Chapter 49: Skill Combinations

Chapter 49: Chapter 49: Skill Combinations

Gu Yihan felt a cool sensation wash over her eyes, and her vision instantly became incredibly clear.

She looked out the window in pleasant surprise, pointing at the distant sea and exclaiming:

"Oh my! I can see the waves ten kilometers away!"

"I can even count the feathers on a seagull’s wings! It feels... like wearing a high-powered telescope!"

Lin Ji nodded.

This was exactly the effect he wanted.

Although it was only an E-grade skill, when combined with Gu Yihan’s C-grade Wind Blade and that Red Quality Hunting Bow, it was like adding wings to a tiger.

Just like fitting a sniper rifle with a high-magnification scope.

Next, Lin Ji looked at Tang Ling.

"Tang Ling, this is for you."

[Ding! Consumed D-grade Talent Energy ’Fireball Technique,’ bestowed upon target ’Tang Ling’!]

Tang Ling felt a surge of heat flow through her body, and she could even casually gather a ball of flame in her palm.

"I... I can control fire!"

Tang Ling was so excited she nearly jumped up.

"This will definitely be a huge boost for me when forging materials... I’ll be able to precisely control temperatures from now on, the equipment I forge will surely be stronger!"

Then it was Su Qingyue’s turn.

Although this girl had always been a bit temperamental, as the team’s main Field Control, Lin Ji still gave her the skill most suited to her.

[Ding! Consumed D-grade Talent Energy ’Water Flow Manipulation,’ bestowed upon target ’Su Qingyue’!]

Su Qingyue felt that Affinity with water flow, and even her usually cool face couldn’t help but reveal a trace of surprise and delight.

With a casual wave of her hand, the seawater splashing outside the window was instantly drawn over.

The next moment, Frost Energy erupted.

That mass of water directly solidified in mid-air into a cute cartoon cat ice sculpture.

"Water element plus ice element... this combination is perfect!"

Shen Manyun watched this miraculous scene unfolding before her eyes, filled with immense surprise and envy.

Su Qingyue, meanwhile, felt a wave of happiness inside, and her little grudge against Lin Ji dissipated quite a bit.

As for that E-grade Great Strength, Lin Ji gave it to Bai Taotao.

Although the little lolita looked delicate and frail, as the maid on the ship, she would inevitably have to do heavy work in the future.

And with greater strength, she could protect herself in case of danger.

Bai Taotao tried lifting the solid wood table beside her and actually raised it with one hand.

"Wow! Captain brother, I’ve become a strongwoman!"

The little lolita waved her small fist, looking somewhat adorably clumsy.

Finally, everyone’s gaze focused on Shen Manyun.

Only one skill remained.

That special D-grade skill plundered from the middle-aged woman — [Yin-Yang Harmony].

Lin Ji looked at Shen Manyun’s voluptuous figure and intellectual demeanor, his eyes carrying a hint of amusement.

Although this skill was somewhat embarrassing to mention, it could indeed greatly increase the recovery speed of the one performing the absorption.

The only side effect was that the woman would enter a period of weakness.

But Shen Manyun herself had a healing-type talent with astonishing recovery power, which could just offset this side effect.

It was practically tailor-made for her.

"Teacher Shen, this skill is for you."

Lin Ji walked up to Shen Manyun and gently tapped his finger on her forehead.

As the skill information flooded in, Shen Manyun’s pretty face instantly flushed as red as if it were about to drip blood.

She shamefully covered her mouth, looking at Lin Ji in disbelief.

"This... this kind of skill..."

"Captain, how could you give me this kind of..."

Seeing Shen Manyun’s expression of mortified fury yet inability to resist, the other women around, though unaware of the skill’s specific effects, could guess its general nature from Teacher Shen’s reaction and Lin Ji’s mischievous smile.

One by one, they exchanged knowing, suggestive smiles.

"Teacher Shen, why is your face so red?"

Lin Ji watched Shen Manyun, whose face was flushed crimson as if she wished she could vanish into the ground, and curled his lips into a roguish grin.

"Although the name of this skill might sound improper, it’s crucial for our team."

"You possess a Life Series Talent, so your recovery ability is inherently strong."

"Even after using this skill, you’ll recover quickly, and it will significantly enhance your constitution and combat power."

"This is a win-win situation."

Upon hearing this, Shen Manyun blushed even more deeply, her ears turning scarlet.

What did he mean by "even after using this skill"?

What did he mean by "recover quickly"?

This was clearly nothing but blatant exploitation!

And to think, as a teacher, she was being asked to do such things with her own student...

Although she held some affection for Lin Ji, this method was simply too shameful.

"I... I understand."

Shen Manyun lowered her head, her voice as faint as a mosquito’s hum, not daring to meet the suggestive gazes of the other women.

"Alright, the skills have all been assigned."

Lin Ji glanced at the darkening sky outside and set aside his playful demeanor.

"Now, let’s arrange the night watch for tonight."

"Tang Ling and Su Qingyue, you two will take the first half of the night."

"Gu Yihan, Bai Taotao, and I will take the second half."

Hearing this arrangement, Shen Manyun abruptly looked up, staring at Lin Ji in surprise.

"What about me? Captain, why wasn’t I assigned a shift?"

"Even though I don’t have much combat power, I can still keep watch on the deck."

"I want to contribute to the team too, not just be a useless person who only eats."

Lin Ji looked into her eager eyes and shook his head with a smile.

He walked up to Shen Manyun and gently patted her shoulder.

"Teacher Shen, you don’t need to stand watch tonight."

"Because you have a more important task."

"A more important task?" Shen Manyun looked bewildered.

Lin Ji leaned close to her ear and whispered:

"Tonight, you’ll sleep with me."

"Our current strength has fallen far behind the top tier!"

"We must find a way to improve as quickly as possible."

"And the advancement of your Life Series Talent is absolutely critical for the entire team!"

"This is for everyone’s good."

Hearing this, Shen Manyun felt both angry and embarrassed.

How could this man make such a thing sound so righteous?

What did he mean by "for everyone’s good"? Clearly, he just wanted to...

But looking into Lin Ji’s earnest eyes, she couldn’t find any reason to refute him.

After all, in this cruel world, strength truly was everything.

If her talent could indeed advance, she would be more capable of saving others and protecting herself.

"You... you scoundrel!"

Shen Manyun shot him a glare of indignation and shame before turning and rushing out of the room.

Seeing this, the other women tactfully followed her out.

Only Lin Ji remained in the room.

He lit a cigarette he had bought from the Trading House, took a deep drag, and watched the curling smoke rise.

"Hah..."

Lin Ji did not dwell on Shen Manyun’s matter any further.

He believed this intelligent woman would make the right choice.

He turned around and gazed out the window at the pitch-black Forbidden Sea.

Although he now had a Level 3 Steam Ship, the sense of crisis in his heart had not diminished.

That urgency of being pursued by the Dead Silence Fog remained like a sharp sword hanging over his head.

"Tonight probably won’t be so peaceful."

Lin Ji murmured to himself.

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