Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train Chapter 1228 - 473: Rest Day 3

Lin Xian made a motion before him, attempting to call out.

"Director Ding?"

There was no response.

He then activated the ventilation switch within the room. Shortly after, the newly installed system began to draw away a significant portion of the mist, causing the space to gradually become clearer. Lin Xian surveyed his surroundings and, noticing no one on the bed, moved further inside. It was then that he discovered Ding Junyi lying naked in the shower. The water continued to pour down, cascading over her body as if heated to evaporation, with the mist in the room originating from her presence.

Upon witnessing this unusual scene, Lin Xian hurried forward, intending to lift Ding Junyi. However, he paused midway. His face was swiftly covered by his nano-power armor, which promptly analyzed her vital signs. Her heart rate and breathing were confirmed to be normal. The peculiar abnormality, however, was the astonishingly high surface temperature of Ding Junyi’s skin, registering at 70 degrees Celsius – comparable to a blazing furnace.

"What is happening?!"

Lin Xian covered his hands with a layer of nanometer armor before carefully lifting Ding Junyi from the shower onto the floor outside. He initiated a medical scan while simultaneously activating the Soul Swinging Value Detector.

Beep, beep, beep.

The medical scan revealed no apparent abnormalities. Yet, on the Soul Swinging Value Detector, Ding Junyi’s superpower fluctuations surged to an incredible peak value of 6,000, and astonishingly, remained at that elevated level. This indicated that Ding Junyi’s spiritual power was being outputted at its maximum capacity, despite her being in a comatose state.

Lin Xian’s eyes narrowed, his expression growing grim. Observing the situation, he immediately retrieved a Cold Dark Reagent from the Black Star Forge and administered it directly into Ding Junyi’s neck. As the bluish substance was injected, the fluctuations of the Spirit Vibration Value intensified. Concurrently, he instinctively thought of Shi Zhi and reached for the communication button to summon her. However, his hand halted abruptly as Lin Xian observed that an extremely small flower on Ding Junyi’s head had, at some point, turned a deep shade of purple.

Compelled by an unexplainable impulse, Lin Xian reached out towards the flower. In the very next moment, Ding Junyi, who had been lying unconscious on the floor, suddenly opened her eyes and raised her hand, grasping Lin Xian’s wrist.

"Has it dawned?"

Ding Junyi’s voice was like ice, her eyes serene. It was as though she had not just awakened from a deep sleep but had been aware all along.

Seeing Ding Junyi’s eyes open, Lin Xian let out a breath of relief and inquired, "What happened to you?"

"Cultivating superpowers," Ding Junyi replied, sitting up at that moment. She looked at Lin Xian and explained, "Whenever I connect with plants, I enter a peculiar state, as if I’m linked to the higher-dimensional world you spoke of, but from the perspective of the plants themselves."

Lin Xian’s brow furrowed. "You can perceive the high-dimensional world?"

Ding Junyi shook her head. "It’s quite enigmatic. 'Perceive' isn't entirely accurate, but it does belong to a certain realm that is a fractured and blended amalgamation of the Dark Star Abyss and the human world."

"So, did you gain anything from it?" Lin Xian asked.

"Yes."

Ding Junyi stood up completely unclothed before Lin Xian and began walking towards a terminal computer in the room. Suddenly, countless verdant green vine flowers and leaves sprouted, perfectly enveloping her body and forming a form-fitting yet aesthetically pleasing 'green dress'. After taking a couple of steps, Ding Junyi paused, glancing at the 'green dress' adorning her and then at Lin Xian, she remarked,

"This manifested subconsciously. If you dislike it, I can remove it."

Lin Xian immediately offered a smile. "It’s quite alright. You seldom alter your style, and this look gives off a distinct 'Mother Earth' aura."

Ding Junyi opened her mouth as if to say something but then stopped, turning her attention back to the terminal computer with a serious expression: "I will soon be able to control this superpower instinctively. There has been significant evolution since emerging from the vortex, and I haven't fully adapted in this short period. This vine covering feels less comfortable than tailored clothing or the power armor you fashioned. While the vines align harmoniously with my superpower, they feel rather awkward passing over my hip area and below, restricting my movement. They aren't as convenient as, say, a thong, but they offer crucial protection to my body during critical moments. My superpower’s evolution doesn't seem to have significantly enhanced my physical strength, so if it comes to a direct confrontation, I might be vulnerable to injury."

Lin Xian appeared slightly taken aback but, accustomed to Ding Junyi’s candid nature, responded, "Perhaps this is some form of trade-off for the enhanced protection your superpower provides."

"However, with your power armor, such protection wouldn't be necessary."

Lin Xian neither confirmed nor denied this and then inquired, "What was it you intended to discuss with me?"