Chapter 37: Unsatisfied.
Unfortunately, at this moment, although Mo Xiu was conscious, she still found it difficult to communicate normally with words.
Even if he could speak, he was worried that speaking rashly would disturb Mo Qi.
He had never known before that the pain of absorbing crystal cores and upgrading could be shared among others. He didn't know exactly how Mo Qi had done it, but it must have been something more complicated than that.
If he were to speak up now to stop or cause trouble, who knows if the other party would suffer a backlash? He didn't understand those metaphysical things, but he had at least read similar novels and watched similar TV series before the apocalypse.
Many villains make their move at this moment, causing the protagonist to stumble during his training and resulting in serious injuries.
So even though Mo Xiu felt incredibly sorry for Mo Qi's condition, there was nothing she could do but watch helplessly.
For some reason, a flashback appeared in my mind: in my past life, the man was protecting my mangled corpse while being punched and kicked by the people around him.
Mo Xiu couldn't hold back her tears again.
He didn't understand why Mo Qi was being so kind to him, when he hadn't done much for him at all. In his past life, was it really worth it just for those few meals that felt like charity?
He was indeed a very kind person back then and helped many people. But he also knew that with his abilities, he couldn't help everyone.
Therefore, the help given to Mo Qi, who was like a stranger at the time, was nothing more than a casual gesture.
Although she treated her man well after finding him and took good care of him, in Mo Xiu's eyes, those were just things she could do and were not difficult at all.
Moreover, while taking care of him, she was also trying to draw warmth from him.
But Mo Qi was completely unaware of all this; he was the one who truly asked for nothing in return, foolishly sacrificing for himself.
Even though outsiders might think Mo Qi was the one who benefited, Mo Xiu knew very well that this wasn't actually the case.
Mo Qi faces himself with a sincere heart, even if the other party's attitude and reaction are often unreasonable, that is his most authentic self.
He would tell himself his true thoughts and never hide his secrets, even if such secrets might bring him danger.
He would endure his headache and use his psychic abilities to help him fight off zombies. He would also work hard to research talismans and magic circles, and make him a large-capacity lightweight backpack that could be used as a divine artifact in the apocalypse, as well as a protective talisman.
Even after sensing that he was in danger, it teleported here for him and took the attack of the mutated beast in his place.
That was a high-level mutated gray wolf; one strike from it could kill a person!
Mo Xiu felt that Mo Qi might not know about this, but he knew perfectly well that the other party was protecting him with his life.
At this moment, Mo Qi, using some unknown method, relieved him of immense pain!
Is it worth it?
Mo Xiu really wanted to ask, was it worth it? Was it worth doing so much for herself?
What merit or ability did he possess to deserve such treatment from the other party in both lifetimes?
My emotions were overwhelming, not just gratitude and being moved.
Mo Xiu felt that the person in front of him was repeatedly impacting him mentally and emotionally. Only now did he truly realize that he had already developed a deeper affection for Mo Qi.
If his previous kindness towards the other person was more about repaying what the other person had done for him in his previous life, then now, Mo Xiu was absolutely certain that Mo Qi's place in his heart was completely different.
Mo Qi was the most important person in his heart, even more important than Mo Xiu himself.
Everything Mo Qi did made Mo Xiu feel that he was a man she would protect with her life!
Thinking of this, Mo Xiu quickly checked her own body's condition again.
He discovered that there seemed to be a subtle connection between him and Mo Qi, meaning that their energies were interconnected, which was why the other could share his pain.
If that's the case, then can the energy from the mutated gray wolf crystal core that I absorbed also be shared with the other party?
If we do this, perhaps Mo Qi will be able to help share the burden, and his condition will also be better, and he can even alleviate some of the pain.
More importantly, Mo Xiu was unaware of the concept of divine sense. Therefore, in his mind, Mo Qi was not an ordinary person, but rather a person with psychic abilities.
In other words, if the other party absorbs energy, their superpowers can also be enhanced.
With that in mind, Mo Xiu did not hesitate to take action, trying to mobilize the energy obtained from the gray wolf crystal core and share it with Mo Qi.
Just as he had predicted, the energy he absorbed successfully entered Mo Qi's body.
Although they might absorb less, both of them would still see an increase in strength.
In this way, Mo Qi could share her pain while also gaining tangible benefits. Thinking this way, Mo Xiu felt a little more at ease.
Mo Qi could naturally sense the flow of energy the moment Mo Xiu did this, but he did not stop it.
His purpose in helping Mo Xiu was indeed very simple: he wanted to help her shoulder the burden. But it was impossible for him not to take any benefits. He just didn't expect Mo Xiu to offer them to him on her own initiative.
Who knew, this guy was as meticulous as ever, determined not to let himself have worked for nothing!
Isn't this a coincidence? My control over my body is still somewhat lacking, and I need some energy to temper it.
Therefore, while accepting it with a clear conscience, Mo Qi also felt even more joy and gratitude towards Mo Xiu.
This was both unexpected and yet perfectly logical.
Mo Xiu is still the same; he never forgets himself when there's something good happening. He really is a good person!
Mo Qi was secretly pleased with himself, almost completely ignoring the pain that had been shared.
Cultivators are naturally capable of enduring pain, after all, it's a world where the strong prey on the weak. Those who manage to stand out are undoubtedly the most resolute in their will.
Therefore, Mo Qi was actually quite adept at handling these pains. And when he thought that all the pain he was enduring was for Mo Xiu, and would genuinely improve his own physical condition, it became even easier to accept.
Therefore, Mo Qi focused most of his attention on absorbing the energy that Mo Xiu gave him and refining his body.
Having learned from his previous experience absorbing the sunflower demon core, Mo Qi was much more adept at it.
The wolf's demon core was indeed of great benefit to him, and soon he felt his body being continuously strengthened.
If this continues, this body will become increasingly able to accommodate his powerful soul, and perhaps one day he will be able to unleash all the strength he had previously suppressed.
In that time, in such a world, who will be your opponent?
This fantasy seems a bit far-fetched, but it's still good to have beautiful aspirations. At least Mo Qi can clearly feel that his entire body feels much more relaxed and comfortable.
Although it can't match the physical body that was as powerful as a ferocious beast when I was in the cultivation world, at least my meridians are unobstructed.
After everything was over, Mo Qi moved his shoulders, raised his arms and lowered them, and tried to grasp them back and forth twice, without the previous delay.
Now I can finally be a decent human being!
With a satisfied sigh, Mo Qi couldn't help but inwardly criticize himself. Sure enough, as long as you lower your expectations and get used to a miserable situation, even the slightest improvement can bring joy.
However, this made Mo Xiu feel quite embarrassed. Since she had swallowed so much energy from the demon core, it meant that she had only actually absorbed at most half of it, and she didn't know if this would mean she hadn't met the other party's expectations.
Thinking of this, Mo Qi looked at Mo Xiu. He saw that the young man beside him had also opened his eyes and was looking at him expressionlessly.
No way, no way, why is there no expression on his face? Is he angry? Is it because he was angry that he also absorbed the demon core's energy? But wasn't that what he gave him?
Even if it was the other party who shared it, did I absorb it a little too enthusiastically? Shouldn't he have been more polite at the beginning?
Mo Qi racked his brains trying to figure out what had upset Mo Xiu. Before the other party had even said a word, he felt guilty and subconsciously gave the young man a fawning smile.
"Mo Xiu..." Mo Qi carefully reached out to take Mo Xiu's hand. Fortunately, she didn't refuse and let him hold her hand.
But then he heard the person on the other end say, "Do you know where you went wrong?"
Mo Qi instinctively wanted to shake his head, but seeing Mo Xiu frown, he quickly nodded and said with a very apologetic attitude, "I shouldn't have absorbed the energy from the demon core, at least not so much..."
Mo Qi deliberately put on a pitiful look, like a primary school student admitting his mistake.
Mo Xiu, who was standing to the side, was initially a little confused as to why the other party called the crystal core of the mutated animal a demon core. However, he felt that it was just a name, and it didn't matter whether it was a crystal core or a demon core.
But upon hearing what followed, Mo Xiu became even angrier.
"You think I'm unhappy because you absorbed that kind of energy? Do you think I care about something like that?"
His purpose in coming out was indeed to find the mutated gray wolf and absorb its crystal core to increase his strength.
However, he did these things not only to have the ability to take revenge, but also to protect Mo Qi and give them a better life.
To put it bluntly, if some unexpected situation really occurs, even if Mo Qi absorbs all the energy in the crystal core, so what?
This person is Mo Qi! He's no ordinary person!
"You!" The angry words almost came out, but when he saw the blood seeping from the other person's shoulder, he swallowed them back down.
After taking several deep breaths, Mo Xiu spoke again: "I don't care about energy that can't be measured. What I care about is your safety. Do you understand?"
Damn it! Mo Qi, when will your clueless brain ever get to the point?!
Upon hearing this, Mo Qi froze on the spot.
Was the other person just accusing him of being slow to understand? With his high comprehension and talent, it couldn't be referring to cultivation. Then what was it referring to? How could he be slow to understand?
In Mo Qi's memory, a subordinate vaguely said something similar to complaining to his sweetheart.
So, could it be that Mo Xiu likes him?
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