Chapter 69 69. Calling
The man lying on the bed looked visibly upset when he heard Xu Zhi's question. It was obvious that he was somewhat reluctant to answer the question, but the short-haired girl who brought Xu Zhi in spoke directly:
"Because of me, my extraordinary abilities can keep him sane, but the things that work are not regular, and most of the time he is still mentally unstable."
Huh?
Xu Zhi used his [Prying Eyes] to take a look at the girl and found that her attribute was [Heart], and the man lying on the bed was undoubtedly [Cup].
Although it was a bit impolite, she should perhaps develop the habit of using her supernatural powers to take a look at everyone she met.
This is the first time she has seen a superhuman with the [Heart] attribute. Can a superhuman with this attribute actually have the ability to suppress the [Cup]?
Or maybe it's just that this girl has awakened some extraordinary abilities in this area.
But in any case, this further strengthened Xu Zhi's plan to take the girl back to the old residential area.
"Supernatural ability? What is the specific function?" Xu Zhi asked carefully.
"Miss, why do you ask so many questions?" The man on the bed raised his eyes with difficulty and looked at Xu Zhi. Xu Zhi could feel that he was not worried about his situation, but seemed to not want his sister to reveal her extraordinary abilities.
They really are a family that loves and cares for each other.
"It's okay, big brother. At this point, there's nothing we can't say." The girl's voice was filled with a calmness that was as if she had given up hope.
Xu Zhi thought that she might have realized the gap and gave up struggling and started fighting.
There was nothing wrong with this; Xu Zhi even wanted to praise her for being sensible.
"If I had to describe my extraordinary ability, it would probably be purification."
"But the effect is limited at the moment. My eldest brother's condition is still the same. I've been using my supernatural powers on him almost as soon as I regained them, but it still can't keep him awake."
In the thick fog, the extraordinary energy of the extraordinary people recovered very quickly, of course, except Xu Zhi.
"Have you used your abilities on those dogs?" Xu Zhi was very perceptive.
The short-haired girl looked at her in surprise, then nodded: "Yes, at first I didn't dare to use it directly on Big Brother, so I caught a few local dogs and only gave it to Big Brother after I found it was useful."
This extraordinary ability of hers may have more uses than she thought.
This purification clearly cut off the process of the dog absorbing energy and becoming stronger.
It's not like pure purification.
It's quite interesting, maybe Zhong Lingfan will be very interested.
Thinking of this, Xu Zhi immediately said, "I have something to ask your eldest brother. If he is willing to answer truthfully, I will provide you with new shelter, a safer place to live, and enhance your extraordinary abilities, so that you can have the opportunity to save your eldest brother."
Her words ignited a little hope in the eyes of the girl who had been heartbroken: "Really?"
Xu Zhi nodded: "Why would I lie to you?"
"As a token of my sincerity, I'll give you this." She pretended to take out two basic cores of the [Heart] attribute from her pocket, but in fact she took them out from the warehouse.
Unexpectedly, the short-haired girl looked confused: "What is this?"
Xu Zhi paused: "You don't know him?"
"No." The girl shook her head. "We have some similar things, but not in this color. However, we didn't dare touch them."
Xu Zhi looked at her with approval and said, "You're right not to move around. These are called attribute cores."
She briefly explained the core's purpose to the girl, then handed her two Hearts. "And this is your attribute core. Your attributes are very special, and cores are very rare. You should know that I'm willing to give you these as a token of my sincerity."
"Okay, got it." The girl nodded and accepted Xu Zhi's core. In a calm but slightly trembling voice, she persuaded the man on the bed, "Brother, tell her everything she asks."
It’s not that she really believes Xu Zhi, but that she is aware of the current situation and knows what to do now.
"Qinqin." The man looked at the girl hesitantly. When he saw the girl nodded firmly, he sighed.
"Miss, please ask me anything you want while I am still conscious."
Xu Zhi didn't waste any time after hearing this: "I want to know, what do you feel when you go crazy? Is there anything that attracts you, or is there anything extra in your mind?"
The man lowered his eyes and thought for a moment before answering seriously, "I don't know how Miss knew this, but I do feel something very attractive when I'm not thinking straight. It's a great goal."
When he said this, his tone became strange and yearning. After he finished speaking, he leaned back on the bed and panted for a long time, as if suppressing a certain desire. Then he continued: "At those times, I was willing to sacrifice everything for that goal. I didn't even think of myself as an independent person, but a part of that goal."
"Most of the time, I was in a daze. When I was sober, I couldn't quite remember what I did when I lost my mind. The only thing I could feel was that feeling of longing that appeared in my mind from time to time."
"This has caused my temper and patience to deteriorate. I can't control myself and get angry at my family, yelling at them, and sometimes even smashing things." The man showed an obviously painful expression when he said this.
Xu Zhi could see that perhaps he used to be a young man with a good temper and a gentle personality, but now the changes in himself made it difficult for him to bear.
"Qinqin's extraordinary abilities are having less and less effect on me. I can feel the voice in my heart calling for me to completely lose my mind becoming clearer and clearer. Perhaps, before long, I will be completely beyond help."
"What's that sound?" Xu Zhi asked.
"I don't know. It's a kind of... indescribable sound. It doesn't resemble anything, and there's no specific language. But I know it's calling me, or rather, calling us."
Strange stuff.
Xu Zhi thought of the alien species that were silently waiting in the city center. Were they also receiving some kind of call?
"Anything else?" The man's emotions were obviously fluctuating because of the memories. The short-haired girl frowned in pity, but Xu Zhi just asked.
The man shook his head helplessly: "No, that's all I feel."
"Most of the time, I don't have self-awareness or memory. I'm sorry."
Xu Zhi carefully observed his expression, confirming that he was probably not lying. He then dropped his cold voice and said with a smile, "What's there to be sorry about? Thank you for your cooperation. I will keep the promise I just made."
"Pack your things and get ready to leave here. Oh, and give me a piece of paper and a pen. I need to write a letter."
She planned to arrange for Xiaozhen to escort the group to the old residential area, and at the same time write a letter explaining the whole story and give it to Zhong Lingfan, asking her to keep a close eye on the man and the girl.
(End of this chapter)
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