The ultimate Valkyrie has fallen for me

Although he has fully grasped the combat techniques through the mysterious tattoos, he still needs to develop basic muscle memory in order to use them freely in actual combat.

Therefore, in the days that followed, Lu Yuan spent almost all his time practicing the Hundred Steps Divine Fist and the Panlong Golden Bell Cover.

More than half a month passed in the blink of an eye, and the atmosphere in the commando unit gradually became tense.

The end of the month is approaching.

This means that the monthly betting battle is about to begin.

Whether they are advanced martial artists with seven or more meridians or newcomers who have just joined the team, they are all actively preparing.

Lu Yuan didn't think much of it. After all, with his current strength, although he couldn't sweep through the entire commando team, there were definitely no more than three people in the team who could rival him.

"They're here."

That evening, Lu Yuan returned home from get off work as usual, and the doorbell rang just after he finished dinner.

"Azure Phoenix".

When they opened the door, they were surprised to see Ye Qingluan.

Lu Yuan then remembered that Ye Qingluan had also applied for housing and was now living in Xingchen Jiayuan, but not in the same building as Lu Yuan.

Although they lived in the same neighborhood, they could usually meet at the clubhouse, and there was nothing special going on, so neither of them had ever visited the other's home.

"Please come in quickly."

Ye Qingluan came to visit suddenly, I don't know why.

Lu Yuan didn't think much of it and smiled as he let the person in.

Speaking of which, Ye Qingluan is probably the person he is closest to in the special operations team.

The two not only came from the same training camp, but were also roommates in the same dormitory. Moreover, they had helped and supported each other, and it would not be an exaggeration to call them close comrades-in-arms.

As for Shen Qiubing, although they met in the training camp and had more contact with Lu Yuan after joining the special operations team, there was always a gap between them because of what happened during the final test.

"Have some water."

Lu Yuan took a bottle of water from the refrigerator for Ye Qingluan, sat down on the sofa next to her, and said with a smile.

"By the way, I heard you brought your aunt and uncle over too."

"Um."

Ye Qingluan nodded and said in a soft voice.

"You know, we're just a branch of the Ye family, and we didn't have a good life in the Ye family before. Although my current situation isn't great either, it's still better than staying in the Ye family."

"Um."

Lu Yuan nodded. Every family has its own troubles, and being born into a large family also brings unexpected worries and difficulties.

If that weren't the case, the Ye family would also be one of the seven major martial arts groups in Chongming Base City, so why would Ye Qingluan come to the Starry Sky Club?

"I'll go visit my uncle and aunt sometime."

"Then tell me in advance so I can prepare."

"We're already so familiar with each other, why would we need to prepare anything special?"

Lu Yuan smiled and then asked.

"By the way, is there something you need from me?"

"Um."

Ye Qingluan nodded, took out a box from beside her, and placed it on the coffee table in front of her.

Lu Yuan had seen the box from the beginning, but Ye Qingluan didn't mention it, so he didn't ask.

Judging by its appearance, it should be for him.

Lu Yuan glanced at Ye Qingluan, then reached out and opened the box.

"This is……"

A black vest, but not an ordinary vest.

Similar to a bulletproof vest, but lighter and thinner, it offers greater protection. Its function isn't just bulletproof, but also to withstand sharp weapon strikes and provide considerable cushioning.

This is a piece of equipment!

Although it is only of soldier grade, its quality is relatively high, and it is no less than Lu Yuan's Dragon-Capturing Gloves.

"What's wrong with you?"

Lu Yuan then turned to Ye Qingluan, his face showing confusion.

What does it mean that Ye Qingluan suddenly brought out this piece of equipment?

"For you."

Ye Qingluan didn't waste any time and just smiled and said something.

Lu Yuan's eyes widened slightly, then he quickly shook his head and pushed the box back in front of Ye Qingluan.

"I can't accept it!"

Lu Yuan estimated that it would take at least four or five hundred points to exchange for this equipment.

Even if Ye Qingluan wasn't robbed in the quiz, she only had 200 points. To collect the remaining points, she would need to complete at least a dozen more tasks!

It's important to understand that Ye Qingluan doesn't have a powerful patron like Shen Qiubing to rely on. With such frequent missions, she has no choice but to take on more demanding and dangerous jobs.

It can be said that Ye Qingluan earned this equipment with her blood and sweat, so how could Lu Yuan accept it?

"The end-of-month gambling battle is about to begin, and you need this equipment."

Ye Qingluan pushed the box back, her attitude resolute.

Hearing this, Lu Yuan couldn't help but smile.

"You're also a member of the special operations team, and you'll be participating in the end-of-month gambling battle too, so you'll need equipment as well, right?"

"I'm not like you!"

"How are they different? You have a fourth-grade martial vein, while I only have a first-grade one?"

"no."

Ye Qingluan paused slightly, afraid of hurting Lu Yuan's pride, before continuing.

"Lin Hao, the key issue is Tang Guangming; they're all plotting against you."

"So, given Tang Guangming's strength, do you think having one more piece of equipment would be useful?"

"While this equipment isn't enough to fight Tang Guangming, it can at least protect you somewhat!"

Ye Qingluan was anxious. In fact, she had been feeling uneasy ever since she heard the news of Lu Yuan's assassination.

That's why she worked so hard to complete tasks, hoping to exchange for a protective item for Lu Yuan.

Although I missed it, the betting battle is about to begin at the end of the month, which is just in time.

"After all, potions cannot be used in the end-of-month duels."

"Ha, so you also think that I defeated Lin Hao and the others because of the drugs."

"I……"

Ye Qingluan opened her mouth, but for a moment she didn't know what to say.

This isn't just what everyone says; more importantly, given Lu Yuan's own strength, how could he possibly defeat Lin Hao, or even repel Tang Guangming, who has already opened eight martial meridians?

If she said it directly, she was afraid of hurting Lu Yuan's pride.

After all, he was willing to use drugs with strong side effects just to save face, so he must have a very strong sense of pride.

"Come with me."

Although Ye Qingluan didn't say anything, her meaning was already very clear.

Lu Yuan smiled, too lazy to explain further, and simply stood up.

Ye Qingluan paused for a moment, then subconsciously stood up and followed Lu Yuan.

A moment later.

The two walked out of the training room.

"How is this possible..."

Ye Qingluan's expression was complicated; she had not yet recovered from the shock she had just experienced.

She had already opened three martial meridians, yet she couldn't even withstand a single punch from Lu Yuan!

Most importantly, Lu Yuan actually used his protective qi to protect his body, which means that he has already opened four martial meridians!

True Qi can be amplified with potions, but the number of martial veins cannot be faked.

Imagine, Lu Yuan, who has already opened four meridians, would he need to use a potion to deal with Lin Hao?

Moreover, when he dealt with Lin Hao, he didn't even use his burst of energy.

This shows they have enough confidence in their own abilities and disdain using them.

"Now you can rest assured."

Back in the living room, Lu Yuan smiled and returned the equipment to Ye Qingluan.

"But there's still Tang Guangming!"

Ye Qingluan came to her senses, her face still full of worry.

Even though Lu Yuan has already opened four meridians, Tang Guangming is an eight-meridian martial artist.

But then Ye Qingluan was taken aback again. If Lu Yuan was just an ordinary four-meridian martial artist, how could Tang Guangming have shattered his true qi golden dragon back then?

Lu Yuan didn't need to use any medicine to deal with Lin Hao, so he certainly didn't when fighting Tang Guangming either.

"Could it be?!"

Thinking of this, Ye Qingluan's eyes widened instantly, and she looked at Lu Yuan with a face full of shock.