Zhou Yuxuan was unconscious for a day and a night, and Chen Xiaoru stayed by his side, fearing that something might happen to him. She stared at Zhou Yuxuan closely, not blinking, but her eyelids grew heavier, and her upper and lower eyelids kept fighting.
"System, you said he has been in a coma for a day and a night, why hasn't he woken up yet? I really can't hold on any longer, I'm so sleepy..." Chen Xiaoru's voice was filled with deep fatigue. She rubbed her sore eyes and forced herself to cheer up.
"Host, don't worry. He will wake up soon. If you really can't hold on, you can rest for a while. I will notify you immediately if there is any situation."
The system's gentle voice sounded in Chen Xiaoru's mind, with a hint of soothing meaning.
"Why didn't you tell me earlier? I've been waiting here for so long like an idiot."
Chen Xiaoru couldn't help but complain, a hint of anger in her tone. She climbed onto the bed gently and lay down beside Zhou Yuxuan carefully, trying not to touch his wound.
Not long after, a slight gurgling sound came from Chen Xiaoru's stomach. She had fallen into a deep sleep with a satisfied smile on her lips.
Suddenly, Zhou Yuxuan opened his eyes abruptly, and what came into view was the familiar ceiling. His eyes froze, and he quickly looked around, as if trying to confirm where he was.
Memories flooded back like a tide. The scene of battling the zombies before he passed out was vivid in his mind: the crimson rain of blood, the hideous faces of the zombies, and the excruciating pain of being bitten… He subconsciously touched his chest. The pain in the wound was gone, replaced by waves of numbness. He thought of Chen Xiaoru, who had risked her life to save him by charging into the zombie swarm. He wondered how she was doing now.
"Gurgle..." A slight sound broke Zhou Yuxuan's thoughts. He looked in the direction of the sound and saw Chen Xiaoru curled up beside him, sleeping soundly.
Her brows were slightly furrowed, as if she couldn't rest in her sleep. Looking at her sleeping, Zhou Yuxuan felt a warm current in his heart. He knew that during the time he was unconscious, she must have been by his side, never leaving his side.
Zhou Yuxuan sat up carefully and tried to mobilize the energy in his body.
A slight electric current instantly ran through his body, and the numbing sensation became more obvious, as if countless small ants were crawling inside his body, making him feel tingling.
He closed his eyes, concentrated, and tried to sense everything around him.
"Hmm?" Zhou Yuxuan was surprised to find that his perception range had expanded several times compared to before. Everything around him became extremely clear, and even Chen Xiaoru's slight breathing could be heard clearly.
He clenched his fists, feeling the power surging through his body, and muttered to himself, "Just like in my previous life, I have awakened my lightning and mental abilities. This time, the awakening of these abilities seems to be even more powerful than in my previous life."
Zhou Yuxuan began to check the wounds on his body and found that all the wounds had healed without even a trace of scar left.
He knew that this must be Chen Xiaoru's credit.
Thinking of this, Zhou Yuxuan's heart was filled with gratitude. He leaned over and gently placed a kiss on Chen Xiaoru's forehead, as light as a dragonfly touching the water, for fear of waking her up from her deep sleep.
"Gurgle..." Zhou Yuxuan's stomach growled at an inopportune time. He hadn't eaten for a day and a night, and was indeed a little hungry.
He got out of bed quietly and prepared to get something to eat.
Chen Xiaoru suddenly woke up and found that there was no one beside her. She panicked and sat up hurriedly, her voice trembling as she called out anxiously, "Zhou Yuxuan! Zhou Yuxuan! Where are you?"
Zhou Yuxuan heard Chen Xiaoru's sobbing cries and rushed into the bedroom. Seeing that she had woken up, the anxious look on his face was instantly replaced by ecstasy. He rushed to the bedside in two steps, pulled her into his arms, and asked anxiously, "What's wrong? What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Chen Xiaoru hugged Zhou Yuxuan tightly, as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw, and said in a tearful voice: "You scared me to death, I thought you were gone..."
Zhou Yuxuan felt the trembling of the person in his arms, and felt distressed. He patted her back gently and comforted her softly:
"Silly boy, how could I not see you? I'm right in front of you, okay? And I have some great news to tell you."
Chen Xiaoru finally calmed down. She raised her head and looked at Zhou Yuxuan with tearful eyes, her eyes full of doubts:
"Good news? What good news?"
"Wife, I've awakened dual-element abilities! Lightning and Spirit!"
There was irrepressible excitement in Zhou Yuxuan's voice, and his eyes were shining brightly.
Chen Xiaoru pretended to be confused, blinked her big eyes, and asked in a puzzled manner:
"Superpowers? How did you awaken your superpowers? Could it be... could it be because of the red rain that's still falling outside?"
"That's right, wife, you are so smart!"
Zhou Yuxuan scratched Chen Xiaoru's nose and said lovingly, "This red rain is not simple. It can awaken superpowers in people, and it can also awaken superpowers in zombies, making them even more powerful. It can even turn people directly into zombies!"
"Ah?" Chen Xiaoru exclaimed, her almond-shaped eyes wide open, and her fair face was full of disbelief. She eagerly moved closer to Zhou Yuxuan, looking him up and down, as if she wanted to penetrate him with her eyes.
"Then why didn't I react at all when you awakened your superpowers? And I didn't even turn into a zombie!"
It wasn't that she had to awaken any special powers, but it was better to have one than not to have one. What's more, Zhou Yuxuan already had it, but she hadn't made any progress, which made her feel a little unbalanced.
"Wife, I don't know either."
Zhou Yuxuan spread his hands helplessly, his brows slightly furrowed, revealing an expression of deep thought.
"How about this, we go to the Red Base to ask? By the way, we can also find out about your parents' news, killing two birds with one stone." He suggested with a hint of expectation in his eyes, carefully observing Chen Xiaoru's reaction.
"Okay, but you still need to rest for two days. Your body has just recovered. I'm afraid something might happen if you go out rashly," said Chen Xiaoru.
"Okay, I'll do as you say. You sleep a little longer, I'm going to the bathroom."
Zhou Yuxuan agreed readily.
Two days later, the red rain stopped. The sky was gloomy, and the dark clouds were so low that they seemed to be within reach.
The air was filled with the scent of damp earth, tinged with a faint odor of blood. Zhou Yuxuan and Chen Xiaoru stood by the window, gazing at the bleak scene outside.
"It's time for us to go." Zhou Yuxuan broke the silence. Chen Xiaoru nodded.
The two began to pack up, with Zhou Yuxuan putting some commonly used weapons and tools in his backpack.
Chen Xiaoru placed everything in the space. After everything was ready, the two left the house. The neighborhood was silent, not a soul in sight. Only a few mutated zombies roamed.
They were rotting and emitting a foul stench. Yet, their movements were much more agile than before. Zhou Yuxuan and Chen Xiaoru carefully avoided them and headed towards the gate of the residential complex.
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