022 Superpower Awakening

Fang Mengyao looked at the empty room, her expression quickly darkening. She turned on her flashlight, and the room immediately lit up. At first glance, everything in the room seemed intact, not at all like it was uninhabited. However, when she opened the closet, she found it was completely empty. The same was true for everything else.

Fang Yuxin had actually moved out! This was beyond Fang Mengyao's expectations. She had always been envious of the jade jewelry Fang Yuxin had acquired and wanted to get her hands on it, but she never had the chance. She had specifically chosen this time to come, intending to take advantage of the Fang Family's sleep to take the jewelry. Of course, if she arrived while the Fang Family was mutating, she wouldn't have hesitated to "help."

But Fang Yuxin had moved out! Where did she go?

Suddenly, Fang Mengyao's expression changed, and she quickly left the room and searched the entire villa. To her dismay, she discovered that not a single person was left, the entire Fang Family had moved out!

Just then, she suddenly heard a piercing scream in the distance, followed by a system notification—[Ding! The apocalypse instance has opened, main mission: Eliminate zombies, mandatory acceptance.]

Fang Mengyao instantly furrowed her brows and looked discontentedly at the system panel. However, when she saw the mission details and the rewards, her displeasure turned into resolute determination. Although the task of eliminating zombies was mandatory, the system didn't require her to kill each zombie. Moreover, for every Basic-level Zombie she killed, she would earn points, which could not only be exchanged for items in the system store but also for Constitution Points and Skill Points.

This game system didn't use Experience Points, but it did use Physical Value, which would increase with newfound strength, allowing for upgrades once reaching certain parameters. Although she couldn't awaken a superpower like others, as long as she exchanged for Skill Points, she could have an advantage over other superpower users, and even become a superpower user of all types!

Listening to the screams around her, Fang Mengyao smirked with triumph. She couldn't believe that with such a significant advantage, she would still lose to Fang Mengyao! However, now was the time to "save people." The people living here were all either rich or noble; by saving them, they would owe her favors, making it much easier to accomplish what she wanted to later!

With that thought, Fang Mengyao quickly left the villa and sprinted toward the nearest source of the screams.

...

Fang Yuxin was so deeply engaged in her cultivation that she entered a state of meditation, waking up only the next day at noon. By then, Fang Jintang, Qu Qianhe, Fang Yuyang, Bai Qianqian, and even Angela were already awake. The moment Fang Yuxin opened her eyes, she saw them.

Seeing the worried looks on her family's faces, Fang Yuxin smiled slightly, "I'm fine. How are you all?"

Fang Jintang responded indifferently, "Let's go outside and talk." Qingmu Space had no day or night cycles; they couldn't leave with Fang Yuxin unconscious, and they had no idea how long had passed outside. If someone had broken in, they would have found the villa empty.

Once outside, they first checked the time and were relieved to see it was just the next afternoon. It was still very quiet outside, with no one around.

After settling down, Fang Yuxin asked anxiously, "Brother, have you awakened your superpower?"

Fang Yuyang lifted his right hand with a smile, and everyone saw a small tornado appear in his palm. Fang Yuxin immediately burst into an uncontrollable smile; being able to do this right after awakening clearly showed Fang Yuyang's talent was quite exceptional.

Fang Yuyang's simple awakening had already made her very happy, but she had not anticipated that there were more surprises waiting for her! Fang Jintang gently tapped a nearby potted plant, and the soil in the pot began to move on its own, forming sharp Earth Spikes. Qianhe placed her hands together and then separated them, revealing a flaming fireball in her palms.

Bai Qianqian's eyes widened in amazement, "Wow... so impressive!" Then his face fell into a frown, "Mama, Qianqian doesn't know how."

Fang Yuxin was about to explain that the chances of awakening were inherently low, and that it didn't matter if he couldn't do it, when suddenly Bai Qianqian said, "I only know this." After speaking, he extended a finger and tapped a painting hanging on the wall; the painting slowly began to move as if something were pulling it, floating leisurely toward them. It finally stopped in front of Fang Yuxin, remaining motionless.

Fang Yuxin stared at Bai Qianqian in shock, as if looking at a little monster, "Qianqian, you... you've awakened too?" How strange, they had all awakened; could it be because of the Bone Marrow Cleansing Fruit?

Bai Qianqian asked puzzledly, "Mama, what's awakening? Is it like having superpowers?"

Fang Yuxin nodded, "You could say that, but we can't talk about this yet!" Their entire family awakening might bring trouble if the wrong people found out! Thankfully, unless a superpower was used, Primary superpower users couldn't sense energy fluctuations, and they could disguise themselves as Ordinary People.

Apart from Bai Qianqian, everyone else had also thought about this issue. Fang Jintang said, "Our entire family awakening really is too conspicuous; we must find a way to keep it a secret."

Fang Yuxin took the opportunity to explain about Elemental Crystals and the sensing of energy fluctuations. After seeing everyone had understood, she said, "After the apocalypse, being a superpower user is an advantage; it's also intimidating for ordinary survivors. Eventually, people will surely take stock, and I think, by that time, my brother and I should report our superpowers; Mom and Dad, along with Qianqian, should keep yours hidden. Once Elemental Crystals are discovered, just say you awakened because of them."

Fang Yuyang was a bit worried, "I don't really have a problem, but could this put you in danger, Xinxin? The government might require superpower users to help clear out zombies and rescue trapped survivors. It will be very dangerous!"

Fang Yuxin had already considered this, which is why she made that suggestion. Both Fang Jintang and Qianhe, despite looking young, especially after using Bone Marrow Cleansing Fruit—both appeared to be just over thirty—but realistically, their age was undeniable, so how could Fang Yuxin be at ease letting them fight zombies?

Having five members in their family, relying solely on Fang Yuyang as the only known superpower user would make life very difficult. In her dreams, Fang Yuyang had struggled to even protect her—an Ordinary Person. Having two known superpower users would at least have an intimidating effect on other survivors.

Although both Fang Jintang and Qianhe were equally worried about the safety of Fang Yuxin and Fang Yuyang, after careful consideration, they agreed to Fang Yuxin's proposal. However, both requested that the siblings must always act together when going out.

Seeing that they had finally agreed, Fang Yuxin held Angela in her embrace. She had faintly felt some energy fluctuations from Angela but was not sure at that moment; now, holding it close, those energy fluctuations became distinctly apparent.