Chapter 2911: Town Infrastructure Construction Proceeds Happily 34

The strange monster led Jin Chen's group to the core of the crystal stone area.

Here the light is rich, casting a seven‑colored halo, and clusters of variously shaped crystal stones grow—far purer and more precious than the mottled crystals the outpost teams fought over.

"This place is……"

Houzi stammered, his eyes fixed.

"So many crystal stones." Ruo Qing murmured; as a healer, she could more keenly sense the gentle yet powerful healing energy contained in these crystals, a priceless treasure.

The people of Flowing Fire Base were so excited their whole bodies trembled.

They never dreamed that following Jin Chen and Huo Zhaoye would not only let them safely enter this death‑forbidden zone, but even be taken straight to its very heart—it was like a pie falling from the sky.

But why them, of all people?

Whether they were locals from North Town and South Town or newcomers clinging to Flowing Fire Base for protection, everyone harbored that question.

Lord Huo was strong and a rare leader, yet to think he could make such an obviously beyond‑reason, awe‑inspiring terrifying beast submit and even offer up its most precious crystals……

No matter how you look at it, this is utterly unbelievable.

Could Lord Huo truly possess some hidden talent that makes the strange monster obey him so docilely?

Or perhaps……

Everyone's gaze, unbidden, drifted again to the ever‑calm Jin Chen standing quietly beside Huo Zhaoye, his expression Calmness.

It seemed that since he arrived in North Town, many impossible things had become possible.

"What are you staring at?" Jin Chen tilted his head slightly, scanning the dazed faces, "Bag them up."

Everyone: "……"

Houzi was the first to snap out of it, slamming his thigh: "Exactly! Bag them! Don't space out—stay alert! Pick the biggest, purest‑energy ones!"

"A Li, Xiao Wu, you go over there! Watch the surroundings!"

"Ruo Qing, Qiao Mei, you handle the sorting!"

"Flowing Fire Base brothers, stop staring—pitch in, and whoever sees gets a share!"

Before coming, they'd imagined the worst outcome being total annihilation, the best being to fight their way out with just a few edge crystals.

Who would have thought they could now mine in the very heart of the ore field as easily as picking up stones?

When the Flowing Fire Base folks got permission, they were overjoyed, shouting as they joined in, full of vigor.

To get a share, and such a huge share at that—this trip was an absolute windfall!

Only one person was out of step with this bustling, enthusiastic atmosphere.

Lu Jun walked with his head down toward a cluster of crystals, still lost in the shock of his fiancé's revelation, and didn't watch his step—he almost tripped over a protruding crystal.

Lu Jun lifted his head and met Jin Chen's expressionless face.

"Take care of your own business."

Jin Chen didn't want that stupid dragon to cause trouble now and jeopardize his relationship with Yan Tenggu.

If the Earth Spirit can still return, he could help out at the Quick Transmigration Bureau.

Jin Chen gave a little clever push, shoving Lu Jun aside.

Lu Jun staggered, then steadied himself right in front of Yan Tenggu.

Their eyes met.

Yan Tenggu's lips twitched as he tried to explain, a hint of panic in his gaze.

Lu Jun turned his gaze away before Yan Tenggu could speak.

Yan Tenggu had dodged Lu Jun's eager gaze many times before, but this time it was Lu Jun who looked away first.

He realized that another's avoidance could hurt this much, Yan Tenggu thought for no reason.

"Why didn't you say?" Lu Jun suddenly asked.

Yan Tenggu blinked: "What?"

"Why didn't you say you have a fiancé?"

Lu Jun turned his head, stared at Yan Tenggu, and squeezed the words out between his teeth.

He felt like an idiot, giving his all to others, only to find the person already engaged—and worse, the captain of a major power like the Five Elements Base!

All his recent closeness and overtures—what did they mean to her? A joke?

After Lu Jun finished his questioning, seeing Yan Tenggu's face go pale, he felt his tone too harsh, bit his back teeth, and stepped back two paces to put distance between them.

"Forget it, now isn't the time to talk about this."

Lu Jun certainly didn't want to stand here under everyone's eyes and question himself like a spurned lover.

He turned, crouched by another crystal cluster, grabbed a tool, and began mining with his head down, his motions somewhat rough.

As if he bore a grudge against those innocent crystals.

Yan Tenggu reached out to grab his hand, but it froze mid‑air and then fell limp.

The engagement—he had never agreed to it and had always looked for a way out, but… seeing Lu Jun like this, every explanation felt pale and powerless.

Not far away, the strange monster tilted its head, stretched out a forepaw, and poked Lu Jun in the back from behind.

Lu Jun was startled, a jolt running through him, and almost jumped!

"Holy shit!" he exclaimed, whirling around to meet a beast's eye larger than his own head, burning with dark‑gold flames.

Lu Jun: "!!!"

His heart stopped for an instant, cold sweat instantly soaking his back.

What does this monster want!

The strange monster found his frightened reaction amusing, letting out a muffled chuckle that hinted at a touch of human‑like pleasure.

Then it retracted its claw, lowered its head, and, like eating candy, nibbled three bites of the crystal stones.

Lu Jun: "……"

Everyone: ……

On the other side, Huo Zhaoye stood on a slightly higher rock, also observing that strange creature.

Its attitude toward Jin Chen, its attitude toward itself, and that earlier near‑playful teasing of Lu Jun……

This is certainly not just a simple tamed beast; its intelligence is obviously extremely high.

After observing for a while, Huo Zhaoye walked over to Jin Chen's side.

Jin Chen leaned against a slanted metal post, his posture relaxed as he looked over.

What's wrong?

"You know it." Huo Zhaoye snapped out of his initial shock; upon reflection, the strange creature's special attitude toward him, actively offering the core crystal, most likely wasn't because of himself but because of…… Jin Chen.

His Jin teacher, ah.

Just how many secrets are there that he doesn't know?

Hearing that, Jin Chen lazily lifted his eyes, looked at Huo Zhaoye, and said, "Mnhm."

Huo Zhaoye's heart gave a heavy thump.

Although he had already guessed it, receiving confirmation still stirred an indescribable turmoil in his heart.

Jin Chen slightly straightened up, walked to Huo Zhaoye's front, and adjusted his collar.

"But no matter what," Jin Chen raised his eyes, meeting Huo Zhaoye's deep gaze, his voice softening, "Lord Huo, you are the one who tamed it."

Huo Zhaoye froze.

Jin Chen's fingertip lightly brushed his brows and eyes, then he continued, "How interesting, isn't it."

How interesting, in the abandoned experimental area where all the large and medium bases gather, under the gaze of so many eyes.

Ordinary and unremarkable, the Lord of Peace Town, who is unheard of, tamed this strange beast that no one could possibly tame.

From now on, upon the wasteland, everyone must remember Peace Town, and even more so remember Huo Zhaoye.

This is a grand, silent coronation.

In fact, when he passed by and heard those people say there was a strange creature here, Jin Chen had already entertained this idea, at most costing a bit of stamina.

But Jin Chen hadn't expected that this strange creature would, without his permission, come to the small world as a gluttonous monster.

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value +8, total 90!】