Apocalypse: Everyone Levels Up, I Return to the Time Before the Server Opened-Chapter 86

Chapter 86: The Girl Who Fears Thunder!

Ye Qiu had no idea how he swung that sword.

In that mysterious moment, it was as if he had become the sword itself.

His entire soul, body, and spirit fused completely into the refined steel sword in his hand — unstoppable and resolute!

In his vision, there was nothing but the black Trial Sword Stone on the platform. It was huge as an elephant.

When he slashed forward, he could clearly feel it: all his strength, physique, spirit, even his agility. All of it was poured into that one strike and completely drained from his body.

Finally…

Pfft!

As Ye Qiu regained consciousness, he felt a thick metallic taste in his throat. He opened his mouth and spat out a large mouthful of blood!

His vision blurred.

In that final moment, a system notification rang in his mind.

[Ding! Congratulations on completing the system mission “Join the Sword Sect.” Rewards: +100 freely allocatable stat points, +500 skill stat points, +20,000 experience, title “Official Member of the Sword Sect.]

[Ding! You have comprehended a new skill on your own: ‘Enter Sword.’]

After the two notifications, everything before Ye Qiu went pitch black.

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In the real world…

Evening had fallen.

Su Xintong was sitting quietly on a chair nearby, not moving around aimlessly.

She browsed news on her phone, occasionally chatting with someone, and from time to time, looked over toward the bed.

“This guy really has nerves of steel,” she muttered, glancing at the IV bag that was almost empty.

She hesitated. Should she wake Ye Qiu up? Or just pull out the needle for him?

But just then…

Crack!

A flash of lightning lit up the sky outside.

Moments later, thunder roared.

Rumble Rumble!

Su Xintong shrieked and instinctively crouched down, covering her ears.

She was terrified of thunder.

The rain began pouring down.

Su Xintong, holding back her panic, called out softly, “Ye… Ye Qiu…”

But there was no response.

She walked over to the bed and gently shook Ye Qiu.

And then…

Pfft!

Ye Qiu’s eyes suddenly snapped open. He opened his mouth and vomited a mouthful of blood right onto Su Xintong!

“Ahhh!”

This time, she was utterly terrified. Her face drained of color, screaming in shock.

Ye Qiu, pale and weak, glanced at her and growled, “Shut up! Stop screaming!”

Even speaking made him short of breath.

That final sword strike had drained nearly all his strength and will.

Enter Sword…

Indeed, an incredibly powerful skill, but the aftereffects were just as terrifying.

[Enter Sword (Lv. 1): 1/100,000. When activated, all physical and mental strength is poured into the sword, unleashing the strongest blow. Ignores physical defense.]

[Note: During this state, the user becomes one with the sword. After the strike, the sword is damaged, and the user suffers injuries proportional to the damage dealt.]

“You, you…” Beside him, Su Xintong was trembling with fear.

Ye Qiu saw how shaken she was, and with a slight smirk, feigned anger, “Don’t you know I’m a patient?”

He gave a few deliberate coughs, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth like he was saying: See what you did by shaking a patient like me? You made it worse!

“I… I didn’t mean to…” Su Xintong burst into tears, guilt written all over her face.

“Uh… she’s actually crying?” Ye Qiu tilted his head and saw the teary-eyed girl with sobs spilling out like broken beads.

A wave of guilt washed over him.

Did I take the joke too far?

He quickly tried to comfort her, “It’s not your fault, really. Wait, what are you doing?”

He saw her grabbing her phone, about to make a call.

Still sniffling, Su Xintong said anxiously, “I’m calling 120, getting an ambulance!”

Ye Qiu, who had regained a bit of strength, quickly sat up and snatched the phone away.

“I’m not going to the hospital!” he said firmly.

Su Xintong froze, confused.

Ye Qiu explained with clear rejection, “I hate hospitals!”

She suddenly remembered what her father Su Huazhi had mentioned before: Ye Qiu’s parents passed away in a hospital, so he had a natural aversion to them.

“But you’re seriously hurt…” Su Xintong was still worried.

Her clothes and the bed were stained with the blood Ye Qiu had just vomited. She was scared.

What if he suddenly… died? Would that make her an accomplice?

The more she thought about it, the more frightened she became.

So while Ye Qiu was distracted, she quickly snatched her phone back only to discover…

The battery was dead.

“Do you have a charger? Type-C?” she asked.

Ye Qiu pointed to a switch nearby and pressed it. Nothing happened.

He sighed. “Power goes out here every time there’s heavy rain. The fuse box is old, and the neighborhood is scheduled for demolition. We’ll just have to make do.”

Su Xintong paused, then asked, “What about your phone?”

Ye Qiu groaned. “Class president, instead of arguing, how about pouring me a glass of water?”

“Oh, right!” she said, hurrying off.

But after searching for a while, she couldn’t find a kettle. The tap water was outside in the yard.

Eventually, under Ye Qiu’s guidance, she opened the fridge and grabbed a drink, only to bring back a bottle of mineral water.

Like a little class monitor, she lectured, “Soda’s unhealthy. You should drink more water.”

Ye Qiu sighed, took the water, and chugged it down.

Afterward, Su Xintong asked nervously, “Are you really okay?”

Ye Qiu nodded. “I’m fine.”

Still not convinced, she said, “How about I call a doctor I know, my aunt.”

Ye Qiu shook his head again. “I’m really fine. But if you’re that worried, why not cook me some instant noodles? I’m starving.”

“No, that’s not nutritious.” Su Xintong perked up. “I saw you had groceries in the fridge. I’ll cook you a proper meal!”

Ye Qiu blinked in surprise.

A girl who knows how to cook in this day and age?

Before he could say anything, Su Xintong was already busying herself in the kitchen.

Crack!

Another bolt of lightning flashed, followed by loud thunder.

Whoosh!

Su Xintong instantly squatted down, hands over her ears.

Ye Qiu stared, stunned.

A long moment passed, and only the sound of rain remained.

Su Xintong finally stood up, blushing deeply.

How embarrassing!

After calming herself, she turned to Ye Qiu, and said seriously, “You’re not allowed to tell anyone in the class group what happened here, got it?”

Ye Qiu waved it off. “Relax. I’m not that bored.”

But Su Xintong huffed. “Not that bored? Weren’t you the one who posted in the class chat telling me not to shower at school?”

Her face reddened further.

Her body was filthy, covered in the blood Ye Qiu had just vomited.

She obviously had to wash up.

But the problem was where would she wash?

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