Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food

Chapter 1443: Chapter 776: The Hope of Lu Dayou and the Others

Lu Dayou was extremely excited; thinking of his pitiable daughter still being alive, he could no longer contain his emotions, his eyes turning red, desperately wishing to chase after that spaceship immediately.

But he knew he couldn’t do that; besides the terrifying Mutant Beasts flying in the sky outside, he couldn’t even show himself on Divine Tree Island.

As soon as he emerged, the people from Carey Technology Company would spare no cost to capture him.

“Let’s go back and discuss with everyone.”

Lu Dayou took a deep breath, stabilized his emotions, and then quickly left the place.

In less than half an hour, he reached a concealed cave.

He entered the cave, followed the passage inside, and went all the way down.

After around several tens of meters, he finally reached the bottom.

This was the entrance to the Blood Vessel Path, very secretive.

If he hadn’t possessed the Heart Core, it would’ve been challenging to find such an entrance.

Entering the Blood Vessel Path, he moved like lightning, sprinting rapidly.

Within this Blood Vessel Path, he didn’t need to hide his strength and could run freely and boldly.

Because the people from Carey Technology Company almost certainly wouldn’t have eyes here to detect his tracks.

After a dozen minutes, he turned several tens of corners and appeared in a vast cavern hall.

This cavern hall was enormous, spanning tens of thousands of square meters.

There were many thick, black iron pole-like plants around, barren, without branches, with sharp tops resembling steel needles.

These were the tree holes within Divine Tree Island.

Divine Tree Island embodied the Wood Attribute; its essence wasn’t animal but rather a massive plant.

The blood vessel paths inside the plant differ from animals and naturally lack the Five Viscera and lungs.

In this inner world, there were tube-like channels everywhere, leading to the root veins deep underground.

The so-called Heart Core lay hidden within the root veins, having long been refined and absorbed by Lu Dayou.

At present, within this vast tree hole cavern hall, in the northwest direction, many thick black trees had been felled, forming a flat area.

Several houses were erected among them, and there were quite a few people living there.

A crowd was gathered in the square, all discussing what had just happened outside.

“Xiaoli, heard you encountered special circumstances outside today? Is it true?”

“I heard other factions’ spaceships came to our island and fought against Carey Technology’s spaceship?”

“Is this true?”

“Captain Liang, is what others are saying true? Are there really lots of spaceships outside?”

“Captain Liang, if there are spaceships, can we call for rescue from them and leave here?”

“I’ve had enough. I don’t want to live underground anymore; I don’t want to live like a rat.”

Someone shouted excitedly, eager to rush out immediately.

Liang Minru, Li Jiguang, and others remained silent.

Liang Minru frowned and suddenly spoke: “If you wish to go out, I won’t stop you, but I must remind you, we’re not clear about who’s on those spaceships outside.”

“I know what you’re thinking. Are you assuming those are government ships? National ships coming to rescue you?”

“Heh, I advise you to dismiss such thoughts.”

“If the country were providing rescue, they’d have come long ago. How could they wait more than two years to appear here?”

“Do you forget how you survived the great flood disaster initially?”

“Was it through relying on others?”

“No! You relied on yourselves, took the initiative to move out of the buildings trapping you, and sought higher grounds to survive by sheer luck.”

“Recall, how many still clinging to the buildings survived?”

“Why upon arriving here do you revert to the previous turtle mindset, waiting for someone else to save you?”

Liang Minru scolded; these people were those she and Lu Dayou gradually rescued while surviving on the water’s surface.

Later, these people voluntarily followed them, thus forming their team.

Previously, these people followed them to this Floating Island.

At that time, Divine Tree Island hadn’t yet been occupied by Carey Technology Company’s people.

They were the only human community on this island.

Divine Tree Island was sizeable, rich in plants, water sources abundant, facilitating a complete ecosystem.

Back then, everyone thought this place was paradise.

Totally escaping the flood-drenched world, never facing terrifying storms again.

The only danger was the dreadful Mutant Beasts hovering in the sky and the mutated beings emerging from the woods.

Otherwise, it was truly perfect.

Additionally, later on, Lu Dayou refined the Heart Core of Divine Tree Island, and Liang Minru refined the Brain Core of Divine Tree Island.

The two transitioned from partners to a romantic relationship, effectively mastering the island.

Together, they built a home here, establishing an exclusive Shelter.

At that time, everyone truly believed they could live here and restart life.

Yet abruptly, several months ago, the sudden arrival of Carey Technology Company’s spaceship shattered all that.

Their home was destroyed by Carey Technology Company, and they were hunted across various fronts.

Their companions and relatives who perished at Carey Technology Company’s hands exceeded half.

Now, they could only survive like rats in dark corners beneath the earth.

Thus, everyone’s desire to return to the surface was exceedingly intense.

Liang Minru was well aware of this.

Previously, forced by Carey Technology Company’s threats and attacks, they had hidden here for several months.

Living primitively, resources had depleted, necessitating risky hunts outside.

Now that hope suddenly appears, everyone naturally can’t hold back.

Liang Minru also knows that suppressing them forcibly would be counterproductive.

So she said with a stern face, “I’ll just say one thing: if you go out and get caught by people from Carey Technology Company, don’t be intimidated and expose our hard-won underground shelter.”

“If that happens, don’t blame me for turning hostile!”

With these words, everyone fell silent immediately.

Some conservative and timid people spoke up.

“I think Miss Liang makes sense. We still don’t know who those people are. What if they are another group like Carey Technology Company?”

“We shouldn’t take the risk. Although living underground now has many inconveniences, at least we can still survive here.”

“If we really go up and get caught, who knows what they might do to us.”

“It’s doomsday now, no laws, no morals, these people could do anything.”

Everyone spoke their opinions, and those who originally wanted to go out gradually fell silent.

“Are we supposed to stay underground like this forever? When will this end?”

Someone couldn’t help but murmur.

Others also showed expressions of despair.

Liang Minru saw this and glanced at Li Jiguang.

Li Jiguang immediately understood and spoke in a deep voice, “Everyone, there is a new force emerging, and they are enemies of Carey Technology Company.”

“As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Maybe this really is an opportunity.”

“But we shouldn’t rush; instead, we should observe and see if this potential friend is truly reliable.”

“Also, we are too weak!”

“The premise of making friends with them is that we must be on equal footing.”

“If we can’t improve ourselves, there’s no way to associate with them.”

“Why can Carey Technology Company bully us? Isn’t it because we are too weak?”

“Everyone, instead of waiting for someone to save us, we might as well work hard to improve your cultivation progress.”

“How many of you have broken through the Genetic Species? How many have pushed your Genetic Attribute to 100 points?”

“Work hard, because only strength ensures our survival.”

His words settled everyone’s hearts down.

Their previously excited emotions gradually calmed down.

Yes, if you are not strong enough, anyone can bully you.

At this moment, Lu Dayou returned. He had been here for a while.

Listening to the group’s discussion, his initially excited mood also stabilized a bit.

Although still excited, he regained some of his wits.

“Captain Lu is back!”

“Brother Dayou, what’s the situation outside now?”

“Brother Lu, did you find out what those spaceships are about?”

A group of people quickly gathered around, each asking questions.

Lu Dayou gestured for everyone to calm down.

Once everyone quieted down, eagerly looking at him,

he then spoke, in a deep voice, “Everyone, I couldn’t make contact with them.”

“They didn’t land. After bombing Carey Technology Company’s base, they flew away.”

“Based on my observations, this attack was likely just a harassment raid, mainly to probe the situation at Carey Technology Company’s base.”

Upon hearing this, many people showed a trace of disappointment on their faces.

But some people’s eyes lit up.

Someone said, “So, does that mean they might come back?”

Everyone immediately reacted.

“They might come back?”

“What kind of enmity does this force have with Carey Technology Company?”

“If they come again, then we have another chance.”

“I estimate that these two forces won’t reach a conclusion in the short term, and we’ll have a lot of room for maneuver in-between.”

“What kind of maneuvering space?”

“We could impersonate people from Carey Technology Company and then surrender to the other side, wouldn’t that mean we have an identity?”

“What’s the use of this identity?”

“Are you stupid? Why does Carey Technology Company chase us so relentlessly? Isn’t it because they think we are the natives here and that the Heart Core and Brain Core of this Floating Island are in our hands?”

“If we change our identity and are not the natives of this island, they won’t be so hostile towards us.”

“Hmm, now that you mention it, it makes sense.”

Everyone excitedly discussed it.

They all seemed to think that a big battle between the two sides would greatly benefit them.

Lu Dayou didn’t join the discussion; he walked up to Liang Minru and whispered, “Come with me. I have something to tell you.”

Liang Minru was stunned for a moment, then realized that Lu Dayou must have gathered some other information.

But this information wasn’t suitable for public disclosure.

Her heart moved, and she immediately followed Lu Dayou. The two walked toward the wooden hut.

Li Jiguang also followed, but just as he was about to enter the cabin, Lu Dayou suddenly turned his head, “Jiguang, guard the outside, don’t let anyone approach.”

Li Jiguang was taken aback; this was the first time he saw Lu Dayou being so cautious.

He immediately nodded solemnly, “Okay.”