Disaster Apocalypse: Farming, Family, and My Hidden Secret Space-Chapter 258. The Best Candidate

Old man Hua nodded, feeling his son was thinking correctly. As he watched his increasingly mature son, he was genuinely gratified.

"You’re right. We can’t wait for the temperature to completely rise; by then, it will be too late to leave. The water is so deep now, and by the time it’s passable, another month might have gone by. We don’t have much time and can’t waste it like this."

Old man Hua clearly remembered that his granddaughter’s dream indicated only a few months of buffer time after the hardship of hunger and cold. It was called a buffer, but in reality, the disaster hadn’t ended. In many places, plague was rampant, and finding a piece of clean land was really difficult.

Before they could fully recover, there was a great drought followed by extreme heat. Many were killed by the heat alone, with corpses lying everywhere, either dead from plague or from the high temperatures.

But there’s no need to hurry. There’s still quite a temperature difference until minus twenty or thirty degrees, enough time for them to prepare.

Jin’er sat obediently next to her grandfather, occasionally popping nuts into her mouth, smiling as she watched the two most important people beside her discuss.

After the father and son made their decision, both felt a bit relieved, and Jin’er stuffed a milk candy into each of their mouths, not worrying about sticking Grandpa’s teeth together, making the old man laugh.

Lightly swirling the sweet milk taste in his mouth, he chatted aimlessly with his son and suddenly slapped his knee, startling Hua Chengtian and Jin’er to look at him.

"Chengtian, I almost forgot, the kids ran into Luo Song over a month ago."

"Really? Wasn’t the kid in the city? How did he get back?" Hua Chengtian was truly shocked.

"Who would have thought? That kid was also foresighted. As soon as he realized the rain was unusual, he began to prepare. Just as the flooding was about to occur, he took his grandpa and family onto their merchant ship early. When he noticed the temperature starting to drop, he resolutely sailed back with great hardship to Shanggu Town. Do you remember the Dushui River a few miles away from our village?"

Hua Chengtian nodded. Although it was a bit far from their village, he was still familiar with this river.

It was a nearly hundred-meter-wide river connected to the Yun River. The river hadn’t dried for decades, but it was too remote, with no villages around it.

It ended up being a great spot. If a merchant ship were there, it would indeed be a good place to dock without worrying about the trees damaging the ship’s hull.

This kid indeed has a well-thought-out plan, even considering such details.

"They docked there; it seems it wasn’t just their family. Several ships accompanied them, but according to Luo Song, they barely knew each other."

"That kid has always been smart, always calculated his moves well. The Luo family has manpower, wealth, and resources. Their life must be going pretty well."

Speaking of which, it’s undeniable that the heavens are unfair. Those with power, influence, and wealth always have a better chance of survival and a better life than ordinary folks. Fortunately, the Hua family’s integrity keeps them from harboring resentment towards the wealthy.

Hua Chengtian really wasn’t worried at all. Luo Song had managed the family’s business since a young age, and he surely had his ways.

"That’s exactly right. From what the kid implies, he wants to bring his grandfather and his people to our Hua Village."

"Dad, and did you agree?"

Old man Hua nodded, "I agreed. Luo Song is still someone you can trust. Besides, the current condition of our Hua Village is owing to connections with them, after all. Our family can’t do something like burning bridges after crossing them."

"You’re right, Dad. As long as the kid wants to come, he’s naturally welcome. Moreover, with Luo Song’s people joining us, the security of our Hua Village will be even more assured."

"That’s what I’m thinking too. I’m just wondering how to inform the kid about our move."

"Did Luo Song mention where they’re staying during their departure?"

"He did, but it’s quite far, and I’m worried we might not make it in time, fearing they’ve arrived while we’ve already left."

"It’s alright, Dad. We can leave marks then, so they can follow the signs and find the valley naturally."

"That’s a good idea," said old man Hua, feeling somewhat relieved.

After all, having already promised the kid, it wouldn’t do to have no one here when they came.

This old man will never do something as unreliable as breaking promises.

"But who should we send to inform them?" Old man Hua was troubled again.

There were more than ten mountains, and even if they were fast, it would take several days. Fortunately, the villagers all knew Luo Song, so he wasn’t worried about mistaken identity.

While the father and son were troubled, the daughter, who had been quietly sitting beside them like a little squirrel continuously munching, suddenly spoke up.

"Grandpa, Dad, why don’t I go? I’m fast, and I can cross those ten mountains in less than two days. Then, Brother Luo Song can come sooner, and following the signs will lead them to find you easily."

"No!"

"No!"

Father and son both refused at once. Anyone else was fine, just not their obedient granddaughter (daughter).

The ten mountains were intimidating, and even though they knew the child was capable and could defend herself, they were still worried!

"Dad, Grandpa, you know I’m the best candidate. I’m fast, and maybe I can even bring them along with you when leaving. Besides, have you forgotten about my keen ability to foresee danger? Even if there is danger, there’s nothing to fear," Jin’er reminded.

How could they forget? Whenever Jin’er went out with them, they always reaped rich rewards and avoided danger. The child had never intentionally hidden this from them, but even so, when it came to such a far distance, it involved their own child, and as parents and elders, they naturally worried.

"Still, no," Hua Chengtian decisively refused.

"Dad, you know I’m the most suitable choice. If you’re really worried, let Bright Tail Dash accompany me. Informing them sooner also means returning sooner!"

"Let me think about it," this time, Hua Chengtian was not as determined, mainly because he understood his daughter was right.

Her speed was unmatched in the entire Hua Village. Even the Black Great Dan had to go all out to keep up sometimes.

This was thanks to the benefits brought to her body by the spatial upgrade, as her daughter put it. Her body, after spiritual power remolding, experienced a terrifying transformation in sensitivity, strength, and speed, as if there was a divine power in her that could be activated anytime.

This reminded Hua Chengtian of the inner strength of martial artists in storybooks, where the deeper the inner strength, the higher the martial arts skills, and the more incredible the movement technique, bodysuit, and speed.

Seeing her father taking in her words, Jin’er stopped pushing. Dad would need time to consider.

Honestly, with her lazy nature, if it weren’t Luo Song who indeed was of great help to their family, Jin’er wouldn’t bother taking on this task.

Though the temperature was warming up, it was still freezing, and she didn’t like running around.

Because of her daughter’s proposal, Hua Chengtian and the old man were preoccupied even during meals, but fortunately, the enthusiasm of Qi and the old lady Hua didn’t give the three Sun brothers much time to think, as their focus was entirely on the food.

Excuse their shallowness, but it was only because they hadn’t been able to eat such copious amounts of grain in months that they couldn’t think of anything else.

Even Sun Old Fourth, lying in bed and brought food by Sister Xiu, was entirely fixated on the food.

This meal was the best, most comfortable, and filling they had eaten since the disaster began. Even if they were gone the next moment, the Sun brothers would feel satisfied.

Sun Old Fourth, being the youngest and most emotional, looked at the bright, thick bowl of Japonica rice porridge, wanting to cry. In fact, he did shed tears while Hua Yunao fed him, eating while crying.

This chapter is updated by freew(e)bnovel.(c)om