Tong Wu came back to his senses. He glanced at her slightly flushed face and, after thanking her, turned and ran towards the temple area.
Xiang Jin Tian lightly tapped the grass and soon flew into the air.
Many people heard the commotion and immediately rushed towards them.
Who would have thought that the two had already flown into the air, their figures invisible.
The leader's face showed annoyance. "Didn't we hear a sound just now? How can they be gone?"
Everyone bowed their heads under the scolding. There had indeed been movement just now, but now... there was none.
"Search the ground three feet deep! If we don't find them, we're all finished!"
"Yes!"
Xu Qian squirmed in Xiang Jin Tian's arms, her body burning hot.
"Xi Xi, recite the Clear Heart Mantra."
Xu Qian's eyes were watery, her voice soft.
"Jin Tian, I really can't do it anymore."
A trace of helplessness flashed in Xiang Jin Tian's eyes. He slightly loosened his arm, intending to move the girl onto his back.
Xu Qian was startled by his action, and her mind cleared up a bit.
This wasn't solid ground. If they fell, they'd become a meat patty.
Xiang Jin Tian smiled, "Don't be afraid. Even if we fall, I can catch you."
Hearing this, Xu Qian relaxed slightly. With Xiang Jin Tian's support, she moved onto his back and lay down.
It was cool and indeed much better than before.
But Xiang Jin Tian wasn't as comfortable. Holding her in his arms didn't involve much physical contact, but from behind, she was pressed against him.
Xiang Jin Tian steadied himself, flew to stand on the Buddha's shoulder, and gazed at the laboratory from afar.
Xu Qian sat cross-legged, calmed her mind, and began reciting the Clear Heart Mantra.
Time ticked by.
With a loud "bang."
Following that, explosions sounded continuously.
The entire laboratory area was instantly turned into ruins. The flames illuminated the sky with a pale white glow, and thick white mist rose.
Xiang Jin Tian narrowed his eyes slightly and said softly, "Xi Xi, that's the fourth experimental base."
Xu Qian smiled, "Only four. We still have a long way to go."
Xiang Jin Tian turned his head and met her now calm dark eyes.
Her small hand seemed to gently grip his heart.
He had only felt this sense of fighting side-by-side with his comrades before. But she made him truly feel that she was both a lover and a comrade-in-arms.
[Ding, Xiang Jin Tian's favorability +10, total favorability is 70.]
Xiang Jin Tian sat cross-legged beside her, his tone very gentle. "Yes, we have many tomorrows."
Hearing the system prompt, Xu Qian raised an eyebrow.
"Aren't you curious about the man Yu Wan Er mentioned?"
Normally, all men would probe further, but he showed no reaction.
It was better to take the initiative.
Xiang Jin Tian's gaze shifted, and he glanced at her.
"If you want to say it, you will. If you don't, even if I force you, you'll say something false."
Xu Qian smiled faintly. "Let's wait for later. I'll tell you later."
"Okay."
Xiang Jin Tian's brows softened, and the corners of his lips curved up slightly. He wasn't unhappy.
His handsome face, relaxed, was both charming and gentle. In his perfectly curved dark eyes, there was only her.
For some reason, Xu Qian felt an inexplicable panic in her heart.
She didn't deserve such uniqueness because she couldn't reciprocate the same level of uniqueness.
[System, can I increase favorability... without love?]
She seemed to have fallen into a trap. Did increasing favorability have to be about romance? kuAiδugg
[Ding, Host, you have no familial affection for them. Prolonged development of friendship easily leads to a qualitative change into love. Only love increases favorability the fastest.]
Xu Qian raised her hand and pressed her temple. She had a headache.
5 years, 5 men.