75: Chapter 75 The Value of Slaves! A Large Human Tribe Appears in the East?

"Intelligence?"

Qin Yu leaned forward slightly.

His deep, abyss-like eyes landed on Li Mo, as if he wanted to see through his very soul.

"What kind of intelligence is worth you coming to negotiate conditions with me?"

Qin Yu's voice was very calm.

But Li Mo felt as if the surrounding air had frozen in an instant!

An invisible, mountain-like terrifying pressure enveloped his entire body!

It made even breathing difficult!

This was the pressure from a "King"!

It was also the absolute suppression on a soul level from the 【Slavery Rune】!

Li Mo's forehead instantly seeped with a layer of fine cold sweat.

His body instinctively wanted to kneel, wanted to submit!

But he relied on willpower and rationality beyond that of an ordinary person to hold on firmly!

He knew this was Qin Yu testing him!

If he couldn't even withstand this pressure, then he would be no different from the walking dead outside who only knew how to labor numbly!

He would also lose the opportunity to show his true value forever!

"Huu..."

Li Mo took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the trembling from the depths of his soul.

He pushed up his glasses, which had slipped slightly due to sweat, and spoke in a still-calm tone:

"Master, this intelligence concerns other... survivors."

"A human organization more powerful than any Tribe we have encountered before."

Qin Yu raised an eyebrow.

A human organization?

"Go on."

He retracted the oppressive aura and leaned back on the throne.

Li Mo felt his body lighten and immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

He knew his opening had successfully piqued the interest of this tyrant leader.

"Yes, Master."

Li Mo organized his thoughts and began to elaborate in detail.

"This afternoon, while working in the mine, I used my break time to have some... 'exchanges' with seven other 'compatriots'."

When he said the word "exchanges," his tone was without waves, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.

But Qin Yu knew this was definitely not a simple exchange.

Under the control of the 【Slavery Rune】, although these Slaves would not betray Qin Yu, they still retained their most basic emotions and memories toward each other.

Especially those "civilized people"; they were filled with resentment and disdain for Li Mo, the first person to "betray" them and choose to kneel.

Getting useful information out of them was by no means easy.

"The main object I observed was the son of that senator named Jack."

A cold smile belonging to a researcher appeared on the corner of Li Mo's mouth.

"He is a typical elite spoiled in civilized society. Conceited, arrogant, but extremely fragile inside."

"I just used some simple psychological hints and guidance to easily crush his ridiculous self-esteem."

"I told him that the reason we ended up here was because he, as the team leader, was incompetent and arrogant, causing the deaths of our other companions."

"I told him that his father, that great senator, would definitely feel incomparably ashamed if he knew his son was now kneeling like a dog at the feet of a 'savage'."

Every word of Li Mo was like a precise scalpel, dissecting Jack's heart.

"Then, I gave him a little hope."

"I told him that as long as we can survive, as long as we can wait for rescue, we will have a chance to avenge all the humiliation suffered today."

"And to wait for rescue, we must find other survivors, find a more powerful organization!"

"When his spirit completely collapsed and a glimmer of hope was rekindled, he... said everything."

Li Mo calmly recounted his "interrogation" process.

No torture, no coercion.

Just a few words caused a Stanford high-achiever's psychological defense line to collapse completely, revealing everything.

This intellect, these means...

A flash of approval passed through Qin Yu's eyes.

He was worthy of being a talent with the silver 【Analysis】 talent!

His value was indeed far more than just mining.

"What did he say?"

Qin Yu asked in a deep voice.

"He said their cruise ship had received a broken distress signal before the crash."

Li Mo's expression became serious.

"That signal was not an internationally common distress frequency, but a type of... military encrypted code!"

"Jack's father is a senator; he grew up influenced by this, and he happened to recognize that kind of code!"

Military encrypted code?!

Qin Yu's pupils shrank sharply!

How could such a thing appear in this prehistoric rainforest?!

"The content of the signal was very short, roughly meaning:"

Li Mo paused and repeated in a grave tone:

"'Calling all surviving units, this is Hope Barrier! Repeat, this is Hope Barrier! My unit has established a safe zone at coordinates XXX, XXX. If any survivors receive this, please move towards my unit as soon as possible!'"

Hope Barrier!

These four words exploded in Qin Yu's mind like a thunderclap!

This was definitely not a name a savage Tribe could come up with!

"Jack said that based on the signal strength and orientation, the place called 'Hope Barrier' should be... due east of our rainforest!"

"And judging from the word choices like 'my unit' and 'safe zone', it is highly likely that the one who established this camp is... an army with a complete organizational structure!"

Li Mo pushed up his glasses and gave his final judgment.

"A modern army that also fell into this prehistoric world due to space-time turbulence!"

The entire palace instantly fell into a deathly silence.

A modern army!

The impact of these five words was far more terrifying than a hundred Tyrannosaurus Rex!

For the first time, a grave expression finally appeared on Qin Yu's face.

The Amazon Valkyrie under his command might be more than enough to deal with savages or prehistoric giant beasts.

But what if they faced an army with firearms and modern tactical literacy?

Could a crossbow be faster than a rifle?

Could flesh and blood withstand bullets?

Countless thoughts flashed through Qin Yu's mind.

Threat!

An unprecedented, huge potential threat!

This "Hope Barrier" was like a Sword of Damocles, hanging high above his head!

Since they were sending signals outward, it meant they were also actively exploring this world and expanding their power!

The two sides would meet one day!

And once they met, given the "soldier" style of the other party, a bloody conflict was almost inevitable!

"Heh..."

Qin Yu suddenly sneered.

The grave expression slowly faded from his face.

In its place was a colder, crazier fighting spirit!

So what if it's an army?

In this savage world that follows the law of the jungle!

Personal martial power is the foundation that determines everything!

He, Qin Yu, possesses the 【wilderness lord system】!

He can become stronger infinitely through slaughter!

As long as he is given enough time, let alone an army, even if it were a modern armored division, he has the confidence to tear it apart with his bare hands!

"Hope Barrier..."

Qin Yu slowly muttered the name.

"Very good."

"You had better not take the initiative to provoke me."

A murderous intent flashed and disappeared in his eyes.

Immediately, he raised his head and looked at Li Mo again.

"Your intelligence is very valuable."

Qin Yu picked up a fist-sized piece of grilled meat exuding an alluring aroma from the throne and threw it to Li Mo.

"This is your reward."

Li Mo hurriedly reached out to catch it.

The warm, greasy touch made the throat of this "Slave" who had been hungry for a day roll involuntarily.

But he did not immediately devour it, instead carefully holding the grilled meat in his hands, waiting for Qin Yu's next words.

"From tomorrow on, you don't have to go to the mine anymore."

Qin Yu's voice sounded again.

"I will have Lin Waner open up a separate area for you on the west side of the valley."

"You can apply to her for any simple tools or materials you need."

"I will give you three days."

Qin Yu held up three fingers.

"Within three days, I don't care what method you use, manufacture something for me that proves your value."

"It could be a sharper weapon, stronger armor, or... anything that can enhance the strength of my Tribe."

"If you succeed," Qin Yu's mouth curled into a playful arc, "your class can be promoted from 'Slave' to 'Provisional Commoner'."

"I will make you the first Artisan of the Dragon God Tribe."

"But if you fail..."

Qin Yu's voice instantly became icy.

"Then get back to the mine, like those pieces of trash, and dig until you die."

"Do you understand?"

Li Mo's body trembled violently!

Immediately after, a huge ecstasy surged into his heart!

A laboratory!

The laboratory he dreamed of!

Although it was crude, and although there were only three days, this was enough for him!

This was his only chance to get rid of his Slave status and realize his value!

"Yes! Master!"

Li Mo bowed deeply again.

This time it was excitement and gratitude from the bottom of his heart!

"I will never let you down!"

After speaking, he held the grilled meat and respectfully exited the palace.

The palace returned to tranquility again.

Qin Yu looked at the direction Li Mo left, his eyes becoming increasingly deep.

Hope Barrier...

A modern army...

Time!

What he lacks most now is time!

He must raise the strength of the Tribe to a whole new level before meeting them!

He can't wait anymore!

Qin Yu suddenly spread his palm.

The 【primary energy crystal】 that was searched from the Bloodfang Tribe chieftain's tent, emitting a faint blue shimmer, lay quietly in his palm.

The cold touch and the majestic energy contained within it made his mind increasingly clear.

"System!"

Qin Yu roared in his mind.

"Upgrade the Tribe's 【totem pillar】!"

"How long will it take?!"