The Absolute Favorite in the Apocalyptic Rebirth

Although more than a dozen people had died the previous day, the hunting team still left the oasis to hunt.

Lou Dian and Lou Ling did not go out. To be precise, the people of the oasis unilaterally refused them. Qin Jun came to deliver a message, saying that they had hunted three mutated camels yesterday and could rest for a few days.

That was the surface reason, but whether they intended to detain them secretly remained unknown.

As for the men who sneaked into their house last night, Lou Ling, initially almost controlled by the drug, had killed one. The mutated vines had thrown the rest to the lakeside. Patrols should have seen them, but from morning until now, there seemed to be no commotion in the oasis.

Lou Ling quickly understood. Those who died held no status within the oasis, so their deaths wouldn't be taken seriously. Moreover, they were idlers and thugs. If they provoked someone powerful and something happened, naturally, no one would stand up for them.

As for the ability users with status, Qin You hadn't given any orders. Combined with the three mutated camels Lou Dian and Lou Ling hunted the day before, which made them reassess the siblings' strength, they naturally wouldn't act rashly. Therefore, those who acted last night were all short-sighted fools. No one would care if they died.

Seeing no one mention the matter, Lou Ling's anxiety eased. Thinking of killing someone last night, she felt they deserved it, but she still felt a bit uncomfortable. However, recalling this apocalyptic world, and that if she hadn't killed him, she would have been assaulted, the consequence was obvious. She suppressed those negative emotions.

Lou Dian had already figured out the situation in the oasis and lost interest in exploring it further. After learning the oasis's secret from him, Lou Ling also lost interest. She was only slightly concerned about the ability user locked in the oasis's cellar. Discovering that the reason ordinary people could eat mutated beast meat wasn't due to some scientific research breakthrough, but because of a mutated individual, left her somewhat disappointed.

Just as the two were bored, they were invited to the Sage's house for tea.

As soon as they entered the room, they saw Qin You, just as they had first met her, wearing a loose robe and sitting on the sofa. However, her posture was languid, her waist supple, and a calm smile concealed a seductive charm. Her eyes darted about, her every move alluring, making even Lou Ling, a woman, stare.

Lou Dian subtly separated them, smiling as he sat down.

They had been in the oasis for four days. Apart from seeing Qin You on the first day, they had been ignored by her. Now that she suddenly wanted to see them, Lou Ling had a feeling something was up. However, it was precisely what Lou Dian wanted.

"I've been a bit busy these past few days. I wonder if you two are accustomed to living in the oasis?"

Lou Dian smiled. "It's been very good! We were just planning to look for Miss Qin, and it turns out Miss Qin also wanted to see us. It's perfect timing. My sister and I plan to leave the oasis tomorrow. Thank you for your hospitality these past few days!"

Qin You's calm facade cracked slightly. Surprised, she said, "You're leaving?"

Lou Dian nodded.

Qin You sat up straight, looking back and forth between them. After a while, she said, "I observe that Miss Lou is only a second-tier ability user, and a girl at that. Traveling outside in these times must be very difficult, right? And we women, every month, there are always those few inconvenient days. If you encounter zombies or mutated beasts then, it would be troublesome…"

Lou Ling's face twitched. It was awkward to talk about such things in front of a man. However, she still said earnestly, "Miss Qin is right. It's just that we still have things to do. I'll listen to my brother." She put on an air of utter dependence on her brother.

Lou Dian readily accepted her reliance, looking every bit the doting older brother.

"Even so, it's still inconvenient for a woman to be outside." Qin You smiled. "If you don't mind, you can settle down in the oasis. Miss Lou is a wood-type ability user, right? Although my ability level isn't that high, I can still offer some guidance. Mr. Lou, what do you think?" After saying that, she cast a seductive glance at him.

Lou Dian seemed oblivious, his expression indifferent. He said, "Indeed. However, we appreciate Miss Qin's kindness. We've been out for a long time. If we don't go back soon, our family will worry."

The two exchanged pleasantries for a while longer. Finally, with Lou Dian's firmness, Qin You couldn't say anything more.

After Lou Dian and Lou Ling left, Qin You narrowed her eyes, secretly wondering about the purpose of Lou Dian's trip. It seemed he hadn't discovered anything and was just leaving. Moreover, if they really came from the Northwest Base, they would have encountered countless dangers along the way and should know how important a safe oasis that could provide sufficient food was. Yet, they refused without hesitation. Could it be that they had something to rely on?

Thinking of yesterday's battle, Qin You felt relieved. Lou Dian's strength was beyond imagination. If she could make him stay and become her support, it would be even more advantageous for future endeavors. Although the Lou family and the Qin family weren't on good terms, the Lou family was currently at the Northwest Base, not in the same place as the Qin family, so there was no conflict. She didn't need to dwell on the matters between their parents' generation.

But how could she make Lou Dian stay now?

Leaving Qin You's wooden house, the two strolled leisurely to the grassy area by the lake. It was daytime now, and the people of the oasis were busy making a living. Apart from the patrols, few people came to the lakeside.

Lou Ling sulked, kicking at the grass under her feet. The black surface of her shoes was stained with green grass juice. She noticed that the grass here grew exceptionally well, and she wondered if Qin You frequently used her ability to nurture them.

"Angry?" he asked with a smile.

Lou Ling was indeed a little angry. Just now, Qin You had acted as if she didn't exist, making numerous suggestive remarks towards Lou Dian that even she blushed hearing. Although they claimed to be siblings, even siblings wouldn't seduce their brother in front of their sister. However, seeing him now, looking as pleased as punch, she calmed down.

Knowing that a certain deviant was happy because she was jealous, Lou Ling couldn't bring herself to be angry anymore. Qin You or whoever, daring to covet her man, should just die, die, die, die, die!

Lou Dian happily wrapped his arm around her waist and touched her neck, looking like he was about to get frisky, making her scalp tingle. She quickly jumped away, changing the subject, "Are we really leaving tomorrow?"

"Mm." Lou Dian pulled her to sit beside him on the grass in the shade, looking at the calm lake, lazily basking in the sunlight filtering through the trees, extremely comfortable.

The day passed quickly, and night fell.

Not long after the two had dinner and sent the Bach siblings away, Qin Jun came over, saying that Qin You had invited Lou Dian over to discuss something.

Lou Ling instantly felt uneasy. The night was alluring, a lone man and a lone woman, suitable for doing some beastly things.

Lou Dian smiled faintly and said, "Since Miss Qin has invited us, we siblings will make the trip."

Unexpectedly, Qin Jun seemed a bit hesitant. He said, "It's getting late, and aren't you leaving tomorrow? Miss Lou is a girl, it's better to rest and conserve your energy. Mr. Lou can go alone."

At this point, Qin Jun had evolved into a pimp in Lou Ling's mind, blatantly procuring for Lou Dian! Lou Ling said with a forced smile, "It's fine, I'm not that fragile. I can spare a little time."

Lou Dian pulled her to his side, putting his arm around her shoulders, and said cheerfully, "Xiao Ling is right. She's not that weak. Captain Qin doesn't need to accommodate her."

Qin Jun looked at them, knowing full well they were feigning ignorance. He knew Qin You wanted to win over Lou Dian and what her goal was. He didn't have any objections, but he felt somewhat uncomfortable. He truly liked Qin You, but the woman he liked was ambitious, resourceful, and capable, not someone he could monopolize. So he positioned himself as a supporter.

Although he didn't quite agree, thinking of Qin You's status as a peak fourth-tier ability user, Qin Jun didn't say anything more.

When the two arrived at the Sage's house, having already been there once during the day, they now saw a red lantern hanging from the eaves of the small wooden house. If the red lantern weren't electric, Lou Ling would have laughed herself silly. What role was Qin You playing? Was she really a madam?

Qin Jun led them to the front of the small wooden house and then left.

Qin You's ability cultivation speed was extremely fast. It could be said that in the third year of the apocalypse, with her current level, she could already stand at the very top of humanity's strongest. Therefore, she could control all the mutated plants in the oasis and was extremely confident in her abilities. Because of this confidence, there were no Qin family ability users protecting her, and within a thousand meters, there was absolutely no one.

As soon as the two stepped into the small wooden house, they smelled a strong floral fragrance. Within the fragrance, there was also a faint, strange scent.

It was poison gas!

Besides stimulating growth, wood-type ability users could also extract toxins from mutated plants and use them as weapons. Qin You's ability level had broken through the fourth tier, achieving a qualitative leap. She had a masterful control over her ability and was very skilled at refining toxins.

As soon as she smelled the floral fragrance, Lou Ling fainted.

Lou Dian unhurriedly caught her, slowly walked into the small wooden house, and closed the door.

Qin You was sitting on the same sofa as during the day. Her loose robe was gone, replaced by a red gauze draped over her body. She wore nothing underneath, her curves on full display, the mysterious three points vaguely visible, enough to make a man's blood boil.

Unfortunately, Lou Dian didn't even glance at her. After entering the room, he casually sat on the sofa opposite her, placing the unconscious person in his arms, holding her casually and comfortably, combing her shoulder-length hair with his fingers.

Qin You's originally seductive and leisurely posture instantly crumbled. She looked at the calm man with some surprise, her brows furrowed. She asked, "You weren't poisoned?"

Lou Dian looked at her indifferently. "If you're referring to the mutated beast meat, I'm sorry, we didn't touch it."

"Impossible—" Her voice abruptly stopped. She quickly understood that Lou Dian had long known that the mutated beast meat Bach had sent them was poisoned. The poison was refined by her. It wouldn't be fatal, but it could suppress an ability user's abilities, allowing the poisoner to control them.

If they hadn't eaten the food provided by the oasis, what had they been eating these past few days? Under her surveillance, she knew that the two had only brought two backpacks when they arrived, and the food inside wasn't much, not enough to last them two days. Could it be… one of them had a space ability?

Although her plan had backfired, Qin You quickly recovered from her surprise. A seductive smile appeared on her face, her lipstick-coated red lips looking incredibly sensual under the ambiguous lighting. She smiled and said, "The Lou family is truly surprising! Lou Dian, do you want this oasis? As long as you're with me, this oasis is yours."

Then she glanced at the person he was protecting in his arms like a treasure and added, "With your siblings' abilities, plus the Qin family's support, I can make you stand at the peak of this apocalyptic world."

Author's Note:

Today's goals:

Lou Ling's goal: Rawr, rawr, rawr! Bite to death all creatures who dare covet her man!

Lou Dian's goal: Strive to keep his little sister within his sight!

URGENT: Our Google Ads account was blocked due to violations. We'd deeply appreciate your support through donations to help us continue our work. Or we won't be able to continue the translations.

ʕ•́ᴥ•̀ʔっ

Love what you read?