Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food Chapter 1285 - 619: The Ring
Previously on Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food...
"Whew!"
After a moment, Han Xiangman exhaled a breath of turbid air.
Her eyes snapped open, and she was instantly taken aback: "Liang Yuan? Mr. Liang!"
She quickly corrected herself.
Liang Yuan smiled: "Is there any need for such formality between us?"
Han Xiangman, noticing his friendly attitude, couldn’t help but smile too.
"Why are you here?"
Liang Yuan’s expression grew serious as he said, "There’s something I need you to do."
Seeing Liang Yuan’s solemn demeanor, Han Xiangman couldn’t help but become serious as well.
"Tell me."
"I’ve received news that there is turmoil over in Baoshan City, with the top survivor settlement Yang Baoshan and the second largest Beichen Island engaging in a civil strife."
"Currently, Yang Baoshan is unable to withstand Beichen Island and has sent people to ask for reinforcements from the Dark Abyss Mouth."
"Huh? Why would the people from Yang Baoshan seek reinforcements from the Dark Abyss Mouth?" Han Xiangman asked in surprise.
Liang Yuan explained, "When I initially refined the Dark Abyss Mouth, Yang Baoshan expedition captain Xu Haoyang appeared there."
"This person knows when to advance and retreat; after seeing me refine the Dark Abyss Mouth, he voluntarily withdrew from the contention. I didn’t make things difficult for him, letting him put down all gains and compensate me partially for my losses, then sent him back."
"Afterwards, I didn’t receive any news of him sending people to deliver the compensation, and now suddenly received his plea for help."
Han Xiangman, hearing this, asked, "What do you want me to do?"
Liang Yuan stated, "The Dark Abyss Mouth is too close to Baoshan City, especially not too far from Beichen Island."
"Last time, I heard a group from Baoshan City came over and occupied Fanshan Island. I suspect they might be enemies from Yang Baoshan."
"Wu Ying and Zhang Peng have already led people to reclaim Fanshan Island, but haven’t sent back any news yet, perhaps encountering obstacles in the plan to reclaim Fanshan Island."
"There should be masters among the enemies occupying Fanshan Island, so I need you to lead people over there to support Wu Ying and the others."
"Is your main attribute at 100 now?"
Han Xiangman shook her head slightly: "Only 93 points."
She was one of the earliest in Yangshan to receive the Water Attribute Genetic Species.
Initially, when Liang Yuan exchanged for the Water Attribute Genetic Species from Spirit Jade Island, he gave Han Xiangman a piece.
Han Xiangman quickly broke through the Genetic Species and has been diligently cultivating ever since.
Her cultivation progress, compared to Zhao Kai, wasn’t considered slow.
Especially after Liang Yuan took Miyuan Rainforest; Han Xiangman spent a lot of points to exchange for Water Attribute Blood Crystal, absorbing the energy therein, and her strength soared.
Over the past half month, she frequently cultivated on the second floor of the Spirit Gathering Tower using her fishery point income.
That’s why her strength surged to such an extent.
Nowadays, in Yangshan, because of the Spirit Gathering Tower, many people’s strength is rapidly climbing.
Among them, many have main attributes exceeding 90 points.
Particularly Superpower Users with Water Attribute, Earth Attribute, and Spirit Attribute are breaking through the fastest.
Miyuan Rainforest and Yellow Earth Divine Origin provide abundant Blood Crystals for them to exchange using points.
Now, among the strongest tier individuals, Li Qinghua and Zhao Kai have both surpassed 95 points.
Han Xiangman, Ding Yan, and others are around 90 points.
Those with main attributes over 80 points number in the dozens.
The overall strength of Yangshan has absolutely increased considerably.
"I’ve already sent Heavy Water Priest Deng Ze, one of the four original Water God Sect Priests, over there."
"But to be safe and understand the situation there, I want you to go as well."
"What you need to do is swiftly and decisively solve the problem at Fanshan Island, subdue the group of enemies occupying Fanshan Island."
"If anyone refuses, eliminate them."
Liang Yuan wants to capture the population of Baoshan City; the frontline at the Dark Abyss Mouth and Fanshan Island cannot be lost.
Just relying on Wu Ying and Zhang Peng may not necessarily reclaim Fanshan Island immediately; otherwise, with them gone for so long, good news should have come back by now.
The orders given to Deng Ze were to secretly train Zhang Peng and Wu Ying, not to intervene in this matter.
But now it seems necessary to immediately push this matter forward, reclaim Fanshan Island sooner.
The altitude of Fanshan Island isn’t high, yet it’s very important.
It’s very close to the Dark Abyss Mouth, essentially the gateway to the Floating Island of the Abyssal Mouth.
Should the inhabitants of Beichen Island triumph over those from Yang Baoshan and set their sights on the Dark Abyss Mouth, potentially even eyeing Linjiang City, then Fanshan Island could become their strategic foothold.
Consequently, while Beichen Island’s forces are engaged with Yang Baoshan, a swift and decisive operation to reclaim Fanshan Island, executed with overwhelming momentum, is absolutely essential.
Furthermore, a little more waiting should see Yang Baoshan’s forces falter, significantly depleting Beichen Island’s military strength. At that point, many of Yangshan’s formidable cultivators here will likely have their primary attributes surpass 90 points.
It's even possible some will reach a primary attribute score of 100 points.
When that moment arrives, responding to Xu Haoyang’s request to tidy up the mess in Baoshan City will be far more efficient, achieving maximum results with minimal effort.
Upon hearing Liang Yuan’s strategic breakdown, Han Xiangman immediately gave a firm nod. "Very well, I shall lead a contingent over at once to offer assistance."
Liang Yuan acknowledged her agreement with a nod. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke, "Take this item. Should you find yourself in peril and unable to escape, it can serve as a lifesaver."
Liang Yuan produced a Sumeru Ring from his inventory.
He had, during this recent period, leveraged his Sumeru Mustard Seed talent to fabricate a quantity of these useful Sumeru Rings.
Beyond mere item transport, the Sumeru Ring has the remarkable capability to allow a living being to retreat within its confines, thus evading immediate danger.
It was precisely this Sumeru Ring that he had utilized when he was drawn into the Shadow World near the Dark Abyss Mouth, providing him refuge from the formidable attack of the black dragon.
His connection with Han Xiangman is of considerable importance, and it is only natural that he wishes for her safety.
"What is this?"
Han Xiangman expressed surprise, her gaze fixed on the ring Liang Yuan held, a flicker of bewilderment in her eyes.
Liang Yuan provided an explanation: "This ring is something I personally crafted. I utilized a Talisman Stone imbued with spatial properties and inscribed it with a spatial rune."
"By channeling your Spiritual Power into the ring, you can activate it to open a small Alternate Space."
"While this Alternate Space is not extensive, perhaps only a few cubic meters in volume, it is sufficient to hold a living person."
"If you ever confront a crisis beyond your ability to handle, take refuge within the Sumeru Ring. Crucially, remain inside for a period. Once I receive your distress signal, I will undoubtedly come to your aid."
As he uttered these words, he gently took her fair fingers in his hand. Fearing she might hesitate or refuse, he proactively slipped the ring onto her finger.
However, this gesture was perhaps a touch too sudden and carried an intimate implication.
Even for someone with Han Xiangman’s composed demeanor, her heart couldn't help but begin to pound like a startled deer, a rosy blush coloring her cheeks.
Liang Yuan also sensed the awkwardness of the moment. After ensuring the ring was securely in place, he quickly released her hand, saying, "Please don't refuse. I simply do not wish for anything untoward to happen to you."
Before Han Xiangman could even voice her gentle refusal, Liang Yuan had already intercepted her words.
Gazing at the ring now adorning her index finger, a subtle hint of bashfulness emerged on her flushed countenance.
She offered a slight nod. "Thank you."
A smile touched Liang Yuan's lips. "Be cautious on your journey. Return safely."
"Yes, upon my return, I shall give it back to you."
Liang Yuan smiled, unconcerned by her statement.
The two continued their conversation for a short while longer before Liang Yuan took his leave.
Han Xiangman remained on the watchtower, observing his receding figure as he traversed the sky, a subtle trace of lingering reluctance in her gaze.
She then lowered her eyes to the Sumeru Ring on her finger, the corners of her lips curling into a beautiful, soft arc.
After a moment's thought, she carefully removed the ring from her index finger and slid it onto her ring finger.
Lost in her own thoughts, the precise nature of which she didn't consciously acknowledge, a flush spread across her fair and lovely face.
"Hmph, Han Xiangman, what are you thinking? He's simply concerned about your safety, nothing more," she chided herself softly.
"It's just that it was a bit loose on my index finger and fits perfectly here, that's all," she added, attempting to rationalize her actions.
The snowflakes continued their silent descent from the heavens, yet she felt no chill. Instead, a warm current seemed to flow through her heart.
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"Manager, we are approaching Ji’an City."
Across the vast expanse of the snow-covered plains, a formidable convoy of armored vehicles made its way, finally appearing in the vicinity of Ji’an City.
Within the administrative boundaries of Ji’an City, one would find a greater concentration of mountainous terrain compared to Linjiang City.
However, Wu Yaobang’s true objective for this expedition was not to explore the myriad mountains of Ji’an City. His intention was to proceed directly towards the area surrounding the Mirage Snake Space.
"Continue onward," Wu Yaobang commanded in a low, resolute tone.
"Manager Wu, I must caution against that. We are in urgent need of resupply. We have expended a considerable quantity of superpower stones to maintain the operational status of our power devices, and our food provisions are also running critically low," came the report from Hu Peigang, transmitting from the lead armored vehicle via the intercom.
Wu Yaobang’s brow furrowed slightly as he inquired, "What is the location of the nearest supply point?"
"It will take some time to ascertain; reconnaissance drones have already been deployed to search," was the response.
Wu Yaobang set down the intercom and addressed a young man standing beside him. "Fetch me the map."
"Understood, Manager Wu."
A map was promptly presented by the young soldier. Wu Yaobang’s index finger meticulously traced its surface, eventually pausing on the region surrounding Ji’an City. Recalling the 14th doppelganger’s memories, he pinpointed an approximate location. "Near the Mirage Snake Space, within Ji’an City... Furong Valley, is that correct?" He grabbed the intercom, his voice urgent: "Issue an order to advance southeast. We should find a survivor settlement known as Furong Valley." "We will resupply there." "Understood, Manager Wu." The armored convoy swiftly set forth, heading in the southeast direction. Another day and night elapsed, and just as expected, a notable snowy mountain emerged on the expansive plains. This particular snow mountain was not exceptionally tall; three to four peaks converged, creating a valley between two of them, which effectively shielded the area from the biting cold winds. This locale was once the renowned scenic spot of Furong Valley prior to the Great Flood. However, the former scenic area had long been submerged by water, and the entirety of Furong Valley was now inundated up to the mountainside. As the armored convoy pressed onward, it quickly drew the attention of Furong Valley’s watchtower. A blaring warning siren erupted from the watchtower. In an instant, the entire Furong Valley was thrown into alarm. "What’s going on?" "Why is the warning siren sounding?" "Let’s go out and investigate." Numerous individuals from the mountain emerged, and those capable of flight ascended directly into the air, casting their gazes toward the snow-covered base of the mountain. Upon witnessing the sight, everyone’s expressions shifted dramatically. "What an immense vehicle!" "Where did this convoy originate from?" "Are those armored vehicles?" "They stand at least twenty to thirty meters tall. These aren’t mere vehicles; they are mobile fortresses!" On the snowy expanse, an armored convoy materialized within everyone’s field of vision. The armored vehicles were constructed entirely from welded metal and bone armor, radiating a raw, captivating beauty—a fusion of primitive ruggedness and advanced futuristic technology. Each armored vehicle measured a formidable twenty to thirty meters in height and forty to fifty meters in length. In total, the convoy comprised eight such colossal armored vehicles. Equipped with track and cushion devices, the armored vehicles moved with remarkable stability across the loose white snow. These cushion devices clearly pulsed with glowing runes, signaling the integration of Rune Technology, which effortlessly supported the immense weight of these massive vehicle bodies. The passage of the armored vehicles carved deep tracks into the snow behind them. To all observers in Furong Valley, the sight instilled an unparalleled sense of profound shock.