Flood Apocalypse: Starting with a God-Tier Fishing Rod

This is the fortieth floor, the survivors' gathering area.

The atmosphere was extremely oppressive.

Several middle-aged men who were grinding down their bone spurs stopped what they were doing and stared at the closed back door with gloomy expressions.

"It's been over four hours...it's hopeless!"

A woman wiped away tears, her voice choked with sobs: "Those two children were only eighteen years old, and they're gone just like that! If it weren't for that Lu guy's recklessness, they wouldn't have died..."

"Yes! We shouldn't have let an outsider lead the team!"

"Let's go! We need to find Young Master Song! This can't just end like this!"

The crowd's emotions were like a pile of firewood doused with gasoline, ready to ignite at any moment.

Dozens of people dropped what they were doing and started clamoring to rush towards the stairwell.

"Quiet down, everyone!"

Just then, a commotion broke out at the main entrance staircase.

The crowd parted automatically to make way, and three figures walked gracefully towards them.

The man at the head of the group, dressed in a blue-black suit, exuded an extraordinary air; he was none other than Song Han.

Shen Qingyue and Uncle Zhong followed behind him.

"Oh my god! It's Shen Qingyue! Even the goddess has come down!"

"Young Master Song! You must stand up for us!"

When the person in charge of the crowd arrived, they all surrounded him and began to complain at once.

Song Han remained calm as she walked through the crowd and stood in front of the back door.

Shen Qingyue covered her nose and fanned herself with a look of disgust: "Young Master Song, I think this deal is a huge loss! That country bumpkin was probably scared out of his wits by the sight of the monster and abandoned ship long ago!"

Song Han didn't speak, but clenched her fists slightly behind her back.

He looked out the window at the gloomy sky and felt uncertain.

Could it be... that I really misjudged him?

Is that kid really just a bluffing conman?

Just as everyone was getting anxious and some even started cursing.

creak-

The rusty back door was slowly pushed open.

The room fell silent instantly.

A figure, soaking wet, emerged from the darkness.

It's Lu Fan!

His wetsuit was torn in several places, making him look disheveled, and... there was no one behind him.

"Ha, this country bumpkin actually came back?" Shen Qingyue crossed her arms and a mocking smile appeared on her lips.

Ignoring the stares of the crowd, Lu Fan walked briskly to a corner and sat down to rest.

The deathly silence lasted for a few seconds.

Suddenly, the burly man who had been confronted by Lu Fan earlier rushed out, pointing his finger at Lu Fan's nose and roaring angrily:

"Hey, you surnamed Lu! Where are the two children?!"

This shout startled everyone awake.

They realized what was happening.

Only Lu Fan returned!

That means... Zhou Sheng and Wang Ying have been used as bait and abandoned by him!

"brute!!"

"You don't even have a scratch; you must have been hiding in the back, letting them go to their deaths!"

The anger instantly spiraled out of control.

The burly man's eyes were bloodshot. He rushed forward, grabbed Lu Fan by the collar, and prepared to smash down with his fist, which was the size of a sandbag.

"You selfish bastard! Everyone trusted you, and you killed our people! Today I'll make you pay with your life!!"

Uncle Zhong frowned, about to step forward to stop him, but was stopped by a hand.

Looking at Lu Fan's disheveled appearance, Song Han's eyes flashed with disappointment. She said indifferently, "Forget it, just consider it that I... was blind!"

Just as the fist was about to land.

boom!

The back door was kicked open again.

Two excited voices came from the darkness: "We're back!!!"

Everyone was stunned.

Zhou Sheng and Wang Ying were covered in mud, yet they looked like strongmen.

A man carrying a bloody lump on his shoulder rushed in, panting heavily.

Seeing that the burly man was about to hit someone, Zhou Sheng threw the things on his shoulder to the ground and roared.

"Stop!! What right do you have to hit my brother Lu?!"

The burly man was stunned.

His fist, raised in mid-air, froze. He released his grip and stared incredulously at the object on the ground.

"What...is this?"

Lu Fan slowly straightened his disheveled collar, stood up, and pointed to the huge suction cup tentacle on the ground.

"These are octopus tentacles."

Then, he pointed to the incomplete shark fin next to him and sneered.

"This is you."

The burly man paused for a moment, then pointed to his own nose: "This is me?"

Lu Fan nodded seriously: "Yeah, a shark arm. Who else could it be but you?"

"puff……"

Someone in the crowd couldn't help but laugh out loud.

The burly man's dark face instantly turned a deep liver color, and his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

But looking at the two bloody severed limbs on the ground, he didn't dare utter a single word.

A ruthless person capable of taking down such a monster... who would dare mess with them?!

At this moment, Song Han and the other two also walked over quickly.

Uncle Zhong squatted down, examined the two severed limbs, and smelled the blood on them. He couldn't help but nod.

"This meat is exceptionally tough and exudes a ferocious aura...it matches the characteristics of the Octopus Shark! Young Master Song, I'm not mistaken, this is indeed that beast!"

Whoosh—!

The moment he finished speaking, the entire audience erupted in cheers.

"You really killed him?!"

"My God! How is this possible?!"

The cheers instantly drowned out the doubts from before.

Shen Qingyue stared wide-eyed at Lu Fan, covering her red lips in disbelief.

This seemingly ordinary man actually managed to single-handedly kill that sea monster?!

Could it be... that he's been playing dumb all along?!

Just then, Lu Fan cleared his throat.

He stepped forward, patted Zhou Sheng and Wang Ying on the shoulders, and gestured for everyone to be quiet.

Actually...

Lu Fan sighed, looking modest: "I was just lucky. If those two hadn't risked their lives to draw the monster's attention, creating an opportunity for me, I wouldn't have been able to succeed!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Sheng and Wang Ying were completely dumbfounded.

What are you saying, bro?!

We were almost scared to death in the hallway just now!

Just as the two were about to explain, they were surrounded by a group of burly men from the diving team.

"Well done! You're a true member of our diving team!"

"Little Zhou! You've really made something of yourself!"

"Wang Ying! We were a little loud just now, don't take it to heart! You're a heroine!"

Looking at the two young people being praised to the skies by everyone, Lu Fan nodded in satisfaction.

Being too conspicuous on someone else's turf is not a good thing.

He doesn't care about empty fame; he only wants real, tangible benefits.

"Mr. Lu, you've worked hard!"

Song Han stepped forward with a warm smile on her face: "Come on, change your clothes and go upstairs to rest. Let's talk about the payment."

……

Top floor lounge

A case of bottled water and a dozen cans of meat were neatly stacked on the table.

"This is Mr. Lu's payment!"

Song Han made a "please" gesture.

Lu Fan glanced at the supplies on the table, his brow furrowing slightly: "Where's the alloy crankshaft?"

Song Han looked troubled: "To be honest, the structure of that abandoned diesel engine is too complex, and disassembling it requires specialized tools and time. I'm afraid... Mr. Lu will have to wait another night!"

"But don't worry!"

Before Lu Fan could speak, Song Han clapped her hands.

The door opened.

Four scantily clad, hot young women walked in, each carrying essential oils and a towel, their eyes brimming with seductive charm.

"These are all former top-tier technicians from high-end clubs; their skills are first-rate!"

Song Han smiled knowingly: "Mr. Lu, please rest well here tonight and relax. The crankshaft will be yours first thing tomorrow morning!"

Lu Fan looked at the group of beautiful women and sneered inwardly.

He really is an old fox.

They're trying to use sweet talk to keep him under house arrest here and slowly assimilate him.

Perhaps the innocent version of him from his previous life would have been moved.

But now...

Since you want to play with Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, then I'll play along with you!

"Sure!"

Lu Fan casually slumped onto the sofa, put his arm around the waist of a beautiful woman, and laughed heartily.

"Since Young Master Song is so kind, then I shall gladly accept!"

You want me to stay?

Once it gets dark, I'll steal everything and run!

Let's see who can stop them!

……

quickly

Night fell, and a light drizzle began.

On the turbulent sea, a bright yellow inflatable raft is struggling to move forward!

"Hang in there, Xin Xin! We're almost there!"

Chen Ze looked at the brightly lit Song Group building in front of him, his eyes shining with surprise.