Chapter Summaries

Mu Enya and her teammates visited 3A while Zhang Chi recuperated, and Qin Luo tried to get Xu Duoduo’s attention during their ongoing cold war. The visit ended with Xu Duoduo biting Qin Luo after he admitted he had faked an injury to make her worry.

• Xu Duoduo thanked Wang Weihu, while Qin Luo’s teasing drew odd looks from his teammates.
• Mu Enya and her teammates visited 3A and brought gifts, and Wang Weihu learned that Zhang Chi was still recovering at the Research Institute.
• Mu Enya gave Xu Duoduo a bouquet, making Qin Luo realize he had never properly given her flowers.
• Qin Luo pretended he had scalded his hand, and Xu Duoduo rushed to check on him.
• Qin Luo confessed he had been teasing her, so Xu Duoduo angrily bit his hand as Chen Xiaofei and Bai Shu mocked him.

Xu Duoduo grew angry with Qin Luo for holding back because he thought she was not fully recovered, and confided in Mu Enya about their relationship. She reassured Xu Duoduo that Qin Luo was waiting out of love and respect, while Xu Duoduo admitted she had liked him since they were classmates.

• Xu Duoduo bit Qin Luo, then switched seats with Wang Weihu and refused to speak to him.
• Mu Enya asked Xu Duoduo what had upset her, and Xu Duoduo whispered that Qin Luo had not gone all the way with her.
• Mu Enya explained that Qin Luo was afraid Xu Duoduo would regret it while she was not fully clearheaded and was waiting because he cherished her.
• Xu Duoduo worried she might never recover and asked whether Qin Luo would still want her as she was.
• Mu Enya asked whether Xu Duoduo truly loved Qin Luo, and Xu Duoduo said she had liked him since before the apocalypse.

Mu Enya advised Xu Duoduo on how to win Qin Luo over while the group discussed the Research Center attack and its consequences. Mu Enya then revealed that Da Qiao’s Man-Eating Flower Babies had all died protecting her, leaving Xu Duoduo and the others stunned and grieving.

• Mu Enya whispered romantic advice to Xu Duoduo, including a supposed “Killer Move,” and Xu Duoduo thanked her with snacks.
• Qin Luo worried that Xu Duoduo was still angry with him while Chen Xiaofei teased him and Bai Shu mocked Chen Xiaofei.
• Wang Weihu and the others learned that Fang Ming’s group had interfered with the base notification system and entered through a weakly protected underground parking garage.
• Bai Shu and Qin Luo discussed the risks of ability users having children, prompting Chen Xiaofei to ask everyone to change the subject.
• Mu Enya told the group that Da Qiao’s Man-Eating Flower Babies had all died after rushing to the Research Institute to protect her from the Lizard People.

The group visited Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao after hearing that the man-eating flower babies had died fighting the Lizard People. They learned that Da Qiao deeply missed the flowers, and that Xiao Qiao had buried their remains in the yard in the hope they might grow again.

• The group arrived at Da Qiao’s home and found the yard empty where the man-eating flower babies had once lived.
• Qin Luo encouraged everyone to hide their grief before they greeted Da Qiao, who was in her wheelchair, and Xiao Qiao, whose head was bandaged.
• Xiao Qiao explained that the flower babies had died protecting them and admitted that she and Da Qiao were grieving despite appearing composed.
• Xu Duoduo mourned the flowers beside the freshly watered soil, while Xiao Qiao revealed that she had buried their remains there with seeds from their bodies.
• Xiao Qiao said she hoped the seeds might grow and explained that Da Qiao still reread the flowers’ observation notes every night.

Xiao Qiao and the others mourned the researchers who had disappeared, while Xu Duoduo and Qin Luo shared a tender moment on their way into Da Qiao’s house. Da Qiao invited everyone to dinner and agreed to drink with them, leaving the group preparing to unwind together.

• Xiao Qiao, Bai Shu, and Xu Duoduo hoped the missing researchers could grow back, and Xiao Qiao admitted Qiao Yajun loved them more than she loved her.
• Qin Luo gently took Xu Duoduo inside, warmed her hand in his pocket, and scolded her for not wearing gloves.
• Chen Xiaofei shouted that Qin Luo and Xu Duoduo were sneaking around holding hands, prompting Bai Shu to hit him and the two to start arguing.
• Da Qiao served tea and invited everyone to stay for dinner, while Mu Enya and her teammates offered to help prepare the meal.
• Xu Duoduo brought out several bottles of fine liquor after Xiao Qiao said Da Qiao could drink, and Wang Weihu said they should all share it.

Xu Duoduo hosted Qin Luo, Mu Enya, and their companions for a lively hot pot meal, bringing warmth and company to Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao's quiet home. The gathering ended with everyone laughing at Chen Xiaofei after Bai Shu let him wait for a hot pot that was never plugged in.

• Qin Luo warned Xu Duoduo not to drink, while she secretly planned to sneak a sip later.
• Xu Duoduo served hot pot to the gathered squads, and Da Qiao drank while Wang Weihu kept her company.
• Xu Duoduo gave Chen Xiaofei a small electric pot after he complained that others kept stealing his meat.
• Bai Shu noticed Chen Xiaofei had not plugged in his pot but let him wait while the others ate.
• Qin Luo plugged in the pot, and everyone laughed as Chen Xiaofei realized Bai Shu had known all along.

After Mu Enya revealed that she and Captain Zhang were engaged, Qin Luo worried that he had failed to give Xu Duoduo a proper proposal. Xu Duoduo reassured him by explaining how much his love meant to her, and Wang Weihu thought she was close to recovering.

• Mu Enya and her teammates left for a mission, and Qin Luo and the others learned that Captain Zhang had proposed to her.
• Mu Enya showed off her ring and said she and Captain Zhang planned to hold a simple wedding when things were less busy.
• After Mu Enya left, Qin Luo apologized to Xu Duoduo for proposing without a ring or flowers.
• Xu Duoduo told Qin Luo that she loved the aurora and his certainty when he proposed, and that she remembered how he and their friends had cared for her.
• Bai Shu remarked that honest children got candy, while Xiao Qiao asked whether Xu Duoduo had recovered; Wang Weihu said she was probably close.

After Da Qiao cried over her lost experimental specimens, Xiao Qiao reluctantly comforted her while Qin Luo’s team finished cleaning up. The group said goodbye and left the snowy courtyard on friendly terms.

• Xiao Qiao woke Da Qiao, who began crying, and explained that she was upset about her experimental specimens.
• Xu Duoduo gave Da Qiao tissues, and Xiao Qiao let her sister cling to her while Wang Weihu helped clear the table.
• Qin Luo and Xu Duoduo teased each other about drinking and whether they had made up, while the group cleaned the kitchen.
• Xiao Qiao returned from taking Da Qiao to bed and thanked the 3A team for being good at both housework and fighting.
• The group exchanged farewells and jokes before leaving the courtyard through the snow.

Xu Duoduo prepared a romantic surprise for Qin Luo and used the prospect of petting someone else’s ears and tail to provoke his jealousy. The chapter ended with Qin Luo advancing on her angrily before her quick apology and embrace softened him.

• Xu Duoduo returned to her apartment, told Qin Luo to visit in an hour, and began cleaning and bathing.
• Xu Duoduo dressed in a revealing outfit and decorated her bedroom with mood lighting and rose petals for Qin Luo.
• Qin Luo arrived freshly showered and froze when he saw Xu Duoduo and the romantic setup.
• Xu Duoduo reminded Qin Luo about her daily ten minutes of petting his ears and tail, then threatened to find someone else if he refused.
• Qin Luo grew jealous and confronted Xu Duoduo, who admitted she had deliberately tried to make him angry and hugged him.

Xu Duoduo and Qin Luo reconciled through kisses, and their night together left them closer and more committed to one another. The next morning, Xu Duoduo found roses, a ring, and Qin Luo’s loving note, then messaged Mu Enya about the advice that had led to their intense night.

• Xu Duoduo kissed Qin Luo and coaxed him out of his jealousy, and he kissed her back before their intimacy grew intense.
• Afterward, Qin Luo cared for the exhausted Xu Duoduo, held her as she slept, and reflected on wanting to protect her for the rest of his life.
• Qin Luo left early to help Professor Ji and placed fresh roses, a ring engraved with their identification codes, and a loving note beside Xu Duoduo.
• Xu Duoduo woke up, found Qin Luo’s gifts and note, and reread his words before messaging Mu Enya.
• Xu Duoduo thanked Mu Enya for her advice and said it had worked, but her back could not take it and she did not want to try the method again.

Xu Duoduo and Qin Luo reunited after spending the night together, and Qin Luo explained how he had found her roses and made their engraved ring. Their friends returned with breakfast and told her about the upcoming assault on the Lizard People’s Lair.

• Mu Enya was shocked to learn Xu Duoduo had acted on her advice and sent her a message asking about it.
• Xu Duoduo put away the roses and letter, kept wearing her ring, and joined Qin Luo and the others for breakfast.
• Qin Luo asked whether Xu Duoduo was still angry, and she said they had made up but asked him to be gentler next time.
• Qin Luo told Xu Duoduo he had obtained the roses from a plant-type ability user and had their codes engraved on the ring.
• Chen Xiaofei teased Qin Luo and Xu Duoduo as their friends watched them flirt over breakfast.
• Bai Shu told Xu Duoduo that headquarters had confirmed the Lizard People’s Lair as their next target, and the group discussed the mission planned for the day after tomorrow.

Bai Shu briefed 3A and the other squads on the lizard people’s brutal nature before headquarters prepared them to resume the mission to destroy a nest. As the teams set out, Xu Duoduo and Qin Luo considered the dangerous power they had gained by reaching the seventh tier.

• Bai Shu explained that lizard people abandoned their weak young and elderly, and headquarters had ordered the teams to kill them without mercy.
• Qin Luo, Chen Xiaofei, and Wang Weihu discussed the lizard people’s toughness as the Cheetah Squad and White Dove Squad joined the operation.
• Headquarters sent word that destroying the nest would remove a major threat to H City Base, and the teams waited for orders to move out.
• Wang Weihu coordinated with the two rookie squads while the members praised 3A for their actions in the research institute.
• Xu Duoduo reflected on how pushing herself to the brink could raise her level, while Qin Luo feared the destructive power he had gained and reminded himself to stay true to himself.

3A’s new airship encountered a swarm of mutant cockroaches during a geomagnetic storm, forcing the team to land and fight. Xu Duoduo faced her fear of cockroaches and protected the others with her Spatial Protective Shield.

• Wang Weihu tested the airship mode while 3A escorted the convoy and spotted mutant cockroaches below.
• A huge mutant cockroach rammed the airship, and Xu Duoduo froze in fear as Qin Luo comforted her.
• Wang Weihu landed the airship, and Qin Luo announced that 3A was beginning the extermination.
• Wang Weihu used Earth Spikes to skewer cockroaches around the vehicle while Bai Shu advised the teams to target their abdomens.
• Xu Duoduo created Spatial Protective Shields around the team and promised to protect them.

Xu Duoduo and Qin Luo demonstrated the overwhelming power and efficiency of their seventh-tier abilities while their teams cleared a swarm of mutant cockroaches. The combat teams then surrounded the Lizard People's territory and prepared to attack their nest.

• Xu Duoduo instantly raised a Spatial Protective Shield and blew apart a mutant cockroach, while Qin Luo slaughtered more with Thunderstorm Balls.
• Bai Shu disrupted the cockroaches with Mental Control, and Chen Xiaofei attacked them from behind Xu Duoduo's shield as the teams cleared hundreds in under three minutes.
• Xu Duoduo stored the cockroach corpses in Headquarters' Space Card and used her improved control to organize and harvest items in her Multifaceted Rubik's Cube Space.
• Qin Luo told the combat teams they were nearing the Lizard People's territory and ordered them to stay alert.
• Qin Luo led the teams into position around the Lizard People's territory, where they silently prepared to attack the nest.

Qin Luo led 3A and allied squads into the C11 Lizard People nest, splitting the forces to advance while staying alert for Fang Ming and unreliable communications. After clearing guards, the group reached an underground plaza and continued under Xu Duoduo’s protective shield as Qin Luo attacked more Lizard People.

• Qin Luo organized two elite-led groups to enter the nest while the remaining Combat Teams encircled the area aboveground.
• Qin Luo, Xu Duoduo, Wang Weihu, and the 3A squad members entered the cave and reported their arrival to Headquarters.
• Qin Luo assigned scouts and support roles, then agreed with Xiaotian to split the groups at a passage guarded by four young Lizard People.
• Xu Duoduo weakened the guards while Qin Luo killed them, and both groups advanced through their separate passages.
• Bai Shu identified an underground plaza filled with shipping containers, and Qin Luo ordered the squads to advance cautiously as Xu Duoduo shielded them.
• Qin Luo spotted more Lizard People ahead and attacked them with lightning.

Qin Luo led the squads through the Lizard People’s underground lair, with Xu Duoduo supporting the rookies and helping destroy powerful enemies. After they cleared a second plaza with Qin Luo’s ultimate attack, the team gathered mutant cores and discovered more spoils in the pits.

• Qin Luo and the squads quickly killed the Lizard People near the shipping containers, and Xu Duoduo supported the fighters while collecting mutant cores.
• Xu Duoduo saved the Cheetah Squad and White Dove Squad from five Four-Star Lizard People by cutting one down and using Spatial Strangulation on the rest.
• Qin Luo unleashed Thunderbolt Punishment in the first underground plaza while Wang Weihu stabilized the lair and Bai Shu disrupted the Lizard People.
• Qin Luo split the squads among three passages and ordered them to regroup at the next plaza, where Xu Duoduo led the Cheetah Squad along the left route.
• After the squads reported in, Qin Luo used his ultimate to wipe out the Lizard People in the second plaza, and the team found mutant cores from other animals hidden in the pits.

Qin Luo and his team completed their sweep of the Lizard People’s lair, collected mutant cores, and helped stop every fleeing enemy. After sealing the underground passage, the team debriefed and resolved to keep growing stronger.

• Chen Xiaofei carried Bai Shu out of the passage, then Bai Shu put him in a headlock for teasing him.
• Qin Luo caught Xu Duoduo as she jumped down, but she pushed him away and went to collect mutant cores with Wang Weihu.
• The squads finished clearing the lair and surrounding area, killing the Lizard People who fled to the surface.
• Wang Weihu filled the lair with soil, restoring the ground as the teams reported their missions complete.
• In the combat vehicle, Bai Shu noted Xu Duoduo’s group skills needed practice, and Qin Luo reassured her.
• Qin Luo, Bai Shu, Chen Xiaofei, and Xu Duoduo agreed that gaining strength was essential to protecting themselves and others.

Qin Luo’s squad returned to H City Base after completing its mission and learned that Headquarters had destroyed several Lizard People lairs. After mutant cockroaches frightened Du Chunjiang at the reception booth, Xu Duoduo accidentally revealed Qin Luo’s nickname, Big Dog, and he carried her away while Du Chunjiang laughed.

• Qin Luo reported the mission’s success as other squads reported destroying Lizard People lairs, and Bai Shu guessed Headquarters had kept the operation secret from Fang Ming.
• Wang Weihu drove the squad back to H City Base, where Du Chunjiang welcomed them and praised Xu Duoduo’s ability.
• Du Chunjiang scanned the team’s wristband, saw their mutant cockroaches, and nearly fainted; Qin Luo apologized and sold the supplies himself.
• Qin Luo divided the points among his teammates and put his share in Xu Duoduo’s account, but she called him dumb and revealed his nickname, Big Dog, to Du Chunjiang.
• Du Chunjiang laughed at Qin Luo’s nickname, and Qin Luo carried Xu Duoduo away while threatening to report her.

Xu Duoduo and Qin Luo returned from a mission, teased each other about their relationship, and spent a private, affectionate evening at home. The chapter left Xu Duoduo appreciating their peaceful life and the ring that bound them together.

• Qin Luo carried Xu Duoduo through the city and reminded her to keep their private matters secret and to honor her promise to marry him.
• Qin Luo and Xu Duoduo ran into Xiao Qiao and A-Ku near the subway, where Qin Luo proudly said he was carrying his wife.
• Qin Luo and Xu Duoduo rode the crowded subway back to their residential complex and noticed the growing number of travelers and unusual Mutated People.
• At home, Qin Luo kissed Xu Duoduo, bathed with her, and helped her change into pajamas before leaving to wash their clothes.
• Xu Duoduo relaxed on the bed and happily admired her ring, cherishing the tokens of love she shared with Qin Luo.

Xu Duoduo and Qin Luo’s private time was interrupted when Wang Weihu, Chen Xiaofei, and Bai Shu came over, and the group discussed the Lizard People operation. Qin Luo suggested that humans and other creatures were all pursuing evolution, leaving the group considering whether the apocalypse was driving global evolution.

• Xu Duoduo stayed close to Qin Luo while he washed clothes, then slipped her hand under his shirt to feel his abs, prompting him to carry her away.
• Wang Weihu, Chen Xiaofei, and Bai Shu arrived at the apartment after Bai Shu detected that Qin Luo and Xu Duoduo were nearby.
• Xu Duoduo prepared drinks and snacks for the group, while Qin Luo complained that their visit had interrupted his time alone with her.
• Bai Shu and Wang Weihu discussed the Lizard People’s many underground lairs, noting that Zone C was mostly cleared while the situation near the City A and City B bases remained complicated.
• Qin Luo proposed that the Lizard People might be seeking to evolve, and the group realized that humans were pursuing evolution too.