205: Chapter 205 Lightning Storm

Sunlight filtered through the protective shield and into the RV; it was another seemingly peaceful morning.

Life on the RV had entered a new rhythm once again.

Every day, people took turns accompanying Qin Lin, ostensibly to complete RV tasks and contribute to the RV's upgrade.

Some were responsible for cooking and cleaning, while others focused on nurturing their pregnancies; everything was in perfect order.

Su Yuran's schedule book was densely packed with records.

Han Yurou had been in a great mood these past few days because yesterday it was finally her turn.

Although she had overslept, Brother Lin had personally come to her room to find her, which was simply too blissful.

"Mom, what do you think Brother Lin will do today?" she asked while eating breakfast.

Han Qing was spreading jam on bread and looked up upon hearing this.

"I don't know."

Life on the RV was truly too boring—so boring that everyone could only do 'that sort of thing' to add a bit of pleasure to their lives.

Otherwise, they would go stir-crazy from the idleness.

"Then should we go accompany him?"

Han Qing glanced at her.

"Didn't you just accompany him yesterday?"

Han Yurou pouted.

"I miss him after not seeing him for a day."

Han Qing smiled helplessly.

This girl was really getting more and more clingy.

Just then, the RV suddenly vibrated slightly.

Everyone was startled.

"What happened?" Han Yurou asked.

In the Drivers Cabin, Qin Lin was staring at the holographic screen with his brows furrowed.

[Warning: Strong energy fluctuations detected ahead]

[Energy Type: Lightning Storm]

[Disaster Type: Thunderstorm Zone]

[Threat Level: High]

[crystal stone Minerals: Abundant]

[Suggestion: Detour or pause advancement]

Qin Lin brought up the scanning images.

Dozens of kilometers ahead, a massive dark cloud was roiling.

It wasn't an ordinary dark cloud, but a thunderstorm cloud emitting an eerie blue light; lightning was dense within the layers, dancing like countless silver snakes.

Even more terrifyingly, those lightning bolts didn't strike vertically, but crisscrossed horizontally, weaving a giant electric net that covered the entire sky.

[Thunderstorm Zone Parameters:]

[Range: Approximately 80km in diameter]

[Lightning Density: Over 100 strikes per square kilometer per minute]

[Special Effect: Electromagnetic interference, efficiency of all electronic equipment reduced by 90%]

[Internal Temperature: Fluctuates violently between -20°C and 40°C]

[Duration: Unknown, estimated at least 72 hours]

Qin Lin took a deep breath.

Another one.

He called over Su Yuran.

When Yuran saw the scan, her face changed as well.

"This... can we go around it?"

Qin Lin shook his head.

"The System says a detour would require an extra 500 kilometers, and it's uncertain if there are similar dangers in other directions."

Su Yuran remained silent for a few seconds.

"Then what should we do?"

Qin Lin thought for a moment.

"Let's head in and try first. After the RV's upgrade, its defense capabilities should be able to hold out."

He actually wanted to go inside to find crystal stones and minerals; according to experience, there would be crystal stones or minerals inside such extreme weather, and he wasn't prepared to give up.

At the same time, he also wanted to take a risk and find some excitement; otherwise, he felt like he was going crazy.

Every day was just sleep, sleep, sleep. If something fresh didn't happen soon, he really feared his mental state would suffer.

Therefore, even if the RV suggested a detour, he didn't want to follow the advice.

"System, is it dangerous to go in?"

[Risk level high, no fatal danger]

That's good then.

If there were truly a fatal danger, he would have no choice but to change course; after all, he wasn't the only one on the RV, not to mention more than half the people were pregnant.

Qin Lin took a deep breath, as if making a decision.

He brought up the RV's status and confirmed that all functions were normal.

[protective shield: Normal, can withstand extreme weather]

[Lightning Protection System: Activated]

[Electromagnetic Shielding: Enabled]

"Everyone, gather in the living room," he announced via the broadcast.

Soon, all nine people gathered in the living room.

Qin Lin briefly explained the situation.

"Next, we're going to enter a Thunderstorm Zone. There might be violent shaking and possibly brief power outages, but the RV has a protection System, so everyone doesn't need to worry too much."

Han Yurou nervously grabbed her mother's hand.

"Will it be very dangerous?"

Qin Lin looked at her.

"With me here, nothing will happen."

Han Yurou nodded, feeling a little more at ease.

Li Ying leaned back on the sofa, crossing her legs.

"A Thunderstorm Zone? Quite exciting. It just so happens these past few days have been boring."

Su Yuling sat in the corner, quietly looking out the window.

Her gaze was somewhat different from usual.

But no one noticed.

The RV slowly drove into the Thunderstorm Zone.

Just as they entered the edge, the sky darkened.

The originally bright sky became gloomy, and the clouds hung very low, almost touching the ground.

Rumbling thunder came from the distance, getting closer and closer.

The first bolt of lightning struck down.

Rumble—

The massive sound shook the RV slightly.

The lightning landed less than a hundred meters from the RV, blasting a deep pit into the ground.

Han Yurou screamed and covered her ears.

Han Qing pulled her into her arms.

"It's okay, it's okay."

A second strike, a third...

The lightning became more and more dense, pouring down like a torrential rain.

Some landed near the RV, and some struck the protective shield directly, making a piercing crackling sound.

Ripples spread across the surface of the protective shield as its energy value began to drop.

[protective shield Energy: 92%... 88%... 83%...]

Qin Lin stared at the screen, his palms sweating.

The RV moved forward amidst violent jolts, like a small boat struggling in raging waves.

In the living room, everyone held onto things around them tightly, their faces pale.

Zhou Yueyue was so scared she shrunk into her sister's arms, and Zhou Lingling was also too nervous to speak.

Lin Wanwan protected her belly while Xu Xue leaned against her; both were silently praying.

Although Li Ying appeared calm on the surface, her hands were also trembling slightly.

Su Yuran sat next to Qin Lin, her heart racing as she watched the terrifying thunder and lightning outside the window.

Only Su Yuling still sat quietly.

Her eyes were fixed outside the window, a faint, indiscernible smile on her lips.

That smile looked exceptionally eerie under the reflection of the lightning.

Rumble—

Another massive thunderclap, this time striking directly on top of the RV.

The entire RV jolted violently, the lights flickered a few times, and then went out.

"Ah—!" Screams erupted everywhere.

In the darkness, only the emergency lights emitted a faint glow.

[protective shield Energy: 52%]

[Main power System damaged, switching to backup power]

[Estimated Recovery time: 10 minutes]

Qin Lin's voice rang out in the darkness:

"Everyone don't panic, the backup power has started. It'll return to normal in ten minutes."

Everyone felt a little more at ease.

But just then, the RV vibrated violently again.

Then it began to tilt.

"What's going on?" Su Yuran asked.

Qin Lin looked at the screen, his face changing.

[Left track damaged, RV losing balance]

[Suggestion: Stop immediately for repairs (Consuming minerals can trigger automatic upgrade and repair)]

He jerked the steering wheel, trying to stabilize the RV.

But the tilt angle grew larger: 15°, 20°, 25°...

In the living room, everyone slid to one side.

Han Yurou gripped her mother's hand tightly, too terrified to speak.

"Sister."