60: The World Tree's gift, everyone is intoxicated by oxygen.

The air in the ecological zone had changed.

If the air before was like precision-filtered pure water, then the current air was like Nu'er Hong wine that had been aged for a hundred years.

Mellow and crisp, it carried a refreshing fragrance that pierced straight to the crown of the head.

The World Tree seedling that had just been planted was currently breathing at a frequency visible to the naked eye.

Every time its leaves unfurled, it would exhale a faint green halo.

As the halo spread, wherever it passed, the tomatoes and cucumbers that were originally just ordinary hydroponic vegetables began to grow wildly as if they were on hormones.

Vines climbed all over the trellises, and fruits popped out one after another—red like agates, green like emeralds.

Even the soil beneath their feet emitted the unique fragrance of a forest after rain.

"Hoo..."

Gu Pingsheng took a deep breath.

The current of air flowed through his nasal cavity into his lungs, instantly turning into countless tiny electrical currents that flowed through his blood vessels to his entire body.

Every cell was cheering, jumping for joy.

The feeling was like soaking one's entire body in warm milk; every pore dilated.

"Is this the value of a Mythic-grade plant?"

He clenched his fists, feeling as though his strength had increased slightly.

Moreover, his [God-Fiend Armament] seemed to sense this energy as well. A dark golden luster flowed over the surface of his black trench coat, automatically filtering out the excessively high concentration of spiritual energy in the air, leaving only the purest oxygen.

Therefore, he was very clear-headed.

Even more clear-headed than ever before.

But it was different for the others.

"Mm..."

A sweet, sticky groan came from behind him.

Gu Pingsheng looked back and was instantly amused.

He saw that the women who had been standing behind him were now collapsed all over the place.

This wasn't poisoning.

This was being "oxygen-drunk."

Having lived in low-oxygen, high-radiation environments like the wasteland and the spaceship for a long time, their bodies had long since adapted to those harsh conditions.

Suddenly inhaling oxygen of such high purity, which also contained spiritual energy, their bodies simply couldn't react in time.

It was like someone who had never drunk alcohol suddenly being forced to gulp down a large mouthful of vodka.

It went straight to their heads.

Extremely so.

Lin Qinghan leaned against the trunk of the World Tree, her black Nano-Combat Suit outlining her breathtaking curves.

Her face, which was usually as cold as frost, was now flushed with two patches of crimson, like a ripe honey peach.

Her eyes were misty, and in her shifting gaze, there was less sharpness and more of an unprecedented laziness and charm.

She tilted her head back slightly, her slender neck forming a graceful curve, like a cat sunbathing after a full meal.

"Hot..."

She unconsciously tugged at her collar, revealing a large patch of snowy-white skin.

Her collarbones were deep, and they rose and fell with her breathing as if they were holding a pool of spring water.

Gu Pingsheng walked over and looked down at her from above.

Was this still that decisive, icy adjutant?

Right now, she was simply a defenseless beauty.

He reached out, his fingertips lightly brushing across her cheek.

Burning hot.

Smooth and silky.

Lin Qinghan seemed to feel something and subconsciously rubbed against his palm, letting out a few indistinct murmurs from her mouth.

"Captain... don't mess around..."

Her voice was soft and waxy, with a hint of nasality that made Gu Pingsheng's bones feel weak.

He gave a wicked laugh and didn't continue to tease her, turning instead to look at the others.

Su Ruan was the most carefree of them all.

She was lying directly on the grass, hugging that mechanical rabbit, her entire body spread out in the shape of the character ' big'.

Her black Gothic Lolita dress was spread out like a blooming black rose.

Her two short legs in white silk stockings kicked wildly in the air while she hummed an unknown nursery rhyme.

"Big rabbit... is sick... second rabbit looks... third rabbit buys medicine... hehe... all must die... all must die..."

Despite the horrific lyrics, being sung in her soft and cute voice, it actually had a bizarre cuteness to it.

An An was curled up in the shade of the tree.

She held her knees, curling herself into a small ball.

Her hood had slipped down, revealing a pale and exquisite little face.

At this moment, that face was also flushed with an abnormal red.

Her eyes were half-open and half-closed, staring vacantly at a certain point in the air, a silly smile hanging on the corner of her mouth.

Who knows what she was fantasizing about.

As for Wen Wan... her virtuous wife attribute was having a major breakout.

Even though she was also dizzy, she still forced herself to try and support Chen Chuxia next to her.

As a result, the two of them bumped into each other and collapsed softly under the tomato trellis like two balls of cotton.

Wen Wan's hair bun was messy, with a few strands of hair hanging over her forehead, and her eyes were so gentle they could practically drip water.

She looked at the huge tomatoes above her head and reached out to pick one with a silly smile.

"So big... make for Captain... tomato and egg stir-fry..."

Gu Pingsheng shook his head, unable to suppress the smile on his lips.

This ship full of beauties each had their own personality and their own persistence normally.

But at this moment, under the gift of the World Tree, they had all let down their guard, revealing their most authentic and softest sides.

This was simply a visual feast.

And he was the only audience member, as well as the only one to enjoy it.

This feeling of being in control of everything was truly great.

His gaze finally landed on the experimental table not far away.

There, a person was slumped over.

Gu Nian.

This top-student strategist, who was rational to the point of being cold, was currently slumped over the table with no concern for her image.

The gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of her nose were crooked to one side, revealing those beautiful eyes that were usually hidden behind the lenses.

Her cheeks were as red as sunset clouds, and she was constantly muttering something.

Gu Pingsheng walked over and leaned in to listen.

"Data... so much data is flying..."

"Not right... this formula is wrong..."

"Recalculate... must recalculate..."

Even when she was this drunk, she was still thinking about data?

Gu Pingsheng found it somewhat amusing.

He reached out and gently pinched her rosy cheek.

The feel was excellent.

Soft and bouncy, like pinching a piece of freshly made mochi.

"Hey, Strategist, wake up."

He called out softly in her ear.

Gu Nian opened her eyes dizzily.

There was no focus in those eyes, only a chaotic watery light.

She looked at Gu Pingsheng, who was close at hand, and seemed to identify him for a good while before blinking sluggishly.

"Captain...?"

"It's me."

Gu Pingsheng let go of her cheek and was about to help her put her glasses back on properly.

To his surprise, Gu Nian suddenly reached out and grabbed his wrist.

Her strength wasn't great, but her palm was burning hot and covered in a layer of fine sweat.

"Don't go..."

She pressed her face against his palm and rubbed against it like a puppy.

"Don't be noisy... I'm calculating..."

"Calculating what?" Gu Pingsheng raised an eyebrow, somewhat curious.

Gu Nian narrowed her eyes comfortably, a silly smile hooking at the corner of her mouth.

"Calculating... the genetic sequence of our child..."

"..."

Gu Pingsheng was stunned for a moment.

Immediately after, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

What was this?

Top-student style sweet talk?

Or her true thoughts in her subconscious?

"Oh? Then have you calculated it yet?"

He asked, following her lead, his finger lightly stroking her earlobe.

That was also bright red and incredibly hot.

Gu Nian frowned as if she had encountered some difficult problem.

"No... too many variables..."

"Your genes... are too strong... mine... can't keep up..."

She pouted somewhat aggrievedly, and a hint of tears even appeared at the corners of her eyes.

"I will work hard... upgrade... evolve... must be worthy..."

Gu Pingsheng's heart trembled.

He looked at this woman who was completely drunk before him, and a soft spot in his heart was hit hard.

The usually calm, confident, and seemingly all-knowing Gu Nian.

So deep in her heart, she also hid such inferiority and longing?

Wanting to catch up to his footsteps.

Wanting to be worthy of him.

Even... wanting to have a future with him.

"Silly girl."

Gu Pingsheng cursed in a low voice.

But the tenderness in his eyes was so thick it couldn't be dispersed.

He bent down and picked Gu Nian up in a princess carry.

"Ah..."

Gu Nian cried out in surprise and subconsciously hugged his neck.

Her whole body shrunk into his embrace like a startled quail.

"Don't calculate anymore."

Gu Pingsheng looked down at her, his voice low and magnetic.

"This kind of thing doesn't need calculation."

"Practice brings true knowledge."

Gu Nian looked at him as if she half-understood, and then nodded silly.

"Mhm... I'll listen to Captain..."

Gu Pingsheng carried her and turned to leave the ecological zone.

Just then.

Out of the corner of his eye, he suddenly glimpsed something a little different on the branch of the World Tree.

He stopped and looked closely.

He saw that under the cover of the emerald-green leaves, a thumb-sized fruit was hanging there quietly.

It was entirely a translucent milky white, emitting a faint fluorescence.

Its shape was like a heart, and it was even slightly pulsing.

[Life Fruit (Immature)]

Description: The first fruit born from the World Tree. Although not yet mature, it contains vast life essence. Consumption can significantly enhance physique, delay aging, and even provide a chance to awaken special life-system talents.

Good stuff!

Gu Pingsheng's eyes lit up.

It had only been planted for how long? It actually bore fruit already?

It seemed the environment on this spaceship was even more suitable for the World Tree's growth than he had imagined.

But now was not the time for harvesting.

The effect would definitely be better once it was fully mature.

"Alice, activate the highest level of protection for the ecological zone."

"Except for me, no one is allowed to enter or leave at will."

"Instruction confirmed."

Gu Pingsheng took one last look at that fruit, then strode out with Gu Nian in his arms... The lights in the corridor were somewhat dim.

Gu Pingsheng carried Gu Nian, his steps steady on the metal floor.

The person in his arms had already fallen asleep.

Her breathing was even, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and a bit of glistening saliva even hung from the corner of her mouth.

Gu Pingsheng found it a bit funny and helped her wipe it away.

If she woke up and knew she looked like this, she'd probably be ashamed to death, right?

But... it was quite cute.

He arrived at the door of Gu Nian's room, the iris scan passed, and the door slid open.

The room was very tidily kept, with books and blueprints everywhere, filled with the aura of a top student.

He placed Gu Nian gently on the bed, helped her take off her shoes, and covered her with the quilt.

Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, Gu Pingsheng couldn't help but lean down and give her a light kiss on the forehead.

"Goodnight, my strategist."

Having done all this, he turned and walked out of the room.

Just as he closed the door and turned around.

He saw someone.

Liu Ruyan.

She didn't know when she had started standing in the shadows of the corridor.

She was wearing a translucent silk nightgown, with the black lace lingerie underneath faintly visible.

The neckline was very low, revealing a bottomless cleavage.

At this moment, she was leaning against the wall, one hand supporting her forehead, her body trembling slightly.

Her face was also flushed, and her eyes were so misty they seemed to pull threads.

Seeing Gu Pingsheng come out, she forced herself to stand straight, but then she staggered as if her legs were weak.

"Captain..."

Her voice was raspy, carrying a sweet, sticky charm.

"I'm dizzy too..."

She reached out, wanting to grab Gu Pingsheng's clothes.

Those fingers with red nail polish looked exceptionally seductive under the dim light.

"Give me a hand~"

Her body leaned over, her soft chest looking like it was about to press against Gu Pingsheng's arm.

That thick perfume scent, mixed with the heat radiating from her body, instantly rushed toward him.

Gu Pingsheng stopped and looked down at her.

His gaze was playful.