Chapter 113: Clash with the Rose Society!

Chapter 113: Chapter 113: Clash with the Rose Society!

Lin Ji pressed down with the momentum, pinning this arrogant A-grade powerhouse firmly onto the cold deck.

Slap!

A crisp, sharp sound of a slap abruptly echoed through the night air.

Lin Ji unceremoniously gave Qin Yao’s remarkably perky and eye-catching rear a heavy smack.

"You lost."

The stinging sensation and the loud sound made the few girls watching from the sidelines blush with embarrassment.

Qin Yao, pinned firmly to the deck, shuddered intensely.

Not only was she not angry, but her peach-blossom eyes grew even more moist and alluring.

Biting her red lips, her delicate body squirmed slightly beneath Lin Ji.

She stared directly into the man’s deep eyes.

"The Captain is truly mighty."

"Since you’re so impressive, do you dare to do it right here on this deck?"

"In front of all these sisters, take me right here and now?"

This brazen, public provocation, heedless of propriety, made Su Qingyue and Gu Yihan, who were not far away, unable to help but curse him as a rogue.

Although Lin Ji possessed a Second-tier Constitution, today he had consecutively endured the great battle of the Midnight Beast Tide and then tirelessly trained the two women back-to-back.

Even an iron body needs rest eventually.

He awkwardly cleared his throat and released his hold on Qin Yao.

"Stop messing around. I’m too tired today. Go to bed early, and I’ll deal with you tomorrow."

"Tomorrow we still need to cooperate with the Rose Society to land on the island, and we’ll likely encounter Gu Yixuan from the Apocalypse Guild. We must act cautiously and preserve our strength."

Hearing serious matters, the seductive glint in Qin Yao’s eyes gradually receded a bit.

She shot Lin Ji a resentful glare and lazily stood up from the deck.

Lin Ji clapped his hands, looking at the surrounding women who had been watching the spectacle.

"Alright, those who should go back to sleep, return to your rooms."

"Qin Yao, tonight you three will take the first watch again. Call me immediately if anything happens."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Just as Su Qingyue, her face flushed, was about to quickly walk back to her room,

Lin Ji suddenly reached out and stopped her.

He naturally extended his strong arms, simultaneously pulling her and Gu Yihan, who was beside her, close.

"You two, accompany me back to the third-floor Captain’s quarters to sleep tonight."

"I just love this feeling of having one on each arm."

Hearing this blunt and shameless statement, Su Qingyue’s face flushed crimson all the way to the tips of her ears.

She initially wanted to refuse instinctively, but remembering Lin Ji’s domineering and fluid victory over Qin Yao moments ago, a deep sense of admiration and dependence welled up in her heart.

Biting her lower lip, Su Qingyue obediently nodded.

Gu Yihan gave a proud, soft hum, showing no intention of resisting either.

Watching Lin Ji’s retreating back as he walked toward the third-floor Captain’s quarters with the two top-tier campus beauties in his arms,

Qin Yao, looking at the two younger sisters left behind for the night watch, a seductive smile once again appeared on her face.

"The night is long. Are you two bored, little sisters?"

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Early the next morning.

Lin Ji opened his eyes on the comfortable large bed.

Beside him, Gu Yihan and Su Qingyue, having been thoroughly exhausted late into the night, were now sound asleep, clinging to him tightly like two octopuses.

Lin Ji gave Su Qingyue’s full moon a light slap.

"Sleep on, Ms. Contrast."

He dressed quietly and made his way to the deck.

The morning sea breeze carried a hint of salty dampness. Qin Yao and the other two women were still faithfully keeping watch.

Lin Ji walked over to Qin Yao and asked about the previous night’s situation.

Qin Yao leaned softly against Lin Ji, coquettishly acting spoiled.

"Last night, a Level 3 Mutated Sea Monster actually climbed onto the ship!"

"Luckily, I’ve got a solid foundation and plenty of firepower. I took care of it easily myself, so I didn’t wake everyone up."

A flicker of surprise passed through Lin Ji’s eyes.

He quickly realized that as the War Ship ventured deeper into the Forbidden Sea, Level 3 Sea Monsters had likely become common cannon fodder in these waters.

"The danger level here is even higher than I imagined."

Lin Ji nodded, reaching out to pat Qin Yao’s resilient curves reassuringly.

After thanking her for her hard work, he sent Qin Yao and the other two women back to rest.

Once everyone had left, Lin Ji went alone to the helm control console and opened the Logbook of Navigation.

He clicked into Ye Xinglan’s chat interface, where the message she had sent yesterday still lay quietly.

Lin Ji had deliberately left it unanswered to gain more leverage.

After a moment of thought, he typed a reply.

"Why did President Ye choose me?"

"Our survival team just wants to develop steadily. If even a major guild like yours finds it difficult to handle, our small group might not be up to the task either."

The moment the message was sent, Ye Xinglan replied instantly!

"Captain Lin, don’t be modest. Since you didn’t outright refuse and instead asked for my reasons, it seems you’re already considering cooperation with us."

Reading this reply, Lin Ji’s eyes sharpened instantly.

This woman was extremely clever!

To become the president of an all-female major guild, Ye Xinglan was not only meticulous in her thinking.

Her name was pleasant, and she likely looked just as appealing.

Most importantly, the system’s fate simulations had explicitly indicated that her talent was exceptionally powerful.

This talent happened to perfectly counter the thunder abilities of Gu Yixuan from the Apocalypse Guild!

If he could win her over to the ship, the survival team would truly gain some leverage to contend with a behemoth like the Apocalypse Guild!

At this thought, Lin Ji’s heart grew fervent. He stopped beating around the bush and got straight to the point.

"Cooperation is possible, but I need a clear plan for resource distribution afterward."

Ye Xinglan’s reply was smooth and decisive.

"The Resource Point was discovered by our Rose Society, and we provided the coordinates. Moreover, we are stronger and can take the lead in the attack."

"Therefore, we’ll take seventy percent of the extracted resources, leaving thirty percent for you."

Lin Ji sneered repeatedly and immediately typed a rebuttal.

"President Ye, this is a life-risking venture."

"If you truly had the absolute strength to take this Resource Point alone, you wouldn’t be lowering yourself to bargain with me early in the morning like this."

Ye Xinglan fell silent for a moment before finally compromising.

"How much does Captain Lin want?"

Lin Ji’s reply carried an undeniable air of dominance.

"Fifty-fifty."

"And if the cooperation goes smoothly, President Ye must unconditionally agree to a personal request from me afterward!"

The chat interface fell into a prolonged silence once again.

Then, Ye Xinglan’s reply finally appeared.

"Captain Lin truly is a ruthless man who doesn’t leave even the bones behind."

"Good! I agree! But this private condition absolutely must not violate my bottom line or moral standards!"

Lin Ji’s lips curved into a smile as he decisively closed the interface.

Just then, Tang Ling and the others, having rested for the night, gradually woke up.

Shen Manyun gave Lin Ji a gentle smile before turning to head to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.

Tang Ling, yawning, was about to go help in the kitchen.

"Tang Ling, don’t go just yet."

Lin Ji called out to stop her, his expression serious.

"Leave the cooking to Teacher Shen."

"Right now, go to the warehouse immediately and do everything you can to install that Energy Shield Generator as the main formation for me right away!"