The ultimate Valkyrie has fallen for me

"You're the one who stuffed those little things in there!"

"I was just curious about what was going on inside this secret realm, thinking of putting a few robots in to take some photos or something, but I didn't expect you to smash them all to pieces."

Lu Yuan shook his head and sighed, but secretly he was amused.

I don't know if it's because of the hypnosis technique, but his mental energy was too depleted and Lord Yagami's brain wasn't working properly. He managed to get some information out of him again.

We now know that those prospecting robots were damaged by Yagami, which means that the environment inside may not be as harsh as magma or absolute zero.

If the environment is right, Lu Yuan might be able to go in himself!

"Those robots were borrowed from my friends, they were very expensive, and now you've destroyed them, you have to compensate me."

"I don't have the money to pay you back!"

"If you don't have money, you can use things to compensate, like do you have any mines or materials around here?"

"No! I don't have anything here!"

"You big octopus, I'm trying to talk to you nicely, why are you acting like a scoundrel? Let me tell you, being a deadbeat isn't so easy."

Lu Yuan gave a light snort, with a hint of threat in his voice.

"If you don't pay, I'll let the gate in to collect the debt."

"The gate? You mean that big monster from before?"

"Tch, don't you know what you're like? You're calling others monsters."

"Don't let him in."

"Hehe, why are you so nervous?"

Lu Yuan smiled; things were looking promising!

Yagami was afraid to go inside the gate, after all, if it were a one-on-one fight, Yagami might not be a match for the gate, of course, the situation in the water was another story.

The problem now is that Yagami used up too much energy hypnotizing the gatekeeper, so even if he comes to his home turf, he may not be able to defeat the headstrong gatekeeper.

These things aren't important; what's important is the environment within the secret realm!

What Lu Yuan really wanted to know was whether he could enter the secret realm.

Since Yagami is afraid of going into the gate, it means that the environment inside is suitable for the gate to survive, or at least it doesn't have a significant impact.

If the gate allows survival inside, Lu Yuan will most likely be able to as well.

Very good!

I finally managed to get the information I wanted out of him.

Of course, we cannot rule out the possibility that Iori, the giant octopus, saw through his intentions and deliberately led him astray.

If it were anyone else, Lu Yuan could easily tell whether what they were saying was true or false using his superior mental strength.

But Yagami is different. As a beast with equally high spiritual power, he is fully capable of influencing Lu Yuan's judgment.

"You were just trying to scare me. I almost forgot, the entrance is so small, that big thing can't possibly get in."

Yagami's voice came again, and I felt a sense of relief.

Yes, given the size of the entrance to this secret realm, Yagami, as an octopus, could squeeze through, but the gate is a bear, which simply doesn't have the ability to shrink and crawl through.

But that doesn't matter anymore; Lu Yuan has already asked the questions he wanted to ask.

"Okay, that's all for today. I'll come back to you for compensation next time I have time."

Lu Yuan said something indifferently, then turned and left.

"Don't go! Talk to me some more..."

Yagami's voice came, but it was immediately interrupted as Lu Yuan withdrew his mental energy.

On the way back, Lu Yuan smiled slightly.

It has been determined with a high probability that the environment inside is suitable for human survival, so the next question is whether to take a gamble.

Is Betya Nakamoto genuinely stupid, or is he deliberately feigning ignorance?

Since it's a gamble, there's always the possibility of losing. Lu Yuan didn't want to take the risk himself, so who could he ask to go into the secret realm in his place and give it a try?

Of course, one is reluctant to part with one's own subordinates; it's truly a difficult choice.

Back in the village, Suiling was still fast asleep, clearly exhausted. Seeing the little girl leaning against the cold, hard stone, Lu Yuan felt a pang of heartache and pulled her back into his arms.

After sleeping for more than an hour while being held like this, as the sky gradually brightened and the villagers got up one after another, Sui Ling finally woke up.

"Everyone, pack your things and take them with you!"

Immediately afterwards, Suiyan began directing everyone to pack up their things.

To Lu Yuan's dismay, in addition to clothes, they even brought the stone basins, truly not letting go of even a needle.

Actually, all they need to do is send people; the base has everything.

However, it was clear that the villagers, who were used to being poor, did not listen to Lu Yuan, so Lu Yuan simply stopped talking.

All they need is for their people to go, and that's exactly what Lu Yuan wants!

For a base to develop, in addition to resources, another important factor is people.

Since Lu Yuan wanted to build his own base, he naturally needed to recruit his own people.

And these wilderness dwellers are the best choice.

Not only are there enough people, but the entire population is mobilized for military service, making it an armed force that can be used immediately!

Looking at the busy villagers, Lu Yuan smiled. As long as he could lure them to the base, he knew there was a way to keep them there.

"Lu Yuan."

Just as Lu Yuan was pondering this, a deep voice sounded from behind him; it was Shi Kan.

Shi Kan looked at Lu Yuan with a particularly complicated expression.

Just last night, the woman he loved most in his life, his white moonlight, became Lu Yuan's partner.

And it was also last night that the guy who stole the love of his life became the hero who saved the village.

What's most infuriating is that he was knocked unconscious by a monster last night, and it was Lu Yuan who saved his life.

When he woke up from his coma and learned what had happened, Shi Kan closed his eyes and wished he had been killed by the monster last night.

In that case, at least he could be considered to have sacrificed for the village, be remembered by the villagers, and even leave some mark in the mind of Sui Ling.

"What is it?"

Seeing Shi Kan standing there, his expression constantly changing but not saying a word, Lu Yuan couldn't help but ask.

"I've come to repay your kindness!"

Shi Kan took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.

"I could never owe you a favor. You saved me last night, so tell me, how am I supposed to repay you!"

"Heh, why be so formal? I've already become partners with Suiling, we're practically family."

"Stop talking! You are you, and I am me!"

Shi Kan seemed to be stimulated, and then took several deep breaths before calming down slightly.

"Tell me, how do you want me to pay you back!"

"You have to repay this? That was a life-saving grace; you can't repay it with your life."

"Fine! My life is yours, take it!"

Shi Kan did not hesitate at all; on the contrary, he seemed to be pleased with it, closing his eyes and puffing out his chest, as if he was ready to be beaten or killed at will.

Lu Yuan blinked. Was he being played at being single?

Why would he kill Shi Kan for no reason? What benefit would it bring him?

"However, since you're really willing, that's fine too."

Lu Yuan suddenly smiled and patted Shi Kan's shoulder forcefully.

He was just wondering who could go into the secret realm for him, and now they've delivered themselves right to his doorstep.

"We've made a deal, no backing out, you can do whatever you want with me."

A true man never goes back on his word!

Shi Kan snorted coldly, already prepared to face his execution calmly.

"Alright, come with me."

Lu Yuan smiled again and strode towards the back of the village.