172: Chapter 172 Please Let Me Follow You!

After the battle, the survivors of the Hanyue Shelter began to clear the battlefield.

Su Qing was helped up by her companions; although her injuries were severe, they were not life-threatening.

She gritted her teeth and walked with difficulty to stand before Lin Yuan.

"Lord Lin Yuan..."

Her voice was somewhat weak, but the light in her eyes was incredibly firm.

The next second—thud!

Su Qing knelt on the ground!

"Lord Lin Yuan, thank you for saving us..."

Her eyes filled with tears, and her voice choked with sobs:

"If it weren't for you... we would all have died here..."

Lin Yuan glanced at her indifferently.

Su Qing continued:

"Actually... I have seen you once before..."

A look of remembrance appeared on her face:

"That was a few months ago, when you passed by near our Shelter..."

"I only saw you from afar, but that one glance is something I will never be able to forget..."

"Since then, you have been the faith in my heart..."

"I have always admired you, dreaming of one day being able to serve you..."

"Today, you really came to save me..."

Her tears flowed uncontrollably:

"Lord Lin Yuan, please let me follow you!"

"I am willing to serve you, to fight for you, even if it costs me my life!"

Lin Yuan looked at her, a flash of something strange appearing in his eyes.

His B-rank Crisis Insight Ability automatically triggered.

He could clearly "see" Su Qing's loyalty.

White... light green... dark green...

In just a few minutes, Su Qing's loyalty soared from white all the way to dark green!

This level of loyalty...

It was already close to fanatical devotion.

It seemed this girl truly held an almost religious worship for him.

Lin Yuan sighed inwardly.

Although she could not be his woman, she was fully qualified to serve as a core combatant.

S-Class Wind Superpower potential, dark green loyalty...

It would be too much of a pity to waste such a talent.

"Fine."

Lin Yuan said indifferently:

"From today on, you are one of my people."

"Thank you, Lord Lin Yuan!"

Su Qing wept tears of excitement!

She could finally...

Finally, she could follow Lord Lin Yuan!

Even if she wasn't his woman, even if she was just a warrior...

She was satisfied!

Just then—

Chen Hanyue walked over.

Her face was pale, and she still had injuries on her body, but the moment she saw Lin Yuan, complex emotions flashed in her eyes.

"Master."

Chen Hanyue bowed respectfully.

Although she still maintained her aloof and cold temperament, in front of Lin Yuan, she had long since lost her initial arrogance.

As the leader managing the South District under Lin Yuan, she had always held awe for his strength.

And the scene from just moments ago, where he killed the S-Class Storm Rift Beast with a single blow...

Left her even more shocked!

That kind of strength...

Was even more terrifying than she had imagined!

As an A-Rank Esper, in front of Lin Yuan...

She would always just be a subordinate!

"Master."

Chen Hanyue looked at Lin Yuan, her eyes full of gratitude:

"Thank you for coming to rescue us in time."

"If it weren't for you, our entire Shelter would have been destroyed..."

When she said this, her tone carried a trace of lingering fear.

As the leader managing the South District under Lin Yuan, she had always been dedicated to developing the Shelter.

But she hadn't expected an S-Class Storm Rift Beast to suddenly attack!

She was simply no match for it!

If Lin Yuan hadn't arrived in time...

The consequences would have been unthinkable!

"You did well."

Lin Yuan said indifferently:

"The Shelter has developed very well during this period, and I am very satisfied."

"But in the future, if you encounter enemies of this level, notify me immediately."

"Yes!"

Chen Hanyue nodded respectfully.

She knew that with a master like Lin Yuan, she could truly establish a foothold in the Apocalypse.

The surrounding warriors saw this scene and all revealed expressions of awe.

So this terrifying powerhouse...

Was the legendary Lord Lin Yuan!

Their leader's master!

One hour later.

Lin Yuan brought Su Qing and Chen Hanyue back to the villa.

In the hall.

All the core goddesses were gathered here.

Lin Yuan took out the seven-colored crystal and placed it on the table.

"This is a seven-colored crystal," he said indifferently.

The goddesses immediately gathered around, their eyes full of curiosity.

Luo Qinghan began to explain the function of the seven-colored crystal in detail:

"This type of crystal can directly increase Superpower levels, without any bottleneck restrictions."

"After an E-Class absorbs it, they can break through to D-Class; D-Class can break through to C-Class, and so on."

"Moreover, this thing is extremely rare; it only has a very small probability of being generated within Evolved Beasts above SS-Class."

The goddesses were fired up hearing this!

Such a heaven-defying item, who wouldn't want it?!

Lin Yuan directly took both the seven-colored crystal and the source of evolution into his hands.

"I will use these two things myself," he said indifferently, his tone leaving no room for doubt.

No explanation.

No discussion.

Just that simple and direct.

"Yes!"

All the goddesses answered in unison, without any objections.

Ye Qingxue nodded: "Only if you become stronger can we be safer."

Luo Qinghan also said seriously: "In the Apocalypse, the strong have priority in using resources; this is an iron law."

Su Yuyan looked at Lin Yuan with even more admiration: "The stronger you are, the more of a future we have!"

The other goddesses expressed their agreement one after another.

In their view, this was a matter of course.

Lin Yuan was their master and the core of the team.

Only if he became stronger could he protect them and hunt more S-Class Evolved Beasts.

For them to take the seven-colored crystal?

That was a matter for the future.

What was most important right now was to make Lin Yuan stronger!

"Very good."

Lin Yuan nodded in satisfaction, then swallowed the seven-colored crystal in one gulp without hesitation!

Boom!!!

Terrifying energy instantly erupted within Lin Yuan's body!

His SS-Rank Lightning Ability began to skyrocket wildly!

The entire villa was shaking!

All the goddesses were forced back several steps by this terrifying pressure!

"So... so strong!"

Bai Xingli's eyes widened.

The lightning on Lin Yuan's body became more and more violent; his entire being seemed to have transformed into a Thunder God!

Mid SS-Class!

Late SS-Class!

SS-Rank Peak!

In just a few minutes, Lin Yuan's strength had skyrocketed to a terrifying level!

He was only one step away from SSS-Class!

"It's not over yet."

Lin Yuan took out the source of evolution and absorbed it directly!

Rumble!!!

Even more terrifying energy fluctuations erupted!

The source of evolution perfectly consolidated his SS-Rank Peak realm, making his foundation incredibly stable!

The current Lin Yuan...

Was already a half-step SSS-Class existence!

Hunting S-Class Evolved Beasts...

Was just like crushing ants!

"This..."

All the goddesses were too shocked to speak.

Lin Yuan's strength...

Was terrifyingly strong!

After a long while—

The energy fluctuations subsided.

Lin Yuan opened his eyes, terrifying lightning flashing within them.

He looked at the goddesses and said indifferently:

"In the future, the more S-Class Evolved Beasts I hunt, the more seven-colored crystals there will be."

"At that time, I will naturally give them to you."

"Yes!"

The goddesses answered in unison.

No one felt that there was anything wrong with Lin Yuan using them himself.

On the contrary—they felt this was the correct thing to do!

Ye Qingyue was playful but said seriously: "Brother Lin Yuan is our core; if you are strong, we are strong."

Bai Xingli was also rarely serious: "That's right, if you become stronger, hunting S-Class Evolved Beasts will be easier in the future, and we will have more seven-colored crystals!"

The other goddesses expressed their agreement.

They never felt that Lin Yuan's actions were problematic.

In the Apocalypse, the strong having priority in using resources was a matter of course!

Moreover, Lin Yuan was their master and their reliance.

If he became stronger, they would have a future!

Next, Lin Yuan announced the news of Su Qing joining.

"From today on, Su Qing will join our core combat team."

Lin Yuan said indifferently:

"She will serve as the Deputy Commander of the South District, assisting Chen Hanyue in managing the Shelter."

"Yes!"

Su Qing nodded excitedly.

Although she couldn't be his woman...

She was already satisfied with being able to join the core combat force!

The other goddesses looked at Su Qing with friendly eyes.

Because she was not a goddess, she did not pose a competitive threat.

On the contrary, having an extra powerful combatant was beneficial to the team.

Although Su Qing felt a bit disappointed in her heart...

She quickly adjusted her mindset.

Being able to follow Lord Lin Yuan was already the greatest luck of her life!

As for anything else...

She dared not hope for it.

In the corner, Han Bingxin watched this scene, deep in thought.

She could only be a combatant...

Could not become Lin Yuan's woman...

She secretly clenched her fists.

She must work hard!

Even if it was just to improve by a single point...

She had to work hard!

Post-battle statistics.

With Lin Yuan's support, the Hanyue Shelter received more resources.

The development of the South District was getting better and better.

Now, Lin Yuan completely controlled the three major areas of Jiangcheng: the East District, North District, and South District!

The number of Ability Users under his command exceeded 1,500!

There were over ten combatants at A-Rank and above!

This kind of strength...

Was already the absolute hegemon in all of Jiangcheng!

Soon, the news spread throughout all of Jiangcheng.

Lin Yuan had personally taken action and killed an S-Class Storm Rift Beast with a single blow!

He had saved the Hanyue Shelter!

The South District was completely stabilized!

The leaders of countless small Shelters were even more in awe of Lin Yuan.

They sent people to pay their respects, hoping to receive protection.

After all...

The Apocalypse was becoming more and more dangerous.

Following a powerhouse like Lin Yuan, at least they could survive!

Lin Yuan's prestige spread throughout all of Jiangcheng once again.