4: Chapter 4? Many children, many blessings?

During his break, Qi Yun opened the island chat channel, hoping to gather some information from the messages.

A collective ID was displayed before each speaker's name; Qi Yun's collective ID was 1, likely because he was the first person transported to the deserted island.

【So unlucky, our group was just attacked by wild beasts, we lost three brothers in one go!】

【Does anyone need clothing? Can trade using wood.】

【Tribe 14 is recruiting, real men only! Join and get one spouse, first come first served. Join us to snatch grain and women!】

Had these people already begun treating their own kind as spoils of war to be distributed at will?

【We are a Tribe under the command of the Rabbit God. We'll sponsor some resources for free, and we can leak some insider info.】

The channel was a mixed bag, but the law of the jungle was already beginning to show its head.

There were those using women as bait to recruit thugs, and those pretending to have connections to scam resources... it was naked and savage.

The next message from Tribe 14 immediately made Qi Yun frown.

【Our Tribe 14 has already made a plan; we're going to take down that nest of beauties soon! Brothers who join early will have the chance to personally pick out a tender one.】

The 'nest of beauties' naturally referred to Qi Yun's Tribe.

A trace of icy killing intent flickered deep within Qi Yun's eyes.

Tribe 14's behavior was no different from a public declaration of war; Qi Yun silently noted down the account name.

Almost simultaneously, several suppressed cries of alarm came from outside the wooden house.

Clearly, the other girls had also seen this malicious message, and a chill crawled up their spines.

Just then, a prominent nickname with a red rabbit avatar forced a message to pop up.

"Hello everyone!!!!! Are you having fun on the deserted island?"

"A friendly tip from Bunny: the zombie crisis will hit in three days. I hope everyone enjoys this event!!!"

After sending this message, Bunny disappeared.

"Three days..." Qi Yun repeated in a low voice, his fingers unconsciously tightening.

Time had become the most luxurious commodity.

Outside the wooden house, the younger twin sister Lin Le, who had just been helping to carry wood, was now staring blankly at the chat screen.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on her fair little face, and a tear slid down without warning.

"Sister..."

"I want to go home... I want to eat Mom's cooking. I'm so hungry, and I'm so scared."

Her voice carried a sob; all the fear, exhaustion, and grievances accumulated today finally broke through the dam.

She choked up and threw herself into her sister Lin Wan's arms, her slender body trembling slightly from sobbing.

The long legs that had once danced gracefully on stage were now curled up weakly.

"Don't be afraid, Lele, don't be afraid..."

Lin Wan held her sister tightly, her voice struggling to remain steady, yet unable to suppress a hint of a tremor.

"Look, Qi Yun found such a safe base, and Sister Xia Jin has become so powerful."

"Everyone is working hard... we will definitely be okay."

She gently patted her sister's thin back, but her gaze went over her sister's head toward the distant dense forest where countless dangers lurked.

A thought appeared in her heart: no matter the cost, she had to protect her sister.

This pair of twin sisters were once minor celebrities online as the dance duo 'Wan Yue Le Dong'.

Relying on the graceful figures they had developed through years of ballet, their synchronized dances, and their pure, cute looks, they had attracted many fans.

A day ago, they were still the little princesses in their parents' palms, glamorous campus idols in front of the camera.

Now, they had to chop wood for basic survival.

And they had to constantly be on guard against those gazes from the shadows that viewed them as 'prey'.

This massive disparity was enough to crush anyone's psychological defenses.

Xia Jin was currently familiarizing herself with her class, holding a blood-red longblade in her hand.

She could feel that her strength was now several times stronger than before; with just a little effort, she split a boulder in front of her in two.

Xia Jin felt the sharp sensation coming from the blood blade in her hand, as if it could cut through anything.

The last trace of unease in her heart caused by the strange environment was also cut away along with it.

Strength—only strength was the only passport in this land where laws had collapsed.

Having seen too much of the dark side of society, her adaptability was far more robust than girls her age.

Now, she only wanted to become stronger.

As the sun went down, the girls returned to the base one after another.

Everyone sat around the campfire, a heavy and oppressive atmosphere shrouding them.

The collected wood and stones were piled to the side, but no one was in the mood to count them.

Shu Qianxue suddenly touched her flat stomach, her voice exceptionally loud in the silence, carrying an exaggerated lament.

"Ah, I can't take it anymore! I'm starving to death! This feels worse than being hungry after a run!"

Xia Jin teased: "With the size of your 'reserve granaries,' it's only natural that you'd consume a lot."

Next to her, the international-level high jumper Chen Xiaolin also leaned in, joining the conversation with a grin, her gaze deliberately sweeping over Shu Qianxue.

"If only I were a man, then I could 'hehehe' with Xiaoxue."

"You dead pervert, what nonsense are you talking about?" Shu Qianxue's face instantly turned red, and she made a move to hit her.

Chen Xiaolin nimbly dodged and continued to twist the knife:

"Hee hee hee, I wonder who was holding onto Qi Bao today and wouldn't let go."

Recalling the scene from this afternoon, Shu Qianxue's face flushed, and then she lunged at Chen Xiaolin, shouting:

"Aaaaah! Don't say it! If you say it again, I'll eat you!"

The two girls, both with equally fine figures, laughed and played together, instantly thinning much of the oppressive atmosphere.

Qi Yun stepped out at this moment.

Seeing everyone laughing and playing, he felt a sigh of relief in his heart.

Announcing this clan leaders blessing was not going to be easy.

Seeing Qi Yun come out, the girls greeted him.

"Qi Bao, sit next to me, sit next to me."

One girl enthusiastically patted the empty spot beside her.

"Qi Bao, Qi Bao! Xiaoxue just said she wanted to eat you."

Seeing Qi Yun come out, Chen Xiaolin immediately snitched.

"No, I didn't! How can you just slander someone's innocence out of thin air?"

To prevent Chen Xiaolin from saying anything else outrageous,

Shu Qianxue tried to cover Chen Xiaolin's mouth while defending herself.

Qi Yun sat down by the campfire and looked at Shu Qianxue while suppressing a laugh.

"Xiaoxue, are you really that hungry? You even want to munch on your brother?"

"I'm not eating you, you wouldn't taste good."

Shu Qianxue shook her head like a rattle.

"If you're not eating him, I will."

Chen Xiaolin pushed Shu Qianxue's hand away, jumped up, walked in front of Qi Yun, and acted like a hooligan.

Chen Xiaolin's hand hovered under Qi Yun's chin.

Her eyes deliberately took on a lecherous look as she sized him up, even smacking her lips.

"Hmm... good looks, and your bone structure is quite unique. I just wonder if the 'meat' of this 'rare ingredient' is tough, and if it can withstand being 'cooked'?"

"Pfft—!"

"Hahaha, Linlin, you really dare to say anything!"

A burst of laughter immediately erupted around the campfire.

Even the depressed Lin Wan couldn't help but laugh through her tears, quickly covering her mouth.

Shu Qianxue was both embarrassed and anxious, jumping up to drag the still "acting like a hooligan" Chen Xiaolin back to her seat:

"Get back here! This is so embarrassing!"

Qi Yun was also amused by Chen Xiaolin's "female hooligan" act and lines.

Is this what athletic girls are like? Bold, pure, and fiery.

Seeing the atmosphere had completely relaxed, Qi Yun walked to the front of the campfire and took a deep breath.

Saying this clan leaders blessing was like putting himself on a spit over a fire.

These were all female college students who had beautiful fantasies about love, but now they might have to share one husband.

One had to know that in the outside world, none of these girls lacked suitors.

Every girl was the goddess in someone's heart.

Seeing that Qi Yun seemed to have something to announce, everyone fell silent in unison, their gazes focused on him.

Qi Yun looked at everyone with utmost sincerity, his tone earnest.

"Does anyone know about the clan leaders blessing?"

One of the girls was the first to speak up.

"I saw in the chat channel that every leader has a clan leaders blessing. One Tribe's blessing can raise or lower the temperature within the Tribe by five degrees."

"That sounds really weak."

"It's basically just a weakened version of an air conditioner."

The girls discussed in low voices.

Qi Yun's voice rose a few notches, announcing with a solemn power:

"Our Tribe's clan leaders blessing is SSS-rank!"

After a brief dead silence, there was a cheer that almost blew the roof off!

Hearing SSS-rank, great joy erupted in the eyes of all the girls.

"SSS?!!"

"Whoo-hoo!!!!"

"Qi Bao!!! Qi Bao!!! Qi Bao!!!"

SSS-rank! Just these three letters represented infinite hope and possibility!

The girls' eyes sparkled with excitement, and they high-fived each other as if they had already obtained some incredible treasure.

Qi Yun let them cheer for a few seconds before raising his hand and pressing his palm down.

It's a bit bad that everyone's expectations are so high.

"It is indeed SSS-rank, and the effect... is also very powerful. It could even be said to be one of the key pillars for our future survival and growth, but..."

"But what? Tell us quickly, Qi Bao!"

Shu Qianxue was the first to lean in, her eyes shining like stars, full of impatience.

Qi Yun really didn't know how to word it, so he steeled himself and directly called up the system panel, displaying the description text for the [clan leaders blessing] for everyone to see.

【SSS-rank Clan Leader Exclusive Blessing—Endless Vitality.】

【Endless Vitality】

【1: Your natural attraction to the opposite sex is greatly increased, making it easy to gain favor and trust. Your energy and endurance far exceed ordinary people, especially your kidney function, which has been fundamentally strengthened.】

【2: Every time you form a life connection with a female Tribe member, both parties will receive a special random reward from the rules.】

【3: Females connected with you have a significant probability of triggering their own destiny trajectory and transforming into a rare class.】

The panel floated quietly, every word clearly visible.

By the campfire, time seemed to stand still.

The air that was just filled with excited cheers now seemed to be sucked dry instantly.

The smiles on all the girls' faces and the light in their eyes froze, then slowly transformed into extremely complex emotions.

Shock, realization, as well as deep bashfulness and being at a loss.

"Huh?? Kidney function strengthened??"

"Connecting with Qi Bao can change your class?"

"No way, boohoo... although Qi Bao is a good person, but... but I don't want my first time to be so... so..."

"Waa... I want to have a sweet romance, I don't want it to be like a hookup..."

A few girls who usually had less interaction with Qi Yun even instinctively shrank back, an instinctive alertness and defensiveness appearing in their eyes.

Qi Yun wanted to cry but had no tears; this blessing made him feel like he had suddenly been pushed onto some subtle witness stand.

At the critical moment, Xia Jin stood up.

She stood tall, her face calm at this moment, her gaze sweeping over the restless crowd like a cold blade.

She carried an aura that inspired confidence.

"Look clearly, this is a blessing bestowed by the system, not something Qi Yun chose himself."

As the 'big sister' of the class, her words naturally carried some weight.

"Moreover, a blessing is a tool, and tools are neither right nor wrong."

"We can choose to use it, or we can choose not to."

"We cannot resent Qi Yun because of the appearance of this tool."

"Don't forget who led us to find this relatively safe place."

These words calmed many of the girls down.

Qi Yun also took the opportunity to speak, his tone sincere and his gaze honest:

"Rest assured, I, Qi Yun, will not force anyone."

With these words, Ke Yun, who had wanted to say something, also calmed down.

Qi Yun's character and reputation in the class were well-regarded.

Xia Jin saw that the situation had initially stabilized, knowing that what came next was the real difficulty.

There were some things that weren't convenient for Qi Yun to ask; someone had to ask them for him.

Give the choice to everyone, while also laying the reality out on the table.

She took a gentle breath, trying to make her tone sound peaceful and without any sense of coercion:

"So, is there anyone today, um, anyone... willing to try 'using' this tool and perform the first connection?"

After Xia Jin's blunt question fell, the air completely froze.

"Use... this tool?"

"Today? Now?"

The girls lowered their heads, their faces so red they almost seemed to be smoking.

Even if they understood the stakes rationally, the emotional and psychological threshold regarding chastity and intimate relationships was simply too high.

Making such a private and major decision in front of everyone was truly difficult.

Shu Qianxue bit her lip, her heart beating like a drum.

She was one of the girls in class closest to him, but the pressure of being the "first to eat the crab"... she was usually the boldest when joking.

But being the first to stand up was too much pressure.

Moreover, the girls did indeed have an unwritten agreement among themselves.

In order not to damage the relationship between sisters, most of the girls in the class had agreed long ago not to make a move on Qi Yun.

Many girls' subconscious standards for a boyfriend were vaguely modeled after Qi Yun, leading them to remain single.

A suffocating silence spread around the campfire.

Several minutes passed, and no one answered. Embarrassment and hesitation shrouded everyone.

Suddenly, a voice rang out, flat and without ripples.

"I'm willing."