The convoy passed through strict checkpoints and finally reached the city center.
After an unknown time, the convoy slowly stopped before a luxurious mansion in the ancient style.
Though called a mansion, it covered hundreds of hectares with hundreds of rooms.
It was practically a palace.
This was Qin Jun's home, where he grew up.
Guards stood at the gate, armed and serious.
Even tanks patrolled the nearby streets; the whole district was a forbidden zone, inaccessible to ordinary people!
Seeing Qin Jun, the guards showed respect, bowing deeply.
Su Ya followed Qin Jun and Uncle Qiu into the mansion, amazed at the palace-like grandeur and heavy atmosphere.
Uncle Qiu smiled at Su Ya: "Miss Su, your room is arranged. Your family has arrived in Dongdu and is being checked at the hospital. Quarantine should be lifted tonight."
Su Ya showed gratitude.
"Thank you."
Uncle Qiu told Qin Jun: "Young master, the master is waiting for you in the study."
Qin Jun nodded and headed to the study.
Servants bowed along the way; many had served the Qin family for decades, some generations.
They deeply respected Qin Jun as the future head of the family.
Qin Jun finally reached a door and knocked.
A dignified, steady voice answered, "Come in."
Opening the door, Qin Jun saw a middle-aged man seated behind a desk, handling documents.
Several generals stood reporting to him — lieutenant generals and major generals.
The man looked imposing and somewhat resembled Qin Jun.
He was Qin Yuan, head of the Qin Family.
Qin Yuan was State Council Chairman, second only to the president, leader of the seven great powers of the State Council, holding great authority.
One of the country's top leaders.
But to Qin Jun, he was simply a loving father.
Seeing Qin Jun, the generals discreetly withdrew, nodding kindly.
These generals commanded Dongdu's garrison of over two hundred thousand troops, firmly controlled by the Qin family.
Qin Yuan said calmly, "You didn't return yesterday. That was a risky choice.
But I trust you had your reasons."
Qin Jun smiled softly, "Indeed, The gains outweighed the risks."
Qin Yuan nodded, not asking further.
He trusted his son — Qin Jun was his extension and perfect creation.
He taught him to value interests above emotions.
This upbringing shaped Qin Jun's capable, independent character.
"Have you awakened your talent?"
"Yes," Qin Jun smiled slightly, "an SSS-tier talent."
Qin Yuan studied Qin Jun for a while, then smiled with satisfaction.
"As expected of my son."
He slowly stood, speaking softly, "Since the black obelisks appeared yesterday, humanity has started awakening supernatural talents.
I have awakened an S-tier talent myself. Not only me, most of the Qin Family have awakened talents."
He took out a box.
"This contains a so-called talent seed, which can awaken talents in ordinary people.
It was obtained from an alternate space in the suburbs after losing three companies.
It was originally for you, but now it seems unnecessary."
He placed the box before Qin Jun.
"Xie Han hasn't awakened talent. She's protected you faithfully for years.
Consider this a reward for her loyalty."
Qin Yuan stood, his usually impassive face now serious.
He looked out the window at ruined Dongdu and said, "The world has changed. The apocalypse is here.
The capital is a dead zone. Most department heads died in the chaos.
The whole country is in a state of anarchy.
We just received news that eighty percent of cities nationwide have fallen, with at least five hundred million dead."
Five hundred million dead!
Even Qin Jun felt a chill at that number.
In just two days, nearly half the population vanished...
But excitement followed.
"Father, the world's social system has completely collapsed. Restoration to the past is impossible.
Our Qin Family should consider what to do next..."
Qin Yuan said calmly, "Tell me your thoughts."
Qin Jun's smile grew wild.
"Zombies everywhere, monsters rampant, cities turned into monster lairs.
People who want to survive must create new shelters and safe zones.
We have Dongdu and its complete industrial system — our biggest advantage!
The era of evolvers has come; awakening rate is less than one in ten thousand, yet most of our Qin Family have awakened talents.
This is a sign from heaven!"
"A sign of what?"
"That we will be kings of this new world, Father..."
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