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Looking at Zhou Jinlu's pale face, Lu Yao felt a strange unease.

Cold sweat still clung to his forehead, and every step he took was difficult because his leg had been hastily immobilized. Yet he insisted on pretending to be nonchalant and maintaining his composure in front of her, just so she wouldn't worry.

"Zhou Jinlu," she called softly.

He looked up, met her gaze, and a gentle smile appeared on his lips.

"Um?"

Lu Yao didn't say anything, but simply reached out and gently pressed his shoulder, helping him sit back down.

"Don't move." Then she squatted down beside him, her gaze fixed on his injured leg.

Zhou Jinlu was about to say something, but was interrupted by her next action.

Lu Yao reached out and carefully untied the rough fasteners. When her fingers touched his swollen calf, she could clearly feel his muscles tense for a moment.

"You need a doctor." Even though Lu Yao wasn't a doctor, just looking at Zhou Jinlu's leg injury, she knew very well that they couldn't delay any longer.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Jinlu's smile froze slightly for a moment.

He knew, of course, that he needed a doctor, but in this barren star system, in this place where the Zerg had just ravaged, let alone a doctor, even the most basic medical supplies were a luxury.

"It's alright," he reassured Lu Yao. "Once that man gets the terminal, we'll contact the person in charge, and everything will be fine."

Lu Yao looked at him but didn't reply.

She knew he was comforting her.

It will take the man three days to get the terminal, and even if he manages to contact someone after three days, the fastest rescue will take several more days.

Can Zhou Jinlu's leg hold up until then?

"You wait here." She stood up, her gaze falling on the gray expanse of sky and earth outside the door. "I'll go find someone."

"Yaoyao!" Zhou Jinlu subconsciously tried to get up, but the movement aggravated his injured leg, and the intense pain made him gasp.

Lu Yao turned around and saw that his face was frighteningly pale, and his forehead was covered in even more cold sweat.

"What are you doing!" She walked back a few steps, pressed him back into place, and said with a hint of annoyance, "I was just looking around to see if there was anyone who could help, not going to my death."

Zhou Jinlu gripped her wrist, his grip tightening slightly.

"It's not safe here," he said in a hoarse voice. "I'm worried about you going out alone."

Lu Yao looked down at his hand holding hers. His hand was cold, and his knuckles were slightly white, clearly indicating that he was trying hard to suppress the pain.

She didn't pull away, but simply sat down again beside him.

"Then let's go together," she said. "I'll help you, and we'll walk slowly."

Zhou Jinlu was slightly taken aback.

"you……"

"I'm worried about you being here alone." Lu Yao interrupted him, looked up, and met his light brown eyes. "Instead of me worrying about you outside, let's act together. At least I can keep an eye on you."

Zhou Jinlu's Adam's apple bobbed.

After a few seconds, he finally nodded in agreement.

"it is good."

Lu Yao curved her lips into a smile and reached out to support his arm.

"Slower."

Zhou Jinlu supported himself on the ground and, with her help, slowly stood up.

The moment his injured leg touched the ground, intense pain spread from the wound, making him freeze for a moment, but he gritted his teeth and didn't make a sound.

Lu Yao felt the tension in his body and increased the pressure in her hands.

"Lean on me," she said. "Don't try to tough it out."

"It's alright." Zhou Jinlu shook his head. Lu Yao was already pregnant, and he couldn't let her suffer too much.

The two came out of the wooden house. Lu Yao carefully helped Zhou Jinlu. It was gray and gloomy outside. All around them were withered grass, sand and rocks.

The most common sight around them were dilapidated wooden huts like theirs. Some people outside noticed them and looked over.

Lu Yao observed the clothing of these people but did not see any other stranded "travelers" like them.

Just as Lu Yao was thinking about what to do...

Not far away, several dilapidated hovercars were driving towards them, raising clouds of dust that blotted out the sun, and the roar of their engines grew louder and louder.

"Are they coming for us?" Lu Yao's voice was a little tense.

Zhou Jinlu gripped her hand tightly, his gaze fixed on the approaching cars.

"Don't be afraid," his voice was hoarse. "I'm here."

The hovercar stopped a dozen meters away from them, the door opened, and several men dressed in variegated clothes jumped out.

The leader was a bald man with a burly face, carrying a metal rod. He glanced at Lu Yao and Zhou Jinlu, then tilted his head back at the man behind him: "They're the ones with the diamonds, Indians?"

The man called "Ah San" was the same man who had come to collect rent from them before. Upon hearing this, he nodded obsequiously, "Yes, yes, Brother Tiger, it's those two! Old Guai saw it with his own eyes, the diamond on that pocket watch was so big!"

He gestured exaggeratedly, his eyes practically overflowing with greed.

Tiger Brother's gaze returned to Lu Yao and Zhou Jinlu, scrutinizing them carefully.

Then, grinning lewdly, he said, "You two fat sheep in distress, hand over the goods, or you'll be sorry!"

Zhou Jinlu was not surprised by this situation, but knowing that this might happen, they had no choice as newcomers to the area.

All I can say is that they lost their gamble.

Zhou Jinlu reached for his pocket watch, intending to throw it over, but Lu Yao grabbed his hand, saying, "You can have the watch, but what about what we want?"

As if he hadn't expected her to speak, the bald man sneered, "Little wench, trying to take things from us!"

As soon as the bald man finished speaking, his group of henchmen behind him started making a ruckus, their laughter rough and unrestrained.

Lu Yao did not back down. She stood beside Zhou Jinlu, supporting him with one hand while firmly holding down the pocket watch he was about to throw with the other.

"We don't need much," she said calmly. "One diamond, a terminal that can connect to the federal mainnet, and a doctor to treat my friend's leg."

The bald man paused for a moment, then laughed even louder.

"Little wench, do you know who you're talking to?" He tapped his palm with the metal rod, took two steps closer to Lu Yao, and said, "Your lives are both in my hands now. You want to negotiate with me?"

Zhou Jinlu subconsciously pulled Lu Yao behind him, but she gently pressed down on his arm.

Lu Yao met the bald man's cloudy eyes without the slightest fear.

"So what? This place has just been attacked by the Zerg. An army will probably be here soon. Are you sure you won't leave any traces of what you've done? Let me tell you the truth: many people are looking for us. If nothing happens to us, all of you will have to pay with your lives."

"If you release us, you will surely reward us handsomely afterward. Even if you want to leave here, returning to the Federation Star will not be a problem. I think you are smart people."

The bald man stopped in his tracks.

He squinted and stared at Lu Yao for a few seconds, and had to admit that this little girl was very good at talking.