Yang Zijing had just walked in carrying the milk tea she had researched when she looked up and saw a fat, strange creature that looked like a stack of swimming rings praising Su Luo in a fawning and shameless manner. The name she was about to say was abruptly changed into a sarcastic "Master".

Upon hearing the word "master," Zhao Jinlai subconsciously turned his head to look. Sure enough, just as the rumors said, this pet was also incredibly beautiful, with outstanding looks. It was absolutely top-tier in the [Abyss], and even in the post-apocalyptic world where it had not yet been subdued and conquered, it was still considered to have exceptionally high looks.

What is this so-called...modeled face?

These are words that Zhao Jinlai learned from humans, and thinking about it, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to use them on Yang Zijin.

Of course, no matter how beautiful she is, she can't compare to Lord Luo of the city. Su Luo's beauty is outrageous.

"As expected of Lord Luo, even his pets are top-notch, making us quite envious."

Su Luo: ...

Actually, at this moment, no one will think you're mute if you don't speak.

Despite thinking this, Su Luo calmly picked up the cup of human milk tea that Yang Zijin had just made and took a sip.

Well, it's alright, but it's still far from the skill of a gourmet.

On the other hand, Yang Zijin felt uncomfortable when she saw Su Luo listening to the strange creature's words so calmly and even accepting the title of master. She felt embarrassed, as if she had brought it upon herself.

"Muhuai Main City, Holy Domain Main City, Divine Capital Main City." Including Hongye and Bailing, these are the five major main cities.

"Are these main cities like Bailing Main City?"

Hearing this, Zhao Jinlai was not surprised at all, but Yang Zijin was somewhat surprised, but quickly recovered.

“Actually…” Just as he was about to speak, Zhao Jinlai seemed to realize something and looked at Yang Zijin.

"It's alright, we're all on the same side."

"Oh, that's true." Zhao Jinlai gave Yang Zijin a knowing look and glanced at her meaningfully, which made Yang Zijin's skin crawl.

He was certain that this weirdo had been thinking about some rather unpleasant and risqué things right now!

Damn it, this is so embarrassing! I should have known better than to use that trick!

As a result, Su Luo didn't react at all, and he was the one who lost face!

"Not really. Only Bailing Main City and Muhuai Main City seem to prioritize money, focusing more on manufacturing or labor-intensive industries. The other major cities are similar to Hongye Main City, nothing special, they're pretty much the same."

"As for the Holy Land and the Divine Capital."

"These two main cities are the highest among the nine main cities, but now, the Holy Domain is superior to the Divine Capital." At this point, Zhao Jinlai paused, seemingly hesitating about something, but finally gritted his teeth and told everything he knew.

"The Divine Capital was the supreme of the previous nine major cities, but now, the Holy Domain is the leader of the nine major cities."

Su Luo frowned upon hearing this.

The top position in the main city has changed hands?!

Such a thing is unlikely to happen unless some unforeseen crisis occurs that makes the god no longer suitable to be the head of the main city, or it is a coup.

"Something happened in the Abyss?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Jinlai shook his head. "We don't know the specifics either. We only know that one day, the highest star in the capital suddenly dimmed, and then this happened."

"It wasn't a direct announcement, but rather a gradual process of making the God Capital fade out of the nine major cities and slowly shift its focus to the Holy Domain."

That's a bit strange.

If it really was a coup, there's no reason for it to happen subtly. After all, they've already won, so why would they need to be wary of the capital? This approach seems more like they're afraid of something.

Are they afraid that God will make a comeback?

"If Lord Luo is interested in both the Holy Land and the Gods, I can do it for you."

"To get to Muhuai, one needs to cross the Holy Domain. The Divine Capital is not far away, and I am quite familiar with it."

"However, given Lord Luo's strength, even going to the Holy Domain or the Divine Capital empty-handed shouldn't be a problem."

"In both of these regions, strength reigns supreme, and power is greater than money. Those with absolute power have absolute say. In addition, there is an unwritten rule."

"Bloodline, family."

“These two main cities place particular importance on bloodline inheritance.” At this point, Zhao Jinlai seemed to smile somewhat disdainfully, “probably because the Mysterious Imperial Clan and the highest-ranking one both come from the Divine Capital Main City.”

"However, after the Divine Capital was transformed into the Holy Domain, many royal families and imperial clans of the Divine Capital also migrated to the main city of the Holy Domain, including the Mu Yun family of the four major families."

"The Mu Yun family is renowned in the Holy Domain. If Lord Luo encounters the Mu Yun family in the Holy Domain, it would be best to avoid them for now."

"It's not that we can't afford to offend them, it's just that their family... well, they're very clingy."

Su Luo: ?

What does it mean to be clingy?

What a strange adjective.

Afterwards, Zhao Jinlai explained to Su Luo.

It's quite simple. The Mu Yun family is surprisingly united against outsiders. If you attack one of them, a whole group will swarm in. They are very persistent. Moreover, if you attack the younger ones, the older ones will step in. If the older ones are no longer effective, there are even older ones. Therefore, regardless of whether they are from the main city of the Holy Domain, no one is willing to provoke the Mu Yun family.

"The main city of the Holy Land?"

It's not that you can't go and take a look.

If his Ghost King City is now full of wandering ghosts and monsters, what it lacks are ghosts with star ratings and abilities.

In the Abyss, it is extremely difficult for monsters of one, two, or even six stars and below to rise to prominence, but in the post-apocalyptic world outside, they can stand alone and even intimidate a region.

If they could, those strange creatures would probably be quite willing to follow her to her Ghost King City.

In that case, her Ghost King City should be able to level up several times!

As for this gold mine, Su Luo certainly wouldn't just give it up like that. How could he possibly hand over a place that he had just acquired, which was like a money-printing machine?

Thinking of this, Su Luo glanced at Yang Zijin beside her.

Maybe……

Noticing Su Luo's gaze, Yang Zijing shivered with lingering fear and asked in a trembling voice, "W-what are you doing?"

Su Luo: ……

Forget it, let's leave it to a professional strategist. Otherwise, if we leave it to Yang Zijing, the Gold Cave will probably be completely squandered by the time she returns.

"In that case, let's go check out the Holy Land first."

"As for this gold mine..." Su Luo looked at Zhao Jinlai and nodded in satisfaction, "Help me manage it for now."

"Afterwards, we will share the profits with your Zhao family." As a qualified partner, you still need to pay the due amount; otherwise, how can you work for me if I accept your help?

In the main city of Bailing, money is paramount. With money, things are much easier to do, so Su Luo has no reason to skimp on this.

Upon hearing Su Luo's words, Zhao Jinlai's eyes narrowed into slits with laughter, and his entire body trembled with excitement.

This is a goldmine! And the Zhao family just moved in so easily?!

Sure enough, Sister Su is his goddess!

Just then, Shu Li, impeccably dressed in a luxurious, limited-edition gold-trimmed coat, solemnly knocked on the door, holding a letter in her hand…