"Right, what do you think the military is trying to do?"
Li Qinghua sneered: "What else could it be, they’re just short on manpower."
"There’s no need to go to the military now. We have a ship and enough people; we can completely establish our own kingdom."
"Why bend over for the military, looking at their faces for approval?"
"Once we occupy Meishan, with a mountain base and Meishan’s land resources, self-sufficiency won’t be a problem."
"Brother Huo, you’re not tempted, are you?"
Brother Huo laughed: "Tempted? Do you think I’d trust the military’s news?"
"Shelter? Haha, is there really a safe place now? The whole world is being flooded. If they really had the ability, why aren’t they coming out to save people? They’re just relying on radio communication."
"In my opinion, the military might be able to protect themselves, but breaking through the flood and rescuing everyone is a long shot."
Li Qinghua laughed: "Brother Huo, you’re truly awake in this world, I admire you."
"Qinghua, you’re the same, worthy of being my right-hand man. Saving you all those years ago was a wise decision." Brother Huo also smiled.
He continued: "Rest assured, I’ll avenge you for your past grudges."
"I’ll help you find the enemy who left you seriously injured."
Li Qinghua laughed: "I trust you, Brother Huo."
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"Good morning, Mr. Liang."
"Good morning, Mr. Liang."
At dawn, the patrol team arrived at the Water Marsh Restricted Area, and under their respective captains, they started bustling around.
The night shift team greeted Liang Yuan upon seeing him.
Liang Yuan greeted them with a nod and a smile, asking: "Nothing happened last night, right?"
A patrol member immediately reported: "Mr. Liang, there were a few mutant fish causing some disturbance in the lake last night, but nothing unusual was found otherwise."
Another member, admiringly, said: "Mr. Liang, after you cleared the area yesterday, it was silent all night, not a single mutant creature appeared."
Liang Yuan smiled and pointed to the Black Gold Giant Ape bathing in the water, saying: "As long as it’s here, even mutant beasts wouldn’t dare come near."
"Alright, everyone worked hard yesterday. Go get your points from the shopping center points administrator and take a good rest."
"Thank you, Mr. Liang."
"Mr. Liang, we’re off duty now."
Liang Yuan waved cheerfully, and the jubilant patrol members went back.
Liang Yuan then headed to the riverbank, looking at the wide floating bridge made of water lilies, a smile appeared on his face.
Ding Yan approached and said: "If all goes well, it should be completed today."
Liang Yuan smiled: "The progress is quite fast. How’s the bridge this morning? Was it damaged by mutant fish or other mutant beasts?"
Ding Yan shook his head slightly: "No, these water lilies were accelerated in growth by Song Wen’s superpower. The leaves are much tougher and the area has increased."
"Only a few tender water lilies have bite marks from mutant fish; the older water lilies are intact."
Liang Yuan nodded: "Seems like these mutant fish, even mutated, still pick the tender ones to eat."
"The outer layer of lilies needs reinforcement, add more old water lilies on the outside."
Ding Yan nodded: "I’ve already sent someone to find older water lilies."
"There aren’t many mutant fish eating water lilies, most likely they’re mutated grass fish."
"These grass fish aren’t picky; they eat both meat and grass," said Liang Yuan, nodding.
Ding Yan glanced at him and said: "Just like someone."
Liang Yuan was stunned: "Who do you mean?"
"Haha, I heard someone was quite chatty with a lady at the bar last night."
Liang Yuan smiled wryly: "You mean Zhuang Shuyuan?"
"I didn’t say that, you did."
Liang Yuan shook his head, amused: "It was just a chance encounter, we talked a bit. Was it Yang Mei who told you?"
"Sister Mei isn’t that bored, but let me tell you, it’s fine to have fun, just don’t bring her back," Ding Yan glared at him.
Liang Yuan touched his nose, feeling the oddness of the words.
What does it mean to ’have fun’?
He wanted to explain, but Ding Yan already turned to get busy.
Liang Yuan’s mind flashed Zhuang Shuyuan’s noble demeanor and beautiful face.
Subconsciously, ’have fun’ floated in his mind.
He shook his head quickly, dispelling the thoughts, blaming Ding Yan.
He quickly walked towards the marsh to check if mutated creatures had regrouped underwater overnight.
He dived underwater and circled around the floating bridge first, finding no major damage, especially the super alloy steel cables which showed no rust at all.
He nodded slightly; the system’s quality is impeccable.
He then began to expand his underwater search range, centering on the bridge.
Soon he found many small mutant fish had occupied the water area again.
It seemed these creatures didn’t realize the massacre that occurred here yesterday.
Liang Yuan unleashed his spiritual power, sweeping through large areas.
Collecting points continuously, he cleaned up the water area swiftly.
About dozens of minutes later, Liang Yuan returned to the shore.
He roughly understood the underwater situation. Overnight, many mutant creatures regrouped, but mostly small to medium-sized.