In the tranquil backyard of the villa, Zhao Qingya squatted beside Lu Yu, her voice etched with concern. "Lu Yu, the situation is critical. We can't afford to be complacent."
Lu Yu, sprawled leisurely in his chair, shot her an impatient glance. "I'm perfectly serious. What more do you want from me?"
"Look," Zhao Qingya conceded, "we understand we may have neglected you. After all, this is a major crisis for the city, and our first instinct was to rely on Li Tianen."
"Fine, that doesn't bother me," Lu Yu said with a shrug. "This whole thing doesn't really affect me, so I'm not in any rush to get involved."
Zhao Qingya sighed, frustration evident on her face. "You're new here, and I understand your perspective. But you're now part of the hunting team, and building a strong reputation within the Empire would be beneficial for you."