Clumsy Beast, Keep Your Paws Off Chapter 578: Another Ability User

Cocooned within the firm clasp of her mother and father, Su Qinglan felt an overwhelming flood of emotion. For the very first time since her arrival in this existence, a profound sense of completeness settled within her heart. The comforting warmth that enveloped her chest was an entirely novel sensation, causing her entire being to tremble uncontrollably. In her previous life, during the apocalypse, she had always been utterly alone. There was no family, no sanctuary, and no one to anticipate her return. Each passing day was a relentless cycle of mere survival amidst an unending onslaught of zombies and bloodshed. The routine involved fighting, hunting for crystal cores, escalating her strength, and then repeating the same emotionally void existence, much like a soulless automaton. In that precise moment, a realization dawned upon Su Qinglan. It was possible she had never truly belonged to that desolate world from the very beginning. No wonder she had perpetually felt an internal emptiness there. Even when surrounded by fellow humans, she experienced a persistent detachment, as if an invisible barrier separated her from everything and everyone. At times, she even mused that she bore no significant difference from the shambling zombies outside the ravaged city limits, save for her retained consciousness. She could still formulate thoughts. She possessed the capacity for reason. Yet, in essence, both the undead and the living inhabitants of that world were engaged in a similar struggle: to simply endure one more day. An endless pursuit of strength, an unending cycle of conflict, all devoid of inherent purpose or meaning. But this current world...

This beast-dominated realm had bestowed upon her everything she had never known. A father whose love for her was profound. Several devoted partners who cherished her above all else. Her own beloved offspring. And now... a mother. The instant Wang Mulan embraced her with such intensity, bestowing a kiss upon her forehead with trembling hands, Su Qinglan finally grasped a truth that had eluded her completely. The pure, unadulterated love of a mother. It was an experience she had been entirely denied throughout her entire existence. Never. How could she possibly comprehend its essence when it had been absent her whole life? But now, held within Wang Mulan's nurturing arms, Su Qinglan found herself unable to maintain composure. A choked sob tore from her throat, followed by a cascade of tears that streamed unchecked down her cheeks. She made a valiant effort to suppress her crying. A truly strenuous attempt. Yet, the tears refused to cease. An intense ache resonated within her chest. An overwhelming confluence of emotions surged through her heart simultaneously. She felt an immeasurable sense of gratitude. Gratitude towards the Beast God. Gratitude towards destiny. Gratitude for being granted a second chance at life. Abruptly, An Mo's visage materialized in her thoughts, causing her heart to jolt violently. If that man had not facilitated her arrival here... she would undoubtedly still be a solitary wanderer in the wasteland, an empty vessel adrift in the apocalypse. At this contemplation, Su Qinglan clenched her fists with fierce determination. She would truly do anything for An Mo. Absolutely anything. Meanwhile, on the other side of the room, upon hearing her choked sobs echo, Hu Yan, Xuan Long, Han Jue, and Shi Feng froze in unison. Their fists clenched tightly. This was only the second occasion they had witnessed Su Qinglan weep so profoundly. The first instance occurred shortly after she awoke from a prolonged period of unconsciousness. To this day, they remained unaware of the events that transpired during that time. However, observing her tears now inflicted an unbearable ache in their own hearts. Their deepest desire was to immediately draw her into their embrace, to offer gentle comfort, and to reassure her that they would remain by her side eternally. Yet, none dared to intrude upon this profoundly emotional moment. Thus, they could only avert their gazes, silently swallowing the tightness in their chests. Witnessing their beloved mate in such distress was simply too agonizing for them to bear. Wang Mulan swiftly lowered her head, repeatedly kissing Su Qinglan's forehead while tenderly caressing away her tears with trembling fingers. "My dearest child, why do you weep so abundantly?" she whispered softly, her own eyes glistening with unshed tears. "Mother is here now. Please, stop crying, won't you?" But Su Qinglan suddenly grasped Wang Mulan's hand with a forceful grip. Her eyes and nose were now completely reddened from weeping, and her voice quivered intensely. "Mother... I am so sorry..." Another sob escaped her lips. "I should not have treated you in such a manner before. Mother... I have failed you..." Upon hearing these words, Wang Mulan immediately shook her head with vehemence, tears streaming anew down her face. "No." "How could you possibly fail me?" "It is I... your mother, who has failed you." Her voice resonated with profound guilt and sorrow. "Had I possessed greater strength... how could they have dared to torment my daughter so?" Standing nearby, Su Mingxuan silently clasped both their hands, his eyes also welling up with tears once more. The atmosphere within the room grew thick with shared emotion. But then, a thought seemed to strike Wang Mulan. Her expression shifted subtly before she tightly gripped Su Qinglan's hand and inquired in a low, earnest tone, "Daughter... tell me truthfully..."

"Did you... return from another realm?"

The instant those words were uttered, Su Qinglan became utterly still.

With astonishment etched on her face, she gazed at Wang Mulan.

Nevertheless, her outward composure remained largely unchanged, as she recognized her mother had always harbored suspicions about some anomaly concerning her.

However, everyone else present in the chamber was taken aback.

Su Mingxuan froze, and Lan Shun wore a look of shock.

Even Hu Yan, Xuan Long, Han Jue, and Shi Feng immediately turned their gazes toward Su Qinglan, disbelief evident in their eyes.

Another realm?

What could that possibly signify?

It was only then that Wang Mulan comprehended she had inadvertently revealed everything in front of the assembled group.

A flicker of uncertainty crossed her features before she abruptly rose and guided Su Qinglan directly towards An Mo's private chamber.

Then, she turned back, commencing to usher all the men out.

"I require some undisturbed moments with my daughter."

"You should all step outside for now."

"I need to converse with my daughter privately."

Before anyone had the chance to react, Wang Mulan physically propelled them all outward, sealing the wooden door firmly behind her.

The men standing outside were left utterly without words.

Within the room, Wang Mulan swiftly took a seat adjacent to Su Qinglan, once more tenderly grasping her daughter's hands.

Then, abruptly...

A gentle, luminous white radiance began to emanate from Wang Mulan’s palms.

Su Qinglan's pupils contracted instantaneously.

The soft light enveloped her entire body, instilling a sensation of indescribably comforting warmth that permeated her very being.

It was cozy, mild, and untainted. Yet, more significantly... it felt entirely distinct from her own plant-based healing ability.

Her own power was primarily directed towards mending injuries and restoring vitality, imbuing individuals with a gentle, life-affirming warmth.

But her mother's power... it possessed an almost sacred quality.

As if it possessed the capacity to directly cleanse weariness and defilement from one's very soul.

Su Qinglan's heart began to pound furiously as she regarded her mother with sheer astonishment.

Wang Mulan had already closed her eyes, her concentration fully devoted to mastering that enigmatic white energy.

Meanwhile, Su Qinglan remained seated there, completely dumbfounded.

For at that precise moment, a single, astonishing realization finally dawned within her consciousness.

There existed another ability user in this world. And that individual... was actually her own mother.