Chapter 66: The Joy of the Machine Spirit, Breaking Limits, Signature
"Dreaming?" Lin Feng was momentarily surprised. Last night, after an intense evening with Jiang Yuner, Chen Yanyan, who had just recovered, eagerly pulled him into another round of intimate study.
Late into the night, mindful of her well-being, Lin Feng didn't exert his full strength initially, given his physique was more than twice hers at 119 points. To him, Chen Yanyan was a delicate lamb, unable to withstand his full vigor.
Yet, perhaps feeling threatened by Jiang Yuner, or maybe out of jealousy, she wanted to express herself loudly and passionately. So Lin Feng let go, and after they finished a long novel together, Chen Yanyan fell into a deep sleep from exhaustion.
Now, as she clung to him, she recounted her strange dream, awakening from sleep:
"I dreamed about this camper. It had so many weapons and cannons, and I had to assemble them like in a construction game."
"Then I controlled them, placing them on the camper—three in front, three behind, two on each side, and finally, the three autocannons on the rooftop lookout..."
As Chen Yanyan spoke, her eyes cleared from confusion to realization, and then a hint of panic flashed across her face:
"When I finished, I realized the autocannons and ten mandibles are the real materials from the camper!"
"I was confused and tried to wake myself up, but it felt like I was sinking into a bottomless black lake until I lost consciousness."
She shivered, hugging Lin Feng tighter: "Then I woke up just after you left."
"After waking, my ability activated, connecting me to the camper. And guess what..."
Lin Feng smiled, already piecing together the situation from his omniscient perspective. He reassured her:
"I guess the camper now matches your dream modifications exactly."
Chen Yanyan's eyes widened in alarm, trembling at the impossibility before her, fearing the unknown.
"Yes! It's exactly like my dream!"
"Could it have been real, not just a dream?"
Hesitant, she pinched her cheek to verify reality, yelping softly. She reached for Lin Feng's belt, seeking further confirmation, but he gently stopped her.
Lin Feng coughed lightly, caressing her face, speaking seriously:
"It's all real—your dream and what's happening now."
"This camper changed through my fusion and your subconscious control."
"Don't worry. As long as the outcome is good, it's fine."
Chen Yanyan nodded, realizing she might have overstepped. The camper was Lin Feng's domain, and she felt she had intruded on his plans. She quickly apologized:
"Sorry... I'm so sorry..."
Touched by her humility, Lin Feng sighed, lifting her chin to meet his gaze:
"It's okay, really."
"You're my woman now; you don't need to live so cautiously. Be careful in actions, but this wasn't your fault, and I wouldn't blame you."
"I'm not capricious. Your instinctive control impressed me, and I think the camper is pleased too."
"Now stop worrying. Let's see what it can do!"
He kissed her deeply, calming her nerves. Revived, Chen Yanyan walked to the bathroom, her steps light and lively.
Lin Feng sat in contemplation. He had granted her control, yet didn't expect her abilities to influence the camper's transformation so profoundly. Her bond exceeded his, the original owner, which shouldn't have happened, especially without leveling up.
When she returned in his oversized shirt, he scanned her with his appraisal skill, revealing:
"Chen Yanyan, Lv10/19"
"HP: 60, Physique: 56, Spirit: 61"
"Awakened Ability: Mechanical Pioneer (Remote control of machinery within range)"
"Evaluation: Through deep interaction with the host, she gained significantly. The bond with the camper deepened, and the machine spirit rejoiced. Physique +1, Spirit +1 (Breaking Limit)"
The analysis clarified everything. Their intense night had benefited her, increasing both her Physique and Spirit by one point.
Was this the reward for insatiable curiosity?
Reflecting on the breaking limit, Lin Feng realized her Spirit surpassed the Lv10 cap of 60, reaching 61—hence the machine spirit's joy and her ability to oversee the camper's transformation.
Lin Feng had only seen one other surpass a stat cap: Jiang Yuner, with her rare mind control ability at Lv7. Her Spirit exceeded the typical cap of 40, hitting 50, comparable to Lv9's limit.
This explained her charm's potency and why ordinary enhancers couldn't resist her subtle influence.
But Lin Feng pondered further: if Chen Yanyan's and Jiang Yuner's breaking limits weren't rare flukes, but achievable phenomena, could there be a path for Lv19 peak awakeners to unlock Lv20 powers early?
Like the warmth Lin Feng felt during his Lv4 and Lv7 upgrades, boosting his physical attributes.
Such a path could empower awakeners against mid-tier bugs at Lv20 and above.
Seeing Lin Feng deep in thought, Chen Yanyan quietly left to prepare a hearty brunch in the kitchen.
Time passed, and Lin Feng's phone rang. It was Qin Hu:
"Hey, ready for the filming task? The elite squad is on its way to the service area."
"Oh, the leader is Major Cheng Zhan, whom you met at the banquet."
"Ignore Jiang Yuner if you want, but keep Cheng on your side. He might stay and help fend off the bugs."
"Lastly, if you can, get me a few autographs from the superstar. Anything personal would be even better."
Lin Feng was intrigued by the first part, but the last request made him frown:
"Why not get your own autographs? With your rank, wouldn't it be easier?"
Qin Hu chuckled wryly:
"She's quite aloof, and unlike you, I'm bound by regulations."
"If she complains to the oversight committee, I'd be in trouble!"
"Help me out. My daughter found out and is eager for it."
"As her uncle, consider it a gift for her."
Lin Feng shrugged, spotting a black sheer shawl left behind from last night. He grinned slightly and agreed:
"Alright, I'll try."
"Not many things can make me bow..."
"Afterward, send me some extra ammo."
Chen Yanyan's earlier data error has been corrected, ensuring no plot disruption.
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