I started with a portal, then turned around and handed it over to the nation.

Ryan gripped the spoon tightly in his hand:

"I mean... you got what you wanted, and this place is cleaned up. For your world, there's probably nothing left here worth staying for, right?"

He had seen too many adventurers. Once they got the treasure, they would leave without looking back, leaving behind a mess.

Although the camp has been cleared, once these people leave, even with the land deeds, he alone cannot defend it.

Then, this place will turn back into that desolate ruin where ghosts howl and wolves cry.

Lin Mo put down the lunchbox in his hand, turned his head, and looked at Raine's uneasy eyes flickering in the firelight.

"Don't worry. When we come back next time... this nail will still be stuck here, there will always be someone here, they won't leave."

The morning mist still clung to the dilapidated window frames of the abandoned barracks, making it damp and chilly.

The campfire in the center of the camp had long since gone out, leaving only a pile of grayish-white embers.

"Click".

Long Fei used his tactical dagger to pry open the lock on the sealed box.

A faint blue halo instantly spilled out, adding an unusual touch to the hazy dawn.

The squad leaders surrounding them instinctively held their breath.

Long Fei pulled a stack of palm-sized black velvet bags from his waist pouch and tossed them onto the lid of the box.

"One bag per person. Don't be greedy, each bag should be around fifty grams."

Captain Tiger reached out and grabbed a bag, moving very gently, and used the tip of his dagger to pick up the shimmering soil.

Blue particles rolled on the tip of the knife, giving it a metallic feel.

"Can this thing really be exchanged for money?"

As Captain Snow Wolf filled the container with soil, he couldn't help but mutter, "Where we come from, this is the same quality as some kind of rare earth ore."

"Here, this is fate."

Lin Mo squatted to the side, holding a terminal in his hand and recording the sampling data: "Raine said that this small handful is enough for an ordinary family of three to live comfortably for two years."

Several gasps were heard from the surrounding area.

The soldiers became extremely cautious, even holding their breath for a moment.

"Listen up, everyone."

Long Fei stood up, dusted off his hands, and glanced at everyone:

"You're not going shopping. Go into the market in pairs, spread out. Don't crowd together, and don't attract attention."

He pointed to the cloth bag in Captain Fierce Tiger's hand:

"Get a price quote first. Look for inconspicuous shops, not big merchants. Ask clearly before you make a purchase."

"With the money we get back, or by bartering, we can prioritize buying rare ores, biological samples, and that kind of..." Long Fei paused, then looked at Lin Mo.

"Magical materials," Lin Mo added.

"Runestones, potion concentrates, and special plant and animal tissues. Also, prepare some everyday tools; anything that hasn't been seen on Earth before, we need."

"clear."

"Go ahead. Return to the team on time in the evening and go out at off-peak times."

As the crowd dispersed, the once bustling open space instantly became deserted.

Renn was squatting in the corner, wiping the joints of his exoskeleton with a rag.

He cleaned very carefully, not even letting go of the dirt in the crevices of a screw.

"Raine".

Long Fei walked over and kicked his combat boots: "Stop wiping, come here."

Raine paused for a moment, then looked up and saw Lin Mo and Long Fei standing at the door of the makeshift command room.

The room was empty except for a table with a missing leg, which was propped up by a few bricks.

"sit."

Lin Mo pointed to an ammunition box next to him.

"We have to go."

Long Fei didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point: "I'll probably be back in about thirty days."

Ryan suddenly raised his head, his lips moved, but no sound came out.

Although Lin Mo said he would come back last night, this parting came too quickly, making his heart tighten suddenly.

"This place needs someone to watch over it."

Lin Mo leaned against the windowsill, looking at the newly cleared open space outside:

"We may have the land deed, but that parchment can't stop greedy people. Once we leave, who knows how many people will be eyeing this place."

"I'll stay here."

Reinten stood up abruptly, his chest ramrod straight: "As long as I live, no one can step through this door."

"Your bone blade alone won't do."

Long Fei shook his head, turned around and dragged a black sealed box from the corner.

With a loud "clang".

The box slammed heavily onto the broken table, sending dust flying everywhere.

Ryan's eyelid twitched.

He recognized the box.

"This is for you." Long Fei patted the lid of the box.

"No...no!"

Raine took a step back in fright, waving his hands frantically, his face pale: "This is too valuable! I can't accept it! You saved my life, I'm just a doorman, I..."

Lin Mo interrupted him, walked over and pressed down on the box: "This is also for Fernwall Village."

Renn was stunned.

"We killed those cat demons, but that ruin... after all, you risked your life to guide us."

Lin Mo's voice was soft: "Also, we're leaving now. Go back to the village and let them know you're safe. Take some gifts or spoils of war back with you."

Ryan stared at the box, his breathing quickening.

He's a hunter, but he's not stupid.

This box of Moonlight Soil is enough to renovate the entire Fern Wall Village, buy thick winter clothes for every child, and good medicine for the elderly.

Or you can keep it for the village to use, which can bring decades of good harvests!

"Take it."

Long Fei pushed the box towards Renn: "This is the commission. We'll do it according to the rules."

"And you have to keep our secret."

Lin Mo stared into Raine's eyes: "About that door, keep it to yourself. If anyone asks where we went..."

"You've gone on an expedition," Renn blurted out, his eyes instantly hardening.

"Or perhaps you'll explore even more dangerous forbidden areas. In any case, no one knows where you are."

Long Fei grinned and patted Renn's shoulder heavily: "Smart."

Ryan took a deep breath, stepped forward, and picked up the box with trembling hands.

The weight of the box made his arms ache, but he didn't feel it; he just felt that the burden on his shoulders had suddenly become much heavier.

"I have to go back."

Raine looked up: "Take this back and explain it to the village chief. Also, bring some dry rations and bedding."

"Go ahead." Long Fei glanced at his watch. "Be careful! Come back soon."

"Click—"

Renn skillfully activated the exoskeleton.

The black metal frame locked instantly, and the hydraulic power system emitted a slight hum.

He carried the priceless box of Moonstone soil with one hand, effortlessly.

Rein stopped at the door.

He didn't turn around; he just stood with his back to the two of them, his voice a little hoarse.

"wait for me."

After saying that, the black figure suddenly darted out.

The mechanical feet trod on the gravel ground, kicking up a cloud of dust, and in the blink of an eye, it rushed out of the camp gate and disappeared into the wilderness leading to Fernwall Village.

Lin Mo walked to the door and watched the departing figure.

"He will come back."

Long Fei pulled a cigarette out of his pocket, twirled it in his hand, and didn't light it: "This kid is honest."