She was afraid (Chapter 180)
“Really? Don’t lie to me.”
Gu Luoyu stared at Ye Sheng’s face, then asked seriously, not wanting Ye Sheng to force herself.
Nothing was more important than Ye Sheng.
After all, the wilderness wouldn’t disappear. They could come back anytime they wanted later. There was no need to insist on staying now… The comfortable life in the safe zone was more suitable for Ye Sheng.
After living with Ye Sheng, Gu Luoyu had long realized that Ye Sheng was clearly more adapted to the safe zone than she had been in the buffer zone.
Of course, everyone preferred living in the safe zone. After all, it offered security, and there were places to eat, drink, and have fun.
But Ye Sheng seemed as if she had lived in the safe zone before, showing none of the discomfort that people from the mitigation zone usually felt when they first arrived.
It wasn’t normal.
Considering the secrets Ye Sheng was hiding, this wasn’t surprising… However, the ‘hidden secrets’ had already been revealed, straightforward and without any concealment.
But other things weren’t explained along with it.
Gu Luoyu didn’t press for answers, instead waiting for Ye Sheng to spill the beans herself. Knowing her, this little chatterbox wouldn’t be able to hold out until the end…
Under Gu Luoyu’s gaze, Ye Sheng immediately nodded. She patted her chest and said with certainty, “I wouldn’t lie. I’m really fine. See, I can run and jump, no discomfort at all… Of course, if you could do some fun things with me, I’d definitely be even more lively.”
After saying this, Ye Sheng gave Gu Luoyu a pitiful look, her dark eyes filled with anticipation.
However, Gu Luoyu quickly averted her gaze and chose to skip the topic. “As long as you’re not forcing yourself, then let’s follow them to the temporary camp!”
Hearing this, Ye Sheng narrowed her eyes and suddenly grinned.
The next second, she lunged at Gu Luoyu. Although Esper's reaction speed was top-notch, and under normal circumstances, Ye Sheng shouldn’t have been able to even touch her clothes.
But in reality, Ye Sheng successfully hugged her. She clung to Gu Luoyu like a koala on a tree, using one arm to wrap around Gu Luoyu’s neck.
With her other hand, she grabbed Gu Luoyu’s chin and planted multiple kisses on her red lips, looking displeased.
Since she couldn’t satisfy her craving for fun, she’d make up for it in other ways.
No escaping!
Gu Luoyu, who was being forcibly kissed by Ye Sheng, looked down at her, both amused and exasperated, thinking Ye Sheng was as cute as a diligent woodpecker.
For Ye Sheng, who was clearly venting her frustration, Gu Luoyu naturally didn’t stop her.
Instead, she wrapped her arms around Ye Sheng’s waist to prevent her from suddenly slipping down.
Although Ye Sheng had been repeatedly seeking intimacy lately and seemed somewhat unsatisfied, Gu Luoyu still insisted on not touching her. This self-restraint was also a silent torment for Gu Luoyu.
But Ye Sheng’s health couldn’t be ignored.
Before the embryo fully developed, the mother’s body needed to remain stable. Excessive emotional excitement was also not allowed, let alone the intense pleasure that an Esper's touch could bring.
She was afraid Ye Sheng wouldn’t be able to handle it.
If the embryo didn’t develop fully or if other accidents occurred, leading to a deformed child, it would ultimately harm the pregnant mother more… This wasn’t just about psychological aspects, but also the deformed child excessively absorbing the mother’s nutrients.
There had even been cases where the pregnant mother was drained into a mummy.
Gu Luoyu had only heard about it before and hadn’t paid much attention. Now, she regretted not listening more carefully so she could have been better prepared.
The more she thought about it, the more she regretted it.
Even though her mind had been clouded due to the pollution in her sea of consciousness, she shouldn’t have forced Ye Sheng to conceive…
After conceiving a psychic’s child, even abortion wasn’t an option.
Even if the embryo hadn’t fully formed, it seemed to carry a cunning gene that released a special hormone, creating a strange connection with the mother’s body.
If the child was aborted, it would severely harm the mother, endangering her life.
So, whether to abort or give birth, both carried risks… This was precisely why Gu Luoyu didn’t dare tell Ye Sheng, fearing it would affect her mood.
Despite Ye Sheng’s usually lively and cheerful demeanor, she was actually quite timid. Thinking of this, a smile couldn’t help but appear at the corners of Gu Luoyu’s eyes.
Once Ye Sheng finished kissing her, Gu Luoyu patted her waist, kissed her cheek affectionately, and patiently comforted her, “Just wait a little longer. Your body hasn’t fully recovered yet. You need to abstain for now.”
“…”
Hearing the word “abstain,” Ye Sheng puffed up her cheeks and snorted. She knew this would be the response.
But was Ye Sheng the type to obediently follow orders?
No!
So, even if Gu Luoyu insisted on abstaining, Ye Sheng would find a way to climb into her bed… Then they’d see who was more capable. She didn’t believe she couldn’t win Gu Luoyu over!
While the two were being all lovey-dovey, the team didn’t stay put but continued to move forward as planned.
The encounter with the first-generation radiation corpse blocking their path was purely accidental. However, it wasn’t far from the temporary camp of Team 1. It was clear that the parasite-controlled radiation corpse had been lying in wait nearby, aiming to attack the Esper team.
As the team quickly advanced, the dense polluted plants around them gradually thinned out, revealing a sunken area.
With Team 1’s members leading the way, they jumped down, leaving the members of the other teams to exchange glances before reluctantly following suit.
However, as soon as they jumped, everything went dark. When the light returned, they were surrounded by a kaleidoscope of colors.
The mushrooms growing on the surrounding walls were glowing, creating a dreamlike illumination that made other lighting tools unnecessary. Not far away were simply constructed makeshift rooms.
The walls had been hollowed out to create rooms, with wooden doors serving as covers. This was Team 1’s temporary camp.
Seeing this, Gu Luoyu raised an eyebrow in surprise. She hadn’t expected the cave to remain intact after being dug out like this. Han Lingyue’s luck was truly something!
Finally reaching their destination, the team leaders didn’t rest but immediately grabbed the supplies to complete their missions.
Who knew if more accidents would happen if they kept holding onto the supplies? It was better to deliver them as soon as possible… Although some supplies were missing due to various accidents, it was still within an acceptable range.
At least they wouldn’t lose everything.
Han Lingyue never personally handled such tedious tasks, leaving them to her team members.
Just as she was about to find a quiet place to think about where else she might encounter first-generation radiation corpses, Gu Luoyu suddenly approached her.
Han Lingyue raised an eyebrow in surprise, then teased, “What, have you made up your mind?”
Decided to join her team?
Unfortunately, Han Lingyue was destined to be disappointed. Gu Luoyu refused again, “I won’t join any organization. Even the current team is just a temporary arrangement. I’ll soon form a team with just me and Ye Sheng. There won’t be a third person getting in the way.”
Gu Luoyu spoke bluntly, her expression hesitant. Finally, she asked, “Do you know any safer methods for Esper descendants to be conceived?”
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