As the end times approached, dark clouds filled the sky, and torrential rain poured down, relentlessly scorching the earth. The raindrops were like tears shed by the heavens, or the drumbeats of the apocalypse, each one carrying a chilling cold.
Although Su Yao's fire-based abilities were powerful, they were struggling under the onslaught of the torrential rain. She withdrew the flames and retreated into the safe house. The family sat huddled together, listening to the thunderous rain outside, their faces grave. Her father checked the weapons, while her mother took out some thick clothing from her storage space and distributed them to everyone, trying to keep them warm.
The rain subsided, but the chill grew stronger. Through the window, Su Yao saw that the streets were beginning to freeze over with puddles. She knew that the real test had just begun; the onset of this extreme cold apocalypse meant they would face even more survival challenges.
As the temperature plummeted, the temperature inside the safe house also began to drop rapidly. They could clearly see their own breath turning white, and their hands and feet became icy and numb. Su Yao hurriedly retrieved some warming equipment from her space, such as hot water bottles and electric blankets, but as the power system gradually failed due to the low temperature, these devices became ineffective.
“We need to find a way to warm the house, or we’ll all freeze to death,” Dad said, frowning. Su Yao looked around, her gaze falling on the remaining furniture. “We can take the furniture apart and make a fire to keep warm,” she suggested. The family immediately got to work. Dad used tools to dismantle the furniture, while Su Yao and Mom piled the pieces of wood in the middle of the room.
Su Yao used her fire-based ability again, and a ghostly blue flame leaped on the wood, radiating warmth. The family sat around the fire, enjoying this hard-won warmth. However, they knew that wood was limited and they had to find other ways to keep warm.
Thinking of her spatial ability's material conversion function, Su Yao tried to transform some other materials into combustible materials. After several attempts, she successfully converted some waste plastic and cloth into a charcoal-like substance, which burned for a long time and generated high heat. With this new fuel source, the temperature inside the room temporarily stabilized.
But the extreme cold brought more than just cold; it also created problems with food and water. The water left outside had all frozen.
After ensuring the basic survival conditions in the safe house, Su Yao's family began to consider their next move. They couldn't remain trapped inside indefinitely; they needed to find more resources and possible shelters. Su Yao observed the situation outside through the window.
“We need to make some warmer gear before we can go out and find resources,” Su Yao said. So, the family began using the resources in their space to make warm gear. They made winter clothes, gloves, and snow boots from thick cloth, cotton, and some leather. They also made some simple sleds to move on the ice.
After completing their preparations, Su Yao's family decided to venture out. They opened the door to the safe house, and a biting gust of cold wind rushed in, seemingly freezing their very souls. Su Yao, bundled tightly in her winter clothes, led the way, her fire-based powers flickering in her palms, dispelling some of the chill for everyone. Her father, weapon in hand, cautiously surveyed their surroundings, while her mother followed behind, pulling the sled.
The streets were deathly silent, save for the crunching sound of their footsteps on the snow. They cautiously made their way to the nearby supermarket, hoping to find more food and other useful supplies.
When they arrived at the supermarket, they found the doors blocked by ice and snow. Su Yao used her flames to melt the snow, while her parents pushed the doors open together. The supermarket was dark and cold inside. Some items on the shelves were frozen, but others were relatively well-preserved, encased in ice and snow. They quickly began collecting food, medicine, and other necessities, storing them in their storage space.
Just as they were about to leave, a low roar echoed from deep within the supermarket. Su Yao's heart tightened; she knew that unknown dangers awaited them. The family gripped their weapons, preparing to face new challenges and continue their fight for survival in this frigid apocalypse.
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