Chapter 161: Chapter 160
From then on,
Everyone on the Ark began living a life of extreme frugality.
Even the leader's daily food intake was rationed.
Of course, no matter how strictly rationed, the old woman's daily meals were still far better than those of ordinary people!
The only ones given special treatment on the Ark were Chen Ye and Murong Yuling.
That's right!
To the others, these two were seen as a couple!
Chen Ye was too lazy to explain this misunderstanding, and Murong Yuling couldn't be bothered either.
After all, they were Reincarnators, just passing through this world, so why should they care about the opinions of the locals?
Even though Chen Ye had privileges on the Ark, he decided to cancel his special treatment and receive the same rationed food as everyone else.
It wasn't that Chen Ye wanted to suffer!
But if everyone else was scrimping and saving to get through this tough time, having one person with special privileges would inevitably cause conflicts, especially as resources became scarcer.
His special treatment would make him the target of everyone's resentment on the Ark!
Chen Ye wasn't afraid of the people on the Ark, but there was no need to create unnecessary trouble!
Murong Yuling's Qian Kun bag was filled with all sorts of food, at least several tons, including many top-quality ingredients.
If they rationed it carefully, it would last them a year.
They only needed to survive 128 days, so why bother competing with the survivors on the Ark for food?
It would be senseless!
…
They took a set of kitchenware from the kitchen, including an induction cooker, a rice cooker, and a frying pan.
Then, Chen Ye and Murong Yuling started their "cohabitation life"!
Every day during the day, Murong Yuling cooked while Chen Ye read books.
When Murong Yuling finished cooking, she'd set the table and call Chen Ye to eat, like a wife calling her husband.
It was romantic and cozy!
And Murong Yuling turned out to be a pretty good cook…
After a month, Chen Ye had gained a few pounds!!
After spending a month together, Chen Ye realized that bringing a woman along for a "vacation" mission was very necessary.
Having to cook and clean himself? He could do it, but it wouldn't be nearly as enjoyable…
At night, the two slept in separate areas.
Chen Ye took the couch in the living room, leaving the bedroom for Murong Yuling.
Though they slept apart, living under the same roof meant they inevitably had some contact.
Several times, when Murong Yuling was bathing or changing clothes, Chen Ye accidentally saw her…
There was no helping it, the space was small!
Also, Murong Yuling was often groggy in the morning.
Like yesterday morning, when Chen Ye was brushing his teeth in the bathroom, she walked in half-asleep, stripped, and sat on the toilet, completely forgetting Chen Ye was there…
Can you blame Chen Ye?
Of course not!!
One month…
Two months…
Three months…
Their relationship became increasingly complicated.
Even Murong Yuling wasn't sure what their relationship was anymore.
To say they were boyfriend and girlfriend seemed inaccurate.
They never confessed to each other, and both restrained their impulses, never crossing the line.
But to say they were just friends didn't fit either!
Because in these three months, Chen Ye had seen every part of Murong Yuling's body…
The Reincarnation System only altered their faces, leaving their bodies as they were!
For instance, once, Murong Yuling got distracted while bathing, slipped, and injured her beautiful leg. Chen Ye had to carry her out of the bathroom and lay her on the bed…
After that, can they still be considered just friends?
Time flew by.
Four months passed.
Today, Murong Yuling marked the number "128" in her notebook.
They only needed to get through tomorrow, and they could go back, securing an SSS rating.
This SSS rating was both the easiest and the hardest Chen Ye had ever achieved.
Easy because they got it while on vacation.
Hard because of Murong Yuling…
A beautiful woman, staying under the same roof every day, and to say Chen Ye never felt any urges would be a lie.
He was a very normal man!!
But he feared trouble and responsibility, so he held back.
His main pursuit was still the Reincarnation Tower!
The Reincarnation Tower was fraught with danger, where one wrong step could mean death. He couldn't afford to have attachments.
…
Regardless, Chen Ye wanted to thank Murong Yuling.
These past few months, she had taken great care of his diet!
Moreover, her companionship made these four months very pleasant…
Otherwise, living alone on the Ark for four months? He might have gone crazy or gotten bored to death.
Rumor had it, hundreds of people on the Ark had already committed suicide because they couldn't endure such a life!
"Asura!"
Murong Yuling looked deeply at Chen Ye and spoke softly, "Thank you for taking care of me all this time!"
"I should be the one saying that!" Chen Ye laughed. "Thanks to you, my stomach has been very happy."
"Then let's remember to be grateful to each other!"
Murong Yuling smiled brightly, then whispered, "Asura, I won't forget these days; they're like a dream I once had!"
In that dream, she lived a happy, warm life with a faceless lover.
The atmosphere grew quiet and somewhat tender...
"Asura, what is your dream?" Murong Yuling asked.
"My dream?" Chen Ye was taken aback, then honestly replied, "To become powerful. I heard that passing the 99th level of the Reincarnation Tower makes you omnipotent. I want to try!"
"Asura, you're so powerful; you'll definitely succeed!" Murong Yuling said with a smile. "If you can't do it, I don't know who can!"
"Yes, I think I can do it too!" Chen Ye said seriously, bragging a little.
Murong Yuling giggled…
Chen Ye asked, "Now that I've told you my dream, isn't it your turn to share yours?"
"My dream..."
Murong Yuling's pretty face showed a hint of confusion. "Originally, my dream was to become a powerful Reincarnator like my cousin and protect my family. But after these few months, I feel my cousin's life is very tiring."
Chen Ye: "..."
Is this girl losing her ambition after a period of peace?
"That's because your cousin shoulders too much responsibility. Look at me, I don't join any factions, and I'm very relaxed!" Chen Ye said.
He felt the need to persuade this girl because he could see Murong Chixue had high expectations for her, otherwise, she wouldn't have given her so many resources.
Murong Yuling smiled slightly and said, "I understand what you mean, Asura. Don't worry, I haven't lost my fighting spirit. I still have a wish, which is to be the first to reach the 33rd level and resurrect my brother… Although I know it's a slim hope, I won't give up."
Chen Ye was surprised. "The 33rd level can resurrect people?"
"Yes, there's always been such a rumor. No one knows who started it, but it's said the resurrection opportunity can only be used once."
Chen Ye was amazed at the Reincarnation Space.
"Asura!" Murong Yuling suddenly asked, "If you heard news of my death one day, would you be sad?"
This question was quite direct…
"Yes!"
Chen Ye nodded honestly.
Murong Yuling smiled happily at his response:
"Thank you, Asura."
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(Author note: The editor warned me not to include explicit content, so this is as far as I can go for now…)
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