Kapitel 67: Chapter 66 :- You Must Become My Woman…”

Upon defeating Chu Feng, Lu Yu not only acquired Chu Feng's abilities but also received two first-kill rewards from the system. The amalgamation of these rewards led to a significant enhancement in Lu Yu's strength.

From this perspective, Chu Feng, the protagonist, seems more like a system-imposed test or probation for Lu Yu.

Previously, Lu Yu could only understand Chu Feng through the initial plot and character cards provided by the system, which he used to devise a series of battle strategies.

Now, he can directly access the protagonist's information and related plots.

Moreover, he can identify the awakened powerhouses amidst the vast populace and establish his own power. This transition is akin to the difference between interns and regular employees.

Hahahaha!

In light of this, Lu Yu couldn't help but laugh. Without any hesitation, he chose to master swordsmanship fully.

According to the system, these combat skill levels are categorized into five levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Top, and Full.

Now, he had two full-level skills of fighting and swordsmanship to choose from. Having gained fighting skill after defeating Chu Feng, he decided to opt for full-level swordsmanship to avoid overlapping abilities.

Swordsmanship here refers to the art of wielding a sword.

Lu Yu could feel a surge of muscle memory and swordplay moves flooding his brain. He even felt that if he were given a semi-soft sword now, he could definitely execute a subtle sword move like the 'Nine Swords of Dugu'.

After Lu Yu and Wei Jianjun evacuated, the monsters outside, attracted by the smell of blood, had already formed groups.

The mantises and lizards were feasting on the corpses with sour sounds. Shen Bin was killed by Lu Yu. Although Lu Yu had no intention of killing him,

Shen Bin's actions ignited Lu Yu's killing intent, leading him to kill Shen Bin without any explanation.

Chu Feng also died, killed by Lu Yu. Chu Feng's selfishness had led to the deaths of many people, causing dissatisfaction and fear among other survivors.

When Lu Yu killed him, he was not blamed but rather seen as a justice upholder. Moreover, the two were originally enemies arranged by destiny, so there was nothing to say about Lu Yu killing him.

Li Wanning was on the second floor of Qiao Manli's dormitory at this time. When Lu Yu killed Shen Bin, she was hiding and didn't know about Shen Bin's death.

When Lu Yu ran over with Chu Feng's backpack, the monsters were already devouring the bodies of Chu Feng and Shen Bin. The scene was bloody and cruel.

Lu Yu accurately located Li Wanning's position by sensing the jade pendant.

Knock! Knock!

There was a soft knock on the door. Li Wanning was stunned for a moment, then came to the door of the room and asked carefully,

"Yes…is it Lu Yu?"

"It's me!" Lu Yu replied.

The door opened, and after Lu Yu came in, he ordered his two pets to guard the door, and then closed the door.

"Miss Li, I'm sorry, in Shen Bin's situation, it's pointless to rescue him, so…" Although he was sure that when he killed Shen Bin, Li Wanning didn't see it. But it still has to be said.

"No…it's okay, Lu Yu, I…I get it!"

Li Wanning's mood is very low now, but she doesn't blame Lu Yu for it. Because during this time, she has seen too many lives and deaths. She knows that Lu Yu can't put himself in danger just for a stranger.

Besides, Shen Bin was already dead, so what was the point of her blaming Lu Yu?

"You understand!"

"Lu Yu…" "Um?"

Lu Yu raised his head slowly, and a very soft body suddenly plunged into his arms.

"Woooooo…Lu Yu…why…why is this happening?"

In a moment of emotional vulnerability, Li Wanning found solace in Lu Yu's presence, her tears soaking his shoulders.

The stern facade she had maintained was now gone, replaced by a woman grappling with a mental breakdown. The days Lu Yu was absent were filled with harrowing experiences that tested her resilience.

Chu Feng's selfishness had dire consequences. His refusal to share food led to the survivors falling ill due to malnutrition.

In a desperate attempt to secure food, they ambushed Chu Feng, only to meet gruesome ends at Chu Feng's hands. The aftermath was a chilling sight, with blood flowing like rivers and corpses strewn about.

When Chu Feng approached her with a question of life and death, she felt a jolt to her soul, leaving her overwhelmed.

However, Lu Yu returned in the nick of time. Chu Feng was defeated, and Shen Bin met a tragic end.

These events shattered the worldview she had nurtured since her childhood.

The reality of their grim situation was too much for her to bear.

"They're all dead… they're all dead…" she lamented, the harsh truth of their survival echoing in her words.

As Lu Yu felt the subtle tremors of Li Wanning's soft body against his, a smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. He stored away his Qingshou sword into the ring, and gently placed his right hand on her back.

He remained silent, simply savoring the sensation of her touch. After an indeterminate amount of time, Li Wanning's emotional outburst subsided.

Suddenly realizing the intimacy of their actions, she hastily withdrew from Lu Yu.

"I… I'm sorry, Lu Yu, I just…" she began, but was promptly interrupted by Lu Yu.

"There's no need for apologies!" he declared, moving to sit on the nearby bed.

"You've held back your tears since the apocalypse began, showing more strength than many women."

"Is that so?" Li Wanning responded, her spirits still dampened.

"But Lu Yu, they're all gone… They're all…"

"Alright, Miss Li!

This is the apocalypse. Death is a part of it.

It's something you'll have to get accustomed to," Lu Yu interjected.

"I…"

"Miss Li, I have a question for you," Lu Yu announced, interrupting her.

"What is it?"

Li Wanning asked, removing her glasses to wipe away her tears.

"Do you… Do you still want to live?"

Lu Yu posed the question with a serious gaze fixed on the beautiful university professor before him. The question of wanting to live, for most, would be answered without a second thought.

But for Li Wanning, it wasn't that simple. As a university teacher, admitting her desire to live in front of her student, Lu Yu, was something she found incredibly difficult. But now…

"I…" Li Wanning paused, biting her lip in hesitation.

"Lu Yu, isn't the question you truly want to ask different from this one?" she queried.

"You've figured it out?

Yes…"

Hm!

Lu Yu conceded with a generous nod.

"Back at the hotel, I noticed you were deliberately avoiding me.

I knew then that you must have guessed my intentions, but it doesn't matter…

it's not a significant issue." He continued,

"My dear lady, such grace and elegance! Your beauty is captivating.

As a regular man, it's only natural for me to be attracted to you." He confessed,

"I'm not afraid to reveal my true intentions.

I wish to whisk you away, but only under one condition…

You must become my woman…"

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