Chapter 18 I can handle it!

Su Yanqiu recovered quickly from the shock, and her agile mind began to race.

She realized that Zhou Yan was willing to share this secret, which meant a major upgrade in his trust in them!

Both of them simultaneously experienced a psychological shift, as if they had discovered a "treasure."

Zhou Yan was no longer just the protector providing shelter for the two of them, but a key figure possessing extraordinary abilities.

Their curiosity and reliance on him increased instantly!

At the same time, she also thought of the risks this ability might bring—if outsiders found out, Zhou Yan would become a target for everyone to fight over.

Setting aside attacks, no one would want him to die with such an ability...

Besides, he already had a handgun, and no one knew if he could conjure other weapons.

After Su Yanqiu's worldview was refreshed, she accepted it quickly; even if Zhou Yan were to flip his hand now and conjure an AK-47, she wouldn't be too surprised.

After all, she and her sister had the most say regarding how cautious the man before them was; from their daily interactions, they knew this man was no simple person, and his mind was excessively meticulous.

The reason Zhou Yan showed his ability was not out of trust. On the contrary, it was a form of distrust...

Although there was a foundation of affection with Su Yanyue, and Zhou Yan was willing to trust her based on that, he still had to nip any bad signs in the bud!

Showing his ability was also another way of demonstrating his own value!

If Zhou Yan went out in the future, he would definitely leave the handgun with them. He didn't want his women to encounter some cliché tragedy at home while he was out, so to avoid being backstabbed, he had to demonstrate his value first.

As expected, the effect was exceptionally good...

Zhou Yan calmly watched their shocked reactions and spoke slowly: "This is not a magic trick, nor is it magic..."

He paused deliberately, observing the reactions of the sisters, "I have a... special ability that allows me to store some supplies inside my body."

"I'm telling you this because we need to trust each other." Zhou Yan's gaze became serious.

"I don't disrespect you, nor do I treat you as tools to vent my desires. I hope we are people who absolutely trust each other! I even more hope that we are partners who can support each other as we go on!"

Su Yanqiu took Zhou Yan's arm and gently rested her head on his shoulder.

She felt the sincerity in Zhou Yan's words. Her sister really hadn't misjudged him...

"I believe in you, and I am willing to trust you one hundred percent... Although I don't know what to do to earn your trust, I can tell you that we are worthy of your trust!"

After a moment of silence... the tender scene was broken by Su Yanyue.

"So, how does Zhang Yajing feel?" Su Yanyue's voice sounded faintly in his ear.

Even her older sister on the side pricked up her little ears to listen intently.

"I didn't do anything to her. We made an agreement: she helps me catch fish, and I trade food for the fish! The reason I was delayed for so long was because I met two college students in the hallway..."

The two sisters clung to Zhou Yan, listening in silence as he recounted everything that happened in the hallway.

After listening, both of them fell silent.

They had thought they found a new way to obtain food, but according to what Zhou Yan said, the fish were mutating faster and faster!

In other words, sooner or later, the fish in the water would become completely inedible...

By then, how many people would be left in this world?

"Why do you need live creatures? Is this very important?" Su Yanqiu asked softly.

"Of course! Very, very important!"

Su Yanqiu and Su Yanyue didn't press for details, just nodded.

"We can also help you catch fish..."

Hearing Su Yanqiu's words, Zhou Yan interrupted her quickly without even thinking, saying firmly:

"No! Those fish are extremely poisonous! If you get injured by a fin, you'll be poisoned, and you'll be gone in seconds! You absolutely cannot do such a dangerous thing!"

Hearing Zhou Yan say this, it would be a lie to say Su Yanqiu wasn't touched, but due to her personality, she wasn't very good at expressing the emotions deep in her heart; she just gently pinched the muscle on Zhou Yan's arm.

"Do you know how to use a gun?"

Su Yanqiu keenly sensed that Zhou Yan was likely preparing to go out, and her gaze toward him was full of worry: "What are you going to do?"

Zhou Yan didn't hide it either, speaking directly: "I reached a cooperation agreement with those two college students, and I'm planning to go down and check their catch. I'm worried about you two sisters while I'm away from home, so I'll leave the handgun with you for self-defense..."

"Didn't you say no one could open your door?" Su Yanyue asked curiously.

"Just in case..."

In reality, Zhou Yan was worried because this world had already begun to change; since monsters like fish-people had appeared, it wasn't impossible for humans to evolve superpowers, right?

"Then what about you? You can go out if you want, but you must take the gun!" Su Yanqiu stared at Zhou Yan worriedly; after all, he only had one gun, and if he left it behind, it would be too dangerous for him to be outside alone!

Absolutely not! In this perilous apocalypse, letting Zhou Yan go out empty-handed was tantamount to sending him to his death! Because most of the residents on these floors knew that Zhou Yan had plenty of food at home!

"Me? I'll just manage!"

As he spoke, Zhou Yan grasped the air in front of him with both hands, and that AR-15 assault rifle slowly materialized in his hands.