His eyes were fixed on the projection.
The moment he saw Kailin in the frame, Chen Yu's suspended heart finally settled.
Everything was fine.
Judging by Kailin's location, it seemed to be a gym.
Being able to exercise meant that the situation in Free Town was quite good.
"Not bad, exercising occasionally is good," Chen Yu said with a gentle smile. "You, who always sit in the office, should get some exercise."
Kailin: "..."
These familiar words were almost exactly what the little demon had said.
"What's wrong?"
Noticing Kailin's expression, Chen Yu also chuckled.
"No, Sister Ba just said something similar," Kailin said with a helpless look. "Do you all think I have a weak constitution?"
"Sedentary lifestyle occupational disease, need exercise."
Chen Yu said with a smile, then changed the subject.
"Is Sister Ba there too?"
"Why are you calling me Sister Ba? You boss Sister Ba around like a little shrimp, scurrying from Fengqi City back to Free Town, and you haven't even bothered to say hello," the little demon said with her arms crossed, appearing in the projection. Her familiar disdainful expression made Chen Yu chuckle. "I'm just too busy."
"Only you are busy."
The little demon huffed, still with her arms crossed.
"If you're so busy, you still have time to contact Kailin. Are you worried about Free Town being in trouble with me in charge, or are you hoping to return after resolving your situation?"
Hearing this, Kailin's expression was full of anticipation.
"Return to the city, perhaps after some time," Chen Yu said with a wry smile. "The situation here is more complicated than I imagined, and I won't be able to return to Free Town in the short term. I don't have any other business this time, just checking on Free Town. After all, this is where my roots are."
"Don't worry, with me here, your roots will be safe and sound."
"Indeed!"
Chen Yu said with a flattering smile, but his heart felt much calmer. He had great faith in Barbara's strength, and Free Town should be fine with her in charge.
With Free Town safe and sound, the biggest stone that had been weighing on his heart was lifted.
That sense of powerlessness also vanished.
Jiang Yaqing's suggestion was indeed good. This reverse deduction method had truly solved his problem. He had been so flustered just moments ago.
Seeing Free Town safe, he was completely at ease.
His thoughts calmed down.
"With Sister Ba in charge, Free Town will surely be safe and sound," Chen Yu murmured with a smile. Then, he suddenly remembered the Demon King's heart from Mi Ye's projection and instinctively asked, "Sister Ba, do you know if any Demon Kings have fallen?"
"Demon King fallen?"
Instantly, the little demon pouted speechlessly.
"Chen Yu, have you lost your mind? What do you think a Demon King is, fallen?!"
"Even if all the Human Kings were wiped out, not a single Demon King might fall. Demons who reach the King level are among the most powerful in the entire cave. Even when facing Demon Gods, they can guarantee their own survival, let alone be killed by others."
"What's your situation?"
"Did a Demon King appear where you are? If that's the case, I advise you to quickly abandon your broken Fengqi City and run. Although your elemental affinity makes you strong, you are still worlds apart from a King."
Listening to the little demon's explanation, Chen Yu frowned.
He had considered the power of Demon Kings, but he hadn't expected them to be this formidable. If that was the case, where did the King's heart in Liao Dao's hand come from?
Or perhaps, the little demon had left the Demon race for countless years.
She wasn't very familiar with the situation within the Demon race, and therefore didn't know about this matter?
This was indeed a possibility.
"Then do you know Skamaka?" Chen Yu asked.
"How do you know him?" Unexpectedly, the little demon's expression in the projection turned ugly. Anyone could see that her emotions were bad.
After about half a minute, the little demon frowned.
"He was once the lowest-ranked King of the Demon race, and not well-known within the Demon race. It was only later that some events occurred, which led to some adjustments in his status. His strength is considered decent, but he is a mixed-blood of human and demon. Both his talent in magic and physique are inferior to other Kings."
After explaining, the little demon asked sternly again.
"Why are you asking about him?"
"The ones who attacked my Fengqi City this time are his subordinates," Chen Yu explained. "You should still remember Liao Dao, who had some conflict with me at the beginning. He led the troops to attack me this time, and the person behind him is the Seventh Demon King, Skamaka."
"He actually made it to the seventh seat." The little demon frowned.
"Liao Dao is very vengeful. It's likely that the outcome between us will be that one of us must take down the other. That's why I said I can't leave Fengqi City in a short period of time," Chen Yu sighed helplessly. "I dislike protracted wars the most. I've only been in the cave for a little over a year, and I'll probably waste more than several months on Liao Dao. During this time, I'll have to trouble you with Free Town. If there are any sudden situations, contact me immediately. I can abandon Fengqi City directly and rush to Free Town's aid."
"No!"
Unexpectedly, the little demon in the projection suddenly raised her hand with a solemn look.
"Chen Yu, fight him."
This firm tone caught Chen Yu by surprise. In an instant, he saw a hint of something in the little demon's eyes. A look of shock immediately flooded Chen Yu's eyes. He stared at the projection for a long time and his lips moved slightly.
"Could he be..."
The little demon did not speak, but simply nodded slightly.
This confirmation made Chen Yu instantly understand.
Skamaka was the little demon's mortal enemy, and the person he would need to deal with to avenge her in the future.
A King!
The little demon's mortal enemy was a King.
"I understand," Chen Yu said, realizing it. "Don't worry, I'll make that Skamaka remember me well. Being noticed by a Demon King, it sounds exciting just thinking about it."
"I believe you."
The little demon in the projection also looked solemn, then her expression suddenly dimmed.
"Chen Yu, I'm very sorry to involve you in something like this. If possible... but now I can only trust you. You are my last hope."
"Why apologize?"
Chen Yu burst out laughing.
"Didn't we agree half a year ago? You invest in me, and I won't let you lose. After investing for so long, it's time to show you the returns and the future I can bring you." As he spoke, Chen Yu stretched lazily, clenched his fist with a serious expression.
"This battle, I will win!"