118: Chapter 118 This is our secret

Then, he stood up and dusted off his clothes.

"Let's go," he said indifferently, "It's time to retrieve the treasure."

Ye Qingxue, Luo Qinghan, Tang Shiyun, and Qin Ziyan watched him nervously.

Lin Yuan walked toward the spatial rift.

That multicolored rift was still suspended in the air, emitting an alluring glow.

Three Superpower Awakening Stones were quietly floating inside the rift, along with dozens of A-rank evolution cores.

Lin Yuan walked into the rift without hesitation.

The interior of the spatial rift was filled with distorted energy fluctuations, but for Lin Yuan, who possessed SS-rank Lightning Control, this amount of energy was nothing.

He reached out and stored all three Superpower Awakening Stones and the A-rank evolution cores into his system space.

Then, he walked out of the rift.

Everyone held their breath.

Lin Yuan looked at Qin Ziyan and took out one Superpower Awakening Stone from his system space.

"This is for you," he said calmly, "Consider it the military's share."

Qin Ziyan was stunned.

She hadn't expected Lin Yuan to voluntarily give her one.

Knowing the strength Lin Yuan had just displayed, he could have easily kept all the treasures for himself, and no one would have dared to object.

Yet, he had voluntarily given one to the military.

Qin Ziyan took the Superpower Awakening Stone, a look of gratitude and complex emotions flashing in her eyes.

"Th... thank you..." Her voice trembled slightly.

Lin Yuan nodded, then looked at Ye Qingxue.

He took out the second Superpower Awakening Stone from his system space and handed it to her.

"This is for you."

"Let it make you stronger."

Ye Qingxue took the Superpower Awakening Stone, moved.

"Lin Yuan... Thank you... I will become stronger to protect you."

Lin Yuan smiled and reached out to pat her head.

"Silly girl."

Then, he looked at Luo Qinghan.

Luo Qinghan was stunned for a moment.

Lin Yuan took out the last Superpower Awakening Stone from his system space and handed it to her.

"This is for you."

Luo Qinghan looked at the Superpower Awakening Stone, her eyes complex.

She hadn't expected Lin Yuan to give her one, especially since they were merely in a cooperative relationship.

And this was a Superpower Awakening Stone, a priceless treasure.

Luo Qinghan was silent for a few seconds, then took the stone.

"I don't need your charity, I could have taken it myself..." she said coldly, but there was no hint of refusal in her tone.

Lin Yuan smiled: "I know, but this is what you deserve."

Luo Qinghan looked at Lin Yuan, her gaze even more complex.

Tang Shiyun stood to the side, watching as all three Superpower Awakening Stones were distributed.

A trace of disappointment flashed in her eyes.

Although she knew she and Lin Yuan were just friends with a verbal agreement, for some reason, seeing the other women receive treasures left a bitter taste in her mouth.

Lin Yuan glanced at her, then said indifferently: "Shiyun, come with me for a moment."

Tang Shiyun was stunned.

Shiyun... Her heart suddenly raced.

He... he wanted to see her alone? Why?

Lin Yuan didn't explain and walked straight toward a secluded corner deep in the ruins.

Tang Shiyun hesitated for a moment, but eventually followed.

Xiao Haner wanted to follow, but Tang Shiyun stopped her with a look.

The two walked into an abandoned building.

It was quiet, just the two of them.

Sunlight shone through the broken windows, casting mottled light and shadows on the floor.

Lin Yuan turned around and looked at Tang Shiyun.

He took an A-rank evolution core from his system space and handed it to her.

"This is for you."

Tang Shiyun was stunned, then took the evolution core.

She whispered: "Th... thank you... But why did you give it to me separately..."

Lin Yuan didn't answer.

He suddenly reached out and gently pinched her chin, forcing her to look up at him.

Tang Shiyun's pupils dilated.

Her cheeks flushed instantly, but strangely... she didn't resist.

She was even trembling slightly.

Lin Yuan looked at her with deep eyes: "Were you angry when you heard what those people said earlier?"

Tang Shiyun bit her lip, her eyes reddening: "I... of course I was angry... They treated me like goods... like a trophy that could be distributed at will..."

Lin Yuan's thumb gently rubbed her chin.

The movement was light but carried a sense of control.

"Then how do you feel..." his voice was low, "when I said you were my woman earlier? Are you angry?"

Tang Shiyun's body trembled.

Her face turned even redder.

"I... I..."

She wanted to say she was angry, but the words wouldn't come out because she realized she wasn't angry at all.

In fact... there was even a hint of secret joy.

A smile curled on Lin Yuan's lips.

His fingers traced her cheek, then gently pinched her earlobe.

"Mmm..." Tang Shiyun let out a faint, trembling sound.

Her legs went weak, and she almost couldn't stand steady.

A flash of surprise crossed Lin Yuan's eyes.

"You... are your body this sensitive?"

Tang Shiyun lowered her head in shame, her voice trembling: "No... it's not... I'm just..."

But her physical reaction betrayed her.

Lin Yuan suddenly let her go and took a step back, looking at her with an amused expression.

"Interesting..."

Tang Shiyun was released, and a flash of disappointment actually crossed her eyes.

She immediately realized her reaction and covered her face in shame.

Oh my god... What was I thinking just now... I actually... hoped he would continue?

Lin Yuan keenly captured her reaction.

His eyes became even more amused.

"Do you..." he stepped closer, his voice low, "hope I continue?"

Tang Shiyun shook her head in panic: "No... no! Don't talk nonsense!"

But her voice lacked any conviction.

Lin Yuan smiled.

He stepped closer again, his voice even lower: "Then let me try again."

He reached out and gently held the back of her neck, applying slight pressure with a sense of control.

Tang Shiyun went completely soft.

Her eyes were unfocused, her breathing rapid.

She didn't resist at all; instead... her body leaned forward slightly, as if craving more.

Lin Yuan was shocked.

This big star from before the Apocalypse... this high-and-mighty young lady... actually had this kind of trait?

He let go and looked at Tang Shiyun's ashamed and disappointed expression.

His impression of her had completely changed.

"Interesting..." Lin Yuan said indifferently, "It seems you are more special than I imagined."

Tang Shiyun lowered her head in shame.

Her voice trembled: "You... don't tell anyone... Please..."

Lin Yuan reached out and gently stroked her hair.

The movement was gentle but carried a hint of indulgence.

"Don't worry. This is our secret."

Tang Shiyun looked up at Lin Yuan.

A flash of gratitude and complex emotions crossed her eyes.

She realized... she had absolutely no resistance against this man.

And... she seemed to... like this feeling.

She liked the feeling of being controlled by him.

This discovery made her both ashamed and excited.

Lin Yuan turned around, ready to leave.

"Let's go. Don't keep the others waiting too long."

Tang Shiyun followed behind him.

Her heart was pounding like a drum, and her cheeks were still flushed.

She knew... her feelings for this man were no longer just those of a simple friend.

It was... something deeper.