Never in his wildest dreams would Chen Yu have imagined encountering such an experience again, this time within the depths of the underground cave.
Outside the cave, Chen Yu indeed lacked any viable solutions. Perhaps creating a scene at the hospital might have garnered the necessary attention.
But—
He couldn't be bothered to fuss over it.
The single inspection fee of 16 was not a significant financial burden for him. He treated it as a donation, a way to appease his conscience.
He had originally thought that once he entered the cave, such situations would cease to occur.
Heh!
Guess what?
Chen Yu still stumbled into it.
However, this time, Chen Yu no longer felt the helplessness he had experienced outside. He now felt as though Heaven itself was making amends for the injustices he had suffered in the past.
With this thought, Chen Yu's gaze fell upon the guards once more.
Quite a few people were still arguing with the guards.
"Buddy!"
A familiar whisper reached his ears. The guards, seeing Chen Yu and his companions returning, showed a hint of impatience.
"Don't you understand human language? I've already told you that the specialist has gone off duty. What are you still lingering around for? I can't solve your problems."
Under normal circumstances, the guard would have already erupted into an angry tirade.
Unfortunately, he knew very well that he was facing individuals who had purchased tickets to the Floating City. A ticket costing 200,000 was not for the faint of heart.
No matter how impatient he was, he had to endure.
"Don't be anxious," Chen Yu said with a smile, soothing the guard's temper. "I have very important matters to attend to at the Floating City. Furthermore, you are indeed selling tickets on the Citizen Service Platform. If there's a problem, it lies with you, not with us having to bear the consequences and losses, wouldn't you agree?"
"That's right!"
The other victims chimed in their agreement.
"Even if you don't let us in, you should at least refund our money. 200,000 gold coins is not a trivial sum. And even if it were just a few copper coins, since it's an official issue, you should refund us. Look at your attitude now. You're clueless, so what about our money!"
"Refund us, refund us, refund us!!!"
The clamor at the teleportation point beneath the city grew louder. The guards stationed there were also becoming increasingly annoyed by the shouting. One of them even drew his sword.
"Everyone step back, step back!!!"
"Sir, what are you doing?" Chen Yu asked the guard who had drawn his sword, his voice cold. "Is that sword in your hand aimed at us? At us, the citizens of this kingdom? Should your sword not be aimed at the enemy, or do you consider us your enemies?"
Chen Yu's words were powerful and resonant, causing the guard who had drawn his sword to look troubled.
However, the crowd was not appeased.
They had traveled a long distance, spent 200,000 gold coins on tickets to ascend the city, and now they were not only being denied entry, delaying their affairs, but they were also refusing to refund their tickets.
What was even more infuriating was that these people dared to draw their swords against them.
Treating them as enemies!
"Who gave you the audacity?" someone in the crowd, impatient, shouted at the guards. "I pay hundreds of thousands in taxes annually, supporting you useless individuals, and now you dare to draw swords against me?"
"Everything you eat and wear is paid for by our taxes, and you dare to lay hands on us?"
"Beat them!!!"
All of them were in a fit of rage, and the merchants and their entourage saw no point in wasting more words. Chen Yu also subtly glanced at Nuo Yi, giving her a meaningful look.
"Beat them to death! How dare they bully us!!!"
Nuo Yi, instantly understanding, shouted and charged forward. However, she did not use any of her Necromancer spells. She purely used her small fists, joining the crowd to escalate the situation.
"A clever tactic."
The little demon chuckled, arms crossed. Chen Yu turned his head in surprise, his eyes filled with bewilderment.
"What tactic?"
"You incited the emotions of those people, escalated the situation, and now you're even engaging in a brawl with these guards. Isn't that a clever tactic?" the little demon scoffed.
"Hey, don't try to frame me."
Chen Yu vehemently denied it, shaking his head repeatedly.
"I haven't done anything. From beginning to end, I've merely been inquiring about problems and seeking solutions from my perspective as a consumer. As for the emotions and actions of others, how can I control them? I haven't placed soul imprints on them; their actions are entirely voluntary."
"You're acting with me?" the little demon raised an eyebrow in disbelief.
"It's not acting."
Chen Yu spread his hands with a look of genuine sincerity.
"I truly haven't done anything."
Seeing Chen Yu's persistent denial, the little demon decided not to argue further. They both quietly watched the scene below the city, which had descended into chaos.
The guards were locked in a brawl with the merchants and their escorts.
Passersby discussed the commotion, some activating the recording function on their wristwatches and filming from a distance, gathering in small groups to point and comment.
About half an hour later—
It had to be said that the efficiency of Tatu Royal City was unbelievably low. Only after such a prolonged fight did someone finally appear.
It was unclear whether this was the standard operating procedure of Tatu Royal City or if it was specific to situations below the city.
"Everyone stop!"
Boom—
A sound like thunder erupted from beneath the Floating City. The violent roar made the fighting guards and merchants instinctively cease their actions. Little Nuo Yi also took the opportunity to slip away from the frontline and return.
"Are you injured?"
"Hmph, as if they could injure me?" Little Nuo Yi said with disdain. Chen Yu reached out and ruffled her little head. "Did you have fun?"
"So much fun!!!"
Little Nuo Yi's small face was beaming with a smile.
"They're really slow. It took them this long to send a Black Realm lightning mage," the little demon muttered. "What kind of operating system does this Tatu Kingdom have? Aren't they afraid there might be an Azure Realm expert here? Sending a Black Realm mage is pointless. They should have dispatched an Azure Realm expert."
"What if Tatu Kingdom is actually quite shrewd?"
Chen Yu said with a smile. "The guards at the city gate are only at the Golden Realm. Being able to fight them for so long, back and forth without a clear victor, clearly indicates their strength is comparable. Therefore, sending a Black Realm mage is more than enough to crush them, isn't it? Saving Royal City manpower, how precisely calculated."
"It's clear they have brains," the little demon grumbled disdainfully.
Chen Yu remained silent, watching as the dispersed merchants described the situation to the arriving personnel. The little demon and Nuo Yi also gazed intently at the scene.
"It feels like the people who arrived aren't very keen on intervening."
"They're all part of the same system. They make a living in the Royal City, so they naturally support each other," Chen Yu said with a knowing smile. Unexpectedly, a reprimanding voice suddenly reached his ears. "It's him!"
Chen Yu turned his head upon hearing this and saw a guard pointing at him and shouting loudly.
"He's the one who incited them, it's him!"