My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

Before Jiu Xiao could refute, Sania had already pulled Fie to her side, and this time Jiu Xiao was truly all alone.

Jiu Xiao gave a wry smile. He understood that Sania was angry with him. Sure enough, thinking he could just brush it off so easily was wishful thinking. Jiu Xiao wasn't annoyed; the girl had already taken such a big step back, what was wrong with a little temper?

After the meal, the girls took care of cleaning up. With some free time, Jiu Xiao decided to check on the potato seedlings outside the camp. He was partly worried about the drainage, and partly wanted to use the opportunity to think about the next steps.

The light drizzle was no longer a major obstacle to travel, but the thick cumulus clouds still blocked out the sun, creating a sense of oppression. Based on his experience, he suspected the rain would continue for some time.

Arriving at the potato seedling field, the rain-soaked landscape was tranquil and peaceful, broken only by the sound of raindrops falling on the leaves and the occasional birdsong from afar. Looking at the potato seedlings, some sections submerged by the rain, Jiu Xiao felt a pang of worry. These potato seedlings were one of their important food sources; prolonged soaking in water could hinder their growth and even cause root rot.

He crouched down, carefully examining the condition of the potato seedlings, and pondering a solution. The hastily dug drainage ditch was too shallow; rainwater couldn't drain away in time, and over time it would slowly seep into the ground, causing waterlogging.

The only option now is to put up with Fate's Lightning Axe for a little longer.

After inspecting the fields, Jiu Xiao returned to the camp. The girls had already cleaned the house spotless, and the group was sitting together chatting happily. Upon seeing Jiu Xiao return, Sania immediately put on a cat-like face and glared at Xiao Yuan and Fate, who wanted to greet her.

Jiuxiao shook his head helplessly, pretending not to see it. He understood that Sania's temper needed some time to dissipate. He didn't go directly to Sania, but went to Fate first, gently patted her shoulder, and said, "Fate, we might need to borrow your Lightning Battle Axe later. The drainage ditch over the potato field isn't deep enough; we need to dig it a bit deeper."

After briefly explaining the situation in the potato field to the girls, Sania immediately composed herself when it came to business. Everyone knew the importance of this matter, and Jiuxiao began assigning them tasks.

Taking advantage of the rain subsiding, Jiu Xiao went to dig drainage ditches himself, while the others gathered firewood. It didn't matter that the ground was wet; Jiu Xiao could solve that with magic. Carrying his lightning battle axe, which had transformed into a hoe, he went to the field, rolled up his sleeves, and got to work.

First, he widened the drainage ditch, then deepened it. As he dug deeper, Jiu Xiao was pleasantly surprised to find that it was filled with yellow mud, a type of clay. This not only solved the drainage problem, but also allowed him to begin constructing the simple stove he had planned.

Back at camp, Jiu Xiao took his unused toolbox and filled it with clay. When he returned, the girls were also back, and there was a pile of damp wood on the ground.

"Jiuxiao Jun, you've worked hard. Please take a rest."

As she spoke, Xiaoyuan handed him a cup of water. When Jiuxiao took the bamboo cup from Xiaoyuan, he deliberately squeezed her fair fingers, startling her so much that she almost spilled the water inside.

This time, Jiu Xiao openly and brazenly grabbed Xiao Yuan's hand holding the cup, and said with a straight face, "Oh dear, Xiao Yuan, look at you, how could you be so careless? I would be heartbroken if it contained boiling water."

The others were also drawn to the commotion and turned their attention over. Because they hadn't noticed Jiu Xiao's subtle actions, they all assumed he was genuinely concerned about Xiao Yuan.

Xiao Yuan, who immediately became the center of attention, blushed instantly. She glanced at Jiu Xiao reproachfully, but wasn't really angry. She just lowered her head and muttered softly, "Jiu Xiao Jun, you always bully me."

Jiu Xiao smiled smugly, released Xiao Yuan's hand, and took the water glass from her. That was enough; he was afraid that if he went too far, Xiao Yuan would avoid him.

After resting for a while, Jiuxiao picked up the clay on the ground and showed it to everyone, saying, "Look, this is something good I found, yellow clay, which can be used to make a stove. Fate, your Lightning Battle Axe has really been a great help. It not only solved the drainage problem, but also allowed me to find the materials for building a stove by chance."

Upon hearing this, Fate smiled shyly. The Lightning Battle Axe flashed in her hand and transformed back into a small triangular ornament, which she hung around her neck.

"Yes, the Lightning Battle Axe has always been my reliable partner. It's a magical artifact my mother made specifically for me, but lately it seems to be a bit down..."

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao felt a little embarrassed; this might be his fault again. What was originally a perfectly good weapon of war had been used by Jiu Xiao as a farming tool. In Fate's world, technology was quite advanced, and AI possessed a certain degree of self-awareness and emotions.

As a high-level magical artifact, the Lightning Battle Axe naturally possesses top-tier AI; it's probably just throwing a tantrum.

Thinking of this, Jiu Xiao couldn't help but feel a little guilty. He patted Fate on the shoulder and comforted her, "Don't worry, Fate. After we're done with this busy period, we'll work together to find a way to restore your Lightning Battle Axe to its former glory."

Fate's eyes lit up; restoring the Lightning Battle Axe's vitality could wait. She was overjoyed by Jiu Xiao's promise; she hadn't spent time alone with him in a long time and was looking forward to it.

Lightning Axe: Aminos!

Without a moment's sadness over the fate of the Thunder Axe, Jiuxiao continued, "Alright, let's start building the stove now. With this yellow clay, we can make a simple but practical adobe stove."

The crowd gathered around, watching Jiuxiao skillfully add water to the yellow clay and stir it until it reached a consistency suitable for shaping, similar to the clay used for making pottery.

Xiaoyuan and the other girls joined in. Although they knew nothing about building a stove, under Jiuxiao's guidance, they quickly got to work in an orderly manner.

While working, Jiu Xiao explained the key points of each step. Since the floor was also made of bamboo, a thick layer of soil was laid on the area where the stove would be placed beforehand to prevent fire.

To ensure the stove has sufficient strength, the walls must be made thick. Then gradually build up the mud to form the main body of the stove. Smooth the mud by hand, ensuring a smooth surface without cracks.

Make a vent on one side of the stove to allow air circulation and aid combustion. You can also use this vent to add firewood and remove ashes. Finally, leave a notch at the top of the opposite side of the vent to create a chimney to help exhaust smoke.

When a fire is lit, the smoke rises in the absence of wind. By covering the top of the stove with a pot, the smoke will escape through the chimney, preventing it from bothering the cook.

Moreover, lighting a fire in the stove would make the house much warmer, which is much better than doing nothing. The only concern is carbon monoxide poisoning, but fortunately, the stove is near the window, where there is good air circulation, so the risk of poisoning is low.

The stove wasn't finished until the afternoon. The only downside was that there weren't suitable materials for a chimney; otherwise, the smoke could have been vented directly outside.

He wiped the fine sweat from his forehead, getting his head covered in mud, but Jiu Xiao didn't mind. Looking at the simple stove that everyone had worked together to complete under his guidance, a sense of accomplishment welled up in his heart.

Xiaoyuan and the others gathered around the stove, excitedly discussing what delicious food they could make that evening. Because they were all covered in mud and sweat, the girls looked like a bunch of little kittens.

A truly memorable moment occurred when Jiu Xiao took out his phone and snapped a close-up shot of the girls' faces. With a "click," the image froze on their most radiant smiles.

Hearing the sound of the camera shutter, the girls all turned to look at Jiuxiao. Xiaoyuan asked curiously, "Jiuxiao-jun, what are you photographing?"

Jiu Xiao chuckled and waved his phone, a slightly mischievous grin on his face. He said, "Of course I'm taking pictures of you guys! How could I not record such a meaningful moment?"

Seeing Jiu Xiao's unnatural smile, Sania felt that something was amiss, and she had reason to suspect that Jiu Xiao was up to no good again.

"Then, Jiuxiao, could you show us the photos you took?"

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao's gaze darted away, and he began to stammer. It was as if the words "I'm very suspicious" were written all over his face.

"Um... this... isn't this a bit inappropriate? After all, it involves personal privacy..."

If Sania had only suspected that there was something wrong with the photos Jiu Xiao had taken, she was now 100% certain that there was definitely something wrong with them. Even Xiao Yuan and Fate had noticed it.

"Really? Then you didn't ask for our permission when you filmed us, did you? The more you do that, the more curious I become."

Xiaoyuan and Fate's faces were also filled with the words "I'm so curious," what was this Chisaka Eru channeling?! Seeing that things were not going well, Jiuxiao wanted to run out the door. However, Sania had already seen through his intention and calmly gave orders: "Xiaoyuan, block the door. Fate, I'll grab him with you."

Jiuxiao was helpless and could only try to deal with the two girls in the cramped room. To his shame, Jiuxiao was "captured" in no time by the combined efforts of Fate and Sania.

Don't let Sania's usual delicate and frail appearance fool you; she's a seasoned soldier. Her skills, strength, and reflexes are all formidable. As for Fate, she's even more impressive; without using magic, her techniques completely overwhelm Jiuxiao.

If using magic, with the aid of the Lightning Battle Axe, even ten Nine Heavens combined wouldn't be enough to defeat Fate. The Nine Heavens possess brute strength and magic power, but lack the skill to wield them effectively.

Jiu Xiao was tightly hugged from behind by Fate. He struggled symbolically for a few moments, after all, he couldn't really use brute force to break free from Fate's restraint. If he accidentally hurt her, Jiu Xiao would be in big trouble.

Helpless, they gave up resistance, raised their hands, and gave a "French military salute".

Sania rummaged through Jiuxiao's body and found his phone. Seeing there was no way to avoid it, Jiuxiao said, "Okay, okay, I'll show it to you, alright?"

Sania returned the phone to Jiuxiao. She didn't know how to use it, and Jiuxiao's phone was also password locked. Seeing that he was being so sensible, Sania decided to lessen his punishment later.

Jiu Xiao took the phone with a slightly embarrassed smile. He entered the password on the screen, swiped to unlock, and opened the photo gallery in one smooth motion. Then he slowly handed the phone to Sania.

Sania, Xiaoyuan, and Fate huddled together, staring nervously and curiously at the phone screen. Then they saw that Jiuxiao had taken a picture of their mud-covered faces, a close-up of their faces.

No wonder Jiu Xiao was smiling so slyly just now; now I understand why. The three of them immediately understood the whole story, and their gazes towards Jiu Xiao turned hostile.

After discussing it, they decided to fight fire with fire, but with a slightly stronger approach.

Sania gave Fate a wink, and Fate immediately understood and bound Jiuxiao again. Under Jiuxiao's puzzled gaze, Sania and Xiaoyuan found the remaining clay they had just used.

Looking at the clay in Sania and Xiaoyuan's hands, Jiuxiao felt a sense of foreboding. He tried to ease the tension with words: "Hey, hey, what are you doing? Let's talk this out, don't be impulsive!"

Sania merely smiled slyly, ignoring Jiu Xiao's words, and began skillfully mixing the clay. Xiao Yuan assisted her from the side, and the two moved swiftly, clearly determined to give Jiu Xiao an "unforgettable" lesson.

Fate held Jiuxiao tightly, preventing him from moving. Jiuxiao felt the strength in Fate's arms and inwardly cursed his fate; he knew he was completely finished this time.

"Hey, Sania, Xiaoyuan, can we try something different? How about I cook you a big meal?"

Jiuxiao tried to distract them with delicious food, but this trick obviously didn't work.

Sania had finished mixing the clay in her hands. She looked at Jiuxiao, her eyes gleaming with mischief: "Forget the big meal, today we're going to make you carry a bag of rice up several flights of stairs!"

After saying that, Sania and Xiaoyuan, one on each side, began to smear clay on Jiuxiao's face. Jiuxiao struggled, but Fate was holding him too tightly, and he could only let them do as they pleased.

"Xiaoyuan, you'll regret this!"

Jiuxiao struggled and shouted, but his voice was full of helplessness.

Sania, however, didn't seem to care and said, "Jiuxiao, we're in control now, so you'd better behave yourself. Don't worry, it won't hurt, it'll be over soon."

Jiu Xiao was taken aback. You'd better be talking about smearing mud on his face.

Despite their banter, Xiaoyuan and Sania were very "thoughtful" in avoiding sensitive areas like his eyes, mouth, and nose when they were smearing mud on his face. They skillfully created their art on Jiuxiao's face, occasionally exchanging opinions and discussing where further "processing" was needed.

In no time, Jiu Xiao's originally handsome face was completely disfigured, with only his eyes still showing a semblance of human features.

Chapter 56 Wall Slam

Seeing Jiuxiao's disheveled appearance, Xiaoyuan tried her best not to laugh out loud. To control her laughter, she pinched her thighs, which were covered in red marks, under her uniform.

"Pfft, um, Jiuxiao-jun, I absolutely didn't mean to laugh at you. We've received special training, and no matter how funny it is, we won't laugh unless we can't help it."

Xiao Yuan finally couldn't hold back anymore, and her laughter burst forth like a spring, clear and melodious yet tinged with a hint of mischief. Sania, on the other hand, didn't even bother to act; she was already doubled over with laughter.

Jiuxiao glared at the two women, his resentment almost palpable.

"You guys were clearly laughing the whole time, without stopping!"

Only Fate, because she had to restrain Jiuxiao from behind, was unable to see his embarrassed state and was able to maintain her usual appearance.

Xiaoyuan wiped away the tears that had welled up from laughing, and said apologetically, "I'm so sorry, Jiuxiao-jun, it's just that you're like this..."

Sania snatched the phone from Jiuxiao's hand again and handed it to Xiaoyuan.

"That's about enough. Xiaoyuan, let's take some really 'commemorative' photos of Jiuxiao too."

She deliberately emphasized the pronunciation of the word "commemorate," clearly mocking Jiuxiao.

Xiaoyuan took the phone, her face hesitant. But then she thought that she had already done even worse things, so what was one more? She gritted her teeth, hardened her heart, and snapped several photos of Jiuxiao's face, which had been completely transformed by clay.

With each photo taken, Xiaoyuan couldn't help but lower her head and chuckle, her shoulders trembling slightly, clearly trying her best to suppress her laughter.

Jiuxiao's face, hidden beneath the clay, darkened completely. He knew he'd either erupt in anger or perish in silence! You little girls, you'd better not let him catch you off guard.

Xiaoyuan handed the photos she had taken to Fate, who had been working hard to restrain Jiuxiao. Fate broke down in her composure at just one glance. Her calm expression was instantly shattered by laughter, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly. She tried hard to maintain a serious expression, but in the end, she couldn't help but chuckle.

With that smile, she loosened her grip. Jiuxiao seized the opportunity and easily broke free from Fate's hold. Sensing the danger, the quick-thinking Sania and Fate fled, leaving only the slow-reacting Xiaoyuan behind.

At first, Xiaoyuan didn't understand what was happening and blinked her big, innocent eyes twice. By the time she realized what was happening and tried to run away, it was too late.

Of course, Jiuxiao wouldn't go looking for trouble by chasing after Sania and Fate; he always picked on the weakest link. With almost no effort, he cornered Xiaoyuan against the wall and gave her a hard "wall slam."

Just how ruthless was it? Xiao Yuan's hands were pinned to the wall by Jiu Xiao, who also used his knee to press down on her thighs, rendering her completely immobile.

As Jiuxiao's face drew closer, what should have been a very intimate scene became unusually comical because Jiuxiao's face was covered in mud. This made Xiaoyuan burst out laughing again.

No, you can still laugh even after all this? Doesn't Lord Jiuxiao have any pride?

Seeing that Xiaoyuan was still laughing, Jiuxiao said fiercely, "Still laughing! I'll make sure you can't laugh anymore soon."

After speaking, Jiu Xiao rubbed his face hard against Xiao Yuan's cheek.

Xiao Yuan screamed in fright at the sudden movement, but was then amused by the mud on Jiu Xiao's face, her laughter echoing in the narrow space. She tried to push Jiu Xiao away, but her hands were firmly held to the wall by him, and she couldn't move at all.

"Nine Heavens Lord, stop fooling around, hahaha...it's so itchy!"

Xiao Yuan laughed and begged for mercy, showing no sincerity whatsoever. Jiu Xiao released her hands that were binding her, and instead grabbed Xiao Yuan's cheeks, gently pulling them to both sides.

"Do you know you're wrong?"

Xiao Yuan's cheeks were pulled and slightly deformed, and her speech was slurred.

"I...until I've poked it, Qiuqiu Nifang Guowo!" (I know I was wrong, please forgive me.)

Jiu Xiao was amused by Xiao Yuan's awkward tone, and his resentment dissipated considerably. Although he wasn't really angry to begin with, he was mostly just having fun with the girls.

He chuckled softly, releasing Xiaoyuan's cheeks, but still pinning her against the wall with both hands. This time, however, he didn't hold her hands firmly like before; it was more like he was embracing her.

Xiao Yuan, now free, immediately rubbed the mud off Jiu Xiao's cheek with the back of her hand, her face showing a mixture of embarrassment and helplessness.

"Nine Heavens Lord, you are so wicked!"

She said coquettishly, her eyes flashing with both reproach and a hint of barely perceptible sweetness. She thought to herself, 'Is this what it feels like to have a boyfriend? It seems...not bad. No wonder there are so many couples at school.'

That's right! After Jiu Xiao's series of antics this morning, and Sania's compromise, Xiao Yuan has already very consciously come to consider herself Jiu Xiao's girlfriend. This is truly something to celebrate, Coca-Cola!

Jiu Xiao looked into Xiao Yuan's pink pupils and saw his face reflected there, as if at that moment the whole world had shrunk to just the two of them. A tender spot in his heart was deeply touched, and he lowered his head to kiss the girl's lips.

Xiaoyuan was startled by this sudden action, and a blush instantly spread across her cheeks. She instinctively struggled for a moment, but quickly became immersed in this unexpected tenderness. Her hands unconsciously wrapped around Jiuxiao's neck, clumsily responding to his demands.

Their heartbeats seemed to synchronize at that moment, and everything around them gradually became blurry and distant. Only their figures remained, deeply etched into each other's DNA.

Don't try to engrave every weird thing into your DNA! Oh, it's Xiaoyuan. Never mind then.

After a long while, Jiu Xiao slowly released Xiao Yuan's lips, their foreheads touching, their breaths mingling. His deep eyes shone with a burning light, as if he wanted to take Xiao Yuan into his heart.

"Xiaoyuan, you are mine now. Remember, only gods love people, and you are just an ordinary girl, so you can only love me. Also, don't dream of becoming a god to save anything, and don't make me sad for you."

Jiuxiao's voice was deep and firm, filled with an unquestionable tone. It was also a warning to Xiaoyuan; if she followed the same path and became the "Law of Cycles," he would have nowhere to turn for help.

The naive Jiuxiao had not yet fully grasped the terrifying nature of "Murphy's Law," but that's a story for another time.

Xiao Yuan's cheeks were still flushed. She lowered her eyes slightly and nodded shyly. Although she didn't know what Jiu Xiao meant by "becoming a god," she didn't want to hurt the person she loved.

At that moment, Sania and Fate, who were hiding outside in the sky, both felt a sudden heaviness above their heads, as if something unseen had appeared.

P.S.: Waaaaah, everyone, I'm so sorry! I wanted to advance the plot, but once I started writing these things, I just couldn't control myself. I was rolling around in bed while writing this, am I hopeless? QAQ