Apocalypse: The Primordial Pearl Recognizes Its Master, Starting with Infinite Space

Without further hesitation, Lin Chen bent down and swept Su Yun, who was trembling slightly in his arms, into his arms.

"Ah!" Su Yun was caught off guard and let out a soft cry. Instinctively, she wrapped her arms around his strong neck and buried her burning cheeks deep into his firm and warm chest, as if it were the only haven where she could escape her shyness and unease at this moment.

He gently placed Su Yun in the center of the soft, spacious bed. His fingertips inadvertently brushed against her bare shoulders and neck, the touch delicate and smooth, yet carrying a burning heat—a temperature of tension, shyness, anticipation, and the unique warmth of a ripe fruit waiting to be picked, a mixture of unripeness and tenderness.

Her eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings in the wind, her half-closed eyes glistened with tears, her cheeks were flushed, and her breathing was slightly rapid. She was like a peach, moistened by the morning dew, gently trembling on a branch, exuding a silent yet deadly allure.

Lin Chen's Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily, as if a silent fire was burning in his dry throat. His last hesitation and concerns vanished before this vibrant and enticing scene.

He leaned down, gently yet firmly covering her body, sealing all her lingering trembling and soft moans with a kiss, leading her into that passionate and intimate vortex woven from intimacy and trust...

Time slipped away quietly amidst the breaths and the mingling of emotions.

About an hour later, the clouds dispersed and the rain stopped.

Lin Chen felt refreshed and leaned against the headboard with a lazy sense of satisfaction.

He held the soft, jade-like beauty in his arms tightly with one hand, her skin glowing with a faint pink blush, while his other hand slowly roamed over her smooth, silky back, feeling the delicate texture and lingering throbbing sensation.

Su Yun, like a cat that had been completely conquered and had let down all its guard, curled up softly against his chest. Her body trembled slightly from his soothing touch, and she let out a barely audible hum as her delicate brows furrowed. Clearly, the intense and long "battle of offense and defense" she had just experienced had left her physically and mentally exhausted and utterly defeated.

"Sister Yun," he lowered his head and kissed her sweaty temple, his voice low and husky, full of tenderness and pity after satisfaction, "You are so beautiful."

Su Yun's body trembled slightly as she slowly raised her eyelids. Her eyes still held a lingering, misty light, but beneath that alluring fog, a clear, animalistic fear and pleading were revealed.

Her voice was barely audible, carrying weakness and embarrassment: "You...you won't...want to do it again, will you?" After all, she was a virgin, and the hour-long intimacy she had just experienced had far exceeded the limits of her physical and mental endurance.

Seeing her like this, Lin Chen's heart was gently touched, and a strong desire to protect and cherish her arose. He forcibly suppressed the heat that was stirring within him again because of her current delicate state.

He chuckled softly, kissed her forehead, and said in an even gentler tone, "Silly girl, I just thought you were so beautiful that I couldn't help but compliment you. Go to sleep if you're tired, I won't bother you anymore."

To divert her attention, he subtly took out the newly refreshed, smooth and lustrous life crystal from his spatial storage and handed it to her: "Eat this; it will do you good."

Su Yun trusted him completely. Although she didn't know exactly why, she obediently took the food and put it in her mouth. A familiar warmth swept over her body, bringing a deeper level of comfort and a feeling of invigoration.

A moment later, a look of realization and surprise flashed in her eyes—her special ability had indeed been successfully upgraded to S-rank! The significant increase in power deepened her gratitude and dependence on Lin Chen.

Lin Chen was pleased to see the change in her breathing, then tightened his arms, pulling her closer into his embrace, and gently rubbed his chin against the top of her head: "Sleep, we have important business to attend to tomorrow."

Exhausted both physically and mentally, yet enveloped by an immense sense of security, Su Yun's tense nerves finally relaxed completely under the extreme relaxation brought about by the double impact. Before long, she drifted into a deep sleep to the sound of Lin Chen's steady heartbeat, her breathing becoming even and long.

翌日清晨，天光微亮.

At dawn on the third day of the blood rain, the light was still dimly filtered by the thick clouds, but compared to the despairing crimson of the previous two days, there seemed to be a hint of grayish-white light, a normal day-night cycle.

Lin Chen woke up early. He turned to his side and gazed quietly at Su Yun, who was still fast asleep. The faint light of dawn filtered through the gaps in the curtains, casting soft shadows on her face.

A few strands of her dark hair were stuck to the corners of her lips with sweat, adding a touch of vulnerability and gentleness rarely seen on ordinary days. This contrasted with the image of her who was calm and decisive on the battlefield last night, and later passionate, awkward, and stubborn in his arms, creating a captivating scene.

He moved with extreme gentleness, as if handling fragile porcelain, carefully removing her arm from her pillow, and then meticulously tucking the blanket around her. Only then did he quietly get up, put on his clothes, and silently push open the bedroom door to enter the living room.

Standing by the living room window, he stretched his limbs while immersing his consciousness into the space of the Primordial Creation Pearl. After a night, the Creation Spring within the space once again gushed forth new crystals.

Upon inventory, the total number of Creation Crystals reached 264 (100 from yesterday's upgrade reward, 100 from this morning's natural refresh, plus the 64 remaining from before).

His gaze drifted out the window. The blood-red rain continued to fall in a drizzle, but upon closer inspection, it seemed to be less intense than the previous two days, and the color appeared to have faded slightly.

According to memories from my past life, today is the third day of the global catastrophe, and also the last day of this crimson rain of blood that has swept the world and brought endless nightmares.

The cessation of the blood rain does not signify safety; on the contrary, it may signal the beginning of even greater chaos. Following the end of the blood rain will be a year-long period of extreme cold, during which the world will be frozen solid.

More importantly, those "enemies" who survived the initial collapse of order, those faces that brought them endless pain and betrayal in their past lives, are very likely to take advantage of the brief window of opportunity after the rain stops, a time of extreme information chaos, to relocate, hide, or even gather strength.

"We must deal with them before the rain stops." Lin Chen's eyes turned cold, and a chilling glint flashed in his deep eyes.

Once the rain stops and people start moving around, he doesn't want to spend too much time looking for them. Having been reborn, he has accumulated strength and is waiting for this opportunity to settle old scores and eliminate hidden dangers with absolute power.

"Squeak—"

I heard a soft sound of a door opening behind me.

Lin Chen concealed the cold glint in his eyes, regained his composure, and turned to look back.

Li Ya, wearing a loose coat, was leaning against the bedroom door frame, looking over with a somewhat complicated expression—her gaze contained understanding, a hint of mischief that was hard to detect, and perhaps a little bit of subtle jealousy that she herself did not want to delve into, but more than anything, it was a knowing "as expected" and a smug "plan worked" attitude.

A sly smile played on her lips as she lowered her voice and said, "How was it? Did my recommendation not disappoint you? Sister Yun is cold on the outside but warm on the inside, one of my best friends."

Lin Chen raised an eyebrow and walked towards her: "Did you come here so early to 'check up' on your own, or to curry favor?"

"Who, who checked up on us!" Li Ya blushed slightly, then straightened her chest and tried to appear righteous. "I'm openly and legitimately concerned about the 'physical and mental health' of the core members of the team!"

Besides, who agreed to let me "try" it last night? Now that the results are in and the effects are significant, shouldn't you... consider the follow-up plans? For example, those two little girls, Yingxue and Yingyue?

She winked, the implication clear.

Lin Chen found her "deeply thoughtful" yet slightly jealous expression both amusing and heartwarming.