Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies

The sea surface had returned to calm, though the surrounding waters for dozens of miles were dyed red with blood, presenting a horrifying and eerie sight.

On Old Tian’s side, the radar showed no remaining large creatures in the vicinity.

Zhang Yi inquired, ”How far are we from Rockflow Island?”

Old Tian replied, ”Over 1,000 nautical miles remaining. At our current speed, we should reach our destination in three days.”

”Keep people monitoring the radar room at all times. That sea monster might not be dead yet,” Zhang Yi reminded.

Old Tian couldn’t help but gulp. Being pursued by such a creature would make every day of their voyage nerve-wracking.

Seeing his frightened expression, Zhang Yi said calmly, ”It’s severely injured and definitely seeking somewhere to recover now. It won’t bother us again in the short term.”

”We’ll leave immediately after picking up our targets.”

Their return voyage should be faster than the journey here. Once they returned to land, the sea monster would no longer be a concern.

Old Tian nodded in agreement and returned to the helm.

Zhang Yi went back to the cabin where Zhu Yunque came running over to ask, ”What about that sea monster? Did you kill it?”

Zhang Yi said, ”It’s seriously injured and has retreated into the deep sea. It won’t affect us for now.”

Zhu Yunque looked worried. ”It’s not dead? What if it comes after us later?”

Zhang Yi thought to himself: How the hell should I know?

They’d deal with that when the time came. Worst case scenario, if the ship was destroyed, he could escape with Zhou Ke’er. As for the others, he’d just have to do his best.

Of course, the likelihood of such a situation was quite low. With him around, the chances of this monster destroying the Golden Edge were practically zero.

”We’ll reach Rockflow Island in about three days,” Zhang Yi told Zhu Yunque. ”Contact the people there now.”

Zhu Yunque’s eyes gradually lit up. They could finally go ashore! After over a month at sea, she was nearly going stir-crazy.

The corners of her mouth lifted, revealing a proud expression. Zhu Zheng had placed the communication channel with Rockflow Island in her hands—perhaps worried that Zhang Yi might completely ignore her.

”Alright, come to my room. We’ll contact them properly there!” she said cheerfully, gazing at Zhang Yi’s face.

”Whatever,” Zhang Yi replied indifferently, following her to her room.

Zhu Yunque’s quarters were quite well-furnished, essentially the ship’s first-class cabin, second only to Zhang Yi and Zhou Ke’er’s.

Zhang Yi entered and sat directly in a chair. Zhu Yunque reached into her wardrobe and retrieved a case containing her communication equipment.

She set up the device on the floor and began attempting to contact the people on Rockflow Island.

The process was somewhat lengthy. Zhu Yunque tried several times but received no response.

Zhang Yi frowned. ”What’s going on? Did something happen?”

They’d been sailing for over a month. In the apocalypse, that was enough time for many things to change. It was possible everyone on Rockflow Island was already dead.

Zhu Yunque frowned slightly. ”Let me try again.” She didn’t give up, showing considerable focus while working.

Several minutes later, the communicator finally established a connection.

”Got it!” Her eyes brightened. ”Hello, are you Snow Wolf?”

Snow Wolf was the codename for their contact on Rockflow Island. It wasn’t that the Jiangnan Region lacked his information, but using codenames during communications prevented eavesdropping.

Zhang Yi moved closer to listen. The voice belonged to a young man, filled with exhaustion, tension, and excitement.

”This is Snow Wolf. Is this headquarters? Have you arrived? We’re in extreme danger here—over half our team is dead. We can’t hold on much longer!”

Zhu Yunque responded calmly, ”Don’t panic. We should arrive in approximately three days.”

As she spoke, she operated her equipment. This device connected to the Nebula System, allowing direct observation of Rockflow Island’s complete topography. Zhu Yunque was selecting a suitable landing site.

”Where are you currently located? We’ll land in an area near you.”

”Northwest direction, there’s...” The voice hesitated before continuing, ”There’s a cliff with a hidden cave beneath it. That’s where we are.”

Zhu Yunque immediately zoomed in on that area of the map. Rockflow Island’s surroundings were covered by a layer of white ice, making some originally steep cliffs accessible. Snow Wolf’s hideout was beneath a cliff—extremely difficult to find without satellite imagery.

Zhang Yi leaned in and asked, ”Are there any dangers on the island?”

Snow Wolf’s weak voice replied, ”There are many people on the island—not just us. There are natives and later refugees.”

”The island has a volcano and geothermal activity, so it can support many people. But food is scarce.”

”Some have turned to killing to survive. Few on the island die from cold—most starve, fall ill, or are killed and turned into food.”

Zhu Yunque’s expression grew grave. She quickly reassured him, ”Don’t be afraid. We’re here to take you home. We’ll definitely keep you safe!”

Zhang Yi pressed further, ”Any superhumans? People with powerful mutations or abilities? Any armed groups?”

Snow Wolf answered, ”There are armed groups—local gangs. But some people have indeed suddenly developed extraordinary powers.”

Confirming there were no professional military forces, Zhang Yi relaxed slightly. As for superhumans, there wasn’t much to worry about. A small place like Rockflow Island lacked the conditions to produce powerful superhumans. If any had emerged, Snow Wolf wouldn’t have had the chance to contact the Jiangnan Region for help—the island would already be under their control.

He patted Zhu Yunque’s shoulder, signaling her to continue talking with Snow Wolf. Zhang Yi had no further questions—his only responsibility was retrieving their targets.

Leaving Zhu Yunque’s room, Zhang Yi headed to the control room and summoned Old Tian.

”Old Tian, we’re nearing our destination. Have everyone prepare their weapons and equipment—bulletproof vests are mandatory.”

”Also keep monitoring the surrounding waters. Report any unusual activity immediately.”

Being cautious by nature, Zhang Yi didn’t trust any strangers. Only thorough preparation could set his mind at ease.

”Yes, Mr. Zhang!”

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Three days later, the Golden Edge arrived at Rockflow Island without incident.

This mid-ocean island near the equator was formed by an undersea volcanic eruption. Being an active volcano, it erupted every thirty-seven years. Consequently, Rockflow Island possessed tremendous geothermal energy underground.

By the 1950s, humans had developed effective methods to control the volcano’s eruptions and minimize damage. Rockflow Island was subsequently developed into a tourist destination, famous particularly for its hot springs.

After the apocalypse, over 5,000 refugees came here to escape disaster. Combined with native islanders and former tourism workers, the population totaled over 20,000.

This comprised the basic intelligence on Rockflow Island.

Author’s Note