Qiao He understood. She said to the system, "I understand. After I enter Bo Shiwu's consciousness, can I communicate with you?"

The "Slack Off System" said seriously, "No."

"You cannot communicate with the outside world unless you force yourself to wake up, but doing so carries serious risks."

Qiao He frowned: "What risks?"

The system's tone grew increasingly cold: "At best, you'll suffer nerve damage and minor mental problems; at worst, you might end up like Bo Shiwu, forever in a deep sleep, never to wake up again."

Qiao He's heart skipped a beat, and a slight redness rose to the corners of her eyes.

Who is Bo Shiwu to her?

At first, Qiao He thought he was a very scheming and clingy person, and that she should just not save him, but instead make someone else save her.

It would have been easy for Qiao He to kill a complete stranger back then.

But she didn't.

Because of Bo Shiwu's extremely strong will to survive in her eyes, Qiao He was inexplicably reminded of her past self.

Later, Bo Shiwu told her about the impending natural disaster, which shocked Qiao He. She wondered who he was and how he knew such a thing.

Under various circumstances, Qiao He allowed Bo Shiwu to stay.

Originally, I thought that since Bo Shiwu was capable and could fight, I could serve as her bodyguard before she became powerful.

But later...

When did he enter Qiao He's heart?

Qiao He herself didn't know either.

All she knew was that by the time she realized it, Bo Shiwu's image had already taken root in her heart, silently growing into a towering tree.

It can't be ignored.

It's impossible not to care.

Qiao He grasped Bo Shiwu's cool, large hand. This man had large hands with distinct knuckles and fair skin. But his palms were covered with calluses of all sizes, from countless hours of training with weapons, all to protect her and the kittens in crucial moments and get them out of danger quickly.

Qiao He has lost Lin Qiao.

She didn't want to lose Bo Shiwu again.

Qiao He closed her eyes slightly, her thick, dark eyelashes trembling slightly.

She has made her decision.

However, this decision carries a great risk for Qiao He. If she doesn't wake up, she and Bo Shiwu will remain here in an endless slumber...

It's impossible to go back to the forest again, at least not now.

Going back would mean certain death.

They were too weak; even someone as powerful as Bo Shiwu, an ability user, had become like this.

Qiao He gritted her teeth, took a deep breath, and said, "Third Brother, I have something to tell you."

Shen Huai suddenly sat up straight, his expression turning serious. "What did you say?"

"Let's talk outside," Qiao He said softly.

That means the kittens can't know, including Li Zong.

Shen Huai nodded, and the two of them found a place.

After making sure they couldn't hear him, Shen Huai grabbed Qiao He's arm and asked, "Little sister, what's wrong? Is there something important you want to tell me?"

Qiao He had already prepared her words, "Third Brother, I need to go rescue the burden."

“I have come up with a solution, but the price is—one possibility is that we both wake up, another is that I wake up but my mind is damaged, and there is also the possibility that neither of us will wake up.”

Shen Huai's brows furrowed sharply. "What did you say? What kind of method is this?"

Qiao He told Shen Huai about her guesses with the system. She naturally didn't hide anything, because once Qiao He fell into a deep sleep, Shen Huai would be the only one who could support this small team.

"Control my consciousness and let me in." Shen Huai said in a deep voice. Despite his usual carefree and unreliable demeanor, Shen Huai would never back down in this situation. He did not want Qiao He to take any risks.

Qiao He chuckled softly: "Third Brother, are you being silly? I can only control my consciousness to go inside."

Shen Huai: "...But!"

"Alright, no buts. I just want to tell you that if something really happens to me and Bo Shiwu can't wake up, then you should take the kitten and Li Zong and go back to the base," Qiao He said, lowering her eyes.

"Also, please tell Li Zong for me that I couldn't help him find Ye Hong and the others."

Shen Huai's heart sank to the bottom. "Ahe..."

“I’ve made up my mind. And my older brother and second sister, tell them not to be too sad. Maybe one day Huahua’s superpower will become stronger, and then my little burden and I will wake up.”

Seeing that he couldn't persuade Qiao He at all, Shen Huai could only say, "Okay... I promise you."

Qiao He finally felt relieved; this could be considered as her giving her last words in advance.

When they returned, the kittens all came up to look at Qiao He, seemingly wanting to ask her what she had just said to Shen Huai.

Qiao He patted each of the kittens' heads, opened their favorite cat food cans, and then lay down next to Bo Shiwu.

She told Shen Huai, "Close the door properly."

Shen Huai's eyes reddened; he felt incredibly distressed. "Bo Shiwu, if you dare to act badly, I'll..."

He took advantage of his illness and made him eat unpalatable compressed biscuits!