Chapter 2354: S-Class Guide Forced Love 39

Large-scale ruins clearance operation, You Zan was responsible for leading an elite scout squad deep into the A-level contamination zone.

The battle was unusually fierce, facing the siege of several mutant aberrations, You Zan blocked a blow strong enough to shatter alloy with his arm guard to protect his flank teammates.

The clear sound of breaking bone was not conspicuous amid the chaotic battlefield, but the oddly twisted angle showed how severe it was, not to mention the various bleeding spots on You Zan's body.

You Zan's body swayed slightly, but the next second his eyes turned colder, he backhandedly drew the short blade at his waist and stabbed it into the aberration's core, the motion clean and decisive, still ruthless.

The surrounding scouts drew in a breath of cold air.

Just watching it hurt!

Yet their captain didn't even frown.

Mission over, returning to the high tower medical area.

The huge treatment chamber was brightly lit, injured soldiers grimaced as they received bone setting, suturing, and soothing spray from the mechanical arms.

Moans and gasps rose and fell.

You Zan sat in the corner treatment chair, letting the mechanical arm handle the complex fixation bracket on his arm.

His face showed little expression, as if the arm being manipulated wasn't his own.

Occasionally his gaze flickered with a barely perceptible impatience toward the tightly closed door of the medical area.

Until the door was finally pushed open, Jin Chen strode in.

All the new recruits thought their captain would, just like on the battlefield earlier, give a cool nod or report the mission status or something.

The veteran soldiers had already consciously turned their backs to the wall.

All that could be seen was that the usually expressionless, steel-boned Captain You Zan, the moment he saw Jin Chen, turned down the corners of his mouth and let out a hum full of grievance.

Then, under the astonished gaze of the new recruits whose jaws had dropped, their S-Class War God captain who didn't even blink at losing a hand, like a kid who'd been bullied outside and finally saw his parents, sat motionless, tilted his head, and rubbed it against Councilor Jin Chen's lower abdomen.

Jin Chen raised his hand, his broad palm covering You Zan's fluffy head, gently rubbing it, his voice low and gentle: "Does it still hurt?"

You Zan immediately buried his head deeper, humming through his nose, his voice muffled: "It hurts… it hurts so much I could die."

Inside the medical area, an eerie silence fell instantly.

The new soldiers who had just been wailing forgot to shout about pain, all focusing in unison on that oblivious pair in the corner.

Soldiers: "……"

So this is what you're like as a captain!

But the treatment still had to continue.

The mechanical arm emitted a faint buzz, carefully treating You Zan's complex fixation bracket on his arm, precisely realigning the almost completely shattered bone.

Jin Chen stood beside You Zan's treatment chair, his tall frame casting a reassuring shadow; his long fingers were not idle, with thin calluses gently kneading You Zan's earlobe, a practiced motion, his steady spiritual power like a trickle silently easing the dull pain from the bone setting.

"Hold on, it'll be fine soon."

Jin Chen's voice was low as he focused on the mechanical arm's operation, ensuring nothing went wrong.

Feeling Jin Chen's soothing, You Zan's tightly furrowed brows relaxed a little.

Jin Chen's gaze lifted from You Zan's arm, sweeping lightly over the other soldiers receiving treatment in the therapy chamber.

Those new recruits who had just been dumbfounded by seeing their captain act cute were swept over by that calm yet oppressive gaze, instantly feeling a chill on the back of their necks.

Each one instantly, as if a switch had been flipped, lowered their heads in unison, averted their eyes, pretending to be intensely studying the ceiling or floor patterns, not daring to breathe.

Very good.

Jin Chen satisfiedly withdrew his gaze, and like magic pulled out a delicately packaged cupcake from the inner pocket of his coat.

Pale yellow cream dotted with bright strawberries, exuding a tempting sweet fragrance.

Jin Chen naturally scooped a small piece of strawberry-topped cake with a spoon and brought it to You Zan's lips: "Open up."

You Zan's eyes lit up instantly as he slipped that small piece of sweetness into his mouth, as if injected with some miraculous painkiller; his tightly pressed lips relaxed, even curving slightly into a satisfied arc.

He was like a cat waiting to be fed, eyes unblinking fixed on Jin Chen's hand, waiting for the next spoonful.

Jin Chen fed him spoon by spoon patiently, neither hurried nor slow.

Whenever You Zan tilted his head slightly back while swallowing, exposing his neck, Jin Chen's fingers would naturally slide down, pinching the soft flesh at the back of his neck or gently rubbing his still-warm earlobe, making You Zan sigh with comfort as all pain and discomfort were cast to the clouds.

One cupcake was soon finished.

Jin Chen wiped the cream off the corner of You Zan's mouth.

You Zan, still wanting more, licked his lips, looked up at Jin Chen, and muttered softly: "They all saw that."

Eating cake, and being fed by someone, this totally doesn't fit his S-Class War God persona!

Hearing that, Jin Chen gave a soft hum: "They'll forget."

Soldiers: "……"

A cold sweat instantly broke out on their backs.

They immediately began nodding their heads like pecking chicks, their eyes utterly sincere.

We didn't see anything!

You Zan wanted to laugh at their exaggerated reaction, but moving his arm hurt, so he sucked in a small breath.

He moved his arm that was fixed in the brace, feeling the restraint uncomfortable, frowned slightly, as if remembering something, and his uninjured hand clumsily probed inside the inner pocket of his combat uniform.

Jin Chen watched his somewhat clumsy motions, about to help, when he saw You Zan pull out something.

A palm-sized crystal, unusually clear and pure, with an inner glow like flowing nebulae of pale blue light, refracted brilliance under the medical area's lights.

At a glance it was a rare mineral found deep in the ruins of this mission.

You Zan handed the crystal to Jin Chen, his eyes holding a hint of anticipation: "Here, a gift."

He paused, his gaze wandering, and offhandedly said, "When we were on separate missions… I heard other soldiers say to bring a little trinket to cheer up the guide…"

You Zan said while mentally cursing himself, "This excuse sounds really stupid!"

But he just felt that since other guides get pampered, Jin Chen must too.

Jin Chen looked at the crystal resting in You Zan's palm, emitting a warm glow, and at You Zan's obvious concern yet affected nonchalance of pretending to have just picked it up, his heart instantly turned to mush.

He reached out and solemnly took the tiny crystal.

His fingertips touched the warm skin of You Zan's palm, he scratched it lightly, then held the crystal in his palm, feeling its weighty affection.

"It's very pretty; I really like it."

You Zan stared at Jin Chen; seeing that he truly liked it, he finally satisfied himself by burying his face back in.

Jin Chen carefully put away the crystal, then reached out his hand to You Zan and asked, "Going home?"

"Home!"

You Zan nodded immediately, without hesitation.

He tried to brace himself on the chair's armrest to stand up, but perhaps due to blood loss combined with the restraint's binding, or perhaps the weakness after that wave of intense pain, his motion to rise was too abrupt; his vision instantly went black, his body swayed uncontrollably, and he fell straight into Jin Chen's arms.

Jin Chen, quick-eyed and quick-handed, steadily caught him and held him in a full embrace.

You Zan buried his face in Jin Chen's neck, gasped a few times rapidly, and the dizziness slowly faded.

He rubbed hard against Jin Chen's embrace, and only after ten or so seconds did he regain his strength.

"All right."

Jin Chen helped him stand straight, carefully confirming he had no other discomfort, then said, "Let's go."

You Zan leaned against Jin Chen's side, with him supporting part of his weight as they walked out.

Having just taken two steps, it seemed he remembered the most important thing; he walked while turning his head sideways, openly desiring, and whispered a request.

"I want to sleep, and I also want your guide substance."

That tone was both justified and utterly like a spoiled child.

Jin Chen was amused by the teasing, and kissed the corner of You Zan's eye.

"Good child."

"I'll give you everything."

You Zan looked at him and smiled; his heart felt warm and fuzzy, the pain in his arm was gone, he walked lazily, leaning against Jin Chen's shoulder and shuffling forward.

【Detected Villain Blackening Value -4, total 0!】