Luan Ya's expression turned serious. Perhaps Li Yu really was as rumored, never having been defeated!
His gaze swept over the young Spider Riders around him. The fervor and determination in their eyes were not feigned; it was a kind of worship that bordered on faith, clearly demonstrating Li Yu's unshakeable position in their hearts.
Luan Ya's heart sank.
This is the last thing he wanted to see.
A powerful figure whose strength far exceeded expectations and who was so popular had firmly taken control of Kangcheng and become its new lord. This meant that the possibility of Zhongzhou easily taking back the city was extremely slim.
Kangcheng, I'm afraid I can never go back.
Luan Ya's mind raced.
Either the person in charge of investigating and evaluating Li Yu seriously underestimated the potential of this 'hero,' or... someone deliberately provided false information to the higher-ups!
Someone is trying to use another person to do their dirty work!
Luan Ya was startled, and a cold sweat instantly broke out on his back.
But on the surface, he quickly put on an eager expression, as if he had seen boundless hope, and casually remarked:
“If Lord Li Yucheng truly possesses such extraordinary abilities, then it is truly a blessing for Zhongzhou! You may not know that there are far more important locations in Zhongzhou than just Kangcheng that have been shrouded in dense fog and turned into abandoned resource sites.”
"If City Lord Li Yucheng is willing to help clear the fog, those places shrouded in thick fog can be saved..."
"This will be a great achievement that benefits the Central Plains!"
Luan Ya's gaze deepened, and he saw the immense value and potential hidden within Li Yu.
He wasn't lying.
If Li Yu really has such a quick and easy way to dispel the dense fog, not only will Kangcheng benefit, but many important locations within Zhongzhou can also be reopened, which would be a huge boon for Zhongzhou!
If Li Yu is willing to cooperate with Zhongzhou to clear the dense fog, then it wouldn't be unreasonable to directly offer Kangcheng, which was already on the verge of being abandoned, to Li Yu as a bargaining chip.
After all, any method that can solve the problem of the ghostly threat will be highly valued and strongly supported by Zhongzhou and Jincheng, let alone such a thorough solution.
"With the help of your Lord Li Yu, all the problems with the dense fog will be solved."
"At that time, Kangcheng can serve as a model city for Zhongzhou. Whatever resources or conditions are needed, we can discuss them! This city will no longer be a ghost town, but a hub for Zhongzhou!"
Luan Ya painted a beautiful picture of cooperation, trying to soften the guard of these young people.
However, upon hearing this, the girl with the ponytail seemed to have been reminded of something and quickly changed her tune, with a hint of protectiveness: "Our city lord is indeed powerful, but he doesn't just help with every little thing!"
"What do you mean by this?" The hot-tempered Jin Cheng team member was reignited, shouting angrily:
"Clearing the thick fog is the duty of all awakened beings in Zhongzhou! It's a major event concerning all the people of Zhongzhou, so how did it come to you as Zhongzhou needing his help?"
"Does he intend to take this opportunity to make an exorbitant demand?"
Not only the hot-tempered team members, but even Zhang Wen found these words particularly grating, as if they had to beg Li Yu to clear the thick fog from other parts of Zhongzhou.
Luan Ya quickly scanned the faces of Zhao Mutou and the other young cavalrymen. In their eyes, he saw not a trace of natural affinity for "Zhongzhou."
He instantly understood the crux of the problem: even though they lived in Kangcheng, these young people did not psychologically consider themselves to be people of Zhongzhou.
Their loyalty is solely to Li Yu.
"Splash—"
All the spiders took a step forward in unison, adopting an attack posture and emitting a threatening hiss.
The young people all looked unfriendly, saying they could do it, but they couldn't do it with Li Yu!
Seeing the growing hostility in the eyes of the young people, Luan Ya immediately softened his tone:
That's not what we meant.
"Clearing the dense fog in various parts of Zhongzhou is of great importance, but naturally everything needs to be planned in the long term and cannot be rushed. In the end, we still need to discuss it with Lord Li Yu in person."
Luan Ya cleared his throat, wanting to continue talking with the young man.
He was about to offer more enticing prospects, painting a rosy picture for the young people to elicit more information about Li Yu, when he suddenly changed the subject and asked:
"Lord Li Yucheng is exceptionally powerful, and his subordinates must be full of talented individuals. I wonder how many battalions like yours there are? And how do their strengths compare to your four battalions?"
Upon hearing the other party acknowledge Li Yu's strength, the girl with the ponytail indeed became interested:
"Those other battalions are much stronger than us..."
"Cough!!!" Zhao Mutou deliberately exaggerated his cough.
This instantly interrupted the girl's answer, and also cut off all of Luan Ya's unspoken probing questions and inquiries.
The girl with the ponytail immediately realized what was happening and quickly shut her mouth, covering it with her hand.
Zhao Mutou had a very precise grasp of the situation. Since the girl with the ponytail had already described Li Yu's strength, there was no need for her to reveal any more information.
His gaze was calm and unwavering as he looked at Luan Ya, and he said neither humbly nor arrogantly:
"The city lord's decisions are not something we can make on his behalf or discuss. You can discuss them with him personally after you meet him."
Zhao Mutou neither refused nor promised anything, passing the buck back to Luan Ya and preventing his companions from revealing any more information.
Luan Ya gave Zhao Mutou a deep look, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.
The young man in front of me is far more composed and difficult to deal with than he appears.
His on-the-spot reaction and ability far surpass those of his peers. Such composure and determination are among the best of the young talents in Jincheng.
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