Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1190 - 530: Wang Ling’Er’s Departure, Winter Approaches

"Brother Liang."

Wang Ling’er called out to Liang Yuan before casting a quick look at Ma Guocai standing close by.

Ma Guocai flashed a grin right away and declared, "You guys chat, I’ve got some things to handle at the construction site."

Liang Yuan gave a nod, and Ma Guocai marched off from the area.

"Ling’er, did something happen?"

Wang Ling’er scanned the surroundings and whispered, "Come to my place; there are too many people here, and it’s not secure enough."

Liang Yuan arched a brow, sensing she had crucial matters to share.

He agreed with a nod, saying, "Let’s go."

Together, they made their way onto Spirit Jade Island. In this spot, Wang Ling’er held total command and had no worry of anyone spying.

Nevertheless, Liang Yuan swept his hand, unleashing Spiritual Telekinesis that enveloped the area in a protective shield.

After that, he inquired, "Did something happen?"

Wang Ling’er pulled out a slip of paper and urged, "Take a look at this."

Liang Yuan unfolded the note in a flash; just a handful of words lay inside.

"Downstream of Linjiang, a Floating Island appeared, come quickly!"

The message was short, but its revelation stunned.

Not even Liang Yuan could hide his shock.

"A Floating Island? Where did this note come from?"

Wang Ling’er murmured softly, "It was sent by a friend of mine."

"Sent?" Liang Yuan’s brows jumped high.

This wasn’t prior to the massive flood; with lands submerged, how could mail arrive?

Wang Ling’er grasped Liang Yuan’s thoughts at once and clarified swiftly, "I befriended her back in Guangfu. Upon parting, I handed her a thunderbird I’d tamed using my Beast Taming Skills."

"I told her to only deploy the thunderbird for life-or-death crises."

Now Liang Yuan grasped the situation.

The thunderbird was likely a flying mutant beast, tamed through Wang Ling’er’s Beast Taming Ability.

She’d entrusted it to her friend so alerts could reach her in dire straits.

Liang Yuan questioned, "Can you trust this friend of yours?"

Wang Ling’er nodded firmly without pause, "Of course, she’s probably the person I trust most aside from my sister."

Liang Yuan had no clue about the depth of her friendship.

Yet her unwavering confidence showed their bond ran profoundly deep.

Liang Yuan mulled it over and probed, "What do you plan to do?"

"I want to give it a try."

Wang Ling’er stated openly, her face grave, "Spirit Jade Island is fine, but it depends on a giant turtle’s body, and nobody knows its lifespan."

"Plus, it can’t bear excessive weight, severely restricting Spirit Jade Island’s growth."

"Since the Three Great Sects struck Yangshan, I’ve seen that acting alone won’t last; building strength is essential."

"With endless heavy rain pouring down, flood levels will surge higher. A Floating Island alone ensures true survival."

"On top of that, temperatures drop sharper each day. I fear if the water freezes over, Spirit Jade Island loses its swift movement edge."

"Then, given the bad blood with the Three Great Sects, immobility turns us into easy prey."

Wang Ling’er’s worries made perfect sense.

Should winter hit and waters solidify, the giant turtle forfeits its underwater speed advantage.

Besides, lingering on the surface risks full entrapment in ice.

Submerging for hibernation spells oxygen woes for island dwellers.

Sure, the giant turtle must breathe too, yet it suffices with just its head exposed, not the whole form.

One key question lingers: must the evolved giant turtle hibernate?

If yes, will it dive deep or stay topside?

Topside exposes it as a prime target.

All told, Wang Ling’er desperately sought a Floating Island base for Spirit Jade Island.

Hearing her out, Liang Yuan reassured, "Don’t worry. I’ve got plans for your giant turtle issue."

"First off, does it require hibernation?"

Wang Ling’er dipped her head faintly, "I’ve spoken with it; hibernation is needed, and to dodge assaults while dormant, it picks deep waters."

Liang Yuan creased his brow, "What about oxygen supply?"

"Hibernation slashes its oxygen needs. It stockpiles plenty inside its shell to endure the cold season."

Liang Yuan inclined his head a bit, "In that case, Spirit Jade Island folks can winter over on Yangshan."

Wang Ling’er gave a wry smile, "Thank you, Brother Liang, but that won’t work as a lasting fix. With the floodwaters still climbing, how much longer can Yangshan endure?"

"The big powers all grasp this now. They’re frantically hunting for Floating Islands to tackle the growing flood crisis."

Liang Yuan nodded faintly, fully aware that Floating Islands stood as prime havens in the Flood World.

After some thought, he remarked, "We lack solid details on this Floating Island, and it’s an obvious prize. The moment it shows up, countless factions will swarm it."

"The Three Great Sects and Guangfu Military will likely jump in too."

Wang Ling’er agreed with a nod, "That’s why we must hurry, arrive first, seize the Heart Core and Brain Core, refine them, and secure our future without further frets."

Her eagerness was clear to Liang Yuan, yet Yangshan had barely recovered from a fierce clash.

He fretted that rushing off from Yangshan could invite fresh assaults.

Besides, lacking clear intel, it might be a trap set by the Three Great Sects to draw them out.

Thus, any trip demanded careful scouting beforehand.

Liang Yuan voiced these concerns to Wang Ling’er.

She responded at once, "Then, Brother Liang, now that you’ve returned to Yangshan and are in charge, the Three Great Sects won’t easily strike here."

"Let Spirit Jade Island scout ahead and confirm if the intel holds true."

"Should it prove real, I’ll dispatch a messenger to notify you—what do you say?"

Liang Yuan grinned, "Sounds good. Safe travels to you."

Departing Yangshan himself wasn’t wise, yet he had no cause to stop others.

Wang Ling’er smiled, took her leave from Liang Yuan, and en route, he requested she relay a word to Tu Long and Nai Bai in Ring City World Trade.

Instruct them the issue’s resolved and to return home.

Wang Ling’er consented with a nod.

That midday, Yangshan leaders shared a parting feast with Spirit Jade Island’s top figures.

Come afternoon, the massive turtle of Spirit Jade Island departed at last, waving goodbye to Yangshan.

As Spirit Jade Island sped away, Liang Yuan felt Wang Ling’er’s haste in the turtle’s swift pace.

Floating Islands held irresistible allure.

Zhao Kai blurted out, "Brother Liang, if it’s truly a Floating Island, we’re not joining the hunt?"

Liang Yuan chuckled, "We will, naturally, but leaving Yangshan unguarded troubles me. Boost your powers so I can vie for that Floating Island without worry."

Zhao Kai flushed with shame, "We’re to blame for dragging you down with our weakness, Brother Liang."

Liang Yuan dismissed it with a wave, "Nonsense. Your cultivation pace is already blazing fast."

"The Three Great Sects tread evil roads, making minions refine Genetic Species through mass sacrifices for forced advances."

"Ignore their Genetic Species count; countless deaths forged those."

"Plus, their Floating Islands boast superior resources over ours. With brutal training, no wonder they surge ahead—no need to measure against them."

"Stick to the righteous path, and our power will soar higher."

Zhao Kai felt profound gratitude, grasping Liang Yuan’s good intentions.

He nodded firmly, "Brother Liang, don’t worry—I won’t disappoint you."

Liang Yuan’s plentiful Ice Attribute Blood Crystals fueled his skyrocketing strength.

His Superpower Energy swelled nearly every day, he sensed.

Just yesterday, Spiritual Ability Glasses showed his Main Attribute up by 2 points.

Still, he knew it fell short!

Way too short!

In silent nights, memories haunted him: Three Great Sects experts burying him alive, trampling his head. That shame robbed his sleep.

The helplessness when they dangled his dear Feifei over him struck terror deep.

It dragged him back to Meidu Garden days, a pathetic student failing his girl.

Never again would he sink to such trash!

Thus, he spurred himself relentlessly, drilling like mad with scarce breaks.

Liang Yuan noted his fierce drive; Liu Feifei fretted endlessly.

Pleas fell on deaf ears, so she turned to Liang Yuan, begging him to counsel Zhao Kai.

Upon seeing Zhao Kai’s solemn look, Liang Yuan grinned and said, "Don’t strain yourself so much; Yangshan isn’t yours to guard by yourself."

"As long as I’m around, things won’t go awry. Feifei said you’ve been cultivating like a fiend lately."

Zhao Kai paused in shock, then said dismally, "I’m just useless trash. Brother Liang, you’ve supplied me with tons of resources, but my power advances so sluggishly."

Liang Yuan shook his head, "Slow where? Besides me, you hold the top Main Attribute in all of Yangshan now, got it?"

"However... it’s nowhere near sufficient. Next to those fiends from the Three Great Sects, I fall short," Zhao Kai gnashed his teeth.

Liang Yuan replied, "No need to hurry, you’ll outstrip them before long—it’s merely a question of time."

"The Three Great Sects might possess loads of Genetic Species experts, yet most are hybrids. When facing you, even a tad higher Main Attribute won’t let them stand a chance anymore."

Zhao Kai’s gaze sparked with excitement as he asked, "For real, Brother Liang?"

Liang Yuan burst into laughter, "Why kid you? Recall how you soloed three Gene Species masters from the Three Great Sects?"

"That wasn’t chance; it was pure skill. In the end, they’re just deluded."

"Be patient, more Genetic Species powerhouses will join our side shortly."

"The weight on your shoulders will lift."

"Yangshan grows stronger by the day, and nobody will trample us again!"

Zhao Kai inhaled deeply while eyeing Liang Yuan, "Brother Liang, Yangshan’s luck lies in having you."

Liang Yuan shook his head, "Our luck is having you all."

Atop the harbor pier, the duo gazed into the torrent of rain slamming the boundless sea, birthing endless ripples.

Akin to this realm—relentless surges and ceaseless turmoil.

Still, they held resolute over the waves.

Abruptly, Zhao Kai caught sight of a sesame-sized ice speck dropping right before him.

Startled a bit, he reached out on reflex.

The minuscule ice speck amid the downpour appeared utterly unremarkable.

Yet, as an Ice Attribute Superpower User, he spotted it right away.

Pure ice!

He whirled toward Liang Yuan, blurting, "Brother Liang, see this—"

As he turned, Liang Yuan was already peering upward at the heavens, face grim.

"The chill is descending; winter arrives."