My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

With a slight step forward, Jiu Xiao shielded Xiao Yuan behind him. This girl was already shy, and if she continued to be teased like this, he was afraid that she would flee the deserted island overnight.

"Ahem, my dear Miss Sania, I think you're getting out of control. Believe me or not, I'll bully you right here and now."

When Sania heard Jiuxiao say that, she stuck out her tongue and said mischievously, "Oh, I was just kidding, don't take it so seriously. By the way, let me help you pour the water into the water tank."

As Sania spoke, she stepped forward, picked up the bucket from the ground, and deftly poured the water into a large water vat beside her. Her smile was bright, as if the little incident had never happened, and the atmosphere eased considerably.

Seeing Sania's sensible behavior, Jiu Xiao felt secretly pleased. He turned to look at Xiao Yuan, whose cheeks were still flushed and whose eyes were flickering, as if she was still embarrassed about what had just happened. Jiu Xiao gently patted Xiao Yuan's shoulder and whispered to comfort her, "Don't worry about it, Sania just likes to joke, she didn't mean any harm."

Xiao Yuan puffed out her cheeks slightly and raised her little pink fist to pound his chest repeatedly.

"You still say that? It's all your fault, I'm so embarrassed."

Jiu Xiao smiled helplessly. He knew that Xiao Yuan was an introverted girl and would naturally feel shy about such things. He said softly, "It's okay, take it slow, you'll get used to it."

"Is this...is this something I'm not used to?"

Upon hearing this, Xiaoyuan's cheeks flushed even more. She glared at Jiuxiao and pretended to be angry as she turned her head away. However, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly, revealing a hint of secret joy in her heart.

Looking at Xiao Yuan's charming appearance, Jiu Xiao didn't argue with her, since he wouldn't lose out anyway.

Just then, Sania finished pouring out all the water. She patted the water off her hands, turned to Jiuxiao and Xiaoyuan, and said, "Okay, all the water's been poured out. You two can rest now. Fate and I will go prepare dinner."

"Huh? Didn't we just finish lunch? Why are we preparing dinner again?"

Jiuxiao looked at Sania with some surprise and muttered to himself, "Does time on this deserted island go by so quickly?"

Sania laughed and explained, "Who told you to bring back such delicious food? You know how simple Xiaoyuan and I eat here. If you're not hungry, you can just watch us eat."

Jiuxiao looked at Xiaoyuan, who nodded in agreement.

Jiuxiao teased, "Alright, alright, I give up on you two little gluttons."

As he spoke, Jiu Xiao shook his head helplessly, but his face was full of doting smiles. He secretly decided that since Sania and Xiao Yuan liked these foods so much, he would take them to try all the delicacies there next time they went to the Black Bullet World. Life on the deserted island was indeed a bit tough.

Sania left, humming a little tune, and went to prepare dinner with light steps. With nothing to do, Jiuxiao took a deck chair and a low table from his system space, placed them under the eaves, and leisurely lay down. A gentle breeze, carrying the salty scent of the sea and the unique aroma of the island's plants, made him feel very comfortable.

Seeing this, Xiaoyuan also came over, squatted down beside him, hugged her knees, and looked gently into the distance. Although her cheeks had returned to normal, there was still a hint of shyness in her eyes.

"Lord Jiuxiao, what kind of world is it over there?" Xiaoyuan suddenly asked, her voice soft and full of anticipation.

Jiuxiao turned his head and looked into Xiaoyuan's bright eyes, a feeling of tenderness welling up in his heart. He smiled and replied, "I'll tell you all about it at dinner later. Overall, it's not a very friendly place. But at least it's modern, much more convenient than this deserted island. I estimate the level of technology is similar to the world you lived in before, except that there are monsters called 'Gastrea' running rampant, and humanity is retreating step by step, with less and less habitable land."

Upon hearing this, Xiaoyuan looked surprised: "Gastrea? What's that? It sounds scary."

With a mischievous grin, Jiu Xiao shifted his body further in, patted the empty space, and gestured for Xiao Yuan to lie down as well. He said, "Don't rush, Xiao Yuan, the story is far from over. Come on, lie down first, and let me tell you slowly."

Xiao Yuan hesitated for a moment, but ultimately couldn't resist her curiosity. After looking around and seeing that there was no one else there, she gently moved her body and lay down on the recliner next to Jiu Xiao.

Jiuxiao, secretly pleased with his successful scheme, maintained his gentle smile. Gently pulling Xiaoyuan into his arms, Jiuxiao said, "Do you remember the monster that rushed out when we first opened the 'door'? Those were Gastrea. The world over there is full of these monsters..."

As Jiuxiao watched the blush slowly spread across Xiaoyuan's face, he began to tell the story of "Gastrea".

"It's a creature mutated from 'Gastrul', possessing immense strength and regenerative abilities, practically immortal. Moreover, the virus can be transmitted through blood. Humanity has suffered repeated defeats in its battles against them; once-prosperous cities have become ruins, and vast swathes of land have been occupied. The surviving humans can only hide in small safe zones, barely clinging to life..."

As Jiuxiao continued his story, Xiaoyuan's brows furrowed deeper and deeper. She asked softly, "Then haven't humans found a way to fight them?"

Jiuxiao gently shook his head.

"Not yet, but it will be soon, so don't worry about it."

Gently stroking Xiaoyuan's soft hair, Jiuxiao tried to soothe her furrowed brows and worries. He continued, "Alright, alright, dinner's almost ready. Anyway, it won't be long before everyone goes to that other world. I've already prepared accommodations there. I'll just take you there directly, and I guarantee you'll be quite surprised."

No sooner had Jiu Xiao finished speaking than they heard someone approaching. Xiao Yuan, like a startled kitten, jumped up, instantly leaving Jiu Xiao's embrace. She straightened her slightly disheveled clothes and looked at the person who had come.

Fate walked briskly, carrying a tray with several fragrant dinner dishes. A gentle smile graced her face as she waved to Xiaoyuan.

"Dinner is ready, everyone come and enjoy!"

As she spoke, she placed the tray on the low table in front of Jiuxiao and Xiaoyuan.

During dinner, Jiu Xiao told everyone in detail about the situation in the other world, including the threat of Gastrea, the current state of human survival, and some preparations he had made.

After listening to Jiuxiao's description, Sania asked, "When will we set off for that world?"

Jiu Xiao pretended to be thinking, but was actually communicating with the system in his mind. After receiving the answer from the system, Jiu Xiao replied, "It will probably take about another month. We can make more preparations. It's a society governed by the rule of law there, and money is very important. We need to make sure we have enough resources to gain a foothold there."

Fett added, "The shipwreck treasure we found last time can come in handy; let's go retrieve it when we have time."

Jiuxiao nodded in agreement, saying, "That's right, those treasures are indeed very important as they can provide us with the initial funds. I will arrange some time to deal with those treasures, which will require Fate and me to make another trip. Fortunately, I have now awakened my personal space, so it won't take more than two trips to move them all over."

After dinner, Jiu Xiao suggested that he and Sania go for a walk to digest their meal and also to discuss the details of their upcoming plans.

Sania rolled her eyes at him; she knew perfectly well what Jiu Xiao was up to. The others were also aware of the situation, but tacitly refrained from exposing it. Fate had been monopolizing Jiu Xiao for a month and was quite content, Xiao Yuan's turn had already taken place that afternoon, and now it was Sania's turn, so everyone naturally offered their blessings.

Sania readily agreed; she also really wanted to get closer to Jiuxiao. The two left the table together and stepped into the tranquility of the night. The night air carried a slight chill, but Sania felt her cheeks gradually warming up. She secretly glanced at Jiuxiao beside her and saw that his eyes were gentle and deep, as if they could see through all the little secrets in her heart.

They strolled along the quiet path, bathed in moonlight that draped it in a silvery veil. Sanya's soft footsteps rustled through the fallen leaves, their sound blending with Jiuxiao's footsteps to create a tranquil nocturne.

As soon as they were out of sight, Jiu Xiao eagerly pulled Sania into his arms. He repeated the same methods he'd used on Xiao Yuan... It has to be said, people's constitutions are different; if you had to pinpoint a difference, it would be that Sania had a lot more water...

Fortunately, Jiuxiao had prepared a lot of spare underwear, otherwise Sania would probably have been too ashamed to go back.

That night, Jiuxiao enjoyed the long-awaited feeling of being "embraced on both sides," and his sleep quality improved dramatically. Sania and Xiaoyuan also loved the soft bed he brought from the modern world; compared to their old haystack, the quality was leagues better. So much so that everyone overslept the next morning.

The next day, when the sun was high in the sky, everyone slowly woke up. Sunlight filtered through the cracks in the windows, dappling the room and bringing a warm and languid atmosphere.

Jiuxiao was the first to open his eyes, looking at Sania and Xiaoyuan sleeping soundly beside him, a feeling of indescribable happiness welled up in his heart. The other three girls also woke up one after another, and Jiuxiao greeted them, "Good morning, you little sleepyheads, the sun is already high in the sky."

Everyone responded lazily, got out of bed one after another, and began a new day.

Jiuxiao suggested, "It's been a long time since I combed your hair. Let me serve you princesses today. I also have a gift for you all."

Jiuxiao was referring, of course, to the hairbands he bought for them over there. Besides the ones he had agreed upon with Sania, he had also prepared one for Fate and Xiaoyuan. To maintain harmony within the Crystal Palace, it was essential to treat them equally.

Upon hearing this, everyone showed expressions of surprise and delight, as they were very much looking forward to seeing what gift Jiuxiao would give.

Jiu Xiao took out three beautifully packaged small boxes from her personal space and placed them on the dressing table beside her. Since returning from the modern world, the house was fully furnished.

"Which of you comes first?"

Jiu Xiao patted the back of the chair in front of the dressing table and asked casually, like a highly skilled Tony waiting for his first customer.

The three girls exchanged glances, then gave the first opportunity to the youngest, Fate, followed by Xiaoyuan, and finally Sania. Jiuxiao was very skilled at...

He picked up a comb and began to brush through Fate's long, smooth, golden hair. His touch was gentle and skillful, each stroke seemingly possessing a magical power, making Fate's hair even more lustrous and beautiful. Fate closed her eyes, enjoying this rare moment of tranquility and pampering, a blissful smile spreading across her face.

Next, Jiu Xiao turned to Xiao Yuan. Her hair was much shorter than Fate's, but much more lively and playful. Jiu Xiao carefully combed it, occasionally using her fingers to gently adjust the direction of the strands, making Xiao Yuan's hairstyle look even cuter. Xiao Yuan stared wide-eyed at herself in the mirror, her heart filled with admiration for Jiu Xiao's skill.

Finally, it was Sania's turn. Her silver hair was like a ray of silvery moonlight. Jiuxiao carefully combed her hair, pausing from time to time to gaze into her star-like eyes, as if trying to etch this moment into his heart forever. Sania felt Jiuxiao's tenderness and focus, her cheeks flushed slightly, and an unprecedented sweetness and shyness welled up in her heart.

After styling the three women's hair, Jiu Xiao picked up the three exquisite little boxes from the dressing table and opened them one by one. Inside were three distinctive hair ribbons: a black ribbon for Fate, which complemented her long golden hair; a pink ribbon for Xiao Yuan, which perfectly matched her innocent personality; and a dark blue ribbon for Sania, which was both elegant and charming.

"These are specially selected for you. I hope you like them," Jiuxiao said with a smile.

Looking at the pink headband on her head, Xiaoyuan asked somewhat uncertainly, "Isn't it a bit too flashy?"

Jiuxiao shook his head slightly, his eyes full of admiration.

"Where is it flashy? I think pink suits you perfectly, just like your innocent and lovely personality."

Chapter 80 Tangyuan Juice

Upon hearing Jiu Xiao's praise, Xiao Yuan's cheeks instantly flushed crimson. She lowered her head, twirling her pink hair with her fingers, and remained silent.

Fate and Sania couldn't help but laugh as they watched Xiaoyuan's shy expression. Sania's silver hair shone even brighter against the blue headband. She winked and said mischievously to Xiaoyuan, "Look, Jiuxiao looks at you like he wants to eat you up. Don't be modest."

Xiaoyuan's face turned even redder. She looked up, gave Sania a reproachful look, and whispered, "No, Sania is very cute too..."

Fate gently chimed in, "Yes, Sister Xiaoyuan, this pink headband really suits you and makes you look even cuter. Besides, it's a token of Brother Jiuxiao's affection, so we can't let him down."

Watching the three girls playfully bickering and praising each other, Jiu Xiao felt a strange sensation welling up inside him. He had never imagined that his simple act could bring them such joy and happiness. This feeling of being needed and relied upon made him feel exceptionally fulfilled.

"Alright, you three beauties, stop praising each other. We still have a lot to do today."

Jiuxiao interrupted their conversation with a smile, then clapped his hands lightly to signal everyone to focus. Fate, Xiaoyuan, and Sania immediately stopped playing around and focused their attention on Jiuxiao.

"Today we're going to install the solar panels I brought, so we can get rid of this primitive lifestyle. The various electrical appliances and heating equipment I brought can also come in handy; I don't think anyone likes to huddle around a fire for warmth all day."

As Jiu Xiao spoke, he opened a box piled in the corner and took out several gleaming solar panels, as well as a series of installation tools and materials.

Sania asked, "What can we do to help you?"

"Okay, you guys go prepare breakfast first, I'll figure out how to assemble this thing."

As soon as Jiuxiao finished speaking, Fate responded enthusiastically, "Okay, Brother Jiuxiao, then let's go prepare breakfast first. What would you like to eat?"

In the past, there were no choices; now there are so many more options to choose from.

Jiuxiao smiled and thought for a moment, then said, "Anything is fine, as long as you make it, I'll like to eat it."

Upon hearing this, the three women smiled sweetly and walked together towards the kitchen. Watching their departing figures, Jiu Xiao's heart was filled with anticipation.

After the meal, Jiu Xiao began installing the solar panels. He carefully studied the instruction manual, operating it as he went, adjusting the angle and position from time to time. Xiao Yuan, Fite, and Sania helped by handing him tools and materials. Although they didn't understand the technology, they did their best to do their part and provide Jiu Xiao with the greatest support.

Jiu Xiao rubbed his throbbing temples. After struggling for a long time, he couldn't say he had made no progress, but rather that the results were incomplete. He had thought it looked quite simple when he watched the technicians assemble it, so why was it so difficult for him to do it himself? He couldn't help but feel a little frustrated.

Sweating profusely, Jiu Xiao looked to the others for help. He had already sent the installation video to the women. Now everyone had a cell phone; Jiu Xiao had bought it for them from the Black Bullet World.

Finally, under the guidance of Fate's magical artifact 'Lightning Battle Axe', the final installation and debugging were completed. It can only be said that it is a high-level AI. The whole process was smooth and efficient. Even Jiuxiao couldn't help but look at Fate's 'Lightning Battle Axe' with newfound respect.

The installation and debugging weren't the end of the story; the wiring still needed to be laid. Jiuxiao had obtained relevant certifications and had some work experience in his previous life, so laying the wiring wasn't difficult for him. He led the three girls, explaining how to wire and connect the wires while skillfully operating the machine.

It has to be said that Jiuxiao really enjoys showing off his skills in front of the girls, and seeing their admiring eyes gives him a great sense of accomplishment. Fate, Xiaoyuan, and Sania also cooperate with Jiuxiao very well, occasionally echoing him or asking some seemingly naive but thought-provoking questions, making Jiuxiao's explanation process full of fun.

After a day of hard work, the solar panel system was finally operational. The moment Jiuxiao pressed the switch, all the lights in the cabin suddenly illuminated, marking Jiuxiao and his team's entry into the electrical age. This is true leadership!

"We did it! Lord Jiuxiao, you're amazing!" Xiaoyuan clapped her hands, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Sania exclaimed, "With this, we no longer have to worry about the darkness and cold of the night."

Jiuxiao smiled as he looked at them, a sense of satisfaction welling up inside him. He gently patted the dust off his hands and said, "This is all thanks to everyone's hard work. Without your help, I wouldn't have been able to complete this task."

Fate gently stroked the 'Lightning Axe' on her chest and said proudly, "Thanks to the Lightning Axe, we were able to complete the installation so quickly. Thank you, Lightning Axe."

The Thunder Axe flickered almost imperceptibly, as if in response to its master's gratitude.

With the advent of electricity, the various appliances Jiu Xiao brought could finally be put to use. The refrigerator began humming, providing a constant low-temperature environment for the stored food; the washing machine also roared to life, solving the tedious task of hand-washing clothes...

Although the temperature here has dropped considerably, the daytime sunshine is abundant. The solar panels not only meet the daily electricity needs but also store excess power for emergencies. Jiu Xiao is considering whether to add more battery packs to further expand the power reserve, given that the island's population will definitely increase in the future. Infrastructure development must come first, and Jiu Xiao already has a plan in mind.

These modern devices transformed Jiu Xiao and his companions' "wilderness survival" into an island vacation. The originally harsh living environment was completely transformed by the combination of technology and ingenuity. Jiu Xiao even painted the exterior walls and roof of the bamboo house with waterproof paint, making the bamboo house not only more sturdy and durable but also adding a touch of modernity and greatly reducing the risk of leaks.

With their basic needs met, Jiu Xiao and Fite brought back the shipwreck treasure they had hidden in the bay. The two large chests of gold coins dazzled Jiu Xiao's eyes, and the girls were speechless with shock at the sudden wealth before them.

Xiao Yuan covered her mouth, her eyes wide open, as if she had witnessed the most unbelievable thing in the world. Sania, on the other hand, looked incredulous, gently stroking the gold coins with both hands, feeling their heavy texture, her heart filled with complex emotions.

Seeing their surprised expressions, Jiu Xiao couldn't help but burst into laughter. He patted everyone on the shoulder and said, "Hahaha, I didn't realize you were all such little money-grubbers!"

No one refuted Jiu Xiao's words; after all, who wouldn't like shiny gold coins?

After completing all the preparations, Jiu Xiao completely entered "lazy mode." "I've worked so hard for so long, can't I at least enjoy life?" he thought. Aside from doing some basic training and routine maintenance with everyone, Jiu Xiao mostly spent his time lying on the deck chair outside the bamboo house, enjoying the warm sunshine and gentle sea breeze. Occasionally, he'd tease Xiao Yuan as she passed by, watching her blushing face, yet unable to forcefully refuse—it was irresistible.

As a result, he was often criticized by Sania.

"Jiuxiao, don't you get tired of doing these lewd things to us every day?"

Jiuxiao simply chuckled, unmoved. He retorted, "That's one of life's greatest pleasures, Sania. Besides, you never say that when it's your turn..."

Sania rolled her eyes at him, pretending to be angry as she turned away, ignoring Jiu Xiao. But the slight blush on her face betrayed her; although they were practically an "old married couple," Jiu Xiao had always refrained from taking the final step. She understood that this was Jiu Xiao's way of protecting them.

As time went by, everyone adapted to this leisurely life. Jiu Xiao even had Fate take her fishing at the beach. Adhering to the principle that a fisherman never comes home empty-handed, when he didn't catch any fish, Jiu Xiao would have Fate unleash lightning directly into the sea to electrocute fish for dinner. Although this practice was somewhat "cheating," on this secluded island, they didn't need to be bound by worldly rules and moral constraints; they could simply follow their own inner joy and contentment.

That day, as Jiu Xiao was taking a nap on his recliner as usual, a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind.

[Congratulations, host, on completing the first stage of the main quest: 'Survive for 120 days in an unknown world.' You are rewarded with a new magic: Plunder. Please check your account.]

Jiuxiao suddenly opened his eyes, a hint of surprise flashing within them. Plunder? That sounds like an incredibly awesome skill.

[Main Quest Phase Two Unlocked: Increase the island's population to over 100. Quest Description: Thanks to your efforts, the island now has its first house. To make this isolated island more prosperous, please attract more people to settle here. Reward: Unknown.]

Jiu Xiao sat up straight, pondering his new mission. Increasing the island's population to over 100 should be easy; he could easily bring back more than 100 lolis from the Black Bullet World. The only problem was ensuring adequate supplies and basic infrastructure; otherwise, he couldn't expect them to suffer here.

After examining the newly acquired skill, Jiuxiao discovered that this "plunder" skill was a bit unorthodox.

Plunder: Can be used on members of the opposite sex with whom you have a high affinity rating (over 80) through close contact. Gain one of their abilities or attributes. The plundered ability or attribute will not disappear; the higher the affinity rating, the easier it is for the ability to take effect.

This "intimate contact" is quite suggestive, but it's unclear how intimate it should go. Holding hands or a kiss is fine, but if it needs to go any further... looking at Fate exercising in the distance, that would be too much.

Thinking of this, Jiu Xiao decided to conduct an experiment. He stood up and randomly selected a "lucky audience member"—yes, it's you, Slowpoke! It's definitely not because you're easy to bully!

Jiu Xiao tiptoed closer to Xiao Yuan, who was leisurely sunbathing nearby. Xiao Yuan was an adorable and gentle little animal that everyone on the island loved. But today, Jiu Xiao was going to do something very "outrageous" to her.

Jiu Xiao covered Xiao Yuan's pink lips, who was resting with her eyes closed, and let out a strange laugh, like an elder of the Soul Palace.

"Hehehe, Xiaoyuan, why don't you come with me?"