Apocalypse: Resources consumed by women will be returned ten thousandfold.

--Translated by likesnovel--

Everyone trembled in fear, and not a single person dared to say a word.

Jiang Fan smiled faintly and said,

"Since none of you want to talk, forget it. As for those assigned to cut grass, get back to work immediately. Before 5:00 PM, each of you must deliver 100 kilograms of grass to the 27th floor. No exceptions."

The expressions of the men responsible for cutting grass changed instantly.

No one dared to take another break. They grabbed their knives, sickles, and whatever tools they could find before rushing downstairs to continue working.

At that moment, Jiang Fan suddenly reached out, grabbed Tian Tian by the collar, and lifted her into the air.

A playful smile appeared on his face.

"Tian Tian, did you really think your disguise was that perfect?"

Tian Tian froze. She had been about to struggle free, but the moment she heard those words, she stopped.

"Huh? How do you know me? No... wait! You've got the wrong person!"

What a naive girl...

Jiang Fan chuckled softly and reached into his pocket.

The next second, a bottle of purified water appeared in his hand as if by magic.

With a squeeze, the bottle burst open, sending water splashing over Tian Tian's head.

The petite girl, barely over 150 centimeters tall, quickly covered her head with both hands. Her legs kicked wildly in midair, barely touching the ground.

"Hey! What are you doing?!"

Jiang Fan didn't answer.

Instead, he soaked her face completely and rubbed it several times.

The makeup covering her appearance gradually washed away.

Before long, the ordinary-looking middle-aged woman was gone.

In her place stood a cute and lively young girl with sparkling eyes and an energetic expression.

Jiang Fan nodded in satisfaction.

"That's more like it."

"You're coming with me."

The surrounding survivors were stunned speechless.

Who would have thought that the middle-aged woman was actually a beautiful young girl?

And Jiang Fan had seen through the disguise from the very beginning!

This guy's luck was unbelievable!

The men were so jealous they could almost cough up blood, but none of them dared make a sound.

Jiang Fan smiled, picked Tian Tian up, and headed back upstairs.

Tian Tian's face turned pale with fear.

"What are you going to do to me?! Let me go! I can give you money! Just let me leave!"

The image of Jiang Fan killing someone moments earlier was still fresh in her mind.

Her heart pounded so hard it felt like it would burst out of her chest.

Jiang Fan shook his head.

"What use is money these days?"

Tian Tian's eyes reddened, and tears began to form.

"Waaah... Please don't! I'm only 18! I don't even want a boyfriend yet!"

"A boyfriend?"

Jiang Fan let out a mocking laugh.

Then he flicked her forehead hard.

Thump!

"Oww!"

Tian Tian immediately covered her forehead, tears welling in her eyes.

"Please let me go..."

Jiang Fan was starting to lose patience.

"If you keep crying, I'll strip you naked and throw you off the building."

Tian Tian instantly went rigid.

(＞﹏＜。)!!

The mouth that had been ready to cry shut completely in less than a second.

She didn't dare make another sound.

Jiang Fan carried her all the way to Tang Xuerou's apartment.

The door opened.

Tang Xuerou looked at the girl in his arms with surprise.

"And this is...?"

Jiang Fan answered casually,

"Your new little sister."

Several young women inside the apartment poked their heads out curiously.

When Tian Tian saw so many beautiful women inside, she immediately understood.

This guy must be some kind of pervert!

She was doomed!

But after observing for a while, she noticed something strange.

The women all looked healthy, cheerful, and full of life.

None of them seemed abused, threatened, or forced into anything.

The fear in her heart eased slightly.

Even so, she made one last desperate attempt.

"Y-You think doing this will make me fall for you?!"

Jiang Fan replied indifferently,

"Don't overestimate yourself."

"Why would I want your heart?"

"Besides, from now on, whatever I tell you to do, that's exactly what you'll do."

Tian Tian's face instantly turned bright red.

"Y-You! You! You!"

At that moment, she wished she could open a dimensional portal and escape immediately.

Unfortunately, she had no confidence she could break free from this man's control.

In the end, all she could do was grit her teeth and endure it.

Then, Jiang Fan suddenly pulled out a huge pile of snacks.

Potato chips.

Chocolate bars.

Crispy roasted seaweed.

Beef jerky.

And more.

He held them out in front of her.

"Want some?"

Tian Tian's eyes widened instantly.

Her pupils shrank in shock.

In a world where food had become a precious resource, snacks like these were treasures that ordinary survivors could only dream of tasting again.

...

A notification suddenly rang in Jiang Fan's ears.

**[Ding! 7 days ago, Tian Tian consumed 1 Enlightenment Fruit - Subspace Teleportation. Bonus reward activated: 600 additional fruits. All items have been stored in your Personal Space.]**

Jiang Fan's eyes lit up instantly.

Found it!

Without hesitation, he pulled out a black fruit from his Personal Space and swallowed it.

**[Enlightenment Fruit (Subspace Teleportation)]**

**Star Rating: 7 Stars**

**Effect:** Grants the ability to travel through subspace dimensions. Consuming additional fruits of the same type has a chance to increase the star rating of the ability.

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**[Subspace Teleportation - 7 Stars]**

* Open a dimensional gate and teleport to any location within 1,000 meters.

* Maximum usage: 2 times per day.

* Create a Dimensional Anchor within a range of 100 meters.

* Maximum usage: 1 time per day.

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7 Stars!

It was actually a 7-Star ability!

Jiang Fan was stunned.

He had consumed hundreds, if not thousands, of ability fruits before, yet he had never obtained a 7-Star ability.

But this fruit started at 7 Stars from the very beginning.

As expected of a teleportation-type power.

Its rating was ridiculously high.

Tian Tian tilted her head and asked innocently,

"You have ability fruits too?"

The moment the words left her mouth, she realized how stupid the question sounded.

After all, anyone who could lift her so effortlessly was obviously an ability user as well.

Jiang Fan chuckled.

"Just stay with me."

"I guarantee you'll never have to worry about food or water again."

"That includes ability fruits."

Naturally, Tian Tian didn't believe him.

"Hmph! Do you think I'm 3 years old?"

Jiang Fan casually flipped his hand.

A handful of black lychee-like fruits instantly appeared in his palm.

Tian Tian's mouth fell open.

Her eyes widened into perfect circles.

"W-What?! Why do you have so many?!"

Of course, Jiang Fan didn't bother explaining.

He simply popped several fruits into his mouth and ate them.

After finishing one handful, he flipped his hand again.

Another handful appeared.

Tian Tian was completely speechless.

"Is this... magic?"

"Personal Space."

Jiang Fan answered casually before continuing to eat.

After consuming more than 20 Enlightenment Fruits - Subspace Teleportation, a familiar notification finally appeared.

**[Ding! Subspace Teleportation has been upgraded to 8 Stars!]**

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**[Subspace Teleportation - 8 Stars]**

* Open a dimensional gate and teleport to any location within 5,000 meters.

* Maximum usage: 10 times per day.

* Create a Dimensional Anchor within a range of 1,000 meters.

* Maximum usage: 2 times per day.

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5 kilometers!

10 uses per day!

The difference between 8 Stars and 7 Stars was immediately obvious.

Jiang Fan smiled in satisfaction.

Then he gently patted Tian Tian's head and pointed toward the mountain of snacks on the table.

"Eat as much as you want."

"They're all yours."

Tian Tian's eyes sparkled instantly.

She lunged at the pile of snacks like a kitten spotting a basket of dried fish.

"Wow!"

Notifications immediately began appearing one after another.

**[Ding! Tian Tian consumed 1 pack of beef jerky. Bonus reward activated: 600 additional packs. All items have been stored in your Personal Space.]**

**[Ding! Tian Tian consumed 1 bag of potato chips. Bonus reward activated: 600 additional bags. All items have been stored in your Personal Space.]**

...

Jiang Fan smiled.

"Go ahead and eat."

"We'll talk after you're full."

With that, he turned around and left the room.

The moment the door closed behind him, Tian Tian's eyes darted around.

She immediately ripped the pillowcase off a pillow and frantically stuffed every snack she could find into it.

Afterward, she quickly tore open a blue dimensional film.

A dimensional rift appeared before her.

Inside the empty subspace world, the Dimensional Anchor she had left at home shone brightly like a torch in the darkness.

Joy filled her face.

Without wasting a second, she selected the anchor as her destination.

Then she jumped straight into the dimensional gate.

"Hehe!"

"You really thought catching me would be that easy?"

"No chance!"

But the instant she turned around to look back—

Her entire body froze.

Because Jiang Fan was leaning casually against the doorway.

Watching her with the expression of someone enjoying a particularly entertaining show.

Tian Tian let out a terrified scream.

"AHHH!"

Her footing slipped.

The next moment, she tumbled directly into the dimensional exit.

Jiang Fan chuckled softly.

"Trying to run away?"

He casually waved his hand through the air.

Instantly, a massive blue dimensional film more than 1.5 meters in diameter appeared before him.

Jiang Fan stepped inside without the slightest hurry.

Before long, he spotted Tian Tian's Dimensional Anchor as well.

A smile slowly spread across his lips.

He selected the same destination.

Then he calmly stepped through the dimensional gate...

...as if he were taking a leisurely stroll through his own backyard.