Li Xingye had said before that Mid-Low Rank Healing Abilities were very effective against injuries caused by external factors.

Injuries like external wounds were very easy to treat.

But once they reached a High-level, the Healing Ability could do much more.

For example, the Seventh Rank healer at Baiyi Base could perform group healing for mushroom poisoning, and might even have some effect on chronic illnesses.

Li Xingye had previously said that Xiao Liu’s superpower was steadily improving thanks to their diligent feeding of Crystal Cores. That meant in the future, these Healing Capsules could also be brought into the modern world. As first-aid supplies, they would be extremely useful, whether in hospitals or... on the battlefield.

Combined with the protective gear mentioned before, they would be a powerful asset for personnel who constantly navigated the front lines of danger.

Especially now that Professor Zhang was back. The thought that the entire country could become stronger with the equipment from the apocalypse made Chi Wan’s heart burn with excitement.

After dinner, Xiahou Yu and Zhou Huaijin helped clean up but didn’t stay long. After all, they had their own things to do. Having spent so much time at Chi Wan’s place, they would probably have to work overtime tonight.

As Chi Wan was seeing them to the elevator, she heard Zhou Huaijin say, "By the way, Wanwan, how many classes do you have tomorrow? My professor said you have something to show him, and he asked me to schedule a time with you."

He had only found out that Chi Wan had an appointment with Professor Zhang when his professor mentioned meeting with her on the plane. Professor Zhang hadn’t told him the specific details, only asking him to set up a time with her since he knew Zhou Huaijin was going to see her.

But he had almost forgotten about it after hearing that Chi Wan had nearly been in danger right after getting off the plane.

He only just remembered when he heard Chi Wan muttering about having to attend an 8 a.m. class again tomorrow.

Chi Wan’s eyes lit up. She had originally planned to talk to Professor Zhang about it tomorrow, not wanting to disturb him since he wasn’t young and would probably want to rest well after returning today.

She hadn’t expected Professor Zhang to place such importance on it as well. Chi Wan said cheerfully, "I only have three classes tomorrow morning. My afternoon class is at 4:30 p.m., so I’m free in between."

Zhou Huaijin nodded. "Okay, I’ll tell my professor. I’ll come find you after your classes tomorrow."

Their university had many laboratory buildings, and some high-security labs were inaccessible. Without Zhou Huaijin to guide her, Chi Wan might not even be able to get in.

After seeing the two of them off, Chi Wan took a comfortable shower and then flopped onto her bed, not wanting to move.

But Li Xingye, like a mountain spirit luring an innocent maiden, coaxed her in a low voice she found impossible to resist. "Wanwan, you must be tired from rushing around these past few days. Let me give you a massage to help you relax, okay?"

Chi Wan was indeed tempted, but then she remembered Li Xingye’s "ferocity" from just now and hesitated—her lips were still a little swollen.

’This guy... His previous gentleness was just a facade. As a top-tier expert from the apocalypse, he has a certain aggressiveness in his bones.’

Although Li Xingye was always even-tempered in front of Chi Wan, when he had to hold back too much, the desire and lust in his eyes were just as obvious.

Chi Wan liked this contrast. She loved seeing the restrained expression on his face and hearing his soft pants as he teetered on the edge between control and indulgence.

’It’s ridiculously sexy.’

That’s why she always found herself unconsciously teasing him.

But both she and Li Xingye knew that as long as they were separated at opposite ends of the space, he had no choice but to suppress his desires, no matter how much he yearned for her.

On this point, Li Xingye was even more thorough in his adherence than Chi Wan. He abided by his own bottom line, yet was driven half-mad by Chi Wan’s "torment," so he could only seek a little "interest" elsewhere.

After all, compared to complete abstinence or full indulgence, being stuck in between was the most torturous state of all.

Chi Wan wasn’t afraid of Li Xingye doing anything to her. The one-way mechanism of the space always ensured her utmost safety.

’Besides... I know better than anyone just how astonishing his self-control is.’

Chi Wan blinked and laid down the law. "Just a massage, okay? I have class tomorrow."

Li Xingye’s voice was the soul of integrity. "Don’t worry, Wanwan. I’m just concerned because you’re so tired. You’ve been traveling so much, I saw you rubbing your back during dinner."

The next moment, Chi Wan appeared on the soft sofa in the space.

Having just showered, Chi Wan was wearing a loose T-shirt and shorts. Her still-damp hair fell over her shoulders, soaking the fabric there.

True to his word, Li Xingye gave her a massage, performing every move with meticulous care. Not only was the pressure perfect, but he even conjured several small mallets made of vines. While he kneaded her muscles, the little mallets gently tapped away at all her sore spots.

Under such comfortable pressure, Chi Wan slowly drifted off to sleep.

In her sleep, someone gently parted her lips and teeth, grinding softly against them, but it ultimately ended with a silent sigh.

* 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

The next day, when Chi Wan was woken up by her alarm, she found herself on the large bed in the space. Li Xingye was already gone.

Breakfast was on the small cabinet by the bed, along with a little note: "Good morning, my dear. Remember to eat breakfast."

It had to be said, ever since Li Xingye had his romantic awakening, he had picked up on these little details faster than anyone.

With a soft laugh, she took the warm breakfast and returned to her own apartment to wash up.

Looking at her lips in the mirror, which showed no signs of anything unusual, Chi Wan guessed that Li Xingye must have used one of those Healing Capsules on her.

But the main focus today was the Crystal Cores. After getting ready, Chi Wan went downstairs.

Zhou Huaijin was already waiting downstairs. When he saw Chi Wan, he smiled and handed her the breakfast in his hand. "Let’s go."

But Chi Wan didn’t accept Zhou Huaijin’s kind gesture, smiling as she said, "Thanks, Senior Brother, but I’ve already eaten."

After a pause, she added, "I have breakfast at home, so you don’t have to bring me any in the future, Senior Brother."

’Whether it was just Zhou Huaijin being considerate or not, it’s better to refuse. Otherwise, a certain someone would probably be off biting a handkerchief in a corner of the space again.’

Zhou Huaijin was taken aback for a moment, but then Qi Jiayou’s voice came from behind. "Hehehe, caught you! If Junior Sister Wanwan isn’t eating it, give it to me! I’m starving."

Chi Wan asked curiously, "Why are you so hungry this early in the morning?"

Shoving food into his mouth, Qi Jiayou complained miserably, "Don’t even ask. I was revising my paper until three in the morning. I got hungry and opened the fridge, but all I found was an apple and some soda. In the end, eating it just made me so hungry I got acid reflux."

Zhou Huaijin said with a deadpan expression, "Let’s go, Wanwan. Don’t hang out with brainless people like him. It’s contagious."

Qi Jiayou retorted indignantly, "Hey, who are you calling brainless? Wasn’t I the one who told you about the phys—MMMPH..."

After a soup dumpling physically muted Qi Jiayou, Zhou Huaijin and Chi Wan walked straight toward the university.

Qi Jiayou stretched his neck out a mile before he finally managed to swallow the bun, indignantly chasing after them. "Is that any way to treat a brother?"