Life in the Federation had been ordinary, but now, as the realization dawned, their hearts began to race uncontrollably.
In the primeval Earth environment, all resources and species had mutated. With no food or water, Lu Wanqing and Cui Cui's sustenance became everyone's primary concern. However, Lu Wanqing's water-element mutated ability surprised them all.
At least the water Lu Wanqing could force out should be clean and drinkable, right?
Considering this, Lu Wanqing and Cui Cui's water supply on primeval Earth was at least not a major worry. They should have a clean source of water to drink.
The Insectoids, their queen and citizens, were also astonished when Lu Wanqing manifested water.
"She mutated?"
"Normal people can't do this, can they?"
"Is this... water-element ability?"
"Doesn't that mean they'll have water to drink?"
"What good is a little water? Look at her face, she's turned pale just from producing this much. It's useless."
In the barrage of comments, many Insectoids discussed. Upon seeing someone mention Lu Wanqing's pallor, many turned their attention to her complexion. Indeed, her face was already quite drained from producing such a small amount of water, proving that while Lu Wanqing had mutated and awakened her water-element ability, it was incredibly weak and useless.
In the Insectoid Mother Nest, the Insectoid Queen was also startled by Lu Wanqing's awakening of her water-element ability. However, she quickly noticed Lu Wanqing's pale face and soon felt relieved.
Beside the Insectoid Queen, Lu Yang was also watching the live broadcast. His expression was grim, his brows furrowed with worry.
The Insectoid Queen looked at Lu Yang and slowly explained, "To rescue Lu Ming and Lu Ze, I searched primeval Earth for a full three hundred years. I don't ask her to stay there for three years; if she can just survive for one year on primeval Earth, then I'll admit defeat."
"You're crazy!" Lu Yang cursed in exasperation.
The Insectoid Queen looked at his angry reaction and couldn't help but smile, a wry smile.
She was indeed crazy, forsaking the Insectoids for a human, and going to such lengths for him.
To earn even a glance from him, she had returned to primeval Earth without hesitation, searching everywhere to find the family he so longed for.
After searching for so long, she had finally found his family. She thought this time she would surely win him over and be with him. But she never expected that upon waking from her slumber, the first news she heard was that his beloved had been found.
It was simply unbelievable!
She couldn't believe it herself!
But the facts were laid bare before her, and she had to accept them.
Yet, after loving for so many years and giving so much, she was unwilling to give up. She truly wanted to see what kind of woman he had loved for so many years, whether that woman was truly worthy of his love.
"Let's watch. One year. If she can survive on primeval Earth for one year, I will give you to her," the Insectoid Queen declared.
Lu Yang raised his hand, about to strike the Insectoid Queen.
However, at that moment, another hand stopped him.
Lu Yang froze and turned to look at the person behind him.
His elder brother, Lu Ming, subtly shook his head at him.
Primeval Earth.
After forcing out the water, Lu Wanqing finally smiled with joy. Then, she felt extremely fatigued, as if all the strength within her had been drained. She was so tired.
Lu Wanqing felt weak. She let out a few gentle breaths and then carefully lay down beside Cui Cui.
Sleep first, then she'd have the energy tomorrow.
She was truly exhausted. After lying down, she quickly fell asleep. When she woke again, faint sunlight was streaming in, indicating it was likely morning.
Cui Cui was already awake. Seeing her mother stir, she hurried over, "Mommy."
Lu Wanqing looked at Cui Cui, and her heart ached again.
"Gurgle..." Cui Cui's stomach rumbled again.
Lu Wanqing glanced at Cui Cui's stomach.
Cui Cui quickly covered her small belly with her hands and shook her head, "Mommy, I'm not hungry."
Silly girl!
Lu Wanqing sighed and then looked at Cui Cui's slightly dry lips.
"Thirsty?" Lu Wanqing asked.
Cui Cui was very thirsty, but they had no water or other food now.
"Mommy, don't be afraid. Wei Xingzhou... he will definitely come to save us," Cui Cui comforted.
Outside primeval Earth, Wei Xingzhou watched the live broadcast. Hearing his beloved daughter's words, his eyes welled up again. He truly wished he could go there, to rescue his daughter and give her the best of everything in the world.
"Mhm," Lu Wanqing, on primeval Earth, agreed with Cui Cui's words.
In the most difficult of times, one cannot be without hope. As long as there is a shred of faith, a glimmer of hope, there is the motivation to keep living.
"Open your mouth," Lu Wanqing said to Cui Cui.
Cui Cui was bewildered and looked at her mother blankly.
Lu Wanqing raised her hand, trying to recall the feeling of forcing out water the previous night, and once again channeled her ability.
Admittedly, with the practice from last night, she was much more proficient now. Soon, a small stream of water flowed from her fingertips.
Lu Wanqing quickly let the stream flow into Cui Cui's mouth.
Cui Cui was astonished and quickly drank the water.
After Cui Cui finished drinking, Lu Wanqing also drank some.
Having consumed some water, both mother and daughter felt less thirsty and much better.
"Mommy, you..." Cui Cui looked at her mother's hand in surprise.
Lu Wanqing smiled and explained, "This is Mommy's ability. Mommy came to primeval Earth with His Majesty Dad before. Due to an accident, my genes mutated slightly, and I awakened a water-element ability."
Cui Cui's eyes lit up, and she looked at her mother with admiration, "Mommy is so amazing!"
Lu Wanqing smiled.
However, drinking water alone was not enough; they still needed to find food.
She didn't know what the situation was like outside; it could be very dangerous.
Lu Wanqing tidied Cui Cui's clothes for a while, then said, "Cui Cui, Mommy is going to check outside. Will you wait for Mommy in the cave for a while?"
Having slept there all night without any incident, Lu Wanqing felt the cave was at least safer than the outside. Moreover, when she left, she would block the cave entrance with stones, preventing anything from getting in, ensuring Cui Cui's safety inside.
Upon hearing this, Cui Cui immediately grabbed her mother and said, "I'll go out with you."
"No," Lu Wanqing refused.
Cui Cui had been pampered since childhood. If she encountered an accident, she wouldn't know how to cope.
"Cui Cui, listen to Mommy. You wait for Mommy in the cave for a while. Mommy will be back soon," Lu Wanqing said.
Cui Cui held onto her mother tightly.
Lu Wanqing hesitated for a moment, then gently hugged Cui Cui.
"If Cui Cui is worried, you can open this..."
Lu Wanqing gestured to the Insectoid communication device on Cui Cui's wrist and said, "If Mommy's guess is correct, the large eye above our heads is likely an Insectoid recording orb. They are broadcasting our footage to the Insectoids. If something happens to Mommy, someone in the comment section will definitely say something!"