119: Farewell to the Novice Village! Before leaving, I became the god of all the survivors!

Inside the Bridge, the atmosphere was subtly perfect.

Gu Zhixia kept her head down, eating intently, as if she wanted to bury her face in the exquisite white porcelain bowl.

She didn't dare to look at Lin Mo.

Even less did she dare to look at her innocent sister beside her, fearing that any hint would be noticed.

The dish, dubbed 'Life fried egg,' was tasteless in her mouth, her mind replaying endlessly the blushing madness and tenderness of last night.

She could even feel Lin Mo's gaze subtly resting on her.

That gaze was calm, yet carried a warmth and a smile she had never felt before, making the heat in her ears quietly rise a few degrees.

"Sister, why is your face so red today? Is it because you haven't sobered up from last night's wine?"

Gu Nianqiu bit into the golden, crispy edge of her egg, tilting her small head, her pure, flawless big eyes filled with innocent confusion.

"Cough!"

Gu Zhixia nearly choked on this innocent remark, almost passing out. She gulped down a large mouthful of milk, forced herself to look away, and glared at her sister with a wandering gaze, feigning composure.

"Eat your food, why do children ask so many questions!"

"But it really is very red, like a ripe apple..."

Gu Nianqiu mumbled softly, still wanting to reach out and touch her sister's forehead.

"Do you want to scan it with the medical device? What if you're sick?"

"I'm not sick!"

Gu Zhixia's voice suddenly rose, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

But as soon as she finished speaking, she met Lin Mo's knowing gaze, and her bravado instantly faltered. She could only add, feigning fierceness:

"It's just... it's just a bit hot!"

Her appearance, clearly extremely guilty yet desperately trying to maintain her Ice Queen persona, made Lin Mo almost burst out laughing.

An unprecedented softness welled up within him.

This woman displayed all her pride and sharpness outwardly, yet reserved her most genuine and adorable side, unreservedly, for him.

He cleared his throat, proactively breaking the awkward yet warm atmosphere, and steered the conversation back on track.

"After this meal, we should depart."

Lin Mo's voice, like a stone dropped into a calm lake, instantly pulled Gu Zhixia out of her personal emotions.

She immediately put down her chopsticks, took a deep breath, forcibly suppressed the myriad thoughts in her heart, and her phoenix eyes, which were always sharp as knives, regained their usual keenness and focus.

"Where to?"

"First, we'll meet up with Lan Yue."

Lin Mo pulled up the star map, tracing a clear route with his finger.

"Whatever her intentions, the outcome is that she has helped us a lot."

"For the Natural Selection to have upgraded to this extent, it's only right, both emotionally and logically, to meet her. It also serves to conclude the karma of this sea area."

"I agree."

Gu Zhixia nodded, her pretty face, having reverted to its Ice Queen demeanor, was filled with innate confidence.

"Our current strength is sufficient to handle most situations, even outside of thisNovice Village (newbie village)."

"The four forms of this ship, with integrated offense and defense, it's time to see the real world."

"Then... is the food over there delicious?"

Gu Nianqiu finally finished the last fried egg on her plate, wiped her mouth contentedly, and asked the question she cared about most.

Gu Zhixia and Lin Mo exchanged a smile.

In that glance, a certain unspoken understanding seemed to flow.

This was the little foodie they knew.

"Definitely better than here."

Lin Mo ruffled her head, his tone full of doting affection.

Before setting sail, Lin Mo did something he had long wanted to do.

He looked at the sisters beside him, one as cold as the moon, the other as warm as the sun. They were his most solid support in this apocalypse, and also his sweetest bond.

Now, on the eve of a long voyage, he decided to leave a final mark on this initial sea area that had borne their new Life and revenge.

It was also... to leave a faint glimmer of hope for those who would come after.

He opened the long-silent world chat channel.

He didn't post any pictures or videos, only left a brief message, yet one that was enough to profoundly shake the hearts of all who saw it.

【To all survivors of the Initial Sea:】

【We are about to embark for new sea areas.】

【Before leaving, we will conduct one last trade. If you possess items you deem sufficiently rare but are unable to use, you may attempt to exchange them with us for survival supplies or weapons and equipment.】

【Remember, survival of the fittest.】

【To survive, there is only one path — continuously grow stronger.】

【— survival of the fittest.】

This text, like a divine oracle, descended upon the silent channel.

The long-dormant channel was instantly flooded with countless messages!

【Scavenger King: Holy crap! Holy crap! It's the survival of the fittest boss! It's the owner of that sky-carrier! He finally appeared!】

【I Just Want to Farm: Wuwuwu, Boss, don't leave! What will we do if you leave! When those World Bosses spawn, we won't even have a place to hide!】

【Old Wang's Neighbor Taishan: Wake up, upstairs, does the boss clearing bosses have anything to do with you? You won't even get a sip of the soup. But speaking of which, the boss's generosity is truly immense! Even before leaving, he's thinking of giving us noobs a hand.】

【Deep Sea Phobia Sufferer: Trade! I'm willing to trade my wife for a sturdy small boat! Please, Boss!】

Panic, excitement, worship, reluctance... all sorts of complex emotions spread among all the survivors.

Most people were self-aware; they knew very well that their scrap metal wouldn't even catch the eye of this god-like existence.

But there were always some who were truly favored by destiny, or rather, incredibly lucky.

Soon, a private message caught Lin Mo's attention.

【Survivor ID 778: Boss, I... I have a very strange stone here. I barely survived to find it in the ruins of a deep-sea vortex last time. It feels very cold, and staring at it for too long fills my mind with thoughts of slaughter and destruction. I feel like I'm going crazy... Can I... can I trade it for a gun and some bullets? My island has recently seen a terrifying pack of mutated wolves, and I can't hold on much longer...】

Lin Mo's heart stirred, and he asked the other party to send a screenshot of the item's attributes.

It was a water droplet-shaped crystal, dark red all over, like solidified blood and tears, but with a destructive black lightning slowly swirling within.

【Name: water droplet (Legendary)】

【Type: Special Weapon Core / Exclusive Material】

【Effect: Contains pure fragments of the 'End' law. It is said to be formed from the blood and tears shed by a fallen deity in their unwilling demise. Can be used as a synthesis material for some ultimate weapon; synthesis path unknown.】

【Description: Mortal, do you desire to stand shoulder to shoulder with gods?】