Chapter 66. After a kiss, they even thought about the child's name...
Seeing the girl who had just lost her boyfriend, Meng Xin couldn't help but have all sorts of chaotic thoughts. He couldn't help but think about what he would do if something happened to Shan Ran.
Such thoughts grew wildly, and he tried to suppress them, but he couldn't control them at all.
He really wanted Shanran to promise him that she would never do anything dangerous again, nor go to any dangerous places.
But he knew that with Shan Ran's talent and ability, as well as her increasingly mature leadership charisma, it was impossible for her to remain content with a small corner of the world.
Thinking about this made me feel even worse.
His sharp edges completely disappeared when he faced Shan Ran. He hid all his thorns and approached Shan Ran, only to receive her comfort.
The mountain sighed.
She's such a crybaby.
She put her arm around Meng Xinye's shoulder, stood on tiptoe, and stuck out her tongue.
Lick away that tear.
Meng Xin's nose was red from crying, and her body was trembling, but at this moment it was as if the pause button had been pressed, and she stood there frozen, not moving at all.
He felt something soft and moist brush against his cheek.
He remembered the little stray cat he had seen on the roadside when he was in the slums.
It was a pure white kitten, but it had been wandering outside for a long time. Its white fur had long since turned gray, and it looked dirty. It was drinking dirty water from the roadside.
Meng Xin also fetched a bowl of water from his small, dilapidated tin hut, then walked over to the kitten and turned its head towards him.
The kitten initially resisted, but after smelling Meng Xinye's scent, it buried its head in the clean food bowl and drank the water with gusto.
Meng Xin stroked the kitten's tangled fur and then scratched its little head.
The kitten purred and, after drinking its water, tilted its head and rubbed against Meng Xinye's hand, then suddenly stuck out its tongue and licked it.
A few days later, Meng Xin brought back some cat food from her workplace, but she never saw the little stray cat again.
He was a little disappointed at the time, but he quickly got over it.
Stray cats already have short lifespans, and they don't know what dangers they might encounter in the outside world, especially in chaotic places like slums, where some people will do anything when they're hungry.
What isn't his will eventually be lost.
The sensation on my face just now felt a lot like that kitten.
Meng Xin looked at the girl in front of him through teary eyes, blinked hard to squeeze out all the tears, and only then could he see the girl's face clearly.
Where is the girl on the other side?
Will it, like that stray cat, leave him one day?
He has had very little since he was a child, and now the only thing he wants is this girl.
She's right in front of me now, seemingly within reach, but what about later?
Meng Xin couldn't control his anxious thoughts at all. He reached out and pulled the girl into a tight embrace.
Only when he felt the warmth of the other person's body could his chaotic thoughts calm down.
"Ranran, you must live, live well. As long as you keep me by your side, I'll do anything..."
Shan Ran wrapped her arms around Meng Xinye and gently patted his back to soothe his emotions.
At that moment, Shanran sensed his intense unease. She couldn't make any promises, so she could only try her best to comfort him.
Meng Xin slowly released his hand and lowered his head to gently touch the girl's forehead.
Finding the direction of his lips, he closed his eyes and lowered his head to kiss them.
This kiss wasn't driven by any strong desire for sex, nor was it an attempt to use intimacy to dispel the overwhelming unease within.
Shan Ran parted her lips slightly, letting the other person stir her deeper until the man sucked too hard, making her a little breathless. Then she patted him, signaling him to be gentler.
Meng Xin's breathing became rapid. He gently pecked at her a few times and said in a low voice, "Ranran, the ability to be immortal is very important. Can you get it quickly?"
Yamaran: .....
Standing at the head of the bed, Shan Ran looked at Nan Guishang, who still looked ashen-faced, and couldn't help but feel annoyed.
How could I have lost my mind and agreed to Meng Xinye's absurd request?
—Come and kiss the Southbound Merchant who hasn't come back to life yet.
Although Shan Ran had kissed Meng Xin when he was unconscious.
But at that time she had no superpowers at all and could only rely on firearms and a long-handled sword to protect herself.
Things are different now. She now has superpowers, and at a fairly high level. With the ability to protect herself, immortality is just icing on the cake for her, not something she absolutely needs.
The person in the bed died saving her, so wouldn't kissing him like this... be taking advantage of him in his vulnerable state? Besides, it's not even certain that things will work out in this situation.
But if she waits for him to wake up, she'll have to find a way to get closer to him. However, she currently has a good relationship with Lu Wenrou, and it would feel awkward to harm her son.
It's so troublesome. Men can be really troublesome sometimes.
Shan Ran finally made up her mind.
She sat on the chair at the head of the bed and looked at the face in front of her.
The morning sunlight streamed in through the window, falling on Nan Guishang's ashen face. The sunlight did nothing to warm his body, and even his thick eyelashes drooped, making him look lifeless.
Completely different from his spirited appearance when they first met, even Shan Ran felt a little uncomfortable looking at him. It was hard to imagine how District Chief Lu must feel if he saw his son like this all the time.
Forget it, I'll just do double the tasks as compensation.
Shan Ran made up her mind. She clenched her fists, leaned her upper body, and slowly approached Nan Guishang.
Her gaze was fixed on the other person's pale lips, and just as she was about to touch them, she suddenly saw the lips move.
"What...are you going to do?"
A very hoarse voice came from behind.
Shan Ran was startled and sprang up, nearly falling off the chair.
Okay, that's it, the company is dead.
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A group of people surrounded Nan Guishang, checking his physical condition.
Lu Wenrou also came over, and only after learning that everything was normal did she breathe a sigh of relief.
But then she put on a stern face and began to scold her son.
"Ah Shang, not every battle has to end in mutual destruction. I've told you so many times, if you can avoid dying, then don't. But you, you just want to die. This time, I sent you to pick up Captain Shan Ran, and you died without her knowing, giving her a real fright. You really are... clueless!"
Shan Ran, whom Lu Wenrou described as "startled," stood in the corner, trying her best to minimize her presence.
She was startled not only that day, but also just now.
Although she hid very well, she was still accurately spotted by the lying-down Nan Guishang.
Meeting the man's gaze, Shan Ran smiled politely, her toes curling up in ways that couldn't be seen.
After staring at Shan Ran for a while, Nan Guishang looked away and turned to his mother.
"Mom, I've told you not to worry so much. You have a whole safe zone to worry about, aren't you tired enough already?"
"You! You unfilial son!"
Lu Wenrou could no longer hold back and, disregarding that her son was still in the recovery phase, grabbed his ear directly.
"Ouch, ouch, it hurts, Mom! Be gentle!"
Lu Wenrou quickly let go. She didn't really want to hurt her son; she was just too heartbroken and couldn't stand it anymore.
"Mom, don't worry, I know what I'm doing. It's just that my body can't heal on its own if I get injured. I can only be treated by healing or light-based healers, and the healing process is slow."
But death is different. Once I die, my body can regenerate on its own, without leaving any scars. That's much easier than being injured.
"Shut up! You unfilial son!"
Yamaran: .......
What a bizarre idea!
Shan Ran looked at the red-haired youth with a complicated expression, wondering what was going on in his head and whether this was the thinking of a normal person.
After confirming that the merchant returning south was safe, the people inside prepared to leave.
"Wait a minute," Nan Guishang suddenly called out from behind.
Lu Wenrou turned around. "What's wrong, A-Shang?"
"Hey, Captain Shanran, you stay here. I have something to tell you."
Shan Ran, who had almost reached the door, pulled her foot back and sighed softly.
Lu Wenrou looked at her son, then at Shan Ran, who had her back to them, and asked in confusion, "You just woke up. Is there something you need to see Captain Shan Ran about? She's been taking care of you these past two days and it's been quite tiring. She even went out on a mission and brought back a superhuman who's very important to the safe zone..."
"Mom!" Nan Guishang interrupted his mother's rambling, his expression somewhat helpless. "I just have some things to ask Captain Shanran. It won't tire her out, don't worry."
After confirming with Shan Ran that everything was alright, Lu Wenrou left with the others, and thoughtfully closed the door behind her.
Shan Ran took a deep breath, walked to the bedside, and smiled at Nan Guishang, "I haven't had a chance to formally express my gratitude until now. I am very grateful to Young Master Shang for coming to rescue me. Thank you."
The merchant returning from the south remained expressionless.
Shan Ran smiled as before, "May I ask what brings you here?"
Nan Guishang stared at Shan Ran for a long time, narrowed his eyes, and snorted.
“I saw it; you wanted to kiss me then.”
"...You have something on your face, and I want to help you remove it."
"Ha," Nan Guishang said with disbelief, "I'm very charming. I've known that since I was a child. Don't pretend."
"ah?"
"Is it because I'm handsome and dashing that I saved you from danger, and that's why you fell in love with me at first sight? It's a hero-saves-the-damsel-in-distress trope, isn't that how it's always portrayed in TV dramas?"
“............”
"I advise you to give up. I have no interest in romance right now. I am the savior of humanity, a celestial being descended from heaven. Women will only slow down my sword-drawing speed. Don't think you can seduce me just because you have a pretty face and great strength. I will not yield..."
Unable to bear it any longer, Shanran leaned down and bit the incessantly chattering mouth.
Once is enough; she doesn't want to think about the future. If she doesn't kiss him now, she's afraid she might punch him.
Just think of it as biting a barking dog.
Let's finish the mission quickly, and then do more things for Lu Wenrou in the future, three times the amount of missions! Consider it an exchange for her son's superpower.
Anyway, don't have any more contact with this "heavenly star".
The returning merchant from the south had a lot more to say, but that was the last thing he said.
This woman actually used her mouth to cover his mouth!
Nan Guishang's eyes widened, and before he could even close his mouth, he felt something enter him, drawing him in and nourishing him.
The place, which had been dry for a long time, seemed to have been greeted by a warm and refreshing spring.
Realizing what had entered, the man's eyes widened even more.
How dare she! Does she like me that much?!
An unprecedented feeling swept over Nan Guishang's entire body. He felt a tingling, numb sensation, not an itch, but an unknown restlessness that he didn't know where it started, but quickly spread throughout his body.
He felt a slight numbness in his fingertips.
The area where my right arm is broken is itchy, and the area in my waist where organs are missing is itchy.
Even the bitten area... was itchy.
It looks like it's about to grow.
His still-intact left arm moved slightly, slowly moving downwards and pressing down there.
The recovery speed wasn't slow before, but it had never been this fast.
The unexpected speed left him bewildered, and he could only cover it with his hand.
Otherwise, with just a thin white sheet, it would be easy to see what's growing and trembling underneath. Like a seedling trying to break through the soil to welcome her kiss, its tip still glistening with morning dew.
It would be too embarrassing if she saw it.
but.....
What is he shy about?
It was clearly this woman who initiated the kiss, and she even reached inside and entangled with him, making blush-inducing wet sounds.
She's so shameless!
Never mind, I know I'm charming.
Nan Guishang's mind was in a mess; in just two breaths, he thought of many, many things.
The girl's name is Nan Guimeng, and the boy's name is Nan Guimeng.
No! What is he thinking about?
But soon, the restlessness made him lose his ability to think, his mind went blank, and he could only close his eyes and passively endure it.
After an unknown amount of time, Shan Ran stepped back and looked at Nan Guishang, who still had his eyes closed and mouth slightly open. Seeing the fascinated expression on his face, she pursed her lips helplessly.
The familiar dizziness returned, and she quickly left after saying "Get some rest."
Returning merchants from the south: ......
The man slowly opened his eyes, only to find no one there.
He was somewhat surprised, but then he understood.
"Shy now, huh? You're only shy after kissing me? Hmph, how could you be so bold just now? Oh well, what can I do? My charm is just too great, it's such a nuisance..."
He subconsciously moved his right hand, and then realized that his right arm had not yet grown back.
Strangely enough, a small section of it had already grown when I woke up today. It wasn't just my imagination; it really was growing much faster than before.
However, Nan Guishang didn't pay much attention to it; he just felt that his superpower had been strengthened in actual combat.
He ignored all of that; his mind was completely occupied with that kiss from earlier.
He gently touched his lips with his left hand and murmured, "This is my first kiss."
The next morning, Nan Guishang asked A-Jie, who was taking over the shift, "Where is she?"
A-Jie: ?
"Young Master Shang, what are you saying? Who?"
Nan Guishang rolled his eyes at him speechlessly and gestured with his chin toward the door, "Her!"
Ah Jie chuckled sheepishly and scratched his head. "Hehe, who is it?"
Nan Guishang: Where did you find this idiot underling?
After several hints, A-Jie finally understood.
"Oh, Mr. Shang, you mean Sister Ran?"
Nan Guishang withdrew his gaze, pretending to look at his growing right arm, and lowered his head reservedly, not replying to a single word.
"Ran-jie left early this morning."
Nan Guishang paused for a moment, then looked up and asked, puzzled, "Going out? Where did you go?"
"Sister Ran received a mission early this morning and went out to rescue survivors."
"Oh..." Nan Guishang pursed his lips, coughed lightly, and casually continued to ask, "Who else was with her?"
"Brother Ye came to the safe zone with Sister Ran, as well as Cheng Liucong and Wei Qing from the Kunwu team."
"Why is it them again?"
Nan Guishang frowned, searching his memory for Meng Xinye's face.
He's not bad looking, but he looks weak. If he goes out with Shan Ran, will Shan Ran have to protect him?
Tch, a mere embroidery stand.
"Young Master Shang, why are you asking about Sister Ran?"
"I......"
"Oh, I see. Sister Ran has been taking turns with us to take care of Young Master Shang these past few days. You want to thank her, right?"
"Who said I should thank her? If it weren't for saving her, would I be in this state?"
Ah Jie scratched his head, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "But Young Master Shang, even in other missions, you'd rather die than not die. This has nothing to do with Sister Ran, right?"
"And Ran-jie has been quite concerned about you these past few days. Every time I come over, she uses her water-based abilities to cleanse your body, so this time when you woke up, it was different from before; you didn't smell at all."
Nan Guishang scoffed, "Nonsense! When have I ever woken up smelling bad?"
Ah Jie: .......Okay, if you say no, then no.
"You mean... Shan Ran cared about me a lot when I was 'dead'?"
"Yeah, anyway, I think Sister Ran is great. She's been here for the past few days and has helped our safe zone a lot. Many people admire her. I saw a lot of news about Sister Ran online before, and I thought someone as strong as her would be arrogant."
But who knew Sister Ran was so approachable, without any airs at all. And, and Sister Ran was the first person besides Young Master Shang to praise my amazing superpowers…”
Seeing a suspicious blush on his younger brother's face, Nan Guishang narrowed his eyes unhappily.
"What, Sister Ran? You're older than her and you call her 'sister'? What? You like Shan Ran?"
Ah Jie was terrified and almost jumped up on the spot. In his excitement, he released a small blood leech, which then jumped onto Nan Guishang and crawled into the quilt.
Two people:.......
"Aaaaaah, take it away! Take it away!!!"
After a flurry of activity, Ah Jie finally managed to remove the blood leech. Luckily, he acted quickly, and the little blood leech didn't have a chance to crawl onto Nan Guishang and suck his blood.
He might praise his younger brother's amazing superpowers, but that doesn't mean he can accept his brother's blood leeches falling on him. He's genuinely terrified of these creatures; just seeing them gives him goosebumps.
After finishing these tasks, A-Jie quickly explained, "Young Master Shang, please don't misunderstand. My feelings for Sister Ran are admiration, not romantic feelings at all. Please don't slander my deep respect for Sister Ran. I'm just a little fan. If you don't believe me, look, I'm in Shan Ran's fan club."
As he spoke, he handed over his phone, revealing his shining status as a die-hard fan in the fan club.
At first, A-Jie was swiping, while Nan Guishang glanced at it sideways. But when he saw a certain unspeakable section, he suddenly widened his eyes and snatched the phone away.
"What...what is this??"
A-Jie scratched his head sheepishly, "Hehe, these are some personal hobby articles written by fans, um...
Nan Guishang could no longer hear what A-Jie was saying. He flipped through the pages one by one, randomly opening a book, and soon his face turned red and his heart raced.
But he soon realized something was wrong.
"Shan Ran X Rhein, Shan Ran X Meng Xinye, Shan Ran X Kunwu Yecheng, the Gongyang family and the Solomon family are one thing, but who is Chai Ze? The commander of the 5th District base? I've never even heard of this guy... How come there's even Shan Ran X Chandler! But not Shan Ran X me??"
A-Jie: Huh?
He looked at his elder brother with a puzzled expression, "Young Master Shang, have you forgotten that District Chief Lu strongly requested that you keep a low profile? People who know about your superpowers will keep it strictly confidential. Anything about you that appears online will be deleted by Supervisor Chandler. No one knows you exist, so why would they write erotic stories about you and Sister Ran?"
Nan Guishang grew increasingly angry as he listened, his chest heaving violently, his emotions gradually becoming unsettled.
"No! I'm going to tell my mom that she can't hide my existence anymore. Shouldn't someone like me, a celestial being descended from heaven and a savior of humanity, be widely publicized so that everyone knows I exist?"
As Nan Guishang spoke, he picked up his phone and called Lu Wenrou.
Without a doubt, he was severely criticized.
In the end, Lu Wenrou gave him two choices.
Either he should never use his immortality ability again, and never use the suicidal fighting style again, then let him be high-profile.
Either continue using it, but it must be kept strictly confidential, and its existence must not be known to the outside world.
"Isn't there a third option, Mom..."
Lu Wenrou sneered, "Heh, the third option is to be like your father from now on, only concerned with domestic matters and not allowed to concern yourself with outside affairs. When you find a wife, do the same and be a stay-at-home husband."
Nan Guishang: ...To be her master's husband?
While Shanran was on a mission outside, she suddenly felt a tickle in her nose and sneezed.
"What's wrong, Ranran? Did you not sleep well last night?"
Shan Ran shook her head. She fell into a deep sleep after returning home last night, but woke up feeling exceptionally refreshed and even gained two superpowers.
Two more orbs of light appeared in my spiritual world.
One is a bonfire as blazing as a campfire.
One is a chibi version of Xiao Ran. Unlike the agile Xiao Ran who runs around everywhere, this Xiao Ran has a serious face and doesn't move at all, giving off a sense of authority like a boss.
Both abilities are currently at the E-level.
As Shan Ran's level increased, the superpowers she gained after exchanging liquids also gradually rose from the lowest level.
Of course, this is also related to the fact that the merchants returning from the south are themselves grade C.
Her current recovery speed is far slower than that of Nan Guishang; it would be best if she could stay alive.
Shan Ran told Meng Xinye about her special abilities.
The snail-man breathed a sigh of relief, finally at ease. He was pleased and expressed his hope to take things further if given the opportunity.
Shanran: ? ? ? ? Don't be too virtuous.
For the next few days, Shanran was out doing missions. She also took on a mission that was quite far away, requiring her to stay in another city. It took her three and a half days to travel back and forth.
On the way back, they encountered a high-level monster. Shan Ran became more proficient in water-based explosive abilities and gradually mastered fire-based abilities. When fighting a C-level monster, she killed one that was a level higher than her own, and her abilities even had room to maneuver.
But this time, the ones attacking her were more troublesome—three C-level monsters: faceless monkeys.
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