Chapter 353: A Highly Potential Ability User
The end of the apocalypse?
That would be an achievement remembered for centuries.
At that time, the names of Taoyang and Shen Wencheng would be immortalized in history.
Shen Wencheng didn’t dare to accept such a grand title and quickly waved his hand. “You’re overestimating me, Professor Qiao. I don’t deserve such praise.”
However, Professor Qiao said, “The younger generation will surpass the older. I believe in you! Besides, Taoyang itself is a miracle, and you’re a rare genius. A combination of miracles and genius—who can predict the future?”
After saying this, Professor Qiao smiled and strolled around the experimental base.
Shen Wencheng, however, was so fired up by his words that he couldn’t focus on touring the base anymore and dove back into his research.
Su Tao had originally wanted to meet him, but since she missed her chance, she instead found Shen Wencheng’s assistant.
“If there’s anything you’re dissatisfied with, let me know. As for the equipment, no rush—I’ll do my best to source it from various places.”
The assistant was flattered. “Boss Su, we’re already beyond grateful that you’ve taken us in. We wouldn’t dare to ask for more.”
With that, he took a small box from his bag and handed it to Su Tao.
“By the way, Boss Su, these are the results of our research over the years. There are documents and medications inside. Mr. Shen specifically asked me to deliver them to you for safekeeping.”
Su Tao didn’t think much of it. She took the box back to her office and opened it, discovering two vials of medicine that surprised her.
The first vial was labeled “Corpse Dissolver.” According to the instructions, it was developed specifically for zombie and ability-user corpses. Just two drops would dissolve the flesh and blood within a minute, leaving only the energy crystal behind.
It was basically a perfect tool for disposing of bodies…
If she had this when she killed Jiao Qing, she wouldn’t have needed to stuff the corpse into Fang Zhi’s space. By the time she got around to dealing with it, the body had already begun to rot—it had been such a hassle.
The second vial was called “Potential.” According to the description, it could increase the probability of an ordinary person awakening an ability.
However, the instructions also noted that the research was still incomplete, meaning the effects were unpredictable. Some people might awaken immediately, while for others, it could take years—or it might not work at all.
Su Tao’s heartbeat quickened as she read this. She immediately had Meng Qian call Shen Wencheng’s assistant and, after some hesitation, asked:
“Can people who show signs of awakening but haven’t fully awakened use the Potential drug?”
The assistant thought seriously for a moment and then nodded.
“They can. It will trigger an immediate awakening. Honestly, for people already showing signs, awakening is just a matter of time—this drug simply accelerates the process.”
Su Tao was thrilled. She followed up with another question:
“I’ve always been confused—why do some people awaken their abilities instantly without any warning, while others linger in a pre-awakening state for a long time?”
Like herself.
She already knew her ability was called “Prediction,” but because she hadn’t fully awakened, not only was her physical condition inferior to other ability users, but she also couldn’t fully control her power.
This half-baked ability… was frustrating.
The assistant sighed and said, “To be honest, Boss Su, that’s exactly what we’ve been studying lately. We used to think it was unique to psychic-type ability users, but recently, we’ve discovered that other ability types can also experience prolonged pre-awakening phases.”
“Mr. Shen recently proposed a bold hypothesis—the longer someone stays in the pre-awakening phase, the stronger their ability will be once it manifests. They may even skip the first level and awaken directly at Level Two or higher. This isn’t just speculation—we have real cases supporting it.”
“Six months ago, we encountered a wind-type ability user who was stuck in the pre-awakening phase. At first, he could only stir leaves or blow dust off furniture, and his wife despised his ‘useless’ power. She even divorced him.”
“But one day—after seven months in the pre-awakening phase—he suddenly awakened. And he immediately realized he was a Level Two ability user with the power called ‘Whirlwind.’ He lost control of it and blew down his workplace building, causing damage across a three-mile radius.”
“His powers were so impressive that the base commander personally recruited him into the elite forces. His ex-wife, of course, deeply regretted the divorce and tried to get back together with him.”
Su Tao listened in stunned silence.
The assistant reassured her, “Boss Su, do you have a friend stuck in the pre-awakening phase? No need to worry—I believe Mr. Shen’s hypothesis is quite accurate.”
These words genuinely comforted Su Tao, filling her with newfound confidence and hope. Even after an exhausting day, she returned home in an unusually good mood.
But that mood quickly soured when she saw the surveillance cameras scattered all over her house.
Right—she still hadn’t caught that sneaky thief!
