167: Chapter 167 This time, I must make a contribution!

At twilight, on the outskirts of the villa area.

The team led by Su Yuyan was slowly returning.

She walked at the very front. The lightning around her had long since faded, but that aloof temperament of hers was even more intense.

Her exquisite face was devoid of expression, and her long, slender phoenix eyes swept across the surroundings, exuding a cold indifference that warned strangers to keep their distance.

Her long black hair fluttered in the wind, outlining a perfect S-shaped curve. Her curvaceous and perky figure was breathtakingly beautiful in the sunset.

At this moment, she was like a high and mighty queen.

Cold, majestic, and inviolable.

Han Bingxin followed behind the team, secretly observing Su Yuyan.

"So, Sister Su Yuyan is usually like this..."

She thought to herself.

During this Eastern District mission, she had been observing these goddesses the entire time.

Especially Su Yuyan.

This top warrior under Lin Yuan possessed strength so powerful it made one despair.

More importantly, it was her temperament—arrogant and cold, as if she were born to stand above everyone else.

"No wonder Lord Lin Yuan likes her so much..."

Han Bingxin bit her lip, a trace of disappointment flashing in her eyes.

By comparison, she seemed like nothing.

Just then—the villa gate opened.

Lin Yuan stood at the entrance, looking calmly at the returning team.

"Lin Yuan!"

The next second, Han Bingxin saw, to her shock—

Su Yuyan, who had just been as cold as an iceberg...

Changed instantly!

The coldness in her eyes vanished, replaced by overflowing tenderness and joy!

"Lin Yuan~ The mission is complete~"

Su Yuyan trotted over to Lin Yuan, her voice so sweet and soft it gave people goosebumps.

She reached out and gently hugged Lin Yuan's arm, rubbing against him like a little kitten:

"I'm so tired~"

That face, which had been cold and majestic just moments ago, was now full of coquetry and reliance.

It was as if...

She had transformed from a high and mighty queen into a clingy little girlfriend!

"..."

Han Bingxin was completely stunned.

No way...

The contrast was just too huge, right?!

Just a moment ago on the road, Sister Su Yuyan was as cold as an iceberg!

How did she turn into a soft, cute kitten the moment she saw Lord Lin Yuan?!

This... this...

Han Bingxin's worldview was shattered.

She suddenly understood one thing—

These goddesses were powerful figures who stood high above others in front of outsiders.

But in front of Lin Yuan...

They were all just little women!

"Good job."

Lin Yuan said calmly, gently patting Su Yuyan on the head.

Su Yuyan narrowed her eyes in satisfaction, almost melting away.

"Tsk..."

Ye Qingyue curled her lips to the side, obvious jealousy flashing in her eyes:

"Sister Yuyan is really something. She's clearly so strong, so why does she turn into this in front of Brother..."

"Shut up."

Ye Qingxue glanced coldly at her younger sister:

"Do you think you're any better?"

Ye Qingyue's pretty face flushed red, and she immediately fell silent.

The other goddesses saw this scene and showed expressions of being accustomed to it.

Only Han Bingxin...

Her heart received a huge shock.

Lord Lin Yuan's charm...

Was actually this terrifying!

Just then—

Beep, beep, beep!!!

A piercing alarm sounded suddenly!

Everyone's expressions changed!

"Lin Yuan!"

Luo Qinghan rushed out, her expression grave:

"Three B-Rank Evolved Beasts have been discovered on the outskirts! They are approaching the villa!"

"What?!"

Su Yuyan immediately released Lin Yuan, sharp killing intent flashing in her eyes:

"B-Rank Evolved Beasts dare to come here? Court death!"

Ye Qingxue also stood up, the aura of her SS-rank Death Abyss slightly released.

Lin Yuan looked calmly toward the outskirts:

"Interesting."

He could perceive that those three B-Rank Evolved Beasts...

Seemed to be coordinating their attack consciously.

This was impossible in the past.

It seemed the signs of the Apocalypse upgrading had already begun to appear.

"Let's go."

Lin Yuan said calmly.

The goddesses immediately followed.

Han Bingxin bit her lip and followed as well.

She wanted to prove herself!

...

On the outskirts of the villa.

In an open ruin.

Rumble—!!!

Three terrifying figures charged from the distance, and the ground was shaking!

In the very front was a three-meter-tall B-Rank Evolved Beast, a Thunder Eagle!

Its entire body crackled with lightning, its wings spread out to a width of ten meters, and its sharp claws flashed with a metallic luster.

Wisdom flashed in the eagle's eyes; it was clearly not an ordinary Evolved Beast.

The second was a B-Rank Evolved Beast, a Rock Armor Beast!

Its body was covered in thick rock armor, and every step it took left a deep pit in the ground.

Its defense looked extremely terrifying.

The third was a B-Rank Evolved Beast, an Ice Scaled Flood Dragon!

It was seven meters long, covered in ice-blue scales, and constantly spat out cold air from its mouth.

Just being near it, one could feel the bone-chilling cold.

"Three B-Rank..."

Su Yuyan's eyes narrowed:

"And they look intelligent; they know how to coordinate!"

Ye Qingxue sneered:

"So what?"

She slightly released her SS-rank Death Abyss, and a terrifying pressure instantly enveloped the entire scene!

The three B-Rank Evolved Beasts stiffened instantly!

They felt the aura of death!

"Roar—!!!"

The Thunder Eagle shrieked wildly and flapped its wings, rushing toward Ye Qingxue!

It knew this woman was the most dangerous and had to be dealt with first!

Rumble!!!

Countless lightning bolts descended from the sky, shrouding Ye Qingxue!

But the next second—

Swish!

Black energy of death erupted from Ye Qingxue, swallowing all the lightning!

"Mere B-Rank, daring to act presumptuously in front of me?"

Ye Qingxue sneered, raising her hand to unleash a Death Scythe!

Boom!!!

The black scythe slashed toward the Thunder Eagle, and the space itself was vibrating!

The Thunder Eagle tried to dodge in terror, but it was too late!

Swish—!

One strike!

The Thunder Eagle was split in half from the middle!

Blood splattered everywhere!

One-hit kill!

"Hiss—"

The other goddesses were used to it.

In the Shelter, no one could compare to Ye Qingxue's strength except Lin Yuan.

But just then—

The Rock Armor Beast and the Ice Scaled Flood Dragon suddenly changed their targets!

They actually bypassed Ye Qingxue and charged directly at the outer defensive line of the Shelter!

There...

Were a dozen ordinary female Ability Users defending!

"Not good!"

Su Yuyan's expression changed drastically:

"Their target is the ordinary members!"

These two B-Rank Evolved Beasts were clearly intelligent!

They knew Ye Qingxue was too strong and they couldn't beat her.

So they changed strategy to attack the weak point!

"Damn it!"

Xia Bingli flashed, rushing over there.

But the distance was too far!

Rumble!!!

The Rock Armor Beast rammed into the defensive line, and the dozen female Ability Users couldn't block it at all, being sent flying!

The Ice Scaled Flood Dragon opened its huge mouth, and a frost breath erupted!

Just as the dozen women were about to be frozen into ice sculptures—

"Get out of the way!"

A fiery red figure suddenly rushed out!

It was Han Bingxin!

She gritted her teeth, her flames erupting with full force!

Her A-Rank peak fire-attribute Superpower instantly expanded, forming a wall of fire in front of everyone!

Boom!!!

Frost and fire collided, erupting with terrifying steam!

Han Bingxin desperately blocked the Ice Scaled Flood Dragon's attack, buying time for the others!

"Hurry up and go!"

She shouted, veins bulging on her forehead.

A-Rank against B-Rank...

She was no match for it at all!

But she couldn't retreat!

Her companions were behind her!

"Roar—!!!"

The Ice Scaled Flood Dragon was enraged, and its huge tail lashed violently at Han Bingxin!

Bang!!!

Han Bingxin couldn't dodge at all, was struck by the tail, and flew backward!

Pfft—!

Blood sprayed wildly!

She slammed heavily into the ground, her bones almost breaking!

But she gritted her teeth, forced herself to climb up, and stood in front of the crowd again.

"It's... it's not over yet..."

Han Bingxin gritted her teeth, blood flowing from the corner of her mouth.

Her eyes were filled with madness.

This time...

Must perform meritoriously!

She must let Lord Lin Yuan see her efforts!

"Swish—!"

Just then, a black figure flashed by.

Xia Bingli had arrived!

The Shadow Blade in her hand drew a black arc, slashing directly at the neck of the Ice Scaled Flood Dragon!

Chila—!!!

The scales of the B-Rank Ice Scaled Flood Dragon were breached, and blood sprayed wildly!

It screamed, and its huge body fell to the ground!

The battle...

Was over.

Han Bingxin could no longer hold on; her vision went black, and she collapsed.

But before losing consciousness...

She saw it.

Lin Yuan was walking toward her.

"Well done."

That calm voice sounded like heavenly music.

Han Bingxin curled the corners of her lips into a smile, and tears fell from the corners of her eyes.

Finally...

Finally recognized...

Even if it was just a "Well done"...

For her, that was already enough.

...

Villa Hall.

Post-battle statistics.

"Report, in this battle, seventeen female Ability Users were injured, with Han Bingxin being the most seriously injured."

Luo Qinghan reported.

Su Yuyan stood beside Lin Yuan, a trace of hesitation flashing on her pretty face.

She looked at the injured sisters...

And bit her lip.

"Lin Yuan..."

She said softly:

"They are seriously injured... Can we use system supplies to treat them?"

Lin Yuan looked at her calmly.

Su Yuyan's pretty face flushed red, and her voice became quieter and quieter:

"If... if you are willing to save them..."

"Tonight, I will... will do my best to satisfy you..."

After she finished the last sentence, her face was already as red as blood.

Internal monologue: This is a good excuse... exactly what I can use...

The other goddesses' gazes toward Su Yuyan changed.

Sister Yuyan...

Actually took the initiative to make such a request to save people?

But thinking about it carefully...

She's blushing so much, could it be that she's looking for an excuse on purpose?

"Okay."

Lin Yuan said calmly.

He got up and walked toward the room where Han Bingxin was.

Su Yuyan breathed a sigh of relief, but her heart rate accelerated inexplicably.

Tonight...

Hehe...

Ye Qingyue looked at Su Yuyan's expression and curled her lips:

"Hypocritical."

Ye Qingxue sneered: "Do you think you're any better?"

...

Inside the high-end ward.

Han Bingxin lay on the bed, covered in bandages.

Lin Yuan walked in and took out a bottle of d-grade mineral water.

This was a system supply with extremely strong healing effects.

He slowly poured the mineral water into Han Bingxin's mouth.

"Umm..."

Although Han Bingxin was unconscious, her body instinctively swallowed it.

Soon, some color returned to her pale face.

Her injuries healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Well done."

Lin Yuan said calmly.

Although Han Bingxin was unconscious, tears... flowed from the corners of her eyes.

It seemed she had heard it.

In the corner, Xia Bingning watched this scene from afar.

She wanted to get closer...

But the Ice Seal Curse in her body began to act up!

As long as she approached within three meters of Lin Yuan, the curse would automatically activate!

"Ah..."

Xia Bingning bit her lip, only able to watch from afar.

Her heart was in painful despair.

Xia Bingli noticed her sister's abnormality, her eyes complex.

She walked over and said softly:

"Bingning, I will find time to have a good talk with you."

Xia Bingning shed tears.

Xia Muqing walked over, a light of research flashing in her eyes:

"Ice Seal Curse... very interesting..."

She had decided.

She must break this curse!