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

Chapter 326 Visiting Northern and Eastern Europe
Mach 20?

The incident sparked global discussion and skepticism, but several countries have confirmed its existence. This is because, thanks to research into hypersonic missiles, some powerful nations now possess specialized equipment capable of detecting related signals and calculating their speed.

Although Li Xiang wore the Giant Whale Holy Armor and possessed "silent hypersonic technology," he still left some traces when he ran at top speed, such as air vibrations. Although the sound was silent, the high-intensity air compression would definitely detect the anomaly. It's just that it wasn't as "disturbing" as others.

Then he walked on the waves of the sea, creating ripples that caused the waves to surge to both sides and spread over a wide area. This "phenomenon" was almost unique to him and could be detected by satellites.

The mysterious armored figures have been wreaking havoc across the globe, and have long been secretly observed and studied by major powers. Their speed of Mach 20 is quite plausible.

Even Li Xiang was extremely impressed, because he had reached Mach 20 without telling anyone.

What shocked high-ranking officials from various countries was that just over a year ago, Li Xiang seemed to be only at Mach 2 or 3. This rate of growth is astonishing!

At Mach 20, how could they possibly handle it?

At Mach 5, it's practically unstoppable, let alone Mach 20!

Currently, high-ranking officials from various countries are actually wary of China because the intelligence agencies of major powers have already investigated the identity of the mysterious armored figure to a considerable extent. It's just that China has consistently refused to acknowledge it.

With such powerful individual soldiers, who would dare to act recklessly?

Why did two atomic bombs force Japan to surrender during World War II? It wasn't because of the heavy losses from the bombings, but because the Japanese high command felt the threat of death. Before that, at most, it was soldiers who died and civilians who suffered, while the leaders continued to live a life of luxury and indulgence. However, after the atomic bombs were dropped, the Japanese high command realized that they could not continue fighting and had to surrender immediately.

The mysterious armored figure possesses a decapitation capability even stronger than an atomic bomb, and its intimidation of high-ranking officials is unimaginable to ordinary people.

Domestically, those who initially proposed awarding Li Xiang and his comrades military merits and promoting them to higher ranks have thus risen rapidly in their careers. This is because they won over Li Xiang, rather than pushing him to the opposite side—a tremendous achievement.

In Hollywood, many directors have begun preparing to make some extraordinary movies based on the Mysterious Armored Man, and have decided to include the Mysterious Armored Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Meanwhile, Bollywood in India is also producing similar films, promoting the mysterious armored figures as messengers of Shiva. They haven't given up their desire to "claim kinship."

“Our divine messengers come regularly to collect the offerings we have carefully prepared; how can we deny this fact?”

Okay, if that's the case, then India wasn't actually looted.

Li Xiang went to Northern and Eastern Europe, especially paying special attention to the Baltic Three. He hadn't come before because the harsh climate there made him inconspicuous and he'd almost forgotten about them. But since the Three were causing such a ruckus, he decided to make his move.

Moreover, Northern Europe is quite wealthy.

Li Xiang plundered the Nordic and Eastern European countries, focusing particularly on the Baltic states, and naturally, he moved with impunity, reaping countless riches.

For example, Norway's abundant fishery resources allow for the easy harvesting of millions of King Salmon farmed in the deep waters of its fjords, each weighing 5-8 kilograms. There's also Arctic cod, with nearly 20 tons produced, rich in Omega-3, a traditional flagship export product for Norway.

Norway also has abundant oil and gas resources, but Li Xiang is not going to touch them for now because he has a better idea. With his supernatural ability to access the earth's veins, he doesn't need to come here to collect them. He can directly build a rock armor transport channel underground and use the "earth vein siphon" principle to allow oil and gas resources from all over the world to flow wherever they want, directly to underground refineries and power plants. If the distance is too far, he can deal with that later.

Skis and equipment: 1.2 sets of custom-made Svalbard products from top brands, including carbon fiber ski poles used by Winter Olympic athletes.

Polar expedition equipment: 5000 sets of specially made cold-weather clothing, snowmobiles, etc.

These things will also be useful in the apocalypse. The surface of the world is covered in ice and snow, and having this equipment will make it much easier for the various teams under my command to carry out missions.

Absolut Vodka from Sweden, 50 years old, 5000 barrels of original liquor.

The shipment includes 500,000 cubic meters of spruce logs from Finland, trees that are over 100 years old, and more than 80,000 tons of reindeer meat products (such as cured venison jerky and smoked venison steaks).

Baltic amber from Lithuania, 800 tons of unprocessed rough stones, including rare "blue amber" and insect amber specimens, and 200 amber mosaic murals in the 18th-century style, originally Nazi hoardings. 3 traditional Dubius cheese rolls (20 kg each), fermented for over three years.

Ebony furniture from Latvia: 1 pieces of hand-carved Baroque style furniture from workshops in Riga's Old Town.

Linen products: Over 50 pieces of traditional embroidered tablecloths and clothing, all exquisitely crafted; Li Xiang wouldn't even consider anything slightly inferior. Food products include 10 tons of sourdough bread made using rye fermentation, vacuum-sealed. There are also 2000 barrels of "black medicinal wine," a century-old vintage originally a tribute to the Tsarist court.

More than 5000 Art Nouveau architectural components, such as stained glass windows and wrought iron decorations from the Riga Historic Centre building.

In addition, approximately 500 tons of gold and over 1000 tons of silver were looted from the vaults of central banks around the world. Javelin missiles, drones, and other equipment, along with their maintenance manuals, were also seized from NATO's Eastern European arsenals.

The Nordic and Eastern European countries were dumbfounded and condemned the Baltic Three: "Are you tired of living? Why did you have to provoke that guy? Now look what happened, we've all been dragged down with you."

Big Fool and Little Lizi were devastated, as they had suffered the most severe losses. Their small territory had been thoroughly plundered by Li Xiang, who had taken almost everything that could be salvaged. Other countries might only take the best, but Big Fool had practically left nothing behind.

Suddenly, the three Baltic states, especially Baltic states, fell into an economic crisis. With no other option, they turned to other European countries for help. However, these other countries had also been plundered, albeit to a lesser degree. They figured they could recoup some losses from Baltic prices, so prices skyrocketed, and Baltic states were furious, leading to widespread protests.

Left with no other choice, Da Sha had to use his real savings, which were originally intended for emergency reserves in times of national crisis.

Then, Li Xiang was surprised. "Wow, they actually have money to buy things from Western Europe at high prices?" So, they went there again and looted more than 100 tons of gold that had previously escaped from the national treasury.

Big Fool: "..." Unfortunately, their American daddy didn't come to help them. In an instant, people fled in droves, migrating to other European countries, creating a refugee crisis.

Li Xiang naturally didn't overlook the vast and resource-rich Russia either. For example, there was 150 million tons of high-quality winter wheat from the Krasnodar Krai region, with a protein content as high as 14%; 5000 barrels of vodka aged in century-old oak barrels in the Moscow Crown Wine Cellar, each barrel with a capacity of 200 liters; 10 tons of wild Caspian caviar, packaged in 24K gold cans; and 30 tons of uncut Yakut diamond rough from the Mir mine, including 5 kilograms of rare "Polaris" pink diamond rough.

Siberian red pine, 500,000 cubic meters of century-old logs from the shores of Lake Baikal, with a resin content three times higher than that of ordinary pine.

Arctic silver fox fur, 2 top-grade furs from the Kamchatka Peninsula, with fur lengths of over 15 centimeters and a luster like liquid silver.

In addition, there are 1200 tons of strategic gold reserves in Moscow's underground nuclear bunker, but the metal detectors remained silent throughout due to Li Xiang's supernatural interference.

As for oil and gas resources, like in other regions, they remain untouched for now. They can be taken at any time in the apocalypse.

Siberia is teeming with all sorts of ferocious beasts, and Li Xiang also discovered some with extraordinary potential. He killed them, such as the 15th-tier Siberian Wolf King, for which he received 1500 achievement points, three 8th-tier spiritual herbs called "Cedar Spirit Fruits," and the 13th-tier extraordinary item "Extreme Cold Ice Soul Chain," which can freeze targets within 100 meters and inflict a slowing effect.

They also took the opportunity to visit the little golden tiger, the little phoenix tiger, and their mother. Now, these five tigers have grown extremely strong and are considered adults.

Especially the three extraordinary tigers: the mother tiger weighs at least 800 kilograms, the little golden tiger weighs about 500 kilograms, the little phoenix tiger is slightly lighter, but still weighs at least 350 kilograms, and the other two ordinary tigers weigh about 180 kilograms.

The main reason is that the extraordinary tigers roam Siberia unchallenged, securing an abundant supply of prey. Furthermore, these extraordinary tigers have broken their genetic chains, giving rise to various supernatural abilities, resulting in a size far exceeding that of ordinary tigers.

The tigers were overjoyed to see Li Xiang, rubbing against him and acting as docile as kittens. Li Xiang petted a few tigers, then rode on the back of the largest tiger mother, and circled the wilderness. The other tigers followed beside him, and for a moment, a whirlwind of activity ensued.

It has to be said that riding a tiger is even cooler than riding an elephant.

Elephants are suitable for leisurely strolls and sightseeing, while tigers are more suitable for battle.

Tigers are normally solitary animals, but three of the tigers in this den became extraordinary and gained intelligence, which changed their habitat.

Siberia has already experienced heavy snowfall, and the cold wave from the north has been moving south, while the rest of China has long since entered the depths of winter.

Li Xiang did not build a den for this den of tigers because they did not need one. When they were hungry, they would hunt for food, and when they were tired, they would simply lie down in the snow. With their pure yang bodies, they were not afraid of ice and snow.

Li Xiang simply fed them enough spiritual herbs to ensure they had ample resources for cultivation.

"Unfortunately, I can't take you home yet. You'll have to stay in this harsh place for now. When the apocalypse comes, you can come to my home and serve as guardian beasts." Li Xiang stroked the tigers, clearly fond of them. He lingered for several hours before finally departing.

His global plundering of resources naturally caused international instability, such as the ruble's exchange rate plummeting by 15%, international wheat futures prices soaring by 25%, and several European countries urgently halting negotiations on energy sanctions against Russia.

However, Li Xiang didn't care. Compared to the apocalypse, what were these little troubles? He had already leisurely arrived at Tsinghua University to visit his fiancée, Jiang Cai'er.

(End of this chapter)