"Father!!!"

"General!"

"Waaaaaah..."

A cacophony of cries of anguish filled the air, not loud, but very noisy, making Shen Xingmian's mind go blank.

She tried to open her eyes, but couldn't lift her eyelids, and her limbs felt limp and powerless.

Wasn't she exhausted and died in the battle with the giant octopus monster? How can I still hear these strange noises, like they're coming from a funeral parlor?

Surely we can't be mourning her death, can we?

It's the apocalypse, this isn't acceptable...

After struggling for a long time, she finally managed to open her eyes.

Looking around, she was startled for a moment. It wasn't in the funeral hall, but the situation wasn't much better. A large group of people were gathered around the bed, looking almost like they were waiting for someone to breathe their last.

She herself was sitting in a large wooden chair, and judging from her thin arms and legs, her physical age was definitely no more than fifteen years old.

This is unbelievable! How did she end up in a child's body? Did she time travel?

The people around me were all dressed in ancient costumes, and they looked rather backward. There was definitely no damn nuclear pollution, no strange deep-sea monsters, and certainly no disgusting Japanese bandits!

Shen Xingmian was overjoyed.

No matter what the situation, being able to start over in a place free from nuclear contamination is a blessing from heaven, and she'll accept any starting point!

However, since everyone is crying so sadly, the person who is about to die must be very important. Who is it?

A sharp headache struck, causing her to slump back in her chair, clutching her head which was nearly bursting with memories. It took her a while to regain her senses.

Her new body was also named Shen Xingmian. She was the granddaughter of General Shen. Because her father was a son-in-law who married into the family, she also took the surname of the General's family.

The man lying in bed now is her maternal grandfather, Shen Zhiheng. He fought on the battlefield his whole life, but he was feared by the newly enthroned emperor and was given poisoned wine, and had to be carried back home.

She has been mentally challenged since childhood, unable to speak or recognize people, and this has been used as a stain on her grandfather's reputation by his political enemies.

But her grandfather never looked down on her. He treated her like a treasure and taught her carefully. Even though it didn't work, he never gave up on her.

Although the original owner of the body lacked consciousness, these memories remained within her, causing a tremendous impact on Shen Xingmian.

Tears streamed down her face uncontrollably as she murmured, "Grandpa, Grandpa..." Her heart felt like it had been ripped open, the pain causing her small body to hunch over, and she cried until she could barely breathe.

The room was in a mess, and everyone was anxious. It wasn't until then that someone noticed her unusual behavior and rushed over.

"Mian'er, how are you? Where does it hurt? Let Daddy take a look."

Shen Xingmian looked up through teary eyes and saw a face that was extremely striking. It was truly an eye-opener to see that an ancient man could be so devastatingly handsome.

However, she was not in the mood to appreciate her stunning beauty at the moment, still immersed in the immense grief brought by the memories, finding it difficult to extricate herself.

Her emotions were greatly affected by her physical condition, and even her usual composure, which she was always proud of, disappeared.

After calming down for a while, she threw herself into her handsome father's arms and whispered in his ear with a sob, "Father, I can save Grandpa. Please find a way to get everyone to leave."

The stunningly handsome man in a light blue robe froze in shock, then quickly whispered excitedly, "Mian'er, you're awake?!"

Shen Xingmian nestled in his arms and nodded sullenly. Yes, this body had been an empty shell all these years. Now that she was here, it was as if she had woken up.

Shen Xingmian's original world was contaminated by nuclear pollution, which caused many changes in human genes. Some people became deformed monsters, while others awakened different abilities.

Furthermore, this ability can be actively absorbed by those around a person who has just died and whose body is still warm, and then slowly developed.

Because she has lived a long time, she has absorbed the superpowers of many people, but now they have all returned to their initial state and need to be slowly cultivated again.

Only the space itself remained unchanged, still containing the supplies inside.

Shen Xingmian was very pleased. Such a start was enough for her to turn things around.

The method she intends to use publicly is the treasure produced by a large number of water-based ability users—ability-enhancing water—that she has stockpiled in her space.

This supernatural water can not only strengthen the body and heal injuries, but also remove toxins, making it perfect for the current situation.

The beautiful father immediately realized the seriousness of the problem and turned to everyone, saying, "Let's disperse for now. I'll watch over Father's side. You... go and pack your things."

Everyone understood the unspoken meaning in his words, and upon hearing this, they stopped crying, but their faces showed even more sorrow.

Yes, crying won't solve anything. Their whole family is going to be exiled first thing tomorrow morning, so we need to make some preparations quickly.

Those who understood nodded and hurried away.

It's not that they're heartless, but at this critical juncture of life and death, they have to be strong.

Shen Xingmian quietly drank a cup of supernatural water and soon felt her strength return. Then she took the cup to the bedside and had her father help her grandfather up so she could slowly feed him the water.

Before long, Shen Zhiheng started coughing, and black blood spilled from the corner of his mouth. Upon seeing this, Luo Qi'an quickly helped him up and brought over the prepared basin of water.

After vomiting up almost half a basin of black blood, General Shen gradually stabilized and slowly opened his eyes.

Shen Xingmian immediately took a handkerchief to wipe her grandfather's mouth, and then brought the water glass to his lips: "Grandpa, rinse your mouth and drink some water."

General Shen was still not quite lucid, but he did as he was told. Only after drinking the water did he realize that the person who had spoken to him was actually his beloved granddaughter, whom he had never spoken to before.

His eyes widened instantly, and he turned to look at Shen Xingmian.

"Grandpa, I was so worried about you just now~" Shen Xingmian sat on the edge of the bed and affectionately nuzzled the old man who had just returned from the brink of death.

She lost both her parents at a young age, and only her grandmother was willing to raise her. However, the old woman had been tormented by poverty all her life and did not know how to love others. She often spoke ill of others and cursed them wildly, and occasionally even punched and kicked them.

Shen Xingmian sometimes even wonders whether it would be better to be raised by her grandmother or to become an orphan.

She didn't finish elementary school. Her grandmother died after being pushed and hitting her head on a rock during an argument. After that, she had to shoulder the burden of life alone and never experienced any family affection again.

After that, she struggled to make a living for a long time until the apocalypse came and she awakened her superpowers, at which point her life finally improved.

That's why the memories of her grandfather in this body had such a huge impact on her; they were something she had never had and had always longed for.

"Your Majesty... the poisoned wine you gave me was called 'March Poison'." Shen Zhiheng's voice was weak, but his words made Luo Qi'an's expression change drastically.

Those star-like eyes flashed with anger, and she couldn't help but curse:

"brute!"