The ultimate Valkyrie has fallen for me

"How is the injury?"

The Shen family courtyard, Shen Fuyue's residence, is now where Lu Yuan lives.

No matter how much trouble the second and third wives cause, they can't possibly plant spies in Shen Fuyue's residence.

When Shen Fuyue returned home in the evening, he glanced at Lu Yuan, who was sitting on the bed cultivating, and asked him a question.

"Look, it's still the same."

Lu Yuan pointed to the bandage on his chest that was still bleeding, looking helpless.

"Dugu Chongxiao is indeed powerful; his move is practically a counter to self-healing abilities."

"He is indeed a rare genius. I have never seen a move that can continue to cause damage after an attack."

Shen Fuyue sighed and frowned.

He had already asked Cai Yuanzhi to examine Lu Yuan. According to Cai Yuanzhi, Dugu Chongxiao had used some unknown method to seemingly attach some kind of energy to Lu Yuan's wound. This energy was extremely stubborn and difficult to remove, and as long as it remained, it would continue to erode the surrounding area.

In fact, if Lu Yuan didn't have an extremely strong self-healing ability, it wouldn't have been as simple as having a big hole in his chest; this energy would have completely devoured him!

Although she could see through the trick, Cai Yuanzhi didn't know what this energy was, let alone how to get rid of it.

Cai Yuanzhi has left Chongming Base City and gone to Baize Base City to consult his master, the divine physician Wang Sijing.

But this round trip always takes some time.

Of course, Shen Fuyue also tried some other methods, but none of them could help Lu Yuan heal his injury.

"Anyway, I won't die anytime soon, so let's ignore the wound for now."

Lu Yuan spoke, adopting an indifferent attitude.

Shen Fuyue looked at Lu Yuan, and after a long while, he suddenly said something.

"I have a feeling that you... might have a way to treat this wound."

"Ha, how could that be? If I had a way, wouldn't I have dealt with it long ago? Why suffer like this?"

"That's true, but... I still have a feeling you're holding back something."

"Father-in-law, you're overthinking it!"

"Maybe."

Shen Fuyue waved his hand, no longer dwelling on the issue.

Cai Yuanzhi has already set off and will return in a month to three or four months at the latest. With the skills of this divine physician, she will surely have a way to treat Lu Yuan by then.

Just as Lu Yuan said, since he wouldn't die anytime soon, he could just stay here and recuperate.

In retrospect, it's also because Lu Yuan's physique is strong enough that he survived despite having a large hole in his chest that even affected his heart.

"What are your plans regarding the base? I've received information that two entities are preparing to take action."

Shen Fuyue spoke again, his expression serious.

Which two?

Lu Yuan remained calm and asked casually.

"Tianjing Group and Jidao Martial Arts School".

After answering, Shen Fuyue continued.

"No matter which family makes the move, it will be a fierce and relentless attack. Moreover, apart from the Ye family, who are allied with you, the other six families will not be able to refrain from taking action. Even the weaker forces will join in. Especially after Tianjing Group and Jidao Martial Arts School made their move this time."

"Yes, that's true."

Lu Yuan nodded, but his expression remained calm.

For all the various factions, his base was a huge piece of meat.

Previously, the reasons were twofold: firstly, concerns about the Starry Sky Club, and secondly, fear of Lu Yuan's mad dog-like retaliation.

Now that the Starry Sky Club has expelled Lu Yuan, and Lu Yuan himself is seriously injured, it's no wonder that other forces can't hold back from taking action.

If there is any remaining concern, it is the uncertainty about whether Lu Yuan is truly seriously injured, and to what extent.

But as Shen Fuyue said, after Tianjing Group and Jidao Martial Arts School made their move, they found that Lu Yuan did not retaliate, which told them that Lu Yuan was seriously injured.

With that, the last remaining concern is gone, and all parties will surely vie for this base.

"In my opinion, you should withdraw your people. As long as the people are still here, the base can be rebuilt."

After Shen Fuyue finished speaking, he looked at Lu Yuan.

Instead of showing any worry, Lu Yuan suddenly smiled.

"Father-in-law, there's no need to worry. This base can't be sustained by just me alone in the long run. This is a test for them."

"A test? This test is far too harsh."

"I believe in them."

"Where does your confidence come from?"

Shen Fuyue frowned slightly, looking at Lu Yuan with a puzzled expression.

He knew that Lu Yuan had assembled two private armies, which were quite large and considered a formidable force. However, they were still not enough against the seven major martial arts groups.

With only two private armies, and especially lacking skilled fighters, how could they possibly stop the seven major martial arts groups?

But Shen Fuyue knew that Lu Yuan, though seemingly reckless, was actually outwardly relaxed but inwardly shrewd, and was by no means the kind of hothead he was; he must have something to rely on.

Shen Fuyue, however, did not know what Lu Yuan was relying on.

"To be honest, I'm still a little puzzled."

Lu Yuan didn't say anything, and Shen Fuyue didn't press him further. Then he raised another question.

Why did the Starry Sky Club expel you?

"We've already fallen out. If they don't fire me, I'm quitting too. I'll make the first move, and that will make them look bad."

"They can fire you, but why didn't they mention sovereignty over that base? Isn't that just handing it over to someone else?"

"Ha, you think they're just handing it over to others, but in my opinion, Dugu Chongxiao is cunning. He's using other families to pave the way for him."

"Yeah?"

Shen Fuyue stared at Lu Yuan again, as if trying to figure out something.

Lu Yuan's statement was based on the premise that Dugu Chongxiao knew that the base was a tough nut to crack, which is why he seemed to be making concessions, but in reality, he was letting other forces weaken the base first.

But the question is, how did Dugu Chongxiao know that?

Even Shen Fuyue didn't know, so how could Dugu Chongxiao possibly know!

Unless, as Lu Yuan told him.

Like everyone else, Shen Fuyue only witnessed the beginning and end of Lu Yuan's battle with Dugu Chongxiao, and he was also filled with doubts.

Did anything else happen during this unknown process?

"Lu Yuan."

Shen Fuyue's expression suddenly turned serious. He knew Lu Yuan wouldn't tell him, but there were some things he had to remind Lu Yuan of.

"The old master and I are sworn brothers. No matter what, I will stand by his side. If you side with Dugu Chongxiao, you will be my enemy!"

"Father-in-law, please rest assured, even if I am overestimating myself, I would never dare to be your enemy."

"You'd better mean it."

Shen Fuyue's gaze lingered on Lu Yuan, and he let out a heavy snort.

In his life, he has come from humble beginnings to where he is today, experiencing too many things and losing too many people, including his closest relatives.

He didn't want to have to fight with his closest relatives in his old age.

Having said what needed to be said, Shen Fuyue turned and left.

"Oh, by the way, don't forget to let me know when our Shen family has its year-end martial arts competition."

"Looking at you like this, you think you can still fight?"

Shen Fuyue stopped, turned his head, and frowned as he looked at Lu Yuan.

"Fighting Dugu Chongxiao again is definitely out of the question, but dealing with those good-for-nothings from the second and third branches of the family is still a piece of cake."

Lu Yuan smiled, showing no modesty whatsoever.

"You're definitely up to something!"

Shen Fuyue snorted and left.