Make me leave the team? My beast girl and I can win easily.

Battalion Commander Zhou was completely dumbfounded as he looked at the busy thunder lizards and blood bats.

He walked up to Lin Yu, his expression somewhat complicated.

"Captain Lin Yu, how come these alien races have become so obedient?"

Lin Yu nodded: "They've all been enslaved by me. They'll die if they don't obey."

Battalion Commander Zhou swallowed hard.

The eight thousand-strong alien army was reduced to only three thousand survivors by Lin Yu's dream, and then they were all enslaved.

What kind of amazing move is this?

He took a deep breath and solemnly bowed to Lin Yu.

"Captain Lin Yu, on behalf of the border special forces, I thank you!"

Lin Yu helped him up: "You're welcome, it's what I should do."

"After all, I also have a share in the source crystal mine."

Battalion Commander Zhou straightened up and looked at the alien slaves who were working. He suddenly felt that this mining of source crystals might be going much more smoothly than expected.

After all, there's so much free labor.

They are still free labor with skills.

He looked at the Thunder Lizard King—the guy was discharging electricity, illuminating the entire base.

Then he looked at the Blood Bat King—that guy was transporting ore, flying faster than any machine.

I've never fought such a rich battle before.

He laughed like a landlord's silly son.

……

In the evening, Lin Yu stood on the hillside of the mining area, looking at the bustling scene below.

The beast girls surrounded him.

Lin Ya, holding a bag of potato chips, commented as she ate, "That thunder lizard's electric discharge is amazing, much stronger than our school's generator."

Lin Duo whispered, "They...they're so pitiful..."

Lin Shan said calmly, "The law of the jungle prevails; that's the rule of the starfield battlefield."

"If it weren't for the Lord, we would be the ones suffering now."

Lin Qing held Lin Yu's arm and said softly, "Master is the most powerful."

Lin Hui perched on his shoulder and asked in a childish voice, "Master, will those thunder lizards and blood bats keep working for us from now on?"

Lin Yu rubbed her dragon horns: "Yes, I've always been working."

The gluttonous beast nestled in his arms and yawned, "I'm hungry."

Yan Shuang stood not far away, watching this scene.

The afterglow of the setting sun bathed them in a warm golden light.

Her gaze lingered on Lin Yu for a long time.

This man is strong, gentle, and has such a lovely group of companions.

She suddenly felt envious of those beast girls.

It wasn't that I envied their abilities, but rather that I envied their ability to stay by his side.

She took a deep breath and walked over.

"Captain Lin Yu."

Lin Yu looked at her.

Yan Shuang mustered her courage and asked, "Can I always follow you from now on?"

Lin Yu was stunned for a moment.

The beast girls around me changed their expressions again.

Yan Shuang met those gazes and looked at Lin Yu firmly.

Lin Yu was silent for a few seconds, then smiled.

"We'll see."

Yan Shuang was not disappointed and nodded.

"Okay, then I'll keep asking until you say 'okay'."

She turned and walked toward the camp.

After walking a few steps, he turned back and glanced at Lin Yu again.

The corners of his mouth rose slightly.

In the sunset, that smile was especially radiant.

……

After the Yuanjing Mine was established, Lin Yu had a lot of free time.

It's not that he wants to be idle; he genuinely has nothing to do.

Under the bond of slavery, the Thunder Lizard Clan and the Blood Bat Clan worked harder than anyone else.

The thunder lizards took turns generating electricity and transporting ore, while the blood bats shuttled between the mines day and night, making their mining efficiency frighteningly high.

More than a thousand source crystals can be mined in a day.

According to the agreement, Lin Yu would receive 20%, which is 200 yuan.

Battalion Commander Zhou grinned from ear to ear as he watched the continuous stream of Source Crystals being transported out.

His most important job every day was to stand at the mine entrance, watch the blood bats fly out carrying shiny ore, and then happily keep accounts.

"Captain Lin Yu, you are truly a great benefactor to our border!" He would say this to Lin Yu every day he saw him. "With these source crystals, our border defenses can be improved by at least two levels!"

Lin Yu waved her hand, indicating that there was no need to be polite.

Then he started to worry.

What are you worried about?

I'm worried about having too much free time.

Lin Xue was the focus of everyone's care and was taken care of meticulously in the villa.

Lin Huan prepared a variety of delicious meals for her every day, Lin Yue specially designed a comfortable set of maternity gear for her, Lin Su delivered the pregnancy-stabilizing medicine three times a day on time, and Lin You monitored the surroundings 24 hours a day to ensure safety.

Lin Yu wanted to help, but found that there was nothing he could do about it.

He wanted to pour Lin Xue a glass of water—Lin Duo had already run over with the glass of water.

He wanted to massage Lin Xue's shoulders—Lin Qing had already drifted over and was massaging Lin Xue with her seemingly cold but actually gentle hands.

He wanted to talk to Lin Xue—Lin Hui was already lying on her lap, telling her in a childish voice what stupid things the mechanical hounds had done that day.

Lin Yu sat beside him, watching this scene with mixed feelings.

He's the child's father!

Why do I feel like an outsider?

Lin Xue saw through his thoughts and gently took his hand.

"Master, just sit here and talk to me."

Lin Yu finally felt a little better.

He sat down next to Lin Xue and started talking to the baby in her belly.

"Baby, I'm your dad."

"Dad went to the mine today and saw a lot of big lizards generating electricity."

"When you're born, Daddy will take you to see it."

"And your mother, she's amazing, the most amazing swordsman your father has ever seen."

"You need to be good and not bother Mommy."

……

This happens every day.

Lin Xue listened to his rambling, a faint smile always playing on her lips.

But Lin Yu knew that this couldn't go on.

He's so bored he's practically bursting with boredom.

……

Two months later.

Lin Yu stood on the border city wall, looking at the area in the distance that used to be wasteland.

It has now become a bustling city.

That's right, the city.

Two months ago, he was so bored that he decided to take the beast girls out to expand the territory of humans.

The reason is quite good—since we're idle anyway, we might as well save up some money for our future children.

Thus began a grand "conquest journey".

Our first stop was a tribe called the "Stone-shelled Tortoises".

They live in a swamp east of the mining area, their bodies covered with thick, stone-like shells, giving them incredible defensive capabilities.

But he has an extremely gentle personality and spends all his time lying in the swamp sunbathing.

When Lin Yu led the beast girls to the edge of the swamp, the group of stone turtles were lined up, stretching their heads to sunbathe, a rather spectacular sight.

The leader of the rock tortoises was the largest old tortoise, whose shell was covered with moss and looked to be at least five hundred years old.

It saw Lin Yu and his group, slowly raised its head, and sized them up with its cloudy eyes.

"Humans?" its voice was old and slow. "What brings you here?"

Lin Yu stated his purpose directly: "This area will be under my control from now on. You either submit or move."

The old tortoise was completely bewildered. After thinking for a long time, it seemed that it had not offended the other party.

It looked at Lin Yu's serious face and remained silent for a long time.

It took so long that Lin Ya finished a whole bag of potato chips.

Then it spoke: "We, the Stone-shelled Turtle clan, have lived here for generations and do not want to move."

Lin Yu nodded, indicating her understanding.

Then he had Lin Hui summon a giant mech.

The mech was twenty meters tall, covered in heavy armor, with two giant cannons on its shoulders and a trembling thunder lizard under its feet—which Lin Yu had specially brought as a "demonstration prop".

"boom!"

The mech fired a shot, leveling a nearby hill to the ground.

The stone turtles stared at the vanished hill and fell silent.

The old tortoise remained silent for a long time.

This time, Lin Ya finished a bag and a half of potato chips.

"Your Majesty," said the old tortoise, "we submit to you!"

Lin Yu nodded in satisfaction.

Thus, the Stone-shelled Turtle clan became the first group of alien races to submit.

They were assigned to the vicinity of the mine to guard the perimeter of the mining area.

The stone turtle has amazing defensive capabilities; wherever it lies, it becomes a mobile fortress.

The old tortoise lay at the entrance of the mining area, basking in the sun every day. Occasionally, when some ignorant alien creature tried to approach, it would slowly raise its head and take a look.

Just one glance.

For some reason, the alien races turned and ran away as soon as they saw its eyes.

So the old turtle was able to continue basking in the sun.

……

The second stop was a tribe called "Lightning Sable".

They live in the mountains and forests north of the mining area. They are small in size, fast as lightning, and good at ambushing.

When Lin Yu led the beast girls to find them, the group of lightning minks were chasing and playing in the forest, moving so fast that they could only be seen as afterimages.

The leader of the Lightning Sables was a small, silver-white creature, a size larger than its kind, and incredibly fast.

It stood on a branch, looking down at Lin Yu with wary eyes.

"Humans, what are you doing here?"

Lin Yu explained his purpose as usual.

The leader of the Lightning Sables laughed.

That smile carried a hint of disdain.

"Humans, what right do you have to make us submit?"

Lin Yu didn't say anything.

He looked at Lin Duo.

Lin Duo understood, took a deep breath, and raised her hand.

[Time Stealing] activated!

The leader of the Lightning Sables was laughing when he suddenly found himself unable to move.

It wasn't that I was held down, nor that I was frozen in place by a skill; rather, time itself stopped.

Its consciousness was still functioning, and it could see everything around it, but its body was completely unresponsive.

Lin Duo walked out from behind Lin Xue and slowly approached it.

She raised her hand and gently tapped its forehead.

Then time resumes.

The leader of the Lightning Sables stumbled and nearly fell off the tree.

It stared at the orange-haired girl in terror, its small eyes filled with fear.

"What...what did you do to me?!"

Lin Duo whispered, "Duo'er... Duo'er only stole a little bit of your time..."

Lightning Sable Leader: "..."

It looked at Lin Duo, then at Lin Yu, and then at the other beast girls.

Then it lowered its head.

"Your Majesty, we submit to you."

So the Lightning Sable clan also submitted.

They were assigned to patrol around the mine.

Lightning ferrets are fast and have excellent eyesight; nothing can escape their notice.

From then on, any alien race that tried to sneak close to the mine would be inexplicably surrounded by a group of small, silvery-white creatures, and then electrocuted until they trembled all over.

……

The third stop, the fourth stop, the fifth stop...

Over the course of two months, Lin Yu led the beast girls to "visit" all of the more than one hundred alien tribes in the surrounding area.

The process is very simple:

First, make friendly contact and explain your purpose.

If the other party is willing to submit, then everyone will be happy, and arrangements will be made for them to settle and work near the mine.

If the other party is unwilling, then "reason with them".

Lin Yu has many ways of "reasoning":

Lin Ya's artillery barrage is one example of this.

Lin Shan's Five Elements magic follows the same principle.

Lin Duo's time-stealing is a principle.

Lin Qing's summoning from the Netherworld is based on a principle.

Lin Hui's large mechanical army follows the same principle.

The Taotie opening its mouth to reveal its abyss-like throat is also a kind of logic.

Over the course of two months, not a single member of the alien race could withstand these "reasons" for more than ten minutes.

As a result, more than a hundred foreign tribes all submitted to the government.

Moreover, during the expansion, Lin Yu discovered three new source crystal mines.

Although the reserves of these three mines are not as abundant as those of the first one, they are still quite considerable.

Lin Yu immediately seized all three mines and then mobilized the "voluntarily surrendered" alien races to mine them.

The stone turtle is very strong and is responsible for carrying ore.

The lightning sable is fast and is responsible for transportation within the mine.

There is also a different race called "Groundhogs," who are skilled at digging holes and were assigned to develop the mines.

Another alien species called "Lava Lizards" are naturally resistant to high temperatures and are assigned to be in charge of the initial smelting of ores.

There is also a race called "Crystal Bees" that can secrete a special mucus that can increase the purity of source crystal ore.

……

Each alien race utilizes its own strengths, with clear division of labor and astonishing efficiency.

Lin Yu moved them all to live near the mine, so they could guard the mine and make it easier for them to work.

As a result, four settlements gradually formed around the four source crystal mines.

At first, they were just simple camps, but as more and more alien races moved in, these camps began to expand, slowly turning into towns, and then from towns into cities.

Stone-shelled tortoises used their thick shells and mud to build sturdy walls.

Lightning ferrets use their speed to deliver messages and supplies between cities.

The burrowing rats dug out a network of underground tunnels that connected the four cities.

Lava lizards used their high temperatures to build smelters and forges.

Crystal bees use their mucus to build crystal-clear structures, which have become the most eye-catching sight in the city.

There are also the "Silkworm Tribe" who can weave, using their silk to create exquisite fabrics.

The "Honey Ant Tribe," who can brew wine, use the nectar they collect to make fragrant and delicious wine.

The "Wood Elf Clan," skilled in planting, cultivated vast tracts of farmland and orchards around the city.

……

Four cities rose up from the ground in this way.

These diverse ethnic groups exchanged goods and engaged in trade, gradually forming a complete urban cluster.

The foreign tribes earned their wages through labor, and then used those wages to buy food and daily necessities.

Some opened shops, some opened restaurants, some opened blacksmith shops, and some opened tailor shops.

The streets were bustling with people.

Occasionally you can see a stone tortoise leisurely strolling around, carrying a bunch of newly bought things on its back.

Occasionally, you can see a few lightning ferrets chasing and playing on the rooftops, moving so fast that you can only see afterimages.

Occasionally, you can see a swarm of crystal bees flying in the sunlight, their wings reflecting a rainbow of colors.

Occasionally, you can see members of the Wood Elf tribe setting up stalls on the street, selling fresh fruits and vegetables they grow themselves.

……

A scene of prosperity and flourishing.

Of course, a city cannot exist without order.

Lin Yu entrusted the task of maintaining order to Lin Hui's mechanical legion.

Mechanical hounds patrol the streets, floating cannon arrays provide aerial surveillance, heavy fortresses are stationed at the four city gates, and giant mechs occasionally take a stroll on the city walls to demonstrate their presence.

When dealing with matters involving mechanical organisms, they are naturally unyielding and enforce the law impartially.

Any alien race that dares to cause trouble will be captured on the spot and sent to "labor reform"—that is, to work in the mine for three days for free.

At first, some alien races were skeptical and, relying on their strength, wanted to challenge the authority of the mechanical legion.

Without exception, they were all thoroughly subdued.

The most famous one was a "violent ape tribe" that came from afar.

They are enormous and incredibly strong. Their leader consists of over a hundred ferocious apes, each of which is level 70 or higher.

As they passed through one of the cities, they saw the bustling scene and, harboring malicious intentions, decided to rob someone and run away.

The leader of the raging apes led his men into the city, about to make their move—

A mechanical hunting dog appeared in front of it.

The leader of the raging apes laughed and kicked out.

Then it found itself surrounded by a pack of mechanical hounds.

Ten, twenty, fifty, one hundred...

They came from all directions, and their numbers grew larger and larger.

The ape leader tried to run, but suddenly dozens of floating cannons appeared in the sky, all pointing at it.

It wanted to resist, but from the direction of the four city gates, four heavily armored fortresses rose up simultaneously, and the giant cannons began to charge.

It wanted to beg for mercy, but the giant mech on the city wall had already jumped down, and the twenty-meter-tall steel giant stood in front of it, looking down at it.

The leader of the raging apes fell silent.

More than a hundred monstrous apes were surrounded by the mechanical legion, trembling in fear.

Finally, they were all sent to the mine and worked for free for six months.

From then on, no foreign tribes dared to cause trouble in the city.

The reputation of the mechanical legion resounded throughout the entire region.

……

The four cities gradually prospered.

Intermarriage between different races led to the birth of new mixed-race groups.

The offspring of the stone turtle and the lava lizard inherited both the stone turtle's thick defenses and the lava lizard's heat resistance, and were called "lava turtles," becoming the most popular workers in the mine.

The offspring of the Lightning Sable and the Crystal Bee inherits both the Lightning Sable's speed and the Crystal Bee's flying ability, and is called the "Crystal Lightning Sable," making them an excellent candidate for delivering messages.

The descendants of the Wood Spirit Clan and the Silkworm Clan are skilled in both planting and weaving, producing exceptionally lush crops and exquisitely woven fabrics.

……

Lin Yu watched all this with mixed feelings.

He just wanted to accumulate more wealth for his unborn child.

Unexpectedly, as they accumulated, they created a prosperous urban area where hundreds of ethnic groups coexist.

……

The border guards have been bored out of their minds lately.

In the past, guarding the border was a tough job. Every few days, foreign tribes would come to harass them, either by raiding outposts or attacking patrols, resulting in many deaths every year.

What now?

Forget about harassment, we can't even see a trace of any other race.

Occasionally, a few people from other tribes would approach the border, not to launch a surprise attack, but to buy things.

Yes, to buy things.

Those foreign tribesmen, carrying large and small bundles, arrived at the border city and shouted in a broken human language, "Open the city gates! We've come to sell our goods!"

"Stone-shelled tortoise shells! Lightning ferret pelts! Crystal bee slime! They're all very cheap!"

The defenders were initially very wary, fearing it might be a trap.

Later, it was discovered that they were indeed there to sell things.

Moreover, the products they sell are of very good quality and the prices are cheap.

One soldier couldn't resist, so he bought a piece of stone tortoise shell, made it into a shield, and found it to be even sturdier than the military-grade ones.

So the soldiers on the border began to do business with the foreign tribes.

You sell and I buy, we exchange goods and services, and our relationship becomes more and more harmonious.

Later, the border guards discovered that they no longer needed to patrol.

Because those other races were even more proactive than them.

The lightning sable roams around the border every day, reporting any unusual activity it sees immediately.

The stone-armored tortoise lies at the border gate, and where it lies is like a fortress.

The burrowing rats dug a ring of tunnels underground, and any enemy that tried to sneak in from underground could not escape their surveillance.

What the garrison soldiers did every day was stand on the city walls, watch the foreign tribes bustling about, and then sigh:

"Are we here to guard the border, or to retire?"

General Zhang couldn't help but laugh when he heard this.

He stood on the city wall, looking at the four bustling cities in the distance, his heart filled with emotion.

Once upon a time, the border was the most dangerous line of defense for China, where soldiers sacrificed their lives every day.

What now?

The border became the safest place.

Those alien races that once threatened humanity are now Lin Yu's slaves. They not only refrain from causing trouble, but also actively help him guard the area.

And all of this is because of that young man named Lin Yu.

He looked at his advisor beside him: "What has Lin Yu been busy with lately?"

The staff officer reported: "I heard his pregnant wife is about to give birth, and he's been staying with her these past few days."

General Zhang nodded, his eyes full of respect.

……

Inside the villa.

Lin Yu sat on the edge of the bed, holding Lin Xue's hand.

Lin Xue's belly was already quite large, and she radiated maternal glow.

Lin Ya, Lin Duo, Lin Shan, Lin Qing, Lin Hui, and Taotie all stood around, watching nervously.

Lin Huan carried hot water, Lin Yue held a towel, Lin Su carried a medicine box, and Lin You floated in mid-air, ready to deal with any emergencies.

Dr. Qian is giving Lin Xue a final check-up.

He straightened up, smiled, and said to Lin Yu, "Captain Lin Yu, don't worry, everything is normal."

"Mrs. Lin is in good health, and the baby in her belly is also doing very well."

Lin Yu breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Xue looked at him with a faint smile on her lips.

"Master, are you nervous?"

Lin Yu nodded and said earnestly, "How could I not be nervous about becoming a father for the first time?"

Lin Xue gently squeezed his hand.

Lin Hui lay on the edge of the bed and asked in a childish voice, "Master, Master, when will the baby come out?"

Lin Yu calculated the time: "It should be in the next few days."

Taotie poked its head out from the side and whispered, "May I see the baby?"

Lin Yu smiled and ruffled its fur.

"Of course, you are the baby's aunt."

Taotie was stunned for a moment, then blushed.

Inner monologues flooded the screen:

"Auntie... I'm the baby's auntie... I'm so shy... but so happy..."

Lin Ya raised her hand: "I'm the baby's aunt!"

Lin Duo whispered, "Duo'er, Duo'er is also an auntie..."

Lin Shan closed the book and said calmly, "Me too."

Lin Qing held Lin Yu's arm, her eyes fixed on Lin Xue's belly, and said a complete sentence, which was rare for her: "When the baby comes out, Qing'er will hold him more. You can't take him from Qing'er."

Looking at them, Lin Yu felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

Outside the window, the lights of four cities shone brightly.

Those foreign tribes who were once enemies but have now submitted are protecting this land in their own way.

And his child is about to be born on this land.