Mu Qingyun said nothing. She simply watched as Xiong Ruoyou vomited. When Xiong finally finished, Mu Qingyun's voice was calm but deep as she asked, "Are you done?"
Xiong Ruoyou had already transformed back into her human form, her bear ears still twitching atop her head. Her beautiful face was scrunched up, but somehow, it made her look even more endearingly vulnerable.
Su watched silently. The conversation between the two felt like a complete failure of communication.
He narrowed his eyes thoughtfully. Many who first faced the military academy trial were initially too afraid to kill anyone. Usually, the superiors had to force them to overcome that fear later.
"If you are done vomiting, come back with me," Mu Qingyun said, her gaze shifting to Xiong Ruoyou, who looked pale and unsteady on her feet. She reached out as if to steady her.
But before her hand could touch Xiong Ruoyou, the girl stepped back several paces, eyes wide with fear, maintaining a five-step distance.
"Are you afraid of me?" Mu Qingyun raised a brow, her tone curious and faintly amused.
Xiong Ruoyou did not answer. She lowered her head, avoiding direct eye contact, and shook it gently. "I do not want to eat anymore. I do not want to eat anymore."
"When I killed the insect creatures, you admired me," Mu Qingyun tilted her head slightly, scrutinizing every flicker of emotion on Xiong Ruoyou's face, leaving no expression unnoticed.
"That was different…"
"Why is it different?" Mu Qingyun cut her off, lazily lifting her chin. "Whether it is the insect species or them, their intent was to harm us, correct?"
"Yes."
"Then that is all that matters." She withdrew her intense gaze and slowly walked to the shore. She glanced at the small fish trap, which should have contained fish quietly swimming, but now was empty.
"Su, I will have to rely on you." She turned toward Su. Only by using his powers could they solve their immediate hunger — that was the crucial task.
Su nodded immediately. "No problem."
Blue light flickered in his palm. As he rotated his hand, aiming at the sea, large black fish and lobsters, like before, were guided out of the water and onto the shore.
After the effort, Su clutched his chest and began coughing violently, as if he might cough his lungs out.
"Good work," Mu Qingyun stepped forward, gently patting his back, then picked up the black fish and lobster by his feet. She gave Su a glance, silently signaling readiness.
Seeing Su's nod, she turned back to Xiong Ruoyou. "We are going back to the cave to cook. If you do not want to come, then make sure to take care of yourself. I do not want to see you eliminated because of carelessness."
With that, the two of them strode off with an air of indifference, leaving Xiong Ruoyou standing there alone.
They really left? They truly left her by herself?
…
Meanwhile, in a finely decorated office, two burly men, both over 2.1 meters tall, stared fixedly at a large screen.
Xiong Da sighed helplessly. "It's over. Little You has been shaken badly. Couldn't Mu Qingyun have spoken a little softer? Here with us, Little You is the little princess!"
"The little princess? Have you ever seen a little princess wielding knives and guns every day?" Xiong Er rolled his eyes. "I actually think Mu Qingyun is good. Teaching Little You this lesson early might be a good thing."
"Well, let us not tell the boss yet. He treasures his daughter too much. If he finds out, he might cause trouble for Mu Qingyun." Xiong Da scratched his head, his simple expression belying the fierce warrior Mu Qingyun was—one who could fight a hundred alone.
"Mm." Xiong Er nodded in agreement.
After sending Xiong Da away, he kept his eyes glued to Mu Qingyun on the screen. He scrubbed through the footage repeatedly, admiring her swift, lethal moves when killing.
Earlier, Little You mentioned wanting this person as the general manager. Judging by the screen, she looked carefree but was quite clever.
If such a person joined their security company, they would surely gain a fearsome reputation.
…
"Hmm, they really left me."
On the island, Xiong Ruoyou pouted pitifully, glancing around. Sure enough, there was no sign of Mu Qingyun or Su anywhere.
Mu Qingyun's words echoed in her mind—maybe Mu Ge really was abandoning her.
"Mu Ge, I am not afraid of you. I am just a little scared. If you comfort me, then I will be fine," Xiong Ruoyou whimpered, tears streaming uncontrollably down her cheeks. She quickly tried to wipe them, but they flowed too fast to keep up.
[Ah, my heart aches for Black Bear Sister!]
[Exactly! Who wouldn't be scared? It is their first time seeing such a scene, and they are not even given time to adjust. I really hate Mu Qingyun!]
[The Qingyou ship did not even get sweet before the breakup—I feel so hurt.]
[Mu Qingyun is just... I do not know what to say. He is doomed forever.]
[I said it before, a disgusting person like him does not deserve anyone's affection. Black Bear Sister was the first to talk to him and even gave him water, but he? He is like a farmer and snake—disgusting to death.]
"Why are you crying? How dumb can a bear be?"
Suddenly, a cold voice sounded in front of her. Xiong Ruoyou lifted her head sharply and saw Mu Qingyun slowly crouching down to meet her eyes.
Sunlight poured over Mu Qingyun like a divine beam from the sky.
Looking at her, Xiong Ruoyou felt a sudden tightening in her chest. A strange yet familiar feeling rose from deep inside—a feeling she recognized as the flutter of her heart for the First Commander.
"You said you did not want me anymore."
Tears still streaming down her face, Xiong Ruoyou's voice cracked with sorrow. She did not wipe the tears away, letting them fall freely.
"Who said that?" Mu Qingyun smiled softly, reaching out to wipe away the tears. "I was waiting for you to catch up. Who knew you would not chase after me, but instead just squat on the ground and cry."
[Aaahhhh, I am going crazy!]
[Oh my god, today's sugar levels are way too high.]
[Both painful and sweet—I told you, Mu Ge would never just leave Black Bear Sister. Qingyou is the best!]
"Hey, those who just insulted Mu Ge, are you ready to apologize now?"
"Hmph, even if he is not a farmer and snake, he is too much. I just cannot stand people like him. I will not apologize, so what if I do not?"
"Tch, Mu Ge? Does he even deserve that title? Disgusting! Just die already!"
"Wuuu, you cannot leave me. After we pass the first trial, you come home with me. No more going back to your trashy planet—I will take care of you!" Xiong Ruoyou threw her arms around Mu Qingyun's neck and buried her face in her neck, crying.
Her tears soaked the collar of Mu Qingyun's clothes. Mu Qingyun frowned in mild annoyance and glanced over at Su not far away, signaling him silently to come help.
But Su just shrugged innocently, looking helpless.
Tch, what a pain. She only had this one outfit!