The unexpected surprise was enough to excite even the usually composed Lin Feng. The ability of telepathy, while not as overwhelming as Jiang Yuner's mind control, provided a crucial support function that Lin Feng desperately needed!
His Lv19 grenade launcher and the newly upgraded armored camper both had significantly enhanced attack ranges.
However, Lin Feng lacked the means for over-the-horizon reconnaissance. Drones were easily shot down by Blue Wing Bugs, and using eagle eyes and optical scopes was only effective up to a kilometer...
Further distances were challenging due to numerous obstructions across the Jiangnan plains, making it difficult to spot insect movements several kilometers away.
Often, by the time they'd gathered into hundreds or thousands, it was too late to react.
Now, with a mental detection skill, both offensive operations and retreat strategies against the insects were exponentially more feasible.
This realization filled Lin Feng with excitement.
For him, telepathy was far more valuable than mind control.
His excitement stirred the woman sleeping beside him...
Jiang Yuner slowly opened her eyes to find a shirtless man lying next to her...
Disoriented, she immediately jolted awake, letting out a startled scream:
"Ah!"
"Why are you in my bed?!"
"Lin Feng, is that you?! How did this happen!!"
Lin Feng frowned slightly, covering her mouth to calm the panicked woman.
Jiang Yuner flailed, but her sharp nails couldn't harm Lin Feng, nor could she pry his hand away from her face.
"Can you calm down?" Lin Feng asked calmly, unfazed by their exposed state as they faced each other.
Realizing the awkward situation, Jiang Yuner quickly grabbed for the blanket, covering herself, her eyes teary and resentful as she nodded.
Satisfied, Lin Feng released her:
"Now, take a look around. Whose bed is this?"
"So shouldn't I be asking you, Jiang Yuner, why are you in my bed? This is Chen Yanyan's spot. You sneaky cat snuck in at night, making me mistake you for someone else, and now you're trying to blame me?!"
Jiang Yuner paused, momentarily agreeing with Lin Feng. But seeing their state, she felt like the victim, almost swayed by his logic.
Still, she had no immediate retort.
Remembering the previous evening, when her awakening state turned painful until she couldn't bear it and crawled out of her camper in tears, she recalled running into Chen Yanyan, who was hanging laundry.
Chen Yanyan helped her into the camper, laying her on the bed.
With her care, Jiang Yuner's pain lessened, the splitting headache subsiding, though the mental heat persisted.
She drifted into unconsciousness.
Later that night, when Lin Feng returned, assuming the person in bed was Chen Yanyan, he paid little mind, leading to their unexpected connection.
Now, seeing Jiang Yuner curled up at the bed's foot, wrapped tightly in the blanket, tears in her eyes, her face filled with grievance and helplessness...
Lin Feng sighed, explaining gently:
"Last night, if not for me, you'd have been overwhelmed by your mental power, reduced to an idiot."
"Have you forgotten? Your complete awakening went awry. Without my intervention to stabilize your mental energy, you wouldn't have seen today's sunrise."
Jiang Yuner sniffled, recalling the peril of the previous night. Indeed, her mental turmoil calmed only after Lin Feng's intervention.
In their semi-conscious union, she saw a black halo in the mental realm, absorbing her runaway mental power.
Her burning body gradually returned to normal with the black halo's help.
So Lin Feng was right.
Without him, her consciousness would have vanished amid the mental chaos.
Seeing her nod in agreement, Lin Feng relaxed, speaking while drawing closer:
"Your mental power is stronger, but your frail body can't handle it alone, so I need to share the burden."
"Now, there's a special connection between us. Close your eyes and feel it."
Jiang Yuner didn't shy away as Lin Feng approached, closing her eyes skeptically.
Suddenly, she sensed a unique connection entwining her with the man before her, feeling his calm emotions and stable mental state...
It was entirely unfamiliar!
In the next moment, fear struck, causing Jiang Yuner to pull away and open her eyes, disbelief on her face.
The man smiled gently, touching her cheek:
"See, I wasn't lying."
"This feeling is telepathy, a permanent mental bond between us."
As Lin Feng touched her, Jiang Yuner's anxiety gradually eased, his comfort deeply affecting her.
Realizing the connection's reality, she felt conflicted—curious about Lin Feng, yet once slightly repulsed.
His past behavior had taken many of her firsts, and now, during her awakening, he claimed her most precious aspect.
He was her first man.
Yet Jiang Yuner couldn't deny it—Lin Feng was right. This mental bond had tied them together, fostering a dependency on him.
Having faced life and death, she craved security.
Lin Feng was her only source of safety, otherwise she wouldn't have parked her camper so close to the repair shop.
Now, beyond physical and material security, Lin Feng provided mental and emotional solace through telepathy.
His touch, especially, amplified this effect.
Under Lin Feng's caress, she found herself trusting him instinctively.
Seeing her emotional stability, Lin Feng realized telepathy's influence likely extended beyond what the data suggested.
With his superior mental strength, he could subtly sway Jiang Yuner's perceptions, his words carrying an inexplicable allure that disarmed her defenses.
To test this, Lin Feng moved closer, gently pulling the blanket from her grasp.
"Don't resist."
"You're destined to be mine."
Despite some reluctance, Jiang Yuner no longer felt previous reservations, only shyness.
As Lin Feng drew near, her face flushed pink, surrendering herself completely to him.
This time, it was voluntary.
"Do you want it?"
Lin Feng asked softly.
Recalling her hazy state the previous night and the unrefined experience, Jiang Yuner murmured affirmatively, burying her face in Lin Feng's chest.
...
An hour later, Jiang Yuner, wearing Lin Feng's clothes and a hat, quietly opened the camper door, checking her surroundings before slipping away.
She hurried back to her camper, worried someone might see her.
Inside, she finally relaxed. Her sleepwear was shredded during their entanglement, and she didn't dare wear Chen Yanyan's clothes, opting for Lin Feng's shorts and shirt instead.
Seeing her disheveled camper, she recalled her near-death experience.
Thankfully, Chen Yanyan had brought her to Lin Feng's camper.
Reflecting on her actions, Jiang Yuner worried...
Would Miss Chen hold a grudge?
In the bathroom, she studied her reflection.
Aside from some discomfort, her newly matured features exuded a charm beyond her youthful beauty.
"You're not inferior to anyone!"
"He will be yours!"
...
Watching Jiang Yuner's discreet exit and retreating figure, Lin Feng checked her stats:
"Jiang Yuner, lv10/19"
"Health 60, Constitution 60, Spirit 60"
"Superpower Awakening: Mind Control (Can control beings with mental values less than half of her own, total spirit limit 30, range 1000m)"
After her complete awakening, her abilities weren't exceptional, likely because he had siphoned some of her power.
She could fully control three ordinary people or enhance individuals below lv6, with a lingering charm that subtly influenced others.
Human mental values were typically high, making them resistant, but she could directly control three Black Spinal Bugs.
More formidable than most awakeners.
As attributes grew significantly in later stages, this ability became more terrifying.
Thus, the evaluation as a weakened Empress was not unfounded.
With telepathy, Lin Feng's initial plan was overfulfilled, gaining Jiang Yuner's heart and unexpected rewards.
Confirming her camper entry, Lin Feng closed the door, turning to the updated data of the Lv14 armored vehicle:
"Armored Vehicle lv14/19, Red Quality"
"Upgrade Points 74/10, Damage 80, Defense 100, Average Speed 150 km/h, Range 600 km"
"Extra Attributes: Bio-Armor (Defense +50), Piercing Front (Damage +50), Infinite Firepower (Ten machine guns, average damage 40), Self-Propelled Artillery (Three lv15 autocannons, damage 110, ammo 4365, bullet recharge 1/1min)"
"New Extra Attributes: Life Radar (Consumes 1 upgrade point to detect all entities within 5 km with health over 50), Storage Space (Each 1 upgrade point expands 1 cubic meter, current living/fighting area 60 cubic meters, trunk 20 cubic meters)"
The upgrade increased base attributes by 20, with minor changes to other attributes. The autocannon upgrade improved bullet recharge.
Surprisingly, Jiang Yuner's acquisition benefited not only him but also granted the camper a life radar attribute akin to telepathy.
The long-desired storage space finally appeared.
However, the 1 upgrade point per cubic meter exchange surprised him.
Life radar usage also consumed upgrade points, suggesting his reserved points would deplete quickly.
Without hesitation, Lin Feng spent 30 upgrade points to expand the trunk's storage space.
Now totaling 50 cubic meters, it sufficed.
It could easily store 20 dismembered Black Spinal Bugs.
Preparing to inspect the Lv14 armored vehicle's exterior...
The camper door suddenly opened.
Chen Yanyan entered, smiling as she approached.
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