Apocalypse: Last Traveler-Chapter 370 - 349: Pandora’s Box
The trial was definitely not conducted, but the task definitely needed to be done.
The two of them, having just experienced pleasure, found themselves deeply captivated, especially Yao Wei. She had never imagined that the synchronous pleasure of body and soul could be so extreme, making it hard to resist.
Moreover, being a Type A Neo-Human, her body had endurance far beyond that of ordinary people. After a night, she didn’t need much rest.
Additionally, the Fungus Stone could help them recover, so there was no need to worry about their physical condition at all.
Yao Wei even felt that these activities could help her and Lu Xi’an strengthen their endurance, enjoying pleasure while simultaneously exercising. Why not?
Plus, with the sea tides not yet receded, Caiyang Mountain was sufficiently safe.
So, continuing on the second night was not a problem.
Even the third day, fourth day, fifth day...
To enhance the exercise effect, Yao Wei sometimes took the initiative.
But even when she took the initiative, she didn’t like making sounds.
This state persisted until the sea tide receded.
Hu Xiaodong and Hu Dong, father and son, left on the second day, then returned on the third day with fire starters and food, and left again on the fourth day, not coming back to the mountain after that.
During this period, Lu Xi’an went to the east coast to receive goods and asked Hu Xiaodong whether anyone on the island had troubled them.
Hu Xiaodong smiled and assured Lu Xi’an and Yao Wei that everything was well on the island, and their family had no issues.
Seeing Hu Xiaodong’s normal demeanor and speech, and with his son not displaying any unusual expressions, Lu Xi’an tentatively believed him and didn’t concern himself with the matter anymore.
Thereafter, Hu Xiaodong and Hu Dong did not come again, which had a reasonable explanation—
The sea tide had been up for such a long time; calculating the time, it was almost time for it to recede. If Hu Xiaodong and Hu Dong, father and son, tried to leave the island at this time, they’d likely be stranded on Caiyang Mountain, unable to return home for half a month.
And that would still be the best-case scenario. If they happened to be on a boat at sea when the tide receded, that would be the worst situation.
Having experienced the sea numerous times, Hu Xiaodong and Hu Dong were quite seasoned and wouldn’t make such a mistake.
Previously, they also became unusually cautious during the latter half when the sea tide rose.
So, there was no problem with Hu Xiaodong and Hu Dong not coming to the island later.
The issue lay with another matter.
Sensing that the sea tide was about to recede, Lu Xi’an and Yao Wei proposed, "Shouldn’t we be more restrained?
"Our supply of umbrellas is limited; it would be wise to consider managing them sparingly."
Yao Wei quietly looked at the cabinet in the RV, saying nothing.
All those boxes of umbrellas were neatly stored in the cabinet.
Seeing this, Lu Xi’an continued, "We still have a long time ahead. At this rate, these won’t be enough for the year."
Yao Wei thought for a while and said, "We still have fish bladders."
Lu Xi’an hesitated slightly, commenting, "Those are uncomfortable."
Finally persuaded by Lu Xi’an, Yao Wei slightly compromised, "Then let’s use a little less. Once we head south and can have children, we won’t need them anymore."
"Alright, let’s settle on that."
Lu Xi’an finally heaved a small sigh of relief.
Now he truly understood—
The strength of a Type A Neo-Human body was not all-powerful; some consumptions heavily depended on energy replenishment, and even with the Fungus Stone, it couldn’t be fully restored.
He used to believe that the X-17 Strain greatly enhanced the body’s energy absorption and efficiency, enabling resilience in the wasteland environment, particularly among Type A Neo-Humans.
But only now did he realize that the abilities of Type A Neo-Humans had their limits.
And currently, undoubtedly, his energy consumption had reached its limit.
The frightening part was that Yao Wei didn’t need to consider these limits at all; consequently, she couldn’t comprehend these limits.
He never expected to experience the fragility and the terror of Type A Neo-Humans in the same matter.
Perhaps the supplies discovered when going to East Island on the boat was actually a Pandora’s box.
Returning to Caiyang Mountain, he personally opened this Pandora’s box.
"The sea tide is about to recede. Once it does, we won’t come here anymore."
Yao Wei said this to Lu Xi’an, "Once the tide recedes, others can easily reach Caiyang Mountain. We wouldn’t be able to be so engrossed; we need to maintain some vigilance."
Lu Xi’an nodded, agreeing, "Makes sense."
He indeed found Yao Wei’s reasoning sound; her considerations for safety were thorough and cautious, not trivializing matters concerning safety.
Then, as the sea tide receded, Yao Wei’s period also arrived.
Why did these times have to overlap?!
Lu Xi’an was utterly dumbfounded, not understanding why.
But he soon understood.
If you keep doing something for a long time, your body will issue a warning, making you wary of it, but if you stop for a long time, you’ll start feeling anxious.
If the two don’t overlap, then for most of the month he can only keep thinking about it, while Yao Wei doesn’t have time to simultaneously enjoy happiness and stay fit.
That’s not so good either.
So, he still has to rely on himself.
Perhaps this is also a kind of exercise in willpower...
Lu Xi’an thought to himself.
After Yao Wei’s period ended, some time passed, and the tide finally returned.
During this time, Lu Xi’an and Yao Wei seemed to have returned to before, maintaining the habit of daily exercises as per the old manual, improving themselves. Besides, they kept an eye on the safety of the surrounding environment while living earnestly.
They tried to contact the Institute 923, but the signal was always poor, and they couldn’t get through.
It wasn’t until the tide came again that they got in touch.
Luo Ping was at the base at this time, along with other Neo-Humans, none of whom went out.
Firstly, they brought back so many people and things before, all of which need to be absorbed. If the base wants to develop, it can’t just expand blindly; it must improve itself slowly.
Secondly, they still have markings on them. Whether it’s Luo Ping or Lu Xi’an, they both feel that before the markings on their bodies are digested and disappear, they must remain vigilant.
So they all stayed around Shanyang County and didn’t roam around recklessly.
Even Tang and Lu Shou only made a trip to Northern County in Jiangnan City and Jiangbei City’s Yangzhou County, stayed there for a short while, gathered some ordinary people from those places, made some arrangements, and then retreated back to Shanyang County.
—Jiangbei City’s Yangzhou County was the place where Xuan Xiaocao and them used to occupy.
That place is still too far from the base and can’t look out for each other. If they retreat to Shanyang County, in case something happens, Tang and Lu Shou can support each other with the people at the base.
Moreover, Shanyang County is actually also one of Luo Ping and their important bases, requiring Neo-Humans to guard.
Lu Xi’an explained his situation to Luo Ping, and upon hearing the details of East Island, Luo Ping couldn’t help but develop a great interest in that place and wanted to see it himself.
Lu Xi’an had no opinion on this. There are both good and bad on East Island, but overall, it’s a continuation of the old world, much better than the other places that are now wildly out of control.
The order and rules there, whether positive or negative, might offer reference points for Luo Ping and them, allowing them to gain some experience, which plays an important role in their development.
So Lu Xi’an said, "Then you can come here to take a look in about half a month.
"I’ll let Hu Xiaodong know about this in advance, and later he can take you to the island.
"Arrange things at home. In the meantime, I’ll also have Hu Xiaodong and the others deliver more supplies here, so you can take some with you when you leave."
Luo Ping agreed, "Okay."
When Chai Xin heard, he joined in the fun, saying, "I want to go too! I want to go too!"
Luo Ping laughed and said, "Alright, alright, you’ll go! Of course we have to bring you, to meet the big brother and sister. If we don’t take you, you’ll annoy me to death."
Chai Xin chuckled, then chatted with Lu Xi’an and Yao Wei for a bit, telling them that she’s been exercising every day and has become much stronger now.
As they were talking, the signal got cut off.
The tide arrived, and Hu Xiaodong and Hu Dong naturally came by boat again.
Lu Xi’an briefed the father and son about the situation, asking them to continue transporting supplies to the island, and Hu Xiaodong also prepared to welcome new guests.
He was quite enthusiastic about it, thinking that the Neo-Humans introduced by Lu Xi’an and Yao Wei definitely couldn’t be bad, and bringing them to the island would only bring benefits, not troubles.
Even if there were no benefits, he had to entertain them warmly.
Mr. Lu and Mr. Yao had already given his family enough benefits; how could he possibly neglect Mr. Lu and Mr. Yao’s friends?
Half a month passed by in a flash.
During this half month, Hu Xiaodong and Hu Dong brought two batches of supplies to Lu Xi’an and Yao Wei.
These supplies were mostly food, with very little of anything else. Lu Xi’an didn’t have much demand for other materials.
But food was needed.
After all, with the tide, Caiyang Mountain is safe again, and their small umbrella needs consuming again.
Although the frequency and number of times were much less than before, Lu Xi’an felt he still needed to replenish his energy as much as possible to enhance his vitality.
Well...
At this current level of intensity, he actually found it acceptable. It felt good, and neither he nor Yao Wei ever tired of it.
But frustratingly, half a month later, after the tide receded, the weather suddenly turned cold.
Lu Xi’an tried contacting the Institute 923 again, and with good luck, he got through, and then learned that Luo Ping hadn’t had time to set out.
A heavy snowfall erupted in Pingchuan City, blocking the roads and making travel impossible, so they could only wait and see.
Lu Xi’an said, "It’s okay, anyway, there’s plenty of time. You all just stay home, and we’ll decide after the snow stops."
Luo Ping said, "That’s all we can do. Oh, by the way, big brother, you’ve been staying on the mountain for a long time, I’ll bring you some chickens when I come to visit this time?
"With chickens laying eggs, it’ll be more convenient for you."
