Throughout the journey, Jian Ning remained flying high in the sky on her sword, so even when she saw these large insects, she did not go down to kill them.

There are too many. It seems that the space available for human habitation is getting smaller and smaller.

They descended from the sky just before reaching Xiao Lingfeng's encampment. They sheathed the Ruoshui Sword.

She straightened her dress; today she had deliberately worn a very flamboyant bright red one, which looked quite festive. She carried a huge hiking backpack on her back and strode over.

"Comrade, hello, please stop for a moment. This is a military base, and unauthorized personnel are not allowed to approach. What do you need?"

The soldier on guard stopped Jian Ning and asked sternly.

He couldn't even remember the last time he'd seen a stranger, let alone such a fresh-faced, young, and beautiful girl.

"I'm looking for Xiao Lingfeng, is he here?"

"Oh, Captain Xiao, please wait a moment."

The soldier picked up the walkie-talkie, said a few words, then turned back to Jian Ning with a smile and said, "Comrade, Captain Xiao will be here soon."

"Okay, thank you." Jian Ning suddenly felt a little flustered, all because of his love letter.

I just came here without giving any prior notice, and now we're about to meet. I'm suddenly feeling a little uneasy. What should I do?

"Jian Ning! I knew it was you."

Before they could figure it out, Xiao Lingfeng strode out from inside, clearly suppressing his excitement, and stopped in front of Jian Ning.

If it weren't for the soldiers standing guard nearby, he would definitely have pulled Jian Ning into his arms. Several months had passed since they last saw each other, and he really missed her terribly.

"I saw the letter you left me, so I came to find you. I hope I'm not bothering you?"

Jian Ning lowered her head, fiddling with her fingers, her eyes darting left and right, refusing to look at him. For some reason, now that she was in front of him, she suddenly felt embarrassed. She would never have acted this way before.

"How could we be disturbing you? Come on, let's go in. Oh, right, we still need to register." Xiao Lingfeng took Jian Ning's hand, but after taking two steps, he turned back.

She took a registration form from the soldier on guard at the gate and carefully wrote Jian Ning's name on it.

Then he pulled her inside, holding Jian Ning's hand tightly without letting go.

He led her all the way to his residence, opened the door, pulled Jian Ning inside, and with a slight pull, drew her into his arms.

He held her so tightly, wishing he could meld her delicate body into his very bones. The longing he had felt during this time flowed like a river within him, surging endlessly, yet finding no outlet.

"Gently, you're hurting me!" Jian Ning gently pushed him away a little, looking at his much thinner face and even more frail body. His eyes seemed larger and deeper, and she couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.

She gently stroked the stubble on his chin. "Why don't you take better care of yourself? Are you not eating enough?"

"No, I still have supplies stored in my space, but we can't waste them too much."

The situation is getting increasingly dire, and I plan to keep these supplies for emergencies. How are you? Where have you been all this time?

Xiao Lingfeng felt the warmth of Jian Ning's soft, delicate fingers, and a blush crept up his ears. He felt himself melting, completely enveloped in her tenderness.

"I'm fine. I just came out of the secret realm. I reaped quite a harvest this time. I came over as soon as I saw your letter when I got home." Jian Ning paused here, looked up at Xiao Lingfeng's eyes and asked seriously, "Is what you wrote in your letter the truth?"

"Of course it's true! How could I lie to you? Jian Ning, you know I'm not good with words and don't know how to say sweet things, but I really like you from the bottom of my heart. Will you be my girlfriend?"

After asking that question, Xiao Lingfeng unconsciously increased the pressure on his hand. He seemed a little nervous too.

"No, I disagree."

Xiao Lingfeng was taken aback by Jian Ning's answer.

He suddenly felt as if he'd been doused with a bucket of cold water, a chill that seeped right into his bones. He never dreamed Jian Ning would reject him; didn't she clearly have feelings for him too?

"Why not? I don't accept this answer!"

Jian Ning, I will treat you well. I'm even willing to rip my heart out for you to see.

Are you worried that I won't be able to take good care of you in this apocalypse? Or do you have some other ideas? Tell me, and we can discuss a solution.

Xiao Lingfeng was truly anxious; his voice trembled as he spoke.

"Don't be in such a hurry. What I meant was, I don't want to be your girlfriend, I want to be your wife."

"My dear wife, let's get married! I've already had my brother prepare the wedding room at home. As long as you can take some time off, we'll go back and have the wedding!"

Jian Ning couldn't bear to see him anxious, so she chuckled and shared her thoughts.

"You naughty girl, you did this on purpose, didn't you? See how I punish you!"

Xiao Lingfeng's emotions were truly on a rollercoaster. He grabbed Jian Ning's slender waist with both hands, pressed her against the door, and kissed her forcefully.

His lips were anything but gentle, carrying a tempestuous urgency, raw yet brimming with intense passion.

Their lips and teeth intertwined, nibbling and sucking incessantly.

Jian Ning responded passionately, as if they wanted to find each other's breath in each other's mouths. This intimate feeling made her heart beat faster and her blood boil.

Receiving Jian Ning's response, Xiao Lingfeng seemed even more excited, pulling her tightly into his arms. One could clearly feel the tension in his muscles.

The kiss grew deeper and more intense; it seemed as if Xiao Lingfeng was pouring his very soul into it.

His rapid breathing was tinged with desire. He was clearly struggling to control himself, not wanting his excitement to frighten Jian Ning.

He slightly pulled away from her body, creating some distance between them, but his rapid breathing remained, which inexplicably made Jian Ning's heart race.

"You weren't lying to me when you said you wanted to be my wife, were you?" After calming his breathing, Xiao Lingfeng stared into Jian Ning's eyes and asked seriously.

Why would I lie to you? Just tell me if you agree or not, why make such a fuss?

Jian Ning was also a little shy and embarrassed to let him stare at her. She lowered her head slightly to avoid his gaze, which seemed as deep and magical as a pool.

"I'll ask for leave in a bit. I still need to submit a marriage application for the wedding, and we still need to go through the proper procedures. It's just that I'm a little sorry to trouble you with this proposal."

I should have been the one to say it first, but I didn't expect you to take such a big step, eliminating the option of having a girlfriend!