"Splash—"

Yao Qian painstakingly splashed a bucket of seawater onto the deck.

Red blood mixed with foam flowed back into the sea through the cracks in the wooden planks.

It should have been a disgusting and terrifying thing.

But at the moment.

The atmosphere on the raft was unusually high, even carrying a strange excitement.

That once invincible saw shark, a nightmare for beginners, is now reduced to fragments, sinking to the seabed and becoming fish food.

The culprit behind all this, the high-pressure water cannon installed at the bottom of the ship, was in standby mode.

It occasionally emits an extremely faint "humming" sound.

To the Yao sisters, this sound was more reassuring than the most beautiful music in the world.

"Alright, stop rinsing."

Qin Yu stood by the fence, wiping a scalpel with a rag in his hand.

"It's good to leave a little bit of the smell of blood."

"It can intimidate the small fry around."

Yao Qian threw down the bucket and slumped onto the wet deck without any regard for her image.

"I'm exhausted..."

"Brother Qin Yu, that cannon was so powerful! It was really too powerful!"

"With a whoosh, the shark exploded!"

The little girl was dancing around excitedly, her white stockings stained with water, revealing her pinkish skin underneath, but she was completely unaware of it.

Yao Xue stood to the side, sorting out the supply crates that had been knocked askew by the shark.

She pushed up her gold-rimmed glasses, but her gaze remained fixed on Qin Yu.

That look in his eyes was very complex.

Previously, it was gratitude and cooperation.

Now, there was an added hint of submission and infatuation that she herself was unaware of.

On this post-apocalyptic ocean where there are no laws or moral constraints.

Violence is the only truth.

Qin Yu, on the other hand, wields absolute violence.

"Get ready and go into the tent."

Qin Yu looked up at the pitch-black sky.

The prelude to the storm has arrived.

Large raindrops began to fall sparsely, stinging my face.

"No matter what sound you hear tonight, don't go out."

"As long as the boat doesn't capsize, keep sleeping."

Qin Yu's voice was cold, but to the two women, it was the warmest promise.

"yes!"

……

Inside the tent.

Warm and dry.

The faint scent of lavender shower gel separated the bloody storm outside into two separate worlds.

It's still the same sleeping bag.

It's still the same spot.

Qin Yu lay in the very middle.

Perhaps because of the thrilling scene just now, both women seemed to have "crossed the line" tonight.

I had just lain down.

Yao Qian clung to him like a frightened kitten.

Her soft, cozy nightgown brushed against Qin Yu's arm.

This girl seems to have completely forgotten the difference between men and women.

Or it was intentional.

She draped one leg over Qin Yu's stomach, nestled her head into his arms, found a comfortable position, and stayed still.

"Brother Qin Yu, I'm afraid of the dark..."

"Let me hold you for a while."

Her voice was soft and sweet, with a coquettish nasal tone.

Qin Yu rolled his eyes.

Afraid of the dark?

When I saw the shark explode just now, your eyes were brighter than anyone else's.

But he didn't push him away.

On this frigid sea, having a living human pillow certainly makes things a bit warmer.

the other side.

Yao Xue wasn't as bold as her younger sister.

But she was also turned to the side, with her back to the tent wall and facing Qin Yu.

in the darkness.

Qin Yu could feel a cool, smooth hand quietly reaching out.

She gently grabbed the hem of his clothes.

It was like grasping at the only straw.

"Go to sleep."

Qin Yu closed his eyes and said in a low voice.

"I am here."

Just two simple words.

Yao Xue's tense body instantly relaxed.

She looked at Qin Yu's blurry outline in the darkness.

My heart beats a little faster.

As the former head of surgery at a top-tier hospital, she was arrogant, rational, and even somewhat indifferent.

The men pursuing her could line up from the hospital all the way to France.

But no one has ever given her the same sense of security that strikes right at her soul as Qin Yu.

If before they were only dependent on others for survival...

So now.

She truly wanted to give everything she had to this man.

As long as I can stay by his side.

Even in the apocalypse, it doesn't seem so scary anymore.

Listening to the gradually steady breathing of the two women beside me.

Qin Yu did not fall asleep immediately.

He opened the system panel and glanced at the status bar at the bottom.

【Deep Sea Ghost - Fully Automatic High-Pressure Water Cannon: On Standby】

[Remaining Energy: 100%]

[Warning area: 200-meter radius]

This is enough.

That's what gives him the confidence to sleep soundly on stormy nights.

The sound of the wind and waves outside grew louder and louder.

"Boom!"

Thunder roared overhead.

The waves crashed violently against the bottom of the raft, producing a terrifying crashing sound.

Strange roars could be heard from time to time, faintly visible in the wind and rain.

Something even hit the fence with a dull thud.

But then...

It was just a muffled sound of a water cannon firing.

Then everything returned to calm.

Qin Yu's lips curled into a cold smile.

He rolled over.

One hand naturally rested on Yao Qian's soft waist.

go to bed.

……

I slept exceptionally soundly that night.

Perhaps it was because of the extreme relaxation, or perhaps it was because of the reassuring protection.

When Qin Yu opened his eyes again.

It was already daylight.

The sound of wind and rain outside had subsided considerably, leaving only the tireless surging of the waves.

"Well……"

Qin Yu shifted his body.

It felt like I was being entangled by two octopuses.

On the left, Yao Qian's sleeping posture was extremely unrestrained; she was practically lying on top of him, and drool was dripping onto his shoulder.

On the right, Yao Xue looked proper, but her head was also resting on his arm, and one hand was tightly wrapped around his waist.

This is hardly a post-apocalyptic survival story.

This is simply a royal experience.

"Get out of the way."

"Someone was crushed to death."

Qin Yu impatiently ripped off each of his "accessories" one by one.

"Hmm... what time is it?"

Yao Qian rubbed her eyes groggily, her hair a mess like a bird's nest, and a trace of glistening on the corner of her mouth.

"It's morning."

Qin Yu sat up and stretched.

His joints were crackling and popping.

Cool!

Full of energy and vitality.

"Get up quickly, you have a lot to do today."

Qin Yu was the first to emerge from the tent.

As soon as I went out.

A fresh, moist sea breeze swept over me.

Take a deep breath.

It felt like my lungs had been thoroughly cleaned.

The violent storm of last night has passed.

Although the sky was still overcast with thick clouds, the sea had temporarily returned to calm.

just.

Looking at the surrounding sea, Qin Yu's eyes narrowed slightly.

tragic.

The only word to describe it is "horrific".

The once azure seawater now appears as a murky, dark red.

Countless severed limbs floated on the sea.

There were fish, and there were unknown sea monsters.

and also……

Some broken planks and rotten cloth.

Those were the belongings of other survivors.

It seems that last night's storm took many people away.

"Gurgle..."

My stomach protested at just the right moment.

Qin Yu withdrew his gaze.

After seeing so many dead people, you become numb to it.

Even living people need to eat.

"Good morning, Qin Yu."

Yao Xue straightened her clothes and crawled out.

She put her glasses back on, reverting to her cool and aloof demeanor.

The way she looked at Qin Yu was gentler than yesterday, even carrying a hint of barely perceptible shyness.

It was probably because she remembered that she had slept holding onto someone's clothes all night.

"morning."

Qin Yu nodded and walked to the edge of the raft.

That S-class automatic fishing net is still working diligently.

The mesh bag was bulging.

"Let's see what's for breakfast."

Qin Yu pressed the button to close the net.

"Splash—"

A whole bunch of stuff was dumped out.

In addition to the usual wood and plastic.

The most eye-catching thing was a few large crabs strutting around there!

That's really big.

Each one is the size of a washbasin, with a bluish-green body and two large claws that make a clicking sound, like iron pliers.

Mutant Blue Crab (Grade C Ingredient)

[Description: A specialty product after a storm; the meat is extremely delicious, rich in protein, and can slightly improve physical condition.]

"nice one."

Qin Yu's eyes lit up.

In the original world, a creature this big would sell for several thousand.

Moreover, this is a mutated variety, which can add attributes!

"Wow! A crab!"

Yao Qian also ran out at this moment, and when she saw the big crab on the ground, her eyes instantly turned into stars.

"So big! So big!"

"Brother Qin Yu, shall we have this for breakfast?"

My mouth is watering.

"Yes, let's grill it and eat it."

Qin Yu didn't waste any words.

Grab the two fattest ones directly.

This crab was quite strong; its large pincers tried to pinch Qin Yu's hand, but Qin Yu managed to dislocate them with a little force.

Walk over to the barbecue grill.

Start the fire and add charcoal.

This [S-class barbecue grill] that I won in the lottery has now become a great asset.

Before long, the charcoal fire turned a bright red.

Qin Yu tossed the cleaned crabs directly onto the shelf.

"Sizzle—"

Moisture evaporates instantly upon contact with the high-temperature charcoal fire.

The crab shell, originally bluish-green, slowly turned into an enticing orange-red under the licking of the flames.

An extremely strong, fresh aroma began to permeate the raft.

That's the pure aroma that comes from proteins being stimulated by high temperatures.

It's so delicious that it's mouthwatering even without any seasoning.

"Gulp."

Yao Qian swallowed hard, squatted down next to the barbecue grill, and stared at it longingly, like a puppy waiting for food.

"Sis, smell this, it smells so good..."

"It tastes better than any seafood we've ever had before!"

Yao Xue also came over, holding two freshly opened bottles of mineral water.

Although she tried her best to remain reserved, the slight twitching of her nostrils betrayed her.

On the sea, where resources are scarce and life-or-death crises are faced every day.

To be able to enjoy a hot, top-quality grilled seafood meal.

This feeling of happiness is simply indescribable.

"It's ripe."

Qin Yu thought the time was about right.

I reached out and picked one up, not even afraid of getting burned, and snapped it open with force.

"Click!"

The crab shell is broken.

The snow-white crab meat was exposed, still steaming.

Especially inside the crab shell.

It's brimming with crab roe, golden and glistening with red oil.

"Give."

Qin Yu handed half to Yao Xue and half to Yao Qian.

"Be careful, it's hot."

"Thank you, Brother Qin Yu!"

Yao Qian cheered and, not caring whether it was hot or not, grabbed a crab leg and stuffed it into her mouth.

"Ugh!!"

Her eyes widened suddenly.

"So fresh! So sweet!"

"This meat is cooked in thin strands, it's so delicious!"

The little girl ate with her mouth full of oil, looking completely blissful.

Yao Xue, on the other hand, was much more refined.

She used a knife to pick out a piece of crab roe and put it in her mouth.

Chew slowly.

The rich aroma exploded in my mouth, so delicious it made me want to cry.

She looked at Qin Yu.

The man was holding a large pair of pliers and gnawing on it.

His movements were rough, yet full of wild charm.

"Qin Yu".

Yao Xue spoke softly, and held a piece of the tenderest crab meat she had peeled to Qin Yu's mouth.

"You should eat some meat too."

The movement was extremely natural.

It's like a wife who has been with her husband for many years taking care of him.

Qin Yu was taken aback.

He glanced at Yao Xue's slightly flushed cheeks, and without any hesitation, opened his mouth and ate it.

"It tastes good."

He made a comment.

His fingers gently traced across Yao Xue's smooth hand.

Yao Xue trembled slightly, but did not flinch; instead, her face turned even redder.

This breakfast.

They ate extremely extravagantly.

The three of them killed four mutated blue crabs the size of washbasins.

My belly was round and full from eating.

Yao Qian leaned against the railing without any regard for her image, patting her belly.

"belch--"

"If I could live like this every day, I'd do anything."

Qin Yu wiped the oil off his lips.

He took a cigarette out of his pocket and lit it.

These are miscellaneous items I found when opening boxes before, which I haven't been willing to use.

"Have you ever thought about living like this?"

Qin Yu exhaled a smoke ring, his eyes becoming somewhat profound.

"Then we'll have to see how many people don't live to see this kind of life."

A thought suddenly occurred to him.

The [Regional Chat Channel (Region 9527)] has been opened.

He hasn't looked at this thing since last night.

Because it's too noisy.

But now, the first night of the newbie period is over.

He needed to see just how cruel this world had become.

The light curtain popped open.

The first thing that catches the eye is the glaring headcount statistics in the upper left corner.

**[Current surviving teams in the area: 23412/33333]**

Qin Yu's fingers, which were holding the cigarette, paused slightly.

The pupils constrict slightly.

A region with 33333 people.

Only one night had passed.

It was just a few hours of storm and beast tide.

More than nine thousand people are gone!

one third!

This is more than just a number.

These are more than nine thousand living lives!

It has shattered more than nine thousand families!

Although Qin Yu had prepared himself mentally, he still couldn't help but feel a sinking feeling when he saw the mortality rate.

This is only the first night.

What happens next?

In the chat channel at this moment.

The initial clamor of begging and pleading has long since disappeared.

Instead.

It was a deathly silence of despair and panic.

The messages scrolled by quickly, but each one carried a bloody scent.

"My brother is gone... Last night a wave came and swept him away right in front of me... I wanted to save him, but it was too dark, I couldn't see anything..."

"Can anyone tell me what kind of hell this place is?! Were those fish last night? That was a monster! Half of my raft has been bitten off! Now I'm huddled between two planks!"

"It's cold...so cold...all my supplies have been washed away, and I don't even have any fresh water left..."

"Did you see those grayed-out profile pictures? Those are dead people... All the friends I added yesterday are now grayed out..."

"I don't want to play anymore! I want to go home! Mom, waaaaah..."

"Something was hitting my raft just now, I'm too scared to look, someone please save me, I'm willing to be its dog!"

"Don't dream about it, upstairs. Who would dare to rescue someone now? They wouldn't even be able to survive themselves."

despair.

An overwhelming sense of despair.

Even through the screen, you can feel the suffocating oppression.

Yao Xue and Yao Qian also came over.

When they saw that number of survivors.

Their faces turned deathly pale instantly.

The bliss I felt while eating crab vanished instantly.

"So...so many people..."

Yao Qian's voice was trembling.

She covered her mouth, unable to believe her eyes.

"More than nine thousand people died?"

"Just...just for one night?"

If it weren't for Qin Yu.

If it weren't for that 100-square-meter sturdy wooden raft.

If it weren't for that terrifying high-pressure water cannon.

The two sisters are probably now one of those more than nine thousand grayed-out profile pictures.

They were either struggling in the icy seawater or had already been torn into fish food.

Yao Xue's fingers gripped the railing tightly.

The knuckles turned white from exertion.

She's a doctor; she's seen death.

But this large-scale, indiscriminate massacre still broke through her psychological defenses.

She turned her head and looked at Qin Yu.

His eyes were filled with lingering fear.

"Qin Yu..."

"Thank goodness for you."

This time.

She spoke very seriously.

There was not a single word of flattery.

Qin Yu closed the chat channel.

Throw the cigarette butt into the sea and watch it be swallowed by the waves.

"You're scared already?"

Qin Yu stood up and clapped his hands.

His tone remained flat, as indifferent as a stone.

"This is just the beginning."

"Survival of the fittest."

"These eight words are just a slogan in civilized society."

"Here, it's an ironclad rule."

He turned around and looked at the two pale-faced women.

"I don't want my profile picture to turn gray."

"I want to keep eating crabs and get a good night's sleep."

"Then cheer up!"

"Yao Xue, go and collect the leftover dried fish from yesterday; it's our life-saving ration."

"Yao Qian, stop daydreaming and go check the fishing nets. What's floating on the sea right now isn't just trash, it's also the legacy of nine thousand dead people."

"This is also a resource."

"Even if it's something from a dead person, as long as it helps us survive, we have to salvage it!"

Qin Yu's words were cold-blooded.

It was even somewhat cruel.

But after listening, the fear in Yao Xue and Yao Qian's eyes slowly dissipated.

Instead, there is a fighting spirit burning for survival.

Yes.

Since we're alive, we should live well.

In this hell.

Kindness is a luxury.

Only those who survive have the right to be sentimental.

"yes!"

The two sisters responded in unison.

Yao Xue took a deep breath, turned around and walked towards the drying rack, her back view resolute.

Yao Qian wiped her face and ran back to the fishing net.

Qin Yu watched their busy figures.

A slight smile curved at the corners of his lips.

He sat back down at his fishing spot.

He picked up the SSS-grade Neptune fishing rod.

"Only the weak cry out in the channel."

"The strong only wield their swords."

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