Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1133 - 476: Virus Origin

Mutated sea snails twist together in perfect order, snugly embedded deep into the ground.

Spiral staircases stand ready around the exterior of these sea snails.

A room appears every three meters upward.

Liang Yuan felt a moment of awe.

Mutated sea snails are evidently being used to form these dwellings.

This design truly broadened Liang Yuan's horizons.

With curiosity, he inquired, "Are these houses?"

Jiang Ziyin nodded, replying, "Our Island Lord personally constructed these mutated sea snail houses."

"The stone houses you saw before are on the verge of being phased out."

"Not only are these mutated sea snail houses tough, but they also rise like skyscrapers, conserving precious land. As you see, our island is quite small, and land is extremely limited."

Jiang Ziyin smiled freely while explaining the island's structures.

Liang Yuan nodded, pondering that land scarcity might not be the sole reason.

Stone houses weigh too much, posing a heavy load on the giant tortoise.

Yet these mutated sea snails, despite their massive size, boast thin yet incredibly durable and light shells, far handier than stone structures.

Liang Yuan trailed behind her deeper inside, where vast farmlands stretched beyond the sea snail houses.

These fields grew all sorts of vegetables, mutated rice, and other crops.

This sight thrilled Liang Yuan suddenly, prompting him to ask, "Have you discovered mutated rice?"

Jiang Ziyin smiled at his words, saying, "Yes, we found it in Guangfu, and now folks there are all cultivating this mutated rice."

"Does this rice yield well?"

Jiang Ziyin nodded, "It yields fairly well, much like pre-Great Flood times, but packs more calories, likely from soaking up superpower energy."

Yangshan lacks mutated rice, though mutated wheat abounds there.

Rice typically grows in paddy fields.

Dryland varieties exist too, but Linjiang has few.

Post-Great Flood, most paddies lie drowned. Mutated rice proves rare indeed.

As he strolled, Liang Yuan spotted numerous plastic greenhouses.

They housed diverse fruits and veggies unseen in Yangshan.

An idea sparked in Liang Yuan—perhaps trade with Spirit Jade Island folks for seeds to bring home.

Further along, Jiang Ziyin guided him to a plump sea snail dwelling.

This sea snail home rose modestly, some seven or eight meters tall, spanning three levels.

Liang Yuan eyed Jiang Ziyin and queried, "Is this the Island Lord’s residence?"

"No, it’s mine; the Island Lord and others are handling Water God Sect matters and might not wrap up yet. Come drink at my place first."

She led him inside while speaking.

This plump sea snail space spanned roughly ninety square meters over three floors.

The ground floor resembled a lab, stocked with medical devices, drugs, and gear.

Jiang Ziyin explained, "This serves as both my home and office."

"I’m Spirit Jade Island’s doctor. Pardon the clutter—let’s head upstairs."

Up the spiral stairs she took Liang Yuan to the next level.

The upper level featured a modest reception area with tables and chairs, mismatched though tidy.

These furnishings looked scavenged and welded firmly to the floor.

The inter-floor surfaces used cement boards, topped with wooden planks—no tiles—yielding a rugged vibe.

Liang Yuan recalled the adorable earth superpower user below water, figuring house-building would be simple with such talent.

"Sit down, I’ll fetch water."

Jiang Ziyin gestured to a chair for Liang Yuan, then poured water.

Soon she brought back warm water in a kettle and a cup.

Filling his cup, she noted, "Our cups are salvaged from ruins—hope it’s fine."

Liang Yuan smiled, "No issue, Dr. Jiang. I sought you out, hitting Xinghai Garden Villa first, but floods had claimed it, so I asked around locally."

"Only at the park zone did clues emerge."

Jiang Ziyin gazed at him surprised, saying, "Sounds like the virus hit your shelter hard."

Liang Yuan nodded, "This virus struck oddly, unprecedented—even Dr. Yang couldn’t tackle it, forcing me to seek you."

Jiang Ziyin shook her head, "I’ll warn you now: brace yourself mentally."

"Times have changed. Hospitals once had top gear, tools, and meds for swift virus analysis."

"Now the Great Flood buried it all. Despite my virology expertise, success isn’t guaranteed."

Liang Yuan nodded lightly, "I get it—equipment’s my problem. Just check if this virus can be cleared or cured."

Jiang Ziyin eyed him astonished, puzzled by his equipment confidence.

After a pause, she urged, "Describe the virus first."

"What symptoms show post-infection?"

Liang Yuan replied promptly, "Early on, victims feel feverish with chills, like a common cold."

"Day two worsens it—bedridden, pounding headaches, seizures hit."

"By day three, coma sets in; sans treatment, vitals fade fast."

Jiang Ziyin’s brow furrowed, face shifting as she pressed, "Did infection follow mutant fish meals?"

Liang Yuan startled, nodded, "Our checks link it to eating mutant fish."

Jiang Ziyin shot up, eyes intense, "That explains it!"

Liang Yuan pressed quickly, "What is it, Dr. Jiang? Seen this before?"

Jiang Ziyin nodded faintly, "I’ve faced this virus multiple times in Guangfu."

"What?! It hit Guangfu too?" Liang Yuan jolted.

Jiang Ziyin: "Precisely in Water God Sect territory."

"They dub it the ’Curse of the Water God’!"

"Water God Sect?"

Liang Yuan’s face darkened, grasping the implication.

"Why only near Water God Sect?"

Jiang Ziyin sneered, "Odd, right? Cure’s easy: drink their Divine Water."

If Liang Yuan hadn’t pieced it together, he’d be dense.

His features paled staring at her, questioning, "You mean Water God Sect unleashed this virus?"

Jiang Ziyin nodded, "Highly probable. Your shelter drew their eye."

"For weak shelters, they seize outright."

"Stronger ones face virus terror to sow dread."

"Then Abyssal Stalkers infiltrate, preaching chaos till takeover."

Liang Yuan’s visage soured deeply, urgency surging!

He needed to rush back to Yangshan!

If Jiang Ziyin spoke true, Water God Sect schemed all this.

They might strike while he’s away these days!

No surprise his gut twisted with unease!

Here lay the threat!

Liang Yuan demanded, "Did Water God Sect craft this virus?"

"How possess such a thing?"

Jiang Ziyin intoned gravely, "Water God Sect harbors a superpower wielder among the Four Great Priests of Water Purification—Plague Priest. His power spawns plagues."

"No true viruses; he’s the infection origin."

"He disseminates via mutant fish. His aid fueled Water God Sect’s wild growth."

Liang Yuan scowled, asking, "How to cure? Hunt him down?"

Jiang Ziyin nodded, "As plague source, he stays near targets to spread it."

"His range ties to superpower limits, maybe mental strength too."

"What!"

Liang Yuan’s eyes shrank. If so, the fiend lurked by Yangshan?

Liang Yuan rose swiftly, "Dr. Jiang, if he controls it, we capture him?"

"I must head back now—no more delay."

Jiang Ziyin urged, "Mr. Liang, no haste now. Finish here, talk with Island Lord—maybe we join you at Yangshan."

Liang Yuan considered: Yangshan’s sole gene expert was Zhao Kai. Solo return might falter against Water God Sect plots.

Better prepare fully; Spirit Jade aid beats lone battle.

He agreed, "Fine, but idling won’t do. I’ll assist underwater."

Jiang Ziyin laughed, shaking head, "Unnecessary—Island Lord’s exceptional. It’s wrapping up soon."

She rose to the window.

Liang Yuan joined, peering at the floods.

Waves churned; giant turtle reared, shattering Water God Sect vessels.

Sect members plunged in, counterattacking.

Suddenly colossal mutants burst from waves.

Giant crabs, sailfish too.

Panic gripped Water God Sect at these behemoths’ arrival.

The beasts obeyed commands, savagely tearing into and gulping Sect foes.

Shocked and furious, members dove fleeing.

Soon waters floated corpses; Spirit Jade Island roared cheers.

Surprise lit Liang Yuan’s face as he asked, "Someone on your island commands mutated beasts in battle?"