"So strong!"

The power that Li Yu displayed had exceeded all of Chen Hai's imagination of what "powerful" truly meant.

Even the giant cannons on the walls of Kangcheng were far less powerful than half the force of Li Yu's arrow.

Compared to this, the array of giant cannons seemed like a child's toy.

He had no doubt that if Li Yu had been willing, one man and one bow would have been enough to raze Kangcheng to the ground! There was absolutely no need for any schemes or tricks.

Ma Yuanbai kept a close eye on Chen Hai, and keenly noticed that the way Chen Hai looked at Li Yu had undergone a tremendous change, even showing a kind of awe that was almost like totem worship, mixed with submission to absolute power.

This obvious change in his eyes made Ma Yuanbai realize that the toughest nut to crack had finally been crushed.

At this moment, Chen Hai had no mind to pay attention to Ma Yuanbai's scrutiny and observation; even his worldview was undergoing a violent collapse and reconstruction.

After the initial shock, an indescribable surge of joy quickly welled up within me.

The eerie white mist that has plagued Kangcheng for countless years may truly be completely eliminated after Li Yu's arrival!

The last trace of hesitation and uncertainty in Chen Hai's heart vanished completely along with the stitched-together ghost from before!

The terrifying strength that Li Yu displayed was like a shot of adrenaline injected into Chen Hai's heart, making him unable to help but feel excited.

He had originally only chosen to join Li Yu's side to find a way to survive for his brothers, but now he realized with absolute clarity:

Boarding Li Yu's ship is not a choice, but the only ark to the future!

Moreover, he must hold on tightly and not allow any loss!

This new city lord may truly bring unprecedented light to Kangcheng!

After a brief silence, Chen Hai seemed to suddenly remember something crucial and slapped his forehead.

His face was a complex mix of awe and excitement. He jogged over to Li Yu, deliberately lowering his voice, but unable to hide his excitement:

"Lord of the city, look at my memory. There's something important I almost forgot to tell you."

Chen Hai stared intently at Li Yu, and seeing that Li Yu didn't avoid the others and nodded slightly to him, he felt relieved and continued:

"Underground in Kangcheng... there are still several mines that were previously valued by the authorities."

He quickened his pace: "Because the depths of the vein were always shrouded in a denser white fog, and the official exploration team mysteriously disappeared, mining was delayed, turning it into a treasure trove that was simply left untouched."

Chen Hai looked up, his eyes gleaming with unprecedented anticipation, as if he could see the cornerstone of Kangcheng's rise:

"With the city lord's methods, the rich underground mines will finally have a chance to be discovered."

He paused, his voice becoming serious and pointed:

"However, the city lord should also be careful, the troubles underground are far more than just those little ghosts and spirits in the city."

The people around were stunned when they heard this, never expecting that there was such a treasure hidden beneath Kangcheng.

Upon hearing this, Ma Yuanbai's heart stirred. It seemed that Chen Hai truly intended to fully integrate into the Seventh Regiment, and had even revealed his most important bargaining chip to Li Yu long ago.

At this moment, Chen Hai had completely revealed his secrets, placing all his and Kangcheng's secrets on Li Yu.

"Is there a rich mine underground in Kangcheng?" Li Yu was taken aback upon hearing this.

He had limited knowledge of mineral resources. Although he had heard of them before, this was the first time he had ever heard the term "rich mine".

But Chen Hai's description instantly reminded him of Huang Ya, who had left alone not long ago, leaving his younger sister Huang Shasha to him.

Huang Ya seemed to have mentioned at the time that there were unusual fluctuations below Kangcheng.

Thinking of this, Li Yu couldn't help but ask:

"Is the location of the mine you mentioned also a large gathering of ghosts, even more than around the monument?"

"Yes!" Chen Hai replied immediately, "Much more! It's like entering a haunted house!"

"How did you know, City Lord?" Chen Hai asked, his face full of surprise and doubt.

Li Yu did not answer, her mind racing.

Based on Chen Hai's description and what Huang Ya said earlier, the dense white fog at the core of the underground mine might be the source of the large number of wandering ghosts affecting the entire Kangcheng!

Now that we've identified the main area and found the heart that's polluting everything, we're ready to go.

So this trip to the source will not only resolve a large number of ghostly threats, but may even eliminate the crisis in Kangcheng in one fell swoop.

The Nightmare Beast was also extremely excited in Li Yu's mental sea at this moment:

"Haha, Li Yu, you've found the haunted house!"

With such a massive amount of ghost energy, even if the giant cicada pupa diverts its energy, it could still take the opportunity to advance further.

Li Yu nodded in agreement; what the Nightmare Beast said was indeed true.

Once the location is determined, the faster the action, the better.

Li Yu went straight to the point, immediately asking, "Chen Hai, is there an entrance to the underground mine now? Is it possible to go down?"

Chen Hai was taken aback: "Now?"

“Yes, right now,” Li Yu repeated.

Chen Hai hesitated at this moment. He took the initiative to say that there was a rich mine under Kangcheng. His intention was to reveal important information first to show his loyalty, and also to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings when Li Yu discovered the mine later.

But he never expected Li Yu to be so decisive. As soon as he heard about the existence of the mine, he immediately wanted to risk his life and go there himself!

Chen Hai was anxious, and cold sweat was seeping from his forehead. He quickly tried to persuade him:

“Lord of the city, although the entrance to the mine is still preserved, the underground situation is complicated. The white fog is so thick that it cannot be dispersed. If a person goes in, he will lose his way if he is not careful. The entire mine may collapse at any time.”

"Even the most professional exploration team in Zhongzhou couldn't get up here; it's extremely dangerous inside."

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