Chapitre 25: Set off for 2023!
Fang Yuxin carefully tuned in and finally confirmed that Angela had also awakened, possessing an Ice Ability no less! But Angela looked unchanged, scratching Angela's chin, her blue eyes gazed at her blankly, innocently "meowing" once.
Qu Qianhe exclaimed in surprise, "What's wrong? Could it be... it has also mutated?"
At her words, everyone turned to look at Angela in Fang Yuxin's arms. They had just awakened their superpowers and couldn't sense the energy fluctuations emanating from Angela. Fang Yuxin was different; she was on the path of Cultivation, with a Cultivation Technique, naturally different from ordinary superpower users groping for abilities on their own.
The Fang Family had already learned from Fang Yuxin that animals and plants might mutate, something mentioned in her initial posts, but seeing it with their own eyes, they were all incredibly astonished.
Fang Yuyang's expression, however, quickly grew somber—when Fang Yuxin first mentioned it to him, the apocalypse hadn't started, and he still harbored some hope. Now that he witnessed it himself, Fang Yuyang realized the situation was far from optimistic. Humanity already had zombies as enemies; if animals and plants mutated, the human predicament would undoubtedly become even more difficult!
Thinking this, a burning desire to increase his strength arose in Fang Yuyang. He remembered Fang Yuxin mentioning that zombies had Crystal Cores in their brains that could be absorbed for Cultivation and said gravely, "Xinxin, let's hurry outside and see what's going on."
He had already tried; not only were water, electricity, and gas cut off, communications were also disrupted, unable to receive any signal. There wasn't a soul nearby, and to know what was happening outside, they'd have to go see for themselves.
Fang Yuxin nodded, and after a hurried lunch, she and Fang Yuyang went to change their clothes. As previously discussed, Fang Yuxin and Fang Yuyang would venture out to scout and kill zombies, searching for Elemental Crystals, while Fang Jintang and his wife Qu Qianhe took Bai Qianqian in the SUV to the suburbs.
Because of that dream, Fang Yuxin knew some locations of Elemental Stones, which were later revealed but were certainly not all of them. At this moment, Fang Yuxin couldn't be sure if the Elemental Stones were actually in those places; she marked some positions on the map, all in the less-populated suburbs, relatively safer.
At this beginning of the apocalypse, many people were surely anxious, and it might take a long time before the effects of the Elemental Stones were discovered, providing them an opportunity.
Back in her bedroom, Fang Yuxin took out a two-meter-long black case with a combination lock. Inside were three sets of black bodysuits and two black Miao Sabers. The bodysuits came with matching boots and belts and other tools, including daggers, goggles, and night vision goggles.
All these items were prepared by Fang Yuyang, made in haste with new carbon fiber composite materials giving the clothing excellent breathability and toughness. The Miao Sabers could cut through iron as if it were mud.
The bodysuits were formfitting, accentuating her curves once worn. Fang Yuxin had been in good shape to start with, and twenty-plus days of Cultivation, coupled with the effects of the Bone Marrow Cleansing Fruit, had made her figure near perfect. With a height of 175cm, a delicate face, slim neck, full and perky breasts, flexible and slender waist, and firm, long legs, she was an embodiment of perfection.
The belt was specifically designed to carry weapons. After strapping it on, Fang Yuxin attached the dagger. The flat-heeled boots reached just below the knees, perfectly contouring her legs with a soft material that did not hinder leg movement at all. The sides of the boots also had spaces to carry weapons, and Fang Yuxin placed a Military dagger on each side.
Putting on the gloves, she picked up the slender black Miao Saber, buckling it at her waist. The gloves were specially made, with a dense array of tiny suction cups on the palm side providing strong adherence, and they fitted her fingers so well that they did not impede their movement.
After making preparations, Fang Yuxin opened the door to leave, and Fang Yuyang was already waiting downstairs. He had also changed into a tight outfit, and his weapon was the Miao Saber. The Miao Saber's killing power was stronger than guns, and without them, it was a suitable choice. Fortunately, both of them had a foundation in martial arts and had specifically practiced for this; otherwise, they would not have been able to use such weapons.
Bai Qianqian had been obediently sitting on the sofa, practicing his superpower. His superpower was spiritual power, which was still Basic, only capable of simple Object Control Technique. When Fang Yuxin and Fang Yuyang came down, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he quickly took out his phone to snap several photos of Fang Yuxin. However, seeing the display on his phone showing zero signal bars, Bai Qianqian became troubled again—what to do? He couldn't contact Dad anymore.
Before leaving the house, Fang Yuxin couldn't help but give Fang Jintang and Qu Qianhe a word of caution, "Dad, Mom, we're not sure what the situation is like outside, so please be careful when you go out. It's best to avoid both survivors and zombies, and don't act recklessly."
Qu Qianhe didn't want Fang Yuxin to keep worrying about them while he was outside, so she said, "Your father and I understand these things. We've lived long enough; what haven't we seen yet? But you and your brother must be careful. If you encounter survivors, don't be hasty to rescue them, be more cautious. In these chaotic times, people's hearts might not be pure."
Fang Yuxin nodded solemnly, then instructed Bai Qianqian to be good, and got into the modified SUV with Fang Yuyang and left. As soon as they left, Qu Qianhe said to Fang Jintang, "Let's also get going, see what the outside world has come to."
Fang Jintang nodded, then went to the garage and also drove a modified SUV out. Qu Qianhe locked up, took Bai Qianqian with her, and got inside. They couldn't always hide at home or inside Fang Yuxin's Qingmu Spiritual Mansion and become a burden to Fang Yuxin. Now that the apocalypse had just started, if they wanted to gain an advantage, they needed to get as many Elemental Crystals as possible!
Going into the city was too dangerous; they wouldn't cause trouble for their children, but driving around the suburbs was doable! Even if a zombie really did appear, with their skills, they had nothing to worry about. When Fang Yuxin and Fang Yuyang were changing their clothes earlier, they also changed into a new set. As long as they didn't use their superpowers, no one would be able to tell they were superpower users.
On the back seat, Bai Qianqian held his phone with a dejected face—how annoying! Why is there still no signal? Dad, where could you be? You're not even coming to find Mama, it's so irritating! Mama is becoming more and more beautiful; she definitely won't take a second glance at Dad now!
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This villa area was located in the suburbs currently under development. Besides the villa community, there were large tracts of agricultural bases around, as well as many newly constructed residential complexes. Due to the surrounding economic industries not yet being developed, the number of people living here wasn't large; one could even see expanses of vacant land.
The area was a distance away from the urban districts, but the environment was considered nice. Importantly, there were vast farmlands and ready-made houses, which is why it later became one of the survivor bases and grew into the largest survivor base in the Market.
As Fang Yuxin and Fang Yuyang drove away, they could see zombies wandering around when they passed the residential buildings. Apparently smelling the scent of living humans, the zombies began to swarm towards them.
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Have you seen the equipment of our female protagonist's family? That's right! Our leading lady is following the high-end goddess route!
Cadeaux
-- Cadeau
reçu État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
-- Classement
Power Stone 
-- Power
stone