Returning to hometown to farm: The apocalypse system arrived ten years earlier?

Chapter 322 "The Law Should Not Be Lightly Transmitted"

Li Xiang stayed with Chiba Yukio for four or five days, bestowing upon her a large quantity of spiritual medicine. He then set off again, passing through Siberia to visit Little Golden Tiger's family, leaving some spiritual medicine behind. Afterwards, he traveled through the Bering Strait and Alaska to the North American continent.

He plundered North America again, acquiring more than ten times the amount of supplies he had obtained during his previous raids.

Because North America is so vast, with Canada and the United States being expansive territories and far richer in resources than Japan, Li Xiang spent more time traveling back and forth for over ten days, sometimes east, sometimes west, sometimes south, sometimes north, traversing the North American continent and causing the great United States a great headache.

The top brass of Great Beauty was furious. They held countless secret meetings and devised numerous plans to deal with the mysterious armored man, but ultimately found that they had no choice but to give up.

Because if they really wanted revenge, Li Xiang could easily behead any one of them!

Let them loot us; faced with an absolute threat, we can only "finish it off."

They weren't philanthropists, nor were the Japanese high-ranking officials, but Li Xiang's strength exceeded their comprehension. His Mach 14 speed was unbreakable, he was elusive and skilled in earth-based abilities, and could move freely in the ocean.

They had no weapons that could deal with Li Xiang.

It sprinted into the depths of the Pacific Ocean and dived into the deep sea. How could we catch it?
It vanished into the depths of the earth, its whereabouts unknown. How can we catch it?
Those people worried that if they failed to capture them, the armored men would carry out their revenge plan, and no one in heaven or on earth could save them, no matter where they hid.

Some people expressed relief that the mysterious armored man only wanted supplies and did not attempt to assassinate them; otherwise, they would have had no chance of escaping his clutches!
Therefore, most people voted against provoking the mysterious armored man. They figured they could just accept the loss and recoup it from other countries, like those useless Europeans.

Some of the discussions about the mysterious armored man took place in a group chat, and then someone took screenshots and leaked them, causing a global uproar.

Europeans were particularly furious: "How dare they call us trash? Treat us like fat pigs? Our most dangerous enemy is our own teammate?" But there was nothing they could do.

Some people mocked, "The great United States is so advanced, they're actually discussing such confidential matters in a group chat? Really?"

One netizen commented: "The world is just a giant makeshift operation."

In fact, the United States likes to use group chats and emails, whether it's businesses or the government.

Because of their unique culture, they speak very politely in the group, often referring to each other as "team" or "we are a team," which sounds very affectionate.

For example, some praise phrases include: "I will pray for victory." "Dear [name], you did a very good job." "[name], you did a great job, congratulations!" "Good start!" "[name], you and your team are awesome!" "[name] also did a great job, a strong start."

"Thank you to everyone, especially..., that was excellent."

"Well done, remarkable results!"

Once someone posts something, many people will follow up with comments.

There are also many rituals and perks, such as: "Today is so-and-so's birthday. The department has prepared a lavish gift for so-and-so. Let's all go to so-and-so's place for a donut and wish him a happy birthday."

"So-and-so, today is your birthday. I hope you and your family have a pleasant dinner. Remember to come and claim your expenses."

"Today is so-and-so's first (Nth) anniversary of working here. Let's celebrate for him..."

They also really like to send emojis and likes.

According to internal statistics from JPMorgan Chase, Americans send the phrase "great job" an average of 2300 times a day, and the word "awesome" appears 7.2 times more frequently than "concern" in Google Docs comments. A Stanford University study shows that each compliment can increase team efficiency by 17%.

……

Li Xiang gathered enough supplies and then drifted away, arriving in South America.

As for the reward, it was a reminder that there would be a massive flood two years later.

In fact, wherever Li Xiang went, he would use the local language to issue warnings. For example, on the lawn in front of the White House, he used his earth-based supernatural abilities to condense text.

This was also a very important factor that frightened the top leadership of the United States into abandoning their plans for retaliation.

Good grief, people are actually strolling around the White House. Do they want the White House to be burned down again?

Well, it doesn't matter if the White House gets burned down; at most, it can be repainted and still called the White House. But if the mysterious armored man can burn down the White House, he can certainly do other things too.

The world is abuzz with talk about the great flood that will happen two years from now. If an ordinary person were to issue a warning, few people would believe it. After all, there are countless doomsday prophecies every year, but no one seems to take them seriously.

But this time it's different; it's a warning from the "mysterious armored man."

At the same time, China's diplomatic team also leaked the news privately through various channels, allowing countries around the world to prepare as soon as possible.

Whether you believe it or not, whether you take action or not, that's really none of my business. Giving you a reminder two years in advance is more than enough.

Domestic preparations are also in full swing.

These things were no longer Li Xiang's concern. He went to South America to continue scavenging for supplies and also visited Yaki Toto in the Amazon rainforest.

With his former shaman identity, superhuman physique, and special abilities, Yaki Toto not only integrated into the new tribe but also became its leader. However, upon seeing Li Xiang, this "Paya," he was naturally very respectful and excitedly came over to hug Li Xiang.

"Paya, I thought you'd forgotten me. I'm so happy to see you." Yaki Toto smiled like a child. His appearance, which originally looked old and over sixty, had returned to normal, now that of someone in his thirties, thanks to his cultivation and increased strength, which made it easier for him to obtain food. He was now all muscle and had transformed from a "decrepit old man" into a "macho man."

This is one of the reasons why he was so popular in the tribe and had three wives. There was no stronger man in the tribe than him.

Li Xiang visited Yaqi Toto's tribe, bestowed upon him some spiritual fruits, and informed him of a great flood that would occur two years later in the summer. This was a global flood, similar to the previous snowstorm. Areas at higher altitudes, such as Sichuan Province, might fare better.

Yaki Toto naturally trusted Li Xiang unconditionally. Fortunately, they were used to living in the primeval jungle, and the Amazon rainforest often experienced torrential rains. Moving to the mountains in advance, or building treehouses or boats, shouldn't be a problem. As for food, with Yaki Toto's skills, hunting anacondas, crocodiles, fish, capybaras, and other aquatic creatures would be no issue.

Li Xiang patted him on the shoulder, indicating that he would come to help them if he had time.

The primitive tribe lived in harsh conditions, and Li Xiang couldn't bear to see it. He used his earth-based supernatural abilities to build them some stone houses and left them plenty of food and medicine from the outside world, mainly from what he had just scavenged from North America. The medicine was mainly antibiotics, and he instructed Yaki Toto to only take them when any of his tribesmen had a fever or a serious illness.

Then, using the crystal veins, he condensed some pots and pans, but did not interfere much with their lives, and drifted away.

Yaki Toto gazed in the direction where Li Xiang had disappeared, feeling a deep sense of longing, but Paya was nowhere to be seen. He stood there for a long time until his three wives came to call him home, only then did he turn around.

……

Li Xiang traveled to the southernmost tip of Argentina, crossed the Drake Passage, and went to the Antarctic glacier.

The massive flood two years later was caused by extreme heat, which led to the melting of large amounts of Antarctic glaciers, rising sea levels, and subsequent torrential rains that lasted for many days around the world.

Countries and regions at low altitudes are the hardest hit by such massive floods.

In his previous life, Li Xiang was just an ordinary worker who had never even been abroad, let alone taken a cruise to Antarctica. Therefore, his understanding of the true cause of the great flood was limited to "extreme heat" and "melting glaciers." However, in this life, with his spiritual power deepening, he vaguely sensed that the truth might not be so simple.

So I came to check it out.

He traversed the entire Antarctic glacier at top speed, finding nothing unusual. As he headed north, crossing a wide strait, he arrived at land teeming with sheep.

new Zealand.

This is a place where there are more sheep than people, and there are no snakes.

Its sheep population peaked at 70.3 million in 1982, and has been declining ever since, but currently remains at just over 20 million, while its population is only over 5 million.

In New Zealand, sheep were naturally Li Xiang's main target for plundering. Wherever he went, he swept away everything in his path. In just three days, he collected about 12 to 13 million sheep, reducing the number of sheep in his flock by half.

In addition, other supplies were also collected, such as wheat, barley, oats, fruit, dairy products, beef, blankets (wool), leather (sheepskin, cowhide), and timber.

The timber was all pre-processed and ready-made; Li Xiang wouldn't even look at timber of slightly lower quality.

New Zealand has 810 million hectares of forest, and timber is one of its main exports. As for seafood, Li Xiang didn't touch it; he'd go fishing for fresh seafood with Luo Feifei in the deep sea later.

The world's largest "zero-dollar shopping" giant has set its sights on remote New Zealand, causing a national uproar. But what kind of trouble can they possibly cause when even the great United States can't handle it?
Li Xiang used his earth-based supernatural ability to warn Wellington, the capital, of a major flood two years later.

Normally, the New Zealand authorities would have assumed it was a prank, but the loss of over ten million sheep, along with other supplies, amounted to tens of thousands of tons. Therefore, the news they received was taken very seriously.

The Buddha said, "The Dharma should not be lightly transmitted." The same applies to warnings. If the other party receives a message after paying a huge price, it's impossible not to remember it.

Li Xiang had no qualms about the fact that these ethnic groups did not have a harmonious relationship with the Chinese side.

He crossed the Tasman Sea and arrived in Australia, where he naturally plundered a great deal. After all, the territory was vast, and he occupied an entire continent, so what he gained was ten times more than what he had gained in New Zealand.

Agriculture and animal husbandry are also highly developed here, with countless cattle, sheep, dairy products, and wool products.

In addition, there are wheat, barley, cotton, sorghum, and other crops, and the wine is also exceptional.

The Penfolds 407, which is very popular among Chinese people, comes from Australia. This wine is probably mainly because of its high alcohol content, at 14.5%. Perhaps because Chinese people are used to drinking strong spirits, they don't find regular red wine very flavorful, but when they taste this wine, they find it quite palatable.

It used to cost around 300 yuan a bottle, then it was once speculated to be over 1,000 yuan. Recently, perhaps due to the reduction in tariffs, it has dropped back to around 600 or 700 yuan.

Li Xiang also amassed a large collection of Australian wines, with Penfolds being a primary target. However, the 407 was considered too low-end, so he mainly focused on acquiring Penfolds Grange, Penfolds 707, and 798.

It is worth mentioning that Australia is extremely rich in mineral resources. Proven reserves of economically exploitable minerals include: approximately 53 billion tons of bauxite, 146 billion tons of iron ore, 403 billion tons of coal, 300 billion tons of lignite, 2290 million tons of lead, 2260 million tons of nickel, 4.14 tons of silver, 40835 tons of tantalum, 4100 million tons of zinc, and 5570 tons of gold. Crude oil reserves are estimated at 2270 billion liters, and natural gas reserves at 2.2 trillion cubic meters.

Even with Li Xiang's powerful "earth-based superpowers," he still couldn't finish digging; he simply couldn't finish.

The iron ore here has an extremely high iron content, averaging between 54% and 64%, with most exceeding 60%. What does this mean? It means that one ton of iron ore contains five to six hundred kilograms of iron. In China, iron ore with an iron content of 30% or higher is considered high-quality.

Moreover, most of Australia's iron ore is either open-pit or shallowly buried, making it very easy to mine.

When Li Xiang arrived in the Australian wilderness, he could easily find large amounts of open-pit iron ore. He picked up a piece and squeezed it, and realized that it was not iron ore at all, but a lump of iron.

His crystal vein weapon was simple and used to purify and condense metals. It was quite fast and didn't require much spiritual power. When he spontaneously condensed several thousand tons of refined iron, he gave up. These mineral deposits were right here, and he could come and mine them anytime in the future. His main purpose was to collect food, cloth, medicine, and the like.

In addition, the coal here will be one of the important raw materials for heating in the future apocalypse, but like the iron ore, it's right here, and the Australian authorities simply can't mine it all. They're moving so fast, it's practically their backyard, so they're not in a hurry. They just looted some readily available high-purity metals, about thirty kinds, about ten tons of each, planning to give them to Eileen as gifts on their next trip to loot Europe.

Because Eileen was skilled in alchemy and needed a large amount of metal raw materials, Li Xiang simply placed them in the alchemy laboratory's warehouse for her, which was better than her having to buy them herself.

Eileen's castle was built on a mountain, surrounded by a very deep moat, and there was a large cliff not far away, so there was not much to worry about from a major flood.

From Australia, you enter Southeast Asian countries, which is very close to home. This was also a place Li Xiang frequented when he was "too slow" at the beginning. He did another round of looting before finally going home to rest.

(End of this chapter)