In the bathroom, a scene unfolded that mirrored the arrival of spring, the resurgence of all things, a spectacle often witnessed in the animal kingdom.
Within the steamy confines of the bathroom, two figures intertwined amidst the hazy mist.
It was only after Zhao Yunhai emerged that Su Rou's cruel nightmare finally concluded.
Curled up in a ball, Su Rou squatted in a corner, hugging her knees to her chest, her head buried in her arms, weeping silently.
In truth, Su Rou had intended to end her own life after Zhao Yunhai left. But the powerful flames of revenge burned within her, how could she be willing to die?
Especially after Zhao Yunhai had told her the last time he left that her brother was not dead yet, and if she didn't want him to die, she should obediently stay alive and serve him.
Su Rou couldn't bear to have another good companion's life sacrificed because of her.
These two reasons led Su Rou to bury her hatred deep in her heart, sealing it away with a technique known as "cementing the heart," directly suppressing the animosity.
She intended to gain Zhao Yunhai's trust, no matter the cost, no matter how much time it took. One day, when Zhao Yunhai let his guard down, it would be her best opportunity to assassinate him.
However, there was only one chance. She had to wait, she had to endure, endure what ordinary people could not, and wait for what ordinary people could not.
After the deed was done, he would leave without a trace, leaving no mark behind.
Zhao Yunhai, naturally, had taken safety precautions and would not let such a woman obtain his superior seed.
Zhao Yunhai began to cultivate the power he had obtained in the apocalypse world, testing just how strong his abilities were.
In just two days, the surrounding mountainous environment had transformed into a vast ocean. The mountain ranges appeared to have been sliced off as if by a single blade, smooth and level, with entire peaks vanishing.
Zhao Yunhai casually manipulated data, and streams of data transformed into countless chains, gradually restoring the severed trees around them.
All things are data, and data can manifest all things. It was truly terrifying.
As long as one understood the data of all things, they could create anything out of nothing through data. This was the horror of data abilities.
A pity, that woman had not cultivated her data abilities to perfection.
Meanwhile, Si Jinyan, Ada, Erda, and Sanda, who were guarding the perimeter, progressed from initial awe to becoming accustomed to the sight. They never expected that Young Master Yun was nearing godhood.
This was not damage that a human could inflict; this was divine power.
During the time Zhao Yunhai was cultivating, Wang Fan took Li Mingyi to the darkest fringes, witnessing the darkest aspects of the human heart.
Li Mingyi, from initial attempts to stop things, to numbness, and finally to becoming accustomed to them, found his abilities becoming increasingly proficient.
Perhaps due to the fishing system, after borrowing the abilities of the Sea God Pearl, Li Mingyi used this power with increasing ease.
He manipulated water currents to slay zombie after zombie. Li Mingyi now resembled an early-stage water ability user, constantly leveling up by fighting monsters.
To improve one's abilities, one must constantly practice and increase proficiency, delving deep to understand and develop their own powers, becoming ever stronger.
Li Mingyi found that he was like a fish in water with this ability. Perhaps Li Mingyi was the protagonist most suited to this Sea God Pearl.
In just a few days, with Wang Fan's fortune-telling guidance, Li Mingyi continuously challenged increasingly powerful zombies.
Wang Fan hid in a safe zone, protected by the guard team, and then sent Li Mingyi to single-handedly fight ability-user zombies.
It was like a high-level player escorting a novice through the starting village. Li Mingyi was now on the verge of transforming into water himself.
"Your ability is truly interesting, a water ability user at that. It seems Young Master Yun truly looks after you; I haven't received such treatment yet."
Wang Fan's tone was filled with envy, but there was no jealousy or resentment in his heart.
It was just that the research on ability potions was not yet fully complete. This was likely a rare, perfect potion that Young Master Yun had given to him.
"Regarding the research on ability potions, I will expedite the process and urge them on. Don't worry, once it's developed, you'll definitely have your share."
Li Mingyi attributed his abilities to being a water ability user, as it was otherwise difficult to explain. Seeing Wang Fan's envy, he quickly tried to comfort him.
"No need to comfort me. When you take over my position, you'll understand how taxing it is to handle affairs."
"When I return to the real world, I'll be free and easy, giving little sisters fortune readings, and analyzing love lines for young married women. It'll be bliss."
Although Wang Fan didn't need to rack his brains, the other party did not possess his fortune-telling abilities.
"Haha... When will you read my love line for me? My mother is already starting to get anxious."
Li Mingyi couldn't help but laugh at this, joking.
"Alright, alright, I'll read your marriage line right now."
For Wang Fan, this was merely a casual calculation. He interlaced his fingers and began to divine, looking at Li Mingyi's fate line. It was somewhat unclear, but recently, the man seemed to have some romantic luck.
This made Wang Fan think of the young woman he had unexpectedly rescued. She seemed to have feelings for him, but he had been hesitant due to her being from this world.
If he wanted to achieve a true union with her, he would have to take her out of this world.
But would Young Master Yun agree?
Wang Fan was troubled by how to broach the subject with Young Master Yun. Moreover, if the secret were to leak out after taking her away, he would become a sinner.
"Alright, you have romantic luck recently, your facial features are good. Keep up the good work, I'm leaving."
With another worry added to his mind, Wang Fan waved at him and walked away on his own.
Li Mingyi didn't know what was bothering Wang Fan, and since he didn't say anything, he didn't ask.
They were all adults; everyone had their worries.
However, when Wang Fan mentioned his favorable romantic outlook, Li Mingyi couldn't help but conjure a water mirror in front of him and admire himself narcissistically.
Zhao Yunhai left with Wang Fan. Li Mingyi took over Wang Fan's position and remained in the apocalypse world, continuing to strive for the great cause of the Zhao family.
The Real World.
The technology Zhao Yunhai obtained from the apocalypse world was cracked and recreated, finally enabling mass production.
The virtual helmet boosted the reputation of Tiangong Group as a technology company, and the virtual games had netizens raving about Tiangong Group.
The most outstanding technologies were, of course, robots and bio-clones; these were secrets that could not be disclosed for the time being.
However, Tiangong Group also released a technology called limb regeneration.
This technology received immense praise upon its release, with many even requesting that the price not be too high.
Zhao Yunhai also enjoyed a rare period of rest for over two months. During these two months, Zhao Yunhai frequently engaged in "sparring" with Yan Rubing, Su Rou, and Yang Hui.
It was only with Yan Rubing and Yang Hui that Zhao Yunhai was "sowing his seeds."
Despite the relaxation, Zhao Yunhai's strength continued to grow; he hadn't fallen behind.
Meanwhile, in Yanjing, within a high-ranking influential family, a male heir suddenly woke from his sleep, drenched in cold sweat, his face a mask of unimaginable terror.
"Was that a nightmare? Or rebirth?" Gu Tianfeng muttered to himself, recalling all the experiences in his mind.