020 Arrives as Scheduled

The pain lasted for a full hour, after which all the agony faded away like a tide, leaving only a sense of exhaustion and a room filled with foul odor. Fang Yuxin circulated her spiritual energy for a cycle, and the exhaustion disappeared without a trace. She hurriedly drained the water from the bathtub, cleaned herself under the shower, and then changed her clothes to go out.

At this time, the others were still awake. When Fang Yuxin went downstairs, Qu Qianhe was watching television with Bai Qianqian, while Fang Jintang and Fang Yuyang were discussing matters in the study. The Bone Marrow Cleansing Fruit could expel impurities from the body, and naturally, Fang Yuxin wanted her family to use it. The only hesitation was for Bai Qianqian. He was just five years old, how could he endure the pain of marrow washing?

When Bai Qianqian saw her, his eyes lit up with excitement, and he even abandoned his favorite television show, happily jumping off the sofa and running to Fang Yuxin's side. Upon seeing her, he paused and asked, "Mama? Why did you become prettier again?" After speaking, he frowned in confusion. What to do, Mama is so outstanding, she probably won't fancy Dad!

Qu Qianhe initially thought he was joking but upon closer inspection, she realized Fang Yuxin had indeed changed somewhat. Not only had her skin become more delicate, but she also seemed a few years younger. At first glance, she didn't even look like a real person, but rather like a sprite from a painting.

Qu Qianhe knew that Fang Yuxin was practicing a powerful cultivation technique, but Bai Qianqian didn't know. She was worried that Bai Qianqian might notice something, so she said with a smile, "How come you're so sweet at such a young age, always complimenting your mom, you nearly praise her to the skies."

Bai Qianqian happily held Fang Yuxin's hand, insisting, "Mama is beautiful!" More beautiful than my classmates' mamas!

Fang Yuxin coaxed Bai Qianqian to go to sleep, but he simply refused. He clung to Fang Yuxin, asking her to tell him stories. Fang Yuxin thought for a moment and said, "You wait here obediently for Mama. Mama will talk with your grandparents and uncle for a while, and then come back to tell you a story, okay?"

After coaxing Bai Qianqian, Fang Yuxin found Qu Qianhe, "Mom, let's go to the study. I have something to discuss with you." Qu Qianhe did not refuse, and when the two entered the study, Fang Jintang and Fang Yuyang were still discussing matters. She reported the matter of the Bone Marrow Cleansing Fruit, brought out three fruits, and instructed, "It's best to take them while lying in hot water. It will hurt during the process, and you will feel exhausted afterward. I will come and help you adjust your bodies then."

The three of them nodded their heads, having learned about the Bone Marrow Cleansing Fruit, they decided without hesitation to use it. Although the process was painful, the ability to expel impurities from their bodies without causing any harm was worth a little pain.

Fang Yuxin also discussed her plans to use the Bone Marrow Cleansing Fruit for Bai Qianqian. The three had no objections, but Fang Yuyang asked, "Xinxin, did Qiu Yiming say anything when he came looking for you today?"

Fang Yuxin thought of Qiu Yiming's probing and her expression turned cold. She didn't hide it and simply told them. As soon as she finished speaking, Fang Yuyang let out a cold laugh, "It seems the Qiu Family has set their sights on us, they're uneasy."

Fang Yuxin did not know about this and was startled, "Brother, what happened?"

Fang Yuyang said with an unpleasant expression, "Uncle Qiu invited Dad for a meeting, and during the meeting, he probed whether Dad knew anything and why he had been stockpiling large amounts of supplies recently, and what his plans were."

Fang Jintang sighed, looking very tired, seemingly disappointed by his old friend's probing. He said, "I've fobbed him off, but he probably doesn't believe it. Fortunately, we've been careful, and it will likely take him a while to find out everything."

Most of the supplies purchased by the Fang Family had already been stored by Fang Yuxin in a space within the warehouse, with only a small part kept in the Fang Family's basement. Some, ostensibly stored in the warehouse, had actually been moved away long ago.

Fang Yuyang was so angry because the more the Qiu Family cared about this matter, the more they tested, the more it showed they knew some secret and didn't intend to share it. Instead, they were worried about whether the Fangs had learned something from another source.

Fang Jintang also felt disheartened, but he didn't want to delve deeper into this matter. Since the Qiu Family was acting this way, they would just keep their distance in the future. There was no need to be upset over such people. His only worry was for Fang Yuxin, who, after all, was still betrothed to Qiu Yiming.

Fang Yuxin didn't want to discuss the engagement and said, "The Bone Marrow Cleansing Fruit can't be stored for long; its spiritual energy will dissipate and the effects will diminish. You all go back to your rooms and use it. I'll go find Bai Qianqian."

Before she entered the room, Bai Qianqian was excitedly texting Bai Ye. Hearing the door open, she immediately turned off her cell phone, tucked it under the covers, and then looked up at Fang Yuxin with a particularly sweet smile, "Mama! What story are you going to tell me tonight?"

Fang Yuxin asked her, "Qianqian, are you afraid of pain?"

Bai Qianqian immediately puffed out his chest and said boastfully, "Qianqian is a little man; he's not afraid of pain."

Fang Yuxin then took him to the bathroom, ran water in the bathtub, and asked him to get undressed and get in. Bai Qianqian thought Fang Yuxin was going to bathe him, blushed with embarrassment, then quickly stripped off his clothes and jumped into the bathtub, eyes sparkling as he looked up at Fang Yuxin.

Fang Yuxin gave him the Bone Marrow Cleansing Fruit to eat. Bai Qianqian, though curious, didn't hesitate and swallowed it down, "It's delicious, Mama, what fruit is this?" Soon after, he started to feel uncomfortable and frowned in pain.

Fang Yuxin felt pained watching him suffer, but once the Bone Marrow Cleansing Fruit was ingested, one could only endure that one painful hour—there was no other way. She held Bai Qianqian's hand and comforted him, "Qianqian, don't be afraid, it'll be over soon." Then, worried that Bai Qianqian might bite his lip, she found a clean cloth for him to bite on.

That one hour felt extremely long for Fang Yuxin. Although Bai Qianqian was the one in pain, she felt even worse, to the extent that she even thought of refining the Bone Marrow Cleansing Fruit into a pill form.

Being young, Bai Qianqian fell asleep after expelling the impurities. Fang Yuxin cleaned him up, used spiritual energy to help tidy his body, dressed him in pajamas, and carefully placed him in bed. Then, she went to look for Fang Yuyang and the others. When she left, Fang Yuyang and the others had already bathed and changed their clothes, looking somewhat haggard. She used spiritual energy to comb through each of them, and they soon looked lively and spirited.

Time flew by, and suddenly the day Fang Yuxin foresaw in her dreams, the beginning of the apocalypse, had arrived. At this time, the Fang Family had already moved into the villa Fang Yuxin had bought in the development zone. The villa was fully furnished with eco-friendly materials, and Fang Yuxin had cleaned it with Cleaning Technique beforehand, so it was perfectly safe.

That day, the Fang Family didn't sleep; they were waiting. Sure enough, when the clock struck midnight, a dazzling and splendid light tore through the pitch-black night, resembling countless falling stars from afar. However, soon the stars grew closer, turning into myriad burning meteor fragments that rained down like cannonballs.

The sky and the winds changed colors, and many people immersed in their dreams were undergoing unknown transformations.