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The burly leader hopped off the vehicle in a hurry and rushed into the slum.

The others didn't hesitate at all and followed him in, but when they entered the slum they found it eerily deserted, with even those they had previously followed in nowhere to be found.

"What's going on? Where are the brothers from before? Get in there and search."

After giving the order, the leading brute headed straight for the center of the slum.

But he didn't get far before a figure suddenly appeared in front of him and tapped his head.

Then a strong magnetic field enveloped him in an instant.

"Zheng Kaishan! Such a domineering name, but alas, your time has come!"

Chen Yu was ice cold as he spoke, then slapped him on the shoulder.

Having obtained the other's brain information, this guy was of no further use to him.

Therefore, the electric current he released was enough to be lethal.

But just as he knocked the man down, the fellow got back up again.

"Never expected to find a natural superpower user here, no wonder my brothers have vanished without a trace."

Flames suddenly gathered in both of Zheng Kaishan's hands.

Chen Yu's pupils dilated sharply, as he had just scanned the other's brain information and not detected any unusual magnetic field on him.

In his urgency, he once again gathered up blue-white electric light and threw it out.

The powers of the two men collided in mid-air, rippled outward, and reduced the surrounding houses to dust.

Only then did Chen Yu sense that within the other's cells, there seemed to be a strange poison that had altered the genetic operation within his body, thereby granting him superpowers.

Almost subconsciously, he released his system, covering Zheng Kaishan's entire body, and instantly displayed the nervous system and vein images in his own mind.

This special connection between nerves and veins was exactly the same as the scorpion captured last night.

It seemed that the laboratories in Sky Sand City's purpose in studying these scorpions was to create natural superpower users.

Moreover, some of the experimental data must have come from Core Tower.

While Chen Yu was lost in thought, Zheng Kaishan bore down on him like a towering mountain.

"Your superpower is nothing but a postnatal transplant, it can't last for long. Beg for mercy now, and I might let you live."

Chen Yu spoke with a hint of disdain.

Zheng Kaishan, as if hearing some joke, burst into a maniacal laugh, and his huge fist came thundering down.

It was covered in wildly violent flames, looking like molten lava, and one would likely be reduced to ashes immediately if hit by it.

Chen Yu snorted coldly, his physical fitness now several times beyond human limits, showing not the slightest bit of fear on his face.

He just raised his hand and lightly slapped it out, making contact with Zheng Kaishan's fist.

This time Zheng Kaishan's power was clearly insufficient, and he was directly slapped away.

Chen Yu wouldn't give him any chance to catch his breath, his figure flashed to the forefront in an instant, raising his hand and grabbing his neck.

"I said, you're nothing but an ant in my eyes. Now you have one more chance to beg for mercy!"

Zheng Kaishan's eyes bulged in shock. He was a super soldier, handpicked from thousands, and it was precisely because of the formidable strength he exuded that he had become the team leader.

Yet, in front of Chen Yu, he was like a quail, utterly powerless.

"Who exactly are you? What are you doing in Sky Sand City?"

Chen Yu didn't want to waste words with him, so he simply twisted his neck slightly, knocking him unconscious.

Follow-up forces continued to rush into the slum, but as soon as they set foot on this land, they fell into traps. In less than five minutes, everyone was caught in the pre-dug pitfalls.

The residents of the slum had always lived in humiliation. The patrol team would come here every now and then, either to snatch people or to take money.

Driven to desperation, the people had no choice but to dig traps around the area.

Chen Yu, building on what was already there, linked all the traps together to form a massive trap network.

Ba Wan came over, elated.

"Mr. Chen, we've captured all of them; what do you suggest we do now?"

Chen Yu stroked his chin, pondering for a moment.
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"Catching these guys is tantamount to declaring war on Sky Sand City. Are you really not afraid?"

Ba Wan grimaced, his eyes filled with anger.

"Those people control all the resources in the city, driving us to this barren place with no medicine, no water, and even restricting our food supply. We're fed up! What do we have to fear if it comes down to death?"

The surrounding residents also started to gather, their rage ignited when they heard Ba Wan's words.

"Exactly, the people of Sky Sand City, relying on their noble ancestry, have been oppressing us without restraint. It's about time they paid the price."

"Mr. Chen, if you can subdue the formidable scorpion, you can surely help us!"

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A wave of excitement surged through the crowd; they couldn't wait to storm into the heart of Sky Sand City and tear the detested city lord to pieces.

Chen Yu raised his hand to calm them momentarily. Just as he was about to share his plan, a voice sounded from outside the slums.

"To the divine healer inside, I am the head of the Sky Sand City Medical Association. I've heard you cured two very difficult patients, and I would like to invite you to the hospital in my capacity as the president of the association to treat a few more patients."

Although the voice came through a loudspeaker, it clearly conveyed a hint of pleading.

Ba Wan paused, taken aback.

"It's President Huang of the Medical Association; what brings him here?"

The crowd present began to stir with excitement.

Huang Qingyang was different from the others; as president of the Medical Association, he truly embodied a doctor's benevolence.

He would often come to the slums with professional doctors and a large supply of medicine to treat the people there, all free of charge.

Chen Yu immediately captured the brainwave information of everyone present and, after some analysis, discovered that this President Huang was indeed one of the few good people around.

If he wanted to completely win over Sky Sand City, relying solely on the residents of the slums wouldn't be enough; he needed to ally with other forces.

The Medical Association was a good choice, as they at least controlled the medical lifeline of the city.

"Since it's President Huang's invitation, I shall accompany him. You all stay here and wait for my return; remember to keep expanding the traps outside. We cannot afford to give the patrol team any opportunities to exploit."