Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1191 - 531: Preparing for Winter

"Is this snow?"

Zhao Kai grasped the meaning behind Liang Yuan's question right away.

These weren't from Liang Yuan's power—they were genuine ice particles tumbling down from above!

Prior to the massive flood, folks like Zhao Kai referred to these as 'snow pellets,' though in other regions they went by 'snow grit' or 'rice snow.'

Zhao Kai gave one a soft squeeze, and it crumbled instantly.

He recalled exactly what it was: water vapor high up in the atmosphere freezing into tiny ice bits, usually measuring 0.3 to 2.5 millimeters across, shaped like spheres or cones, fragile enough to shatter with minimal force.

When these show up, it means cold air is on the way, heralding real snow soon!

Zhao Kai hadn't anticipated winter crashing in so abruptly!

In a grave tone, Liang Yuan declared, "Tell Old Ma and the rest to push harder on building. We must finish the houses before winter truly hits, and hurry up the floating bridge too. The chill is intensifying; working in the water will get tough fast."

"Never mind, summon all the top leaders at Yangshan for an urgent meeting right now."

Liang Yuan opted straightaway for a full assembly.

Snow pellets like these warned that winter loomed close.

Every division in Yangshan had to gear up at once for the brutal season ahead.

Liang Yuan sensed deep down that this winter would prove far from mild.

Zhao Kai dispatched a messenger without delay to call all departments to the Leader’s Mansion.

Moments later, Yangshan’s key figures rushed in and assembled.

Liang Yuan took the main chair, joined by Yang Mei, Ding Yan, Song Wen, Old Ma, Granny Li, Cai Zhi, and more.

Research Department, Medical Department, Inspection Department, Mining Department, Breeding Department...

By now, Yangshan boasted two or three dozen departments, big and small!

Department heads and their assistants settled into their spots.

The spacious living room in the Leader’s Mansion felt packed tight.

Liang Yuan began solemnly, "Winter approaches, comrades. Snow's falling outside, and heavy snow could blanket us in days."

"The trials of winter lie just ahead."

"Following our prior winter prep strategy, top priority is food reserves."

"Song Wen, give us the update from Agriculture."

Song Wen nodded promptly at the cue, grabbed his report, and stated, "Here's the half-year stats. Our key crops—gorgon fruit, soybeans, wheat, sweet potatoes—are all in. Rice went in late, though, so it likely won't ripen before winter locks in."

"Total grains exceed 3 million jin now, though veggies and fruits lag behind..."

As Song Wen shared the figures, grins spread across the faces; 3 million jin of grain ought to hold them for ages, no?

Liang Yuan saw it differently, aware that awakened Superpower Users devoured massive meals, making those 3 million jin less impressive than they sounded.

Luckily, Yangshan drew from more than just grains. Farms and slaughterhouses had been stocking mutant beast meat aplenty.

Mutant fish especially poured in over ten thousand Points for Liang Yuan each day.

Processed at factories into all sorts of eats, some got frozen straight into Yangshan’s ice storage.

Plus, Liang Yuan’s personal stockpile brimmed with mutant fish.

Food shortages? Not a concern for him; worst case, the system could whip up supplies on demand.

Truth be told, he rarely tapped the system for food anymore—it squandered too much.

Looking ahead, he aimed to shift the Agriculture Department into the Mirage Snake Space.

As winter barreled down, that separate realm ought to stay untouched, correct?

They'd farm there nonstop, house the weak and aged inside, keep the robust Superpower Users guarding Yangshan base.

From there, drill soldiers into a disciplined army for Yangshan’s defense.

"Outstanding work—Agriculture led by example this year."

After a brief pause, Liang Yuan added, "Winter's chill depth remains unknown, so heating setups demand top readiness."

"Ramp up mutant sunflower planting to guarantee every home gets a Sunshine Room."

"Old Ma, that's on you."

Ma Guocai nodded firmly. "No worries—fresh builds all feature Sunshine Rooms plus underfloor heating."

"Solar water heaters have been fitted in the Sunshine Rooms, delivering nonstop hot water to keep indoor temperatures steady."

"Moreover, as per your directives, the residential power system is fully functional now, hooked up to the main line at the Yangshan Complex."

Liang Yuan felt a faint ripple in his heart upon hearing those words.

He had forked over a massive sum back then to get that generator, stationing it deep within the Yangshan Complex to energize the whole of Yangshan.

Yet at that juncture, with Superpower Stones so rare, electricity was restricted to vital spots like the complex, breeding farm, and slaughterhouse.

Mining activities had ramped up fiercely, unearthing ores in ever-growing volumes.

Today, the widened power grid lets everyday residences request hookups for electricity.

Naturally, powering up meant burning through Points.

On top of that, Dong Jie’s R&D crew, bolstered by Li Hanzhong and his helpers, crafted the Spiritual Voltage Converter.

Superpower Stone energy gets sparked and turned into electric power, crafting a portable battery-style source.

Factories are already churning them out, with market release just around the corner.

Liang Yuan had inspected the Spiritual Voltage Converter himself; it hinges chiefly on a Thunder Attribute Rune Bone.

Harvested from a mutated eel, that Rune Bone unleashes voltages reaching sixty thousand volts.

Drawing from transformer ideas, Li Hanzhong’s group engineered a superpower-grade transformer, steadying the Rune Bone’s output voltage and fixing the glitch.

Mastering electricity stands as a pivotal leap for humankind’s civilized progress.

Blanketed by Yangshan’s power network, Liang Yuan was certain the area’s tech prowess would skyrocket.

Ma Guocai wrapped up his briefing, and next came reports from the Breeding Department and Slaughterhouse.

They too aimed to shift into the Mirage Snake Space, though local breeding farms needed ongoing care—self-reliance stays key, army or not.

Breeding farms underwent repeated enlargements, stocking a broader array of beasts: Fire Bamboo Rats, Plum Blossom Pigs, Red Chickens, plus tasty Mutant Fish, Mutant Ducks, and Mutant Geese.

Mutated chickens, ducks, and geese boast the biggest populations, thanks to their swift maturation and delectable meat.

Departments snagged fresh missions after the gathering ended.

Gear up full throttle for the brutal winter!

Yangshan erupted into frenzy. Folks shook off the gloom from the Three Great Sects’ raid, plunging headlong into duties.

Such hustle washed away the lingering melancholy, breathing fresh vitality back into Yangshan.

Amid the blazing hustle, seven days vanished in a flash.

Li Qinghua rolled into Yangshan that day, bearing glad tidings.

His tireless work had nudged the Mirage Snake Space right beside Yangshan.

Liang Yuan lit up with joy: "Perfect! Should the river lock in ice come the deep freeze, we’re close enough to guard one another."

Smiling, Li Qinghua nodded: "I fretted that too much separation might hand foes an opening."

"Located Wu Yaobang’s true form yet?" Liang Yuan probed.

Li Qinghua shook his head: "He conceals himself masterfully. No sightings in ages, hideout unknown. I suspect a clone lurks yet in the Mirage Snake Space."

Shaking his head, Liang Yuan replied: "Knowing the Mirage Snake Space exists, he’d never let go."

"A gem like the Mirage Snake Space trumps any plain floating island. Who’d resist seizing it?"

"Likely scheming some grand plot."

Li Qinghua let out a icy snort: "Let him bring his main body—I’ll erase him utterly."

Liang Yuan chuckled: "Fat chance. His cloning power lets the core hide till the end, never surfacing."

Li Qinghua got it all too well, sighing in resignation before adding: "Snow’s coming down more often lately, grains swelling bigger. True flakes won’t be far off."

"Temperature falling in the Mirage Snake Space?" Liang Yuan shot back at once.

Li Qinghua gave a light nod: "Dropping there too. Slower than outdoors, but the chill’s unmistakably building."

Liang Yuan's face darkened slightly as he spoke, "What’s going on? Isn’t the Mirage Snake Space an independent space? Why is it also cooling down?"

Li Qinghua gave a wry smile and replied, "Although the Mirage Snake Space is independent, if it’s enveloped by an icy, snowy realm, how could it stay entirely untouched?"

"Heat transfer occurs, even across different Spatial Barriers, though it takes a little longer."

After listening, Liang Yuan furrowed his brows faintly and stated, "It looks like you folks need to gear up for winter there without delay."

Li Qinghua responded, "I’ve already called on the construction team to erect structures. Joining Superpower Users has sped up the work tremendously."

"Plus, Granny Li and her team have personally guided efforts to sow Mutated Sunflowers across the hills. The initial seeds have begun sprouting. Fingers crossed they flower before winter strikes, offering extra illumination."

Liang Yuan nodded and suggested, "Have Tang Dechang head over later to check if his superpower can boost their growth."

"Oh, by the way, Mr. Liang, there’s something I need to inform you about."

Suddenly struck by a thought, Li Qinghua grew serious.

At those words, Liang Yuan cast a sidelong look and inquired, "What’s so grave?"

"Recall the brother and sister we ran into while taking down the Swordtail Sea Snake?"

This jogged Liang Yuan's memory of the girl who went by Lin Miaomiao, prompting him to ask, "I remember, what’s the deal?"

"Last time, I set up another trade with them in a week’s time."

"They belong to Furong Valley Shelter in Ji’an City. I figured we could leverage them to gather intel on Ji’an City’s circumstances."

"And get this—I actually uncovered a key piece of intel."

Liang Yuan lifted an eyebrow and pressed, "What key intel?"

"Lin Jingtang revealed that days back, Furong Valley’s Valley Master departed with genetic species specialists on an emergency mission."

"He noted that Furong Valley’s Valley Master seldom ventures out, drawing massive curiosity from shelter residents over this huge development."

"Whispers inside Furong Valley say an unclaimed Floating Island popped up downstream of Linjiang, sending factions scrambling there once word spread."

"Linjiang City sits right downstream of Linjiang, flowing into the Yangtze River’s primary channel below. If a Floating Island really exists, won’t Guangfu’s people jump in?"

These words left Liang Yuan with a strange look on his face.

Had word of the Floating Island downstream from Linjiang even reached Ji’an City’s powers?