Seeing me return, Luo Yaqin's expression became a little disappointed. "Are you preparing to leave?"
"If this matter isn't resolved, I'm afraid I won't be able to stay here at ease," I said with an apologetic smile.
"I want to go with you!" Luo Yaqin said earnestly.
"No," I refused flatly. "There are more people here, at least guaranteeing safety. If you come with me, the opponents I'll have to face will be far stronger than any before!"
I knew very well that since Vixi had already said that even as an experimental subject, its combat power would certainly not be comparable to a human's.
If I brought Luo Yaqin along, I couldn't guarantee her safety.
Luo Yaqin opened her mouth several times, wanting to say more, but in the end, she didn't.
I took out a bottle. Inside was the Water of Life, of which there wasn't much left from what I had brought out initially.
"Take this with you. If you get injured or are short on food, drink this. Just a small sip," I said seriously.
"I don't need it. I have food and drink here, so don't worry," Luo Yaqin knew how precious this item was, so she didn't accept it.
"Take it with peace of mind!" I said sternly. "Also..."
I took out a few more small bottles.
These bottles weren't large; they were made of glass. If one looked closely, they would see a faint green energy inside.
However, to Luo Yaqin, there was nothing inside.
"Take these too. If you encounter danger or an unsolvable problem, just smash them!"
"What is this?" Luo Yaqin asked.
"These things are quite powerful. I estimate their power might even surpass that of a hand grenade!" I said, then placed a hand on Luo Yaqin's body.
Faint green energy enveloped her. "Use them without worry; they won't harm you!"
This energy would last for at most one month. After a month, I would have to return to replenish it for her.
With this layer of energy protection, she wouldn't be injured even if she broke the bottles.
Although I had a certain degree of trust in the natives and the mercenaries here, I had to ensure Luo Yaqin's absolute safety no matter what.
"You really don't need to do this..." Luo Yaqin began, "I can protect myself..."
"But I'm not at ease," I said with a smile, then took out two handguns and handed them to Luo Yaqin. "I remember you know how to use these..."
"Mm!" Luo Yaqin nodded.
"Remember, even if I'm working hard to maintain order, human nature cannot be ignored," I said, looking at Luo Yaqin. "You must remember, if anyone threatens you, kill them without hesitation!"
"This..." Luo Yaqin frowned slightly.
"If you don't kill him, he will kill you, and even threaten me!" I said with a serious expression.
Luo Yaqin nodded. "I remember!"
I checked to ensure nothing was missed before feeling relieved.
"Also, wait here. If you encounter any dangerous situation, don't hesitate. Just hide underground!" I added.
"When... when will you come back?" Luo Yaqin asked after a moment's hesitation.
"I'll resolve it as quickly as possible, but don't worry, I'll definitely come back within about a month!" I said seriously.
"Mm... I... I'll always wait for you!" Luo Yaqin said, her tone exceptionally sincere.
I hugged Luo Yaqin and nodded.
In the afternoon, I accompanied her for a walk, then made her a delicious steak on the boat, and we had a candlelight dinner together.
Then, we spent a tender night on the boat.
The next morning, while Luo Yaqin was still fast asleep, I left.
After walking a few steps, I saw Lin Chun, fully armed.
This guy was indeed over the top. He wore a bulletproof vest, a steel helmet, carried an assault rifle and a rifle on his back, and had two daggers stuck in his boots.
Each side of his waist had a handgun ready.
His pockets were bulging, and judging by their shape, they contained bullets.
"Aren't you tired like this?" I asked.
"You'd better prepare yourself too..." Lin Chun said with a smile. "I know we probably won't be back for a while, so I'm bringing enough supplies at once!"
"But won't it be too tiring to walk like this?" I asked helplessly.
After all, there was no transportation in this place, only our feet...
"What does it matter if it's tiring? Being tired is definitely better than losing your life!" Lin Chun said.
"Just bring a handgun, nothing else..." I said seriously. "If the problem can't be solved with a handgun, it can't be solved with other weapons either..."
"This..." Lin Chun hesitated for a moment, but then followed my suggestion. However, he absolutely refused to put down the bullets. After he put down the other weapons, we set off.