Cai Zhijie was instantly enraged. He had no shortage of women, and a good-looking, well-built one like her should have been his for the taking.
“Hmph, who do you think you are? Just because you’re pretty and your space-type ability is awesome? It’s just a place to store things. Here at Hope Base, without strength, you’re nothing.” Cai Zhijie stepped forward and grabbed her arm. “Come with me, little sister.”
As he spoke, he raised his hand, intending to drag her into the nearby stairwell.
The people around pretended not to see, acting as if they were blind.
He was the deputy leader’s nephew, after all.
A person without strength was useless, no matter how beautiful. Their only fate was to be preyed upon by ability users.
The base had insufficient management, with only one rule: ability users were forbidden from fighting within the base or damaging any of its facilities. Other matters were beyond their purview.
In the apocalypse, laws were meaningless; the strong ruled.
A cold glint flashed in Xu Qian’s eyes. Just as she was about to sever his hand, a deep voice cut through the air.
“Who said space-type abilities are useless?”
“Ah, Leader Mo.” Cai Zhijie quickly let go of Xu Qian’s arm and, head bowed, retreated to the side. Although Mo Tianran was only the third-in-command at Hope Base, his position was the most sensitive.
“Space-type abilities can store food and prevent it from spoiling. As the ability grows, so does the space. When you’re wondering how to transport things, she can simply put them away with a thought.”
Cai Zhijie broke out in a cold sweat. “Yes, yes, it was my mistake. Oh, right, Leader Mo, I have something to attend to.” With that, he immediately turned and fled, lest Mo Tianran find any leverage against him. If his uncle found out, he’d be scolded again.
A hint of coldness flickered in his eyes. He had taken note of the woman named Xu Qian.
Xu Qian turned. Leader Mo was the commander of Hope Base’s defenses, Mo Tianran. At only 30 years old, he was tall and upright, with well-defined features. Clad in a military uniform, his mere presence exuded an aura of righteousness.
In her previous life, Xu Qian hadn’t known him, but he was an exceptionally capable individual. Every time the base faced danger, he dedicated himself to its defense. Furthermore, his wind-type ability was extremely rare.
A fleeting look of admiration crossed Mo Tianran’s eyes before quickly returning to its usual calm. He smiled, extending his hand.
“Hello, I’m Mo Tianran.”
Xu Qian was willing to befriend such a person. She reached out and grasped his warm palm before quickly withdrawing her hand.
“Xu Qian.”
“Miss Xu, I look forward to your growth.”
A space-type ability user with formidable combat prowess would be the most suitable candidate for gathering supplies in the city center, especially when paired with the military. Moreover, space-type ability users were exceptionally rare. Befriending her now might lead to an offer to join the army later.
A faint smile touched her beautiful eyes. “I will.”
After bidding farewell, Xu Qian joined the queue to submit her application. Then, a mechanical female voice sounded in her mind.
“Ding, sub-quest complete. Reward: 50 points. Total points: 200 points.”
Xu Qian was speechless. Only 50 points.
“One more reward quest!”
“Ding, apologies, reward quests are spontaneous and cannot be controlled by the system. A new sub-quest has been unlocked. Please search for Charlotte’s pocket watch within the base. It is a rare item. Search time: 10 days. Do you accept the quest?”
“Accept.”
“Ding, host reminder: affection for target number 2 has not increased for a long time. If there is no increase within one week, the system will arrange a compulsory quest.”
“…” Was the promised seven years not applicable anymore?