Netherworld Retrograde
Chapter 311 - 146 Fall Asleep_2

Chapter 311: Chapter 146 Fall Asleep_2

They could end up entirely wiped out.

That was also the reason for Yang Chen’s hesitation.

...

On the other side, Doll followed Li Yelai out of the division.

On the way, the clueless Processor colleagues in the division congratulated Doll.

Doll didn’t dampen their spirits, instead responding with a sign that read, "Thank you!(oﾟ▽ﾟ)o"

"Ah, just got lucky٩(๑>◡<๑)۶"

"Yes, yes, you gotta keep it up, be

The Doll costume not only concealed Doll’s beautiful face but also served as her disguise. Despite the dangerous forced promotion, Doll showed no signs of fatigue or worry.

Li Yelai sighed internally.

The two left the division and returned to the family apartment.

It wasn’t until the elevator doors closed that darkness fell before Li Yelai’s eyes.

The small dinosaur entering the elevator seemed quite tired, resting its silly head on Li Yelai’s shoulder.

"Tired..." the somewhat deep voice of Doll came from inside the headgear, "I feel like eating steak..."

It seemed like she was being coy, which made Li Yelai’s heart race.

"Then, shall we have steak for dinner?" Li Yelai replied, "I just came back from the New District and bought three portions on the way."

"Okay!" Doll’s voice conveyed contentment and joy: "Cook for Xiao Yan first, I’ll wait for you at home!"

Li Yelai nodded and, once the elevator opened, he headed back to his place first.

In the living room, Li Yunyan was reviewing a material report.

As a member of the logistics team, she was currently unable to collaborate with others, but she could still do what she could.

Her water temperature control ability allowed her to easily shape certain materials.

Using the words of the Equipment Department, "We really need talents like you!"

Thus, after Li Yunyan became a Spiritual Ability User, she dived back into her studies.

"Before I became a Spiritual Ability User, you made me study theory!"

"After I became a Spiritual Ability User, you’re still making me study theory!"

"Isn’t that just making me a Spiritual Ability User in vain?"

Li Yunyan mocked fervently but still obediently picked up the book.

Not all Spiritual Ability Users were on the front line; some, out of sheer bad luck, obtained no combat abilities.

So they earnestly provided support from the rear.

The equipment and resources on the front line were funded by an even larger logistics team in the rear.

And upon knowing Li Yelai was going next door, Li Yunyan revealed an understanding expression and then smiled playfully at her book: "Big bro, even boys should take care of themselves when they’re out!"

"Watch less weird stuff!" Li Yelai quipped and cooked Li Yunyan a steak.

During the wait, Li Yunyan casually asked, "By the way, big bro, do you know about the Yaoqing Jing Family?"

"Huh?" Li Yelai inquired curiously, "I know of them; I’ve had some interactions with them. What about them? Why suddenly bring this up?"

"Some people from the Jing Family have contacted me," Li Yunyan responded, "They found my online account and contacted me wanting to meet. They couldn’t possibly have discovered my dual cultivation in magic and martial arts, looking to recruit me, could they?"

Li Yelai frowned, the Jing Family? Little sis? What does the Jing Family want with his little sister?

Couldn’t be that to recruit him, they planned to start with his little sister, could it?

That shouldn’t be right; Jing Lin must have conveyed his stance.

Moreover, he was now one of the Ark Chosen Ones and had a cooperation relationship with the Jing Family.

Don’t they have basic respect for a collaborator?

That’s not right, Jing Lin doesn’t seem that clueless.

"Don’t worry about them, I’ll handle it," Li Yelai replied.

"Mmhmm," Li Yunyan shrugged, "Anyway, with my curse, I can’t get in touch with others."

...

When Li Yelai met Doll, she had already shed the bulky and silly dinosaur Doll costume and draped over a relatively lighter dark robe.

The robe hugged her body, accentuating her graceful curves.

Doll’s figure was inherently tall and well-proportioned. Now, under the robe’s enhancement, it appeared even more slender and elegant.

Her waist was slim, her hips tightly curved, the proportions of her entire figure were astonishingly perfect.

The neckline of the robe was slightly open, exposing Doll’s slender neck and delicate collarbone, adding a touch of sexiness and mystique.

Her long hair casually fell over her shoulders, contrasting sharply with her dark sleep robe, further accentuating her fair skin.

"Does it look good?" the Doll asked playfully.

As she moved, the sleep robe gently swayed, revealing her ivory-like, slender and beautiful legs peeking from underneath.

Li Yelai withdrew his gaze and nodded, "It looks good, have a seat for a while, it’ll be ready soon."

The Doll nodded slightly but felt somewhat disappointed inside. This wasn’t like what her friends had described... It had been the same before...

Seeing Li Yelai enter the kitchen, the Doll picked up her Communicator and replied in a group chat: [No use, he said it looks good, and then just went to cook

Soon, a friend responded, [Damn, déjà vu right? Deservedly a teammate of Yang Chen!]

[OMG, a living Liu Xiahui, huh?]

[The King of the Restricted Zone boasts of being unbeatable, but I say, confronted with such tough nuts, even the King of the Restricted Zone would come back featherless!]

[Why the rush, why the rush? Now that the scariest competitor has backed off, there’s still a chance!]

[Yes, time is on the Doll’s side, take it slow, no rush. Even if it’s a log, if soaked long enough, it should soften.]

[By the way, the Doll had her Sixth Sense breakthrough today, congratulations!]

[No worries.] The Epidemic Doctor Captain replied, knowing about the Doll’s condition, which only the captains were aware of, not the others.

The Doll looked at the discussions of her friends on the Communicator and fell into deep thought.

It wasn’t until Li Yelai brought the steaks back to the table that she snapped out of her reminiscence.

"Let’s eat." Li Yelai placed the plates on the table.

"Okay." The Doll set down the Communicator.

During the breakthrough hallucinations, she saw many shocking and beautiful scenes.

In those scenes, she overcame all curses, interacting normally with everyone and walking under the sun.

But her favorite scene was still the one where the young man sat at the dining table, casually chatting with her.

After that, the scene continued to change: they embraced, they kissed, they became intertwined, cuddling together until their hair turned gray...

She had paused in front of that scene, but ultimately logic triumphed over emotions.

’He’s right in front of me, why should I strive for those illusory scenes... They’re all fake...’ she thought to herself as she took a bite of the steak.

The juice from the steak brought a smile to her face, and she began eating happily.

Watching the Doll with her cheeks puffed out while eating, Li Yelai also showed a smile, it seemed his cooking skills had reached their peak!

According to Li Yun Yan, he should just tear off something like a headscarf and say ’sorry for the modest hospitality.’

And after finishing the steak, the Doll then invited Li Yelai to play some games.

This was something she had been looking forward to for a long time.

Unfortunately, except for the first time.

No, even the first time, they didn’t get to fully enjoy it. They had to leave mid-way to eradicate the Ember Church.

Li Yelai hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded in agreement, although he was quite unskilled, he didn’t want to disappoint the Doll.

A few minutes later, in the gaming world, Li Yelai was vigorously battling minions with his character.

However, it didn’t take long before he noticed that the Doll’s character suddenly stopped moving and was then defeated by the minions.

Li Yelai curiously asked, "Is this some kind of tactic?"

But he received no reply, only hearing light breathing sounds from the girl beside him.

The girl leaned on the couch, still holding the game controller in her hand, but had already fallen asleep.

Like Sleeping Beauty, beautiful and serene.

The sudden promotion had sapped much of her energy.

Once she relaxed, she couldn’t hold on any longer.

Li Yelai looked at the Doll’s sleeping face and softly teased, "You really are playful..."

The girl quietly leaned on the couch, not responding to Li Yelai’s words.

Looking at her exposed collarbone, Li Yelai sighed, thinking how carefree the Doll was to be so unguarded while alone with a man. What if she encountered a rogue?

After hesitating for a moment, Li Yelai stepped forward and gently picked her up.

Her body was light, and through the sleep robe, he could even feel the softness of her body and the gloss of her skin.

A tantalizing fragrance even reached his nose.

This made Li Yelai’s heartbeat accelerate, he held his breath as he carried her into the bedroom...

And then, quietly left...

After closing the door, he exhaled deeply: "That was not easy..."