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

A year is neither a long nor a short time.

But for Lin Yu, this year was exceptionally fulfilling.

The pace of external expansion has never stopped. Those foreign tribes with ulterior motives, after "friendly communication" failed, all became Lin Yu's experience points.

Sky Clan, Flying Lion Clan, Long-Toothed Clan, Ghost-Faced Ape Clan...

One by one they submitted, one by one they became a member of the City of a Hundred Tribes.

Within the areas ruled by humans, internal development is also thriving.

With more than a dozen source crystal mines operating day and night, Lin Yu can receive hundreds or even thousands of source crystals every day.

The warehouse was piled high with those glittering stones, making Taotie's mouth water, but Lin Yu didn't let it eat a single one—it used them all for cultivation.

A source crystal is absorbed, and energy surges into the body.

The absorption of ten source crystals caused a slight warming sensation in the meridians.

After absorbing one hundred source crystals, his aura began to rise.

With the absorption of a thousand source crystals, the signs of a level breakthrough are becoming increasingly apparent.

Absorption of 10,000 source crystals —

On this day, Lin Yu sat cross-legged in the cultivation room of the villa, surrounded by fragments of source crystals.

His eyes were closed, and his breath was as deep as an abyss.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes.

In that instant, an invisible wave emanated from him, causing the entire villa to tremble slightly.

The door to the training room was pushed open, and Lin Xue was the first to rush in.

"Owner?!"

Lin Yu stood up and stretched his limbs.

"It's alright, I've broken through."

Lin Xue was stunned.

She sensed the aura emanating from Lin Yu, an aura so powerful that even she, a level 90 Holy Heart Punisher, felt a chill run down her spine.

"Master, what level are you now?"

Lin Yu smiled faintly.

Level 101.

Lin Xue's pupils contracted slightly.

Level 101.

That's the upper limit of human development.

Since ancient times, no one has ever been able to break through this limit.

But Lin Yu did it.

……

The news caused an uproar throughout the villa.

Lin Ya was the first to rush in, her eyes wide with surprise: "Master! You're really level 101?!"

Lin Yu nodded.

Lin Duo peeked out from behind the door, whispering, "Master is so amazing..."

Lin Shan closed the book, a rare look of surprise on her face: "The human level cap is 100, an ironclad rule that has remained unchanged for tens of thousands of years. The fact that the Lord was able to break through means that there is something special within him."

Lin Qing held Lin Yu's arm, her eyes were deep and unfathomable, but the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned.

Lin Huan smiled gently: "Congratulations, Master."

Lin Yue jumped up excitedly: "Great! Master is even stronger!"

Lin Su said in a soft, sweet voice, "Master, Su'er has made you some nourishing soup..."

Lin You floated in the air, her transparent fingertips drawing a light screen: "According to data analysis, Master's physical combat power alone has already surpassed that of a level 120 Overlord-level magical beast."

Vera bowed slightly: "Congratulations, Creator."

The gluttonous beast tumbled in from outside the door, jumped into Lin Yu's arms, and looked up: "Master, I'm hungry..."

Lin Yu smiled and ruffled its fur.

"Let's go eat."

……

The beast girls also want to level up.

However, unlike Lin Yu, they cannot directly absorb source crystals. To level up, they can only rely on high-level experience potions refined by Lin Su.

The preparation of this potion requires many rare materials.

There are a lot.

The list Lin Su compiled was so extensive that it filled three pages.

Lin Yu looked at the list and fell silent.

"Are these materials easy to find?"

Lin Su shook her head and said softly, "Most of them are deep within the Starfield Battlefield, outside of human-controlled areas. And they're all very rare; some even need to be stolen from alien tribes..."

Lin Yu thought for a moment and looked at Lin Qing.

Lin Qing was holding his arm, her eyes filled with a melancholy.

"Qing'er, I'm leaving this matter to you."

Lin Qing's eyes lit up.

"I will certainly carry out my master's orders."

For the next month, the entire eastern part of the Starfield Battlefield was in turmoil.

Lin Qing, accompanied by her Netherworld servants, stormed out of the human-controlled area and began a frenzied "plundering journey".

The first stop was the "Purple Shadow Wolf" tribe, 1,500 kilometers from the border.

This tribe is known for its speed, and its leader is a level 90 Purple Shadow Wolf King, who commands more than 300 Purple Shadow Wolves.

They occupy a valley abundant with "Shadowweed"—one of the essential ingredients for high-level experience potions.

When Lin Qing arrived at the valley with his Netherworld servants, the Purple Shadow Wolf King was sunbathing.

It saw Lin Qing and lazily raised its eyelids.

"Human? No, not human... You are the controller of the Abyss?"

Lin Qing gazed at it intently, a smile playing on her lips.

"Good to know. Hand over the Shadow Grass, and I might spare your lives."

The Purple Shadow Wolf King laughed.

"Just you alone? I have three hundred men under my command, you—"

Before it could finish speaking, a huge black gate of light appeared behind it.

Behind the door lies an endless abyss.

Countless creatures of the underworld poured out of the gate—ghosts, bone dragons, death knights, vengeful spirits, liches, vampires…

Densely packed, blotting out the sky and the sun.

The Purple Shadow Wolf King's smile froze.

It looked at the creatures of the Netherworld, then at Lin Qing, then back at the creatures of the Netherworld, and its legs began to go weak.

"I...I'll pay..."

A minute later, Lin Qing left the valley with a full load of Shadow Grass.

Behind them, the Purple Shadow Wolf tribe was in ruins, with three hundred Purple Shadow Wolves huddled together, trembling, thankful to be alive.

……

The second stop was the "Red Flame Lion" tribe, located 2,000 kilometers from the border.

This tribe is known for its ferocity, and its leader is a level 95 Crimson Lion King, who commands more than 500 Crimson Lions.

They occupy an active volcano, where "fire lotus"—another essential ingredient—grows in the crater.

When Lin Qing arrived at the foot of the volcano with his Netherworld servants, the Crimson Flame Lion King was bathing in the lava.

It saw Lin Qing, who stood up from the lava, his whole body engulfed in flames.

"Human! How dare you trespass into my territory! You're courting death!"

Lin Qing gazed at it silently.

She simply raised her hand.

Behind them, the enormous black portal opened once more.

This time, it wasn't just ordinary Netherworld creatures that emerged—

There was also a huge skeleton, wearing a tattered black robe and holding a huge scythe.

A projection of the god of the underworld.

Although it only possesses one percent of the original body's power, it is still enough to crush any creature below level 120.

The Crimson Lion King was stunned.

As it looked at the skeleton and felt the oppressive aura emanating from the depths of its soul, its legs went weak and it knelt down.

"S-Sir, have mercy on me..."

Lin Qing said quietly, "Hand over the Fire Lotus."

The Crimson Lion King nodded frantically.

Ten minutes later, Lin Qing left the volcano, still covered in flames.

Behind them, the Crimson Lion tribe was deathly silent, with all five hundred Crimson Lions lying on the ground, not daring to lift their heads.

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

In one month, Lin Qing swept through more than thirty alien tribes.

Some voluntarily surrendered and obediently handed over the materials.

Some tried to resist, but were overwhelmed by the army of the Underworld.

Some tried to escape, but were caught by the lightning ferret and brought back for "education".

Lin Qing's name quickly spread throughout the eastern part of the Starfield Battlefield.

"That green-haired woman is a devil!"

"She has an endless army behind her! They're impossible to defeat!"

"I've heard there's an even more terrifying force behind her; even the God of the Underworld listens to her!"

"Never mess with her! Run away if you see her!"

The alien races turned pale at the mention of the blue light; upon seeing its distinctive dark green glow, they would flee in terror.

Lin Qing paid no attention to these rumors.

She only cares about one thing—

Master, have you collected all the materials?

……

A month later, Lin Qing returned to the villa.

She stood in front of Lin Yu and handed him a spatial ring.

"Master, the materials are all inside."

Lin Yu took the ring and used his mental power to probe it, where he saw a mountain of various rare materials.

Shadow Grass, Fire Lotus, Ice Heart Flower, Lightning-Struck Wood, Wind Spirit Stone, Earth Marrow Liquid...

Everything on the list was neatly stacked, and there were more than enough of it.

Lin Yu raised her head and looked at Lin Qing.

Lin Qing still held his arm, her eyes were deep and unfathomable, but there was a faint smile on her lips.

That smile contained pride, a desire for credit, and a hint of anticipation.

Lin Yu smiled and ruffled her hair.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Lin Qing's eyes curved slightly.

"Serving the master is not hard work."

Lin Su watched this scene from the side, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

Her relationship with Lin Qing has never been good.

She is a fox spirit, naturally possessing a hint of "tea flavor," and her speech and actions are always soft and gentle, making people want to protect her.

But Lin Qing wasn't buying it.

Every time she got close to Lin Yu, Lin Qing's eyes would turn exceptionally cold, making her feel uneasy all over.

She thought Lin Qing would take the opportunity to make things difficult for her.

But to her surprise, Lin Qing merely glanced at her and said indifferently:

"Here are the materials. Work hard on making the medicine."

Lin Su was stunned.

Lin Qing ignored her and continued to stand there quietly, holding Lin Yu's arm.

Lin Su looked at her profile and suddenly realized—

Her belly seemed to be slightly protruding.

Lin Su's pupils contracted slightly.

Qing'er...is she pregnant?

Lin Su guessed correctly.

Lin Qing is pregnant.

Not only Lin Qing, but also Lin Shan, Lin Huan, and Lin Duo are pregnant.

Lin Xue was the first to discover this.

That morning, Lin Shan didn't get up early to read as usual, but instead lay in bed, her face somewhat pale.

Lin Xue went to call her for dinner and found her covering her mouth, looking like she was about to vomit.

"Shanshan, what's wrong?"

Lin Shan shook her head and said calmly, "It's nothing, I probably didn't sleep well last night."

Lin Xue looked at her, remained silent for a few seconds, and then called over Dr. Qian.

After taking Lin Shan's pulse, Dr. Qian looked at her with a strange expression.

"Miss Lin Shan, you are... pregnant."

Lin Shan was stunned for a moment.

Then the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, revealing a very faint smile.

"Thanks."

In the following days, Lin Huan and Lin Duo also developed similar symptoms.

Dr. Qian examined each patient individually and confirmed each one's condition.

They're both pregnant.

The last one is Lin Qing.

After taking Lin Qing's pulse, Dr. Qian coughed lightly, looking at Lin Qing's melancholy gaze.

"Miss Lin Qing, you're pregnant too."

Lin Qing didn't say anything, but looked down at her stomach, then looked up at Lin Yu.

There was smugness, satisfaction, and a hint of "you can't escape now" in his eyes.

Lin Yu stood to the side, completely bewildered.

Four.

Four at once.

Including Lin Xue, that makes five.

He rubbed his temples, feeling a bit of a headache.

In the days that followed, Lin Yu was extremely busy.

Every day, as soon as I open my eyes, I have to start planning my day.

In the morning, I'll play with Lin Li for a while first.

The little guy is over a year old now. He can walk, run, and talk. Every day when he opens his eyes, he looks for "Dad".

Then I went to Lin Shan's room.

She still enjoyed reading after she became pregnant, but Lin Yu wouldn't let her sit for long periods and would always persuade her to get up and move around.

Then go to Lin Qing's room.

She became even more clingy after she got pregnant, wanting to be with Lin Yu 24/7.

Every time Lin Yu went there, she had to be held by her for at least half an hour before she could get away.

Next up is Lin Huan.

She remained gentle even after becoming pregnant, but Lin Yu knew she was also a little uneasy, so every time she visited, she would talk to her and comfort her to not be nervous.

Finally, there's Lin Duo.

She became more timid after becoming pregnant, always worried that she wouldn't be able to take good care of the baby.

Every time Lin Yu visited, she would encourage her and tell her, "You are the best."

After one round, most of the day had passed.

In the afternoon, I still had official business to attend to—reports from those alien tribes, statistics on the production of source crystal mines, border defense deployments, and the occasional visits from powerful human figures.

Even at night, there is no peace.

Because there are still four beast girls who are not pregnant.

Lin Ya, Lin Yue, Lin Su, and Lin You all felt they were being "treated differently".

"Master!" Lin Ya was the first to protest, "Why do Sister Xue'er and the others all have babies, but I don't?"

"Don't you like me?"

Lin Yu: "..."

"Master..." Lin Su leaned closer in a soft, sweet voice, "Su'er also wants to have a baby for Master..."

Lin Yu: "..."

"Master!" Lin Yue was even more direct, "I have class tonight! No, I have class for a whole week!"

Lin Yu: "..."

Lin You floated in the air, her transparent fingers tracing streaks of light on a screen: "According to data analysis, the master recently allocated 73.5% less time to non-pregnant members than to pregnant members. This constitutes serious unfair treatment."

Lin Yu: "..."

The Taotie nestled in his arms, saying gloatingly, "Master, you seem quite busy."

Lin Yu stroked its fur and sighed.

He suddenly felt a pang of nostalgia for the old days.

Back then, it was just Lin Xue all by herself; it was so easy.

What now?

Five pregnant women, four women who want to get pregnant, one baby boy, and one gluttonous creature that might get hungry at any moment.

He felt like he was being completely drained.

Fortunately, Yan Shuang arrived at that moment.

The vice-captain of the "Dawn" battle group, the woman who has always had feelings for Lin Yu.

She stood at the villa entrance, looking at Lin Yu with sparkling eyes.

"Captain Lin Yu, it's been a long time."

Lin Yu nodded: "Deputy Regiment Commander Yan, is there something you need?"

Yan Shuang took a deep breath and said seriously, "The Starry Mystic Realm is about to open."

Lin Yu was stunned for a moment.

"Starry Realm?"

"Yes." Yan Shuang nodded. "One of the most mysterious and dangerous secret realms in the Starfield Battlefield. It is said that there are relics of ancient gods inside, and there is a chance to obtain 'divine artifacts'—equipment that can defy fate."

She paused, then added, "The Starry Realm opens once every hundred years, and each time it only lasts for one month. If you miss this one, you'll have to wait another hundred years."

Lin Yu remained silent for a few seconds.

A magical artifact?

It sounds pretty good.

and--

He glanced at the beast girls behind him.

Five pregnant women, four women who want to get pregnant, one son, and one gluttonous beast.

He definitely needs to catch his breath.

"Okay," he said. "I'll go."

……

After the news spread, the beast girls reacted in different ways.

Lin Xue looked at him, remained silent for a few seconds, and then nodded.

"Go ahead, Master. I'll take care of things at home."

Lin Ya pouted, "Isn't Master taking me with him?"

Lin Yu ruffled her hair: "You stay here and watch the house."

Lin Shan closed the book and said calmly, "Please take care on your journey, Your Excellency."

Lin Duo whispered, "Master...come back soon..."

Lin Qing clung to his arm, her eyes filled with longing: "Master, come back soon. Qing'er is waiting for you."

Lin Huan smiled gently: "Don't worry, Master, we will take good care of ourselves."

Lin Yue patted her chest confidently: "Leave the household to us!"

Lin Su said in a soft, sweet voice, "Master, Su'er has prepared some tonics for you. Remember to take them on the journey..."

Lin You floated in the air: "I will monitor my master's movements 24 hours a day."

Vera bowed slightly: "Vera will stay behind and be ready to respond at any time."

The gluttonous beast nestled in Lin Yu's arms, tilting its head back: "Master, shall I go too?"

Lin Yu thought for a moment and then shook her head.

"You stay and protect them."

Taotie paused for a moment, then nodded.

"Alright. I will protect my sisters."

Lin Yu ruffled its fur.

Finally, he walked up to Lin Li and squatted down.

The little guy was staring at him with wide eyes.

"Daddy has to go away for a while. Be a good boy/girl at home and listen to Mommy, okay?"

Lin Li blinked, then reached out her little hand and grabbed his finger.

"Dad...come home soon..."

Lin Yu's heart softened, she picked him up and kissed his little face.

"Okay, Dad will definitely come back soon."

……

Three days later, Lin Yu and Yan Shuang met at the border.

The "Dawn" battle group has dispatched a ten-person squad, all of whom are elites at level 60 or above.

Yan Shuang looked at Lin Yu with anticipation in her eyes.

"Captain Lin Yu, we are so grateful for your help this time. With you here, our chances of obtaining the artifact are much greater."

Lin Yu waved her hand: "Don't say that, I want a divine artifact too."

Yan Shuang smiled.

The group boarded the warship and flew towards the entrance of the Mysterious Star Realm.

Behind us, the border grew ever more distant.

Lin Yu stood by the porthole, looking at that familiar land, and a sense of reluctance welled up in her heart.

But more than anything, there is anticipation.

artifact.

Relics of ancient gods.

I wonder what I'll encounter this time.

……

Inside the villa, Lin Xue stood by the window, watching the warship disappear into the horizon.

Lin Qing walked to her side, unusually not hugging Lin Yu's arm—because Lin Yu wasn't there.

She looked out the window and said softly, "The master is gone."

Lin Xue nodded.

Lin Ya sat on the sofa, holding a bag of potato chips, unusually not eating any.

Lin Duo hid in a corner and whispered, "Master...come back soon..."

Lin Shan closed the book and said calmly, "It's only a month, it'll be over quickly."

Lin Huan smiled gently: "Yes, a month has passed very quickly."

Lin Yue and Lin Su were busy in the studio, but they would occasionally look up at the window.

Lin You floated in the air, her transparent fingertips drawing out streaks of light that displayed the location of the warship.

Vera stood in the courtyard, silently gazing into the distance.

The Taotie nestled beside the oak tree, its small, fluffy body trembling slightly.

Lin Li reached out her little hand and stroked its fur.

"Sister Taotie, don't cry..."

Taotie was stunned for a moment, then blushed.

"I...I didn't cry..."

It buried its face in its paws and muttered something.

Lin Li laughed and said in a childish voice, "Sister Taotie is shy..."

The Taotie became even more embarrassed.

But for some reason, the reluctance in my heart seemed to have faded a bit.

One month.

The owner will be back soon.