Chapter 97 This is called defying fate and turning a salted fish into a surviving hero.
By this time, there were hardly any people to be seen outside, and even stray cats and dogs had to huddle in the shade to escape the heat.
Currently, there is still public energy available for consumption, people can turn on air conditioning to cool down, and stored food can be kept fresh in refrigerators.
But over time, the energy will eventually be depleted, and when the power supply is interrupted, life will become difficult.
It's not just the electricity problem; water supply is also a major global challenge under high-temperature conditions.
With air temperatures reaching 70 or 80 degrees Celsius, the surface temperature would only be even higher.
Under the scorching heat, natural water resources such as mountains and rivers will eventually dry up, and groundwater is difficult to obtain.
According to the comments, the first few months will see alternating periods of extreme cold and heat, and the Earth will continue to be in an extreme environment of alternating ice and fire.
This will be a dual test for humanity, both physically and mentally, but it may also be a form of selection.
Both prolonged extreme cold and prolonged extreme heat can reduce survival rates, but if they alternate, they are less likely to drive people to their deaths.
However, resource shortages are inevitable. After the cataclysm, Earth will be in a long-term predicament of being attacked by both mutated beasts and zombies. When and to what extent human productivity will recover is a question.
Perhaps, the day of a global reshuffle is not far off...
Lin Muyan arrived at the parking lot, thought for a moment, and then put the Land Rover into her spatial storage.
This car is great to drive, but it's not resistant to high temperatures. The tires will probably break down soon if I drive on asphalt roads, and there's also the risk of spontaneous combustion.
So here's the problem: walking back to the villa on the hillside is obviously impossible, so why not try Ah Bao?
Lin Muyan hesitated for only a moment before summoning Ah Bao.
Soon the mutated beasts will no longer be a novelty, so she won't mind riding one for a spin beforehand.
Besides, there's nobody on the streets now, so she doesn't need to be too low-key.
"Ah Leopard, I'm sorry to trouble you to be my mount, but I'll treat you to a big leg of lamb when we get home."
"Roar!"
The powerful roar of the beast was mixed with excitement, and Ah Bao clearly understood human speech.
It crouched down in front of Lin Muyan, its bear head touching the ground, its beastly eyes looking at Lin Muyan, as if inviting her to climb onto its back.
Lin Muyan smiled happily and then climbed onto Ah Bao's back.
I thought that this big guy had a strong physique and very defined back muscles, so sitting on him would be a bit uncomfortable.
Unexpectedly, there was a soft touch beneath me, especially the leopard-print fur, which was smooth and soft, as if I were sitting on a ball of cotton.
"Ah Leopard, I didn't expect you to be so strong and flexible, you have great potential to be a mount!"
The bear let out two more howls after being praised, and then instantly sped off down the wide road.
A cheetah at full speed can easily outrun a sports car, and since the cheetah is a mutated beast, its speed is even more incredible.
After accelerating for two or three seconds, its speed became terrifyingly fast. Lin Muyan only felt a whooshing sound in her ears, and before she could even see the scene clearly, it turned into afterimages and kept rushing backward.
She pressed herself down as much as possible against Ah Bao's back. Despite the fierce wind all around, she didn't feel the wind at all while sitting on Ah Bao's back. It felt as if she was wrapped in a soft layer, and the sitting experience was very comfortable.
Lin Muyan couldn't help but close her eyes in enjoyment. This mount was really great; not only was it incredibly fast, but it was also very stable, without any bumps or swaying.
Aside from lacking a roof to shield from the wind and rain, the leopard is far superior to any means of transportation.
I've said "I envy you" so many times already. This isn't the end of the world for her; it's heaven!
This was a paradise for her alone; for everyone else, it was still hell. The difference between people was immense.
[A-Bao is a powerful and fast fighter, and can also be a lifesaver when needed. It serves as a backup source of crystal cores. Before the global outbreak of mutations, Lin Muyan already had her first contracted mutated beast, giving her a head start.]
This time she's really tasted success; what can Shen Jiaojiao compare to her now?
Back to Shen Jiaojiao, the comment section fell silent once again.
Lin Muyan smiled slightly, wanting to respond to the comments, but Shen Jiaojiao was already overwhelmed with her own problems and probably wouldn't be able to make any waves in the short term.
Although two of the Wang family's elders have been crippled, the most capable fighters, Wang Defa and Wang Qiang, are still alive, as is Wang Defa's wife, who is known for stirring up trouble.
As long as they stay in the Shen family villa, no one will have an easy time.
The Shen couple probably never expected things to develop to this point.
Not only did the apocalypse happen, but the family also attracted several demons. They probably want to kill the Wang family right now.
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At this moment, inside the Shen family mansion, a villa halfway up the mountain, the air conditioner was set to 16 degrees Celsius.
Wang Defa and his son Wang Qiang sat in front of the TV, each munching on an ice pop and cursing.
"Where's my chilled watermelon? Is it ready yet?!"
"Stop dawdling, do you even want to live? I'm warning you, if anyone has any bad intentions, I'll kill them!"
Wang Defa was getting carried away with his success, and as he watched the official emergency announcement on TV, his laughter grew even more unrestrained.
Just now, the authorities issued another urgent statement: the world has entered a state of crisis, and the entire planet is experiencing an unprecedented weather disaster.
Furthermore, some experts have pointed out that this may become a long-term situation, and the doomsday predictions that have been circulating online may not be entirely unfounded.
This was incredibly good news for someone like Wang Defa, who was broke, in debt, and living a miserable life at the very bottom of society.
Look, he couldn't afford a villa before, but now he can.
In the past, these arrogant and condescending wealthy families looked down on people like them. But now? They have to serve them every need!
This is what you call defying fate and turning your life around!
At the western kitchen, the three members of the Shen family had dark faces. The three of them served the Wang family food and drink, while they could only look at the watermelon and lick their lips.
Mrs. Shen couldn't take it anymore and secretly pinched Shen Jiaojiao's arm, making the other woman wince in pain, but she dared not cry out.
"It's all your fault! Don't you think before you act? Bringing just anyone home! They want me to help those two old hags take a bath later. I'm not going. You caused this mess, so you have to deal with it yourself!"
Shen Shiqiu also had a stern face, his chest heaving, feeling both frustrated and angry, yet helpless.
He called the police, more than once, but all he got in response to was waiting or a busy signal!
A few hours earlier, as the snow melted, just as he was thinking about how to persuade the Wang family to leave, Shen Jiaojiao suddenly pulled the couple into a corner and said that the end of the world was really coming and the situation would only get worse, so they had to go out and stock up on supplies immediately.
Little did they know, the Wang family had been monitoring them all along, and they overheard the news.
With the end of the world approaching, they are even less likely to want to leave.
Wang Defa kidnapped Mrs. Shen and Shen Jiaojiao, forcing Shen Shiqiu to go out to shop.
He took the opportunity to call the police, but to no avail.
He sought help from property management, his own bodyguards, the company's legal counsel, and secretaries, but was directly refused.
Everyone seemed to realize that disaster was coming, and no one was willing to meddle. Even though he offered generous terms, he was still given various excuses to refuse.
Finally, a bodyguard agreed to come, and the price was agreed upon. But then, the weather suddenly turned extremely hot, and some cars parked outdoors even spontaneously combusted and exploded.
The bodyguard naturally didn't dare to come again.
Shen Jiaojiao endured her parents' scolding, her eyes bloodshot.
She will endure it. Once she gets through this period, she will awaken her superpowers, and then she will have a chance to turn things around.
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