Why Won’t the Heroine Break Up With Me? [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 50

When Yun Li returned from her bath, she happened to see Tang Congyue sitting at the foot of the bed, holding the broken Tang sword in her hand. Her dark eyes were deep and unfathomable, lost in thought.

“What are you thinking about?”

Yun Li asked Tang Congyue as she dried her damp, curly hair.

Tang Congyue glanced up at her. “I feel a bit regretful.”

After a pause, she added, “This Tang sword was quite handy. I won’t have time to go back to the Southern City base to buy another one tomorrow. A-Li, is the machete I gave you earlier still around?”

The machete?

That knife was indeed still there, but since there was a spare Tang sword, why would she need it?

Yun Li walked over to Tang Congyue. “Close your eyes.”

A flicker of confusion appeared in Tang Congyue’s eyes.

“Hurry up and close your eyes!”

Urged by Yun Li, a bewildered Tang Congyue complied and closed her eyes.

Seeing this, Yun Li grinned triumphantly. She opened her hand, and with a single thought, a Tang sword with an ancient-style sheath appeared in her palm.

“You can open your eyes now.”

Tang Congyue opened her eyes, and the first thing she saw was the sheath engraved with intricate, ancient patterns, followed by the straight blade.

“This… a Tang sword?!” Tang Congyue was quite surprised.

“Yep.” Yun Li shoved the Tang sword into Tang Congyue’s arms.

Tang Congyue set the broken Tang sword aside and picked up the brand-new one. She drew the blade from its sheath with a sharp swish, and the gleaming, sharp edge reflected in her eyes.

It was a fine blade!

Tang Congyue’s dark eyes sparkled.

“Do you like it?”

“I do!” Tang Congyue nodded. Then, as if remembering something, she asked with a smile, “When did you buy it? How come I didn’t know?”

“It was meant to be a surprise for you. If I’d told you beforehand, would it still be a surprise?”

A surprise?

It truly was a delightful surprise!

Tang Congyue felt as sweet as if she had just tasted honey. She placed the newly acquired Tang sword on the bed, took Yun Li’s wrist, and with a slight tug, pulled her close, making her straddle her lap.

Because of this position, Yun Li instinctively looked down at Tang Congyue.

“Congyue?”

Tang Congyue didn’t reply. Instead, she lifted her head and placed a light, fleeting kiss on Yun Li’s lips.

“I really like this surprise.”

With that, she deepened the kiss.

Yun Li, being kissed, habitually wrapped her arms around Tang Congyue’s neck.

At that moment, Tang Congyue wrapped one arm around her waist while the other slowly crept upward, eventually reaching her head, where she gently kneaded a fluffy ear.

Mmm…

Yun Li let out a soft moan, her entire body melting like water into Tang Congyue’s embrace.

The kiss lasted a long, long time, as tender and lingering as a gentle spring breeze and a soft drizzle.

Yun Li was completely lost in it, and even when Tang Congyue ended the kiss, she still felt a lingering desire.

“Congyue…”

Yun Li murmured her name.

“Hmm? What is it?”

Tang Congyue kissed her cheek, slowly moving to the right until she reached her ear, where she took the earlobe between her lips and teased it with the tip of her tongue.

Yun Li felt her body grow even softer, a deeper longing stirring within her. She opened her hazy, watery peach-blossom eyes, the corners tinged with a captivating flush.

“Do you like it?” Tang Congyue’s voice was like a seductive lure.

Yun Li let out a soft hum.

“Then… do you want it?”

Yun Li pressed her slightly swollen, glistening lips together. Her gaze shifted restlessly before she finally mustered her courage and, using all the strength she could gather at that moment, pushed Tang Congyue onto the bed. Her somewhat clumsy kiss followed immediately.

…

“Beep beep…”

The alarm clock rang promptly at seven. Awake now, Tang Congyue turned it off, then rolled over and pulled the warm, fragrant figure beside her into her arms.

She buried her face in the crook of Yun Li’s neck, gently inhaling her sweet scent.

Her A-Li smelled so, so good.

Tang Congyue couldn’t resist nuzzling the skin of Yun Li’s neck with the tip of her nose.

Yun Li was sleeping too deeply to have any idea what Tang Congyue was doing.

After a long while, Tang Congyue lifted her head, kissed Yun Li’s cheek once more, and then reluctantly got out of bed.

Tang Congyue went to wash up.

After finishing her morning routine, she headed to the kitchen and cooked a pot of meat porridge for the three of them. Then, she returned to the room to wake Yun Li, who was still asleep.

“A-Li, time to get up.”

The first call elicited no response, but after several attempts, Yun Li, disturbed in her sleep, struggled to open her eyes.

“What is it?” Her tone carried a hint of displeasure.

Tang Congyue paid it no mind. “Time to get up.”

“What time is it?”

“Past seven.”

Remembering they had to go out today, Yun Li wrinkled her nose. “I know, I’m getting up now.”

She said this, but Yun Li remained lying in bed without moving.

“A-Li…”

Tang Congyue sighed helplessly.

Yun Li blinked, feeling slightly guilty. “Alright, alright, I’m getting up now.”

“Good. I’m going to keep an eye on the porridge in the kitchen. Don’t you dare lie back down after I leave.”

“I know, I know! I wouldn’t do that!”

“Alright.”

Watching Tang Congyue leave, Yun Li disobediently stayed in bed for a few more minutes.

As she lingered under the covers, she couldn’t help but recall what had happened the night before.

During their second kiss, she had been the one to initiate it. Who would have thought that afterward, Tang Congyue would turn the tables, pinning her down and thoroughly having her way with her.

Fortunately, Tang Congyue remembered they had to go out today and only did it once. If it had been any more, Yun Li probably wouldn’t have been able to get out of bed at all. And then there was…

Yun Li’s ears turned red.

Knowing the soundproofing wasn’t great, Yun Li had been afraid Zhu Yaqin next door might hear, so she kept her mouth tightly shut the entire time. When she was on the verge of losing control, she ended up biting Tang Congyue’s shoulder.

She hadn’t held back, there were definitely marks left on Tang Congyue’s shoulder.

But then again, Tang Congyue deserved it.

Hmph.

Feeling pleased now, Yun Li climbed out of bed, slipped on her slippers, and headed out of the room to the bathroom.

When she emerged, she ran into Zhu Yaqin, who had just stepped out of her own room.

Zhu Yaqin’s long hair was a mess, and she looked dazed, as if she hadn’t fully woken up yet.

Yun Li stifled a laugh. “Good morning, Yaqin!”

“Good morning!” Yaqin replied with a yawn.

“I’m done with the bathroom. It’s all yours.”

“Mm-hmm.”

Yun Li walked past Zhu Yaqin and made her way to the kitchen.

Before long, she caught the faint aroma of meat porridge.

“Did you use monster meat?”

“Yes, I was afraid you two wouldn’t be full otherwise.”

She wasn’t sure how many days they could go without craving monster meat after absorbing the beast core, so she had prepared some just in case.

“Hmm, that works.”

Yun Li nodded and went into the kitchen to pour herself a glass of plain water.

After taking a few sips to moisten her throat, she asked, “How much longer until the congee is ready?”

“It’ll be a while yet.” Tang Congyue glanced at the stove. “Are you hungry?”

“Not really.” Yun Li patted her stomach, her black tail unconsciously swaying from side to side behind her.

Seeing this, Tang Congyue suddenly felt an itch in her hands. If she didn’t know that Zhu Yaqin might come out of the bathroom at any moment, she would have reached out to touch that tail.

Ten minutes later, Zhu Yaqin emerged, looking much more refreshed after washing her face.

“Congyue, what delicious food did you make?”

“Meat congee.”

“Nice! Having warm meat congee in the morning is absolutely wonderful!” As she spoke, Zhu Yaqin returned to her room, took out her walkie-talkie, and called Zeng Muhua downstairs. “Muhua, Muhua!”

Soon, Zeng Muhua’s voice came through.

“Yaqin, what’s up?”

“What are you having for breakfast?”

“Plain noodles.”

These supplies were all provided by Yun Li earlier.

“Plain noodles? That’s not bad either!”

“What about you?”

“Meat congee.”

“Sounds good.”

Zhu Yaqin and Zeng Muhua chatted idly for a while when suddenly, Yun Li, who was sitting across from Zhu Yaqin, seemed to remember something. She asked, “If we go out, are we just leaving your parents here in the residential area?”

Although there were few monsters in Jinxiu Residential Area, there was no guarantee that none would appear while they were away.

Zhu Yaqin was also taken aback. “Oh… I actually forgot about that.”

She scratched her head. “Speaking of which, since the flu outbreak in Southern City Base isn’t as severe, can’t we just go back? That way, we won’t have to worry about your parents’ safety when we go out.”

Yun Li looked at Tang Congyue.

Tang Congyue stirred the meat congee with a spoon. “I’m fine with either. It’s up to you.”

“Then I’ll discuss it with Muhua.”

With that, Zhu Yaqin relayed the conversation verbatim to Zeng Muhua on the other end of the walkie-talkie.

After a moment, Zeng Muhua replied, “My parents will come with us today. As for whether we return to Southern City Base, let’s discuss that later.”

Zhu Yaqin nodded. “Alright, that works for now! By the way, do your parents need weapons? I have quite a few here.”

“Like what?”

“A spiked club.”

Zeng Muhua fell silent for a few seconds. “Fine, lend it to me for now.”

“No problem.” Zhu Yaqin waved her hand and glanced at Yun Li.

The weapons she had bought earlier were all stored with Yun Li.

Meeting Zhu Yaqin’s gaze, Yun Li gave an “OK” sign.

“The congee is ready.”

As Tang Congyue spoke, she began serving the congee into bowls.

Half an hour later, the three of them had eaten their fill. Yun Li and Zhu Yaqin couldn’t help but slump back in their chairs.

“Congee made with monster meat is really delicious.” Zhu Yaqin said, licking her lips with lingering satisfaction.

“Has the effect of absorbing the beast core worn off?” Tang Congyue frowned.

“No, no, I was just expressing my appreciation.”

Yun Li chimed in at that moment, “Since we know that eating monster meat causes mutations, survivors who haven’t touched monster meat probably wouldn’t dare to try it now.”

After all, mutations could be either malignant or benign. Benign mutations might be acceptable, but malignant ones…

Yun Li didn’t even want to imagine what a humanoid monster would look like.

“Definitely! I just wonder if the price the base is offering for monster meat will drop.”

“Then let’s head back to the base later and check it out.”

“Huh?”

Yun Li looked helpless. “We can’t just keep storing them in my space forever. My space doesn’t have any preservation function.”

“That’s true.” Zhu Yaqin stroked her chin. “Let’s stop by the supermarket to stock up while we’re at it. Eating monster meat every day, no matter how delicious it is, is starting to get old!”

Yun Li nodded in deep agreement.

Tang Congyue found it amusing and glanced at the two of them.

…

At 8:30, Yun Li and her two companions met up with Zeng Muhua and the other three on the fifth floor.

Even though they had mentally prepared themselves, Zeng’s parents couldn’t help but shake their heads and sigh when they saw Zhu Yaqin and Yun Li’s ears and tails.

Zhu Yaqin grinned cheerfully, linking arms with Zeng’s mother to comfort her.

Yun Li, meanwhile, retrieved the spiked club Zhu Yaqin had left with her from her space and handed it over to Zeng’s parents.

When they reached the first floor, the two groups split up and got into their respective vehicles.

Since Zeng Muhua was familiar with the area, she took the lead as their guide.

Jinxiu Community wasn’t remote, and there was a supermarket nearby. However, it had already been completely looted, so Zeng Muhua didn’t suggest they stop.

Soon, they arrived at a nearby clinic.

The clinic hadn’t been searched yet, so Yun Li swiftly collected all the supplies from it into her space.

Back in the off-road vehicle, Tang Congyue continued driving, following Zeng Muhua.

Before they knew it, they had been driving for half an hour.

Surprisingly, they hadn’t encountered a single monster during that time.

Tang Congyue thought back to the second monster they had encountered with a beast core in its head and speculated that monsters had territories. Their current area likely fell within the territory of the monster they had encountered the day before, which was why no other monsters dared to intrude.

She shared this theory with Zeng Muhua and the others.

Zeng Muhua said, “It seems we’ll have to venture further out.”

Li Qianwu glanced at her. “Where to?”

“There’s a shopping mall about five kilometers away. We can check it out.”

“Alright.”

Unconsciously, they drove for another fifteen minutes. They had likely left that monster’s territory, as they finally encountered another monster. Unfortunately, it was just an ordinary one. Zeng Muhua simply released an ice arrow, and the monster was impaled and killed.

After Yun Li stored the monster’s body, they continued on their way.

With the first monster blocking their path, more and more monsters began to appear. Tang Congyue and the others lost count of how many they had slain. Only Yun Li, who kept track of the numbers, sighed and rubbed her forehead.

“Why haven’t we encountered a single monster with a beast core?” Zhu Yaqin felt like rolling her eyes.

“They’re quite rare,” Yun Li explained slowly. “Think about it, it’s been over a month since the apocalypse began, and we’ve only encountered three monsters with beast cores. That shows how scarce they are.”

Zhu Yaqin sighed again upon hearing this.

“Maybe we should head back to the base! Let’s clear out the monsters in your space first.” Zhu Yaqin suddenly suggested, then asked, “Yun Li, how many monsters have you stored in your space?”

“Counting yesterday’s, there are ten now!”

“So, we’ve killed nine monsters today.”

“Right.”

Zhu Yaqin clicked her tongue in frustration.

At that moment, a loud crash echoed from ahead.

Yun Li and the other two couldn’t help but look ahead, only to see a lizard-like monster heavily pressing down on the roof of Zeng Muhua’s vehicle.

With just one glance, Tang Congyue recognized the creature.

This monster looked exactly like the one she had encountered for the first time, the one with a beast core!

Tang Congyue quickly grabbed the walkie-talkie and spoke urgently, “Muhua! The monster on your roof is a beast core monster!”

“Understood!”

As soon as Zeng Muhua finished speaking, she rushed out of the vehicle.

The lizard-like monster fixed its ferocious eyes intently on Zeng Muhua.

This was Zeng Muhua’s first encounter with a beast core monster, yet she remained remarkably calm. Seeing the monster remain still, she did the same.

Tang Congyue and Yun Li also got out of the car.

Perhaps their movements disturbed the monster. With a roar, it leaped down from the roof and charged swiftly toward Zeng Muhua.

Zeng Muhua’s pupils contracted sharply. Her ice-based ability instantly condensed into a frost-covered long blade, and she lunged forward, slashing the icy weapon hard against the monster’s head.

However, the monster’s body was covered in scales. The moment the icy blade struck, it shattered into two pieces.

Such formidable defense!

Zeng Muhua’s mind raced, and she quickly retreated several steps.

Fortunately, she moved swiftly, because the next second, the monster’s thick tail swept across the spot where she had just been standing.

Whoosh!

At that moment, an arrow shot through the air, its sharp tip embedding shallowly into the monster’s side.

But the next second, the monster shook its body, and the arrow fell off.

Yun Li: “!!!”

This was the first time she had ever witnessed something like this.

“Muhua! Its weak points are its eyes and throat! Be careful of its tail!”

Tang Congyue’s reminder sparked an idea in Zeng Muhua’s mind. Another frost-covered long blade materialized in her hand, and she charged at the monster once more, dodging its tail while closing in.

Closer.

Closer.

Just as she was three steps away, the monster opened its foul-smelling mouth. The stench overwhelmed Zeng Muhua, causing her to freeze for a few seconds. Seizing the opportunity, the monster lunged to bite her.

Thankfully, Zeng Muhua reacted in time. She blocked with her icy blade, while her other hand gripped an instantly formed ice arrow and thrust it deep into the monster’s eye.

“Roar! Roar! Roar!”

The intense pain sent the monster into a frenzy, its thick tail thrashing wildly.

Thwack!

Suddenly, Li Qianwu, who had been running over, grabbed the monster’s tail. With her other hand, she raised an axe and brought it down hard, striking the middle section of the tail.

Li Qianwu used almost all her strength, but the axe only managed to cut shallowly into the monster’s tail.

The monster roared in pain again, struggling to free its tail from Li Qianwu’s grip.

Not one to linger in battle, Li Qianwu quickly retreated after her failed strike, evading the monster’s attack.

At that moment, Zeng Muhua formed another ice arrow and thrust it deep into the monster’s other eye.

“Roar! Roar! Roar!”

Blinded in both eyes and wracked with pain, the monster went completely berserk.

Unfazed, Zeng Muhua focused her mind, and the monster’s limbs froze solid, immobilizing it. Gripping her icy long blade, she drove it upward from below, piercing the monster’s throat.

She wasn’t sure if this strike would be enough to take the monster’s life, so she repeated the motion several times until she felt it was possible. Only then did she withdraw her icy longblade and step back a few paces.

Boom!

The monster’s bulky body crashed heavily to the ground.

“Is it dead?”

Li Qianwu tightened her grip on the axe and approached. She first kicked the monster, and when it showed no reaction, she quickly walked over to Zeng Muhua.

“Muhua! Are you okay?”

“I’m fine.” Zeng Muhua wiped the sweat from her temple with the back of her hand, then approached the monster. Her ice ability condensed into a sharp dagger.

Gripping the dagger, she exerted immense effort to finally slice open its head, digging out a blood-red beast core.

“Congratulations.”

Tang Congyue and Yun Li walked over.

Zeng Muhua smiled sheepishly. “This is all thanks to you. If you hadn’t told me its weakness, I might still be locked in a tough battle.”

Hearing this, Zhu Yaqin couldn’t help but glance at Tang Congyue. “Congyue, how did you know this monster’s weakness?”

“I’ve encountered one before.”

A cold glint flashed deep in Tang Congyue’s eyes as she recalled how this lizard-like monster had injured her back.

“So that’s it!”

“Now that we’ve obtained the beast core and dealt with the monster, let’s return to Southern City Base and clear out the rest of these creatures.”

Zeng Muhua had no objections. “Let’s set off then.”

“Alright!”

Yun Li stored the lizard monster in her spatial inventory. The two teams returned to their respective vehicles.

This time, Zeng Muhua once again took the lead, with Tang Congyue and the others following behind.

On the way back to Southern City Base, they encountered three more monsters blocking their path, all of which were quickly dealt with.

As they neared Southern City Base, they stopped in an uninhabited area. Yun Li filled both vehicles’ trunks with monster meat from her spatial inventory. Since Zeng Muhua’s parents were also present, Yun Li took out another vehicle from her space for them to drive, also stuffing its trunk with monster parts.

After completing preparations, they headed back to Southern City Base.

Yun Li’s spatial inventory contained fourteen monsters. They had disposed of twelve, keeping the remaining two for their own consumption.

After parking the vehicles, they went straight to the trading area. First, they went on a major shopping spree at the supermarket, then visited the weapons shop.

Yun Li bought three Tang swords for Tang Congyue. Reminded by Tang Congyue, Yun Li also purchased two backup bows for herself along with a hundred brand-new arrows.

After finishing their purchases, they prepared to leave. Unexpectedly, Zhu Yaqin had wandered around the entire trading area and returned carrying a bag full of jade bracelets.

Both Yun Li and Tang Congyue, understanding her intention, felt somewhat speechless.

Zeng Muhua and Li Qianwu were confused. The former couldn’t help asking: “Yaqin, why are you buying these?”

“I have my uses for them.”

She planned to see if she could be as lucky as Yun Li and stumble upon a spatial artifact.

Li Qianwu looked bewildered. She gently scratched her cheek and said, “If you like these things, we could just go zero-dollar shopping at the mall. Why buy them here?”

Although they indeed had more points than they could possibly spend, that didn’t mean they should squander them recklessly.

Zhu Yaqin’s smile froze.

Oh right!

Why hadn’t she thought of that?

But since Yun Li’s bracelet came from this trading area, maybe the feng shui here was particularly favorable?

Zhu Yaqin comforted herself with this thought.

“It’s fine, it’s just a few points. Not much at all.”

Hearing Zhu Yaqin say this, Li Qianwu didn’t say anything more.

“Alright, let’s head back.”

“Back where?” Li Qianwu asked.

They exchanged glances, and in the end, it was Father Zeng who spoke up: “Since you’re all back, you might as well stay here.”

“Yes, we’re all back now, why would we need to go back to Jinxiu Residential Area?”

“Alright, then come back and stay here. We can go pack our things tomorrow.”

Everyone agreed, and they walked together back to the residential area.