guard, then took out the Jade Token and handed it to the old guard: "Since the Chairman isn’t seeing guests, please pass this Jade Token to him on my behalf."

Seeing the old guard take the Jade Token, Li Xiu finally turned and left.

After Li Xiu left, the old guard brought the Jade Token into the City Lord’s Mansion and soon arrived outside a hall.

"Has Li Xiu gone?" The Chairman’s voice came from within the hall.

The old guard entered the hall and handed the Jade Token to the Chairman with a smile, "Yes, he’s gone."

"What did he say?" The Chairman asked upon receiving the Jade Token.

"Commander Li did not say anything, just passed along the Jade Token," the old guard said.

"Lao Jia, how do you find Li Xiu?" The Chairman played with the Jade Token and asked.

"Commander Li, although young, carries the drive of youth, yet he acts with restraint and has a certain vision, which is rare," answered the guard Lao Jia respectfully.

"It seems you quite like him. You’ve guarded this gate for sixty-three years, and no matter what happened before, you never spoke more than a word. Yet today, you spoke two sentences," the Chairman said calmly.

Lao Jia immediately bowed with fear and trembling and said, "I spoke too much; please punish me, my Lord City."

"Rise. To err is human; you have been cautious for sixty-three years, which is commendable. Among those old comrades who have guarded the gate with you, you are the last remaining. There aren’t many left with whom I can reminisce about the past, only you," said the Chairman lightly, "Lao Jia, what do you think if I give this Jade Token to Li Xiu?"

Upon hearing the Chairman’s words, Lao Jia hurriedly said, "Although Commander Li is extraordinarily talented and has an unparalleled vision, he is still too young, and his cultivation time has been short. Isn’t it too soon to give him the Jade Token?"

"It is indeed a bit early, but since the Jade Token has returned, it can’t be handed back again. It must be given a new owner," the Chairman said lightly.

"The Chairman is right," Lao Jia dared not say more.

The Chairman tossed the Jade Token to Lao Jia and said lightly, "Take the Jade Token to him, and stay with him from now on."

"Chairman... I..." Lao Jia knelt in fear.

"Don’t overthink. Once he has the Jade Token, the responsibility naturally falls on him as well. Someone must guide him on what to do. So you should accompany him and offer some guidance, so he doesn’t waste precious time," the Chairman smiled and said.

"I obey, Chairman, please take care; I can no longer serve as your gatekeeper," Lao Jia said with tearful eyes and bowed deeply.

"Go on." The Chairman waved his hand.

Lao Jia then got up and left, knowing he would never return.

Li Xiu hadn’t returned to Courtyard No. 7 yet when he saw the old guard from the City Gate Mansion catching up with him.

"Commander Li, please hold." Lao Jia caught up with Li Xiu and said.

"Old Sir, has the Chairman changed his mind and wants to see me?" Li Xiu thought Lao Jia must have come to bring him back.

Lao Jia shook his head and handed the Jade Token to Li Xiu, "Commander, the Chairman asked me to pass this Jade Token to you; from now on, it belongs to you."

"The Chairman gave me the Jade Token?" Li Xiu looked at Lao Jia in amazement.

"Yes, this Jade Token is now yours. The Chairman instructed me to accompany you from now on," Lao Jia said, bowing.

Li Xiu immediately understood something, quickly supporting Lao Jia, "It’s my fault for implicating you, Old Sir, my apologies. You will join my Technician Team; just relax and enjoy, if I may ask how can I address you, Old Sir?"

"Commander, please call me Lao Jia," Lao Jia replied promptly. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

"Lao Jia, then let’s head back together. Do you have a place to stay? If not, stay at my Courtyard No. 7; I will prepare a side room for you." Li Xiu felt a bit guilty; if not for Lao Jia’s advice, he wouldn’t have been brought here by the Chairman.