Reborn One Week Before the Apocalypse

Yangyang had been comfortably nestled in his sister’s arms, but he was suddenly passed into someone else’s chilly embrace. His lips had just started to pucker up to cry when he saw Sister Xiao Tao’s face.

During her time with the Wen Family, Xiao Tao had played with the little guy every day, so they were very close.

Yangyang looked back at his sister and saw her holding a little girl who was nearly frozen stiff. He seemed to understand what was going on, held back the tears that were about to fall, found a comfortable spot in Sister Xiao Tao’s arms, and went back to sleep.

’It might be a little cold, but at least Sister Xiao Tao’s embrace is much softer.’

If Tang Mo knew her two-year-old brother was already critiquing her figure, there’s no telling what would go through her mind.

Lin Yu’s heart warmed at Tang Mo’s actions. As he watched his only sister’s complexion gradually improve in Tang Mo’s arms, his resolve to follow her to the death became even firmer.

"They’re my companions. Does anyone have a problem with that?"

Seeing the people outside still glaring at Lin Yu and Xiao Tao with dissatisfaction, Tang Mo’s expression turned stern as she projected her voice outward with her spiritual power.

Hearing Tang Mo’s words, the people outside lowered their heads one by one, no longer daring to show their dissatisfaction.

’Those are Tang Mo’s friends, after all.’

Perhaps it was because Tang Mo had never postured as some great saint. She had always acted like a merchant, managing the Protective Shield as if it were her product. As a result, everyone held her in great reverence. They couldn’t muster even a hint of dissatisfaction; after all, they were the ones begging for her help.

Everyone was terrified that Tang Mo’s gaze would land on them, barring them and their families from entering the Protective Shield.

The snow fell heavier and heavier, already deep enough to cover an adult’s calves.

The family that had previously defied Tang Mo’s authority was still freezing outside. With that cautionary tale right before their eyes, everyone was filled with reverence and dared not cause any trouble.

Tang Mo’s tactic of using both kindness and might worked wonderfully. Satisfied, she turned her gaze back to Lin Yu and Xiao Tao to ask about their situation.

Upon learning that everything was fine with Qin Ling and that he had led his people back to the Qin Family, Tang Mo nodded.

The Qin Family was a much greater power than the Wen Family; they certainly wouldn’t be unable to survive just because they lacked her Protective Shield.

Tang Mo wasn’t even worried about Lin Yu and Xiao Tao, so she was even less worried about Qin Ling’s situation.

Lin Yu and Xiao Tao came to relieve Wen Jianshu and Lin Yi. Tang Mo’s Protective Shield was divided by partitions into three zones. The smallest zone was reserved exclusively for her family and friends. A few tents had already been set up, with wooden planks and bedding laid out for Wen Jianshu and Lin Yi.

Wen Jianshu held Yangyang while Lin Yi held Xianxian, and they settled into the tent, warm and cozy.

Compared to the comfort of this zone, the other two, larger zones were far less pleasant.

Since Tang Mo was no longer expanding her Protective Shield, people at first were able to spread out their belongings and lie down. Soon after, they could only sit on their own small patch of ground. In the end, the space was compressed more and more, forcing most people to sit on their luggage.

Now, not only were the people outside the Protective Shield nervous, but even those who were already inside began to grow anxious.

More and more people were coming in. Who knew if they would eventually be squeezed out? Even if they weren’t, with people packed so tightly together, forget living space, there wouldn’t even be enough air to breathe.

Watching the situation unfold, Tang Mo knew things couldn’t go on like this. She surveyed the people both inside and outside the Protective Shield and noted that there were many superpower users with high attributes among them.

They did not lack courage or perseverance. If this Hell Era had produced even more terrifying mutant beasts, Tang Mo believed many people would have faced them bravely and wouldn’t have needed her protection.

But as it was, no one knew how to face this severe cold.

She had an idea!

As she continued to watch, Tang Mo quickly thought of a solution.

She stepped onto a small cloud of spiritual power, rose into midair, and used her spiritual power to address the crowd.

"Everyone, listen to me for a moment. There are quite a few Spirit Attribute Superpower Users among you, correct? I have a way for you to leave the Protective Shield and survive on your own. I wonder, are you willing to try it?"

This was the first time Tang Mo had used her spiritual power to fly in front of a crowd. Previously, when she used this move, she always felt it was too ostentatious and made sure to avoid being seen.

But now, it was perhaps time to let people better understand the gifts this new, mutated era had bestowed upon humanity. In the face of the Hell Era, there was no longer any need to hide one’s strength.

The people inside the Protective Shield were packed together like sardines. Looking down from above made Tang Mo dizzy; the sight was enough to trigger her trypophobia. Outside the shield, endless, long lines of people were still waiting.

Hearing her voice, everyone looked up to see Tang Mo floating in midair.

They knew it. This woman was a god!

She had to be a god. Not only could she create such a miraculous Protective Shield, but she could also fly. How could such a woman be an ordinary person?

Because they worshipped Tang Mo so intensely, the people weren’t even very surprised that she could fly. It seemed only natural. If Tang Mo had suddenly sprouted wings in front of them, they would have just assumed she moonlighted as an Angel.

But what Tang Mo had just said...

Hearing that there was a way to go out and survive on their own, the crowd didn’t feel any excitement. They were all silent, each person wondering if it was because space in the Protective Shield was running out and they were about to be kicked out.

This was especially true for the poorer people who had paid a smaller entrance fee. They hugged their children tightly and curled up, trying to take up less and less space.

"Don’t worry," Tang Mo said. "Since I, Tang Mo, accepted your entrance fees and let you in, I will make sure you get through tonight safely."

There was a hidden calculation in Tang Mo’s words. Although she had collected entrance fees, they were only for tonight. When she decided to take down the Protective Shield afterward was entirely up to her. She certainly hadn’t taken their money to protect them for a lifetime.

"However, you now have another choice. For the Spirit Attribute Superpower Users already inside, I can teach you the method for creating a Protective Shield with your spiritual power. The size of the shield is determined entirely by your Spirit Attribute Value.

What I can guarantee is this: as long as a superpower user has a Spirit Attribute Value of 200 or more, the Protective Shield they create will be more than enough to protect themselves. If your Spirit Attribute Value is higher, the shield can be even larger, allowing you to protect your family and friends as well.

If you want to go outside and create your own Protective Shield, you can line up over here. We’ll consider your entrance fee as tuition. This is a money-losing deal for me and an absolute bargain for you. Miss this chance today, and it’s gone for good."