Chapter 13 Chapter 13 She flew!
Shan Ran could sense the direction of the wind.
She stretched out her hand in the air, and the wind passed through her five fingers, as if communicating with her.
No wonder wind-based abilities can also make people fly; she felt that bird-based abilities and wind-based abilities had some similarities.
In the air, she experienced the exhilarating feeling that Rhine had described as being on an airplane.
"Rhine, let go."
Rhine lowered his head and asked uncertainly, "What did you say?"
Shan Ran looked up at Rhine and smiled happily, "I said, Rhine, let go!"
Rhine smiled too. He was confident that even if Shanran couldn't fly, he could catch her, so he let go of her hands.
The momentary weightlessness left Shanran somewhat dazed, but she quickly regained her composure and tried to reconnect with the little eagle.
The little harpy eagle remained rooted to the spot, its mouth agape, silently calling out. It seemed to understand Shan Ran's feelings; the sensation of falling through the air was both thrilling and familiar to it.
"Chirp!"
Shan Ran seemed to hear the little horned eagle's voice. The moment she opened her eyes, a pair of wings unfolded on her back.
With its wings flapping, it initially wobbled precariously, but Shanran quickly found its balance, tilted its body upwards to take control, and soared straight into the sky.
She took flight!
Shan Ran quickly flew to the same height as Rhine, soaring through the air like two real harpy eagles.
She could feel the wind moving across the feathers, and the warm temperature the sun brought to them.
If she were transformed into a horned eagle, she would surely let out a cry right now.
Before long, Shanran was exhausted, her wings disappeared, and her body fell.
Rhine swooped down, caught her precisely, and pulled her into his arms.
Do you want to keep flying?
Shan Ran, panting, nodded. "Okay, continue."
Rhein smiled and agreed.
Once Shanran regained her powers, she repeated her previous actions and continued flying.
When she was exhausted, Rhine would hold her, and they would repeat this over and over again. The two of them practiced like this in the air for half a day.
In the end, Rhine was also exhausted, and only then did he return to the starting point.
Shanran was so exhausted that she was panting heavily and barely had the strength to speak.
After getting in the car, I immediately slumped down in the passenger seat.
Rhein thoughtfully handed him a thermos, which contained warm water he had filled before leaving.
Shanran took the glass, said thank you, and gulped down half a glass of water.
"Rhine, your flight time is amazing, longer than any other superhuman I've ever seen. Is this the superpower you gained after having a fever for six days?"
As Rhine started the car, he replied with some confusion, "Yesterday's flight time was about half of today's. I feel my abilities have noticeably improved today, but I don't know why..."
Shan Ran looked down at the thermos, and a strange thought suddenly popped into her head.
If she possesses the other person's superpowers, will the other person also be able to respond in kind?
For example, enhancing superpowers?
Could her superpower be a two-way growth ability, allowing both of them to improve?
Thinking of this, she turned to look at Rhine.
Noticing her gaze, Rhine also turned to look at her.
"Is something the matter, Ranran?"
Shan Ran looked into Rhine's silver-gray eyes and noticed the beads of sweat dripping from his forehead.
Such a face is very pleasing to the eye.
She secretly obtained Rhine's superpowers without telling him. Although he said it was all voluntary, she still felt a little guilty, especially since Rhine seemed to have feelings for her.
However, if kissing her can also enhance one's superpowers, then it would be beneficial for both of them.
This can also be considered a kind of exchange.
Shan Ran thought for a moment and said directly, "Let's kiss again."
With a screeching sound, the two men were thrown forward and then backward by inertia, landing on the seat headrests.
Rhine had the same expression as last night, his eyes wide and his mouth slightly open.
But this time he didn't say anything, he just looked at Shanran.
Shan Ran unbuckled her seatbelt, moved closer to Rhine, looked at his moist lips, and asked softly, "Is it okay?"
Rhine's eyes deepened, and he pulled Shanran into his arms, kissing her passionately.
Since being rejected by Shan Ran this morning, Rhine's depressed heart started pounding again. He didn't know what she wanted to do.
But he knew he simply couldn't refuse.
If Shan Ran wants it, he will give it to her.
And... he also likes kissing, he likes kissing her.
Shan Ran placed her hands on Rhine's waist, feeling his lean waist and strong muscles, as well as his burning body temperature and rapidly beating heart.
You can still feel his emotions.
She didn't understand why Rhine would have such strong feelings after only kissing her once.
People who are usually rigid and bound by the dogmas of their families can unintentionally break free from their superficial shackles and become so passionate and enthusiastic.
She also had some affection for Rhine; his outstanding appearance, his restraint yet enthusiasm, his meticulous handling of matters, and even after her tactful refusal, he didn't dwell on the issue.
But this goodwill couldn't stop her from moving forward.
She couldn't give him such intense feelings, but this time, she could make the kiss last a little longer.
After an unknown amount of time, Rhine slowly released her. He pursed his lips, and a nearly invisible thread fell out.
Rhine leaned forward again, placed a kiss on Shanran's forehead, and then hugged her tightly.
He felt like he was going crazy, like he was being driven insane by Shan Ran.
But he couldn't bear to let go.
The two hugged quietly for a while, then Shanran gently pushed Rhine away.
"how are you feeling?"
A blush crept back onto her cheeks. Rhine coughed lightly, her voice low and hoarse, "Pretty...pretty good."
Seeing the other person's expression, Shanran knew that he had misunderstood.
"I mean, how do you feel about your powers? Have they gotten stronger?"
Rhine closed his eyes in bewilderment, quietly sensing his own mental world. After a long while, he opened his eyes, looking confused.
"It seems so, there is a little bit, but the change is not obvious, not as big as when I woke up in the morning."
He tilted his head, puzzled. "Strange, I flew for so long today and didn't feel any improvement. How come I suddenly feel like this after getting in the car?"
Shan Ran didn't say much, but simply concealed her shock and sat back in the passenger seat.
Now she was certain that she could also upgrade and enhance other people's superpowers.
She just felt the little eagle in her spiritual world solidify a little bit. This upgrade and enhancement is bidirectional and also helps her.
However, only the first kiss showed a noticeable change; subsequent kisses showed very little increase.
If they want to make significant progress in the future, could it be...?
Shan Ran's gaze involuntarily drifted to the area below the driver's seat.
Then he looked away, his expression serious.
Are you suggesting I take advantage of him?
No, why call it a lie? It clearly helped him too.
Thinking back to that glance just now, Shan Ran's eyes widened in shock... How could a little harpy eagle be so big?
Rhine felt a little upset. He tried hard to stop thinking about those scenes, and after a long time, he finally calmed down.
"Shall we go out and get something to eat?"
Shanran came to her senses. The wind would start blowing tomorrow night, the day after tomorrow it would be strong, and the day after that a monster would appear.
This peaceful dining experience will likely never happen again.
So she nodded.
The two arrived near Shanran's school. It was three o'clock in the afternoon, and there were quite a few people out and about.
There were already patrol cars outside, and after a brief period of chaos, social order was gradually being restored.
There are rumors online from the First Continent that the classification of superpower levels will be released soon, and plans for superpowered individuals will also be released at that time.
Meanwhile, the online censorship and cover-ups haven't stopped, after all, netizens have such wild imaginations that they've come up with many, many versions that even Shanran couldn't have imagined.
Moreover, some of them spoke with such conviction that if Shan Ran hadn't been reborn, she would have actually believed them.
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Shan Ran took Rhein to a noodle shop that she used to like very much.
Many shops around here have closed down. With prices soaring, many restaurants are facing high costs and have simply decided to close temporarily.
Rhine paused for a moment when she saw the environment inside, but quickly followed Shan Ran inside and sat down at an empty table.
They both put on coats to cover the openings in their clothes.
Shanran ordered a bowl of beef noodles, while Rhine, who couldn't handle spicy food, ordered him a three-delicacy noodle dish.
Rhein suppressed the urge to wipe the tables and chairs, trying his best to blend in with the local customs, but his own charisma was too dazzling, making him stand out in such a noodle shop.
Some people even stop at the entrance of the noodle shop to take a few extra glances at Rhine.
Noticing the other person's discomfort, Shanran asked, "Would you like to change seats?"
Shan Ran was facing away from the doorway.
Rhine shook his head, smiled slightly, his expression unchanged. He was about to say something when he was interrupted by a sudden voice.
"Ranran? Is that you? Ranran!"
Shan Ran frowned and looked back.
It turned out to be Rong Shuyao.
Rong Shuyao excitedly jogged a few steps into the room.
"It really is you, Ranran! I was just passing by and I was wondering if this was you?"
Shan Ran remained seated, looking up at Rong Shuyao with a deep gaze and a polite smile on her lips.
"What a coincidence, Shu Yao."
"Come quick! Look who this is!" Rong Shuyao turned around and beckoned towards the door.
Shan Ran turned her head and looked at the bowl of noodles in front of her, ignoring Rong Shuyao. Otherwise, she was afraid she would not be able to resist taking action immediately.
There are three people with Rong Shuyao today. In addition to the two from yesterday, there is one more person.
——Chi Yi.
She was in the same department as them and usually got along very well with Rong Shuyao. Shan Ran wasn't familiar with him, but they had made eye contact a few times, and his gaze made her feel uncomfortable.
In her previous life, Shan Ran returned to the villa with great difficulty, only to find that her original home had been occupied by others, and all the food she had stockpiled had been eaten. She wanted to eat something, but she could only beg from those people like a beggar.
Some of them coveted her beauty, but because Shan Ran and Rong Shuyao were once good classmates, they never made a move.
Shan Ran has no special abilities and can only do logistical or odd jobs. In special times like this, if you don't work, you're useless and will be abandoned.
The consequence of being abandoned is that, like those women in the dark corners of the basement, they become playthings for others to vent their frustrations on.
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