The hotpot was still simmering in the living room.

The aroma was still rich.

The Base Commander graciously ate from beginning to end, then sat beside Leng Yebai and stretched comfortably.

Ever since he found his son, the Base Commander became increasingly casual, appearing stern only in front of others, but relaxed whenever the Bai Family was around.

He rediscovered the feeling from more than twenty years ago—warmth of a home, the closest of kin.

Bai Xiqin and Xiao Lan Zombie were alone in the room.

Song Hongfei and Song’s mother stood at the door, afraid to disturb Bai Xiqin and Xiao Lan Zombie, not going inside.

One, to guard against others seeing, and two, to be the first to see Song Wenwen.

In the room, Xiao Lan Zombie held a crystal core in her decomposed fingers, it was blue, as beautiful as her dress.

The dim light cast an illusionary glow from the crystal core in Xiao Lan Zombie’s hand.

A transparent pale blue was embedded in the decaying flesh of the hand, even showing the shriveled muscles.

Bai Xiqin closed her eyes, slowly connecting with that extremely chaotic emotion, softly "humming" a lullaby, without any aggression, only endless gentleness.

Xiao Lan Zombie’s brainwaves were incredibly agitated, but upon encountering Bai Xiqin’s consciousness, she didn’t unleash the zombies’ bloodthirsty frenzy, instead deliberately suppressing it.

In her subconscious, she still didn’t want to harm Bai Xiqin, even though she had lost her past memories.

Bai Xiqin also held a crystal core, likewise a blue one, surrounded by fair skin, forming a stark contrast to Xiao Lan Zombie’s fingers.

Xiao Lan Zombie was once a Water Ability User, so relatively, the crystal core of a Water High Rank Zombie could be easily absorbed by her.

Perhaps it was because Bai Xiqin also had a Water Ability, that Xiao Lan Zombie quickly learned from Bai Xiqin’s example, starting to absorb the energy in her hand.

Xiao Lan Zombie couldn’t think for herself, only parrot-like absorption of energy.

Just mimicry, learning, but not real absorption, the crystal core remained motionless in her hand.

After a long time, the sky outside had dimmed.

The blue crystal core began to emit a faint blue glow, not absorbed by Xiao Lan Zombie, but rather dissipating into the air.

The crystal core in Bai Xiqin’s hand was much more obedient, the blue energy quickly drilled into Bai Xiqin’s hand, without any seepage.

All absorbed by Bai Xiqin, without waste.

Seemingly aware of the difference in absorption phenomena between herself and Bai Xiqin, Xiao Lan Zombie’s brain surged with emotions again.

Bai Xiqin could feel the cold, despair, bloodthirstiness within those emotions.

This absolute negative energy made her recall many things at once, especially the time she was captured and dissected.

She felt as if every inch of her skin hurt, overwhelmed with negative energy.

Before long, sweat dripped from Bai Xiqin’s forehead.

’Come on, you can do it, continue absorbing, store all these things in your brain.’

Bai Xiqin’s consciousness was gentle, restraining her own desire to go crazy with this energy, continuously soothing Xiao Lan Zombie.

In Xiao Lan Zombie’s hazy memories, Bai Xiqin was like a beam of light in the darkness, awakening her confused consciousness.

That barely noticeable awareness was pulled from the abyss by Bai Xiqin, raised to a place touched by the sun’s warmth.

This feeling was beautiful, though Xiao Lan Zombie didn’t understand what beauty meant, she liked it very much.

Another hour passed.

Finally, Xiao Lan Zombie began absorbing a little of the water energy seeping from the crystal core.

Not visibly, seemingly negligible.

But it truly started absorbing.

When Xiao Lan Zombie began steadily absorbing energy, Bai Xiqin breathed a sigh of relief.

Bai Xiqin gently withdrew her consciousness, reached out to wipe the sweat from her forehead, and slowly opened her eyes.

The crystal core in her hand had already turned to residue, Xiao Lan Zombie’s crystal core was just beginning to be absorbed.

After Bai Xiqin withdrew her consciousness, Xiao Lan Zombie looked somewhat uneasy, her body moved slightly.

"Don’t be afraid, I’m right here."

Bai Xiqin reached out and gently patted Xiao Lan Zombie’s shoulder, keeping her hand there.

Bai Xiqin’s hand gave Xiao Lan Zombie immense security, she didn’t stop absorbing the crystal core, instead, her absorption speed increased slightly.

Bai Xiqin watched Xiao Lan Zombie absorb the crystal core, feeling slightly emotional.

She had long heard that the Song Family was among the best at the Security Base, it now seemed it was related to genetics.

Song Hongfei’s superpower was second to the Base Commander, superior to many Superpower Users. After Feng Ge fell, Song Hongfei’s superpower was considered the best at the Security Base.

(Given the Bai Family didn’t participate in the evaluation.)

Song Ning and Song’s mother were also among the best Superpower Users.

No one’s superpower was below Second Rank.

In the apocalypse, this family was considered practically at the boss level.

Xiao Lan Zombie could simply rely on instinct to start absorbing the crystal core as a mere ordinary zombie.

Even with Bai Xiqin’s assistance, this speed was much faster than other zombies.

Seeing Xiao Lan Zombie had adapted to absorbing the crystal core, Bai Xiqin quietly withdrew her fingers and left the room.

Leaving it up to Xiao Lan Zombie’s talent.

"How is she?"

Song’s mother spoke as soon as Bai Xiqin left the room, afraid to disturb Xiao Lan Zombie, her voice was very low, barely audible to anyone besides Bai Xiqin.

"Let her absorb the crystal core in the room, I’ll check in when I have time. Her talent is superb; she will definitely recover her former appearance." Bai Xiqin said.

She had high hopes for Xiao Lan Zombie.

Never before had she heard of an ordinary zombie capable of such a thing, even with external intervention, she would certainly become outstanding among zombies.

Bai Xiqin’s eyes dimmed, if not for this damned zombie virus, Xiao Lan Zombie would undoubtedly have been a goddess admired by all in the apocalypse!

"That’s good, that’s good."

Song’s mother nodded repeatedly, holding Bai Xiqin’s hand tightly, wishing she could tuck this girl into her pocket.

This girl was too amazing!

Not only beautiful but also able to help her daughter absorb the crystal core, practically a savior to the Song Family.

After softly discussing a couple of things with Song’s mother, Bai Xiqin left the Song Family Villa with Leng Yebai.

Seeing Leng Yebai and Bai Xiqin leave, the Base Commander followed closely behind them, like a giant hundred-watt lightbulb.

Few people were on the road, scattered sporadically, occasionally avoiding the Base Commander from afar.

The Base Commander carried a strong aura, deterring anyone from greeting him directly.

Stars filled the sky, the Security Base was still brightly lit, offering some warm comfort to those in the apocalypse.

The full moon hung in the sky, looking exceptionally bright compared to the lights on the ground, appearing a little more enchanting.

Occasionally, distant zombie roars or the calls of some animals could be heard.

"Phew—"

"Base Commander, so you’re here!"

"Someone from above is here looking for you, saying there’s something to discuss!"

A member of the Superpower User squad ran up to the three, panting heavily.