Chapter 142 I Miss You
He paused, his gaze sweeping over Qiao Xi and Shen Han. "It's about superpower evolution! These things... are the real treasures that can be exchanged for a massive amount of crystal cores! Or... new, efficient energy cores will also work!"
He just wanted to get rid of these two troublemakers as soon as possible.
She felt reassured, stood up, and dusted off non-existent dust from her clothes: "Understood. Thanks, Brother Scorpion. Next time... we'll come back with some 'goods'."
Her smile was meaningful.
The scorpion watched their retreating figures, his teeth grinding together, but he didn't dare utter a single word.
Only after the two figures completely disappeared from the factory gate did he suddenly kick over the broken table in front of him, letting out a beast-like roar.
After leaving the town and making sure they had shaken off all possible "tails," Qiao Xi and Shen Han slowed down a bit.
Instead of returning directly to their base, they cautiously circled the wilderness, using the complex terrain and Shen Han's perception abilities to evade possible tracking.
Five days later, the two, weary from their journey but with bright eyes, finally returned to their base.
After learning from Fu Jinxing's assistant that Fu Jinxing was still in a meeting, she went to clean herself up first.
After changing into clean clothes, she arrived at Fu Jinxing's office.
thump thump thump...
"Come in."
Upon hearing that Fu Jinxing was inside, Qiao Xi immediately stepped back and entered.
"You're back?"
Upon seeing her, Fu Jinxing's tired brows relaxed considerably.
He thought that what happened last time had scared her away and that she wouldn't be back anytime soon.
“Brother Jinxing, Shen Han and I discovered a black market this time. We can exchange for enough crystal cores there. We have many superhumans now, and what we lack most are crystal cores.”
She explained the general situation to him.
"Then let's use the supplies we have to exchange for them."
Josie pursed her lips. "We have plenty of other supplies there. Our biggest advantage is in the ability catalyst, but whether we can exchange them is up to you."
Surprisingly, Fu Jinxing didn't hesitate at all. "Okay, the matter of the superpower catalyst will be exposed sooner or later. We might as well take advantage of this time difference to improve the strength of our people."
She shared the same idea as Shen Han, which saved her from having to explain further.
“Brother Jinxing, don’t worry. It would be best if we could make a one-time purchase to get enough crystal cores. Once we’ve shaken off our pursuers, we can at least buy ourselves a few months of time.” She turned around and looked at the man behind the desk.
Fu Jinxing sat with his back to the light, his deep features appearing even colder and harder in the shadows. Only when he looked at her did a barely perceptible hint of tenderness flash in his eyes.
Fu Jinxing didn't say much. He opened a heavy alloy drawer and took out a specially made low-temperature storage box.
The moment the lid was opened, a faint, strangely energetic chill wafted out.
Twenty test tubes, shimmering with a deep blue hue, were neatly arranged inside.
He pushed the box in front of Josie with steady movements, but his fingertips paused briefly on the box.
“I’ll send those four ability users who just reached the second tier with you.” His voice was deep, his protective instincts for her palpable. “With them there, I can feel at ease.”
Qiao Xi gently shook her head, her black hair brushing against her cheek. "Brother Jinxing, no need. More people will only make us a bigger target and a burden. With Shen Han and my combined abilities, those who are tailing us might not even be able to catch a glimpse of us."
Fu Jinxing remained silent for a long time before finally nodding slowly, as if he had made a difficult decision.
“Okay.” He stood up, walked around the table to Josie, his tall figure looming over her. “Remember, Josie, the crystal core and catalyst are external things. If… if you really encounter an insurmountable danger, discard them and protect yourself at all costs.”
Qiao Xi looked up and met his burning gaze, feeling a warmth in her heart. "Okay, Brother Jinxing, don't worry, I know."
She smiled at him to reassure him, then reached out and took the heavy box from him; it was icy cold to the touch.
Just as she turned to leave, Fu Jinxing raised his hand and grabbed her wrist.
The force wasn't strong, but it restricted her movements.
“XiXi,” his voice rang in her ear, his breath warm, “what happened last time… wasn’t just a momentary impulse.”
His words were like pebbles thrown into a deep pool, creating ripples in Josie's heart.
Josie lowered her eyes, her thick eyelashes casting a small shadow beneath them, concealing all her turbulent emotions.
She gently but firmly withdrew her hand, her voice as soft as a sigh: "But... Brother Jinxing, I can't make any promises to anyone right now."
The survival rules of the apocalypse are cruel and realistic. She knows clearly that when faced with life and death, and on the path of pursuing power, she will not stop for anyone.
For her, a promise was a luxury too much to bear.
She didn't offer any further explanation, nor did she look at Fu Jinxing's expression. Clutching the storage box, she quickly left without looking back.
The heavy security door slowly closed behind her, blocking her view.
Fu Jinxing stood there, his gaze seemingly piercing through the heavy door, fixed on the resolute departing figure.
He slowly closed his empty hand, his knuckles curling up. "Xixi, you will come back to me..."
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The wind in the wilderness whipped up dust, carrying the smell of decay.
Qiao Xi and Shen Han moved swiftly through the ruins of the dilapidated city, like two ghosts disappearing into the shadows.
They deliberately avoided conventional routes, choosing abandoned factory areas and collapsed overpasses to completely disrupt all unstable factors.
"We've taken a detour for three days. Let's rest today and head straight to the black market tomorrow."
Shen Han came here specifically for her, and he had no objection to any of her decisions.
"good."
The two slowed down and eventually chose to spend the night in a large shopping mall.
The empty shopping mall was deathly silent, with only the dilapidated billboards creaking and groaning in the draft.
Broken glass shards and scattered shelves littered the floor, and the air was thick with the smell of dust and mold.
These things can be fatal to ordinary people with weakened immune systems in the later stages.
However, it does not cause any harm to those with superpowers.
They went to the small shops on the basement floor, rummaged around, and finally found several half-face masks behind the counter of one shop.
"Wear this, so people won't remember your face on the black market." Josie put on the fox mask, revealing only her beautifully shaped jawline and tightly pursed lips.
Shen Han then casually picked out a hideous demon mask.
Just as Josie was adjusting the straps of her mask, a scorching heat suddenly approached from behind.
Shen Han's strong arms suddenly wrapped around her waist, pulling her tightly into his embrace.
His chest was pressed against her back, and she could feel his surging heat and intense heartbeat even through her clothes.
"Xi Xi..." Chen Han's hot breath sprayed on her sensitive neck, his voice low and hoarse, filled with intense longing and suppressed desire, "I miss you... so much."
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