Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1089 - 436: Lin Ya and Shen Yunxi’s Suspicions (2)

Upon hearing those words, Han Xiangman gave a gradual nod and replied, "It looks like when I return this time, I'll need to begin consuming meat."

Liang Yuan shook his head. "No, I don't believe any changes are required for you."

"Hmm?"

"Eating the flesh of these mutated creatures to make up for the deficient genes in your body isn't the sole approach. There exists another technique that can likewise boost your genetic power."

"What technique is that?"

"Drawing in the ambient energy from heaven and earth."

"Are you referring to... the Yangshan Gene Activation Technique?"

Realization dawned on Han Xiangman instantly, and she gazed at Liang Yuan with astonishment.

Liang Yuan smiled and gave a subtle nod as well. "Correct, the Yangshan Gene Activation Technique is something I devised myself. It allows one to draw in spiritual energy from the surroundings, speeding up its uptake."

"This technique's efficiency in absorbing spiritual energy surpasses the body's natural, passive intake by a wide margin."

"Through this form of spiritual energy absorption, your body's genes can be swiftly reinforced without introducing too many unwanted miscellaneous genes."

Han Xiangman grasped what miscellaneous genes meant and how they could hinder later advances in collecting genetic species.

As a result, she recognized fully that Liang Yuan's approach was undoubtedly the safest and most dependable option.

Joy filled her, and she voiced her inner sentiments without restraint. "The presence of miscellaneous genes makes the Gene Activation Technique all the more crucial."

"You really shouldn't have shared this Gene Activation Technique with everyone."

Regret tinged her words as she spoke.

Liang Yuan shook his head. "I hadn't anticipated how vital the Gene Activation Technique would prove, especially in terms of gathering genetic species."

"However, now that it's out there, no point in regretting it. Once we're back, instruct everyone to stop spreading it—confine it to Yangshan alone."

Liang Yuan felt no remorse. He intended to check if the system could produce the Gene Activation Technique once he gathered sufficient Points.

Should that work, he aimed to acquire an even more effective Gene Activation Technique to serve as the training regimen for Yangshan's future troops.

"Let's drop that topic. Lead me to Lin Ya and the rest."

Han Xiangman responded, "They're all settled in the guest quarters below, and I've posted guards to keep an eye on them."

Liang Yuan nodded, descending the stairs alongside her.

Han Xiangman wavered for a moment before finally voicing her question. "What are your intentions regarding this situation?"

Liang Yuan glanced her way. "What's your view on it?"

"Lin Ya seems like a decent individual, and her superpower holds real value. Bringing her into Yangshan could offer substantial advantages for our development."

"Plus, she acknowledged her mistake. After freeing Leng Yuehua and the others in secret, she didn't flee but came forward and confessed it to me directly."

"Could, you, would you consider showing some mercy?"

Han Xiangman found herself advocating earnestly for Lin Ya.

Liang Yuan hadn't realized Lin Ya possessed such appeal; in merely a few days with Han Xiangman, she'd already earned her sympathy.

Liang Yuan chuckled. "I've got it under control."

In truth, the release of Leng Yuehua and her group by Lin Ya didn't trouble him much.

After all, he had implanted a parasite species in Leng Yuehua ages ago.

Should she stray from him, the parasite would trigger after a period.

Leng Yuehua would have no chance of survival.

Truth be told, Lin Ya had acted a tad too hastily on this occasion.

Had she not let Leng Yuehua go, Liang Yuan might not have gone so far as to eliminate her.

Despite her flawed character, the woman still possessed useful skills.

Regrettably, with Lin Ya's intervention, even if Liang Yuan wished to employ Leng Yuehua now, it proved impossible.

Naturally, he wouldn't disclose any of this.

Far from it—he meant to keep it hidden and leverage the incident to gain complete hold over Lin Ya and her companion.

As these thoughts crossed his mind, Liang Yuan had already arrived downstairs.

President No. 7 exuded opulence; its standard guest rooms were impressively roomy.

Complete with private bathrooms and double beds, no less.

Right now, both Lin Ya and Shen Yunxi occupied the same room.

Lin Ya perched on the bed, her head bowed as she leafed through a book.

In this era, finding someone idly perusing leisure reading material was quite uncommon.

One must remember that in the flood's early days, folks were confined indoors, relying on books and timber as fuel for meals.

Plenty of households even tore up their floorboards for cooking.

Books went without saying.

President No. 7 fared no differently.

Though it once boasted plentiful reserves of fuel and supplies, eliminating concerns over meals and warmth.

Yet after six months, the vessel's fuel oil had been conserved meticulously and rationed tightly.

At first, power and hot water were available only in Lingjiang River's area at night; everywhere else faced blackouts.

Just the vital systems remained active to sustain the liner's functions.

Subsequently, Lingjiang River's bold pursuit of Queen into the fog stemmed partly from the enormous ship's depleting provisions.

Back then, desperation had gripped him.

Lin Ya had stumbled upon this book by chance beneath the bed.

"National Geographic" it was called, its cover brimming with vivid images.

Lin Ya cherished it dearly, aware that the vistas within might forever elude those yet to come.

Future offspring, born into this watery realm, would likely dwell perpetually afloat.

In their perception, the world had always been thus.

The old continents would fade into legends, recounted by elders through spoken word.

"Hey, how can you bother with magazines at a time like this?"

Shen Yunxi had peered through the peephole for a bit, spotting the guards lingering in the hallway, her worry mounting.

She whirled around to see Lin Ya absorbed in her reading and felt a surge of frustration.

Lin Ya raised her gaze then and regarded her. "Yunxi, take a seat. Anxiety won't help anything. Weren't you unable to halt me back then?"

Shen Yunxi trudged to her bed in resignation, then flung herself backward onto the plush, inviting mattress.

With a heavy sigh, she said, "I regret it so much; staking our lives for Leng Yuehua wasn't worthwhile."

Lin Ya caught her words, shut the magazine, and shifted to sit next to her.

Gazing at Shen Yunxi, she murmured gently, "I apologize. I ought to have handled it solo, instead of involving you."

Shen Yunxi rolled her eyes. "Saying that now is pointless. How would you have managed alone? Those watching over Leng Yuehua and Liu Sisi were all Superpower Users. Lacking my Spiritual Illusion Technique, how could you have even approached?"

Lin Ya tucked a lock of hair behind her ear. "I realize you felt the same reluctance. Yue Hua's temperament may be flawed, and her handling of outsiders harsh to an extreme, yet she truly holds respect for most of us."

"She preserved our lives, and I couldn't stand by while she ended up in Mr. Liang's clutches."

Shen Yunxi let out a sigh. "Truthfully, Mr. Liang never stated he'd kill her for certain. Releasing her was perhaps a rash move on our part."

Lin Ya's full lips pressed together briefly. "I couldn't risk betting on his compassion."

Shen Yunxi fell silent.

In the age of the deluge, wagering on mercy was nothing short of absurd.

Thus, she could merely sigh once more. "If fate decrees it, so be it; if not, no helping it. We'll face whatever comes."

Lin Ya pondered briefly. "I suspect he won't go so far as to kill us; he might be furious, but hardly enough to end our lives."

"As a shipbuilding expert and professor, your skills are irreplaceable. A wise leader like him wouldn't harm you."

Shen Yunxi's eyes brightened a touch. "That's a fair assessment."

Her gaze shifted slyly. "You'll be safe too. From what I've seen, he prizes your superpower highly—you played a key role in fixing this liner."

"If Miss Han spoke true about his base, he'll definitely put your talents to good use."

"Furthermore—"

She halted for a beat.

Lin Ya inquired curiously, "Furthermore what?"

"Furthermore, we're quite the lookers—if he's an ordinary fellow, he can't possibly ignore that entirely, can he?"

"Killing us outright would be rather tasteless, haha."

Shen Yunxi burst into sudden laughter, mostly to ease her own nerves.

Lin Ya couldn't help but grin, joining in the mirth.

Just as she prepared to quip in response, a cough resounded from beyond the door.

Shen Yunxi startled upright.

Lin Ya's grin faltered, and she shared a strained glance with her.

"Who's there?"

"I believe it's Miss Han."

"I'll take a look."

Shen Yunxi leaped from the bed promptly, her slender, elegant legs carrying her swiftly to the entrance.

Before she reached for the handle, Han Xiangman's voice rang out from the other side.

"Yunxi, Lin Ya, open up. Mr. Liang has arrived."