You say the cataclysm only comes after you've cleared the entire dungeon?

As Lou Fengyue stepped out of the master bedroom of apartment 3703, she smelled the aroma of food.

She immediately went to the kitchen, peeked through the door, and saw the two elderly people busy inside.

"It smells so good!" She sniffed hard, then looked at Lou Qingjian, who was cooking, with a grin. "Dad, what are you cooking?"

"Your favorite stir-fried pork with chili peppers!" Lou Qingjian was so pleased with his daughter's praise that he was practically strutting around like a madman.

Pan Quan tossed a damp rag to Lou Fengyue: "Go wipe the table, it's time to eat."

"Alright!" Lou Fengyue scurried off to wipe the table, then glanced at Lou Yunzheng, who was staring intently at his phone on the sofa with a serious expression. "Brother, what are you looking at? Dinner's ready."

Lou Yunzheng put down his phone, looked up, and frowned slightly: "The official announcement has been released. Rescue teams and drainage construction teams dispatched from various places were attacked, and twenty-seven people died."

Lou Fengyue's eyes flickered, and her voice lowered: "Let's eat first."

Just then, my phone vibrated twice in my pocket.

Message from the Chosen Ones group.

Blueberry: {Have you seen the news? A total of twenty-seven people have died across various regions!}

Lu Ban: {The floodwaters have only just begun to recede; who knows how many rescue teams will lose their lives later...}

Poison Witch: {By the way, we're all systems without combat capabilities; we rely entirely on hiding and completing missions. The safe base isn't even built yet, so we're useless!}

Blueberry: {Shut up, I'm already crying! During the Calamity Trial, I didn't even awaken my powers!}

Poison Witch: {And what about you now?}

Blueberries: {None!}

Lu Ban: {The official channels ignored me before, but now that zombies have appeared, they've actually contacted me. I'm preparing to head to the central government to build a base, and I'll introduce you all to them then!}

Poisonous witch: {If we serve the country, won't our families be properly taken care of?}

Lu Ban: {Of course, we're people with a system!}

Poison Witch: {I'm going, remember to save me a good spot!}

Blueberry: {Me too! @Loulan, what about you? What are your plans?}

Lou Fengyue pondered for a moment, then put her phone back in her pocket without replying.

The base will take at least a month to build, and it's hard to say how many people it will be able to accommodate once it's completed. Besides, they haven't even chosen a location yet.

It's too early to talk about these things.

We'll see what happens in the future.

The system is not omnipotent, and the chosen ones cannot rely on the system to become saviors.

All we can do right now is to do everything we can to keep our families alive and live as long as possible.

Lou Fengyue wiped the dining table until it shone. She composed herself and went into the kitchen to help serve the dishes.

During the meal, Lou Qingjian sighed sadly, "I don't know if the government will be able to restore the water supply. Although we have water storage, we can't keep using it like this forever."

Upon hearing this, Lou Fengyue paused, her chopsticks still in her hand, and said calmly, "The water supply will not be restored."

At least in the natural disaster trials, the national system ultimately failed to solve the problems of water and electricity supply, and could only rely on people with superpowers to solve basic water needs.

Nowadays, even repairing the drainage system is extremely difficult, let alone supplying water and electricity.

She bought two 10-ton water tanks in advance and filled them with domestic water, not to deal with water shortages caused by heavy rain, but to ensure that her home would have a clean water source before finding a water-based ability user.

But the stored water will eventually run out, so we need to find a water-type ability user as soon as possible to replicate their ability.

There are currently three people with superpowers in this building. It is unknown how many there are in the entire community, or whether there are any people with water-based superpowers.

Upon hearing her words, Lou Qingjian and Lou Yunzheng exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with unconcealed worry.

There was also a sense of helplessness regarding the current situation.

The end times arrived silently, and no one was mentally prepared.

"Yueyue, the rain has stopped. What are the plans now?"

Lou Qingjian spoke with great seriousness, his eyes shining with determination.

"Although your mother and I don't have any superpowers, I am strong and your mother learned some martial arts when she was young, so we can't be unable to protect ourselves."

Although they are getting on in years and are now in charge of household logistics, they don't want to be a burden to their two children should they encounter any danger.

Lou Fengyue glanced at her father, then at her mother, and laughed, "I'll get you two spiked clubs for self-defense later. Our family is all-out attack!"

She and her brother are still able to hide behind this steel door, guarding it closely.

But one day they will have to move and leave home. If they get separated on the way or encounter an emergency, she and her brother may not be able to protect their parents.

In the apocalypse, having the ability to protect oneself is always the best thing to do.

Lou Fengyue then turned to look at Lou Yunzheng, who was eating without any appetite. She pursed her lips and said carefully, "Brother, after we finish eating, come with me to find supplies and visit Sister Xiaoshuang while we're at it."

Lou Yunzheng suddenly looked up at his sister, as if to make sure she wasn't joking.

Are you serious?

"Of course, I promised you."

Lou Yunzheng finally smiled, as if a huge weight had been lifted from his heart.

Pan Quan and Lou Qingjian exchanged glances, then both looked at Lou Fengyue.

"Yueyue," Pan Quan asked tentatively, "if Shen Xiaoshuang were still alive, have you considered bringing her over?"

Upon hearing this question, Lou Yunzheng gripped his chopsticks tightly, staring at his younger sister with a hint of anticipation.

Lou Fengyue picked up a piece of pork and put it in her mouth. After a moment's hesitation, she asked the two elders, "What do you think?"

Lou Qingjian put down his chopsticks, remained silent for a while, and said, "That's Yunzheng's girlfriend. As parents, we shouldn't say too much."

He put it tactfully, but his meaning was clear—this is a matter between you and your siblings, and I won't take sides.

Pan Quan wasn't so subtle, looking directly at Lou Yunzheng: "Yunzheng, Mom's asking you, if we bring her over, what can she do? Can she cook? Can she clean? Can she help take care of the house while you're out looking for supplies?"

Lou Yunzheng opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything.

He knew better than anyone that Shen Xiaoshuang wouldn't do anything.

I've never been in the kitchen or handled a mop or broom since I was a child; I've always been pampered by my family.

She was spoiled so much that she became a princess who never lifted a finger.

If this were in peacetime, she would be the envy of everyone.

But in a post-apocalyptic world, she would only be a burden.

Lou Yunzheng lowered his eyes and said softly, "Mom, give her some time, she'll learn."

Pan Quan sighed: "Whether she can learn or not is not up to you or me. You'll know what she learned during those seven days of torrential rain if you take a look."