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Chapter 6: What If Luo Yu Encounters Danger When I'm Not Around?

“You guys, keep an eye on this place. Don’t let me catch you slacking off,” Seele sternly ordered the Wildfire members who had been lazing around.

“Yes, Sister Seele!” they quickly straightened up, promising compliance.

Luo Yu’s intention in running the hotel was to have a venue for charity. However, it couldn’t remain idle and was also run as a regular hotel, earning a good reputation. Seele didn’t want any troublemakers disrupting it, both for the sake of Boulder Town and because she believed Luo Yu didn’t deserve such treatment.

“Let’s go.” After ensuring everything was in order, she turned to Luo Yu.

Luo Yu nodded, ready to leave.

At that moment, Sampo raised his hand like a student with a question, smiling awkwardly. “Um… Mr. Luo Yu, Sister Seele, we have some other business to attend to, so we won’t be joining you.”

Then he turned to Luo Yu, “Mr. Luo Yu, let’s meet at the usual place later. I’ll be there soon.”

He had other businesses to tend to. He wasn’t just doing volunteer work; he had to make a living, transporting goods between the Upper and Underworlds.

Laughing, Sampo waved and hurried off.

Seele frowned, muttering, “What’s he up to? Never mind… I don’t care about his business.”

She wasn’t interested in his whereabouts, only concerned because they relied on Sampo’s route to the Overworld. If he wasn’t around, they’d have to wait.

“Let’s go.” Luo Yu said, noticing her furrowed brow, he added with a smile, “Don’t worry, I trust my old friend.”

“Trust him?” Seele looked at Luo Yu with a ‘Are you an idiot?’ expression.

“Luo Yu, don’t trust Sampo too much. Despite his friendly facade, he has plenty of bad intentions. Wildfire caught him doing illegal things several times. Be careful not to get tricked by him.”

Seeing Luo Yu’s confused expression, Seele grew anxious. Someone as naive as Luo Yu could easily be taken advantage of by Sampo.

No way. The thought of Sampo cheating Luo Yu made her angry. Next time, she’d beat him up and assign someone to watch him closely.

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As they walked, they didn’t encounter any trouble. However, Luo Yu felt several malicious gazes along the way, appearing periodically.

Clearly, those watching had ill intentions but didn’t act, likely due to Seele’s presence. He glanced at her, noticing her vigilant eyes scanning the surroundings.

In the Underworld, Seele had earned her fearsome reputation. Many had suffered at her hands, and no one dared to provoke her now, preferring to avoid her.

A Pathstrider was a formidable force against ordinary people.

It was like a pro player wreaking havoc in a newbie village—utter carnage with no one able to put up a fight. Moreover, Seele, being a Path of the Hunter adept at using quantum energy, had unparalleled speed and power. 

With quantum traversal, her burst speed was several times faster than a bullet, appearing like teleportation to ordinary eyes. In battle, she mowed down enemies effortlessly, making it clear why the drifters feared her.

However, the atmosphere between Luo Yu and Seele was somewhat awkward during their walk. 

Seele wasn't much of a conversationalist, and Luo Yu's occasional glances made her feel even more uncomfortable. She decided to break the silence with a random topic.

“So, what do you usually do in the Overworld?”

Luo Yu thought for a moment before replying. “Mostly business dealings. In my free time, I like to read books and participate in or organize charity events.”

Seele wasn’t surprised by his wealth, but her brows furrowed at the mention of reading. She couldn't stand the idea of those complex, profound books. “Do people in the Overworld even need help?” She sneered at the mention of charity.

Luo Yu smiled and explained, “We assist certain families, such as those who’ve lost their breadwinners in accidents or the families of fallen Silvermane Guard. Recently, I’ve been raising funds to help build a museum.”

Hearing about aiding poor families and the relatives of martyrs seemed in line with what Luo Yu would do, and Seele nodded. Then she coughed and casually asked, “What exactly is a museum?”

“It’s a place where we display historically significant, meaningful, or rare and precious items for people to see, to appreciate history, and to relax,” Luo Yu explained.

Seele pouted, “Hmph, typical Overworld nonsense, having the time and money for such useless pastimes.”

Trying to make a girl who grew up in the chaotic Underworld understand Overworld pursuits was a futile effort. Luo Yu, being educated properly, knew the positive significance of a museum. But how could he explain this to Seele without overwhelming her with societal values she couldn’t accept?

“Think of it like the boxing club in Boulder Town—it has its value.”

Just as people need material fulfillment, they also need mental and emotional enrichment.

“A boxing club? That’s even worse!” Seele’s disdain grew. She already hated that place with its beast-like fights and the crazed shouting of spectators.

Luo Yu: “…”

Forget it, he decided not to explain further.

After walking for a while and resting at their destination, they finally saw Sampo hurrying over, carrying two mysterious packages.

After a brief chat with Seele, Luo Yu bid her farewell with a smile. “Alright, I’m off, Seele. Thanks for protecting me along the way.”

“Sure, you… uh…” Seele waved, feeling reluctant to part. She wanted to say something but ended up with a simple, worried reminder: “Just be careful and don’t get tricked, especially by Sampo. He’s not very trustworthy.”

Sampo: “…”

I’m still here…

He glanced at Luo Yu.

Hopefully, Luo Yu doesn’t get too cautious; it would be terrifying if he became any more shrewd.

“Don’t worry, I’ll take care of myself.” Luo Yu waved, looking composed.

Seele, however, was not convinced he could truly protect himself and felt even more worried. She fretted over the dangers Luo Yu might face without her protection, especially in the Overworld, where opportunistic scoundrels were rampant. These concerns kept her up at night.

Watching the two leave, Seele stood for a while, staring at the empty street before sighing and leaving with a worried heart.