24: Permanent Quest: Many Children, Many Blessings

Qin Lin prepared to wash up first.

Hot water sprayed from the showerhead, and steam quickly filled the small shower stall.

The fatigue, cold, and tension from over ten days of travel gradually melted away under the warm stream of water.

He carefully washed every part of his body, scrubbing away the marks of frostbite and rinsing the ice shards and dust from his hair.

When he finished and came out, Su Yuran looked at him and suddenly smiled.

“What is it?”

Qin Lin asked while drying his hair.

“You... look a lot fairer.”

Su Yuran said, “Your face was covered in red frostbite marks before, but it looks much better now.”

Qin Lin touched his face; indeed, his skin had returned to its normal color.

Only the tip of his nose and his cheeks still had a faint redness.

“Your turn.” He hung up the towel.

Su Yuran entered the bathroom.

Qin Lin then opened the System Store.

At the very top of the store was his survival points balance.

He currently had 402 survival points and could buy some things.

“survival points don't increase by one point per hour anymore; it seems I'll have to obtain them through other methods.”

Entering the store, he found the daily necessities section.

【Bath Towel (Set): 2 survival points (includes one large and one small bath towel)】

【Cotton Pajamas (Set): 3 survival points (top + pants)】

【Underwear Set: 2 survival points (panties + bra), Men's: 1 point】

Qin Lin specifically chose a set of black lace underwear.

“This set looks good. If Yuran wore this...”

The more Qin Lin thought about it, the more excited he became.

【Toiletry Set: 1 survival point (toothbrush + toothpaste + towel)】

The prices were very cheap.

Qin Lin spent 15 points to buy two sets of bath towels, two sets of pajamas, two sets of underwear, and two sets of toiletries.

The moment the purchase was confirmed, a slight sound came from the supermarket space.

He opened the supermarket, and sure enough, neatly folded new items appeared inside.

The pure white bath towels were fluffy and soft, and the cotton pajamas were light gray and felt very comfortable to the touch.

His underwear was a basic style, but the quality was good.

The toiletries were travel-sized, compact, and portable.

Just then, Su Yuran finished washing and came out.

She was wrapped in a towel that Qin Lin had found a few days ago.

Her damp hair draped over her shoulders, and her cheeks were flushed crimson from the steam.

He took the new bath towel and pajamas from the storage cabinet:

“Use these.”

Su Yuran was stunned.

She took the bath towel, felt the texture, then looked at the pajamas, and then at Qin Lin.

“Where... did these come from?” Her voice was a bit hesitant.

“There weren't any of these... in the supermarket.”

Qin Lin pointed to his head:

“It's a secret.”

Su Yuran's eyes widened.

“Does the RV have another space as well?”

Holding the new bath towel, Su Yuran had a complicated expression.

“Qin Lin,” she whispered, “tell me honestly... are you an alien?”

Qin Lin almost burst out laughing.

“Why do you ask that?”

“Because this is just... too unscientific.”

Su Yuran pointed at the bath towel.

“A vehicle that can transform, upgrade, and conjure things out of thin air... this isn't Blue Star technology at all.”

Qin Lin thought for a moment and answered seriously:

“I don't know the origin of this technology either. But I promise you, I am a born-and-bred Blue Star human, twenty years old, a college student, just an ordinary person.”

“Didn't you investigate me thoroughly? You should know exactly who I am.”

Su Yuran stared at him for a few seconds, then sighed.

“Forget it.”

“Either way, you're my... landlord? Captain? Whatever you are, as long as I have food, a place to stay, and hot baths, I'm satisfied.”

She dried her body and changed into the pajamas right in front of Qin Lin.

The light gray cotton pajamas were a bit loose on her, but very soft.

She dried her hair with the new towel until it was damp and let it fall over her shoulders.

After washing the grime off her face, her skin regained its original fair complexion.

Her features were exquisite, and her lips were a natural pale pink.

Qin Lin was a bit dazed watching her.

Su Yuran noticed his gaze, and her face turned even redder.

“What are you looking at...”

“You,” Qin Lin said truthfully.

“You're very beautiful.”

Su Yuran lowered her head and didn't speak.

The atmosphere became subtle.

The light in the master bedroom was a warm yellow, shining on the two of them and casting overlapping shadows.

Outside the vehicle, the wind and snow howled, but inside it was as warm as spring.

The new mattress was so soft it made one want to sink in, and the new bedding gave off a faint scent, like sunshine.

Even though there was no sunshine at all right now.

Everything was hinting at something.

Qin Lin took a step closer.

Su Yuran did not retreat.

He reached out and gently lifted her face.

They looked into each other's eyes.

“Yuran.” Qin Lin's voice was a bit low, “Tonight...”

He didn't finish, but his meaning was clear.

Su Yuran's eyelashes fluttered.

Then she gave a soft “Mm.”

It was very quiet, but very clear... The next morning, Qin Lin was awakened by the System's notification sound.

【New Mission Released】

【Mission Name: Doomsday RV, Many Children, Many Blessings】

【Mission Nature: Permanent】

【Mission Description: For every female passenger with a comprehensive score ≥ 90 who boards the vehicle, becomes pregnant, or gives birth, you will receive generous rewards.】

【Rewards include but are not limited to: survival points, direct RV upgrades, new functional modules, unlocking supermarket space, obtaining rare supplies, etc.】

【Additional Feature: Passenger Scan Unlocked】

Qin Lin: “...”

He stared at the translucent interface in front of him, stunned for a long while.

Many Children, Many Blessings?

In the Apocalypse?

Having female passengers get pregnant and bear children?

What kind of bizarre mission is this?!

His first reaction was that it was absurd.

In the Apocalypse, food was scarce, the environment was harsh, and medical conditions were almost zero. Pregnancy meant huge risks, and childbirth was a life-or-death situation.

Encouraging childbirth at a time like this was simply insane.

But his second reaction was... the rewards.

“Rewarding survival points.”

This was essentially the currency within the Doomsday RV; it was money.

“Direct RV upgrade.”

This meant saving the trouble of collecting crystal stones.

“New functional modules.”

These could be various practical functions for weapons, defense, survival, and more.

“Unlock supermarket space.”

“Obtain rare supplies.”

Generous.

They were too generous.

So generous that it made one... tempted.

Qin Lin sat up.

Beside him, Su Yuran was still fast asleep, lying on her side with one hand resting on his waist.

The morning light filtered through the roof skylight and onto her face, softening her features.

He looked at her with complicated feelings.

This mission meant that if he wanted to become strong quickly, he would need to... expand the “team.”

He needed to find more female passengers, he needed to get them pregnant, and he needed them to give birth in the Apocalypse.

This was very cruel.

But the Apocalypse itself was very cruel.

Qin Lin shook his head, putting the issue aside for the moment.

He first looked at the newly unlocked “Passenger Scan” feature.

Opening the feature interface, it was very simple:

A scan button and a result display box.

Qin Lin clicked scan.

A faint blue light poured down from the roof, sweeping across the entire cabin.

Qin Lin felt it; this light was only visible to him.

When the blue light passed over Su Yuran, it paused for a moment and then continued.

A few seconds later, the result popped up:

【Passenger Scan Complete】