I transformed into a cute girl and lived a carefree life in the apocalypse.

Yan Ziming said this very casually, as if he were talking about something that had nothing to do with him.

"Really... Ah, just turn right up ahead and you'll get there."

Meng Shaojun sighed inwardly and led Yan Ziming to the entrance of the power compartment. After passing through a series of identification checkpoints, they entered one of the most secure areas of the Longteng engine.

"Wow, this is really..."

Despite being mentally prepared, Yan Ziming was still shocked. The overwhelming sense of technology made her dizzy, and she could also sense the enormous amount of electricity contained in the unknown devices on the walls.

"This power output should be sufficient for Dragon Soar's operations, right? Is there a problem with the equipment?"

Meng Shaojun smiled wryly:

"Yes, there are also some issues with electricity storage and operation methods, what do you think...?"

Yan Ziming climbed over the railing, came to a certain electrical circuit, and poked it with his finger, almost scaring Meng Shaojun out of his wits.

This is a special circuit used to transmit electricity! If a normal person touches it, they will be electrocuted to ashes by the ultra-high voltage current.

But after only a few seconds of looking at Yan Ziming, he understood a fact.

This beautiful woman cannot be judged by ordinary standards.

If anyone truly mistook her for a weak and harmless young girl and harbored wicked thoughts to take liberties with her, they probably wouldn't even know how they died.

"Hmm... the circuit layout here is incorrect..."

Yan Ziming made a seemingly profound statement, which caught Meng Shaojun's attention.

"What's wrong with it?"

"I'm sorry, I was just saying it casually."

"..."

Meng Shaojun inwardly cursed, but showed no sign of displeasure. If anyone else had been mocking him like this, Meng Shaojun would have taught them a lesson they wouldn't want to die. But with such a cute girl...

Meng Shaojun said he enjoyed it very much.

Yan Ziming just tested the circuit and found that the current she released was conducted smoothly. Since there is no problem with the circuit, there is only one truth!

"In my opinion, the problem isn't with the transmission line, but with the generator set malfunctioning. Which generator is it?"

This time, Yan Ziming wasn't joking; she was seriously discussing the matter with Meng Shaojun.

She understood the story of the boy who cried wolf; a joke should only be made once, otherwise it would arouse Meng Shaojun's suspicion.

“There.” Meng Shaojun pointed to a huge circular device on the ground, about five meters in diameter, which was the heart of Longteng Power.

"really..."

After inspecting it thoroughly, Yan Ziming unleashed a bolt of lightning from his fingertip, which landed in an inconspicuous spot in a parabolic arc. The mecha then shuddered violently, showing signs of activating before subsiding again a few seconds later.

"What exactly is going on?" Meng Shaobai asked anxiously. Just now, it was obvious that Longteng was about to restart!

"There's a problem with the parts here, which is causing the device to be doing nothing. I just used an electric current to ignite it... blah blah... You can do this first... then that... then this and that... This will temporarily alleviate the power problem of the Dragon Soar."

Meng Shaojun listened intently, afraid of missing any details. After some experimentation, Long Teng indeed started moving again. The familiar vibration made him ecstatic, and his gaze toward Yan Ziming became even more respectful. His inner thoughts also intensified.

It seems we'll have to invite her to the Chinese Academy of Sciences to make some improvements in the future...

It's not that they don't want to find someone else, but there are just too few lightning ability users in China, only about a hundred, and none of them are above the fifth level.

One of the reasons for this situation is that the destructive power of this type of ability is extremely terrifying. The difficulty of controlling violent lightning inside a fragile human body is unimaginable. Most lightning ability users are very cautious and take it one step at a time to control lightning. Their level improvement is as slow as a tortoise, for fear that they might blow themselves up if they accidentally lose control. The broken bones of their predecessors serve as a warning to them.

Another reason is the number. Before the apocalypse, there were far fewer people with superpowers than there are now. There were no lightning-type superpowered individuals in China. These hundred or so were all newly awakened after the apocalypse. Some of them were able to advance to the fifth rank in five years, which can be considered exceptionally talented.

However, the fifth-order research on the Longteng power system could not provide any useful help. The power of the State Grid was much stronger than theirs, in other words, it was completely useless.

Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences stated that they need a more powerful lightning-type ability user whose understanding of lightning has been elevated to another level, preferably at the seventh level, because the seventh level is a process of sublimation, and the person in question certainly has a richer understanding of lightning than they, the scientists.

But there simply weren't any people like that back then!

Yan Ziming only reached the seventh rank in the last year or two. She is not directly under the military, and coupled with her low-key style, few people know of her existence.

Moreover, the research on Longteng was almost finished at that time, so the people at the Chinese Academy of Sciences missed out on such a good opportunity to work as a laborer.

Besides, who could have imagined that someone could accomplish something as unbelievable as advancing from level one to level seven within five years?

All of the above reasons are why Longteng Power System has been heavily criticized.

P.S.: This is a regular update, not an extra chapter. I'll be adding two extra chapters every day (??ω?`)

Chapter 171 Warm Rain

After temporarily repairing Longteng, Yan Ziming suddenly thought of a question and asked:

Will you go to the front lines to fight?

Meng Shaojun was taken aback by her question and replied:

"Unfortunately, we can't. The current power system is only temporarily repaired. If we rush it into the battlefield, there will most likely be some accidents. Moreover, the military is already urging us to go back and repair and improve the Longteng."

Unsurprising answer.

Yan Ziming was still looking forward to watching Longteng dominate the battlefield from within the company.

"In that case, I'll take my leave now. I need to go back and support the front lines."

"Well, good luck to you."

Watching Yan Ziming leave, Meng Shaojun's eyes were full of longing.

Meng Shaojun deeply respected these superhumans who risked their lives for the country. Despite their immense strength, which allowed them to be free from most constraints, they still chose to shed their blood on the battlefield.

However, he had orders to follow, which was also his duty; otherwise, he would have ordered Long Teng to go to the front line to support friendly forces.

"Let's head back!"

When he issued the order, he was filled with reluctance, but he still resolutely carried it out and embarked on the return journey with this war behemoth that represented the pinnacle of China's scientific research capabilities.

……

Deep in the mountains and forests, flashes of azure lightning occasionally streak across the landscape. Each flash signifies the death of a mutated species.

The mountain road was rugged, and the rain was pouring down. The blue phantom, like the Grim Reaper, silently reaped the lives of the mutated species.

With a swift stroke, the blue-faced ghoul beneath him was cleaved in two, its body splitting in two and falling to either side.

"That makes it the 172nd one..."

Yan Ziming was completely soaked, her clothes clinging to her skin, revealing her stunning figure. Water droplets streamed down her hair and onto her beautiful face, creating a unique aesthetic.

On her way back, she killed many mutated species, all of which were C-level or higher, with more than a dozen A-level ones.

The battle at the front is now stabilizing, and the scales of victory have completely tipped in their favor. Rather than returning to the front and idly observing, it would be better to kill more mutated species here and nip any potential variables on the battlefield in the bud.

Of course, there was another reason—she wanted to earn extra money.

Simply put, there's not enough money. The root cause is that launching the Crimson Flame is too expensive. Just now, Ye Qianxue told her that she had spent a Crystal Obsidian and five Grade A Crystal Cores!

Yan Ziming swore she had never been so extravagant in her life. Tens of millions of RMB were just wasted by Ye Qianxue, and Yan Ziming was heartbroken.

However, Yan Ziming generously forgave her. After all, his purpose in entrusting Chiyan to her was to protect her safety, not to use it as an ornament. Tens of millions of RMB and his sister's life were probably insignificant in comparison.

To have such an adorable and clingy little sister is a blessing that probably belongs to someone who saved the world in their past life; it's something that money can't measure.

That being said, not having enough money is Yan Ziming's biggest weakness right now. As the saying goes...

Money isn't everything, but you can't do without it.

This statement was regarded as truth by Yan Zimo and countless others. This is how the world is. Without money, no one will even look at you. Especially in the post-apocalyptic world where resources are scarce, money is second only to weapons and even more important than life itself. Only China is relatively stable in the world. In other countries, most people will do anything for resources, such as murder and arson.

"Hey, big sister, can you hear me?"

Yan Ziming was preparing to hunt down the next A-rank Skyrocket when his communication device rang. He quickly drew it, took out his Thunder Cutter, and ended the Skyrocket's life in a few rounds, replying:

"Yes, I'm here. What's up?"

"Big sister, where are you?"

"I'm earning extra money in the mountains about 20 kilometers ahead of the troops."

"Huh?!" Ye Qianxue seemed startled by her answer and remained silent for a long time.

——300,000 acquired!

Yan Ziming dug out the Grade A crystal core from the rocket's brain, gave a small cheer, and asked:

After a brief cheer, Yan Ziming asked:

"What's wrong?"

"You have to explain yourself when you get back." Yan Shan's loud voice came through the phone, and then he hung up, leaving Yan Ziming trembling with fear.

Finished!

Dead!

Not only did she secretly go out to earn extra money during the war, but she was also caught red-handed by her uncle. Now she'll be in serious trouble, if not dead!

Yan Ziming's mind raced as he considered whether there were any remedial measures.

"I'll think it over on the way back... Qianxue, you brat, your uncle was right there and you didn't tell me! I'll teach you a lesson when we get back!"

Yan Ziming was exasperated. How could her younger sister be so good at ruining her life? Once or twice was one thing, but it happened every few days! Who could stand it?