The City Dungeon.
Seeing all the hyenas leave their cells, Da Senmu also planned to sneak out of the prison along with the hyena tribe during the chaos.
"He's not one of mine."
Unfortunately—
How could Yamagō Yūta fulfill his wish?
Having been paying close attention to Da Senmu, Yamagō Yūta pointed him out directly as soon as he noticed Da Senmu making a slight move.
"Eh?"
Da Senmu, who was stealthily moving towards the exit, widened his eyes in surprise and then showed an awkward smile on his face.
"Yūta, we're from the same tribe."
"If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten we're from the same tribe." Yamagō Yūta's face was full of cold smiles, with no attempt to hide them.
Even the most oblivious person could sense the deeper meaning in Yamagō Yūta's words.
Da Senmu's smile grew more awkward as he rubbed his hands.
"Yūta, you say that, by seniority, I am your tribal uncle. Although you are from the main clan and I am from a collateral branch, we do live in the same great tribe." Da Senmu smiled awkwardly, "You know, I'm getting old, and my legs aren't great. My legs hurt in such damp environments."
"Uncle, then you should find Steward Fujimura."
It was better not to mention Fujimura. As soon as the name Fujimura was brought up, Da Senmu's face flared with anger.
"Don't mention him to me. If I ever meet him again, I'll tear him limb from limb." Da Senmu's eyes were full of malice.
Fujimura's ruthlessness towards him was clearly remembered.
It was Fujimura's idea, but in the end, Fujimura escaped the city, leaving him behind without even a second glance.
Making him suffer in this damp, muddy mess.
"I will never let him go, never!" Da Senmu gritted his teeth in hatred. Yamagō Yūta, who was unaware of the details, instinctively glanced at Chen Yu.
Chen Yu simply shrugged at him, showing a slight smile before speaking.
"Da Senmu."
"Yes!" Hearing Chen Yu's call, Da Senmu, who was in a rage, immediately snapped back to attention, rubbing his hands with a hint of fawning in his eyes, "Lord Chen, let me out too. I'll surrender. I have countless blackmail materials on Fujimura, and I'm willing to offer them all to you."
Da Senmu's eyes were almost pleading.
He couldn't take it anymore.
He couldn't spend another second in this environment.
He already had a hidden ailment and was most susceptible to the cold and damp. Being in this muddy environment was agony for him every second.
The dull ache in his leg was more unbearable than being killed directly.
"Want to surrender?" Chen Yu scrutinized him from head to toe. Da Senmu looked up with anticipation in his eyes, and then saw Chen Yu nod slightly, "It's not impossible, it's just that I'm not too interested in Fujimura's blackmail material."
"I'll be your bodyguard."
"Huh?"
Chen Yu was startled and glanced at the Meteoric Iron Guard beside him.
"Are you sure?"
Noticing the Meteoric Iron Guard beside Chen Yu, an indescribable awkwardness appeared on Da Senmu's face. In front of the Meteoric Iron Guard, saying he wanted to be a bodyguard seemed a bit overconfident.
That day—
The scene of him knocking Fujimura down with one punch was still vivid.
"Lord, as long as you let me out, I'll do whatever you want. How about this?" Da Senmu subconsciously pressed his left leg, "I remember your city is under construction, isn't it? I can work for you. There must be a job suitable for me in this city."
During this time, Chen Yu had been subtly observing the details around Da Senmu.
The left leg he was pressing was trembling.
"Alright."
After a moment of thought, Chen Yu nodded slightly.
"You can go out too." As he spoke, Chen Yu whispered again, "You can also try to run. If you can run out, it's your ability."
"I definitely won't run!"
Hearing this, Da Senmu's eyes widened.
"Please rest assured, I will never try to escape. As long as you let me leave here, even if you let me sleep on the floor in the city, I won't run."
He waved his hand lightly.
Da Senmu felt as if he had been granted a great pardon. He followed behind the beastmen in the dungeon, pressing his leg as he walked out.
"Lord Chen, what about us?" The subordinates of the crocodiles in the dungeon also called out as they watched the hyenas leave. Chen Yu glanced at them and asked, "Have your families sent the ransom?"
"This..."
"If the ransom hasn't been sent, and you still want to leave, what are you dreaming of?" Chen Yu glared at them speechlessly, "Just stay put. I'll deal with you when I have time. Hmph, one batch has come, and you dare to send a second batch? I haven't even taught you a lesson yet, and you still want to leave."
He really didn't have time to deal with these beastmen now.
He still had a lot of things to do in his city, so the crocodile situation would have to be put aside for a while. After his city was somewhat in order, he would consider the ransom issue.
Of course—
It might not be as simple as just the ransom.
If Chen Yu's initial intention was to extort some ransom, then the big crocodile dared to send a second batch of thugs without learning his lesson, so how could Chen Yu establish himself in the city if he didn't teach him a proper lesson?
He also had pride.
Although he was not from a noble family in Tenna City, he was still a person of some standing.
Why should he be bullied like this?
"Keep an eye on them."
Chen Yu glared coldly at the beastmen in the cells and then walked out of the dungeon with his hands behind his back. When he left the dungeon, Yamagō Yūta was waiting outside.
"Why are you still here?"
"Me? Shouldn't I be here?" Yamagō Yūta's eyes were filled with confusion. "Am I not your retainer? Then shouldn't I be by your side?"
Tsk!
What kind of understanding is this?
Chen Yu needed his loyalty, but not a clingy nuisance.
"You don't need to worry about me. Go and manage your subordinates properly and have them work for the city." Chen Yu whispered with narrowed eyes. Yamagō Yūta nodded slightly, then frowned again, "Master, what's the situation with Da Senmu and Fujimura? Did they fall out?"
"Mmm~"
"Ha, that's truly great news." Yamagō Yūta's eyes sparkled with a smile. "I knew they wouldn't be able to cooperate for long. It's just a pity that Da Senmu wasn't kept in the dungeon for a little longer. Master, why did you let him out? You should have tortured him properly."
"He has a great use for me."
Chen Yu whispered softly, and Yamagō Yūta's eyes lit up.
"You mean—"
"Stop guessing and hurry back to your subordinates. They are quite hostile towards me now, so you need to do the groundwork." Chen Yu whispered, "Have them start the city construction as soon as possible. The sooner the city is completed, the better it will be for both you and me."
"Yes, Master!"