Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1224 - 561: Li Qinghua Arrives

"Damn, damn, damn, those Yangshan scoundrels! I swear I’ll never be human again if I don’t get my revenge!"

In the military encampment, Ge Liangen spat out curses openly.

He limped, utilizing his spiritual telekinesis in an attempt to quell the terrifying chill that had taken root within him.

However, regardless of how potent his telekinetic abilities were, the persistent cold refused to be expelled.

In that instant, his animosity towards Zhao Kai intensified.

Zhang Dazhi spoke with grave concern, "Cease your talk; your current condition is precarious. Hurry back and seek out an individual with a fire attribute. See if they can devise a method to oust this chill."

"Furthermore, we must promptly relay the situation concerning Yangshan to Guangfu."

"Are we truly retreating?" Ge Liangen inquired, his brow furrowed.

"What alternative do we possess? It’s evident they intend to drive us out."

Ge Liangen countered, "Yet, we received orders from above to establish a permanent presence here."

"Simply returning in this manner will undoubtedly lead to reprimands."

Zhang Dazhi's gaze darted, "We must withdraw, but we haven’t specified the timing."

"I’ve already dispatched a messenger to Guangfu. Even if they’re in a rush, it will still take two to three hours to receive a response."

"Let’s occupy ourselves and await explicit directives from Guangfu before making any definitive decisions."

Upon hearing this, Ge Liangen couldn't help but release a breath of relief, "That sounds like a sound strategy."

Guangfu is merely one district away from the New District, a distance of fifty to sixty kilometers.

Despite the current snowdrifts blocking the routes, this presented no significant obstacle for individuals possessing superpowers.

A superpower user with exceptional agility could traverse the distance at full speed, and a round trip within two to three hours was certainly feasible.

As the hours ticked by, it soon approached noon.

Zhang Dazhi and Ge Liangen waited with anticipation, but their midday meal never materialized.

Zhang Dazhi couldn't help but question the soldier stationed outside the tent, "Xiaoli, where is today’s lunch? Why hasn’t it been delivered yet?"

The soldier, identified as Xiaoli, quickly peered in, "Captain, no one from Yangshan has come to deliver provisions, and our own personnel cannot easily cross over there at this juncture. The men outside are famished; many have resorted to descending the slopes to chip away at ice and catch fish."

Hearing this, Zhang Dazhi and Ge Liangen's expressions shifted subtly.

They suddenly comprehended that the logistics, including food distribution, had always been managed by the Yangshan contingent.

With the current conflict escalating between the two factions, the Yangshan people had unilaterally severed the supply of food.

"Damn these ruthless Yangshan bastards!" Ge Liangen exclaimed in anger.

A flicker in Zhang Dazhi's eyes affirmed, "They are attempting to compel our departure."

He then inquired, "Do we possess any food reserves?"

"The soldiers carry some tactical rations, but given we haven't been engaged in extended missions, these rations are limited and likely insufficient for general distribution."

Zhang Dazhi drew a deep breath, his eyes gleaming, "Perhaps we could attempt to hunt game in the mountains?"

"Captain, passage into any of the three surrounding mountains is currently prohibited. The Yangshan personnel have replaced our guards at every post and are denying us entry into the mountainous terrain."

While the two were engaged in this discussion, an urgent dispatch arrived from outside.

"Captain, Captain! We have received news from Leader Shan Zhijie’s position; the two private mines we established have been seized by the Yangshan faction, and the superpower stones we extracted over the past fortnight have been confiscated by them."

"Furthermore, they are demanding the immediate return of the superpower stones we secretly mined last month, threatening detention of Leader Shan Zhijie and his companions."

"What madness is this!"

Zhang Dazhi's countenance instantly darkened, and he abruptly stood.

Ge Liangen's expression mirrored his shock, coupled with an oath, "Damn their audacity!"

Zhang Dazhi's brow furrowed deeply, increasingly convinced of the Yangshan people's unyielding stance.

The crux of the matter was that the batch of superpower stones from the previous month had already been dispatched to Guangfu; how could they possibly be returned to the Yangshan faction?

"Hmph, let them revel in their temporary triumph. I’ll see how resolute they remain once reinforcements arrive from Guangfu!"

Zhang Dazhi sneered, and Ge Liangen, upon hearing this, chuckled as well, "I wonder who Guangfu will dispatch this time."

"Will Commander Ding himself grace us with his presence?"

"It's uncertain. Commander Ding recently suffered significant personnel losses during a Floating Island mission; he's unlikely to be eager to attend."

"Then perhaps Commander Dong?"

"That’s a distinct possibility. I heard that Commander Dong surpassed 90 points in his primary attribute last month, suggesting he has likely achieved a breakthrough and would certainly be capable of maintaining control."

"Even Li Qinghua would show deference when facing Commander Dong."

"Haha, recall that incident a month ago when Commander Dong visited Yangshan? Didn't Li Qinghua himself emerge to offer a respectful greeting?"

"Hmph, I certainly hope Commander Dong makes an appearance this time to witness what Yangshan, once as meek as a house pet, has transformed into."

"Commander Dong absolutely needs to intervene and eradicate these scoundrels!"

As they exchanged words, their speech was dripping with contempt for the Yangshan populace. They had completely forgotten their status as outsiders. Yangshan had initially incurred a significant cost to invite them, yet now they presumed to treat Yangshan as their personal domain. Consequently, any instance where Yangshan failed to comply would ignite their fury and breeding resentment.

Meanwhile, back in Yangshan.

Liang Yuan personally assessed the current transformations within Yangshan. He observed that Yangshan had fully transitioned into a state of militarized administration. The only remaining operational divisions within Yangshan were the command center, the naval fleet, the mining team, the agricultural department, the medical department, the comprehensive department, the inspection department, and other pivotal sectors. As for the various factories, animal husbandry divisions, and aquaculture departments, though personnel remained, their headquarters had already been relocated to the Mirage Snake Space.

Liang Yuan inquired, "How are conditions over in the Mirage Snake Space?"

Zhao Kai responded, "The environment there is considerably superior to Yangshan. Being an independent space, it is spared from the snow, and the temperature is marginally warmer than outside. Mind you, it’s only a slight increase, as areas that should be frozen still remain so."

Liang Yuan raised an eyebrow, questioning, "No snow, yet it’s still frozen?"

"Precisely, according to Li Qinghua, even though the Mirage Snake Space is an independent dimension, it still coexists within this world."

"And the frigid temperatures, despite being partially shielded by the spatial barrier, will still cause a generalized drop in temperature within the independent space."

"The disparity is merely a temperature differential between the two locations, not a substantial one."

At this juncture, Ding Yan chimed in with a smile, "Li Qinghua provided an analogy for me. He explained it like boiling an egg."

"Don't underestimate the protective shell of the egg. When the surrounding water reaches 100 degrees, the egg within will invariably cook."

"The transfer of heat is not entirely impeded by the space. Given sufficient duration, the warmth will eventually permeate."

Liang Yuan nodded subtly, grasping the concept. He then remarked with a chuckle, "If it refrains from snowing and merely forms ice, it’s still manageable. The inhabitants there should have adapted, correct?"

"It is undeniably more secure than the conditions outside. There is no precipitation, be it rain or snow, and the artificially generated Sunshine District, thanks to the mutated sunflowers, has remarkably enhanced everyone's quality of life."

"You will comprehend once you visit the Mirage Snake Space yourself," Ding Yan stated with a grin.

Liang Yuan gave a slight shake of his head, "I cannot depart at this moment. The military should have received word and might dispatch personnel from Guangfu shortly."

Zhao Kai scoffed coldly, "They certainly will. That faction has long harbored designs on Yangshan and will not relinquish their ambitions easily."

Ding Yan paused momentarily before posing a question, "Liang Yuan, do you feel confident? I've heard whispers of numerous formidable individuals within the military, some possessing primary attributes exceeding 90."

Liang Yuan responded with a detached smile, "If the approaching contingent only possesses an attribute of 90, I shall be rather disappointed. I anticipate they might offer a minor surprise."

Zhao Kai and Ding Yan could not suppress expressions of astonishment upon hearing his words.

Ding Yan could not refrain from asking, "What is your current primary attribute?"

Zhao Kai likewise gazed at Liang Yuan with undisguised curiosity.

Liang Yuan grinned, making no attempt to conceal the information, "100 points."

"Hiss!"

"What!"

Zhao Kai immediately inhaled sharply, while Ding Yan exclaimed in utter disbelief.

"One hundred points? Brother Liang, you are truly extraordinary," Zhao Kai lauded.

Ding Yan felt compelled to inquire, "What is it like to possess a primary attribute of 100 points?"

Liang Yuan chuckled, "One hundred points represents the second significant threshold on the evolutionary trajectory."

"Post-100 points, one enters the intermediate phase of the genetic map. During this stage, it becomes imperative to reconfigure one's genetic sequence in accordance with the genetic map to facilitate evolution towards it."

"Concurrently, this phase enables the gradual mastery of the divine power embodied by the genetic maps of exotic beasts, which may even manifest physically within our bodies."

"Naturally, this process of reorganization is reversible. It is not an irreversible transformation into a genetic species monster."

"You will comprehend fully when you attain this level."

Ding Yan and Zhao Kai listened with palpable yearning. The thought of transcending 100 points, stepping into the intermediate tier of the genetic map, and wielding the abilities of exotic beasts represented by that stage—how immense would that power be?

"Brother Liang!"

Amidst their conversation, a voice filled with pure delight echoed from a distance.

Liang Yuan turned his gaze, observing a colossal black ape bounding with incredible speed through the rugged terrain.

A young girl was perched atop the ape's broad shoulder, waving enthusiastically in his direction.

Several beautiful women stood beside her.

Ahead of the massive ape, a verdant, tunneling light pulsed rapidly through the air, hurtling towards them with great haste.

A grin spread across Liang Yuan's face at the sight.

"Yanyan, Sister Mei, Wenwen!"

His figure blurred, and in an instant, he materialized directly before the charging black ape.

The pulsating green light ceased its movement just as quickly, and the being within exclaimed with evident excitement, "Mr. Liang!"

Without pausing to exchange pleasantries with the women, Liang Yuan's attention shifted to Li Qinghua, who stood before him.

Li Qinghua, noticeably thinner and with bloodshot eyes, clearly bore the heavy burden of the past month's trials.

Liang Yuan stepped forward, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Thank you, Qinghua."

These simple words caused Li Qinghua's eyes to well up. After drawing a deep breath, he confessed, "Only now do I fully grasp the immense pressure you carried, managing Yangshan all by yourself."

Liang Yuan offered a gentle smile. "Haven't you all matured now?"

"I've been apprised of all your recent endeavors. You've handled things admirably."

Li Qinghua's voice turned somber. "Inviting the wolves inside... I gravely underestimated the military's true intentions."

Liang Yuan let out a low chuckle. "Employing tigers to subdue wolves is a sound tactic. As for their ambitions, heh, with my return, such concerns are now nullified."

"You need not trouble yourself with what lies ahead. I shall manage it all."

Li Qinghua opened his mouth, intending to speak further, but observing Liang Yuan's gaze settling upon Yang Mei and the others, he wisely chose to remain silent.

"Mr. Liang, please, continue your conversation. I will report to you later," Li Qinghua said, a small smile gracing his lips.

With that, he swiftly descended to the ground.

Meanwhile, Zhao Kai went to greet Liu Feifei, who had arrived alongside Yang Mei and the others.

This young couple, so often apart, naturally had much to share with one another.

Liang Yuan alighted onto the back of the Black Gold Giant Ape, his gaze falling upon the women before him, their eyes glistening with emotion. A tender smile touched his lips.

"Sister Mei, Wenwen, Yanyan, I have returned."

The emotions of the three women could no longer be contained, and they rushed forward, embracing him tightly, soft sobs escaping them.