As soon as Li Yu stepped out of the mine entrance, the two Awakened Ones from the Seventh Regiment who were on duty halfway up the mountain spotted him immediately. Their faces lit up with surprise and joy, and they quickly came to greet him.
"Lord of the City! You're back!"
One of them hurriedly said, "The deputy city lord instructed that we must report immediately upon seeing you return! We..."
The two seemed rather anxious, as if they wanted to rush back to the city immediately to deliver the message.
Li Yu waved her hand, interrupting them:
"No need to report it. I'll go back now. You all continue to guard this place and strictly prohibit any outsiders from approaching."
"Yes, Lord City Lord!" The two immediately straightened their backs and answered loudly.
With a slight push of his feet, Li Yu's figure blurred instantly and disappeared from the spot in the next moment.
The two Awakened individuals on guard were not surprised at all. Their eyes were filled with absolute admiration and trust in Li Yu's powerful strength, and they continued to guard the cave entrance with even greater vigilance.
The moment Li Yu's figure quietly appeared in Kangcheng, Fu Xiyao sensed it.
She had just stepped out the door when she bumped into Li Yu.
"Li Yu!"
When Fu Xiyao saw him, she first breathed a sigh of relief, her tone carrying an undisguised worry and a hint of reproach:
"Why did you leave without saying a word?"
Although she knew Li Yu was powerful, her worries did not diminish at all.
After all, she's not alone anymore, so Li Yu shouldn't go to dangerous places alone.
Li Yu gently helped Fu Xiyao up, and feeling her concern, his cold expression softened slightly as he gently pulled her into his arms.
Sensing the connection between Fu Xiyao and the new life within her, Li Yu softened her tone and explained:
"I understand. It was my oversight. I'll definitely tell you before I leave next time."
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