Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1277 - 611: Liang Yuan’s Ex-Girlfriend

"I saw that news back then too, but I had no idea it was actually you, little brother."

Yang Mei chimed in, then inquired with curiosity, "Little brother, is this lady your girlfriend?"

The moment she spoke, both Dong Yan and Song Wen turned their attention over.

Liang Yuan did not conceal anything, offering a smile as he nodded, "Yes, her name is Yu Xue."

Dong Yan could not help but exclaim, "Brother Liang, you are truly remarkable. How could she possibly break up with you? Was she out of her senses?"

Song Wen also chimed in, unable to refrain from asking, "Brother Liang, what led to your separation?"

Women, by nature, possess an inherent curiosity about a man's past relationships.

Liang Yuan, having long since accepted the end of that particular relationship, found himself feeling a touch of helplessness when questioned about it now.

He first posed a question, "Why have I never seen you in the owner's group chat?"

Yang Mei chuckled, offering an explanation, "You must have joined the group much later. Your home underwent renovations for such an extended period; you certainly weren't among the initial members."

Liang Yuan experienced a sudden realization; it was true, he had purchased his residence at a later stage, thus not being part of the inaugural group.

With a smile, he said, "I had no idea that photo existed. Lin Ya, could you send me a copy later?"

"There’s no internet connection, so how could I possibly send it? Brother Liang, are you still dwelling on your ex-girlfriend?" Song Wen couldn't help but inquire.

Liang Yuan smiled and lightly pinched her delicate, fair cheek, replying, "What are you imagining? I simply felt a wave of nostalgia, serving as a reminder not to forget my origins – that I, too, was once an ordinary individual."

Once an individual attains power, their mindset can subtly inflate, often unconsciously.

Liang Yuan himself experienced this sensation; compared to his past life where he had to remain hidden within a building, he now felt a certain arrogance creeping in.

Back in Meidu Garden, he maintained a constant state of caution and vigilance.

Every window and door was reinforced, and he would not open the door for any knocking sounds from outside.

Yet, now, he had ventured into the Dark Abyss Mouth, narrowly escaping being swallowed by the Shadow World of the Black Dragon.

Subsequently, upon his return, he single-handedly decimated the Three Great Sects; while he emerged victorious, he encountered the peculiar entity known as the Tidal Brain and even conducted experiments with Dr. An from the military.

To be perfectly candid, had it not been for the system augmenting his capabilities, he might have faced utter failure.

He could have opted for a more measured approach, allowing the inhabitants of Yangshan to enhance their strength before proceeding, which would have been the most secure path.

And now, Zhang Yujiang had dispatched a missive, extending an invitation to inspect the Celestial Abyss passage.

He was seriously contemplating accepting, even though his strength was not significantly greater than Feng Jiangong's; why should he court such unnecessary risk?

The fundamental reason behind this inclination was that, after acquiring substantial power, he had developed a nascent sense of overconfidence.

Gazing at that photograph, Liang Yuan experienced an abrupt awakening.

He had also been an ordinary person once, a pitiable soul dulled by the mundane realities of society.

Now that he finally possessed an opportunity, he was determined not to succumb to arrogance!

This was the inherent significance of preserving that photograph.

Upon hearing Liang Yuan’s words, the assembled ladies were visibly moved.

"Indeed, we were all ordinary people at one point," Lin Ya sighed softly.

Yang Mei also seemed lost in thought for a moment before snapping back to attention, instinctively reaching out to clasp Liang Yuan's hand, stating, "I cherish the life we have now."

Liang Yuan met her gaze, and a shared smile passed between them.

Lin Ya expressed a hint of envy, "In the midst of an apocalypse, finding someone you genuinely love is truly something to be admired."

"Mr. Liang, do you happen to have a computer here? I can transfer it to you later,"

Liang Yuan nodded affirmatively, responding, "It's in my room; there is one available."

Dong Yan, still focused on the central issue, cried out, "Brother Liang, what was the reason your ex-girlfriend broke up with you? How could she bear to do such a thing?"

Song Wen gently pulled her arm, saying, "Alright, it's in the past now. There's no need to delve into every single reason."

She aimed to preserve some of Liang Yuan's dignity.

Liang Yuan, unfazed, smiled and replied, "It's all in the past. There's nothing I can't discuss."

He then proceeded to briefly elucidate the reasons behind their separation.

Yang Mei's eyes welled up with tears of sympathy for Liang Yuan, and she tenderly squeezed his hand.

Dong Yan erupted in indignation, exclaiming, "What! She was only after wealth! She absolutely doesn't deserve you, Brother Liang!"

"Furthermore, what does she have to be proud of? Her legs, her chest, her skin – how do they even compare to Sister Wen's and Sister Mei's?"

"If she knew how incredibly capable you've become now, she would surely be consumed by regret."

Liang Yuan burst into hearty laughter, playfully pinching her slightly rounded cheek, "Hahaha, you're showering me with praise now, but I must admit, I do enjoy hearing it."

Dong Yan giggled in response, insisting, "I'm simply stating the truth."

"Before the apocalypse, Sister Wen was a celebrated streamer. Her figure, her face – even unedited pictures could easily surpass many popular internet celebrities."

Song Wen offered an embarrassed laugh; it was indeed true that she had been a popular streamer back then.

With Dong Yan's interjection, the conversation shifted back to a livelier tone, and they began reminiscing about their experiences prior to the great cataclysm.

When it was Lin Ya’s turn, it became known that despite her sophisticated urban lady appearance, her life before the flood had not been smooth sailing either.

She possessed sexiness, beauty, gentleness, and intelligence, yet was disadvantaged in the workplace, repeatedly facing harassment from superiors which necessitated multiple job changes.

It wasn't until she later established a private studio with friends, engaging in freelance work and building her reputation, that she managed to secure her position and overcome workplace bullying.

Regarding her romantic life, having endured so much workplace harassment, she gravitated towards partners who were clean and decent.

However, by then she was already 27 or 28, and her client base and social circle predominantly consisted of older, rather unappealing bosses or clients.

Ultimately, after much circling around, she found herself remaining single.

Yang Mei couldn't help but comment, "You are so beautiful. If you truly desire someone younger, it shouldn't be that difficult."

Lin Ya blushed slightly and clarified, "No, I'm not necessarily seeking someone younger. I mean someone with a youthful spirit, not the unappealing sort."

"That is hard to find. Once one is immersed in the grand melting pot of society, it becomes difficult to retain that youthful spirit," Yang Mei replied, shaking her head with a sigh.

Lin Ya's thoughts drifted to Shen Yunxi, her close friend, who was a prime example of someone not young in age but still possessing an innocent and romantic heart.

Perhaps the school environment, being an ivory tower populated mostly by students, had a significant influence on her.

This was also the primary reason why Lin Ya and Shen Yunxi shared such a strong bond.

Dong Yan chimed in, "What's so great about those young guys? I much prefer older men."

"The 'uncle' type is so much better; they know how to care and possess strength, unlike my classmates who are simply too immature."

Song Wen giggled, "So, Yanyan, are many people pursuing you at school?"

Dong Yan giggled in return, "Yes, every day someone gives me a love letter. But we're in our senior year, and studies are intense; I don't have time to chat with those guys who like to copy love letters from the internet."

As she spoke, she subtly glanced at Liang Yuan, relieved to see him observing her with a smile, not anger.

Song Wen then recounted why she had been single before the great flood.

Her life had been much simpler, as she had been a live streamer with a limited social circle.

Her connections were mostly online friends, and while some major supporters on the leaderboard often sent her gifts, she frequently received obscene private messages.

This experience left her with a very negative impression of netizens and solidified her resolve not to find a partner online.

The internet exposed the darker side of people, leading Song Wen to perceive everyone online as scum, making her highly wary of the opposite sex.

It wasn't until after the great flood, when the harsh external environment shattered her mental defenses and pushed her to the brink, that she was forced to go upstairs and request food from Liang Yuan.

At that moment, she had braced herself for the possibility of sacrificing her body.

She reflected that among the few people she could approach then, not many could provide food.

Of those individuals, only Liang Yuan had previously traded with her, and she held a rather favorable impression of him.

If she truly had to choose someone, she would have preferred Liang Yuan.

Unexpectedly, Liang Yuan did not take advantage of her desperation. Instead, he assisted her in facing the difficulties, helping her adapt to this apocalyptic world.

By then, she already harbored a good impression of Liang Yuan.

Later, when they were trapped in the building and faced villains like Liu Erlong and Wang Ze together, they naturally gravitated towards each other; it happened effortlessly.

This conversation extended for over an hour, but Song Wen and Dong Yan had to attend to their respective departmental duties, reluctantly concluding their chat.

Liang Yuan also had matters to attend to and headed to the Leader’s Mansion.

Back at home, only Yang Mei and Lin Ya remained, and as they continued to chat, their connection deepened, strengthening their friendship.

Liang Yuan was naturally pleased to witness this.

Because the more profound Lin Ya's relationship with Yang Mei became, the more she would be concerned if Yang Mei faced a crisis in the future.

In the blink of an eye, another three days elapsed.

Liang Yuan had accumulated sufficient points and finally pinpointed and extracted the [Spiritual Energy Vortex Rune].

He spent an additional day and a half comprehending and replicating this rune.

[Spiritual Energy Vortex Rune]: Nature Rune

Rune Quality: Green

Rune Effect: Driven by superpower, it can generate a regional spiritual energy vortex, amplifying the spiritual power strength within that area.

Note: The spiritual power strength within the vortex is directly proportional to the driving energy provided.

Liang Yuan regarded the rune's description before him with a hint of surprise.

A swift glance was cast upon the explanation of the 'Nature Rune.'

Nature Rune: A rune that materializes naturally due to a cosmological event, distinct from a Skill Rune, and unconfined by particular elements.

"Nature Rune..."

A sudden thought struck Liang Yuan concerning the scepter he had presented to Zhao Kai.

At that juncture, the scepter itself harbored a distinctive rune formation.

That particular scepter had not been forged from the bone of any mutated beast.

Based on the accounts of Li Xiangyang and his companions, this scepter originated from a stone carving that was once showcased at Jieshi Academy.

In those past days, Liang Yuan found himself perplexed as to how such an object could manifest into a formidable superpower weapon.

Now, upon perusing the system's definition of Nature Runes, enlightenment dawned upon him.

"So, that scepter was also a Nature Rune, and it even managed to condense an entire formation."

"It's no wonder that any form of elemental power, so long as it's channeled into it, can generate a potent elemental light blade."

"It appears that this Nature Rune is indeed not bound by elemental limitations."

Liang Yuan pondered these possibilities within his mind.

Furthermore, unlike Skill Runes, it presented no prerequisites regarding skill mastery.

It seemed as though any individual could wield its power.

"I can utilize this rune to establish a zone imbued with amplified spiritual energy, enabling those in Yangshan who desperately require a breakthrough to expend points on their cultivation."

"Cultivating within the domain of a spiritual energy vortex will undoubtedly yield doubled results with halved exertion."

"While the coverage of a single spiritual energy vortex is finite, I can deploy multiple such vortexes to significantly extend the operational range and simultaneously intensify the spiritual power within that region."

With this concept solidified, Liang Yuan promptly sought out personnel from the construction department, intending to commence the implementation of his plan without delay.