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

Caught off guard, Zhiruo was called upon again, and her reaction was exactly the same as before.

"Huh? So what exactly happened—tell me quickly...."

Under Yan Ziming's threatening gaze, Luo Li was forced to change her tune, and her tone became much softer.

Zhi Ruo glanced at Yan Zi Mo with gratitude. Bai He, standing beside her, decided to take the lead and said:

"My consumption was originally a state secret, but it's okay to talk about it now, just don't let it get out."

Bai He recalled her past experiences and then answered:

"If it's just a simple 'premonition,' it won't take any strain on me. But if it's a prediction about something, it takes three to five days before I can use it again, and I won't feel any discomfort during that time."

The last sentence is debatable.

There will be no discomfort during this period, which is perfect for Xiaoqi's current situation, isn't it?

This also reflects that their caution was correct.

Bai He patted Zhi Ruo on the shoulder, "It's your turn next."

"Oh...oh oh!" Zhiruo paused for a moment, then said, "My words are fine even for fighting...do you understand what I mean?"

"Well, I can understand the general idea."

Yan Ziming nodded.

During the Civilization Cup, Zhiruo and Youlan teamed up to win several matches, with Zhiruo playing a crucial role. Later, she even dispelled the fog that shrouded the seventh district, demonstrating that her energy expenditure was acceptable.

So here comes the key question: Zhi Ruo and Bai He gave completely opposite answers, so how do we explain Xiao Qi's condition?

The door opened, and Li Hao walked in.

"Well done."

Upon entering, he showered Xiao Qi with high praise, his face beaming with delight.

Now it's finally confirmed: Xiao Qi is the 'savior' they've been searching for, the one who can turn this fundamental situation around.

Currently, there is still one eighth-level individual in China exhibiting signs of mutation, and it is estimated that his days are numbered. He is located in the Southern Guangdong Military Administrative Region.

In the current situation, his importance is self-evident. He is second only to the ninth rank in combat power. If successful, he may directly transform into the ninth rank. Therefore, we must save him no matter what!

As for the three mutated individuals scheduled later, although it is cruel, it can only be postponed. We can only pray that they can hold on until then.

Upon hearing his idea, Luo Li frowned and said, "I think we still need to collect more data."

"I think so."

Yan Ziming also said the same thing, adding that the side effects of this ability on Xiao Qi are still unknown, and it is necessary to be cautious.

Bai He and others shared this view, and these opinions, which could almost represent half of China's high-ranking officials, forced Li Hao to reconsider.

After a long pause, he sighed and said, "He can hold on for another day or two. You can continue."

After saying that, he led everyone to another experimental site, which was currently occupied by Cheng Xue, so they had to move to another place.

Yan Ziming and the others stayed here all day, observing, collecting data, and exchanging their insights.

Of the four people called in for the experiment, including Cheng Xue, three succeeded and one failed, which shows that even with Xiao Qi's help, the success rate was not 100%.

This result was within Li Haoyi's prediction range. In the collapsed containment facility, ten out of twelve were successful, so the probability was about the same.

However, it is worth mentioning that... of the ten who succeeded that time, plus the three who succeeded here, only a handful of them achieved a true transformation. The remaining eleven received virtually no improvement, or even none at all, which is extremely strange.

Liu Mengxian's assessment of this was as follows:

"If one's own willpower is not strong, no matter how much others help, it will be in vain; one can only barely escape with one's life."

The words of this living saint were naturally accepted by everyone present, and the issue was thus resolved.

To be on the safe side, they conducted a series of physical function tests on Xiaoqi, and found no abnormalities; she was no different from an ordinary person.

There's something I just can't figure out.

After looking at Xiao Qi's physical examination report, Luo Li was completely baffled.

Yan Ziming's heart tightened at these words, and he quickly asked, "What's wrong? Did you notice anything unusual?"

"Well, you could say it's abnormal. Xiao Qi's physical abilities are completely inconsistent with those of a superhuman... She's really just at the level of an ordinary junior high school student, which is quite unusual."

Luo Li swung her little fist and then slammed it on the table, making a loud 'thud' that dented a piece of the wooden tabletop.

"My strength is already much greater than that of an average person. Even if Xiao Qi is not as strong as me, she shouldn't be at this level..."

After thinking for a moment, Youlan uttered an extremely bold conjecture:

"If that's the case, then can we assume that Xiao Qi awakened her superpowers a long time ago?"

This statement is thought-provoking, but after careful consideration to no avail, Luo Li and the others had no choice but to give up and sigh.

"Mystical abilities... they truly live up to their name. Our understanding of them is still far too limited. The world is full of wonders, and will there be even stranger phenomena in the future?"

"Who knows what's going to happen in the future?"

Yan Ziming shrugged and turned his gaze to Bai He, who ignored him, closed her eyes, and sat there quietly by herself.

Mystical abilities are like a fog shrouding the path forward; no one knows what the world will be like after the fog is lifted. Human civilization will pay a heavy price, sacrifice lives, and waste countless years on this path to explore this eternally unfathomable ending, constructing a glorious history that spans the ages, leaving a lasting legacy...

Chapter 81 A Midnight Date~

After today's test, Xiaoqi was "borrowed" by Li Hao.

The purpose, of course, is to treat the eighth-level ability user who has developed mutation symptoms.

After learning that Xiao Qi's amazing performance four times in a row this afternoon had no side effects, Yan Ziming put his worries aside and let him take Xiao Qi away. By riding the Flowing Light, it only took less than two hours to safely bring her back.

As for the results of this trip, Yan Ziming knew without even asking.

When Li Hao brought the person back, he could barely suppress his smile, which showed the fate of that eighth-level ability user.

Yan Ziming simply didn't believe that the eighth-ranked person could break through to the ninth rank.

Li Haoyi is ultimately just an exception. He was able to break through because he had high talent and a solid foundation. We don't know what would happen to others.

Just like Yan Ziming's rescue of Mandala last time, she did not achieve instant success like Li Haoyi, but instead accumulated more experience.

By the time everything was finished for the day, it was already 2 a.m.

However, Bei'an City did not fall into silence, but instead had an even more lively atmosphere than before.

Yesterday was just an ordinary day; compared to today, it was nothing.

Today is the day for Odyssey to hold peace talks with the human side, and the location is Bei'an City, where Yan Zimo is located.

Even with only a one-day buffer period, the streets were more dazzling than ever before, a tapestry of neon lights creating a scene even more vibrant than a festival. Yan Ziming and Liu Mengxian strolled through these streets, and a strange feeling inexplicably arose within them...

It felt like a date.

Yan Ziming kept thinking about this, so much so that her face remained flushed, like a red apple, making one want to take a bite.

Fortunately, the surrounding lighting was relatively warm, so it wasn't obvious, and Yan Ziming could barely keep it in check.

"Mo'er."

Liu Mengxian suddenly called out to Yan Ziming, who almost jumped up with a "whoa" out of the blue.

"Would you like to sit over there?"

Yan Ziming looked in the direction Liu Mengxian was looking and saw an open-air barbecue stall with tables set up outside.

This place is a well-established restaurant. Yan Ziming has eaten there a few times. The food is good, only slightly inferior to hers.

I never expected Liu Mengxian to choose to eat in a place like this.

Ah, don't misunderstand, Yan Ziming didn't mean to disparage this place. After all, she used to often eat skewers in similar places. It's just that the hygiene here is really incomparable to her home or some big hotels. There are always a few flies buzzing around. I don't know if Xian'er can stand it.

"Go."

Because it was a night market, business was booming. Yan Ziming, who had a sharp eye, spotted an empty table, immediately took that spot, pulled out a chair for Liu Mengxian, and sat down on the other side.

"Boss, twenty skewers of lamb and twenty skewers of beef, plus two bottles of beer."

Considering Liu Mengxian's appetite, Yan Ziming didn't order too much. He added two more skewers of chicken wings and then stopped ordering.

When he came to his senses and looked at her again, he realized that Liu Mengxian, who was sitting next to him, had unknowingly taken on a touch of worldly charm, which made her even more alluring. The mist that had shrouded her had dissipated, revealing her dreamlike and beautiful face.

Yan Ziming took off his sunglasses, smiled, and asked, "Xian'er, are you hungry?"

That's a joke. How could a dignified Soul Heaven expert be hungry?

"I suppose so," Liu Mengxian replied softly.

That's all they said, but it didn't feel out of place on these two people at all, as if they were naturally suited to this kind of atmosphere.

In his spare time, Yan Ziming watched the waiters circling back and forth and inexplicably thought of Wen Xintong.

"Speaking of which, I wonder how Xintong's interview went today. I hope she didn't end up with another terrible job..."

This naive girl almost got completely devoured without even realizing it, and now she's found a new job so quickly. Yan Ziming subconsciously felt a pang of worry for her.

I'll find some time to go and take a look...

Before long, all the barbecue that Yan Ziming ordered was served. The skewers of grilled meat, which smelled of cumin, whetted Yan Ziming's appetite, as he hadn't had barbecue in a long time.

At times like this, you really need beer to really enjoy the meal... uh.