Chapter 116: Passing Straight Through

Another week had passed, and the convoy was finally approaching the mountains.

During that entire week, not only humans but even other creatures were rarely seen.

Even the resources that Lin Mu had been collecting were dwindling; each day they were slowly consuming their reserves.

The mountain they were at was quite large, and not even a single peak had collapsed.

Looking at the towering mountain range from the side, Lin Mu believed Anna’s words.

The outside world truly was a safe zone; it was just that survivors either died or fled very far away.

Next, they would venture inside to see what awaited them.

“Everyone, stop the vehicles. Rest for a day. Tomorrow we enter the mountains.”

The convoy came to a halt.

Those who needed to prepare food did so; the explorers began their scouting—each person attending to their duty.

Anna sat quietly to the side, gazing at the distant mountain peaks, her face clouded with worry.

If given a choice, she absolutely would not have provoked a madman like Lin Mu.

Indeed, in her eyes, Lin Mu was a lunatic.

Though resources outside were scarce, with care one could still survive.

It would just require more effort.

But going inside? They might die the very next moment.

She still had much life ahead and did not wish to die so early.

Anna’s thoughts mattered little to Lin Mu.

Since there was no way back, why not live boldly and fiercely?

They ate, rested, and readied themselves.

One hour later.

“You all divide up. The second, third, and fourth floors are enough to house everyone.”

Lin Mu packed all the vehicles into his backpack, and the people settled inside the vehicles.

Only Lin Mu, Shu Yi, and Anna remained on the first floor.

The vehicle transformed into a helicopter.

“Y-you... you...” Anna was stunned by Lin Mu’s actions.

She had been wondering how he would get through with so many people and cars.

But to her amazement, there was still space above the vehicle; he managed to fit everyone into one place.

Isn’t this cheating?!

“What’s wrong? Didn’t you say we either fly over or take the trail? I’m just flying over then. Got a problem?”

Anna’s mouth twitched. No problem, definitely no problem.

“But if you take the trail, you won’t know what you’re facing. If it’s a powerful race or faction, you’ll surely die.”

If the vehicle exploded, everyone would perish with it.

“This is easy. Shu Yi, you pilot the helicopter; it’s just like driving a car.”

It was foolproof—no special skills required.

Wasn’t it just luck? This was ready-made luck.

“What’s the difference between her flying and you flying?”

“She’s our lucky charm. Most of our resources were found thanks to her leading us.”

Lin Mu couldn’t deny it; Shu Yi’s luck was truly extraordinary.

Anna looked at Lin Mu in disbelief. How could such a person exist?

“But flying means constantly defending against lightning...”

“No problem—we have a mobile protective array.”

Lin Mu activated the protective array; a pale yellow shield appeared briefly before fading away.

Anna blinked, as if it really could get them through.

Lin Mu and Anna sat on the sofa as 001 approached.

“What would the master like to drink?”

“Just some water, no need for anything fancy.”

The helicopter rose steadily, heading straight for the gap between the distant mountains.

Anna was tense, her right hand gripping the sofa armrest white-knuckled.

“No need to be so nervous; it’s just lightning, that’s nothing.”

Anna was on the verge of tears. “It’s not that simple! There’s wind and fire too!”

Lin Mu raised an eyebrow. “You never mentioned that.”

“I just remembered! Look below.”

Through the glass ahead, beyond the first mountain range was a sea of fire.

Flames burst forth intermittently, shooting toward the clouds.

Lin Mu’s mouth twitched. Thankfully, the vehicle had a defensive array; otherwise, flying through would be impossible.

“No big deal, just fire.”

Boom!

A fierce wind battered the helicopter, causing the body to vibrate continuously.

Shu Yi gripped the controls tightly, her right hand on one of the side controllers.

“Brother Mu, this wind is pretty strong. What should we do?”

The aircraft was already drifting off course, veering away from their original path.

Lin Mu waved dismissively. “Just fly steadily. Nothing will go wrong.”

He had reinforced the protective array three times; it should handle this risk easily.

The helicopter endured the relentless onslaught of wind, flames, and lightning.

It was as if it had a homing device—each attack struck it precisely.

Yet no matter the assault, the helicopter remained unharmed.

Seeing this, Anna finally relaxed.

“What exactly is this thing? I nearly used up all my supplies to escape. How are you unharmed?”

Lin Mu picked up a bottle of water and took a sip. “People’s strength varies. This is basic.”

Anna didn’t understand what “basic” meant, but he certainly looked irritating.

Suddenly, a current of electricity passed through Anna’s body, turning her face bright red.

To Lin Mu’s astonishment, the current lasted for half an hour.

He wasn’t sure if it was his imagination, but he thought he saw a look of satisfaction on Anna’s face.

Lin Mu’s eyelid twitched.

“Shu Yi, how long has this been going on?”

Shu Yi recalled. “About every two days.”

“...”

Lin Mu couldn’t help but wonder—was this some kind of restraint for Anna, or a form of pleasure?

It didn’t make sense.

Half an hour later, the helicopter had reached the third mountain range. Beyond this lay the interior.

“The dark clouds will clear soon; the sky inside is blue.”

So the clouds only covered the mountains.

Lin Mu had assumed the entire area was shrouded in clouds. It seemed the environment inside might not be so bad after all.

After an hour, they had finally crossed three mountain ranges.

Though they faced some danger, Lin Mu’s helicopter suffered no damage, thanks to the protective array.

Anna stood, then sat back on the sofa, her expression calm.

“Ahem, young man, don’t overdo it. Overexerting yourself won’t do any good.”

“But I’m a succubus. If I don’t do this, I’ll die.”

“...”

Lin Mu was at a loss. Was this really necessary for succubi?

He thought for a moment and asked, “When you improve your strength, it’s not like men...”

“Exactly. But ordinary people can’t withstand it; after half an hour, they’re gone.”

“Gone?”

“Yes, they become nothing but skin and bones at the end of their lifespan.”

Anna’s eyes lit up. “Do you want to try? Your physique looks pretty good.”

After saying this, Anna’s eyes brightened further. Her necklace showed no reaction, which meant...