Animals had also mutated and developed supernatural abilities?
This completely overturned their understanding of the world.
What was even more frightening was that the creature grew stronger when faced with stronger opponents. At first, its ability had only been at the beginner level, but later, by absorbing her supernatural power, it had forcibly advanced by an entire level.
Ji Yun admitted that she had panicked at the time, so she unleashed her ultimate move.
In an instant, dark clouds gathered high in the sky and collided with one another. The sound of thunderclaps rang out incessantly as lightning intertwined into a massive electric web, crashing down upon them.
…
Perhaps the lightning had been too powerful and caused a disturbance in space and time. That must have been why she appeared while bathing in lightning.
She probably wouldn’t be able to return.
Since she couldn’t go back, she would simply live well in this world.
After sorting out the cause and effect, Ji Yun’s mind had never been clearer.
Tomorrow, she absolutely had to enter the forest.
Her supernatural ability was her weapon and her means of protecting herself.
She had to keep it in optimal condition.
People who had lived through the apocalypse didn’t suffer from insomnia, even when sleeping beside an unfamiliar man.
Ji Yun peacefully fell asleep.
The person beside her, however, was having a hard time.
He had never shared a bed with a woman before.
And this woman was his newlywed wife.
Although she might not even understand what those words meant.
At that moment, the faint fragrance of the woman beside him kept drifting into his nose. A wave of heat rose from his lower abdomen, and he unconsciously arched his waist.
This is killing me!
She was only a foolish girl, yet she could still be so alluring.
It seemed he really had been starved for too long.
Around midnight, Ji Yun vaguely heard the sound of water being splashed in the courtyard.
Could he be too hot to sleep?
Ji Yun didn’t think much of it. She turned over and went back to sleep.
She needed plenty of rest!
Listening to the sound of water in the courtyard, Grandma Gu silently prayed.
Ancestors, please bless us.
Please let my little great-grandchild be healthy.
It absolutely cannot be a fool.
……….
The next morning, Ji Yun slept until the sun was already high before getting up.
When she came out, Grandma Gu merely glanced at her without saying anything.
“I…”
Ji Yun tried clearing her throat.
She could make a sound now.
Although it was still very hoarse, she was extremely happy.
Being unable to speak had been quite difficult.
“Is your throat feeling better?” Grandma Gu looked up and asked.
“Better… now.”
“Since it’s only just getting better, don’t talk too much. Drink another bowl of the medicine later, and you’ll definitely be fine tomorrow.”
Grandma Gu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
At last, the girl could speak.
Otherwise, having to face someone who couldn’t talk every day would drive her crazy.
“Go wash up. We’re about to eat.”
Ji Yun nodded.
She broke off a twig to use as a toothbrush. This time, she didn’t use salt. She simply rinsed her mouth with water.
She hadn’t forgotten how long Grandma Gu’s face had fallen yesterday after discovering that some of the household salt had been used.
After washing up, she went to the kitchen to help.
In the apocalypse, if you wanted to stay alive, you had to take care of yourself.
No one owed anyone else a living.
She was used to living that way.
Putting aside her relationship with Gu Zhou, she didn’t want to freeload off him either.
“I’m… sorry. I… slept… too deeply and got… up late.”
“It’s fine. I had nothing to do today anyway, so I just did it while I was at it.”
Gu Zhou glanced at her before continuing with his work.
Just like yesterday, they were having wild-vegetable porridge again.
Perhaps because Ji Yun was in a better mood today, she felt that the porridge tasted better than yesterday’s.
Gu Zhou finished his bowl in just a few mouthfuls.
“Grandma, I’m going into the forest later.”
“I… am too.”
Grandma Gu ate slowly.
“You’d better stay with me. Don’t go disturb him. Gu Zhou has to support the family, so he can’t afford to waste time.”
“You… are slow!”
Grandma Gu choked.
This little fool was actually so blunt that she was complaining about how slowly she walked.
Gu Zhou hurriedly stepped in, afraid Grandma might lose her temper right there.
“Don’t go. Didn’t you promise to wash my clothes yesterday?”
As long as she could get into the forest, Ji Yun didn’t care.
She obediently nodded.
“Okay. I’ll… go wash clothes.”
“Wash the bedsheets too.”
Grandma Gu’s voice came from the side.
“Okay.”
Ji Yun didn’t think much of it.
Gu Zhou was a grown man who also carried the burden of supporting the family. It was understandable that he lived a rougher life.
The bedding probably hadn’t been washed in a long time, which was why Grandma Gu had mentioned it.
Grandma Gu…
As expected, she really is a fool.
If it had been another young woman who heard that, she probably would have blushed with embarrassment.
Yet Ji Yun’s expression remained completely normal, without the slightest trace of awkwardness.
Oh…
Hopefully, the little grandson she gives birth to will be a normal child.
After breakfast, Grandma Gu sent the two of them away while she stayed home to do the housework.
Gu Zhou carried his bow and walked ahead.
Ji Yun followed behind with the wooden basin.
When they reached a fork in the road, Gu Zhou remembered Ji Yun’s condition and stopped.
“I’ll take you to the stream.”
Ji Yun indicated that she knew the way.
“Grandma… taught me.”
“All right, I’ll still take you there. With that brain of yours, who knows how much you’ll remember after sleeping all night?”
Ji Yun was helpless.
She could only let him escort her to the stream.
After all, her throat had not fully recovered, and she didn’t want to waste her energy arguing with him.
After a night of rest, her mental strength had recovered considerably.
The forest was cool, and the fragrance of plants drifted through the breeze.
Ji Yun keenly sensed that the greenery in the forest seemed to have faded another layer.
The string in her mind that was tied to her instinct for danger tightened another notch.
She secretly wondered:
If it doesn’t rain soon, something is bound to happen at the foot of the mountain.
When that happens, they may have no choice but to move deeper into the mountains.
If my supernatural ability recovers, going deep into the mountains would actually be a very good option.
Along the way, whenever they encountered small animals, Ji Yun would stop.
Just thinking about static electricity made her itch with anticipation.
“Come on. What are you dawdling for?”
Ji Yun rolled her eyes.
She knew it.
Going out with him was inconvenient.
He had to control everything she did.
“Don’t roll your eyes from now on. Especially not at me. Understand?”
Ji Yun…
He sure likes sticking his nose into everything!
“You eat my food, so you have to listen to me. If you dare disobey me, I’ll beat you to death.”
Gu Zhou pinched her cheek.
It was surprisingly soft.
Ji Yun stomped her foot.
Just wait until I recover. Let’s see who’ll be eating your food then!
“She may be foolish, but she sure has quite a temper!”
Gu Zhou pinched her cheek again.
Ji Yun broke free and glared furiously at him.
Doesn’t he know how strong his hands are?
Seeing the red mark on her cheek, Gu Zhou coughed lightly in embarrassment.
“Well… we’re at the stream. Go ahead.”
Ji Yun pointed toward the forest, signaling for him to leave.
“You want me to go?”
Ji Yun nodded.
“You really don’t appreciate kindness. Do you think I want to keep an eye on you? I’m only worried you’ll fall into the river and cause me trouble.”
Ji Yun continued insisting that he leave.
Just as the two were facing off, a greasy, mocking voice suddenly rang out.
“Oh, look at that. The newlyweds are flirting with each other!”
Gu Zhou and Ji Yun simultaneously turned their angry gazes toward the newcomer.
So annoying.
But Big Buckteeth had no self-awareness at all.
He deliberately mocked them.
“Oh, Gu Zhou, I never noticed before, but you and the little fool actually make quite a good match. Both of you are missing something—one of you has a limp, and the other’s got something wrong upstairs. Hahaha!”
“Big Buckteeth, I think there’s something wrong with your heart too. A black birthmark right on it.”
“You…”
Damn Gu Zhou!
He was actually mocking him for marrying the woman with the red birthmark.
Still, being ugly was better than being a fool.
At least the children he had would be normal, and he would have someone to rely on when he grew old.
Unlike Gu Zhou.
In the future, he would probably have a whole litter of little fools following him around, crying and screaming for food all day.
He would suffer for the rest of his life until the day he died.
A strange, smug smile appeared on Big Buckteeth’s face, as though he could already see a whole group of little fools trailing behind Gu Zhou.
“Gu Zhou, one of you is a cripple and the other is a fool. I wonder what your children will be—crippled or stupid? Or maybe both crippled and stupid? Hahaha!”
“Are you any better?”