Rebirth of MC Chpt 1 - 101 (unedited translation)

Chapter 63: Highway robbery

When Huo Zaiyuan's inner energy recovers to the point he regains consciousness, it's already early morning of the second day. Body bogged down by fatigue, meridian feeling empty and only a sliver of spiritual energy within him, this sort of feeling is extremely uncomfortable.

"Mmm..." A low groan slips pass his lips, Huo Zaiyuan's eyebrows draw together slightly, eyelashes flickering for a while before he eventually opens his eyes.

"Good morning, Sleeping Prince." Long Zhanye's handsome visage hovers above Huo Zaiyuan, so close their noses almost brush.

"Older brother Long..." Huo Zaiyuan jerks in surprise at the voice so close to his ear.

Only when he finds his movements restricted does he finally realise he is being held tightly by Long Zhanye, his entire body bundled from head to toe by a quilt and his face pressing against the soldier's exposed collarbone. Heart giving a hard thump, his eyes widen.

"Wh - what happened...?"

Heavens above, just what happened after he fainted? Being wrapped up like a cocoon, a wet, sticky feeling on his lips, hugged by Long Zhanye who is currently not wearing his coat...isn't everything too shocking for someone who just regained consciousness?

"You passed out after sealing away that poisonous swamp, then your body temperature began to drop. That's why eldest brother Long is hugging you." Still driving the car, Qin Jun glances at Huo Zaiyuan from the rearview mirror and answers plainly.

"Eh...oh." Huo Zaiyuan nods his head in understanding before looking up at Long Zhanye beneath his lowered eyelashes. "Older brother Long, I'm fine now...thank you."

How embarrassing ah.

"As long as you're good. Here, have something to eat." Seeing Huo Zaiyuan's embarrassed blush, the corners of Long Zhanye's mouth curves upwards before setting the youth down next to him, handing over a bag of bread and a clean shirt.

Huo Zaiyuan's body is slim and soft, and embracing him (HZY) to his (LZY) chest feels extremely comfortable. Hence, Long Zhanye is rather reluctant to let go, but he is aware that some things require time and patience. Or else he might just scare the kitten off and the only one ending up feeling bitter will be Long Zhanye.

The oblivious Huo Zaiyuan, on the other hand, is really starving. Opening the bag of bread, he tears into it, wolfing a piece down before changing his clothes.

"Eat slower else you choke." Long Zhanye opens a bottle of mineral water and holds it before Huo Zaiyuan.

"Mhm." Drinking a mouthful of water, Huo Zaiyuan gave a muffled thanks as he continues eating, gaze drifting out the window only to see the car driving through a main street, occasionally passing crashed vehicles and a few wandering zombies. "Where are we right now?"

"We've just left Z City and is currently on 524 Huan Shan Street." Qin Jun replies.

"Huan Shan Street? Did we completely bypass Y City and head directly towards X City?" Huo Zaiyuan blinks, evidently startled by the fact that they've already left Z City. "Did you drive for the whole of last night?"

"No, it's dangerous to keep driving at night. There was a wasteland with thick bushes and dense weed not far after leaving Z City. The car was well hidden behind all the vegetation. Since Qin Jun is in charge of driving, he has to sleep and recuperate. I kept night vigil for the first half and little Qing took over after." Long Zhanye says as he drinks a mouthful of water.

"And here I was wondering why he is asleep instead of talking endlessly." After finishing the entire bag of food, Huo Zaiyuan feels like he has recovered a little more strength, and the uncomfortable feeling eased. Eyes shifting away from the bleak scenery outside, he glances at Li Qing, who is sound asleep.