79: Awakening one after another!

Although Mother Bai wanted to take her second son out to help him awaken, she didn't mention Bai Wanning at all.

Even with life and death on the line, Mother Bai wanted to hide Bai Wanning under her wing and protect her.

For a moment, Bai Wanning really wanted to tell her mother that she had also awakened, that she was strong enough to protect her family.

But the words caught in her throat, and she swallowed them back.

Even with a pang of guilt, Bai Wanning let rationality triumph over emotion.

Her mother was willing to stand tall and walk out the door, instead of shrinking into her shell like a turtle. Since she was willing to process and accept this new world, Bai Wanning knew she should support her mother, not stop her.

Although this entire process was enough to break her heart, this agonizing pain could help her family.

They could survive in this world with or without her.

Bai Wanning sniffled, trying hard not to cry, but seeing her mother stand up to search for a weapon, she couldn't hold back.

Finally, she picked up a cleaver, arming herself tightly to avoid being bitten.

She said to Bai Jixuan, "Go call the Lei Family; they must be having a tough time too. It's better to go together than alone."

What Mother Bai didn't say was that she didn't dare to take her two sons out alone and needed someone to accompany her. Moreover, if things went smoothly, Lei Qian and Bai Wanning might even end up together later.

Helping the Lei Family now would put them in her debt, and her daughter wouldn't have to lower her head in the future.

Mother Bai took Bai Zhan and Bai Jixuan, along with her invitation for the Lei Family, and knocked on their door. The Lei Family elders followed along.

After all, although Yan Meiyu was only here to gain experience, they did need some supplies and experience.

Mother Lei, clutching a golf club, thanked Bai Wanning and Mother Bai.

"Sister Yan, we are truly so grateful to you," Mother Lei said with an elegant and polite tone. "You don't know how worried we were when we first heard the news."

Yan Meiyu waved her hand dismissively, smiling as she said, "Everyone's having a hard time; there's no need to thank me."

After saying this, Yan Meiyu felt a bit uneasy in her heart. After all, her initial invitation was only because she was afraid of going alone with her children, so she temporarily roped in Father Lei and Mother Lei.

She knew she was a bit selfish and always felt she didn't deserve such gratitude and praise from others.

The group quickly boarded an inflatable boat and left the building.

Bai Wanning watched her family leave, gently pursed her lips, then turned and went upstairs.

She first checked on her two nephews, and seeing them still sound asleep, she finally relaxed. Then, she used water elemental power to duplicate a mirror image, projecting it onto a mirror, allowing it to follow her family in her stead.

Although she knew her eldest brother had also gone, and her mother and second brother would be fine, she couldn't help but worry.

The mirror clone stayed with her family, not only helping her keep track of the situation outside but also allowing her to control water puppets for self-preservation.

Of course, she wished she could accompany them herself, but her two nephews were still at home, and she couldn't just abandon the children.

On the other side, Mother Bai set off with her two sons.

She had them row to the nearest supermarket. Since it was their first time out, she didn't plan to venture far rashly, especially with a lack of experience in dealing with these sudden changes.

Near the supermarket, they immediately sensed zombies lurking, shambling and emitting continuous "roar roar" growls.

"We're going to find food," Mother Bai said to the Lei Family Members, gripping the cleaver in her hand. "You go find water, cold drinks are fine too, as long as they quench thirst."

"Can't we go together?" Mother Lei looked at the zombies, her face filled with terror. She had never seen such a terrifying sight and absolutely did not want the group to split up.

Mother Bai shook her head and said to the Lei Family Members again, "Wanning said these monsters can smell us."

"If we go in together, they'll detect us more easily, so it's best to act separately; it's safer that way."

Although extremely reluctant, Mother Lei had no choice but to agree.

After Bai Jixuan cleared out the lurking zombies outside, everyone split up and infiltrated the supermarket.

Meanwhile, Bai Wanning, who was cultivating at home, finally breathed a sigh of relief when she saw them successfully enter the market.

She silently wished them good luck.

The water puppet followed closely behind her mother and two brothers as they continuously searched for food and various essential supplies.

Soon, they found a food storage aisle, but it was as if fate was playing a trick on them; four or five zombies surrounded the passage.

"Let's go," Bai Jixuan said, glancing at his younger brother. "These beasts aren't too strong; just smash their heads. Don't be afraid, I'll always be behind you."

Upon hearing this, Bai Zhan looked up at his brother, nodded heavily, then gripped the axe in his hand and charged towards the nearest zombie.

Perhaps sensing his movement, the zombie suddenly stopped and then pounced on Bai Zhan.

"Roar roar—!"

The zombie roared lowly and lunged.

"Second brother!" Mother Bai exclaimed.

Bai Jixuan saw his younger brother standing still, and his heart tightened. He thought Bai Zhan was scared stiff, completely frozen.

Just as he was about to rush over, Bai Zhan, at that moment, swung his axe down fiercely!

"Crack—"

In the silent supermarket, the terrifying sound of a skull cracking echoed, followed by Bai Zhan's uncontrollable retching.

"It's okay, it's okay," Bai Jixuan said softly, comforting his pale-faced younger brother.

Bai Zhan didn't speak, just instinctively touched his chest, suppressing the urge to vomit.

Seeing his brother's poor state, Bai Jixuan no longer forced him to continue killing zombies.

He took out the iron block he had carried with him before leaving, absorbed its essence, and his entire arm instantly transformed into an iron arm.

He and Mother Bai rushed towards the zombies together, and Mother Bai didn't forget to casually pick up a crystal core from the ground.

She was so focused on bringing the crystal core home that she didn't notice the zombie slowly crawling up behind her.

She held the cleaver in her hand, her gaze fixed on the zombie in front of her.

Just as she raised both hands, preparing to swing the knife at the zombie's skull, Bai Zhan behind her suddenly screamed in terror.

"Mom, look out!"

Bang!

Mother Bai was suddenly pushed away. A grey wolf, several times larger than an ordinary wolf, appeared before her, growling at the zombie that was trying to attack Mother Bai.

"Second brother?" Mother Bai was startled, looking at her obedient son who had turned into a beast.

At first, she didn't react to what had happened, but soon, she saw Bai Zhan transform into a giant ape again.

He suddenly picked up a zombie and slammed it hard onto the ground.

"Bang!"

The zombie's head burst, blood and brains splattering everywhere.

"Mom, are you okay?" Bai Jixuan, who had been cornered by two zombies, rushed over.

"I'm fine." Mother Bai, supported by her eldest son, stood up and watched Bai Zhan fiercely battling a group of zombies.

One moment he transformed into a falcon, soaring through the air, and the next he became a giant beast, almost stomping the zombies into meat paste. "It seems Second brother has also awakened."