33: Misty Swamp, Wet Temptation

The hatch of the spaceship slowly opened.

A wave of hot, humid air hit them instantly, mixed with the stench of rotting plants and the fragrance of soil.

This was the Mist Swamp.

A primitive planet completely covered in green vegetation.

Viewed from high above, the entire planet looked like a piece of moldy jade, its surface shrouded in a layer of thick fog that never dispersed all year round.

"Is this the Mist Swamp?"

Tang Xiaoxiao was the first to jump off the spaceship.

She was wearing a black sports tank top and camouflage shorts, with thick-soled tactical boots on her feet.

Her wheat-colored skin glowed with a healthy sheen in the sunlight, and the muscle lines on her arms and thighs were smooth and taut, full of wild explosive power.

As soon as she landed, she frowned and waved her hand in front of her nose.

"It stinks! This smell is even more pungent than the toilets in the Lower District!"

"This is marsh gas."

Wen Wan followed closely behind and walked down.

Her outfit today was completely different from Tang Xiaoxiao's.

She wore a light green, lightweight adventure outfit made of thin, breathable material. Although she was covered from head to toe, the form-fitting fabric only served to accentuate her mature, voluptuous curves.

Especially those two plump mounds on her chest, which jiggled slightly as she walked, dizzying to behold.

She held a small biological scanner in one hand and gently stroked a huge fern beside her with the other, her eyes as gentle as if she were looking at her own child.

"The plants here are all breathing... They are telling me that this swamp is very dangerous, but also full of vitality."

Gu Pingsheng was the last to walk off the spaceship.

He was still dressed in black casual wear, with the shadow cloak draped over it.

Although this attire seemed somewhat out of place in the tropical rainforest, the cold, aloof aura he exuded seemed to have its own cooling effect, causing the surrounding heat to dissipate slightly.

"Enough talk."

Gu Pingsheng scanned the surroundings.

The visibility was less than fifty meters.

Everywhere were giant trees dozens of meters high, their roots intertwined like giant pythons coiled together.

The ground was covered with thick humus, and with every step, black muddy water would submerge the ankles.

"Wen Wan, lead the way."

"Tang Xiaoxiao, clear the path."

"Target: Rare Crystal Mine."

"Yes! Captain!"

The two replied in unison.

The team began to advance.

Tang Xiaoxiao walked in the very front.

She activated the low-power mode of Flesh Overclocking, and she was like an untiring bulldozer.

The machete in her hand swung with a whistling wind, and the vines and thorns blocking the way were like paper in front of her, snapping one after another.

"Hah! Hup!"

She let out crisp shouts as she hacked away.

Sweat streamed down her forehead, traced along her slender neck, pooled in the deep hollow of her collarbone, and then slid down that deep cleavage into her tank top.

That kind of vibrant physical beauty appeared exceptionally dazzling in this dark and humid swamp.

Gu Pingsheng walked in the middle, his gaze occasionally falling on Tang Xiaoxiao's back, which swayed violently with her movements.

This girl, although her brain wasn't the sharpest, her physique was truly top-tier.

Especially those long legs, sturdy and powerful; if only...

Ahem.

Gu Pingsheng withdrew his thoughts.

Now was work time.

"Captain, watch out on the left."

Wen Wan's voice suddenly rang out, interrupting his reverie.

She was walking beside Gu Pingsheng, holding a thin branch, and gently pushed aside a cluster of seemingly ordinary shrubs.

"That is a 'Ghost-Face Flower.' Its pollen has a strong hallucinogenic effect, and its roots will suddenly snap shut like a bear trap."

Gu Pingsheng looked in the direction she pointed.

Sure enough.

Hidden by the shrubs, several brightly colored flowers with eerie human face patterns on their petals were blooming quietly.

And in the soil beneath the flowers, a few stark white bones were faintly visible.

Those were left behind by animals that had wandered in by mistake.

"Well done."

Gu Pingsheng nodded approvingly.

If it weren't for Wen Wan's reminder, even he, without activating his tactical goggles, would have found it difficult to spot this well-camouflaged trap.

Upon receiving the praise, Wen Wan's face flushed slightly.

She lowered her head and smiled bashfully.

"Th-this is my job."

"Besides... the plants here are actually quite friendly. As long as you don't provoke them, they will tell you where it is safe."

As she spoke, she reached out and gently touched a large tree nearby.

The leaves of the tree actually curled up as if shy, revealing a relatively dry path behind it.

"Go this way. The soil here is harder and you won't sink."

Gu Pingsheng watched this scene, a glimmer of light flashing in his eyes.

Biological Affinity.

This talent was simply a god-tier skill in specific environments.

With Wen Wan as a living map, their speed through the swamp increased significantly.

The journey that was originally expected to take half a day was halfway completed in just two hours.

However.

Just as they were deep in the heart of the swamp.

The sky suddenly darkened.

The jungle, which was already dim, now became as dark as night.

"Boom—!"

A muffled clap of thunder exploded overhead.

Immediately after.

Bean-sized raindrops poured down.

This was not ordinary rain.

This was a torrential rain unique to the tropical rainforest, so heavy it was like the Milky Way pouring backward.

The line of sight was instantly blocked by the rain curtain, and visibility dropped to almost zero.

"Damn it! How did this rain start so suddenly!"

Tang Xiaoxiao wiped the rainwater off her face and shouted.

"Captain! There's a tree hollow ahead! We can take shelter there!"

Wen Wan pointed to an incomparably huge ancient tree not far away and shouted.

The tree had a diameter of over ten meters, and there was a naturally formed hollow at the base that looked large enough to accommodate a few people.

"Go!"

Gu Pingsheng made a prompt decision.

The three of them braved the downpour, stumbling into the tree hollow.

The space inside the tree hollow was not large.

It was probably only two or three square meters.

Although it could barely accommodate three people, they inevitably had to squeeze together.

The sound of the rain outside was deafening, like countless war drums beating at the same time.

Inside the tree hollow, it was relatively quiet, with only the slightly hurried breathing of the three.

And...

A rich scent, mixed with rainwater, soil, and the fragrance of a woman's body.

"Whew... This rain is too heavy..."

Tang Xiaoxiao shook the water from her hair like a wet puppy.

Her tank top was completely soaked and clung tightly to her body, outlining her proud chest.

One could even clearly see those protrusions.

Her shorts were also damp and stuck to her thighs, revealing a large expanse of fair skin.

Because the space was cramped, when she shook her head, the water droplets from her hair tips landed directly on Gu Pingsheng's face.

"Ah! Sorry, Captain!"

Tang Xiaoxiao was startled and hurriedly reached out to wipe it off.

As a result, she slipped and fell directly into Gu Pingsheng's arms.

"Oof!"

Two soft, heavy objects slammed hard against Gu Pingsheng's chest.

That extremely elastic sensation made Gu Pingsheng grunt.

"How clumsy."

Gu Pingsheng reached out to steady her waist.

What he felt was smooth, delicate skin, carrying the coolness of the rain and the heat of her body temperature.

Tang Xiaoxiao's face turned red instantly.

Although she was usually boisterous, she was, after all, a maiden.

This kind of intimate contact made her heartbeat instantly accelerate to 200 mph.

"I... I didn't mean to..."

She wanted to stand up straight, but Gu Pingsheng's hand clamped around her waist like an iron pincer, and she couldn't move at all.

"Don't move."

Gu Pingsheng said in a low voice.

"The rain is heavy outside, don't fall out."

Tang Xiaoxiao froze for a moment, then obediently stopped moving.

But her face, buried in Gu Pingsheng's chest, was so red it was almost dripping blood.

And on the other side.

Wen Wan was quietly watching this scene.

Her clothes were also soaked.

That light green adventure outfit was already thin, and now it had become translucent.

The outline of her undergarments was clearly visible, and one could even see the texture of her skin.

She was not as flustered as Tang Xiaoxiao.

Instead, she took a dry towel out of her backpack.

It was something she had specially prepared and kept in a waterproof bag.

"Captain..."

She called out softly.

Her voice was so gentle it felt like it could drip water.

"Wipe yourself off, don't catch a cold."

She walked up to Gu Pingsheng.

Because the space was so small, she was standing almost pressed against Gu Pingsheng's body.

The faint fragrance unique to a mature woman, mixed with the scent of rainwater, drifted straight into Gu Pingsheng's nostrils.

She stood on tiptoe.

Holding the towel, she gently helped Gu Pingsheng wipe the rainwater from his hair.

The movements were gentle and meticulous.

It was just like a virtuous wife taking care of her husband who had just returned home from work.

Her eyes were focused and affectionate.

As if in this small tree hollow, the only person left in the world was the man in front of her.

Gu Pingsheng looked at her.

Looking into her gentle, water-like eyes, and looking at her neckline that was slightly open from raising her arms.

There was an abyss of snow-white skin.

It rose and fell with her breathing.

On the left was the wild and hot Tang Xiaoxiao, pressed tightly against his chest.

On the right was the gentle and virtuous Wen Wan, who was carefully wiping his hair.

This feeling of having the best of both worlds...

Was simply exhilarating.

Gu Pingsheng didn't speak.

He just quietly enjoyed this moment.

Enjoying the feeling of being surrounded by beautiful women, being worshipped, and being taken care of.

In this cruel apocalypse.

This moment of warmth was more precious than any supplies.

It was also his privilege as a strong man.

"All done."

Wen Wan dried Gu Pingsheng's hair and then smoothed out his collar.

Her fingertips inadvertently brushed against Gu Pingsheng's Adam's apple.

Gu Pingsheng's eyes darkened.

He suddenly reached out and grabbed Wen Wan's wrist.

Wen Wan was startled and looked up, just in time to crash into Gu Pingsheng's deep eyes.

"Ca... Captain?"

Her voice trembled slightly.

Carrying a hint of expectation and a hint of fear.

Gu Pingsheng didn't speak.

He just pulled Wen Wan's hand to his lips and gently kissed the back of her hand.

"Thank you."

Two simple words.

But it made Wen Wan's heart melt instantly.

Her face turned red too, but she didn't dodge; instead, she held Gu Pingsheng's hand in return.

Their fingers intertwined.

In this tree hollow amidst the wind and rain.

The ambiguous atmosphere was so thick it was almost solid.

Just at this moment.

The sound of the rain outside gradually quieted down.

That rain curtain that had blotted out the sky finally began to disperse.

A ray of sunlight pierced through the clouds and shone on the entrance of the tree hollow.

"The rain has stopped."

Gu Pingsheng let go of her hand.

Although he wasn't quite done, business came first.

He walked out of the tree hollow first.

The air, after the baptism of the rainstorm, became exceptionally fresh.

The thick fog that had originally shrouded the swamp had also dispersed quite a bit, and the view became clear.

"That is..."

Wen Wan followed him out.

She suddenly pointed to a glowing area in the distance, her voice filled with a hint of pleasant surprise.

"Captain! Look over there!"

Gu Pingsheng looked in the direction she pointed.

He saw that in the center of the swamp a few kilometers away.

Countless blue points of light were flickering, like a starry sky that had fallen to the ground.

Even from such a distance, one could feel the strong energy fluctuations coming from there.

"That is..."

Gu Pingsheng narrowed his eyes, a smile of certainty curling at the corners of his mouth.

"A Rare Crystal Mine."

"Found it."