Apocalypse Star House Hoarding-Chapter 325

In previous years, May had always been a time of warm spring breezes and blooming flowers.
Back when she lived in S City, the temperatures in May would range from 10 to 20 degrees Celsius, with genuinely pleasant, gentle warmth.
Even though she had never spent a May in the South Sea Islands, she had always known what the climate would be like there—around 25 to 30 degrees, with the rainy season approaching, bringing sunshine and cool breezes.
But now—
The moment Zhao Xuefei stepped out of the underground base, a wave of heat slammed into her, nearly suffocating her.
The cool air she had carried from inside was gone within seconds.
She raised her hand to block the 8 AM sunlight, feeling sluggish as she climbed into the jeep parked nearby.
To conserve fuel, the air conditioning was only turned on when temperatures exceeded 40 degrees—otherwise, they had to endure the heat.
In the back seat, Wu Jun handed her a bottle of water—freshly taken from the freezer, still icy cold.
“You got this from your boss, didn’t you?”
Despite the abundance of hotels and resorts in the South Sea Islands, making it easy to collect refrigerators and freezers, electricity consumption was strictly regulated.
The base was underground, and since they had expanded even deeper, it remained cool enough that a small fan was usually enough to stay comfortable.
As for ice water and frozen goods, the base distributed them in limited amounts and only at scheduled times—they weren’t something people could access freely.
Only the research team and a few top contributors had the privilege of running a freezer continuously.
But Wu Jun’s boss was an exception—after all, he was the son of the base commander.
Though he held no official position, he controlled the military forces—the entire reorganized army now answered to him.
Zhou Guochen was the public face of leadership, managing the base and making strategic decisions.
But Zhou Ningyuan was the shadow leader, the one who held the power of life and death.
**
After the internal power struggles ended, thanks to Yu Xi’s seeds and her detailed guide on mutated plants, their food supply had finally stabilized over the past two months.
Their warehouses were now fully stocked.
The research team had worked day and night to study mutated plants, creating repellents for mutated creatures, antidotes for toxins, and even offensive aerosol weapons—giving their military teams greater protection on missions.
The base was thriving.
With plenty of food, more survivors flocked to join them, and their strength grew significantly.
**
Then, another official refuge base caught wind of their detailed plant research and high-yield, short-cycle seeds.
They proposed a so-called “collaboration”, but in reality, they were planning to take over.
However, just as their plans were set in motion, Zhou Ningyuan’s base unveiled a secret weapon—a task force of highly evolved individuals.
Some possessed superhuman strength.
Some were immune to toxic plants.
Some could even summon mutated creatures…
With these fighters and their biochemical weapons, Zhou Ningyuan’s base crushed their enemies instead of being absorbed.
In the end, it was the other base that fell.
**
Zhao Xuefei had fought in that battle.
And in that base, she had seen someone from her past—the supermarket heiress who had once tried to destroy her.
Back then, she had used her father’s influence to supply military resources, acting arrogantly and ruthlessly.
She had set Zhao Xuefei up and nearly had her assaulted, only to flee with her father to another base after her scheme failed.
But she had never realized—her own strength meant nothing.
The comfortable life she had taken for granted had never been her own doing.
It had been her father’s resources that protected her.
And the moment her father was gone, she became nothing.
In this brutal world, where only the strong survived, a helpless, spoiled woman—who had never suffered hardship but was beautiful—was easy to predict the fate of.
**
When Zhao Xuefei saw her again, she was filthy, dressed in rags, trembling at the sight of others.
She flinched and hid, as if she had been broken by fear.
Someone in the base told Zhao Xuefei about her fall from grace.
She had once lived well, had fine food and a luxurious home, and had people fawning over her.
But after her father’s unexpected death, the base had lost patience with her.
She had kept causing trouble, making reckless demands, until one day she crossed the line—and got an entire squad killed.
As a result, the military threw her out of the private residences and into the communal tent camps, cutting off her resources.
Unlike Zhou Ningyuan’s base, which was strictly managed and located underground for safety, this base was disorganized and constantly at risk.
The people in the tents only received one cup of water, half a steamed bun, and a bowl of thin porridge per day.
For anyone who had survived outside, this was already a luxury.
But to the former heiress, it was unacceptable.
She kept causing trouble—until she pushed the wrong people.
When she ran out of protection, someone finally dragged her into a tent and took what they wanted.
**
Hearing this, Zhao Xuefei only felt that fate had come full circle.
This woman had once targeted her out of pure spite, deliberately setting up a trap to have her violated.
She had been vicious and merciless back then.
Did she ever think that one day, she would suffer the exact same fate?
If she had never set Zhao Xuefei up, if she had stayed in Zhou Ningyuan’s base, even after her father’s death, she wouldn’t have ended up like this.
Because in Zhou Ningyuan’s base, something like that would never be allowed to happen.
That was karma.
Zhao Xuefei was no longer the person she once was.
A woman who couldn’t even provide for herself, who had no strength, was worthless in her eyes.
And she felt not an ounce of sympathy.
Zhou Ningyuan’s base couldn’t accommodate so many survivors, so they implemented a voluntary migration plan.
Any civilian or military teams that wanted to establish independent leadership were allowed to relocate to the newly conquered base. They would jointly manage it.
At the same time, this base would become an affiliated outpost under Zhou Ningyuan’s jurisdiction.
Daily operations and resource management would be handled independently, but resources and intelligence would be shared.
If either side encountered a major challenge, they could collaborate, pooling manpower and resources.
Zhou Ningyuan understood that one person alone could never control everything. His energy was limited, and he only wanted to run his own base well.
But among the survivors, there would always be those with ambition and drive, people willing to step up and build something of their own.
Eventually, several strong survivor teams and military squads volunteered to relocate and reorganize the captured base.
They renamed it Lan Feng Base, establishing new rules from scratch, purging corrupt elements, and gradually restoring order.
For now, Lan Feng Base was still in the process of restructuring.
With fewer squads left at the underground base, manpower was stretched thin.
As a result, everyone’s mission workload increased significantly.
**
Originally, today was Zhao Xuefei’s rare day off, but something had happened the night before, making her reluctant to stay at the base.
So, she joined today’s mission instead.
She stared at the ice-cold water bottle Wu Jun handed her, sighed deeply, but still took it.
She knew exactly who’s freezer this had come from.
Although she prided herself on being experienced in relationships, she felt like she understood men less and less.
Back when she believed in love and wanted to rely on men, she either encountered scumbags or met good men who didn’t like her back—like Zhou Ningyuan.
But now that she had let go of romance, determined to build a stable life for herself and Yu Li, men started showing up one after another—and they were all highly capable and outstanding.
She wasn’t against relationships, but her mindset had completely changed.
Half a month ago, after persistent pursuit from a younger, upright, and highly skilled squad leader, she finally agreed to give it a try.
He was five or six years younger than her.
She had never dated a younger man before—it was new and interesting.
She didn’t take this relationship too seriously, but the guy was genuinely a good person, and she enjoyed spending time with him.
Then, just a few days later, Zhou Ningyuan returned from a mission—and his behavior changed completely.
He summoned her and questioned her in detail about the relationship.
When she naturally admitted it, his expression darkened.
His eyes were stormy, filled with suppressed emotions.
But in the end, he held back and said nothing.
Zhao Xuefei didn’t care.
She continued her missions, spent time with Yu Li, and flirted with her younger boyfriend.
Then, last night, after parting ways with her boyfriend at the base, she turned around and ran into Zhou Ningyuan.
What happened next completely baffled her.
He grabbed her without a word and kissed her forcefully.
By now, Zhao Xuefei had taken two Strong Anti-Glycation Pills and had been training daily.
Her physical strength was two to three times that of an average person.
She was shocked for a few seconds.
Then, when she realized what was happening, she beat him up on the spot.
Zhou Ningyuan was a skilled fighter, but he wasn’t an evolved human.
Unlike Zhao Xuefei, he had no system enhancements.
So, he took the full brunt of her punches.
But even as he winced in pain, he held onto her and said seriously—
“I mean it. I like you.”
Zhao Xuefei: …?
She was completely speechless.
That’s why she didn’t want to stay at the base today—so she left on a mission instead.
**
Now, sitting in the jeep, she glanced at Wu Jun, immediately guessing who had sent him here.
Wu Jun was a smart guy.
Grinning, he didn’t say a word, only kept calling her “Jie” in a playful tone.
Zhao Xuefei ignored him and, once the vehicle started moving, leaned against the passenger seat, pretending to doze off.
But just as they passed through the security barrier, Wu Jun suddenly screamed—
“AH!!!”
Zhao Xuefei snapped awake, immediately reaching for her weapon.
Then she saw Wu Jun pointing outside the barrier, shouting excitedly—
“Star House! It’s Star House! Star House is back!”
**
Ten minutes later, Wu Jun and the other team members watched reluctantly as the silver camper van drove off into the distance.
Then, they cheerfully climbed back into the jeep, happily holding their ice cream and iced cola, and continued their mission.
Wu Jun only remembered that he was supposed to this to Zhou Ningyuan two hours later—after finishing his snacks.
**
Meanwhile, Zhao Xuefei was lounging comfortably on the second-floor observation deck of a large off-road RV, gazing at the sparkling ocean beyond the cliffs.
With an iced oat pearl milk tea in hand, she recounted everything that had happened over the past two months to her cousin.
After leaving the underground base, Yu Xi had switched out the silver camper for a massive expedition RV.
Although Zhao Xuefei had long suspected that Yu Xi had space abilities, seeing her materialize and store vehicles out of thin air still left her completely shocked.
This time, they didn’t return to their previous beach but instead found a cliffside with even more stunning ocean views, enjoying the scenery from above.
Inside the second-floor observation deck of the heat-insulated, bulletproof glass-covered RV, the air conditioning was set to the perfect temperature.
On the coffee table in front of the sofa, an assortment of fresh fruit platters, spicy chicken wings, chocolate donuts, and iced lattes were neatly arranged.
Zhao Xuefei felt like she had returned to a warm family gathering and sighed with admiration.
“I’m so jealous, Jie. The moment you show up, it’s like Doraemon arrived!”
Yu Xi smiled. “Then this time, do you want to bring your mom and leave with us?”
She had already thought it through—if she added Zhao Xuefei and Yu Li to Star House’s traveler list, they would be able to move in together.
Star House simulated an apartment, and its size could be adjusted freely. She could simply have Xing Min add two more rooms and bathrooms.
Now, she had plenty of resources, she didn’t need to enter mission worlds, and Xing Min had an abundance of energy. Adding the two of them wouldn’t consume much at all.
Most importantly, if they ever needed to leave and return, molecular teleportation would only register them specifically.
Even if Zhao Xuefei or You Li wanted to bring others, it wouldn’t be possible.
As for Star House’s location, she could change it at any time, eliminating any risk of unwanted trouble.
Her power in this world was already unshakable—there was nothing to worry about.
Besides, at this level of strength, if she was still afraid of revealing a little secret, to the point where she couldn’t even protect her own family, then what was the point of becoming powerful at all?
“You’re here this time just to take us away?”
“Yeah. Temperatures are rising everywhere. I’m worried that in two months, it’ll become unbearably hot here.”
This was already a tropical region, and it was isolated from the mainland.
If other survivors in different locations couldn’t handle the heat, they could migrate north.
But this island had nowhere to go—the endless ocean cut them off completely.
The deep sea was filled with massive, deadly creatures, and even Yu Xi wasn’t sure if she could handle them—let alone the survivors here.
After hearing Yu Xi’s analysis, Zhao Xuefei understood immediately.
But if she was truly willing to leave her comrades and abandon everything she had built here, she would have left long ago.
The longer she stayed, the harder it was to walk away.
It was here that she had grown and changed.
She could take You Li with her—but what about her companions? Her battle-hardened squadmates?
These people had fought alongside her, survived life and death struggles together.
They had become a part of her, something she couldn’t just abandon.
If she simply left them behind, she would never be at peace for the rest of her life.
**
“But if you don’t leave, and one day the temperature here reaches a terrifying level, I might not be able to save you in time.”
Most of the country’s communication systems were still down, and on South Sea Island, the transparent phone’s range was only 10 kilometers.
She could reset Star House to check in occasionally, but what if an emergency happened?
What if she wasn’t fast enough to help them?
“Jie, don’t worry too much. The extreme heat is still just a theory for now. Besides, things are different now.”
“There are many evolved individuals in the base now, with all kinds of abilities. Like me, they have enhanced heat and cold resistance, so enduring high temperatures isn’t an issue.”
“The research team has been working non-stop, developing new technology. Plus, our base is underground, and we’re expanding it even further.”
“The seeds you gave us are excellent, and we’ve also found many edible mutated plants. These don’t require ideal growing conditions, so we’re building indoor farms. Even if things get really bad outside, we’ll be able to survive underground for at least six months to a year.”
“With so many smart and capable people working together, no matter what happens, we’ll figure out a way to adapt.”
Yu Xi thought for a moment before saying, “Alright. Then let me give you and your aunt a ‘mark.’ If something happens, you’ll be able to teleport directly to me.”
This “mark” was simply adding them to Star House’s traveler list.
For anyone other than herself, molecular teleportation required Xing Min’s permission.
When Fan Qi and Yu Feng teleported, Xing Min didn’t need to ask—because he already knew they were Yu Xi’s parents.
He had preemptively authorized their teleportation before notifying Yu Xi.
But anyone else would have to get her approval first.
The entire process took only 2 to 3 seconds, but she had complete control over it.
**
“Teleportation? Jie, your space ability can actually let people in?”
“Yeah.”
Explaining would be too complicated, so Yu Xi didn’t bother.
They would understand once they entered Star House.
“But teleportation is one-way—once you come to me, returning to your original location will be difficult. Of course, I can send you back nearby, but it takes time. You won’t be able to instantly teleport back and forth.”
Star House required stable architectural conditions to reset.
• Damaged buildings wouldn’t work.
• Buildings without doors wouldn’t work.
• Structures buried under disaster ruins were completely out of the question.
Even though resetting Star House was quick, it still required preparation beforehand.
The two previous relocations she had personally conducted were only done after she had physically inspected the buildings herself.
For Xing Min’s relocations, he would naturally prepare in advance.
Zhao Xuefei understood—this irreversible emergency teleportation was the absolute last resort, a life-saving escape method that meant giving up everything here.
So, unless there was truly no other option, she would never abandon her comrades and escape using teleportation.
Yu Xi saw the resolve in her eyes and sighed.
She retrieved a prepared backpack from her storage space, taking out each item and explaining its purpose and how to use it.
• Two Strong Anti-Glycation Pills—one for her, one for her mother—to further enhance their physical abilities. Zhao Xuefei’s would increase to 3–4 times that of a normal human, while Yu Li’s would double.
• Two bottles of Restorative Foundation—essential for treating external wounds.
• One fully charged Air-Powered Hairdryer.
• Two fully charged High-Temperature Perfume bottles.
• Two Disguise Lipsticks.
• Two high-strength pain-relief and hemostatic injections.
• Two bottles of Sunblock Spray, capable of withstanding extreme temperatures, pressure, vacuum conditions, and radiation.
• Additionally, a few small snacks that wouldn’t take up much space.
Since Zhao Xuefei didn’t have a storage ability, carrying too many items could attract attention—but this selection should be more than enough.
Besides, in the past two months, many evolved individuals had appeared in the South Sea Island base.
This proved that her previous theory was correct—
It wasn’t an isolated event but a global phenomenon.
Humans, though the last to evolve, had not been abandoned by the planet.
And in the future, humanity’s condition would only continue to improve.
**
After listening to Yu Xi’s explanations, Zhao Xuefei stared at the set of Star Gear, her eyes sparkling.
“These look so beautiful, perfect for girls to carry around! No one would ever guess they’re actually weapons…”
Yu Xi reached out and patted her head.
“They’re for daily use. But when the time comes, don’t hesitate—take your mom and teleport immediately. Staying alive is the most important thing.”
“I’ll do my best not to use this escape option.”
Zhao Xuefei’s gaze was firm—it might have sounded idealistic, but in the end, she truly lived up to her words.
After returning to the base, she warned them about the potential for extreme temperatures.
Then, she threw herself into strengthening the base, working even harder to expand and improve their defenses.
And whenever disasters struck, she stood alongside her comrades, fighting shoulder to shoulder—never once using the emergency teleportation option.
But that’s a story for another time.