You Are My Pride

As the older sister, Xu Xin was very pleased to see that Xu Qing Qingdu and Qin Lin's relationship was developing so well, at least it solved her mentally challenged brother's love problem.

Xu Xin herself, having finally established a relationship with Luo Feng, naturally still longs for a sweet romance.

Therefore, it will be quite necessary to enjoy some time alone together when the time comes.

"Hehe, I know, Sister Xin, you want to be in a relationship too? Okay, okay, what can I do? I'm such a sweetheart," Xu Qing laughed, teasing her.

Xu Xin blushed slightly and glared at him, "How dare you tease your older sister! I'll spank you when I get back."

"You can't hit me, you can't hit me," Xu Qing said, completely unafraid.

The siblings chatted for quite a while.

Afterwards, Xu Qing placed the gifts she had prepared for Xu Xin and her aunt and uncle in Xu Xin's room.

After doing all this, Xu Qing flew away from the Xu Family Manor in his fighter jet.

On the rooftop of a luxurious building in the university town, a silver-gray fighter jet slowly landed on the helipad.

The hatch opened, Xu Qing stepped out, carrying several large metal boxes. He then took the elevator down to the 88th floor.

Xu Qing opened the door with her fingerprint and carried several boxes inside. "Linlin, I'm back."

But no one answered him.

"Huh? Where did she go?" Xu Qing looked around but couldn't find Qin Lin.

"Could they have gone to school? That shouldn't be the case, schools are still on holiday. Could they have gone to the Wilderness Zone?" Xu Qing pondered.

He remembered that Qin Lin had mentioned that she would sometimes go to the Wilderness Zone alone to kill monsters and practice her knife skills.

Moreover, the Wilderness Zone Qin Lin went to were all very safe, and the monsters there were generally not very high-level, so there was no need to worry about her being in any danger.

"Should I go find her? Or should I wait for her to come back and give her a big surprise?" Xu Qing thought for a moment and decided to wait for her at home.

And so, Xu Qing waited from morning until evening.

"Why isn't Linlin back yet? Is she not coming back tonight and spending the night outside? Isn't that a bit dangerous?" Xu Qing lay on the sofa, wanting to contact Qin Lin several times using his Communication Watch, but he held back.

"Wait a little longer," Xu Qing decided. If Qin Lin didn't come home that night, he would go find her.

As Xu Qing waited, he became so bored that he fell asleep.

About an hour later, around nine o'clock in the evening, Qin Lin returned.

She was dressed in battle gear, carrying War Blade and shield, clearly heading to the Wilderness Zone for training.

"Huh? Where did these boxes come from?" Qin Lin walked in and saw the several metal boxes piled up in the living room.

Soon, as if she had realized something, a look of surprise flashed in her eyes.

Qin Lin walked over quickly and immediately saw the figure lying on the sofa, sprawled out, fast asleep.

It's obvious he's been waiting a long time, otherwise his sleeping posture wouldn't be so strange.

"Xiao Qing!" She walked over happily, intending to wake Xu Qing, but then thought better of it and went to change her clothes first.

After changing her clothes, Qin Lin went to the bathroom to take a shower.

Bang!

After showering, Qin Lin accidentally slammed the bathroom door shut, making a rather loud noise.

Brush!

Qin Lin saw that Xu Qing sat up abruptly, as if he had suddenly woken up from a dream, with a blank and adorable expression.

The two stared at each other for a few seconds.

"Linlin, you're back!" Xu Qing reacted, jumped off the sofa in surprise, and rushed towards Qin Lin.

Qin Lin reacted quickly and caught him, her eyes filled with tenderness.

That familiar scent, that familiar feel—there's no doubt, it's her boyfriend.

Xu Qing clung to Qin Lin like an octopus, but only for a short while before letting go.

The two sat down on the sofa. "Linlin, why didn't you wake me up when you got back?"

"You're sleeping so soundly, I didn't have the heart to wake you. When did you get back without saying a word? You must have been waiting for a long time," Qin Lin pinched his cheek.

"I came back this morning without saying it was to surprise you," Xu Qing said with a smile.

"It's truly a wonderful surprise," Qin Lin said, giving him a kiss.

"Linlin, I brought you a lot of gifts," Xu Qing said, opening the largest metal box.

Inside are SS Level Blood Shadow Saber and shield, as well as a sample of Dragon Blood.

"Weapons? Xiao Qing, I just changed to a set of S-grade weapons and equipment, is there any need to change them again?" Qin Lin said with a smile.

"This is different; this is an SS Level weapon," Xu Qing explained.

Qin Lin was astonished, "SS Level weapon?!"

"That's right, these are the rewards I received in the Elite Training Camp. And this is Dragon Blood, also for you. It can quickly improve your physical attributes. And also, this is the Millennium Willow Heart..."

Xu Qing took out each item one by one, leaving Qin Lin dumbfounded. Had he gone to buy new stock?

These are things that most people would be very fortunate to be able to produce even one of.

"Millennium Willow Heart, this must be the Spirit of Vegetation that's been circulating online. I never thought such a thing actually existed," Qin Lin exclaimed, picking up the green crystal.

Xu Qing nodded, "That's right, I also have a few Spirit of Vegetation here, which I obtained with my future brother-in-law when we were in Australia."

"There are too many," Qin Lin said, looking at the Spirit of Vegetation with surprise.

These treasures are priceless; they cannot be bought with money.

"They're all mine, but I don't need them. I'll just leave them for now. Linlin, you can take them if you want," Xu Qing said, closing the box Spirit of Vegetation.

"Okay," Qin Lin nodded blankly, unsure how to express her feelings.

Then, she looked at the last box. "What's inside this?"

"This is Consciousness Sensor. After wearing it, you can enter a Virtual Space called the War God Palace. Only Warrior at the War God Level who pass the War God Palace's test will receive a Consciousness Sensor," Xu Qing explained, picking up the dark blue helmet.

Qin Lin nodded as if she understood, but Xu Qing was already a War God Level Warrior, and the things he came into contact with were beyond the knowledge of ordinary Warrior.

Looking at this huge pile of treasures, Qin Lin was stumped for the first time, unsure of where to begin.

After considering it for a while, Qin Lin carefully read through all of these things, with Xu Qing providing some additional explanations.

"Dragon Blood, Millennium Willow Heart..." Qin Lin packed up the things little by little.

She's put away the SS Level weapons and equipment; she doesn't need them right now. The S-grade weapons and equipment are enough for her for a long time.

As for the complete Nine-Fold Thunder Blade manual, it's exactly what she needs. She's already mastered the Fourth Layer, and the next step is the fifth.

Then there are the treasures that enhance physical fitness: Dragon Blood and the Millennium Willow Heart.

"Using the Dragon Blood first should raise my physical attributes to the level of a high-ranking War General. As for Willow Heart, it would be better to wait until I'm close to breaking through to the level of War God before using it," Qin Lin thought to herself.

As for the other Spirit of Vegetation, Qin Lin put them away for now, as she didn't need them for the time being and would save them for later.

"Linlin, using Dragon Blood will hurt a lot. You can use it in several sessions," Xu Qing reminded her.

Qin Lin smiled and nodded. "Xiao Qing, when you used the Dragon Blood, did you scream in pain?"

"No, I held back," Xu Qing replied seriously.

However, Qin Lin immediately saw through his lie. "Oh, is it true?"

"Of course it's real, more real than real gold," Xu Qing nodded without hesitation.

"Haha, let's just say that. Okay, it's late. Let's talk about anything else tomorrow. Go to sleep first," Qin Lin said, not calling him out on it.

"Okay, let's talk about it tomorrow then," Xu Qing said. He had some things he wanted to say, but now he had to postpone them.

After four months apart, the young couple felt like they were newlyweds again. By the time Xu Qing, it was almost noon.

"Hmm?" Xu Qing turned over, only to find no one beside her.

Suddenly, he realized Qin Lin had gotten up. "Oh no, I've been knocked out! This isn't right! How could I, a Peak War God, be knocked out?"

"Yes, I gave in to her, that must be it. I really am a good man, I deserve praise."

Xu Qing first comforted and reassured himself, then quickly got up, dressed, and washed up.

Upon entering the living room, I saw Qin Lin sitting on the balcony reading a book.

"Ahem, Linlin, good morning," Xu Qing said, walking over as if it were nothing out of the ordinary.

Qin Lin looked up at him, her eyes gentle. "It's already midday, time for lunch. Here, this is breakfast, and this is lunch. Which do you want to eat first?"

Seeing the breakfast and lunch on the table, Xu Qing plopped down, "Eat breakfast first, then lunch, I'll eat both."

After saying that, he didn't wait for Qin Lin and started eating.

Qin Lin felt a warm glow watching him devour his food; this family truly couldn't do without him.

"Linlin, I have something to tell you," Xu Qing said while eating.

"Okay, eat slowly, you say," Qin Lin nodded.

"Originally, after graduating from the Elite Training Camp, I was supposed to stay in the Special Operations Group in Hongning Base City. Then I told the Master of the Dojo that I wanted to go to the front lines, to kill monsters in places where monsters are rampant, and protect more people, and he agreed."

"The condition is that I cannot leave Huaxia, and I must be ready to be summoned by the Master of the Dojo at any time, that's all," Xu Qing explained.

Hearing Xu Qing say this, Qin Lin smiled gently. She knew that Xu Qing had always remembered what she had said.

He has the ability to protect more people, and he is willing to take on this responsibility because he is strong, both in terms of strength and in terms of spirit.

"Xiao Qing, you are my pride," Qin Lin said, reaching out to wipe the pastry from Xu Qing's lips.

"Hmph, absolutely," Xu Qing waved his hand, "So I'm thinking of leaving in a couple of days. Linlin, what do you think?"

At this point, he paused and looked at Qin Lin, wondering if he had been too hasty, or if he should stay home with Qin Lin for a few more days.

"Okay, go ahead and do it. Don't worry about me. You have an Smart Fighter Jet, right? You can come back whenever you want. But you need to take good care of yourself," Qin Lin said gently, looking at him.

If she could, she would certainly like Xu Qing to stay at home with her forever, but that would be too extravagant.

If one day the monster threat on Earth can be completely eliminated, then she would be at peace even if Xu Qing stayed at home with her.

"Relax, I'm Peak War God. Even King Level monster wouldn't faze me," Xu Qing said.

"Peak War God... is he that powerful?" Qin Lin looked at him mischievously.

Xu Qing instantly understood, his eyes darting around. "Of course it's amazing! And I'll break through soon and become an existence Beyond War God. At that time, even King Level monsters will be crushed in my dust!"

"Oh? It seems my Xiao Qing is quite confident. Anyway, you have to take good care of yourself, otherwise, I can't imagine what a world without you would be like," Qin Lin said, looking at him.

If something happens to Xu Qing, then she... will have no hope of surviving.

"Oh dear, ptooey, ptooey, Linlin, why are you saying such unlucky things? I'm so capable, how could anything happen to me? Absolutely impossible, absolutely impossible," Xu Qing assured her.

Besides, he hasn't lived enough yet; he's only eighteen! How can he die like that?

"Haha, okay, I believe you," Qin Lin chuckled, instantly dispelling the serious atmosphere.

"That's more like it. Just trust me and you'll be fine," Xu Qing nodded.

For the next three days, the two were inseparable, eating, drinking, and having fun everywhere, and even managed to get their marriage certificate.

On the fourth day, Xu Qing put on his combat uniform, packed his weapons and equipment, and prepared to set off.

"Xiao Qing, be careful," Qin Lin hugged him.

"Don't worry, I'll be back every now and then," Xu Qing gently patted her back.

On the rooftop, the hatch of the Smart Fighter Jet, Little White, was already open.

"I'm leaving," Xu Qing waved to Qin Lin, then turned and entered the cabin.

Buzz!

The Smart Fighter Jet took off, quickly transforming into a streak of Flowing Light and flying towards the southeast.

After watching Xu Qing leave, Qin Lin lingered for a long time before finally leaving the rooftop.

There are over two million species of marine life on Earth, including ancient species that have never been discovered by humans.

After the Grand Nirvana began, a vast number of marine creatures rapidly evolved, becoming a nightmare for humankind and causing the destruction of countless island nations.

For example, the Sakura Country, which was once adjacent to Huaxia, was quickly submerged by sea monsters and became history.

There are far more sea monsters than land monsters, and sea monsters don't stay peacefully in the sea; they also invade the land.

In fact, those sea monsters were eager to enter the inland areas.

Humans would certainly not allow such a large number of sea monsters to come inland, as it would pose a huge threat to human survival.

Sea monsters cannot simply land on the coastline and invade the inland; otherwise, they would first have to fight with land-based monsters.

Therefore, they choose to invade through rivers, such as the Yangtze River.

The mouth of the Yangtze River is the Huangpu River.

The Southeast Military Region of Huaxia established War Base on the Huangpu River to prevent sea monsters from invading the inland areas along the river.

The sea monsters have been launching attacks, but they have always been repelled by the Huaxia army.

But the sea monsters never gave up. They were numerous and not afraid of being worn down. Even though the proportion of Lord Level sea monsters was not large, their numbers were still astonishing, far exceeding those of land monsters.