As one of Lin Han's few friends, Zhao Mutou had earnestly instructed him that this secret could only be known by the two of them, and that he couldn't even tell Li Yu.

However, if Li Yu really asked, he would definitely tell her, since he and Li Yu were better friends.

Hehe~

Thinking of this, Lin Han smiled again and gently placed his hand on the beast, preparing to cooperate with Li Yu.

With everything ready, Li Yu turned to Lu Fan and smiled, saying:

"Today, to welcome the new Star Lord, let's eat some exotic beast meat to celebrate."

Lu Fan was also slightly taken aback: "Eating exotic beast meat? That's interesting."

After Li Yu finished speaking, a cold glint flashed in his hand, and the sharp dagger, as fast as lightning, sliced ​​off the flesh of the beast's thigh.

With a swift and precise stroke, the other leg of the strange beast was also completely severed. Li Yu's movements were now as skillful as a master butcher dissecting an ox, effortless and fast.

Only after a short while did the excruciating pain of losing limbs instantly spread throughout the beast's entire body.

"Awooo—!" The beast let out a painful howl.

Everyone was already used to Li Yu's actions and didn't show much surprise, except for Lu Fan, who was a little puzzled.

Watching Li Yu's skillful operation, he guessed in his heart that the meat of this kind of strange beast probably needs to be taken alive to taste good, so he didn't ask any more questions.

The city lord, Li Yang, standing beside him, was grinning from ear to ear.

As the beasts howled pitifully, even he, with his extremely low threshold for sympathy, couldn't help but feel a little cruel, secretly wondering if he had underestimated Li Yu.

What others may not know is that he had investigated all of Li Yu's deeds.

If he wasn't mistaken, this strange beast was probably the long-lost Prince Ao.

Li Yang didn't need to think too much about it. With Young Master Ao's arrogant and domineering personality, his actions, and his foul mouth, he must have completely enraged Li Yu to end up like this.

Li Yang, who was already feeling restless, saw Lin Han step forward and use some kind of supernatural ability after Li Yu cut off his limbs.

Just moments later, the beast, which had just had its flesh taken from it while it was still alive, miraculously recovered as if the pain it had just endured was merely an illusion.

Li Yu and her partner worked together flawlessly, clearly indicating this wasn't the first time they'd done this.

"Holy crap." Li Yang's eyes widened instantly, his heart filled with shock.

Even Li Yang, who always seemed kind, swore.

Li Yang glanced at the strange beast with some pity, fully realizing the purpose of its existence.

That's so tragic, it's comparable to being torn to pieces or subjected to severe torture.

If the person being controlled were an awakened being, they would probably have already confessed everything, whether they should or shouldn't have.

Li Yang finally understood how Li Yu's group of refugees, all of whom were awakened, came to be.

Although he had no objection to this method, Li Yu was, after all, a Star Lord, and his every move could be said to represent the Awakened Ones of Zhongzhou. This action was truly immoral.

Li Yang sighed and rubbed his forehead in exasperation. It seemed he had to find an opportunity to say something. He couldn't let Li Yu do that in public again, at least not in front of outsiders.

As the beast grew new legs, Li Yu swung his dagger once more.

"Aww!"

The beast, writhing in agony, howled at Li Yu incessantly, seemingly trying to speak human language in its rage.

Under Li Yang's shocked gaze, Li Yu continued to strike.

Only when the beast's pain had become numb, its trembling body had stopped struggling, and it lay motionless on the ground like a dead dog, without feeling anything, did Li Yu finally stop what he was doing.

"Phew, this is enough meat. Lord Liyang must try some later."

"Definitely, definitely!" Li Yang hurriedly replied, then immediately turned around and ordered the Yangcheng soldiers: "Go, move all that beast meat to the kitchen."

"Yes." The soldiers in the city lord's mansion immediately sprang into action.

They quickly moved all the fresh, bloody, and mangled meat of these beasts, which had been chopped off alive, to the kitchen to prepare them into various kinds of meat dishes.

The people from the city lord's mansion were working with great enthusiasm as they moved the fresh meat. There was so much beast meat that the guests in the banquet hall would definitely not be able to finish it all, and the leftovers would certainly be distributed to them.

The soldiers of the city lord's mansion were overjoyed at the thought of being able to eat the meat of high-level exotic beasts.

However, this cruel scene made Murong Xue look at Li Yu with new respect, and she was convinced that Fu Xiyao would definitely not suffer a loss.

If Yunming, the daughter's father, had possessed even half the courage and ruthlessness of Li Yu back then, he wouldn't still be stuck in Shuicheng, having achieved nothing.

The mere thought of Yun Ming made Murong Xue angry, and her long red hair suddenly began to flutter.

Seeing Li Yu put away the dagger, Fu Xiyao immediately walked over with a smile and gently used the rain to wash the bloodstains off Li Yu's hands.

In her eyes, it seems that she would support Li Yu without reservation whatever she did, regardless of whether it was right or wrong.

Seeing Fu Xiyao's eyes only on Li Yu, acting without a second thought, Murong Xue couldn't help but slap her forehead, speechless, and muttered to herself, "Has this silly girl been bewitched by Li Yu?"

"Let's go." After washing her hands, Li Yu, along with Fu Xiyao and the many awakened ones behind her, followed Li Yang toward the banquet hall.

The group of people from the Seventh Regiment behind Li Yu looked impressive and extraordinary.

Even so, Ma Yuanbai only selected a few refugees worth training; most of the other refugees were still staying at the city lord's residence.

Today, the Liyang City Lord's Mansion was unusually lively, with many unfamiliar faces suddenly appearing.

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