Volume One, Chapter 15: Who Says Women Aren't Passionate?

“Oh?”

“Then you can come over and make those two shut up.”

“After all, I’m not the one shouting.”

Xiao Fancheng chuckled lightly.

Upon hearing this, Bai Taohua’s almond-shaped eyes widened in anger.

She knew perfectly well that if she went to the neighboring dormitory, she wouldn’t be able to come back.

But in fact, if no one was there next door—

Bai Taohua would only feel even more sleepless.

The reason was simple.

Occasionally, strange cries echoed outside the window, frightening her so much that she curled up into a small ball in the corner all alone.

Moreover, after the water in the dormitory was all consumed, Bai Taohua had endured a whole day and night without a single drop.

Her throat felt like it was burning, as if she had swallowed a handful of dry sand.

During that time, she had made countless emergency calls, including to her parents.

But she received no reply whatsoever.

Bai Taohua knew that if this continued, she would very likely die of thirst.

Several times, she wanted to send a message to Xiao Fancheng but was too embarrassed to speak up.

Now, taking advantage of the noise complaint, she dared to reach out first.

After all, the feeling of thirst was unbearably painful.

Hunger was bearable, but thirst was so agonizing that even breathing hurt.

Another part of what kept Bai Taohua enduring was a faint hope for national rescue.

If she and the two senior sisters next door compromised, and then the rescue team arrived, there would be no place to cry.

She was truly afraid of pain.

Besides, she didn’t want to give her first time to a man she barely knew.

Moreover, Bai Taohua was a beauty enthusiast.

She thought that although Xiao Fancheng wasn’t ugly, he wasn’t exactly handsome either.

Seeing Bai Taohua still not replying, Xiao Fancheng smiled to himself.

He decided to try out his new ability first.

Body Reinforcement.

Rising from the bed, Xiao Fancheng walked to the balcony.

Now, with the two women each donning their battle suits, Xiao Fancheng gained ten points of agility and ten points of robustness.

It should be known that in this post-apocalyptic game, each level up only grants a mere one basic skill point.

In other words,

Although Ye Chu was only level one,

Her combat power was equivalent to a perfect start at level twenty.

Compared to ordinary humans,

There might be a difference of as many as thirty levels.

Then, Xiao Fancheng opened the system panel.

[Ability: Body Reinforcement (Epic Level)]

[Body Reinforcement (Passive Skill): Upon activation, all basic attributes are doubled (future increases will also be doubled), then a random special ability among them is gained.]

“All basic attributes doubled!”

Xiao Fancheng stroked his chin, his eyes filled with surprise.

That powerful?

And not only the current stats double, but future enhancements also continue to double!

Simply put, if Fancheng unlocks a battle suit that grants 10 points of strength,

Because of Body Reinforcement, it would become 20 points of strength!

This includes upgrades, special items, consumables...

Meaning Ye Chu’s actual combat power will always be doubled!

“Activate!”

Xiao Fancheng clicked to start.

Instantly, a high-tech-looking rectangular syringe appeared in his hand.

As the needle pierced his skin, internal pressure automatically completed the injection.

Immediately,

Xiao Fancheng felt a burning heat surge through his body.

It was as if a blazing fire dragon was coursing inside him,

Wrapping him in a crimson warmth.

The exhaustion from the fierce battle vanished instantly.

He even felt like he could fight ten more opponents!

Feeling the intense heat, Xiao Fancheng grabbed a bottle of mineral water and poured it over his head.

Bottle after bottle.

At a glance, it looked like he was showering on the balcony with mineral water.

The sound of the flowing water attracted the attention of Bai Taohua next door.

After hesitating for a long time, she decided to peek out.

She happened to witness the scene.

The water gushed down the balcony drain in torrents.

Her eyes widened.

“How can you waste water like that?”

“Even if you have plenty, you can’t use it for a shower!”

“Are you trying to say you’d rather shower than give me a single bottle?”

Bai Taohua whispered, aggrieved.

Her cheeks flushed, lips pursed.

For a moment, she was on the verge of tears.

She was so thirsty she felt half dead.

Yet Xiao Fancheng next door was shirtless, showering with mineral water!

Xiao Fancheng didn’t bother replying.

He was engrossed in the unparalleled changes surging through his entire body.

He no longer felt the previous heat.

Instead, an increasing comfort enveloped him.

His strength, perception, endurance—all were continuously rising.

His bones trembled, muscles visibly growing.

Some impurities were expelled from his body,

Then washed away by the mineral water.

When he opened his eyes again and looked down at his body—

Good heavens.

His once slender frame now bore defined abs.

Muscles covered his entire body, but unlike those bulky gym muscles,

They were lean and sturdy, like Bruce Lee’s physique!

Even more crucial was his heightened perception.

At this moment, Xiao Fancheng could clearly sense disturbances around him.

Naturally, this included the aggrieved Bai Taohua on the balcony.

He turned around, instinctively running his wet hair back into a slicked-back style.

As he turned, Bai Taohua’s eyes widened in astonishment.

Why did the man before her suddenly seem taller and more muscular?

Most importantly, he looked more handsome.

And there were six solid abs.

Sharp features.

A graceful body line, and more sculpted facial features.

His skin was fair and tender.

For a moment, Bai Taohua subconsciously covered her mouth.

As a cosplay enthusiast,

She felt Xiao Fancheng now looked like a real-life version of the handsome imperial guard from novels.

He perfectly embodied the image of broad shoulders, a slender waist, and powerful legs.

“Want some water?”

“Then come to my room.”

Xiao Fancheng’s eyes narrowed slightly.

He didn’t notice Bai Taohua was nearly swooning.

He simply thought this legitimate little lady was quite to his taste.

After all, whether white stockings or black stockings,

The silk you can touch is the good kind.

“Um... no…”

Bai Taohua stammered, unsure what to say, her face growing redder.

Then she dashed back into her room.

Xiao Fancheng shrugged.

She’s got quite the endurance.

Returning to his room himself,

Wen Tingting and Tang Wanyu’s eyes immediately widened.

Such well-defined muscle lines.

His legs looked much longer.

Moreover, his face had suddenly become much more handsome.

He radiated the aura of a mature man, hormones practically bursting.

For a moment, Wen Tingting and Tang Wanyu grew excited.

Who says women aren’t lustful?

This was pure desire!

Xiao Fancheng frowned and spoke displeasedly.

“What are you staring at? Hurry up and wipe me off.”