Gazing at Mi Ye’s meaningful eyes, Chen Yu frowned slightly. He looked at her for a moment and whispered,
“It seems.”
“City Lord Mi Ye knows something.”
The feeling was very strong. If Mi Ye did not know some inside story, she would definitely not have said such a thing.
However, Chen Yu did not know how she had learned it.
Nor did he know the specific content.
Hearing Chen Yu’s suspicion, the smile in Mi Ye’s eyes grew even stronger, and her eyes became much brighter.
“City Lord Chen also has things he doesn’t know.”
“I’m not a god, how could I know everything? Even gods, there are definitely secrets in this world that even gods cannot fathom,” Chen Yu said with a slight smile.
Mi Ye shrugged noncommittally at this.
“That makes sense.”
“Actually, I’m not entirely sure. It’s just that when I was hunting monsters before, I stumbled upon some relatively hidden matters concerning monsters.”
“I cannot be certain if the giants before us are related to what I know. If we want to confirm, perhaps…”
“We need to go deeper.”
Mi Ye’s eyes became brighter, and at the bottom of that brilliance, a terrifying madness was hidden.
Go deeper!
Chen Yu and the others had already reached the heart of Lan Feng City.
The city was less than two miles from them.
This was the wilderness area outside Lan Feng City. Resource cities and towns were located in more peripheral areas.
Going further would mean entering the city.
Once inside the urban area, it might not be as lush and green as it was in the wilderness, where trees could provide cover everywhere.
Entering the city meant they were in constant danger of exposure.
Moreover, the city would surely be inhabited by more terrifying and sensitive monsters.
“You want to enter the city?”
Chen Yu frowned and pressed further.
Even he felt that rashly entering the city at this time was far too dangerous.
They had no idea what was hidden within the city.
The monsters they had encountered on their way were already enough for the powerful individuals in the cave to handle.
Who would have thought.
The weakest monsters in the entire Lan Feng City territory had at least the strength of Obsidian Peak, and those who had reached the Rainbow realm were numerous. Even with this strength, they could only linger in the wilderness and could not enter the core areas of the city.
It was imaginable how terrifying the city was.
Was it possible that there were semi-saints, or even saint-level demons in the city?
This was still unknown.
“We’ve come this far, wouldn’t it be a shame not to go in and take a look?” Mi Ye’s eyes gazed at the city walls where monsters were gathered. “Aren’t you curious why we’ve never encountered these mutated monsters in our wilderness, yet here in Lan Feng City, we’ve encountered so many? Moreover, these monsters are more than a tier stronger than the monsters in the wilderness. Aren’t you the least bit curious?”
“Curious.”
It was impossible not to be curious about such a phenomenon. If they could gain some insight, they would have a general understanding, which might also be beneficial for the defensive preparations of Feng Qi City later on.
The problem was—
Curiosity, at times, could truly be fatal.
“City Lord Mi Ye, I’m very sorry, but I don’t think I’ll be going into the city with you.”
Chen Yu shook his head apologetically.
A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. Chen Yu now bore heavy responsibilities. If he truly encountered danger, Feng Qi City, Freedom Town, and even the cities that Hei Lu had captured would fall into chaos.
The number of civilians who would suffer would be in the hundreds of millions.
Chen Yu could not be so selfish, putting himself in peril just for his curiosity.
“What a pity.”
Mi Ye, having been refused, showed a deep sigh in her eyes.
“I thought City Lord Chen would risk his life to accompany a friend.”
“One life is all we have. If possible, I still want to cherish it,” Chen Yu said with a wry smile. “If you don’t mind, I suggest City Lord Mi Ye had better also…”
“Hush!”
Before Chen Yu could finish speaking, Mi Ye’s fair finger had already landed on his lips.
“Don’t say it.”
“I also know that entering the city is very dangerous. It took a lot of resolve for me to gather the courage to suggest entering the city. If City Lord Chen were to say that sentence, perhaps my last bit of courage would turn into nothingness.”
“Let me go and see.”
Mi Ye’s eyes held a deep yearning.
“Since I came of age, everything I’ve done has been as if I were being pushed along: seizing power, taking cities, expanding territories, being appointed generals and enfeoffed as nobles. My generals await for me to advance further, so that they too can progress. The people in my city also wish for me to be stronger, so that they can enjoy better welfare benefits.”
“Ten years!”
“For a full ten years, I’ve been pushed along. In truth, I haven’t been very happy during these ten years. Even though I was ennobled as a count and owned dozens of cities, I can be considered a regional lord.”
“I am simply not happy.”
As Mi Ye’s murmurs echoed in his ears, Chen Yu inexplicably felt a sense of resonance.
Hadn’t he been in the same boat?
Reaching this point, he was actually more so forced by circumstances.
If he were to speak of his happiest moments,
For him, it was probably right after entering the cave, when he collected resources from other survivors to expand the camp, and led his subordinates to various plane spaces to open treasure chests.
Full of anticipation, returning with great gains.
He didn’t know how many days and nights he had longed to return to that day, to be an adventurer full of hope with no knowledge of the path ahead.
This was perhaps where his pleasure lay.
Saving the refugees of the dying city was his first step into the abyss. Of course, he did not regret making that decision. What truly impacted his life was that tiger tally.
“I enjoy exploring.”
“And I enjoy the excitement and joy brought by the unknown.”
“I want to go in!”
Mi Ye gazed at the fallen Lan Feng City. At this point, no matter how much Chen Yu wanted to dissuade her, the words he wanted to say stuck in his throat.
Let alone dissuade her, he was almost persuaded.
He wanted to accompany her!
“Since Countess Mi Ye has this intention, then I support you,” Chen Yu whispered softly. “Go boldly. If any accidents occur, I will protect your city well. As long as Feng Qi City exists, Mi Lu City will endure.”
Chen Yu’s expression was sincere. Mi Ye was stunned for a moment.
Looking at Chen Yu’s earnest eyes, she then curled her lips.
“Please, your words make it sound as if I will meet misfortune.”
Mi Ye spread her hands in helpless exasperation.
“Can’t you say something more positive?”
“Hahahaha, then I wish City Lord Mi Ye victory and success?” Chen Yu shrugged. A smile also appeared in Mi Ye’s helpless eyes. “Although I’ve known City Lord Chen for a short time, I can feel that you are someone with whom I can resonate. If possible, I hope we can continue to work together in the future.”
“Me too.”
“Then… I’m going.” As she spoke, Mi Ye’s gaze became firm. “I will record the situation inside the city throughout the process. If I can come out, I will definitely share it with you. If I truly remain inside, then I entrust…”
“You will come out.”
Before Mi Ye could finish, Chen Yu interrupted her whisper.
“I’ll wait for you here.”