62: Chapter 62 If it were me, I'd already have two children...

Over the next four days, Lin Yuan's group of four began their return journey.

Along the way, they continued to hunt Evolved Beasts.

Lin Yuan frantically drank d-grade mineral water, his constitution improving at a startling speed.

Day ten, 570.

Day eleven, 580.

Day twelve, 590.

Day thirteen, 600!

Constitution broke six hundred!

This number had already reached a height unimaginable to ordinary people!

Ye Qingxue also drank a hundred bottles every day, her constitution increasing from 280 to 320.

Ye Qingyue increased from 118 to 158.

The strength of the three had already become powerful enough to drive others to despair.

Especially Ye Qingxue.

After she obtained her S-rank Ability, her strength underwent a qualitative leap.

And Lin Yuan also got a good look at how heaven-defying a true S-rank Ability could be!

Day eleven.

With a casual strike, Ye Qingxue destroyed an abandoned building!

The entire building of over ten stories collapsed instantly under her Shadow Attack!

That kind of terrifying destructive power left everyone dumbfounded.

Qin Ziyan led the army following behind on the return journey, and she had been observing Lin Yuan.

She became more and more curious about this man.

His strength was outrageously powerful.

His supplies seemed infinite.

...

Evening of the thirteenth day.

The army and Lin Yuan's group rested among the ruins.

Qin Ziyan hesitated repeatedly but finally made up her mind to approach Lin Yuan.

"Lin Yuan... I want to formally invite you to join the military."

"After joining, you can enjoy residency in the national base, and we'll even give you a villa of no less than 200 square meters."

Her attitude was serious, and her gaze was firm.

Through his contact with Qin Ziyan, Lin Yuan also gained a rough understanding of the country's current situation.

Qin Ziyan's purpose was to check the status of survivors within the city.

As well as to understand what level the Evolved Beasts had reached.

They were the vanguard.

Once the information was obtained, The Authorities would find ways to rescue those survivors to the survival bases built by The Authorities over the past month.

Unfortunately, most survival bases were built in major cities.

Such as Shanghai, Beijing, and so on.

Moreover, the time was too short—only one month—so The Authorities couldn't build many.

Only China, known as the 'Construction Maniac',...

...could build no fewer than two large-scale bases within a month.

If it were any other country,

...trying to build a safe and stable Shelter base in one month would be pure fantasy!

"The military can provide a large amount of resources, intelligence, and even give you a military rank... as long as you're willing to cooperate."

Qin Ziyan continued to entice him.

Lin Yuan leaned against a ruined wall and shook his head coldly:

"I've said it before, I only consider myself and my women."

"I'm not interested in military matters. Your resources, I'll go get them myself."

Qin Ziyan was stunned: "You... don't you consider the future of humanity?"

Lin Yuan sneered: "The future of humanity? What does that have to do with me?"

His voice was very cold, carrying a hint of mockery.

Qin Ziyan bit her lip and remained silent for a long time.

She took a deep breath and suddenly made a bold decision.

"What if... I also become your woman?"

Qin Ziyan's voice trembled slightly, but her eyes were firm.

She knew this was her final bargaining chip.

If even this didn't work, then there was really no other way.

Lin Yuan was taken aback and looked Qin Ziyan up and down.

He had to admit, she was indeed very beautiful.

And extremely bold.

To get him to join the army, she was really going all out...

Qin Ziyan, with her heroic looks, tall and fit figure, and the unique temperament of a soldier...

If it were normal times, Lin Yuan might have been tempted.

But...

Qin Ziyan was quite beautiful, but who among the women around Lin Yuan wasn't a beauty?

More importantly...

Joining the army? Lin Yuan couldn't stand that kind of restricted life.

"Although the conditions you mentioned are very tempting, still!"

"I refuse!"

Qin Ziyan was stunned.

She hadn't expected that even her offer to give herself to him would be rejected.

This blow was greater than any defeat in battle.

She was the Special Operations Team captain of the Jiangcheng Military Region, had a perfect figure, and was an Ability User.

But this man...

...actually rejected her?

Qin Ziyan was silent for a long time before sighing softly: "I understand... everyone has their own choice."

"If you change your mind, remember to tell me!"

Qin Ziyan added; although it seemed impossible, she still wanted to try.

Lin Yuan looked at her with some surprise, not expecting her to say that.

He had thought this female officer would try to feed him empty promises...

...to get him to take the bait.

But she showed great respect.

This was very much to Lin Yuan's taste. He thought to himself that if he had the chance, he would definitely sway this woman to his side...

Qin Ziyan's gaze was complex.

Although Lin Yuan had a different stance, she still admired his strength and honesty.

At least, he wasn't a hypocrite.

He stated his thoughts frankly, without pretending to be noble or righteous.

This kind of candor actually made Qin Ziyan appreciate him a bit.

Other members of the army whispered:

"The captain was actually... rejected?"

"That man is too ruthless..."

"Even after the captain offered herself, she was rejected. The captain is a famous goddess; if it were me, I'd already have a second child..."

"That's why you can't compare to him. Someone who isn't moved by beauty is destined for great things."

Qin Ziyan's face darkened when she heard the team members' discussion.

But she didn't speak, only shooting a fierce glare at the crowd behind her.

The man who had just said 'already have a second child' wished he could move to another planet.

So embarrassing...

It was such a social death; it was only because the captain had a relatively good temper.

Otherwise, he would definitely have been cursed out and severely punished.

...

Late night on the thirteenth day.

On the return journey, they suddenly encountered a group of D-Class Evolved Beasts!

Five giant Mutated Tigers!

Each one was three meters long, covered in black stripes, with blood-red light gleaming in their eyes!

"Awoooo—"

The Mutated Tigers let out ear-splitting roars and lunged madly at the army!

"Everyone, engage!"

Qin Ziyan shouted and rushed to the front!

Her Superpower was D-rank Strength Enhancement, and her combat strength was top-tier in the army!

But facing five D-Class Mutated Tigers, the army still seemed overwhelmed!

"Ah—"

A soldier was pounced on by a Mutated Tiger and instantly torn to shreds!

"Damn it!"

Qin Ziyan gritted her teeth and fought back desperately!

But there were too many Mutated Tigers for the army to handle!

In just a few minutes, three soldiers were killed!

"Captain, watch out!"

A soldier cried out in alarm.

Qin Ziyan turned her head to see a giant tiger already pouncing in front of her!

She had no time to dodge and could only brace herself!

Qin Ziyan roared, her muscles bulging as her strength surged!

She threw a punch, slamming it hard against the giant tiger's head!

Boom—

The giant tiger was pushed back, but Qin Ziyan was also forced back several steps by the recoil!

The next second, another giant tiger pounced from the side!

Qin Ziyan didn't have time to react and was pinned to the ground by the giant tiger!

A life-and-death moment!

Just then.

"Sigh."

Lin Yuan sighed helplessly.

After all, she was a woman who met the System's criteria, and she didn't have any ill will toward him.

Might as well save her.

He raised his right hand toward the giant tiger.

Swoosh—

A thick vine erupted from the ground, instantly piercing through the giant tiger's body!

"Awoo—"

The giant tiger let out a miserable cry as its massive body crashed to the ground.

Lying on the ground, Qin Ziyan looked at Lin Yuan's figure with a complex gaze.

He... saved me?

Lin Yuan didn't say much, waving his hand toward the remaining four giant tigers.

Swoosh swoosh swoosh—

Countless Vines emerged from the ground, instantly entangling the four giant tigers and crushing them into pieces!

From the moment he acted to the end, it took less than five seconds.

The members of the army were dumbfounded.

The five D-Class Mutated Tigers they couldn't defeat even with all their strength were actually killed in five seconds by this man?!

This gap... was just too big?!

After saving Qin Ziyan, Lin Yuan turned to leave.

Qin Ziyan struggled to her feet: "Wait... why did you save me? Didn't you say you wouldn't care about others?"

Her voice was filled with confusion and gratitude.

Lin Yuan didn't look back: "I think you're pretty good and suitable to be a friend. Is that reason enough?"

Qin Ziyan was stunned, suddenly understanding something.

This man... although he said he only cared about himself and his women...

...his heart wasn't truly cold-blooded.

At least, he was willing to save her.

Looking at Lin Yuan's receding back, Qin Ziyan's favorable impression of him increased by a few more points.

The others in the army looked at Lin Yuan gratefully, but Lin Yuan didn't care at all.

He led Ye Qingxue, Ye Qingyue, and Chu Yanran—the four of them—and disappeared into the ruins.

Leaving behind only the conflicted Qin Ziyan.

She looked in the direction where Lin Yuan had disappeared and sighed softly.

Lin Yuan's appearance.

Perhaps she would never be able to forget it for the rest of her life.

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