Ch 145: Inexplicable Affection

When Xu Xiao activated her Special Ability, Ji Chuan sensed the flow of Energy.

He had previously thought that many intention-activated Special Abilities were instantly launched and guaranteed hits, but after gaining Spiritual Awareness Warning, Ji Chuan could see the Energy’s trajectory. As long as he was fast enough, he could dodge it.

Previously, when Xia Yida activated her Special Ability at the Stronghold, her Energy continuously extended, searching for its target. Xu Xiao’s Special Ability activation was very similar to Xia Yida’s, only faster.

But Ji Chuan’s speed was inherently very high, and he also had the 【Time Acceleration】 aid Xiao Shuai gave him, making dodging Xu Xiao’s Special Ability trajectory quite easy.

Ji Chuan quickly charged towards Xu Xiao. Seemingly unprepared for this outcome, Xu Xiao frantically launched consecutive attacks on Ji Chuan.

But Ji Chuan’s body continuously flickered in the air, changing position with each reappearance.

Ji Chuan gently pressed his finger against Xu Xiao’s forehead.

“Sensory Deprivation.”

With Ji Chuan’s words, Xu Xiao felt the world go dark.

She couldn’t see, hear, or make a sound; she even lost feeling in her body.

She felt like she had fallen into a dark abyss. She wanted to escape, but didn’t know if she had moved. She wanted to scream, but didn’t know if she had opened her mouth.

Was she dead? Was only her consciousness left?

Fear and despair began to consume Xu Xiao.

Everyone watched Ji Chuan in horror; they didn’t even know how he had moved in front of Xu Xiao.

Xu Xiao, her face filled with despair and her eyes vacant, her mouth moving mechanically like a zombie, stiffly ran on the ground.

She continued to pace in place, seemingly feeling no pain even when bumping into a tree; it was a very strange state.

Jiang Hao vigilantly stared at Ji Chuan. From the beginning, he had noticed that this person concealed their aura, revealing nothing for so long. Was this even possible for a Human?

Why were his Special Abilities so bizarre? Phantom-like speed, ultra-strong perception, a Mecha capable of Flight, and he even said he could deprive people of their senses?

Could these Special Abilities appear simultaneously in one person? Although many Advanced Abilities are composite, there are usually connections between basic techniques.

But this person seemed to possess many unrelated Special Abilities.

Despite his vigilance, Jiang Hao didn’t want to meddle. Xu Xiao’s defiance of the God of Faith was obvious; her plight was self-inflicted.

Wan Qiluo used her fan to shield half her face, whispering something to her Team Members.

“God of Faith! I failed to properly discipline my subordinate! Please show mercy! Xu Xiao is Shannan City’s most important combatant!”

Chu Tiankuo’s voice trembled; he hadn’t even immediately realized that Xu Xiao had fallen behind.

As Shannan City’s top combatant and the first person to activate the Oracle Star Disk, she was terrifyingly powerful. With her continuous growth through battles, Xu Xiao could eliminate opponents with a single thought.

But the God of Faith not only saw through her attack methods but also completely overwhelmed her. Was this the power of occupying the central position of the Star Plate?

Ji Chuan smirked and snapped his fingers.

Xu Xiao, who had been running into trees, awoke as if from a dream. Light returned to her world. “Ah!”

She let out a heart-wrenching cry; she could finally speak! Her eyes were slightly wet, and she felt pain in her face.

She realized she was collapsed under a tree, her face seemingly bruised and scratched.

She looked back at the onlookers. Disappointment filled Yu Yin’s eyes. At that moment, she felt like a fool.

“I’ll kill you!”

Rage filled her heart. She must have held back, only trying to disable his Mecha. If she had attacked with full force, he definitely wouldn’t have been able to dodge.

He had humiliated her; he had to die.

Ji Chuan saw immense Energy pouring out of Xu Xiao’s body, surging towards him like a violent storm.

But in his eyes, it was still too slow.

Ji Chuan’s figure instantly disappeared, reappearing behind Xu Xiao, as if he had Teleported.

Xu Xiao hadn’t even realized where the God of Faith, who had just been nearby, had gone, when she suddenly felt darkness again.

Was she back in that state again? Why hadn’t such a powerful attack defeated her opponent?

“Xiao Xiao, Xiao Xiao, wake up.”

Xu Xiao opened her eyes, meeting Yu Yin’s concerned gaze. She was lying on Yu Yin’s lap.

Was she dreaming?

“Thank goodness, you’re alright!”

Yu Yin excitedly wiped her face. She hadn’t felt such genuine concern in a long time.

“Xiao Yin…”

Xu Xiao reached out to Yu Yin’s face, and Yu Yin didn’t reject or dodge her.

“Where are we?”

Yu Yin wept with joy; as long as Xu Xiao was okay, that was all that mattered.

In the early days of the Apocalypse, their Team encountered a powerful Mutated Species that was elusive and impossible to predict its attack patterns. Team Members died screaming one after another.

Several failed Special Ability activations left Yu Yin feeling exhausted. Thankfully, Xu Xiao arrived in time, blocking a fatal blow for her, allowing Yu Yin to seize the opportunity to unleash an Instant Death attack at maximum strength.

Though the Mutated Species fell, Xu Xiao fell into a coma. Yu Yin hadn’t expected the person she secretly admired to save her in this way. Seeing Xu Xiao awake, she felt incredibly happy.

Xu Xiao looked around. This seemed to be the time when two Teams joined forces to defeat a Mutated Species. How did she get back here…?

Yet, she hadn’t been so badly injured back then. It was also then that Yu Yin fell into her arms and discovered she was a Woman.

But that hadn’t happened yet; Xu Xiao suddenly realized she still had a chance!

Even if she could deceive Yu Yin for just one more day, she could enjoy Yu Yin’s gentleness for one more day. This must be heaven’s response to her wishes.

The physical pain wasn’t severe; the worst was in her head and face. Had her handsome face been injured?

Yu Yin carefully helped Xu Xiao sit up, but Xu Xiao nervously grabbed Yu Yin’s arm around her waist, preventing her from touching her higher up.

She would definitely think of a better plan. It must be because their feelings weren’t deep enough. If they were deeply in love, would Yu Yin still care that she was a Woman?

Xu Xiao felt that as long as she wasn’t discovered for now, there was still hope.

When did she start liking Yu Yin? Xu Xiao found it strange. Though she was a girl, many girls had pursued her growing up.

Yu Yin wasn’t the most special among them. When she first met Yu Yin, she didn’t feel anything special. It was only after Yu Yin actively pursued her that she suddenly developed feelings for her.

She could no longer like anyone else; she even felt uncomfortable away from Yu Yin, wanting to be with her every moment.

Xu Xiao only consoled herself that love was a unique destiny, inexplicable and normal. For now, she just wanted to enjoy the warmth Xiao Yin gave her.

Yu Yin took care of Xu Xiao for several days. Even though she had long recovered, she wanted to continue enjoying their alone time.

“Xiao Yin, shall we be together?”

Xu Xiao held Yu Yin’s hand. She felt so strange. Only when Yu Yin was by her side could she feel at ease.

But Yu Yin looked troubled.

“Xiao Xiao, while taking care of you these past few days, I discovered you’re a Woman… If you were a man, it would have been fine… I don’t like Women…”