Flood Apocalypse: Starting with a God-Tier Fishing Rod

"There's something in this sea area; you've probably seen it before!"

Song Han didn't beat around the bush, tapping her fingers lightly on the table as she got straight to the point.

Lu Fan forked a piece of luncheon meat and stuffed it into his mouth: "You mean that giant octopus shark? I know it!"

The air seemed to freeze for a few seconds after those words were spoken.

Shen Qingyue's hand holding the fork trembled, and Uncle Zhong's back straightened instantly.

Song Han took a deep breath, her tone becoming serious: "You survived yesterday's strange celestial phenomenon, so you must... know what that beast's current condition is, right?"

Lu Fan didn't rush to answer.

He picked up his Coke, took a slow sip, and said with a serious expression.

"He's still alive! But he's badly injured and is recuperating underwater in this area!"

"really!"

Song Han pushed up her glasses and relaxed her shoulders.

Since we are injured, we are not invincible.

"To be honest, Mr. Lu, that octopus shark has recently blockaded the sea area and killed many of our brothers who went out to search!"

Song Han leaned forward, her tone sincere: "Since it is already severely injured, I would like to ask Mr. Lu for his assistance in killing it!"

Lu Fan raised his hand, interrupting him.

"Forget about feelings, let's talk about what I can get out of this!"

Song Han smiled slightly; he liked this kind of straightforward person.

"Just ask for supplies! My intention is to cooperate with Mr. Lu long-term, until..." He paused, then said, word by word, "...to Xihuan Mountain!!"

"West Huan Mountain..."

Sure enough, that was also their destination.

"I don't like empty talk!" Lu Fan cleared his throat. "Give me the alloy crankshaft first, along with enough food and fresh water!"

"An alloy crankshaft?" Song Han paused for a moment, then nodded.

"No problem! There's a scrapped diesel engine in the power generation room downstairs. That thing is difficult to disassemble; it'll take some time!"

"As for food and drink..." Song Han folded her hands and rested her chin on them, "As long as Mr. Lu is willing to cooperate long-term, I guarantee you won't have to worry about food and drink!"

"Young Master Song is so generous! It's a pleasure working with you!"

Lu Fan picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth, then stood up and stretched his neck.

"Now that we've eaten and drunk our fill, let's set off!"

"Now?" Shen Qingyue's eyes widened. "Don't you need to... process this?"

Lu Fan replied nonchalantly, "It's just a half-dead fish, what's there to digest?"

A hint of appreciation flashed in Song Han's eyes, and she immediately turned to instruct, "Uncle Zhong, take Mr. Lu to collect the equipment and manpower!"

After Lu Fan and Uncle Zhong left the room.

Shen Qingyue tossed the fork back onto the plate and pouted, "Is this guy a conman? He's just trying to freeload; he'll run off as soon as he gets into the water!"

"Won't!"

Song Han walked to the French windows and looked at the gloomy sky outside.

"If he could walk, he probably would have run away already!"

"I'm staying here now for that alloy crankshaft!"

A calculating glint flashed in Song Han's eyes: "Since he dared to agree, it means he's confident. Let's see how he performs!"

……

Floor 40, the survivors' work area.

As soon as you walk in, you can smell a mixture of sweat and sawdust.

The people who were working stopped what they were doing and all turned their eyes toward the doorway.

"Is this the guy who went to kill the Octopus Shark?"

"So skinny? It's not even as thick as my arm. Isn't she just there to deliver groceries?"

A group of people whispered among themselves, without any attempt to hide it.

Uncle Zhong clapped his hands, and more than a dozen people rushed out from behind.

They were the diving team selected by Young Master Song; each of them was strong and muscular, carrying sharpened steel bars or spearguns.

"This is Mr. Lu, the commander of this operation!"

Uncle Zhong pointed at Lu Fan: "You guys will follow him later and help hunt down the Octopus Shark!"

Lu Fan frowned and glanced at the group of muscular men.

Too many people.

If I drag these people into this mess, how can I carry out my plan to "get something for nothing"?

"No!"

Lu Fan shook his head and pointed to a young man and woman in the corner of the crowd who looked the youngest and most timid.

"Too many people will make us a bigger target and alert that beast. You two, just come with me!"

The crowd erupted as soon as he finished speaking.

Several burly men, their faces full of resentment, slammed their steel pipes on the ground: "Kid, what are you pretending to be? That octopus shark is ruthless, and you're going to take two newbies down with you? Don't drag them down with you if you're tired of living!"

Lu Fan glanced at the burly man and sneered.

"What a simpleton, all brawn and no brains! Who would be stupid enough to go and die? This is tactical, understand?"

"You—!" The burly man was so angry that his face turned red and his neck bulged. If Uncle Zhong hadn't been there, he would have already swung his fist at him.

"alright!"

Uncle Zhong, with a stern face, gave a low shout, his authoritative gaze sweeping across the entire room.

"Mr. Lu is a distinguished guest invited by Young Master Song, and also the person in charge of this operation! We will follow his arrangements!"

He turned to the two young men who had been called out: "Zhou Sheng, Wang Ying, step forward! Everyone else, disperse!"

Upon hearing this, the crowd dispersed.

The three of them went inside to change into their diving suits and headed towards the stairwell on the ground floor.

The flooded area in the middle of the 25th floor of the building.

The walls here are covered with moss, and the water is already above ankle level.

Lu Fan was holding a worn-out pneumatic speargun and was looking down to check the pressure gauge.

Beside them, Zhou Sheng and Wang Ying huddled on the steps of the water inlet, shivering.

"When we go downstairs, follow my instructions and don't wander off!"

Lu Fan coldly warned, "If you run around recklessly and get into trouble, even a god can't save you!"

This sentence became the last straw that broke the camel's back.

"Waaaaah..."

The young man named Zhou Sheng suddenly broke down, clutching his head and sobbing uncontrollably: "I saw that monster tear the captain in half with my own eyes... his intestines were spilling out everywhere... how could the three of us possibly survive!"

Wang Ying, standing beside her, was also deathly pale, tears streaming down her face: "I don't want to die... I really don't want to die..."

Lu Fan looked at the two terrified, unlucky guys and sighed helplessly.

It's a miracle that he's still alive with such a strong mentality.

However, this also fits his plan perfectly.

"Alright!"

Lu Fan slung the harpoon over his back, his tone suddenly becoming somewhat tragic.

"You two, stay here."

"what?"

The crying stopped abruptly.

The two looked up, tears streaming down their faces, staring blankly at Lu Fan.

"Stay here? Then...what about you?" Wang Ying asked incredulously. "Go down there by yourself? Isn't that suicide?"

"Someone has to go!"

Lu Fan straightened his back, his gaze piercing through the dark corridor, as if he had no regard for life or death.

"If I don't go to hell, who will?"

"What's a little risk compared to the survival of humanity, to a glimmer of hope in this damned apocalypse?"

At this moment, the "radiance" emanating from Lu Fan was almost dazzling.

Zhou Sheng and Wang Ying were completely stunned.

Who would have thought that this seemingly unreliable man would have such a righteous and awe-inspiring side!

Shame, emotion, admiration... a mix of feelings welled up inside me.

Zhou Sheng gritted his teeth and wiped his nose: "Brother Lu! I... I'm scared, but I can't let you go to your death alone! I'll go with you!"

"I'm going too!" Wang Ying stood up as well. Although her legs were still shaking, her eyes were much more determined.

"Nonsense!"

Lu Fan suddenly shouted, startling the two of them.

He stepped forward and, like a stern yet kind older brother, patted Zhou Sheng and Wang Ying on the shoulder.

"How old are you? You have such bright futures ahead of you! Do you even deserve to do something this dangerous?"

"But Brother Lu...you're not old either..." Zhou Sheng muttered softly.

"Hahahahaha!"

Lu Fan laughed heartily, looking up at the ceiling with a deep gaze.

"Back in the day, I traveled south and north, my legs were run over by train tracks, and I drank water from toilets... My experiences are beyond what you can compare to!"

"Alright! All of you stay here quietly! Save the oxygen tanks for when I need them!"

After saying that, Lu Fan didn't give them any chance to refute.

He put on his breathing apparatus, turned around, and jumped into the icy seawater without hesitation.

Pfft!

Water splashed up.

"Brother Lu!!!"

Zhou Sheng and Wang Ying rushed to the water's edge, watching the figure disappear rapidly underwater, and tears welled up in their eyes again.

"Big brother...you must come back alive!!"

Underwater

Hearing the heart-wrenching screams from above, Lu Fan couldn't help but shake his head.

"Young people are so easy to fool!"

He adjusted the oxygen valve and swam through several internal passages toward the outer sea.

All I need to do later is find a quiet corner and use up all my fishing attempts for the day!

When it's almost time, I'll go back and collect my reward...