Seeking Asylum

Su Wanqing reached out and gently gripped the hand Lin Mo placed on the table.

Her fingers were icy, trembling slightly, and boneless.

I know this is abrupt, but we might be the same kind of people.

Su Wanqing's voice carried a plea, her gaze pitiful. I need allies, someone I can trust.

And you... I feel like you are very powerful. You must be surviving the game very smoothly, right?

Lin Mo looked at her.

Su Wanqing's hand was very soft, her palms lightly sweating.

Her expression was vulnerable and helpless, tears welling in her eyes, her lips trembling slightly, painting a picture of sheer pity.

The camisole neckline gaped wider due to her leaning forward, exposing the deep cleavage and black lace entirely to Lin Mo's sight.

She was using her beauty and vulnerability to win sympathy in exchange for asylum.

Very smart, and very realistic.

Lin Mo admitted that the scene had quite an impact.

A Campus Belle who was usually high and mighty was now revealing her most fragile side right in front of you.

Using a soft hand to hold yours, looking at you with tear-filled eyes, with scenery beneath her collar that made the blood race...

But Lin Mo did not fall for this routine.

Or rather, he did, but he would not lose his reason because of it.

"Let go first." Lin Mo pulled his hand back.

Su Wanqing froze, a flash of astonishment crossing her eyes, but she quickly returned to her vulnerable state: "I'm sorry, I was too excited..."

"Classmate Su, I understand your fear," Lin Mo said calmly. "However, why should I help you?"

Su Wanqing froze, a flash of astonishment crossing her eyes, but she quickly returned to her vulnerable state:

"We can cooperate! I have some connections and resources in reality that can help you!"

"And you can protect me in the game, take me through quests, and help me change my class! It's a win-win!"

She spoke quickly, obviously having thought this pitch through long ago.

Lin Mo smiled, a hint of playfulness in his smile:

"Real-world resources? Classmate Su, do you think I... still need those right now?"

He paused, watching Su Wanqing's slightly widened eyes, and continued:

"As for taking you through the game... I'm sorry, bringing along a Newcomer is too troublesome and will seriously slow down my pace. I have more important things to do myself."

"But..." Su Wanqing panicked. "I can pay a price! Any price!"

She bit her lower lip, her gaze turning firm, even carrying a hint of a desperate, do-or-die determination:

"Lin Mo, as long as you're willing to cover me in the game, help me survive, and help me change my class... I can agree to anything in reality."

As she spoke, she reached out again. This time it wasn't a grip, but a fingertip gently tracing the back of Lin Mo's hand.

The movement was very slow, very ambiguous.

Her gaze stared straight at Lin Mo, her eyes shimmering with moisture, her cheeks slightly flushed, her lips parting:

"Including... myself.

I know what you guys like.

I've never had a boyfriend before, I can... give myself to you. Besides, my learning ability is very strong, and I can make you very comfortable."

These words had already been spoken very bluntly.

Lin Mo looked at her.

Su Wanqing's face was very red, whether from shame or excitement.

Her breathing was slightly rapid, her chest rising and falling with her breath, and that deep cleavage was faintly visible.

She was using her most precious capital to play a high-stakes gamble.

Lin Mo had to admit that the temptation was huge.

Su Wanqing's looks and figure could rank near the top of the entire school.

Being able to get her was something countless boys dreamed of.

Besides, she was still "factory fresh."

Now, she was taking the initiative to offer her body in exchange for asylum in the game.

Lin Mo leaned back against the chair, his fingers tapping lightly on the desktop, his gaze wandering over Su Wanqing's face and body as if evaluating a piece of merchandise.

"Any price?" he repeated.

"Mm." Su Wanqing nodded hard, her face turning even redder.

"Sounds great." Lin Mo smiled, his smile somewhat lazy. "However, Classmate Su, anyone can write a blank check.

How do I know that you're agreeing to everything nicely now, but will renege later?

Or, once I help you and you feel I'm no longer useful, you'll just kick me aside?"

"I won't!" Su Wanqing rushed to say. "I can swear! Or... we can sign an agreement!"

"An agreement?" Lin Mo laughed in spite of himself. "Signing an agreement for this kind of thing?"

"Then what will it take for you to believe me?" Tears began to well up in Su Wanqing's eyes again, her voice carrying a sob:

"Lin Mo, I really have nowhere left to turn... I only have one life left, and the next death means I'm truly dead..."

As she spoke, tears genuinely slipped down.

Like pear blossoms drenched in rain, a truly pitiful sight.

Lin Mo quietly watched her cry.

After about half a minute, he slowly spoke:

"It's not that I don't want to help you.

Classmate Su, have you ever thought about how vast the Game World is?

Neither of us knows the other's descent location, and there is no friend feature in the game.

How am I supposed to find you? And how are you supposed to find me?"

Su Wanqing raised her head, looking at him through tear-blurred eyes, and suddenly, as if clutching at some hope, said eagerly:

"I... I have a special talent! I awakened it in the game!"

"Oh?" Lin Mo raised an eyebrow.

"It's called 'Soul Bond'." Su Wanqing wiped away her tears and quickly explained:

"The effect is... if I have had 'intimate contact' with someone and established a deep enough connection,

I can roughly sense his direction and distance within the Game World!"