Apocalypse: Resources Consumed by Women Returned Ten Thousandfold

As she studied, she suddenly felt like she’d been shocked by electricity, sitting up straight, as a crucial question flashed through her mind.

Furrowing her brows, she muttered to herself:

"These are all about what human women do, but I’m a mermaid, can I do the same?"

Full of doubt, Zhi Xi typed into the search bar:

[Can a human marry a fish?]

The webpage refreshed in an instant, but most of the responses were along the lines of [Humans can’t, or at least shouldn’t].

She pouted; these weren’t the answers she was looking for.

Unwilling to give up, she continued scrolling down, her fingers gliding over the screen continuously.

Finally, a comment caught her eye:

[Species is not a distance; true love conquers all!]

Zhi Xi’s eyes sparkled instantly, like stars twinkling in the night sky.

Excitedly, she put her phone aside, a blissful smile spreading across her face as she clenched her small fist, cheering herself on:

"I want to be Lin Lang’s wife, to repay his kindness!"

She looked as if she’d found the most important goal in her life, full of joy and determination.

...

Evening.

Xina had returned as well.

As usual, the first thing she did after coming back was to eagerly visit Zhi Xi.

She had a bag of cookies in her hand that she had specially chosen for Zhi Xi, knowing that Zhi Xi particularly liked crispy things.

After spending so many days together, Xina and Zhi Xi’s relationship had become exceedingly close, even closer than best friends.

Xina walked into the room to find Zhi Xi happily swimming around in the bathtub, her mood evidently very good.

Seeing Xina, Zhi Xi’s eyes lit up and she called out sweetly:

"Sister Xina!"

Xina smiled as she walked to the edge of the bathtub, handing the cookies to Zhi Xi, saying:

"Look what I brought you to eat."

Zhi Xi happily accepted and began eating without hesitation.

While munching on the cookies, Zhi Xi tilted her head curiously and asked Xina:

"Sister Xina, what’s your relationship with Lin Lang?"

Xina was taken aback for a moment, then thought for a bit before answering seriously:

"I guess you could say we’re lovers."

Zhi Xi, from her previous online learning, already knew that lovers might be in a future wife relationship, but marriage wasn’t a necessity.

So she continued to ask:

"Will you and Lin Lang get married then?"

Xina chuckled lightly and said helplessly:

"No, neither of us plans on getting married. In this apocalypse, it’s just a rare fate to meet someone you’re willing to be close to."

"Besides, it’s the end of the world now, everything’s in chaos, who’s going to do marriage procedures for us?"

"Oh!"

Hearing this, Zhi Xi couldn’t contain her joy, her happiness evident for all to see.

Xina found Zhi Xi’s reaction a bit odd and couldn’t help but ask:

"What’s wrong? Why are you suddenly asking this?"

Zhi Xi blushed slightly, feeling shy, she stammered:

"I, I want to repay Lin Lang’s kindness!"

Xina was even more curious, pressing further:

"And then?"

Zhi Xi took a deep breath, bolstered her courage, and said:

"So I want to be his wife!"

...

"Ah!"

Hearing Zhi Xi’s words, Xina couldn’t help but open her mouth wide in shock.

She never expected Zhi Xi would have such a thought.

After regaining her composure, Xina looked at Zhi Xi and said seriously:

"But you’re not even the same species as him! Living together in the future might bring many problems."

But Zhi Xi shook her head resolutely, replying:

"It’s okay, Sister Xina. I saw online that species isn’t a problem. Also, we don’t necessarily have to have children, as long as I can be his wife. Do you support me?"

Xina paused, suddenly remembering that Zhi Xi could transform into a human, which made it seem not entirely impossible.

Being a foreigner, Xina was relatively open-minded; she sighed lightly and said:

"If you truly like him, from the bottom of your heart, then of course I support you. But if it’s just to repay a kindness, then I advise you to reconsider. Matters of the heart shouldn’t be rushed."

Listening to Xina, Zhi Xi tilted her head and thought for a moment, then once again resolutely said:

"I’ve thought it over, I really want to be his wife!"

Xina sighed internally but forced a smile, saying:

"Alright, but make sure you’ve thought it through. You should know, Lin Lang might not be alone."

But Zhi Xi didn’t mind at all, waving her hand and saying with a grin:

"That’s okay, as long as I’m his wife!"

Xina forced a smile—

Though she had previously reassured herself that being with Lin Lang was voluntary and didn’t need Lin Lang to be responsible.

But when she heard Zhi Xi say she liked Lin Lang and wanted to be his wife.

She couldn’t help but feel a pang of sourness in her heart, like having swallowed an unripe plum.

...

"You’re back?"

Lin Lang found Xina in the room, and with a smile, he took out some Elixirs from his arms, gently saying:

"These elixirs will help you improve your strength, take them."

Xina looked at the elixirs in Lin Lang’s hand, feeling a warm flow in her heart, deeply moved.

She recalled how Lin Lang had not only given her a metal armor previously but now these precious elixirs, treating her so well.

She couldn’t help but think to herself that she was too greedy to have considered having Lin Lang all to herself before.

Filled with this emotion, Xina stood on her tiptoes, and gave Lin Lang a light kiss on the cheek, her eyes full of affection.

Lin Lang felt Xina’s affection, and instinctively wanted to take a step further, gently pulling Xina closer to him.

However, Xina lightly held him back, indicating towards the room beside them with her eyes, whispering:

"The little mermaid seems to be asleep already, let’s go take a bath in the bathroom."

Lin Lang paused for a moment, then nodded.

The two walked hand in hand into the bathroom.

Just as Lin Lang was off guard, Xina suddenly gave him a push, causing him to fall into the bathtub.

At the same time, the little mermaid Zhi Xi, who had been in the tub all along, came swimming happily over.

Her cheeks flushed, she shyly released a crystal-clear bubble, enveloping Lin Lang securely within it.

Zhi Xi transformed into her human form, her entire body smooth and white as jade.

She slightly lowered her head, her voice gentle yet slightly firm as she said:

"Lin Lang... Your great kindness and virtue, this little girl has nothing to repay with but herself..."

The sudden scene left Lin Lang stunned at first!

Then, looking at the shy yet adorable Zhi Xi in front of him, he couldn’t help but show a look of mixed feelings.

...

In that ambrosial atmosphere in the bathroom, Lin Lang and Zhi Xi shared an intimate moment.

When everything calmed, a wonderful change quietly took place.

Lin Lang suddenly felt a mysterious and powerful force surging within him, as if a new door was slowly opening deep within his consciousness.

Soon after, he found that he had awakened to the Law of Void.

This was an extremely powerful and mysterious Power of Law, which when wielded, could cause things to fall into a state of loss and eventually disappear permanently, as if completely erased from existence.

However, such a powerful law consumed a massive amount of Spiritual Qi when used, and every activation was like a severe test on Lin Lang’s own Spiritual Qi reserve.

Meanwhile!

Because of the union with Zhi Xi!

Lin Lang unexpectedly acquired the [Blessing of the Merfolk Race]:

When he is in an underwater environment, the recovery speed of his Spiritual Qi significantly increases!

The originally depleted Spiritual Qi, like parched land welcoming sweet rain, was replete again at an astonishing speed.