The ultimate Valkyrie has fallen for me

Since it was a collaboration, trust was essential. Lu Yuan then recounted to Shen Fuyue in detail when he arrived at the designated location and how he discovered the energy-absorbing mine.

"By the way, the four refrigerated trucks I brought are all full. The Shen family had better send someone over as soon as possible, instead of waiting a month, at least bring those materials back."

After he finished speaking, Lu Yuan added a few more words.

"No need to wait a month, I'll send people immediately to investigate and confirm that energy-absorbing mine."

Shen Fuyue asked in a serious voice.

"So, you were at the base yesterday, and you're back here today?"

"Not yesterday, I was still here at noon."

"I don't care if it was yesterday or today, what I mean is, how did you get back in such a short time!"

"Oh, about that."

Lu Yuan then realized what was happening and, seeing Shen Fuyue so agitated, thought it was something serious.

That makes sense, though. If we can't be sure of his speed, how can we trust that he can support the mine in just a few minutes?

Too lazy to say more, he directly used Blood Shadow Escape.

"That's how I rushed back."

Surrounded by a mist of blood, Lu Yuan casually uttered a single sentence.

"Blood Shadow Escape!"

Shen Fuyue's eyes widened, unable to contain the shock on his face.

Lu Yuan actually used Blood Shadow Escape to get back!

Although things are urgent, there's no need to fight so desperately. You know, this is a life-threatening combat technique, used to escape in life-or-death situations.

Lu Yuan actually used it to travel!

and many more.

While annoyed by Lu Yuan's nonsense, Shen Fuyue suddenly realized something.

This isn't right.

The stronghold is so far from Chongming Base City. Blood Shadow Escape may be fast, but even if Lu Yuan, a mid-level general, were a master of innate cultivation, he would have already burned to death before he could get back.

"Oh, I have a little trick up my sleeve. I can activate Blood Shadow Escape without taking any damage."

Having foreseen Shen Fuyue's doubts beforehand, Lu Yuan offered a direct explanation.

"...Undamaged...Activate Blood Shadow Escape?"

Shen Fuyue was dumbfounded again. Could these two words be used together?

Is that what you call petty tricks?!

"Uh, could you teach your father-in-law about these... little tricks of yours?"

"No, it's talent; others can't learn it."

What a joke! The Tao Te Ching is now Lu Yuan's trump card. He might not even be able to teach his wife, let alone his father-in-law!

"It's bizarre, truly bizarre!"

In fact, Shen Fuyue was just saying it casually. He knew that this was not a trick that just anyone could master.

Looking at Lu Yuan again, he thought to himself, this might be Lu Yuan's special extraordinary battle physique, or it might be the physical ability he unlocked after advancing to the intermediate-level battle general.

But no matter what, he was completely relieved that Lu Yuan was able to use Blood Shadow Escape without taking any damage.

With the speed of Blood Shadow Escape, Lu Yuan could indeed travel from his stronghold to the mine within minutes.

Most importantly, with the Blood Shadow Escape technique, Lu Yuan could survive not only a year in the wilderness, but even ten years!

In this way, he could finally put his mind at ease.

"Alright, I'll assume for now that you can provide security for the mine."

Shen Fuyue nodded, bringing the topic back to the cooperation itself.

"However, the Shen family's power is sufficient to protect the mine. In other words, your power is not essential."

"The way the old man is saying it makes it sound like I can't switch to another company to work with."

"You dare!"

Shen Fuyue's eyes widened instantly. This was a high-grade, large-scale mine; how could it be allowed to benefit others?

It must be developed by the Shen family!

However, the decision-making power does indeed lie with Lu Yuan.

After all, he was the one who discovered the mine, and if he hadn't told them, the Shen family wouldn't even know where it was.

Of course, since Shen Fuyue already knew about the existence of the mine, and based on the details Lu Yuan had just described, he could also find its location by sending people to investigate.

But he wouldn't risk his reputation for a single mine.

Furthermore, Lu Yuan's stronghold is near the mine. Without his permission, who could mine there?

Not to mention the Shen family, Shen Fuyue had no doubt that Lu Yuan could eliminate the Starry Sky Club and even the government as easily as he would eliminate a monster!

To put it bluntly, that place is already Lu Yuan's territory.

"Good lad."

Realizing this, Shen Fuyue couldn't help but smile.

The original punishment turned out to be a decree that Lu Yuan had received after only a month, and he was granted the title of king.

"Alright, 20/80 split."

"You get two, I get eight?"

"Bullshit! Of course the Shen family owns 80%!"

"Then there's nothing to discuss."

Lu Yuan flicked his hand, making a move to leave.

"Do you think you can leave here?!"

Shen Fuyue gave a cold snort, the threat of which was self-evident.

The mine is Lu Yuan's territory, but here, the old man is in charge!

Of course, he wouldn't go so far as to forcibly take his son-in-law, but if this piece of meat doesn't end up in the Shen family's pot, Lu Yuan won't be able to escape.

"Old man, why are you still cheating!"

"I'm teaching you a lesson, so you'll know what it means to be wicked."

"Fine, fine, you win."

Lu Yuan sighed, looking helpless.

Actually, he didn't intend to leave; he was just putting on an act to negotiate the price.

After all, he knew the value of this mine. "A gentleman is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime." It was only the Shen family that was at fault. If he had negotiated with any other family, it probably wouldn't have been a matter of what percentage he would get, but rather that they would have devoured him completely!

"I get seven, you get three."

"Kid! Do you think I'm joking with you?"

"Fifty-five!"

Lu Yuan quickly stretched out his hand and said with a forced smile.

"Forget about 40/60, I'll go for 50/50 with you, is that alright?"

"Let's go with 46."

"Oh? Grandpa, you're quite reasonable!"

"I get six, you get four."

"I……"

Lu Yuan rolled his eyes and stiffened his neck.

"Then kill me."

"Kid, you think you can play dumb with me? Don't worry, you won't get the short end of the stick."

Shen Fuyue lightly tapped Lu Yuan's forehead, then said in a deep voice.

"The Shen family owns 60% of the shares. Besides being fully responsible for mining, transportation, refining, and sales, they will prioritize procuring the resources you need to build your base and help you complete it within a year!"

"this……"

Lu Yuan put away his frivolous expression and pondered inwardly.

Establishing a base requires a lot of resources, and even for the Shen family, coordinating and mobilizing these resources is very troublesome.

With Shen Fuyue's guarantee that it could be completed within a year, it would indeed be a significant help.

"I can tell you're very ambitious. Now that you have this mine, it's probably not as simple as just staying outside for a year."

Shen Fuyue smiled and extended his right hand to Lu Yuan.

"How about it, make it quick?"

"good!"

Lu Yuan nodded solemnly with a serious expression, and reached out to shake hands firmly with Shen Fuyue.

Even close brothers should keep clear accounts, and the same applies to fathers and sons.

At this point, they were not father-in-law and son-in-law, but rather partners!

"You brat."

The initial cooperation was agreed upon. Shen Fuyue smiled, then suddenly whispered something.

"Since we're back anyway, why don't we go see them? That little guy eats and sleeps well, he's growing really fast. But there's one thing that's not good: his eyebrows and eyes look like yours, not like Mengmeng's."