Survival in the apocalypse, teammate Xia Shiyu at the start

She clearly misunderstood it.

Shen Zhao didn't explain further, but instead said, "Let's get back to business."

"Asuna, your techniques are already very refined, and you have a wealth of combat experience. Conventional training methods are unlikely to allow you to make significant progress in a short period of time."

The chestnut-haired girl listened attentively without asking any questions or interrupting.

After delivering the bad news, Shen Zhao changed the subject: "Fortunately, I happen to have some special methods that can quickly improve your strength."

Asuna then asked, "What method?"

Shen Zhao's lips curled up: "Of course it's... drugs!"

He flipped his hand, and a vial of medicine appeared in his palm. He then tossed it to the girl.

"This is a Grade D enhancement drug. After injection, it can elevate your physical abilities to the limits of human capabilities."

Asuna quickly and carefully caught it.

She looked at the potion, then at him: "This potion must be very precious and rare, right? Mr. Shen Zhao, would you like me to use it?"

Shen Zhao said casually, "It is indeed very precious, but not as rare as you think."

"I can produce this medicine myself. Xiaolan and the others have already been injected with it. So you can rest assured and accept it."

The chestnut-haired girl felt a little relieved, but still didn't inject it immediately. She said with a serious expression, "I can't take such a precious thing for nothing. Mr. Shen Zhao, please set a price for this medicine."

Shen Zhao said nonchalantly, "Then let's make it a thousand points."

The chestnut-haired girl hesitated, "Isn't it too low...?"

“It’s not low.” Shen Zhao shrugged. “Strictly speaking, the effect of this potion is just so-so. It can neither turn you into a superman nor awaken any superpowers.”

"A thousand points isn't cheap; the reward for a main quest is only that much."

Asuna thought about it and agreed that it made sense, so she said, "Then let's go with this price."

"However, I don't have that many survival points right now, so I can only pay for this potion after this game is over."

"It's alright, I trust you won't renege on your promise," Shen Zhao said with a smile. "Let's administer the injection first, an intramuscular injection will do."

"Thank you, Mr. Shen Zhao."

The chestnut-haired girl bowed slightly, then held the syringe and injected it into her snow-white neck.

Wearing a reinforced suit, the only convenient spot is the neck area, so of course, that's where I'll put the strap.

As the medicine spread through her body, Asuna clearly felt her muscles become stronger and more powerful.

She clenched her fist, a flicker of excitement crossing her brown eyes.

With increased strength, one has a better chance of surviving in the survival game.

There is a greater chance of finding a way to escape this nightmare and return to their families.

The chestnut-haired girl bowed deeply to the man again, and said sincerely, "Mr. Shen Zhao, thank you for your help! I will definitely repay you!"

Shen Zhao waved his hand and said with a smile, "No need to be so polite, it's just a trivial matter."

Seeing this scene before her, Eri Kisaki's eyes showed a complex expression.

After Shen Zhao saved her and her daughter twice, she took the initiative to offer to repay him.

Then they were thoroughly played by the three flowers blooming together.

In the end, even his daughter couldn't escape.

This pretty and charming young girl will probably follow in the footsteps of her mother and daughter.

Although this man could provide them with strong protection in the brutal game of survival.

But whether it's worth the price is a matter of personal experience, like drinking water – only the person drinking it knows whether it's hot or cold.

After Asuna received the D-grade enhancement potion, Shen Zhao took out a finely crafted rapier.

A cyan hilt and a silver-white blade.

The chestnut-haired girl fell in love with the sword at first sight.

She vaguely guessed what was going on, and her gaze shifted from the rapier to the man's handsome face: "Mr. Shen Zhao, what is this?"

Shen Zhao stepped forward and handed the sword hilt to the girl.

"The scrap metal you exchanged from the Survival Shop won't break through the Skeleton Beast's defenses."

"This sword is called Shining Light. It is made of Adamantium and is truly indestructible."

"Take it and see if it suits your needs."

The ten kilograms of Adamantium alloy I obtained in the survival game during the beginner's trial.

He forged a katana for Saeko Busujima and twelve throwing blades for himself.

The rest was all used on this rapier.

Its appearance is a complete replica of Asuna's signature weapon "Shining Light" from the original work.

Asuna, with her shimmering light, naturally deserves to be accompanied by sparkling light.

He also planned to have the girl wear the guild uniform from the original work, which featured a white top and red skirt paired with long white stockings.

In a sense, Shen Zhao was making Asuna play a role according to his wishes.

It's simply letting the girl play herself.

Having anime goddesses dress up in various outfits from the original works to entertain him is arguably his favorite thing.

'Once I get my hands on Benzi Na, I'll definitely make her wear that Elf Queen outfit and play with me in the cage!'

Shen Zhao was thinking about the idea he had longed to realize when he watched the anime.

That flowing white ethereal and alluring elven outfit is absolutely amazing; it practically increases attack speed by a thousand percent.

Nobuyuki Sugo is a playful person.

More accurately, the original author was very good at playing with words.

At this moment, Asuna refused, saying, "Mr. Shen Zhao, I cannot accept this sword. You have already helped me too much!"

Shen Zhao said the sword was "indestructible," and she believed the other party was not exaggerating.

In that case, this weapon would be far too valuable, even more precious than the previous enhancement potion.

A young girl is not someone who can comfortably take advantage of others.

She was unwilling to accept the sword again, even though she really liked it.

Shen Zhao saw her determination this time and said calmly, "Don't be nervous, this sword is only temporarily lent to you."

"We need to delve into the monster's lair together to complete a hidden mission, so your weapon can't be too bad. Otherwise, it won't be of much help and will only hold me back."

Asuna breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing that it was a temporary loan rather than a gift.

What the other person said also makes sense.

After some internal struggle, the chestnut-haired girl finally reached out and grasped the sword hilt.

"Then I'll borrow this sword for now, and I'll return it to you after the mission is complete."

Shen Zhao smiled with satisfaction: "Just follow my instructions."

"Next, Asuna, you should familiarize yourself with your enhanced physical state and this Shining Light weapon."

"Xiao Lan, come over here and spar with me."

Asuna replied, "Yes, Mr. Shen Zhao."

Ran Mouri also stepped forward.

Shen Zhao looked at the girl's voluptuous and alluring figure, outlined by the tight-fitting enhanced suit, and ordered, "Take off the enhanced suit."

"The following training will allow you to personally experience the feeling of injury and pain, and get used to and adapt to this feeling."

"This way, if you get injured in a real battle, you won't lose your fighting ability due to pain."

Asuna nodded in agreement as she listened to the man's words.

Eri Kisaki felt a pang of anxiety and suppressed the urge to stop her, remaining silent.

Since my daughter has made up her mind to fight, then this kind of training is reasonable and necessary.

Besides, she couldn't change Shen Zhao's decision.

Ran Mouri obediently agreed, "Okay."

He turned and walked into the large tent.

With Asuna, an outsider, present, she felt embarrassed to take off her clothes directly in public.

Eri followed her daughter into the tent.

This bodysuit is difficult to put on and take off; it would be easier if someone helped.

The rest of the afternoon was spent training.

Shen Zhao showed no mercy to his beautiful and capable daughter.

He knocked Ran Mouri to the ground time and time again, then sternly told her to get up and continue training.

He even deliberately used the Force to moderately stimulate the girl's pain nerves, exacerbating the pain she felt when attacked.

Hearing her daughter's cries of pain, Eri, who was watching from the sidelines, bit her red lips tightly, feeling extremely distressed.

However, this wasn't in bed, so she couldn't share her daughter's pain and could only watch from the sidelines.

Training ended in the evening.

Shen Zhao picked up the exhausted Ran Mouri and carried her into the tent, placing her on the Medpod3000.

Unbuttoning her training uniform, the girl's fair and plump body was covered with numerous bruises.

Eri covered her mouth, heartbroken. 830.

Ran Mouri forced a smile at her mother: "Mom, don't worry, I'm fine. These are just minor injuries."

She won the karate championship, but she also endured a lot of hardship and injuries during training.

He was fully aware of the extent of his injuries.

Shen Zhao touched the girl's delicate face and said, "I'll heal you right away."

He pressed a few buttons on the medical platform's interface to activate the treatment function.

The beam of light scanned her entire body, and the bruises on the girl's body quickly disappeared, and her expression became relaxed and calm.

Treatment completed.

Shen Zhao lowered his head and kissed the girl: "You did well today. But this is just the beginning. It won't be just a matter of skin and flesh injuries later on."

Ran Mouri defiantly declared: "I can handle it!"

"Good, that's ambitious. You're truly my good daughter."

Shen Zhao covered her pink lips with another passionate kiss.

After they separated, he gently squeezed her hand: "Daddy will reward you properly tonight."

Ran Mouri blushed and sat up from the medical platform.

She fastened her bra, which had somehow been undone, jumped to the ground, and took small, quick steps toward the shower area.

"I'm going to take a shower and then prepare dinner."

Shen Zhao did not stop him.

You can escape it now, but you can't escape it tonight.

He looked at the beautiful mature woman beside him: "Eri, come here."

Since our beautiful, capable, and obedient daughter has run away, we'll just have to use her mother to fill in for now.

after an hour.

Asuna was called to the large tent by Ran Mouri for dinner.

Shen Zhao took advantage of the mealtime to explain the follow-up arrangements.

"Xiaolan will still spar with me tomorrow, but this time I will increase the intensity, and you will suffer a more serious injury. Prepare yourself mentally in advance."