Chapter 160 I'll Let You Go Today

Chen Han's kiss was domineering and scorching, like a storm carrying flames, instantly sweeping over all of Josie's senses.

His lips possessed an irresistible, conquering power, a thirst for something lost and regained, and a strong possessiveness.

Josie was forced to tilt her head back to endure the pain, her back pressed against the cold wall, while her chest felt numb from his body heat.

She could clearly feel his heart pounding rapidly in his chest, drumming against her nerves.

The kiss was so intense it almost suffocated her; the air felt thin and scalding.

However, just when Qiao Xi thought he would take it a step further and was about to refuse, Shen Han suddenly stopped.

His heavy breathing sprayed onto the side of her neck, the hot breath brushing against her sensitive skin, stirring a slight shiver.

His forehead pressed against hers, his deep eyes surging with lingering passion, which he forcefully suppressed.

“Fu Jinxing, that hypocritical and refined scoundrel,” Shen Han’s voice was low and hoarse, carrying a trace of lingering resentment and jealousy. He punished her by rubbing her swollen lips with his fingertips. “He’s been coveting you for so long. Last night… he definitely didn’t know his limits.”

His eyes were dark and unfathomable. "I'll let you go today."

As he spoke, his arm slid down and landed on Josie's slender waist.

The warm, thick hands began to knead rhythmically through the thin fabric of the clothes.

The fingertips pressed on the sore muscles with just the right amount of pressure.

At first, Josie felt a little itchy and instinctively wanted to dodge, but the fatigue that had accumulated deep in her body surged up like a tide.

The days of running around, the tension, and last night... really made her feel like her body was falling apart.

Shen Han's technique was surprisingly skillful; his perfectly timed kneading and pressing precisely relieved every tense muscle and bone.

The fatigue was gradually dispelled by the warmth of her palms, replaced by a lazy comfort.

Her tense back gradually relaxed, her body softened, and she simply let herself lazily lean back on the bed, closing her heavy eyelids.

Shen Han silently continued what she was doing until her long, deep breathing became steady and even, and she drifted off to sleep.

Even knowing that Qiao Xi had fallen into a deep sleep, Chen Han did not let go, and continued to massage her slowly and gently.

Because of his massage, Josie slept very comfortably.

For as long as she slept, Shen Han stayed by her bedside, gazing at her still incredibly beautiful face in her sleep.

Josie was awakened by a chilling cold.

She opened her eyes and found herself covered with a quilt, the corners of which were carefully tucked in.

But she still felt cold.

The room was dimly lit, and Shen Han sat on the only chair by the bed, his tall figure appearing somewhat lonely in the gloom.

He wasn't asleep; he just stared at her intently. "You woke up so quickly? Why didn't you sleep a little longer?"

"How long have I been asleep?" Josie's voice was hoarse from just waking up. She struggled to sit up, the heavy blanket slipped off, and the chill immediately seeped in through her thin pajamas.

"It will only take about two hours."

She looked out the window; the sky was a hazy gray.

Shen Han immediately got up and pulled the blanket up to cover her, his actions carrying an instinctive protective instinct.

“I’ve been running around a lot lately, my nerves are on edge, I thought you would sleep a little longer.” His deep voice was particularly clear in the quiet room. “Anyway, I don’t have anything to do today, so I’ll sleep a little longer and get some rest.”

He reached out and naturally wanted to massage her waist again.

Josie, however, threw off the covers and got out of bed.

As her feet touched the cold floor, a chill instantly shot from the soles of her feet to the top of her head, causing her to shiver violently.

She is a superhuman with physical abilities far exceeding those of ordinary people, and she has an extremely high tolerance for heat and cold.

But she still felt cold.

This winter is going to be tough...

She wrapped herself in her clothes and walked a few steps to the window. Outside, the gale roared and howled like a runaway beast, whipping up clouds of gray-black snow dust and debris, and lashing wildly at the crumbling ruins of the buildings.

The dead trees twisted and swayed violently in the gale, emitting a tooth-grinding groan.

The sky was leaden gray, so oppressive it was hard to breathe.

As far as the eye could see, the streets were deserted, with only a deathly chill spreading through them.

Boom...

Thunder was accompanied by lightning.

This foreshadows the coming of a heavy rain.

Shen Han silently walked up behind her, his strong chest pressed against her back, and his arms wrapped around her from behind, enveloping her in his warm embrace, trying to dispel the chill from her body.

"What's wrong?" His deep voice sounded in her ear, with a reassuring tone.

Josie's body remained tense, and her voice was dry: "If it gets this cold... the winters to come will be very difficult."

The first harsh winter after the apocalypse is revealing its deadly fangs to the survivors with unimaginable ferocity.

Those ordinary people who are lucky enough to escape from the zombies will probably find it difficult to survive this cruel torture of nature.

Shen Han also looked up at the gray, death-laden world outside the window, his brows furrowed and his jawline taut.

“That’s right, if things continue like this…” His voice was heavy with unprecedented weight, “human survival is becoming increasingly difficult.”

As the two predicted, temperatures continued to drop in the days that followed.

The howling wind felt like ice blades, stinging my face.

But Josie still insisted on going out every day to adapt to the world.

She cannot stop; they need a lot of crystal cores.

Only by possessing sufficient strength can one remain invincible in the face of increasingly harsh environments and increasingly powerful enemies.

Every morning, Qiao Xi would take Xie Jue and Shen Han out to hunt high-level zombies.

The severe cold seemed to have slightly suppressed the activity of ordinary zombies, but those high-level zombies that had completed their second evolution, or even stronger ones, appeared more frequently, like beasts that had adapted to the environment.

The number of evolved zombies actually increases as the weather gets colder.

They were encountering second- and third-tier zombies, which were previously uncommon, every day.

However, the three of them worked together seamlessly, and almost anything that wasn't a fourth-tier zombie was theirs for the taking.

Almost every day, they can harvest two or three blue crystals, and occasionally, if they are lucky, they can also harvest yellow crystals.

Even after a long day of work, seeing the harvested crystals filled Josie with energy.

As usual, the crystal cores were distributed to Shen Han and Xie Jue, with one kept for Fu Jinxing.

She doesn't need these crystal cores; with the three of them, she can continuously gain energy to upgrade.

She went out to hone her willpower and skills.

Otherwise, if she is too well protected, she will slowly lose the courage to fight against the world.

The three chatted as they walked, and Xie Jue went home as soon as they arrived at his residence.

Qiao Xi and Shen Han continued forward, and just as they reached their floor, a tall and slender figure came into view.