On the TV screen, an official news anchor said with a serious expression:
"Recently, the Earth's climate and geological activities have been extremely frequent. Experts predict that a series of unprecedented extreme disasters may occur within the next six months, including earthquakes, tsunamis, extreme blizzards, and reduced food production. The government advises the public to make necessary reserve preparations and avoid unnecessary outings, especially international travel. At the same time, we will continue to pay attention to this issue and remind everyone to stay calm."
Although this news did not directly mention the doomsday, it sparked discussions across the country, and many people began to hoard supplies.
Cao Yuwei sat on the sofa, frowning as she watched the news and murmuring to herself, "Half a year of extreme disasters?"
When Lin Yuan heard this, he felt a pang of nervousness in his heart, but he pretended not to care on the surface.
While his aunt was discussing the news, Lin Yuan tentatively tried to reveal some information about the doomsday, but Jiuchong Ring stopped him, making him even more anxious.
Lin Yuan "argued" with Jiuchong Ring in his mind.
Lin Yuan: "Now even the official is issuing a warning. Why can't I tell my aunt more information?"
The Jiuchong Ring replied coldly, "The system's restrictive rules cannot be violated. If the host reveals too much information without permission, he will face punishment."
Lin Yuan: "She's my aunt! I can't let her face those monsters unprepared!"
The Jiuchong Ring was silent for a while and finally took a step back: "The host can, based on the existing news, guide her a bit to prepare more, but cannot mention anything about zombies or the exact doomsday details directly."
Lin Yuan sighed: "This damned rule is really annoying!"
After the news was broadcast, Lin Yuan tried to make his aunt, Cao Yuwei, take the news warning more seriously through "reasonable guidance". His words revealed some details, but he still kept them within the scope allowed by the Jiuchong Ring.
During dinner, while eating, Lin Yuan pretended to ask casually, "Aunt, do you think this news is true or false?"
Cao Yuwei picked up a mouthful of food, thought for a moment, and replied, "The news issued by the government should be somewhat credible. But I think they might just want everyone to prepare in advance. The worst might not happen."
Lin Yuan smiled casually and said, "Then should we also stockpile some things at home? Anyway, the supermarket is having an event recently. Buying more won't be a loss."
Cao Yuwei glanced at him and asked half-jokingly, "Have you been under too much pressure recently? Why do you always say such forward-thinking things?"
Lin Yuan smiled bitterly in his heart and probed, "Aunt, actually, sometimes thinking ahead may not be a bad thing. What if something really happens?"
Cao Yuwei was silent for a few seconds and nodded, "You're right. It's better to be cautious."
...
He complained to the Jiuchong Ring, "Is this the so-called Wind Shadow Body Technique? It's so lame!"
The Jiuchong Ring calmly explained, "The host is currently in the doomsday plane, and all high-level skills from other planes will be restricted. However, because the Sky-Splitting Fist is relatively basic, it can retain some of its power."
Lin Yuan said helplessly, "Surely the power of the Sky-Splitting Fist won't be halved too, right?"
Jiuchong Ring: "… Yes. It could be even weaker."
Lin Yuan complained, "I might as well just be an ordinary person!"
He secretly practiced the Sky-Splitting Fist in his room. Every time he threw a punch, he felt a force that he couldn't release, as if he was bound by something.
Once, accidentally, a crack even appeared on the wall. Fortunately, it was covered by the curtain, and his aunt didn't notice it.
Although Cao Yuwei didn't know what Lin Yuan was doing, she gradually noticed some abnormalities. Especially Lin Yuan's obsession with stockpiling supplies made her realize something big might happen in the short future.
One night, Cao Yuwei looked at Lin Yuan's busy back and suddenly felt sorry for him.
She walked over, patted Lin Yuan on the shoulder, and said softly, "Yuanyuan, what have you been busy with recently? Has something happened?"
Lin Yuan was stunned for a moment and turned to look at her. The gentle yet firm look in his aunt's eyes made him feel warm and also strengthened his belief.
Lin Yuan: "It's nothing, Aunt. I just read some articles online and want to stockpile some supplies before the natural disasters come. Prices may go up then, so it's better to be prepared."
After the news was released, some "expert analyses" of the unknown truth began to circulate on the Internet. Some people believed that the government actually already knew about the impending doomsday but didn't dare to say it directly. Lin Yuan keenly sensed that there might be some truth hidden behind these messages, and it might even be related to Jiang Tianming.
Under Lin Yuan's hints, Cao Yuwei began to take the initiative to participate in the reserve work. Although she didn't know Lin Yuan's true plan, she decided to support him as much as possible.
She also bought some of Lin Yuan's favorite snacks for him and said gently, "You've been under too much stress recently. You should relax a bit."
Lin Yuan felt a warmth in his heart and became even more determined to protect his aunt.
Lin Yuan secretly marked the "Doomsday Countdown" on the calendar. The approaching time made him feel more and more nervous. With the environmental changes like rising resource prices and abnormal weather, he realized, time was running out.
[Countdown to the Doomsday: 4 days, 1 hour, 34 minutes]
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电视屏幕上,一个官方新闻主播表情严肃地说道:
"最近地球气候与地质活动异常频繁,专家预测未来半年内可能会出现一系列前所未有的极端灾害,包括地震,海啸,极端暴风雪以及粮食减产.政府建议民众做好必要的储备工作,避免不必要的外出,尤其是国际旅行.同时,我们会持续关注这一问题,提醒大家保持冷静,但绝对不要轻视."
这条新闻虽然没有直白提到末世,但引起了全国范围的讨论,很多人开始囤积物资.
曹雨薇坐在沙发上,一边看新闻一边皱眉,喃喃自语:"半年的极端灾害?"
林远听到这句话,心里一阵紧张,但表面装作不以为然.
林远趁小姨对新闻进行讨论时,试探性地想透露一些末世的信息,却因为九重戒的规则被制止,导致他更加焦躁.
林远在脑海中与九重戒 "争执".
林远:"现在连官方都在发预警了,为什么我还不能告诉小姨更多的信息?"
九重戒冷冰冰地回答:"系统限制规则不可破坏,宿主若擅自泄露过多信息,将面临惩罚."
林远:"她是我小姨!我不能让她毫无准备地面对那些怪物!"
九重戒沉默了一会儿,最终退让一步:"宿主可以在现有新闻的基础上,适度引导她进行更多的准备,但不可直接提及丧尸或末世的具体形式."
林远叹了口气:"这破规则,真是烦人!"
林远在新闻播放后,试图通过 "合理的引导",让小姨曹雨薇更认真地对待新闻警告.他的言辞间透露出一些细节,但依旧控制在九重戒允许的范围内.
晚饭时,林远一边吃饭一边装作不经意地问:"小姨,你觉得这新闻是真的假的?"
曹雨薇夹了一口菜,想了想回答:"政府发的新闻,应该有一定可信度吧.不过我觉得,他们可能只是想让大家提前准备,不一定会发生最坏的情况."
林远故作轻松地笑了笑:"那咱家要不要也囤点东西?反正超市最近搞活动,多买点又不会亏."
曹雨薇看了他一眼,半开玩笑地问:"你最近是不是压力太大了,怎么总说这种未雨绸缪的话?"
林远心里苦笑,试探地说:"小姨,其实有时候想得远一点,未必是坏事.万一真有事呢?"
曹雨薇沉默了几秒,微微点头:"你说得对,还是谨慎一点好."
...
他对着九重戒抱怨:"这就是所谓的风影身法?也太逊了吧!"
九重戒平静地解释:"宿主目前处于末世位面,所有其他位面高阶技能都会受到限制.不过,天裂拳因其基础性较强,能够保留部分威力."
林远无奈:"那天裂拳总不会也减半吧?"
九重戒:"...是的.可能更弱."
林远吐槽:"这还不如让我直接当个普通人呢!"
他在自己房间里偷偷练习天裂拳,每次打出都会感到一种无法发泄的力量,仿佛受到了某种束缚.
一次不小心,墙壁甚至留下了一道裂纹,幸好被窗帘遮住,没有被小姨发现.
曹雨薇虽然不清楚林远在做什么,但她逐渐察觉到了一些异常.尤其是林远对囤积物资的执着,以及他的深思熟虑,让她意识到,未来可能真的会发生一些大事.
某一天晚上,曹雨薇看着林远忙碌的背影,忽然感到心疼.
她走过去,拍拍林远的肩膀,轻声说道:"远远,你最近在忙什么?是不是发生什么事了?"
林远愣了一下,转头看着她.小姨的目光中带着一种柔和却坚定的力量,让他感到温暖,也让他更加坚定自己的信念.
林远:"没什么.小姨,我只是在网上看到一些文章,想在天灾还未降临前屯些物资,难免到时会起价,有备无患嘛."
两人就这样有一搭没一搭得交谈着.
新闻发布后,网络上开始流传一些不明真相的 "专家分析" ,有人认为政府其实早已知晓即将到来的末世,只是不敢直接说明.林远敏锐地察觉到这些信息背后可能隐藏着某种真相,甚至可能与江天明有关.
在林远的暗示下,曹雨薇开始主动参与到储备工作中.虽然她并不知道林远的真正计划,但她决定尽可能支持他.
她还给林远买了一些他喜欢的零食,温柔地说:"你最近压力太大了,也该放松一下."
林远心中一阵温暖,却也更加坚定要守护小姨的决心.
林远在日历上偷偷标记了 "末世倒数" ,时间的逼近让他感到越来越紧张,而随着环境的变化（如资源涨价,天气异常等）,他意识到时间已经不多了.
[末日倒数:4天1小时34分钟]