Global Descent to Sky Islands: Getting a God-level Talent from the Start - Chapter 72.1

Han Xing slowly spoke: “Zhang Lianmeng, you should stay.”

Zhang Lianmeng lifted her head and looked at Han Xing with confusion, as if she couldn’t quite believe it.

Han Xing continued: “Your core territory was destroyed because you saved me. I’m not the kind of person who would forget a debt to someone who helped me.”

“So, if you have nowhere else to go, you can stay here for now. I will also look for other ways to help you restore your territory.”

“What do you think?”

Once Han Xing finished speaking, Zhang Lianmeng only heard the latter part, ‘stay here for now.’

She raised her head and tentatively asked: “Can I… can I really stay?”

Han Xing nodded, “You can stay here as long as you don’t have your own territory. Of course, if you have other thoughts, feel free to tell me.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lianmeng immediately became excited: “I…”

She wanted to say she was willing but felt it wasn’t quite right, so she rephrased her response.

With sincerity, she said: “Thank you.”

As soon as she finished speaking, a radiant smile appeared on her face, a genuine expression of happiness and joy.

Zhang Lianmeng was already extremely beautiful, and under the glow of her smile, she resembled a blooming begonia.

For a moment, Han Xing was completely captivated.

Several seconds later, Han Xing realized what was happening and awkwardly coughed a couple of times, diverting the topic: “By the way, are you hungry? If you are, come over and eat. I’m planning to make some barbecue.”

Hearing the mention of food, Zhang Lianmeng’s stomach growled, and she lowered her head in embarrassment.

Han Xing paid it no mind and proceeded to light a campfire, then started roasting meat with a Refined Iron Arrow.

The cut pieces of beast meat sizzled over the charcoal fire.

Releasing a golden oil on the surface.

Han Xing occasionally turned the meat over and sprinkled some seasoning on top. Before long, the aroma filled the entire territory.

Zhang Lianmeng squatted nearby, watching Han Xing’s actions with a smile. She remarked: “You’re really good at this. Do you often cook meat by yourself?”

Zhang Lianmeng was unaware that, in her squatting posture, not only was her b00bs accentuated, but the curves of her round hips were also clearly defined.

Han Xing only glanced briefly before quickly turning his gaze away.

Demoness! You won’t distract my focus!

Han Xing nodded and replied: “In this world, there aren’t many other ingredients. We basically eat meat every day. I do have some vegetable seeds, but I don’t want to plant them because it’s too troublesome.”

Upon hearing about the vegetable seeds, Zhang Lianmeng’s eyes lit up, “Can you give me the seeds?”

Understanding her intent, Han Xing asked: “Do you want to plant it?”

“Yes, yes!”

Zhang Lianmeng nodded earnestly, resting her chin on her hand as she replied: “My dream since childhood was to have my own garden where I could grow lots of fruits and vegetables, along with various flowers!”

Seeing her excitement, Han Xing casually tossed a few packs of vegetable seeds to her. “Take these, and I’ll make some tools later.”

Zhang Lianmeng looked at Han Xing gratefully.

They both tacitly avoided bringing up Liu Zekai again.

Zhang Lianmeng carefully put the seeds into her bag, then looked at Han Xing as if she wanted to say something.

Han Xing said, “Ask whatever you want, no need to be so reserved.”

Zhang Lianmeng hesitantly asked: “Um… I still don’t know your name.”

Hearing this, Han Xing seemed to remember that he hadn’t introduced himself even though Zhang Lianmeng had already introduced herself.

He felt rather speechless.

“Tell me, Miss Zhang, you didn’t even know my name, yet you were willing to risk your life to save me? What were you thinking at that time?”

Zhang Lianmeng replied somewhat embarrassedly: “I… I wasn’t thinking about anything. I just felt that since you saved me once, I should save you too…”

“Plus, you’re so powerful, I believed you wouldn’t let me die.”

Zhang Lianmeng smiled foolishly, her gaze at Han Xing carrying a hint of admiration.

Han Xing silently stared at her, and feeling a bit shy under his gaze, Zhang Lianmeng bashfully lowered her head.

After a moment, Han Xing said: “My name is Han Xing.”

Then, Han Xing turned and walked toward the castle.

Zhang Lianmeng softly recited the name, “Han Xing…”

At that moment, Han Xing’s voice came from ahead.

“Zhang Lianmeng, follow me.”

“Huh? Oh!” Zhang Lianmeng stood up and obediently walked to Han Xing’s side.

When she looked up and saw the castle towering nearly 20 meters high, her eyes lit up with intense curiosity.

Zhang Lianmeng exclaimed: “What a huge castle!”

“Big Brother Xing, is this your home?”

Han Xing’s eyes widened suddenly at her first words, and he asked: “What did you just call me?”

“Uh, Big Brother Xing, do you not like me calling you that?”

Zhang Lianmeng gazed at him with her innocent, wide eyes, a look of confusion on her face.

This woman, who was a few years older than him, still appeared very young, exuding a mature yet somewhat youthful vibe.

Calling him Big Brother Xing didn’t seem entirely inappropriate.

Han Xing shook his head helplessly. It’s just a name. She could call him whatever she liked.

He led Zhang Lianmeng into the castle.

Han Xing turned back and said: “This castle is big, and there are rooms under almost every tower. You can choose any room you like to stay in.”

Zhang Lianmeng looked a bit puzzled and asked, “Um, Big Brother Xing, do you mean I can also live in the castle?”

“Yes, is there a problem?” Han Xing replied.

Zhang Lianmeng quickly shook her head, but she felt as if she were dreaming.

She had been in this world for nearly half a month, always using the sky as her blanket and the ground as her bed, setting up a tent as a temporary shelter.

This was also the current situation for most survivors.

Being allowed by Han Xing to stay was already a great relief for Zhang Lianmeng.

Even if she still had to sleep in a tent outside the territory like before, she would have been quite content.

She never imagined that Han Xing would let her live inside the castle. She felt a deep sense of gratitude toward Han Xing in her heart.

She sincerely thanked him: “Big Brother Xing, thank you.”

Han Xing was rather speechless. It was just a room, was it really that significant?

He continued: “The room at the very top of the central tower is mine. You can choose any of the others.”

“After you decide, let me know what furniture you need, and I’ll make it for you.”

Zhang Lianmeng softly acknowledged, looking at the vast space within the castle. She seemed a bit overwhelmed, unsure of which room to choose.

After a moment, she seemed to gather her courage and softly asked: “Big Brother Xing, I… can I stay in the room beneath yours?”

After speaking, Zhang Lianmeng felt her cheeks burning, as if they were as red as a ripe apple, inviting someone to take a gentle bite.

Han Xing glanced at her.

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