The ultimate Valkyrie has fallen for me

"marvelous!"

"It really works!"

"The effect has increased by 50%! No, it's very likely more than 50%!"

"With this improved—no, advanced—Southern Dipper Battle Formation, we can definitely defeat the Northern Dipper Squad!"

A few days later, under Lu Yuan's guidance, Jin Xinxin and the others became familiar with the changes to the battle formation. After trying them out, they were all overjoyed.

That's incredibly powerful.

"Seven Kills! You little brat, this...this is just too much!"

Jin Xinxin excitedly patted Lu Yuan, momentarily at a loss for words.

At this moment, no words can describe the excitement in his heart and his admiration for Lu Yuan!

That's right, it's worship.

In just a few years, he became a mid-level warrior and was able to greatly enhance the power of mid-grade Earth-rank combat skills. Such cultivation talent and such superb comprehension are worthy of his admiration, aren't they?

Although they were teammates, Jin Xinxin couldn't help but feel an urge to serve Lu Yuan wholeheartedly.

People always admire strength, and this is especially true for martial artists who make their living through martial arts.

In fact, not only Jin Xinxin, but also Shen Qiubing, couldn't help but change their gaze towards Lu Yuan at this moment.

This feeling is no longer that of equal teammates, but rather of superiors and subordinates.

Although, with his formidable strength and mastery of battle formations, Lu Yuan was originally the true core of the Nan Dou team.

But now, he has become a captain in name only!

In fact, his status in the Southern Dipper team at this time was even higher than Liu Wuji's in the Northern Dipper team.

The rest of the Nandou team members all followed his lead!

Lu Yuan was keenly aware of the shift in everyone's mindset, but he didn't show it on his face.

Then he cleared his throat and said with a smile.

"Everyone, practice hard and master it as soon as possible. When the next competition comes, give the Beidou team a real surprise."

"Yes! We startled them!"

"More than that, we must defeat them!"

Jin Xinxin and the others were excited, nodded, and began practicing again.

Everything went smoothly from then on.

Besides the Star Dou Squad's normal missions, their training time is generally divided into two parts: one is absorbing cosmic energy to condense star cores, and the other is practicing the advanced version of the Southern Dipper Battle Formation.

A month has passed in the blink of an eye, and it's already May.

Everyone is now basically familiar with the new battle formation and has begun to use it in actual combat during missions.

"Damn it! I was careless!"

Returning from outside the city, Jin Xinxin lay on a stretcher and couldn't help but swear again.

Although the mission was completed, Jin Xinxin was caught off guard and took a hit while fighting a mid-level lord-level monster, resulting in the breaking of both her legs.

Fortunately, the injury wasn't too serious. Various martial arts potions, besides aiding cultivation, are mostly used for healing, so recovery was quite easy.

However, he will have to lie down for about ten days, which may delay the mission.

"Seven Kills, I..."

Jin Xinxin looked at Lu Yuan, her eyes filled with shame and self-reproach.

"Focus on healing your injury first; we can talk about other things after you've recovered."

Lu Yuan patted Jin Xinxin on the shoulder and said something casually.

"Yes."

Jin Xinxin responded, and with Lu Yuan's understanding, she felt much more relaxed.

Jin Xinxin is recovering from her injuries, which may delay her missions and prevent her from continuing to practice battle formations. She uses all her free time to improve her cultivation.

Lu Yuan was in the same boat, and on the other hand, he couldn't help but wonder whether he should exchange for another low-grade Earth-rank combat skill.

At this point, he had accumulated more than 10,000 points.

If you have the capacity, you can never have too many combat skills. With the help of his mysterious tattoo, Lu Yuan can easily master them.

However, deciding which subject to choose requires careful consideration.

In addition to points, each of the low-grade Earth-rank combat skills that can be exchanged at the guild hall has additional special requirements. Although Lu Yuan has enough points, he may not be able to meet the additional requirements.

Furthermore, one should not redeem points just for the sake of redeeming them. They should be suitable for oneself first. After all, even for Lu Yuan, accumulating 10,000 points is not easy.

"Leave the city..."

That afternoon, Lu Yuan cultivated as usual. Although he was already a mid-level warrior, he was only a four-star warrior. He still had a fifth and a sixth star core to go.

Lu Yuan's phone suddenly beeped with a text message from Liang Hongyun. Upon seeing it, Lu Yuan frowned slightly.

Liang Hongyun is leaving the city again.

It feels like she hasn't been back long since she last came back, and now she's leaving the city again.

In fact, Liang Hongyun had been in the city for half a year. Lu Yuan was getting busier and busier, and he saw Liang Hongyun less and less often.

Realizing this, Lu Yuan suddenly felt a pang of guilt.

In order not to disturb him, Liang Hongyun never bothered him unless there was something special.

And if Lu Yuan needs her, she will appear immediately.

"I have to go to the city for some business. I'll be back tomorrow. You all should focus on your cultivation."

After giving Song Pandun and Tang Guangming a brief instruction, Lu Yuan boarded a helicopter and left the base.

In the evening, Lu Yuan dressed up deliberately and bought a large bouquet of flowers before arriving at Cuihu Mansion.

The door opened, and Liang Hongyun appeared, dressed in a cool, red silk camisole with a backless design. She had clearly dressed up carefully, even her toes were meticulously painted, and she looked at Lu Yuan with seductive eyes.

"This is for you."

Lu Yuan smiled and handed over the bouquet.

"How old am I? Why am I still doing these childish things?"

Liang Hongyun took it, scolding him playfully, but her face couldn't hide her joy.

In my heart, you will always be the way we were at the beginning.

Lu Yuan smiled, walked over, and gently put his arm around Liang Hongyun's shoulder.

"Pah! You're so irresponsible."

Liang Hongyun spat lightly and pulled Lu Yuan inside.

Inside the restaurant, a candlelight dinner is ready.

Clearly, Liang Hongyun also knew that Lu Yuan would be returning tonight.

When two people have been together for a long time, they can understand each other's thoughts without saying a word.

Liang Hongyun placed the flowers on the dining table, then asked Lu Yuan to sit down, and then sat down next to him.

Long time no see, our friendship remains strong.

Halfway through the meal, the two, who had been sitting close together, couldn't hold back any longer. With a clatter, Lu Yuan shoved Liang Hongyun onto the table.

Red wine was spilled on Liang Hongyun's chest; the jewel-like red color under the candlelight reflected against her smooth, snow-white skin.

"I'll eat you up!"

With a low growl, Lu Yuan ripped open Liang Hongyun's battle robe.

Liang Hongyun seemed to be drunk, her whole body limp as mud, allowing Lu Yuan to assault her.

A night of wind and rain leaves the ground scarred; spring flowers and green leaves fall unpredictably...

How long will it take this time?

As the storm subsided, Lu Yuan held Liang Hongyun in his arms and asked her a question with some reluctance.

"I don't know, but it will take at least three or four months."

Liang Hongyun gently traced circles on Lu Yuan's chest with her index finger, which was painted with bright red nail polish, and let out a soft sigh.

"The secret realm we're going to this time is quite large, so we might have to stay there for a while."

"Be careful."

Lu Yuan cupped Liang Hongyun's face in his hands, looked into her eyes, and spoke slowly and deliberately.

"……Know."

Liang Hongyun paused for a moment, then smiled and nestled into Lu Yuan's arms again.

"I'm not a child, you don't need to worry."

Lu Yuan didn't speak, but after a moment, he suddenly flipped Liang Hongyun over again.

If it takes three or four months, then let's finish those three or four months ahead of schedule!

Lu Yuan was holding his breath, a surge of anger welling up inside him. He didn't want Liang Hongyun to take any more risks, but he wasn't qualified to say that yet.