An elderly woman said with a smile, "Look at your complexion, you must have slept really well last night. Unlike us old folks, we need less sleep and wake up before dawn."

Liu Wenying understood the teasing tone in their words and didn't try to hide it.

She nodded, her eyes filled with a hint of reminiscence and deep emotion: "Yes. Looking younger really feels like being reborn. I had long forgotten what I looked like when I was young, and I never thought I would have the chance to see myself again and experience this vibrant feeling once more. It's wonderful."

Hearing her heartfelt words, the old ladies all sighed, their eyes filled with envy.

This natural exchange of thoughts and feelings instantly dissolved the slightly strange and awkward atmosphere, and also relieved Jiang Che, who was feeling very uncomfortable.

Jiang Che breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Actually, he was still a little guilty. After all, what happened in front of so many people last night, even though everyone was asleep, still felt absurd when he thought about it.

Fortunately, everyone seemed to have come to terms with it, and no one criticized or investigated anything. Some even tried to bring them together, intentionally or unintentionally.

Then, Jiang Che started a fire and used the leftover ingredients from last night and the rice cooker to cook a pot of hot rice porridge again.

After everyone had finished their porridge and filled their stomachs, Liu Wenying stood up and proposed the next steps.

"I think we should go outside and explore the island to learn about the situation," Liu Wenying said seriously, looking at Jiang Che and the others. "If there's an emergency and we're completely unfamiliar with the island's terrain, resources, and monster distribution, it would be too passive and troublesome."

Jiang Che nodded, fully agreeing with the suggestion.

Intelligence is the most crucial element in survival.

He then stood up, intending to go out with Liu Wenying to investigate.

However, Liu Wenying shook her head directly and rejected him.

She pointed to the wooden house behind her and said, "This house also needs someone to guard it. If we all go out and monsters suddenly spawn nearby, those left inside will be in danger. You have to stay and protect everyone."

Jiang Che frowned slightly, looking at Liu Wenying with some worry in his heart.

Although she possesses S-class combat talent, no one knows what dangers lurk on the outskirts of this deserted island.

Seemingly sensing Jiang Che's worries, Liu Wenying smiled confidently and demonstrated her current strength to him.

She said that she not only improved her strength once yesterday, but also improved her agility twice last night.

"Don't worry," Liu Wenying said. "My strength and speed are far beyond those of ordinary people. If I encounter danger outside that I can't handle, even if I can't beat them, I'll definitely be able to run away in time."

After hearing her analysis, Jiang Che recalled her terrifying physical abilities and finally agreed to her arrangement.

However, before Liu Wenying was about to leave, Jiang Che directly opened the dimensional space and took out the reward weapon he had obtained from triggering his talent last night.

A fine-quality composite bow with a cold metallic sheen, a heavy and sharp steel machete, and a full one hundred specially made matching arrows.

Jiang Che handed all the weapons to Liu Wenying so she could carry them for self-defense.

Liu Wenying glanced at them, then reached out and picked up the fine-grade composite bow and the hundred arrows, leaving the heavy cleaver to Jiang Che.

Liu Wenying explained, "I went out to scout ahead, mainly relying on my speed and field of vision. This composite bow is enough for ranged attacks. The machete is too cumbersome, and carrying it would actually hinder my agility."

With her S-level combat talent, Liu Wenying can quickly master any weapon.

Jiang Che thought about it and felt that it made sense, so he didn't insist and silently put away the machete.

Then, Jiang Che picked up the composite bow and looked Liu Wenying up and down.

Liu Wenying felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze, gave a light snort, raised an eyebrow and teased, "What's wrong? You've been staring at me, don't want me to leave? Be good, wait for me at home, I'll be back soon."

Jiang Che ignored her teasing, pondered for a moment, pointed to her clothes, and said seriously, "Wearing this outfit, you probably won't be very comfortable scouting in the forest, will you?"

Liu Wenying looked down at her outfit and then nodded.

Although her body has recovered to its peak condition at eighteen, she is still wearing the same old-age clothes she wore when she was an old lady.

Previously, the clothes I wore were mainly loose and warm, with baggy and cumbersome fabrics.

Wearing such clothing while traversing a primeval forest filled with thorns and bushes not only made her prone to getting caught on branches, but also severely restricted her range of motion, making travel quite inconvenient.

"That's perfect." Jiang Che smiled. "The system rewarded me with a lot of clothes last night. Let me see if I can find anything suitable for you."

Then, Jiang Che's consciousness entered the dimensional space and quickly rummaged through the pile of clothing awarded by the system.

A moment later, he took out a brand new set of clothes and handed it to Liu Wenying.

This is a black V-neck fitted short dress. The fabric is tough and elastic, which not only fits the body perfectly but also provides some protection.

She paired it with a wide black belt with a metal snap buckle and a pair of black over-the-knee boots.

"This outfit looks good. The tight-fitting design won't hinder your movements, and it suits your current fighting style perfectly," Jiang Che said.

Liu Wenying reached out and took the modern-style outfit. Looking at its sexy design, she still felt a little shy.

Throughout her life, she was conservative in her youth and only wore loose-fitting clothes in her old age, never once wearing such a tight-fitting short skirt and long boots.

Now that she's suddenly being asked to wear this outfit, she can't help but feel a little excited.

Holding her clothes, Liu Wenying walked to the other corner of the room and quickly changed her clothes behind everyone's back.

Soon, Liu Wenying, having changed her clothes, stood in front of Jiang Che again.

The black V-neck bodycon mini dress perfectly accentuated her stunning figure, while the black belt cinched her incredibly slender waist.

The black over-the-knee boots on her lower body not only protected her legs, but also made her long legs look straight and slender.

With the fine-quality composite bow in her hand, she exuded a cool, dangerous, and captivating aura.

Jiang Che carefully examined him from head to toe, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes. He sincerely exclaimed, "Indeed, excellent. Absolutely perfect."

Upon hearing Jiang Che's praise, Liu Wenying's lips curled up slightly, and she then hung the quiver full of arrows on her waist.

"I'm off then, wait for me to come back." Liu Wenying waved to Jiang Che, turned around, pushed open the wooden door, and walked briskly into the forest outside.

Watching the wooden door close again and Liu Wenying's figure disappear from sight, Jiang Che finally turned his gaze away and turned around.

However, when he turned around, he suddenly realized that the remaining nineteen old ladies in the room were all staring at him.

Each of them wore a strange expression on their face, a half-smile that conveyed everything without being spoken.

Jiang Che felt a chill run down his spine, his face flushed again, and his recently calmed mood instantly turned into one of extreme embarrassment.

Facing those nineteen pairs of weathered and all-knowing eyes, Jiang Che awkwardly clenched his fist and placed it near his mouth.

He coughed lightly, trying to hide his panic, and casually tossed out a sentence:

"Um... I'll go out for a walk too."

After saying that, Jiang Che turned around almost as if fleeing, pushed open the wooden door, and walked out quickly.

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