Chapter 209: Joining the Merchant Guild?

"Chen Yu, what is the reason for your visit this time?"

Liu Yong stared intently at Chen Yu, who was walking at the front, and deep within his eyes, a trace of fear flashed involuntarily.

After all, the person before him was a genuine Pulse Refining Realm Martial Artist!

In Yongan City, there were indeed a few Pulse Refining Realm Martial Artists, yet every one of them worked for the Awakened, and on ordinary days, they would not even step one foot outside the gates of Yongan City.

"I am warning you, this is the territory of our Martial Arts Branch. If you dare to act rashly, in the future, even if the person backing you tries to support you, they won't be able to protect you."

Liu Yong took a step forward, shielding Lu Yu behind him, and warned him with sharp words.

He vaguely guessed in his heart that it must have been that fellow Sheng Yuan, who, seeing that the two groups he had sent out one after another had vanished like stones into the sea without a trace, realized things were not looking good and hurriedly informed Chen Yu of the situation, which led to the current predicament.

Without a doubt, the other party had come here this time specifically for Brother Lu Yu!

Seeing Liu Yong's actions, a sense of warmth could not help but well up in Lu Yu's heart.

He tried to gently push away Liu Yong's arm, but Liu Yong kept shaking his head at him, his gaze as if saying: "Don't be impulsive, just stay obediently behind me."

"What am I doing here? Don't you know that in your heart?" Chen Yu raised the corners of his mouth slightly, then cast his gaze toward Lu Yu with great interest and said: "The newcomer Sheng Yuan mentioned must be you, right?"

"Brother Chen, it's him!" Sheng Yuan stood behind Chen Yu, staring fixedly at Lu Yu, and said viciously: "Old? and Leng Chan must have died at this guy's hands!"

In fact, around three or four in the afternoon, Sheng Yuan had already sensed that something was wrong.

Regardless of whether the mission succeeded or failed, someone should have returned to report the news, right?

But as it turned out, not a single person sent out had returned.

On the contrary, this Lu Yu appeared in his line of sight time and time again, and every time he returned, he brought back an Advanced Fierce Beast.

In this way, the answer was obvious; the two groups he had sent out in succession had likely already met a tragic end!

Therefore, he hurriedly entered the city to tell Chen Yu about this matter.

As for disturbing the Awakened, he knew in his heart that if he went to trouble those few over such a trivial matter, he, as a Merchant Guild supervisor, could forget about keeping his job.

"Sheng Yuan, what nonsense are you spouting?"

Liu Yong's heart skipped a beat, but he still feigned ignorance on his face, "What Old? and Leng Chan? They are not here. If you want to find someone, go find them elsewhere; don't cause trouble here."

"Shut your mouth." Chen Yu glanced at Liu Yong coldly.

This glance made Liu Yong feel a chill shoot straight from the soles of his feet to his heart, and his body trembled involuntarily.

"Brother Liu, let me handle this." Lu Yu stepped forward, in turn blocking Liu Yong behind him.

This matter had nothing to do with Liu Yong in the first place, and besides, even if this person before him was a Pulse Refining Realm Martial Artist, so what?

If he were to explode with his full strength, it was not certain that he would be without the power to fight.

"You have some guts, at least." Chen Yu locked his gaze onto Lu Yu and asked: "Leng Chan and the others, you killed them, right?"

As soon as the words fell, Sheng Yuan and the others behind Chen Yu cast hateful gazes toward Lu Yu one after another.

Of course, this was because Chen Yu was present; otherwise, they would have had no courage to stand here at all.

"Lu..." Liu Yong was just about to speak when he was glared back by a look from Chen Yu.

"So what if I killed them?" Lu Yu's expression was cold and stern, "Since they wanted to kill me, they had to have the awareness that they might be killed by me instead."

"Brother Chen, you heard him! It was this bastard who killed our people!" Sheng Yuan was so angry he gnashed his teeth, wishing he could rush up immediately and tear Lu Yu to pieces.

"Brother Chen, you must uphold justice for Old? and the others!"

"This guy is too arrogant, Brother Chen, you must deal with him and let these people know how powerful we are!"

"All of you, shut up!" Chen Yu turned around abruptly and let out an angry shout.

Those dozen or so people were instantly frightened like quails, their whole bodies trembling.

Chen Yu turned back again, looked at Lu Yu, and after a few seconds of silence, a smile actually appeared on his face as he said: "Well done."

"???"

This sudden remark not only left Sheng Yuan and the others confused, but even Lu Yu was stunned.

Had this guy lost his mind?

"Are you surprised?" Chen Yu asked, "My Merchant Guild does not raise trash. With so many of them combined, they couldn't even deal with you alone; what use is there in keeping them?"

Once these words were spoken, the faces of the group behind Chen Yu turned as pale as paper in an instant. Even Sheng Yuan could not help but tremble.

Liu Yong and the others felt a chill rise in their hearts upon hearing this. This guy was so ruthless to his own people; he was likely even more cruel to others.

"Your strength is not bad. Are you interested in joining my Merchant Guild?" Following that, Chen Yu said another sentence that made everyone present drop their jaws.

Sheng Yuan's lips moved, seemingly wanting to say something, but in the end, he dared not make a sound.

Because he knew in his heart that once he annoyed this person, even if Chen Yu killed him on the spot, he would not need to bear any consequences afterward.

Lu Yu met Chen Yu's gaze without any fear.

"I am not joking with you." Chen Yu stood with his hands behind his back and said in a condescending tone: "I have heard that your strength is extraordinary, and killing Advanced Fierce Beasts is as easy as a daily routine for you.

Therefore, a talent like you should come to our Merchant Guild instead of hiding in this tiny Martial Arts Branch.

As long as you nod and agree, I will let bygones be bygones regarding previous matters, and even this position of Sheng Yuan's could be yours in the future."

As he spoke, he grabbed Sheng Yuan by the shoulder and pushed him forward with force.

"Chen, Brother Chen..." Sheng Yuan showed a pleading expression, his guts turning green with regret. If he had known things would turn out like this, he would rather have died than tell Chen Yu about this.

"Sorry, I have no interest in your Merchant Guild." Lu Yu refused directly without even thinking.

Although he had no good feelings for Leng Chan and those people, he had to admit that they had no grudge or enmity with him; the reason they came to kill him was merely following orders.

Yet this Chen Yu turned around and abandoned them, even cursing them as trash.

"I advise you to consider it carefully." Chen Yu did not seem to care about Lu Yu's refusal, "Staying in the Martial Arts Association will only bury your talent. Join us and work for those few great ones; I guarantee that the benefits you receive will be far more than what you get here."

Lu Yu could not help but laugh.

"What are you laughing at?" Chen Yu frowned deeply.

"I am laughing at your ignorance."

"What did you say?" A trace of anger appeared on Chen Yu's face.

"If it were someone from the Awakened Association inviting me to join the Awakened Association, I might consider it. But you? You are merely slaving away for a few C-Class Awakened."

Lu Yu looked straight at Chen Yu, "At the end of the day, you are just a tool in their hands. If I'm not mistaken, those few you speak of also boss you around and use you as they please, right?"

Unexpectedly, Chen Yu was not provoked; instead, he looked at Lu Yu with a gaze of pity and said, "Foolish fellow, you will never understand what a glorious thing it is to serve those few lords."

"So what if I am a tool in their hands? People like you don't even have the qualifications to become tools."

Lu Yu was slightly taken aback, then immediately understood.