Space Survival: My Teammates Are All Top-Tier

"Trying to exchange a bottle of potion for a single star-level elemental crystal? That's not how you act as a thug!"

"No matter how you look at it, I'm losing money hand over fist in this collaboration."

Jiang Shi shook his head and refused.

"I can't do it."

Bai Yubing remained calm, having already anticipated Jiang Shi's reaction.

His gaze fell on the bloodstains on Jiang Shi's lips, eyes, and nasal cavity, and he slowly said:

"So, given your current condition, how long will it take to recover? Half a day? A day? Two days? Or three days?"

"The safe period will end tomorrow; weakness means falling behind."

"That's none of your concern, Captain. As I said before, I can't do this kind of cooperation."

Bai Yubing stared at him silently for a few seconds before putting away the medicine.

"Whatever you want. Anyway, you're not the only one."

After saying that, without any further words, he turned and left.

"Master, if we really don't cooperate with him, those early-stage Star-level Void Black Worms will be difficult to deal with!"

"Ring, cooperation is all about interests. If you can't secure the maximum benefit for yourself, then there's no point in discussing cooperation..."

"Master, Rin has learned a lot!"

Jiang Shi watched Bai Yubing's departing figure and then closed the cabin door.

The breath that had been held in for so long finally let out, and he staggered a step, quickly grabbing the wall next to him for support.

"Master, you shouldn't have forced yourself to stay upright."

Xiao Ai scolded him worriedly.

"What if I don't feel comfortable? What if I make her think I'm weak so she can take advantage of me?"

Jiang Shi took a breath, slid down to the ground, and leaned against the wall.

"She's right, time is of the essence, but the price she offered doesn't match what she wants."

"But Master, that Star-level Insect King is indeed difficult to deal with. If we could cooperate with Captain Bai..."

"Cooperation? Xiao Ai, with that icy face and that condescending, commanding tone, is that what you call cooperation?"

Jiang Shi interrupted Xiao Ai and closed his eyes.

Taking a breath, feeling the tightness in his chest ease slightly, he forced a smile.

"If a bottle of potion is considered sincere, I'll immediately eat Xiao Ai while standing upside down."

"Master, you're injured like this and you still have the mind to make jokes like this!"

Xiao Ai spoke in an annoyed tone.

"Hehe, just trying to find joy in hardship."

Jiang Shi smiled.

"...Guess who she'll go to next?"

"Hmm... most likely, they'll go find Dai Xinhui in cabin 4."

"Oh? The reason?" Jiang Shi asked, already having a pretty good idea of ​​who it was.

"Talent, Master, what talent did Dai Xinhui register?" Xiao Ai asked in return.

"Level A, mental detection, Xiao Ai, you mean...."

"That's right. As a mental skill, even if you can't directly confront the Insect King, you can still provide early warning, interference, or weaken its effects to some extent."

Jiang Shi stroked his chin and smiled: "No... it's not Dai Xinhui."

"Who?"

"Little one."

"His small talent is unique, and the jellyfish on his shoulder is no pushover either."

And just as Jiang Shi said, Bai Yubing went to find Wang Xiaoxiao and successfully took her to Cabin 1.

"Sister Bai, wait a moment, let Xiaoxiao subdue that monster!"

"Fine!" A smile finally appeared on Bai Yubing's icy face...

"Knock knock knock..."

The knocking broke the conversation between master and servant.

"Again?"

The irritation that Jiang Shi had just suppressed suddenly surged up again, making him very unhappy.

He stood up, flung open the hatch, frowned, and shouted impatiently, "Who is it? Can't a person get any rest?!"

"It's me!"

At the doorway, Guo Wanxing stood with her arms crossed, her face slightly tilted back, her eyes filled with displeasure.

She had kept quiet, wanting to surprise Jiang Shi, but when she opened the door, she was scolded.

"what……"

Jiang Shi took a closer look, and most of his frustration dissipated instantly.

A smile spread across her face: "Wan-Wanxing, what brings you here?"

However, Guo Wanxing's gaze did not soften because of his smile.

Her gaze quickly swept across his face, and the more she looked, the more her brows furrowed.

Staring at the traces of blood, his displeasure was replaced by worry.

Bloodstains!

What happened to the bloodstains on his face, the corners of his mouth, and the edges of his ears?

And his face, why is it so pale?

Injured? When did it happen? How did you get injured? How serious is it?

A series of question marks appeared in Guo Wanxing's mind.

"Wanxing, I'm a little tired. What do you need me for? Tell me quickly so I can rest."

Jiang Shi was still pretending nothing was wrong, trying to brush it off by saying he was tired. He turned to the side, trying to block her probing gaze.

He didn't want her to know about the injury, and he didn't want her to worry.

But his current aura and state of mind have already exposed his forced pretense.

Guo Wanxing ignored his words and stared into his eyes: "Are you trying to get rid of me?"

"No, no, no..."

Jiang Shi quickly waved his hand in denial, his smile a little stiff.

"How could that be? I am..."

"Hmph, you just want to get rid of me."

Guo Wanxing snorted and refused to listen to his explanation.

Before he could react, she suddenly stepped forward and stretched out her hands.

She gave his shoulder a light push, then turned sideways and burst through the door.

Her original intention was simply not to be driven away, but this sudden movement and push was difficult for Jiang Shi, whose lower body was unstable and who was only standing by pretending to be upright, to break down.

He stumbled and fell backward uncontrollably.

"Owner!"

Xiao Ai, who was standing by, reacted very quickly, and her mechanical arm swiftly reached out to support Jiang Shi.

Guo Wanxing witnessed this scene.

Seeing Jiang Shi collapse completely out of control, my heart felt like it was being pricked by a needle.

All doubts and speculations were confirmed at this moment, leaving only heart-wrenching worries.

"Jiang Shi!"

She turned around immediately, the little bit of temper on her face vanishing without a trace.

"I'm fine."

Jiang Shi steadied himself and stood up again.

Guo Wanxing didn't say anything, but stepped forward to help him up.

"Go lie down on the bed."

Seeing this, Xiao Ai stopped paying attention, closed the cabin door, and stood guard at the bedroom door, leaving the two of them alone.

The lighting in the bedroom was fairly soft.

Jiang Shi leaned against the headboard, looking at Guo Wanxing's undisguised guilt and worry, and felt a little embarrassed.

"I'm really fine, don't worry."

"That's a lie."

Guo Wanxing glared at him, her eyes filled with reproach, but even more so with heartache.

"Your face is covered in blood. Don't move, let me wipe it off for you."

As she spoke, she took out a white cloth and a blue basin with some water from the space, and was about to bend down.

"No, no, I can do it myself!"

Jiang Shi suddenly tensed up, blushed, and instinctively tried to dodge.

He had never been cared for like this before, except when he was a child.

I'm so shy...

But Guo Wanxing persisted.

"Don't speak, and don't move."

Guo Wanxing's coaxing made Jiang Shi's resistance disappear instantly.

He remained motionless, watching Guo Wanxing approach, a wet wipe landing on his cheek...

With a focused expression and slightly pursed lips, her fingertips inadvertently touched his skin.

Jiang Shi forgot to dodge, forgot his embarrassment, and just stared at her blankly.

A serious yet gentle face.

This action opened a crack in my heart.

So this is what it feels like to be cared for so meticulously...

"Evening Star,"

He suddenly spoke, his voice a little hoarse, "Could you...not be so nice to me?"

Guo Wanxing paused in her wiping motion.

She looked up at him, puzzled. "Why?"

His eyes were pure.

"You're my boyfriend. If I don't treat you well, who else should I treat well?"

"I..." Jiang Shi was speechless.

Yes, they are a couple who have confirmed their relationship, but he hasn't fully accepted it yet. He still has a sense of wishful thinking and subconsciously wants to escape.

Jiang was moved, but also somewhat apprehensive, feeling unworthy of such unconditional kindness.