277: Chapter 277 With me here, you'll have a hard time dying.

The night was like ink, dotted with stars.

The boisterous victory celebration finally came to an end.

After the revelry, the base fell into a peaceful silence, with the scent of roasted meat and the sweetness of fruit wine still lingering in the air. Most of the Female Warriors were tipsy and had returned to their rooms to rest.

Only in one bedroom in the Core Zone of the base, the lights were still on.

Luo Qinghan sat on the edge of the bed, clutching the black Void God Crystal tightly in her hand.

The crystal was ice-cold, yet it made her palms slightly sweaty.

"Refine it... He wants to personally protect me while I do it..."

Luo Qinghan muttered to herself, her cold, beautiful face now flushed with an imperceptible blush.

As a Reborn Person, she knew the value of this God Crystal better than anyone else.

In her past life, this was a supreme treasure that even the top powerhouse known as the "Emperor of Spatial Power" dreamed of.

For its sake, it even triggered a war between two super bases, resulting in hundreds of thousands of casualties.

Yet now, Lin Yuan had tossed it to her as casually as if he were throwing away trash.

That nonchalant attitude not only didn't make her feel slighted, but instead made her feel a deep sense of...

being spoiled by his domineering nature.

"Guji..."

Little Seven poked its fluffy white head out from her arms, took a cautious look at the door, and then shrank back.

It was still trembling.

Clearly, the psychological trauma Lin Yuan had inflicted during the day was too great, and it hadn't recovered yet.

"Knock, knock, knock."

Just then, a gentle knocking sound rang out.

It was simple and casual.

But in the silent night, it was like a thunderclap, causing both Luo Qinghan and Little Seven to shudder simultaneously.

Little Seven kicked its legs out and immediately entered "playing dead mode" again, its tongue lolling out halfway; its acting skills were at an Oscar-winning level.

Luo Qinghan took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart.

"Come... come in."

The door was pushed open. Lin Yuan walked in.

He had just showered; his hair was damp, and he was wearing a loose bathrobe with the collar slightly open, revealing a solid chest.

That lazy, casual appearance lacked the murderous aura of slaughtering the beast tide during the day, replaced by a lethal dose of masculine hormones.

Luo Qinghan only glanced at him once before quickly averting her gaze.

This man... dressing like this in the middle of the night, was he testing her willpower?

"Not asleep yet?"

Lin Yuan closed the door casually and set up a soundproofing barrier.

This practiced movement made Luo Qinghan's heart beat even faster.

A soundproofing barrier... a man and a woman alone... late at night... the atmosphere was absolutely loaded!

Although she had seen the world before her rebirth, when it came to romance, she was as innocent as a blank sheet of paper.

"Hus... Husband."

Luo Qinghan called out, stuttering slightly.

Although she was already used to this address, saying it in such a private space made her feel an inexplicable sense of shame.

"Hmm."

Lin Yuan walked to the bedside, glanced at the God Crystal she was clutching until it was hot, and a smile curled at the corners of his lips.

"Why are you so nervous? I'm not going to eat you."

As he said this, he reached out, wanting to pat Luo Qinghan's head.

Luo Qinghan subconsciously closed her eyes, her eyelashes trembling slightly.

However, the expected touch did not land on her head.

Lin Yuan's hand veered off and grabbed the long ears of the "dead rabbit" in her arms.

"Yo, this rabbit is sleeping quite soundly, isn't it? As it happens, I heard spicy rabbit heads are quite delicious, especially mutated ones; the brains should be quite nourishing."

Lin Yuan lifted Little Seven by its ears and shook it in the air.

"Squeak!!!"

Little Seven, which had been playing dead, instantly came back to life.

It let out a shrill scream, its four legs kicking wildly in the air, and its two red eyes filled with terror.

If translated, it was probably shouting: 【Help! Someone's killing a rabbit! There's no humanity left! Mistress, save me!】

"Pfft."

Luo Qinghan couldn't help but laugh out loud.

With this laugh, the initially tense and awkward atmosphere instantly dissipated significantly.

She gave Lin Yuan a reproachful look and reached out to save Little Seven: "Master, stop scaring it. It's naturally timid."

Little Seven shrank back into Luo Qinghan's arms, turning its butt toward Lin Yuan, trembling.

Too scary! This man is simply a devil!

It had used the "Turtle Breathing Technique" to feign death just now, even stopping its heartbeat, yet he had seen through it at a glance!

Lin Yuan shrugged and pulled over a chair to sit opposite the bed.

"Alright, let's talk business."

Lin Yuan put away his joking expression, and his gaze became serious.

"Are you ready? The energy in this Void God Crystal is very violent. With your current constitution, absorbing it forcibly carries risks."

Luo Qinghan also said seriously: "I am ready. As long as I can become stronger, this little risk is nothing."

In this Apocalypse, weakness is the original sin.

She didn't want to hide behind Lin Yuan forever, being a vase that could only be protected.

"With me here, it's hard even if you want to die."

Lin Yuan said calmly, his tone extremely arrogant.

Subsequently, he pointed to the center of the bed: "Sit cross-legged, sink your energy into your dantian, and place the God Crystal between your hands."

Luo Qinghan followed his instructions.

She sat cross-legged on the soft bed, her hands folded, holding the black crystal.

She took a deep breath and began to circulate her Superpower core.

"Hum—"

With the guidance of her Superpower, the Void God Crystal began to tremble slightly.

Wisps of black mist drifted out from the crystal, drilling into her body along her arms.

That was the power of pure spatial laws!

"Ugh..."

Luo Qinghan let out a muffled groan, her beautiful eyebrows knitting together.

Pain! Excruciating pain!

It felt like countless tiny knives were cutting through her meridians along her blood vessels.

Spatial Power was inherently one of the sharpest and most domineering forces in the world.

To master it, one must endure its baptism.

In just a few seconds, fine cold sweat had broken out on Luo Qinghan's forehead.

Under her previously fair skin, black currents could be vaguely seen darting around.

Her body began to tremble uncontrollably.

That was a sign of energy overload!

Advancing above S-rank was never as simple as eating or drinking; every step was like dancing on the edge of a cliff.

"Keep your focus, don't let your mind wander."

Just when Luo Qinghan felt she was about to be torn apart, a calm voice rang in her ears.

Immediately after, a large, warm hand pressed against her back.

"Boom!"

A vast, sea-like Spiritual Power instantly surged into her body.

That was no ordinary Spiritual Power.

That was a domineering force carrying Lin Yuan's will!

In the face of this force, the Spatial Power that had been rampaging and celebrating inside Luo Qinghan's body...

...was like a primary school student encountering a principal, instantly behaving itself.

If Luo Qinghan's Superpower was a babbling brook, then Lin Yuan's power was the Yangtze River.

The great river swept up the brook, forcibly clearing all blocked meridians.

"Ah~"

The pain of being torn apart vanished instantly, replaced by an indescribable sense of clarity.

Luo Qinghan couldn't help but let out a soft moan.

The voice was charming and melodious, appearing exceptionally... ambiguous in this silent room.

Outside the door.

Ye Qingyue, who was just about to return to her room to sleep, suddenly stopped as she passed by.

Her body stiffened.

Because she sensed that Brother Lin Yuan's aura was in Luo Qinghan's room.

Late at night. A man and a woman alone. A soundproofing barrier.

Ye Qingyue's originally gentle smile gradually froze, and a hint of dark emotion flashed in the depths of her eyes.

She silently approached the door.

Although there was a soundproofing barrier, Lin Yuan had not set it to maximum power in order to perceive the outside situation.

Vaguely, she heard a sound...

"It hurts... be gentle..."

Ye Qingyue's nails dug deep into her palms.

That was Luo Qinghan's voice.

That woman... was monopolizing the Master again.

"Heh..."

She chuckled, her smile eerie and pathological.

It was clearly agreed that everyone was the Master's woman, and everyone should share his favor equally.

But why... why could Luo Qinghan always get more of the Master's attention?

Was it because her cold face could better arouse a man's desire for conquest?

A flash of madness crossed Ye Qingyue's eyes.

However... it didn't matter.

She had plenty of time.

She would use her gentleness, her Healing Ability, and everything she had...

...to make the Master understand who was the one who loved him the most and was the most suitable for him.

Ye Qingyue muttered in a low voice, then turned and left.

Her figure disappeared at the end of the corridor, leaving behind only a series of faint footsteps and an unsettling aura.

The next morning.

The atmosphere today was exceptionally lively, and everyone was surrounding Luo Qinghan, looking envious.

Because just a moment ago, Luo Qinghan had demonstrated her new skill, Spatial Folding.

She had forcibly expanded the capacity of her space backpack, which could originally only hold a car, to the extent that it could hold a tank!

This was simply an artifact for moving!

"Sister Qinghan, this skill of yours is too awesome! In the future, when we go out to scavenge for supplies, we won't even need to bring a truck!"

"Yeah, yeah, just shove things in your pocket and leave; it's a divine skill essential for zero-dollar shopping!"

The women chattered excitedly.

Although Luo Qinghan kept a calm expression on her face, the smile in the corners of her eyes couldn't be hidden.

She looked at Lin Yuan, who was eating porridge.

Lin Yuan put down the bowl and wiped his mouth.

"Since everyone is full, let's get to work."

He stood up and scanned the room.

"Today's main task is to inspect the underground ecosystem."

"In the few days I was away, I heard that the girls from the Wood and Earth elements came up with some new tricks?"

"Let's go, take me to see them."