93: Taking a shower after a battle is perfectly reasonable, isn't it?

ferry no. 0819 looked ordinary on the outside, but its interior facilities were luxurious.

Especially this Roman-style grand bathhouse spanning over a hundred square meters.

At this moment, it was filled with rising steam and the sound of splashing water.

It had essentially transformed into a 'Spider Cave' that would make any veteran driver's nose bleed.

Over a dozen fair and delicate bodies were churning in the milky white pool water.

Without the gaze of men, these reserved girls had completely let themselves go.

"Wow! Branch Secretary, this bathwater of yours is just too amazing!"

Lin Keke lay on the edge of the pool, humming in comfort.

Her tattered Cosplay outfit had long since been tossed who-knows-where.

With most of her body soaked in the water, her skin was steamed into a rosy pink, looking so soft one might want to take a bite.

"It doesn't just relieve fatigue; I feel like my skin has become smoother! I love it, love it!"

By the poolside, the maidservants Zhou Qian and Zhao Mengmeng were crouching down.

One was massaging Xia Xin's legs to rejuvenate the skin, while the other held a bath towel, standing by at all times.

They kept their heads low and eyes downcast, not daring to speak out of turn.

But the envy and jealousy hidden in their eyes were enough to boil the pool water dry.

Ye Qiu sat in the center of the pool, scooping up clear water with her hands and pouring it over the bruises on Tang Ran's back.

The [Medic] talent was practically a bug!

Not only could she turn strips of cloth into bandages, but even bathwater could be turned into a medicinal bath—a literal potent tonic.

"Don't move around, the wound just scabbed over."

"This feels great!"

Tang Ran let out a comfortable sigh. "To be honest, when the Captain swung that blade... tsk, it was explosive."

"Oh? Is Tang Ran thinking about a man?"

With a splash of water, Xia Lai swam over like a loach.

She had a mischievous smirk on her face.

Her wandering hands reached directly for Li Yaozhi's back.

"Ah! Xia Lai, where are you putting your hands!" Li Yaozhi exclaimed.

Xia Lai, however, showed no signs of restraint.

Her fingers slid down along those tight waist dimples as she teased, "Tsk tsk tsk, Study Committee Member, you've really worked on your figure. This waist, these legs... it's a waste to keep them hidden; it's practically a crime against nature."

"You—you shut up!"

Li Yaozhi slapped her hand away, covering her chest with both arms. "Don't make fun of me!"

"Tch, we're all sisters, why act so reserved?"

Xia Lai leaned against the pool's edge, her gaze sweeping over the women.

"It's the apocalypse now, and the strong take all. Chen Du is so sought after; if you don't take the initiative, he'll be snatched up by others."

As soon as these words were spoken, the playful atmosphere in the bath quieted down a bit.

The girls looked at each other, their eyes darting away.

It was true; there was only one Captain.

But as for the beautiful girls in this pool, there were more than one could count on two hands.

"Hmph, everyone depends on their own abilities."

Tang Ran wiped the water from her face nonchalantly, showing off her abdominal lines.

"A tough guy like the Captain definitely prefers someone durable. Dainty ones like you are just burdens."

"That's not necessarily true!"

"What if the Captain likes soft 2D-style girls?"

Lin Keke muttered softly, secretly puffing out her chest, which actually had some substance to it.

"Oh my!"

Just then.

An exclamation came from the side of the pool.

Everyone turned to look.

They saw An Nuonuo trying to paddle, but unfortunately, she was too gifted—the buoyancy was too great.

Her petite 1.55-meter frame simply wouldn't sink.

That unreasonable pair of 'lethal weapons' on her chest acted like two airbags, propping her up above the water.

As the water rippled, they were so white they were almost blinding.

"Wuwuwu... I can't sink... the buoyancy is too much..."

An Nuonuo's face was flushed red as her small hands desperately pushed downward.

As a result, the more she pushed, the higher she floated. The scene was a total visual assault.

The girls couldn't hold it in and burst out laughing.

But within the laughter, there was a fair amount of envy and jealousy.

Li Yaozhi watched this scene, her fingers tightening slightly under the water.

She subconsciously glanced toward a corner.

Xia Mo occupied a corner of the bath alone, resting with her eyes closed, her expression cool and indifferent.

Water droplets hung from her perfect skin, and her entire being radiated composure and confidence.

That was the kind of confidence one only had after truly having a deep 'exchange' with Chen Du.

Li Yaozhi looked at her own reflection in the water, her fingers gripping the pool wall tightly.

In the cavern, she had realized for the first time—on this ship, those who can't keep up with Chen Du's pace will eventually be forgotten.

"Zhou Qian!" Li Yaozhi suddenly spoke. "Come over here and help me with a full-body exfoliation."

Xia Lai blinked and chuckled. "Oho, has our great Study Committee Member finally seen the light? Ready to join the ranks of the competitors?"

Li Yaozhi's face turned red.

But this time, she didn't argue back.

She straightened her back, her slender neck held high like a proud swan. "So what if I am? Opportunities are fought for. I'm not like some people who only know how to talk a big game here."

"Damn! Getting cocky, are we?"

Xia Lai's interest was piqued, her eyes shining. "How about I help you train a bit first?"

"Get lost!"

Amidst the swirling mist...

These stunning beauties were laughing and joking on the surface, but everyone was busy calculating in their hearts.

Since no one wanted to be a mere 'vase' and no one wanted to be eliminated, they could only start competing fiercely.

This was perhaps the most eye-pleasing yet cruelest battlefield in the apocalypse... Late at night.

Chen Du didn't go to the bathhouse for any 'surprise inspections.'

As the Captain, he had to maintain a sense of mystery and majesty before his subordinates.

If he really went in, he wouldn't be called a hero, but a horny dog.

After taking a shower, he leaned against the headboard in his bathrobe, mentally calculating his next moves.

Click!

The door lock turned gently.

A slender figure slipped inside and locked the door behind her.

Xia Mo had changed into a sheer silk nightgown.

Her wet long hair was draped casually over her shoulders, and water droplets slid down her exquisite collarbones into that bottomless cleavage.

At this moment, she looked like a Persian cat fresh from the bath.

Languid, yet carrying a hint of dangerous temptation.

"What's this? My little assassin doesn't need to sleep?" Chen Du looked at her with a half-smile.

Xia Mo didn't say a word.

She walked barefoot across the carpet, step by step, until she reached the bedside.

Her beautiful eyes shimmered with a watery light as she stared straight at Chen Du.

"You're avoiding me."

"Why would I avoid you?"

"In the cavern."

Xia Mo bit her lip and straddled Chen Du's lap directly.

She wrapped her arms around his neck with a touch of stubbornness.

"First it was Li Yaozhi, then it was Second Sister, and then you were making eyes at Ye Qiu..."

"What about me?"

She buried her face in the crook of Chen Du's neck, her voice muffled. "Too many people are watching you. I don't like it."

The more Xia Mo spoke, the more aggrieved she felt, her eyes turning red.

In front of Chen Du, she had become somewhat insecure about their relationship.

Especially after seeing the subtle atmosphere between Chen Du and Li Yaozhi or Second Sister, this sense of crisis nearly drove her crazy.

"Jealous?" Chen Du reached out and pulled her slender waist toward him.

Xia Mo opened her mouth and gave Chen Du's neck a hard bite.

"If you ever dare to throw me away, I'll... I'll freeze you all into ice sculptures!"

"Hiss... are you a dog?"

Chen Du sucked in a breath of cold air.

He suddenly flipped over, pinning the wild little cat beneath him.

Looking at the stunning face below him, Chen Du's inner fire was ignited.

"No matter how sharp a blade is, it needs to be sharpened frequently, right?"

Xia Mo's face turned bright red.

But she didn't shrink back; instead, she actively leaned in.

She clumsily but passionately kissed Chen Du's lips.

"I missed you... Chen Du..."

"I want a reward..."

Chen Du chuckled.

The shadows at his fingertips entwined around her snow-white skin like living things.

The two went from the bed to the sofa... from the sofa to the bathroom... and finally back to the bed.

Outside the window.

The eerie red moon hung high, illuminating the Sea of Despair in a bloody hue.

Inside the room, frost and shadow were frantically intertwined.

Entangling and colliding, they played a rhapsody unique to the apocalypse.

As for tomorrow?

Who cares.

Enjoy the moment first.