After returning, Wang Yu gave Ma Ying 100 Grade 1 Bug Crystals to help her advance to Grade 2.
Previously, there were 1121 in total.
He himself had consumed 1000, and Ma Ying had used 100, leaving only 21.
But it didn't matter; starting tomorrow, the speed of Bug Crystal collection would significantly increase.
And they would maintain this pace until the entire campus was cleared.
This was because the campus was no longer dangerous for them.
The probability of another mutated human appearing was practically zero.
Even if one did, with Zhao Ling and Ma Ying both at Grade 2, they wouldn't have to fear facing a Grade 2 mutated human again.
Evolved humans could be immune to the corpse poison of their own level or lower. Moreover, both of them had consumed mutant fruits and were combat personnel by origin, so they wouldn't be defeated by mutated humans.
After Ma Ying successfully advanced, Wang Yu took the five women back to the secret realm.
...
At night, a bright crescent moon hung in the dark sky, illuminating the concrete road by the river.
At the same time, the moon reflected on the river looked like a small, silver boat, swaying on the rippling water, as if waiting for a pair of lovers to board and play.
On the wide concrete road, two figures walked hand in hand along the river.
One was tall, and the other was slender and curvaceous.
It was Wang Yu and Zhao Ling.
Neither of them spoke, just walking quietly, with a romantic feeling like a young couple strolling by the sea.
Zhao Ling, being from Nanhai Island, had always longed for such a date.
So, she was very happy now, a sweet smile gracing her beautiful face, which held a hint of heroism.
This was not only because of the scene but also because Wang Yu had saved her like that during the day.
Wang Yu glanced at her and smiled, "You know, I've saved you twice now. People say a life-saving grace should be repaid with oneself. How do you plan to repay these two lives of yours?"
Zhao Ling was stunned for a moment, not expecting Wang Yu to say that.
"I... then after I repay you with myself, I'll have a child for you. That way, I'll be even."
She was a very straightforward person, speaking her mind.
Since the apocalypse, she had let go of many things.
Although there wasn't much emotional foundation between her and Wang Yu, she had already kept her promise and become his person.
Besides, Wang Yu had no shortcomings. He was handsome, strong, had no bad habits, and didn't even smoke or drink.
Even before the apocalypse, such a man would have been considered a prime catch.
Not to mention his superpowers, his secret realm, and his vast resources.
Therefore, following him was not a bad thing. Laws and monogamy, like the old world, had been left behind by her.
Wang Yu smiled and pulled her into his embrace.
Zhao Ling's answer was both unexpected and yet within reason.
After all, having spent so many days together, he had a good understanding of her personality.
Of course, he hadn't understood everything about her yet.
For instance, he was touching her waist for the first time now.
Wang Yu chuckled, "You're not calculating that quite right. If you're repaying with yourself, deciding how many children to have is up to me, isn't it?"
"So, one is definitely not enough. At least three!"
Zhao Ling rolled her eyes in exasperation, "What do you take me for? Three right off the bat? Why don't you say five or ten?!"
Wang Yu's eyes darted around, and he nodded thoughtfully.
"It's good that you, my wife, have such a broad perspective and consider things thoroughly. We are evolved humans, our physical condition is excellent. If ordinary people in the past could have five or ten, we certainly can too!"
Zhao Ling rolled her eyes again and nestled entirely into Wang Yu's arms, gently biting his shoulder with her teeth.
"With so many wives, if I alone have five or ten, what about them? You'll be exhausted to death!"
Wang Yu tightened his grip on her slender waist, playing with her high ponytail with one hand.
A playful smile played on his lips.
He gently tugged at the high ponytail, lifting Zhao Ling's head.
"Are you tired? You'll know if you try."
With that, he leaned down and pressed his lips against her full, alluring, crystal-clear red lips.
...
"Xin Ci Jie, are we sleeping so early today? Isn't Wang Yu not back yet?"
In the room next to the master bedroom, the two lay on a luxurious pink soft bed. Chen Luoxue looked at You Xinci with a hint of naivete.
She couldn't quite understand why You Xinci had come to sleep in her room today, especially since she had only been sitting in the room for a while.
You Xinci had directly pulled her into the bed.
You Xinci pinched Chen Luoxue's Pikachu and said grumpily, "As a woman, I initially didn't believe the saying 'big breasts, no brain', but now I do!"
She then increased the pressure, "Teacher Chen, aren't you silly? Husband has taken Zhao Ling out alone, doesn't that make it obvious?"
"Oh~!" Chen Luoxue suddenly understood. After all, given her age, she hadn't thought in that direction before. Now, she caught on immediately.
"Aiya! I just didn't think of that at the time. I thought they had something important to discuss."
You Xinci said with a sly smile, "Isn't falling in love important? Isn't the sky your blanket and the earth your bed important?"
"Hehe, Xin Ci Jie, you've become naughty!"
Chen Luoxue, finding the pinching unbearable, began to retaliate in kind.
Normally a university lecturer on the podium, she was, in reality, just a girl who had spent a few extra years in an ivory tower, her youthful spirit still intact.
The two stopped after a bit of playful banter.
Chen Luoxue thought for a moment and then said, "By the way, Sister, you were the first one with him. Do you really not mind him being like this? It's only been a short while, and he's already taken the fourth one."
You Xinci gave a wry smile, "Of course, it's fake to say I don't mind, but what can be done? You already know most of what kind of person he is."
"Do you think he's willing to be restrained?"
Chen Luoxue shook her head.
"Do you think he's the type to settle for a quiet life?"
Chen Luoxue shook her head again.
"Then that's it! A man like him is destined not to be tied down by me."
You Xinci stared blankly at the ceiling, her beautiful eyes seeming to glisten with unshed tears.
Although women sometimes deceived themselves, they couldn't help but feel wronged and sad.
"Originally, he belonged only to me..."
At this moment, Chen Luoxue didn't know what to say.
After all, if one were to be precise, she was the third party.
She placed her hand on You Xinci's sensitive spot and whispered, "Sister, do you remember what you told me when I first came here and you took me shopping?"
You Xinci's attention was drawn away, and she didn't pay much attention to Chen Luoxue's hand.
After a few seconds of thought, she finally remembered.
Back then, she had advised Chen Luoxue to abandon her old ways of thinking and follow Wang Yu wholeheartedly.
You Xinci nodded, "Of course, I remember."
Chen Luoxue continued, "Then, Sister, try to be more open-minded. Anyway, you were the first, and you're the eldest sister. No one can shake your position. I'll always be on your side in the future."
These words indeed made You Xinci feel much better.
She pinched Chen Luoxue's Pikachu, saying somewhat dotingly, "You really are a good woman!"
Chen Luoxue giggled, and simultaneously, the hand placed on the sensitive spot exerted a little more pressure.
"That's right, whenever you can't take it anymore, it's your little sister who helps out."
"Hmph, then I'll thank you properly now!"
You Xinci didn't want to be outdone, and the two women tangled together, starting to...