My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

"There are quite a few coconut trees over there. But we can't drink too much coconut juice, as it will put a strain on our stomach. It's only good for emergencies. The best course of action is to find some fresh water to drink as soon as possible. Before that, let's go pick some coconuts and find a simple shelter."

Looking up at the clear blue sky, I sighed, hoping the next few days would be sunny and clear. It would be terrible if it rained.

Sania and I arrived under the coconut tree, but we were stumped by the towering tree. We couldn't reach it! We simply couldn't reach it!

Sania also felt powerless again, longing for the days when she could soar freely in the sky.

"If only I could fly, at this altitude..."

Seeing that Sania was about to get stuck on her own ideas again, Jiuxiao spoke up once more: "As long as we don't give up, there's always a way. I don't believe that the two of us can't pick a few coconuts."

"Wait here for a moment, I'll go get the bike. There must be some shorter coconut trees in this big place."

A short while later, Jiuxiao arrived on his little motorcycle.

"Come on up. Motorcycles should have existed in your time, right?"

"Yes, a friend in my squad also has one."

Jiu Xiao hung the items from the basket in front of him onto the vehicle and placed the rocket launcher in the basket. At this moment, Jiu Xiao discovered a serious problem.

"Is this thing earthquake-resistant? Won't the bumpy roads blow it up?"

Sania shook her head.

"No, it's very safe. I used to carry it around in the sky every day while patrolling, and there has never been a safety incident."

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao finally felt relieved and gestured for Sania to get in the car quickly, so that they could finish some preparations while the sun wasn't too strong yet.

The motorcycle was rather small, and after Sania got on, she pressed herself tightly against him. A faint, sweet scent wafted into Jiu Xiao's nose, making him a little distracted. His little Jiu Xiao even showed signs of arousal! Ahhhhhh!

You smell so good, little sister!

To avoid embarrassment, Jiu Xiao quickly started the car, while also reminding the driver.

"Hold on tight, be careful not to fall."

Without thinking too much, Sania hugged Jiuxiao tightly around the waist.

Jiu Xiao initially wanted to remind Sania to just hold onto the handrails on either side, but then he thought better of it and swallowed his words. Sigh, young girls these days, they lack self-protection awareness so much. Looks like I'll have to give her a good talking to later; she shouldn't let just any man get close to her... um...

Besides myself...

Jiu Xiao is such a hypocrite!

This was the first time Sania had such close contact with a man other than her family. Gazing at the boy's strong and broad back, she unconsciously pressed her face against it. Listening to the boy's strong and powerful heartbeat, Sania felt a great sense of security, which dispelled some of her inner unease.

After riding around the beach for a while, they finally saw a coconut tree growing next to a boulder. Jiu Xiao told Sania to prepare to pick up coconuts on the ground, while he climbed up the boulder and threw the coconuts he could reach onto the ground one by one.

She picked seven or eight in one go and was still a little unsatisfied. But she couldn't carry any more, so she stopped and went to join Sanya below.

"Sanya, use my coat to wrap the coconuts and see if you can wrap them all up."

After obediently responding, Sania got to work, only to find that she could only wrap five coconuts. But no big deal, Jiuxiao took out an axe from his toolbox, opened two coconuts on the spot, and he and Sania happily drank the coconut juice.

They then continued their search for temporary shelter, and after some effort, they finally found a small cave on a relatively high rock face.

The cave was about two or three meters wide and one and a half meters high, and rather shallow, less than two meters deep. Even so, it was a decent choice as a temporary shelter. However, the small motorcycle couldn't get up there; it was a bit steep, so we had to leave the motorcycle at the bottom.

After selecting their target, Jiu Xiao, along with Sania carrying an axe, headed towards the cave. After checking the surroundings and finding no danger, they had Sania carry the luggage, while Jiu Xiao prepared to go up the mountain to gather firewood while the sun was still relatively low.

Before leaving, Jiuxiao instructed, "Be careful. If you encounter any danger, shout for help. I'll just wander around nearby and won't go far. Leave your things outside the cave for now. There are too many bugs. After we light a fire, we'll use the smoke to drive the bugs away before putting your luggage inside."

"Okay, you should also be careful."

Jiuxiao turned and headed up the mountain; now it was a race against time! Sania watched Jiuxiao's retreating figure until it disappeared into the dense bushes before turning her gaze back to her work.

After trekking for more than ten minutes, Jiuxiao reached a relatively flat area on the mountain. Without adequate preparation, Jiuxiao dared not venture any further, for who knew what wolves and tigers might roam the forest.

He quickly cut some dry shrubs and headed down the mountain, feeling a bit uneasy leaving Sanya alone there. Back at camp, the sun had become scorching.

Sania had already moved everything outside the cave and was doing a simple cleaning. When she saw Jiuxiao walking towards her from afar, she waved and greeted him. Only when she saw the lively Sania did Jiuxiao feel relieved.

'Sigh, am I being too paranoid, or is it just that worry makes me confused?'

As Jiuxiao reflected on his own problems, he unknowingly arrived at the cave. Putting down the firewood he was holding, Jiuxiao asked with concern, "Did anything happen?"

"Yes, everything is fine. You should rest for a bit, and I'll clean up the surrounding area a bit more."

"Okay, you're busy... Oh, right, don't throw away the stones while you're cleaning, collect them and put them next to the grotto."

Although Sania didn't understand why Jiuxiao asked her to collect stones, she nodded in agreement.

'I think Jiuxiao has his own plans.'

Jiu Xiao wiped his sweat, found a rock to sit on, and watched Sania's busy figure, a ridiculous thought of 'men plowing and women weaving' arose in his mind. Noticing Jiu Xiao's gaze, Sania smiled faintly at him.

Jiuxiao blushed, thinking to himself, 'This young girl is so charming! She's so young and already knows how to flirt with men. I don't even want to think about what she'll be like when she grows up, so... bring on more, all for me!'

Chapter 5 You're telling me this is magic?

Time flies, and before he knew it, the sun was almost overhead. Jiu Xiao took out his phone and checked the time; it was already past eleven, almost lunchtime.

Sania finished cleaning early and sat down next to Jiuxiao to cool off. Around noon, the temperature rose sharply, probably to around 40 degrees Celsius. The sea breeze was hot, which was a disaster for Sania, who hated the sun.

In addition, both of them were the type to talk little, and before long Sanya became drowsy, nodding her head little by little like a chick pecking at rice.

Sania didn't last long before her body slumped, and she fell asleep leaning on Jiuxiao's shoulder. She'd been unconscious for so long yesterday, hadn't she gotten enough sleep?

Jiuxiao gently pulled Sania's petite body closer to her, making the girl more comfortable to sleep in.

Although I felt a little reluctant, I had to wake the sleeping princess, otherwise the afternoon's schedule would be completely messed up.

After a few gentle shakes, Sania struggled to open her emerald green eyes. Realizing she had fallen asleep leaning against Jiuxiao, she quickly stood up, touched her lips, and breathed a sigh of relief when she found them dry.

"Sorry, how long have I been asleep?"

Jiu Xiao didn't mind at all; rather, it was a reward for him. Holding the sweet, soft, beautiful girl in his arms and admiring her sleeping face was a sight he could never tire of. Forget about minding it; just looking at this scene was enough for Jiu Xiao to devour three large bowls of white rice.

"Not long, maybe an hour or so. It's almost lunchtime. How about we have coconut meat and cucumber salad for lunch? If we can make a fire, we can also cook a cabbage and seafood soup."

"We don't have any seafood, and we don't have any fire-starting equipment, so how are we going to start a fire?"

"As for seafood, go check out the beach. I discovered this morning when I was cycling around looking for a campsite that the natural resources here are very abundant. Go to the beach later and look for shellfish or small fish and shrimp. As for starting a fire, leave it to me. I have some experience with starting fires."

"Jiuxiao is really amazing, he seems to know everything... unlike me, who knows nothing but fighting. Now that I've lost my magic, I can't fight anymore, so please feel free to ask if there's anything that can help you."

Jiu Xiao sighed. Although he knew that Sania was a bit introverted, it seemed that this was developing into low self-esteem.

Unconsciously, Jiu Xiao's hand touched Sania's head.

“Lift your head up and look me in the eyes.”

The irrefutable voice seemed to possess a magical power, drawing Sania's gaze to meet Jiuxiao's eyes.

"I'll say it one last time, you've never been a burden, you're just not good at this kind of work. Do you know what my biggest enemy is in surviving in this desolate place?"

Sania shook her head blankly.

"do not know."

"It's loneliness, so we must live well together. All negative emotions are stumbling blocks that prevent us from moving forward. You still have your own unfulfilled dreams, right? Only by living can there be hope."

She gazed into Jiuxiao's eyes, remaining silent for a long time. At that moment, the boy's figure overlapped with someone else's. She wasn't quite sure how this feeling differed from her feelings for Ella, but her heart was beating even faster.

"Yes, please continue to guide me from now on, Gen-kun."

Finally, the teammate's emotional problem was temporarily resolved, and Jiu Xiao showed a genuine smile.

"We've gotten a little rusty. I've been calling you by your name the whole time, so you can call me by my name too. So, let's do it again."

"Then...please guide me, Jiuxiao?"

Jiuxiao smiled gently; she was so adorable.

"Pfft, why is it a question? But it's fine. It's okay if you don't know how. From now on, just follow my orders, and I'll teach you slowly."

"Well then, first go to the beach and collect some ingredients. It's okay if you don't recognize them. Just pick them up and we'll choose them together. Also, take this bag of cucumbers to the beach and wash off the thorns. You can put the collected ingredients in the bag as well."

"And this is for you too." With that, Jiu Xiao handed the helmet to Sania.

"Wear it; it will provide some sun protection. Remember not to go too far, and be back within half an hour to avoid heatstroke."

Sania took the helmet, feeling a warmth in her heart.

"Jiuxiao is just like a mother to me, so caring... Hug, sorry, that's not what I meant, I..."

I don't want a male mother!

"At least you're like an older brother, you silly boy."

As she spoke, she lightly flicked the girl's forehead with her index finger. Sania stuck out her tongue, grabbed her things, and ran away.

After watching the girl leave, Jiu Xiao began his work.

'How are we supposed to start a fire? We've already bragged about it... We have to finish this show, even if we have to crawl on our knees.'

At this moment, Jiu Xiao suddenly remembered that he still had a system gift pack that he hadn't claimed. After silently saying "claim," a strange power surged into Jiu Xiao's body, and at the same time, a system pop-up appeared in front of him.

[Congratulations, host! You have gained a new power—Magic (Top Level). Please select your innate magic.]

Jiuxiao glanced at the list of inherent magic provided by the system. It was a dazzling array of spells, including elemental, light and dark, scouting, and defensive spells...

Just like in Strike Witches, Jiuxiao can only choose one type of innate magic. After much deliberation, Jiuxiao chose fire magic, since a distant solution wouldn't solve an immediate problem. Although there are other powerful spells, the practical one is what she needs most right now.

In wilderness survival, the importance of fire is self-evident. Jiuxiao isn't one of those survival experts who can casually conjure fire with their bare hands; most importantly, Jiuxiao has a cheat code! This time he was rewarded with a unique magic spell, who knows, maybe next time he'll get another one.

"Choose fire magic."

[Congratulations, host, you have acquired fire magic and automatically gained: Fire Resistance (immunity to fire temperatures not exceeding the temperature of your own released flames)]

What the hell is this called a surprise? This is a real surprise! With this fire resistance, I'm no longer afraid of heatstroke! After claiming the other two skills rewarded by the system, Jiuxiao started working.

First, select the stones that Sania has collected, choose a few of suitable size and use them to build a simple fire pit. The remaining stones can be kept to deal with any wild animals that may appear. The fire pit is built using the simplest method: three stones are surrounded, leaving one stone unused.

I split open another coconut with an axe, choosing the biggest one. I couldn't waste the coconut juice, so I drank it directly. I tried using the coconut shell as a pot on the fire pit, adjusting the size of the fire pit according to the size of the coconut shell.

Then they could start a fire. Jiuxiao tried his fire magic, and a small flame slowly rose in his palm...

No, you call this fire magic? It's just a tiny flame a few centimeters long, barely bigger than a lighter.

Jiu Xiao felt like a million grass mud horses were galloping through his mind; he simply couldn't stand it!

"Damn system, come out and explain this to me. This is the fire magic you gave me. Look at it yourself, it's lighter magic."

[...Because the host has not yet adapted to the laws of this world, the magic power within the body is suppressed. As time passes and the host gradually integrates into this world, the abilities will gradually unlock.]

Good, good, good, you really are something, as expected of you, useless system, I'll remember this.

No amount of complaining would help. Jiuxiao easily started a fire with magic. After placing the coconut pot on the fire, he discovered an embarrassing problem—there was no fresh water!

Jiu Xiao sighed, wondering how he could have made such a stupid mistake. So Jiu Xiao turned his attention to the system.

"Um... System brother, System grandpa, look at this magic you gave me, it's so weak right now, it still needs time to grow. Could you compensate me with a coconut shell of fresh water...?"

[...This will not happen again; consider it compensation for your magic.]

Then Jiu Xiao had a 1000ml bottle of purified water in his hand.

Alright, everything is ready except for the final push.

Not long after, Sania returned carrying a bag of things, and Jiuxiao went to greet her.

"Welcome back. You've had a long day. How was it?"

After handing the items to Jiuxiao, Sania took off her helmet and wiped away her sweat.

"I collected a lot of seashells, and a fish that was stranded in a puddle. I don't know if it's edible."

Jiu Xiao opened the bag and counted the shells. There were twelve shells and an unidentified fish about the size of three fingers. He took out the shells and examined them; three were inedible because of their strange smell, suggesting they had been dead for some time.

The fish was alive and still breathing. He took out the broken seashell and explained it to Sania.

"These three shells are no good. If you bring them close to your nose, you'll notice an unusual odor. These shells have been dead for a while, and eating them might give you diarrhea. The others are all edible."

Sania nodded obediently.

"Yes, I'll be more careful next time."

I did some simple preparation of the ingredients—basically, I gutted the fish, scaled it, and removed the innards. The innards can be kept to make a simple fish trap as bait.

Jiuxiao and his friends got to eat fish, and they could even eat the fish's innards. This was a win-win situation; Jiuxiao won twice.

After a short while, the water boiled, and I put all the ingredients into the pot at once. Then I took out the cabbage, broke off half of it, and put it into the pot.

At this point, some children might ask, "Don't you even wash your cabbage?"