Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1279 - 613: News from Mist City

"Hoo—"

Within the vast expanse, a black dragon let out a mighty roar, traversing the shadowed depths.

Moments later, the obsidian dragon's form shimmered, morphing into a human silhouette that materialized from the darkness.

Delicate snowflakes descended, settling upon the figure.

Liang Yuan retrieved a set of garments from his inventory and donned them.

He lightly furrowed his brow, murmuring, "My gene recombination progress has reached 7%. However, after merging with the Shadow Dragon of the Dark Abyss, while I can evade most physical assaults, any engagement with light-attribute energy inflicts damage upon my Shadow Dragon form."

"Indeed, in illuminated environments, the Shadow Dragon of the Dark Abyss forfeits its shadowy characteristics, its potency significantly diminished."

A slight shake of Liang Yuan's head followed. In the span of a month and a half, his gene recombination progress had advanced from five percent to a mere seven percent.

One shouldn't deem this progression slow.

Quite the contrary, it represented an exceptionally rapid pace.

This was because numerous superpower users, after their primary attribute achieved 100 points, remained hesitant to commence gene recombination, fearing potential failure that could lead to genetic collapse at any moment.

The journey from a primary attribute of 100 points to the initiation of gene recombination was a monumental leap, akin to progressing from zero to one.

This initial phase was undeniably the most arduous.

Otherwise, among the individuals from the Three Great Sects and the military, many of whom had attained a primary attribute of 100 points, how could any have broken through and successfully undergone gene recombination, transforming into potent genetic organisms derived from the genetic map?

Only the Hawk Faction's military leader, Yuan Shijie, had initially ventured into the realm of gene recombination, but even then, his progress was likely less than one percent!

Then there was the fox-like girl, liberated from the laboratory by Dr. An.

This young woman also appeared to have mastered the art of gene recombination, yet her advancement in this discipline was probably not substantial.

It seemed her capabilities were primarily rooted in spiritual power.

To date, the most advanced gene recombination progress Liang Yuan had personally encountered belonged to Feng Jiangong of the Dove Faction.

His gene recombination progress was estimated to be around 7%.

It was no wonder this individual was recognized as the military's preeminent expert.

Back then, even the self-assured Yuan Shijie of the Hawk Faction had not dared to encroach upon the Dove Faction's Cloud Mist Island.

Feng Jiangong alone possessed the power to subdue the entirety of Guangfu.

Were it not for the existence of the Celestial Abyss passage, which served to constrain Feng Jiangong, neither the Three Great Sects nor the military's Hawk Faction would have experienced their subsequent development.

"A month and a half has elapsed, and I have made advancements; I suspect the opposing side has also progressed. I am simply uncertain of the extent of their current strength."

Liang Yuan assessed his own progress, believing it shouldn't lag behind that of others, given his exceptionally high genetic purity and minimal presence of extraneous genes.

Consequently, the difficulty of his gene recombination process was not particularly high.

However, for others, the situation was markedly different, particularly for those superpower users who had long consumed the flesh of mutant creatures.

Their bodies harbored an abundance of miscellaneous genes, rendering each instance of gene recombination cultivation a considerable trial.

"Brother Liang, Brother Liang!"

Upon the mountaintop, the imposing figure of a Black Gold Giant Ape materialized atop Lingyun Slope.

Dong Yan, seated upon the ape's broad shoulder, waved enthusiastically towards Liang Yuan.

Witnessing this, Liang Yuan swiftly moved, landing on the snow-laden summit of Lingyun Slope.

The Black Gold Giant Ape, upon perceiving Liang Yuan's arrival, approached with docility, bowing its massive head in a gesture of camaraderie.

Liang Yuan ascended, offering a pat to its head, then turned his gaze to Dong Yan perched on its shoulder, inquiring, "Are you returning home for supper tonight?"

Dong Yan conveyed a negative response, shaking her head. "I fear I won't be able to; the Black Stone Ant Queen is on the verge of giving birth, and a new generation of ants is about to emerge. I must remain here."

Liang Yuan inquired, "Sangsen Forest is yielding nothing at present; with such heavy snowfall, is there any sustenance located underground?"

Dong Yan replied, "Indeed, there are mutated carrots and mutated strawberries, among other things. Do not be deceived by the dense snow; numerous mutant plants have adapted to this frigid climate, quietly thriving beneath the icy blanket."

"However, these are not my primary concern; my focus is predominantly on taming mutant beasts."

"Currently, in addition to the Black Gold Giant Ape, my mutant beast contingent comprises the Black Stone Ant Queen, winged blue beetles, azure sky furry dogs, and a green-scaled python."

"It is unfortunate that the green-scaled python is currently in hibernation; otherwise, I would gladly permit you to observe it."

Liang Yuan chuckled, noting Dong Yan's enduring innocence and carefree disposition.

"Very well then, I shall deliver sustenance to you this evening. Lin Ya has prepared an abalone and chicken stew today."

Dong Yan's eyes instantly sparkled with delight. "Truly? You will bring it?"

"Affirmative."

"Hehe, alright, I will wait for you. If you don’t come, I’ll just starve then."

Liang Yuan let out a soft chuckle, his fingers lightly pinching her cheek.

Afterward, he took a stroll around Lingyun Slope.

Mines and patrol teams were now in operation here, with a considerable number of people present, so safety was not a concern.

Engaging in a bit of light conversation with her, Liang Yuan eventually made his way back to his residence in Yangshan.

Lin Ya had already prepared dinner, and Song Wen had also returned home.

More unexpectedly, Ding Yan had also returned for the day.

She typically only came back once a week to manage affairs.

Earlier, she had already connected with Lin Ya, and for reasons unclear, she displayed no estrangement towards Lin Ya, instead getting along quite well.

"Mr. Liang, you’re back. The meal is ready," Lin Ya said with a smile.

She immediately stood up to assist Liang Yuan with serving the meal.

Liang Yuan responded with a smile, stating, "I can manage it myself. By the way, Yanyan isn’t returning today, so please prepare a takeaway box. I’ll bring it to her."

Ding Yan raised an eyebrow, inquiring, "The young lady isn’t coming back today?"

"Yes, the Black Stone Ant Queen is nearing childbirth, so she cannot leave."

The group suddenly understood, and Song Wen offered, "In that case, shall I accompany you?"

Liang Yuan chuckled, replying, "No need. Please rest well at home. You’ve been quite busy recently with the substantial workload in the agriculture department."

Song Wen was indeed occupied, as her responsibilities extended beyond the Mirage Snake Space and agricultural affairs in Yangshan, Meishan, and Lingyun Slope.

Even Tang Dechang from Yellow Earth Divine Origin and Miyuan Rainforest frequently dispatched inquiries regarding planting matters.

Ding Yan interjected at this point, saying, "I’ll go with you later. I have something I need to discuss with you."

Liang Yuan appeared mildly surprised, surmising that her hesitation to speak earlier might have been due to Lin Ya's presence.

He did not pry further and simply continued conversing as they ate.

Upon finishing their meal, Lin Ya packed the meal box and handed it to Liang Yuan.

Liang Yuan then indicated to Ding Yan, "Let’s go."

"Alright."

The two departed from the house in unison, ascending into the air and proceeding towards Lingyun Slope.

While airborne, Liang Yuan inquired, "What’s this matter you wish to discuss so discreetly?"

Ding Yan responded with a solemn expression, "I recently received some information that might pertain to you."

"What information?"

"Individuals from Mist City have been sighted in the vicinity of Floating Bridge Port recently."

Liang Yuan’s previously composed demeanor shifted subtly, his eyes narrowing instantly.

"Mist City? Chang Yuntao?"

He recalled his infiltration of Mist City and the subsequent acquisition of a substantial quantity of Ice Attribute Blood Crystal from its Floating Island.

Following his departure, he had received no further updates regarding Mist City.

He had presumed Chang Yuntao had chosen to conceal Mist City and was focused on refining the Heart Core.

The affairs concerning the Three Great Sects had subsequently occupied his attention, causing him to temporarily set aside this matter.

It was unexpected that, after such a lapse of time, news of Mist City would resurface.

"Yes. During my return journey this time, I made a stop at the Floating Bridge Port market and overheard some individuals discussing Mist City. I paid attention to their conversation for a while."

"Based on their descriptions, I am quite confident it refers to the Mist City you visited previously."

Liang Yuan's brow furrowed as he asked, "What is their occupation?"

"They appear to be ordinary merchants from Mist City. I gathered they came to Yangshan because it serves as a more significant hub for trade and commerce."

Liang Yuan inquired further, "What goods do they have for sale?"

"Ice Attribute Genetic Species and Mutant Beast Blood Essence, which are quite valuable, alongside various ice-related herbs, reagents, and some mutated fruits."

"They are primarily seeking to purchase food, vegetables, and both red and white meats."

"Given that it is currently winter, food supplies are scarce. Based on your earlier accounts, Mist City should not be conducive to growing vegetables and food."

"It is likely they are experiencing a shortage of provisions there."

Liang Yuan nodded, his next question being, "Did you manage to ascertain the current location of Mist City?"

"I have assigned individuals to monitor them and will attempt to establish contact to inquire about Mist City’s whereabouts."

Liang Yuan nodded in acknowledgment. Regarding Mist City, he would not actively seek conflict unless Chang Yuntao initiated hostilities.

After all, he had been responsible for the removal of the majority of the Ice Attribute Blood Crystal located beneath Mist City.

Mist City possessed a Floating Island, but its resources were significantly depleted.

However, he could not afford complacency; should they discover that he had depleted the Floating Island’s Blood Crystals, they might not let the matter rest.

At that time, the sole individual aware of this fact was Qiu Gongrong.

Speaking of Qiu Gongrong, Liang Yuan felt a sense of puzzlement. Upon their parting, Qiu Gongrong had pledged to locate his daughter, Qiu Yingyue, and seek refuge in Yangshan.

Yet, with the passage of considerable time, there had been no news whatsoever.

Could something have occurred to him?

Liang Yuan's thoughts turned grim, but he decided not to linger on them for too long.

Qiu Gongrong was once quite capable, yet as Yangshan's power surged, his forces no longer felt a deficiency in Genetic Species experts. What they desperately needed now were peak experts whose Main Attribute had reached a full 100 points.

Consequently, whether Qiu Gongrong chose to join them or not was no longer a significant concern for Liang Yuan.

"Maintain a strict watch. I secured the majority of Mist City's Ice Attribute Blood Crystals back then. Although the operation was clandestine, a thorough investigation would undoubtedly lead Chang Yuntao to suspect me."

"Why would he?" Ding Yan inquired, a flicker of surprise crossing her features.

Liang Yuan elaborated, "At that time, aside from the Earth Mother Sect, I was the sole commander leading those captains into Mist City."

"Numerous Earth Mother Sect experts perished afterward, but I managed to escape with all the captains intact."

"I've revealed my Ice Attribute Genetic Species-level combat prowess on several occasions within Yangshan. If Chang Yuntao learns of this, he'd have to be quite foolish not to connect the dots."

"Furthermore, remnants from the Earth Mother Sect and the Spiritual Ability Sect still exist; they've abandoned their stronghold, and their high-ranking members have scattered. Should they find an opportunity, they would undoubtedly seek to sow discord and fuel Chang Yuntao's animosity towards me."

"Therefore, extreme caution is absolutely necessary."

Upon absorbing this information, Ding Yan's understanding dawned, and a look of apprehension surfaced on her face. "I shall ensure they are closely monitored. Ideally, we should uncover Mist City's precise location."

She quickly amended her statement, "No, that's too slow. I will dispatch individuals to apprehend them immediately. Through interrogation, we can ascertain Mist City's location and their intentions for being here!"

Liang Yuan considered her proposal for a moment before agreeing. "Very well. Entrust the interrogations to the Inspection Department; Zhuang Shuyuan's expertise is perfectly suited for such a task."

Hearing this, Ding Yan let out a scoff. "You can find her yourself; I find her overly flirtatious demeanor quite unbearable."

With her sharp perception, how could she not surmise that Zhuang Shuyuan had likely been intimate with Liang Yuan? This realization fueled her distinct lack of warmth towards Zhuang Shuyuan.

Liang Yuan chuckled softly. "Allowing others to inform her should suffice; it doesn't necessarily require your personal involvement."

As their conversation neared its end, they arrived at Dong Yan's residence, nestled on Lingyun Slope.

"Brother Liang—Ah, Sister Ding, you're here too!"

Dong Yan opened the door, her face lighting up with a radiant smile upon seeing Liang Yuan, only to pause momentarily as her gaze fell upon Ding Yan.

Ding Yan responded with a playful, half-smile. "What, you don't welcome your Sister Ding?"

Dong Yan quickly composed herself, her smile widening. "Not at all! Please, come in, both of you."

Ding Yan grinned, her eyes twinkling. "Little Yanyan, don't assume your Sister Ding is merely tagging along. You're on the cusp of adulthood; I'm here to ensure you remain grounded, so no one can take advantage of you unknowingly."

Dong Yan's cheeks instantly flushed crimson, unable to meet Liang Yuan's gaze.