Chapter 27: Healing

“Z――”

*Clang!*

A strange sound rang out as Tang Dao turned toward the source. Something dark-colored fell to the ground.

It seemed like something had fallen from above.

Tu You exclaimed, “Wow, what are these things?”

Sang Chu and Sang Jingwen exchanged glances. After all this time in the apocalypse, they had never seen anything like this.

Sang Chu said, “No way, right?”

Sang Jingwen replied, “I’ll go take a look. You help Ah Yi up.”

Ah Yi had been lying down the whole time, looking a bit anxious. He tried to get up but ended up rolling off the bed. After glancing at the dark stone on the ground, he walked over to Sang Jingwen.

“Ah Yi, are you alright?”

Ah Yi’s grip on his Tang Dao was unsteady. He glanced at Sang Chu, then leaned heavily against Sang Jingwen.

Sang Jingwen said, “Little sister, help me out here. Ah Yi’s really heavy!”

Little sister?

Ah Yi looked up at Sang Chu and asked weakly, “She’s your sister, Sang Chu?”

“Yeah. She’s the one who escaped from the base. The supplies she brought out were hers. I’ll explain more later.”

“Alright.”

Lying on Sang Jingwen’s lap, Ah Yi asked, “Awen, do you want to go back to the base?”

“I left because I had no choice. If it weren’t for my sister, I’d be dead by now. I don’t want to go back. What about you?”

Sang Jingwen took out a healing syringe and injected Ah Yi as he spoke, his tone calm.

“What? He actually dared to poison you? How are you feeling now?”

Ah Yi hurriedly sat up, checking Sang Jingwen all over. Sang Jingwen helplessly grabbed his hand. “I’m fine. You’re the one who’s seriously hurt. Lie down.”

He lay back down, but his gaze kept drifting toward Sang Chu.

“Brother, use the healing ability on Ah Yi. He’s been poisoned by a limited-use toxin. Ordinary medicine won’t work.”

Tu You had told her this. She thought about her brother and felt there was no need to hide anything in front of him.

“Little sister…”

“What healing ability?”

It didn’t matter much, but Ah Yi seemed completely unfazed by his injuries, acting as lively as ever.

“Brother, the people you trust are the ones I trust. Besides, during the apocalypse, Ah Yi has always looked after you and Grandma Lin. So, I trust him too.”

“Haha, you siblings are really something. How can outsiders understand your bond?”

Sang Chu said, “Let my brother explain this to you.”

She smiled, then glanced down at Lu Min, who was walking deeper into the mountains, collecting all sorts of mutated plants and mushrooms.

He was busy clearing the path.

Sang Jingwen was helping Ah Yi with the healing syringe, telling him about Sang Chu’s adventures. Ah Yi’s eyes grew wider and wider in amazement.

His peach blossom eyes practically sparkled. “My god, Sang Jingwen, your sister is a real big boss!”

“You mean she’s a hidden expert?”

“Exactly! How could a little girl survive out there otherwise?”

“Do you think we can go back to the base?”

Ah Yi looked at Sang Jingwen with bright eyes, but just then, Sang Chu suddenly said, “Brother, can I take a look at the dark stone you just picked up?”

“Sure, here.”

Sang Jingwen handed the dark stone to Sang Chu, then took out some roasted chestnuts he’d prepared earlier for Ah Yi. “These are roasted chestnuts Grandma Lin made.”

“Sugar-roasted chestnuts? Oh my god, I never thought I’d get to eat these in the apocalypse! Thank you, little sister from the heavens!”

Sang Chu watched Ah Yi with a complicated expression. Her brother was so attentive, feeding Ah Yi as he lay on his lap, enjoying the food.

Tu You: [Ah Chu, the thing that fell just now is a crystal nucleus. This one is an ice-type ability crystal. The price isn’t high, about a hundred credits each. Do you want to sell it or use it yourself?]

[Can I use this crystal nucleus to increase my ability?]

Tu You: [Of course! It’s because only ability users can use them that they’re so cheap. Things like spirit stones and jade are expensive because everyone can use them, especially cultivators. That’s why spirit stones and jade can sell for sky-high prices.]

Sang Chu and Tu You were discussing crystal nuclei.

Ah Yi, seeing her dazed, couldn’t help but mutter, “Awen, is your sister a bit of an airhead?”

“Keep eating and stop talking nonsense.”

With that, he stuffed another chestnut into Ah Yi’s mouth.

Ah Yi enjoyed the food and being fed, but still glanced at Sang Chu with concern. “Is she really alright?”

Sang Chu sighed helplessly. “I’m fine. I was just messaging a friend about the crystal nucleus.”

As she spoke, she handed a new light weapon to Ah Yi. “Ah Yi, my brother already told you about me. This is a light weapon I got from the wasteland. My brother uses it, and he can teach you. I won’t be returning to Haishi for now.”

Sang Jingwen asked, “Did something happen?”

Sang Chu held up the crystal nucleus and said, “This is a crystal nucleus. There are already companies researching these things. I suspect that in the future, more people will awaken abilities like me. So, I need to collect as many as possible and use them to strengthen myself before others catch up.”

Talking about improving abilities, Sang Jingwen’s mood suddenly dropped. Ah Yi, seeing this, quickly changed the subject:

“Hey, little sister, is there any way to awaken abilities in the world you came from?”

Sang Chu shook her head. She didn’t dare say how she awakened her ability, afraid her brother would try something dangerous.

Sang Chu said, “Brother, your light weapon was specially modified by Dr. Li. Even if you don’t have abilities, its empty attack mode is almost as strong as an ability user’s.”

Sang Jingwen’s light weapon was specially modified. Originally, Sang Chu planned to keep it for herself, but since her brother didn’t have abilities, she gave him the modified weapon.

Ah Yi said, “Little sister, what about me? Do I get one too?”

He fiddled with his light weapon, but didn’t see the mini launcher Sang Chu mentioned.

Sang Jingwen was stunned for a moment, then grabbed his hand and operated the weapon. Sure enough, he found the empty slot.

“Wow, it’s really there! Awen, your sister is amazing. My light weapon didn’t have this before. This must be rare, right?”

Sang Chu replied, “Yes, out of all the light weapons, only this one was modified. When fired in empty mode, the energy is wrapped in a crystal nucleus, and after charging up, it can instantly shatter a zombie’s body.”"