"Huh? Mom doesn't know either?"
Zuo Haijia nodded.
"If I don't know my spiritual root attribute, can I still continue cultivating?"
"It should be possible. You need to learn to explore and find a cultivation method that suits you."
"Oh, by the way, Mom, when does the apocalypse start?"
"??? Didn't I tell you?"
Zuo Qingya scratched her head: "Uh? I don't think so!"
Zuo Haijia looked out the window and said, "Seven more days."
"So fast?"
Zuo Haijia nodded: "Mm!"
"Should we issue a warning to the government?"
Zuo Haijia patted Zuo Qingya's head and said, "Don't worry! The natural phenomenon has already given the country a warning."
"All right!"
Indeed, natural phenomena had already given the country a warning two months ago. In the past two months, numerous natural phenomena have occurred: abnormal animal behavior, with rats scurrying about the streets, dragonflies converging on certain areas, fish swirling in the water, and bees swarming out of their hives. There were also abnormal plant phenomena, with the leaves of mimosa plants across the country suddenly withering. Climate changes included storms and blizzards in the south, and sudden drops or rises in temperature. At night, the sky suddenly glowed with various colors. Slight ground shaking was felt in parts of the country. Groundwater was also abnormal; the water in reservoirs and rivers suddenly became turbid, eddies appeared, and bubbles began to rise from the bottom. Temperatures fluctuated wildly, some springs suddenly dried up, while others suddenly gushed forth.
In the following days, these natural phenomena became even more frequent. Various regions began organizing residents to evacuate to open areas, especially those living in apartment buildings. Loudspeakers repeatedly urged everyone to find open spaces quickly. Many people brought their families, along with dry food, pots and pans, and built makeshift shelters to begin their lives. Schools and some workplaces were closed, and those with money were buying as much supplies as possible. Prices were rising rapidly, and some shops closed. Only large supermarkets remained, still selling goods, but rice, flour, and cooking oil were almost sold out.
Officials are continuously disseminating the latest earthquake and tsunami warnings through radio, television, mobile phones, and other official channels, urging people to move to higher ground or designated shelters as soon as possible, maintain contact with family and friends, and assist the elderly, children, disabled individuals, and other people with mobility difficulties to ensure their safe evacuation.
Throughout the evacuation and dispersal process, the public is reminded to carry emergency supplies such as first aid kits, flashlights, water and food, as well as necessary personal identification documents and valuables. After reaching a safe location, they should follow the instructions of on-site staff and wait for further instructions.
On the morning of the seventh day, Zuo Haijia took Zuo Qingya to the countryside. It was a place that could be described as impregnable. But was the shape of this pot lid for real?
Zuo Qingya looked around and said, "Mom, I feel like we're living inside a pot lid."
"Yes, it cost a lot of money to build."
"Okay, it would be even better if the design were a bit nicer. After all, it's a place to live!"
"How could it not look good? I think it looks great!"
"Uh??? Okay! As long as you think it looks good."
"Mom, is there a chance of an earthquake here?"
Yes, but they will all be aftershocks.
"oh!"
Zuo Qingya finished her task early and went to the living room to wait with Zuo Haijia until midnight…
"Mom, are we starting?"
"Um."
Zuo Qingya placed her hand in Zuo Haijia's, and Zuo Haijia gripped it tightly. Neither of them slept; instead, they quietly gazed at the sky.
The alarm rang; an earthquake had struck. Zuo Qingya felt the aftershocks and looked into the distance. The city lights, which had been brightly lit, went out the instant the earthquake hit.
"here we go."
Zuo Qingya looked at her phone; there was no signal at all.
"Go back and cultivate."
Zuo Qingya nodded: "Okay."
As soon as Zuo Qingya entered a state of cultivation, she sensed something different from before. She felt that the concentration of spiritual energy surrounding her had increased significantly.
The next day, if she hadn't been hungry, Zuo Qingya might have continued cultivating. She patted her stomach.
I'm so hungry!
Zuo Qingya checked the time; it was already 11:00. She slowly got up, washed her face, and brushed her teeth before heading to the dining room. There was already cooked food on the table. Zuo Qingya didn't care whether the food was hot or cold; she took a bowl of rice and started eating.
After finishing her meal, Zuo Qingya checked her phone again, but there was still no signal. She looked out the window and could vaguely see the scene in the distance: ruins and broken walls, a rather shocking sight. Everything was fine yesterday, but today it had become like this.
Zuo Haijia had somehow ended up standing next to Zuo Qingya and was also looking out the window.
"Mom, everything will be alright, right?"
"Um."
The sky was overcast and suffocating.
With a loud bang, Zuo Qingya was startled and looked in the direction of the sound with confusion.
A rat twice its size shook its head, looking like it had just fallen down. When it saw Zuo Qingya and the others, it was so scared that it ran outside, but it only found holes smaller than itself. It jumped around and made a mess of the house.
With a flick of his wrist, Zuo Haijia trapped the mouse.
"Mom, is this a mutated mouse?"
Zuo Haijia nodded: "Mm!"
"The mutations in plants and animals are just beginning. As spiritual energy increases, they will grow even larger."
"It will get even bigger? How big could it get?"
"Bigger than a person."
"So big? Can you eat it?"
"It's edible, but ordinary people can't eat it. Plants and animals that have been baptized by spiritual energy contain a lot of spiritual energy in their bodies, which ordinary people can't absorb. If they eat it, they will explode and die."
"What about cultivators?"
"Cultivators can eat it, but the mutated spirit beast meat they eat must be compatible with their own attributes. Otherwise, they won't be able to absorb it and will explode and die. Even if they can eat it, they should eat less, a little each day, and absorb it slowly."
"There are some higher-grade mutated spirit beast meats, and a single drop of their essence blood can kill a person. However, their bones, blood, skin, and flesh can be used to refine weapons and draw talismans. If you collect them, you can sell them for spirit stones later."
"Spirit stones? Are they going to be the currency in the future?"
Zuo Haijia nodded: "Mm!"
"That's pretty much what's described in the novel!"
"Yes, novels are based on real life. Our country also has cultivators, but they all hid from the world before because the spiritual energy was scarce. Now that the spiritual energy is recovering, it's time for them to come out."
"Mom, you said you came back because you comprehended the laws of time, so have you already reached the Mahayana realm?"
Zuo Haijia nodded: "Yes, but now we're back to square one."
"Uh??? Okay!"
Zuo Qingya looked at the mouse that Zuo Haijia had trapped: "Mom, can we eat this mouse?"
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