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"Mr. Luo, I am Snow from the Lakato Family, I've come to discuss cooperation with you!"

This call sounded quite sincere, and since the fellow carried no weapons, it immediately put Luo Sanpao at ease.

However, he did not immediately come out of hiding.

"How do you wish to cooperate?"

Snow took out some metallic objects from his person and laid them on the ground.

"The ancient city of Mutu isn't just a branch of the Roland Clan; it also houses assassins who escaped from the hands of the elder in the mountains, and there are some ties with our Lakato Family as well. Without our help, you won't be able to enter the ancient city."

Luo Sanpao was stunned for a moment. Mutu ancient city, located at the heart of the desert, was incredibly dangerous, and no one could guarantee what kind of mechanisms lay there.

If his people barged in like headless flies, they might all meet their end.

As he pondered, Chen Yu suddenly stood up.

"Mr. Snow, the tokens you're using as a bargaining chip are nothing more than these keys to the mechanisms. Do you really think we can't solve the city's puzzles?"

Snow was taken aback, "So Mr. Chen is also part of the team, meaning that Mr. Luo has already reached an agreement with your Knights of the Round Table!"

Without saying much, Chen Yu took a confident step forward and grabbed Snow by the throat.

"I have a strong dislike for people from your Lakato Family, and my relationship with Mr. Victor is very good. If necessary, I will find a way to eliminate your family! Do not test my limits, or you'll regret it."

Snow's breathing became rapid; he had not expected Chen Yu's hostility towards him to be so profound.

"Sir, please be calm. The incident with William's family was an accident. There are many factions within the Lakato Family as well. After returning, we will try to resolve the internal conflicts and cease the pursuit of William's family."

Chen Yu raised an eyebrow; this Snow was indeed much more amiable compared to the Lakato Family members he had encountered before.

However, this fellow was also ruthless. The man who had sent them the message just now had been rammed to death by him.

"Are you trying to make a deal with me?" Chen Yu's voice was ice-cold, causing Snow to shiver involuntarily.

"That's one way to put it. As long as Mr. Chen agrees to cooperate with our Lakato Family, from today onwards we will never lay a hand on William's family."

Chen Yu glanced over the people Snow had brought with him and then took a step back.

In comparison, the number of people from the Lakato Family that had arrived here was not large, just a third of Luo Sanpao's team.

Although uncertain whether they had other forces hidden in the shadows, as long as these people followed beside the team, they would always remain under Chen Yu's surveillance, preventing them from stirring up trouble.

"I can strike a deal with you, but once we enter the ancient city of Mutu, everyone must follow my command."

Snow nodded repeatedly and took out a token from his body, handing it to Chen Yu.

"This is my personal token. From now on, everyone behind me will follow your orders."

Chen Yu said no more but instructed Luo Sanpao to allocate a few caves for Snow's men to rest in first. Still, he remained cautious, specifically arranging some men to patrol outside these caves.

Even though they had reached an agreement, one must always guard against others, for who knew what tricks these people might pull.

The night passed without incident, and the next morning everyone packed up their belongings and set off en masse.

"Mr. Chen, is it really alright to bring these people along? Might they turn against us en route?"

Luo Sanpao was somewhat worried. Although Snow was carrying a significant number of metal keys that could save them a great deal of effort once they entered the ancient city,

the power was in their hands. If they used the keys to set traps for them upon reaching the city, there would be no place left for them to even cry.

"Don't worry, cooperating with them is just to ensure the safety of William's family. Moreover, once we enter the ancient city, we don't necessarily need the key in their hands."

Luo Sanpao, reminded of how easily Chen Yu had found the underground chamber beneath the ruins, felt much more at ease.
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Having found such a secluded place, cracking the mechanism to open the ancient city would be a piece of cake.

The caravan moved smoothly forward, and after an entire day's journey, they finally arrived at the small town in the rumors.

The place did not resemble the dilapidated state of legend.

Although all the buildings were made of old wood and mud, everything looked quite imposing.

Moreover, a large number of vehicles had already stopped at the town's entrance, suggesting that some people had arrived before them.

After getting out of the car, Chen Yu went directly to a guesthouse in the center of town.

This was almost the busiest spot in the entire town, with over a dozen small vendors just outside the entrance.

As he walked in, several flamboyantly dressed waitresses immediately came up to greet him.

"Would you like to stay at our guesthouse, sir? Would you like something to eat as well?"

Without responding immediately, Chen Yu just squinted his eyes and look around.

It didn't take long for him to fix his gaze on a table.

He didn't bother with formalities, walking straight over and sitting down beside it, pouring himself a drink from a cup on the table.

A few burly men, startled by Chen Yu's bold entrance, hurriedly got to their feet.

"Mr. Chen, what brings you here?"

The men before him were subordinates of the Childe Family, and could be considered Fox's personal bodyguards.

Clearly, their presence here was under orders from Fox.

"Are you few here representing the Childe Family or the Knights of the Round Table?"

The burly men exchanged confused glances.

Soon, the leader respectfully approached Chen Yu.

"Mr. Chen, we are here to search for the ancient city of Mutuo on behalf of the Childe Family. Everyone gathered in this town shares the same goal as us! Right now, we are planning how to find the city before the others do. "

Chen Yu picked up some mutton from the table and took a big bite.

"Good, I also want to go to Mutuo ancient city. From now on, you guys will follow my orders."

The men exchanged looks but hesitated to respond.

Although Chen Yu was an honorary director of the Childe Family and a member of the Knights of the Round Table, he could not represent Fox.

Their orders had come directly from Fox, and to cede complete control to Chen Yu here would be tantamount to betrayal.

"Mr. Chen, we need to consult Mr. Fox about this! Please, understand."

Chen Yu didn't say much else, just waved his hand dismissively and leaned back in his chair, continuing to eat his mutton.

The leading man immediately took out a satellite phone to contact Fox.

Just then, a loud explosion suddenly echoed through the hall.