Chapter 23 Overnight Chaos!
#Heatwave Alert!! Global Geological Storms May Strike!!#
#The Wicked Shall Be Punished! Twin Typhoons Suddenly Form and Begin Moving Toward the Island Nation! Three Strong Earthquakes Erupt Within 24 Hours! The Ocean's "Revenge" Has Arrived!#
#Giant Double-mouthed Mosquitoes Discovered Near Abandoned Nuclear Plant in Island Nation! Two Can Completely Drain an Adult's Blood!!#
#Shocking!! The World's Only Two Mosquito-Free Zones, Ice Island and South Pole, Now Invaded by Giant Mosquitoes!!#
#Red Heatwave Warning and Giant Blood-sucking Mosquitoes Strike Simultaneously! All Citizens Urged to Stay Indoors for Next Three Days!!#
Jiang Yan took a deep breath after quickly scanning the headlines.
Overnight, global disaster news about the heatwave and giant blood mosquitoes had flooded every platform.
Even her previously obscure Apocalypse warning post had been dug up and pushed to trending, with crowds searching for its author—hailing her as a prophet.
But the SIM card linked to that account had long been shredded and flushed down a toilet during her time abroad.
According to reports, the giant blood mosquitoes had begun appearing days earlier.
Initially few in number, most national and regional authorities had suppressed the information.
Until today, when the blood mosquitoes seemed to hatch en masse.
With increasing human attacks, governments worldwide reached consensus to disclose the crisis.
These mutant mosquitoes—both males and females—primarily fed on human blood, unlike ordinary mosquitoes.
Like their common counterparts, they disproportionately targeted Type O individuals and those with stronger body odor.
Moreover, they could withstand extreme heat and cold, with lifespans triple that of normal mosquitoes.
Whether they carried pathogens or caused adverse reactions remained undisclosed.
But official reports confirmed radioactive contaminants detected within these mutant insects.
The island nation hosted the highest quantity and variety of blood mosquitoes found thus far.
Genetic tracing showed all suddenly emerging blood mosquitoes worldwide were closely linked to the first batch discovered near the island's abandoned nuclear plant.
Scientifically speaking, animal and plant evolution doesn't occur overnight.
This implied the island nation likely began secretly discharging nuclear wastewater years earlier after initial radiation accidents.
Typically during disasters, authorities urge calm and trust in official channels.
Today's sudden information deluge was highly unusual—prone to triggering public panic, hoarding, and other disruptions.
Yet they disclosed anyway.
Meaning reality was far worse than visible or imaginable.
Another report covered abnormal global temperatures.
The heatwave had emerged abruptly just days prior, catching everyone unprepared.
Since yesterday, global temperatures have been rising continuously without any sign of dropping.
In some tropical regions, temperatures soared to 50-60 degrees Celsius in just a single day.
Authorities advised citizens to stock up on food and water at home and stay indoors or work remotely whenever possible.
Unnecessary outings were discouraged. If venturing outside was unavoidable, full-body protection was mandatory.
Many schools issued early morning notices suspending classes and switching to online learning.
With power grids overloaded, authorities temporarily shut down select factories to prioritize residential electricity supply.
Online platforms were flooded with warnings of an impending Apocalypse.
Some shared images of supermarkets being emptied in frenzied shopping sprees—places that had been orderly just the day before.
Officials quickly dispatched personnel to major supermarkets and malls to maintain order.
Meanwhile, An Ming's local newsfeed exploded with air conditioner installation orders trending at the top.
Unlike other regions, An Ming's temperate climate meant few households previously needed AC units.
But within hours, installation services were overwhelmed by calls.
While AC units could be purchased through various channels, local installers were limited in number.
Apocalypse survival content dominated online discourse, with many influencers pivoting their livestreams to the theme.
Graphic images of Blood Mosquito attacks on humans also circulated widely.
Jiang Yan realized her timely return home was fortunate.
The news of twin typhoons approaching the island nation further deepened her unease.
The Apocalypse had indeed arrived early—by a full month!
Regardless, she had to wrap up her pending tasks today.
Delaying further would only make venturing outside impossible as temperatures continued rising.
Massaging her temples, Jiang Yan first called her ride-hailing driver, requesting an early pickup at Qianshui Bay.
The driver, having seen the morning's alarming reports and deterred by the extreme heat, had initially planned to stay home.
He'd canceled all trips—until Jiang Yan tripled the fare, compelling him to rush over.
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Jiang Yan equipped herself with a Heat-resistant suit and helmet from her dimension, adding a neck-mounted fan for good measure before stepping out.
Like during the pandemic, her apartment complex had implemented temporary lockdowns at building entrances and community gates.
Security guards explained the morning's new policy: fearing both supply panic and heat exposure, each household could send only one member for essential shopping.
Anyone with exposed skin lacking mosquito protection would be turned back.
All others must remain indoors.
Property management had sealed potential Blood Mosquito entry points in common areas—a swift response for their typically mediocre service.
The guards did double-takes at Jiang Yan's unusual protective gear.
After obtaining an exit pass, she left the compound.
Her driver arrived promptly, navigating toward the warehouse at maximum speed.
On the streets, the entire city seemed to have been put on pause overnight, with few people or vehicles outside.
Sprinkler trucks continuously sprayed mist onto the roads.
But the cooling effect of that mist on the pavement was minimal.
Fire trucks and police cars occasionally sped by, sirens wailing—"wee-woo wee-woo."
These were the most admirable and respected individuals braving the crisis during this critical period.
Especially on a day like today, under such extraordinary circumstances.
Jiang Yan had the driver drop her off at the warehouse before dismissing him.
While waiting for the supplier's goods to arrive, she first retrieved a stockpile of photovoltaic solar panels from her dimension.