Qiao He's eyes were swollen from crying; she never dared to dream that she could actually find her family.

She also has two older brothers and one older sister.

Qiao He couldn't help but be curious about her biological parents. She hesitated for a moment, unsure how to ask them. What if something happened to her parents? Qiao He didn't know if she could accept it.

Shen Qi seemed to see through Qiao He's thoughts, and he said softly, "Ahe, your parents are not at the base. They are conducting research in the far north."

Qiao He's eyes were filled with confusion: "What? Investigate...investigate what?"

Shen Qi said in a deep voice, "There are many things you don't know about the cause of the natural disaster. In fact, before the natural disaster struck, the country had already detected energy fluctuations of supernatural abilities in the far north."

"But those fluctuations are very strange. No one knows the exact location from which they are emanating, and no one knows what is producing that abnormal energy."

Shen Qi's gaze deepened: "My parents are academicians of the Academy of Sciences. They were sent out to investigate the far north. After the natural disaster, they gradually lost contact. But don't worry, I'm sure they won't die."

Shen Huai nodded and said, "Yeah, Ahe, Mom and Dad are amazing. They definitely won't die. Even if cockroaches go extinct, our parents will be fine, hehe!"

话音刚落，沉棠就弹了一下沉淮的脑瓜子，“你可真会比喻，要是让爸妈知道你把他们跟小强比较，看他们揍不揍你。”

Shen Huai chuckled foolishly, "They can't hear me!"

"So what if they heard it? They can't really hurt me." Shen Huai said with a grin, while Shen Tang sighed helplessly.

Qiao He pondered for a moment, then asked Shen Qi, "Where is the far north?"

"Are they... really alright?" Qiao He was very worried. They had been out of contact for so long, but since Shen Qi said they were alright, they were probably fine.

Shen Qi nodded and said, "I can assure you that they are fine and alive."

"Because they once sent us a letter and a black box containing blue matter, we suspect that it was that blue matter that caused the severe energy activity and frequent natural disasters." Shen Qi said these words in a low voice, words that would shock ordinary people.

Qiao He's pupils trembled slightly. After confirming that there were no other bystanders around, she lowered her voice and said, "Big brother... really? Is this the blue substance you mentioned?"

They were already in Shen Qi's office, so when Qiao He took the fist-sized piece of dark blue substance out of her spatial storage, everyone's faces showed surprise.

Shen Huai asked excitedly, "This... where did you get this, little sister?"

Shen Qi's phoenix eyes slowly widened, and he said in a deep voice, "How could you have such a thing?"

Qiao He took a deep breath before telling them what had happened at the pine tree.

“Actually, I don’t really know what this thing is. I only know that the mutated pine tree lost its life and withered and died after losing this blue substance.” Qiao He’s voice was a little cold. She handed the substance to Shen Qi and asked him, “Do you have a way to seal it? I’m worried that it’s like an unknown substance that emits radiation. If I hold it for a long time, it will cause the same thing to happen to the pine tree.”

Shen Qi's eyes changed for a moment: "It turns out that this thing can indeed accelerate the mutation of plants and animals, and can also greatly enhance the abilities of an ability user."

"However, prosperity inevitably leads to decline; this is the rule of the entire world. Ah He, your concerns are justified."

Shen Qi paused for a moment and said in a low voice, "There is no way to seal it away at the moment. We can only temporarily reduce its impact on the outside world through the black box."

Qiao He understood. This was only a temporary solution. Even if it was put into a black box, it wouldn't be very useful, since the energy emitted by this thing was just too terrifying.

An ordinary mutated pine tree, after obtaining this azure substance, could grow into a colossal creature tens of meters tall—unimaginable…

If these substances fall into the hands of other plants, animals, or people with superpowers, then this world will not only face a constant stream of natural disasters, but also the threat of mutation.

Qiao He felt completely overwhelmed. Should she hand over this material to the "Slacking Off System"?

A parasite that possesses data code and can create countless resources.

What is the reason for the existence of this system?

Qiao He put the object into her spatial storage. "I understand, brother... Do you still have a black box? Keep this with me for now."

Chen Qi said in a deep voice, "It's very dangerous. It's better to leave it with me."

Qiao He smiled and said, "It's alright. If its energy really had such a big impact, wouldn't everyone be affected?"

Qiao He ultimately didn't tell everyone about the system; she felt it wasn't the right time yet.

Find a suitable time, and then tell them.

With the matter of the azure substance largely clarified, Qiao He no longer needed to conduct further experiments.

After all, they had already obtained the experimental results from Chen Qi, and the blue substance could indeed cause human alienation.

Those with superpowers will become even more powerful, and if plants and animals consume this substance, they may become as terrifying as pine trees, like monsters.

Given this, sealing it off is not an option.

Instead, feed it to the system and let it upgrade.

Qiao He was very much looking forward to seeing what the system would look like after the upgrade.

That day, Qiao He and Shen Huai and Shen Tang exchanged pleasantries for a long time, while Shen Qi left because he had to continue to be busy with various matters at the base.

As night fell, Shizaki received news that the next two weeks would be a safe period, as the tsunami had ended.

It's just that the next natural disaster is still unclear.

However, while humans used to worry, with Xia Xia, a precognitive superhuman, everything is no longer a big problem.

He was filled with emotion; his sister was actually alive and had become incredibly powerful.

Very good……

As long as Ahe is still alive, that is the greatest comfort to him.

He didn't want Qiao He to take any risks either; if he could, he would protect Qiao He for the rest of his life.

The nights at the base were starless, and the weather was colder than ever before.

The temperature difference between day and night is extreme, and ordinary people can easily get sick if they are not careful.

Inside the floor where the superpowered individuals lived, Bo Shiwu brought out freshly stir-fried hot pot broth from the kitchen. He was very tall and had a muscular build, appearing slim in clothes but muscular underneath.

He usually has a cold and aloof expression, but at this moment he was busy in the kitchen for Qiao He. He was about 1.9 meters tall and was wearing a rather unsuitable red plaid apron.

That was an apron that Qiao He had bought before, and Bo Shiwu would wear it every time she cooked.