I Am Cultivating in the Apocalypse

Chapter 724: Migration Destination: South Sea

Jing Shu knew that in her previous life, many dangers arose during the migration, though the military had mostly dealt with them. Standing in a different position this life, Jing Shu also had to solve some problems. Otherwise, her role as a manager would become very troublesome, and ultimately, her personal wealth would suffer.

Among the openly known and terrifying dangers were the Hulks. These creatures would eat anything, feared nothing, and were especially fond of eating humans. Bullets couldn’t kill them. Chemical corrosion was somewhat effective, but the Hulks would simply disperse, discard their burned parts, and it was over. Even bombs, particularly the physical, shrapnel-based types, were largely useless; after a short while, they would reassemble from blobs of slime.

They were a swarm of indestructible pests.

The only thing that was somewhat effective was...

Recalling this, Jing Shu shook her head, a wave of emotion washing over her. To deal with the Hulks, she had prepared many raw materials. However, she never expected they wouldn’t be needed because she had eliminated the Hulks’ old nest outright, turning enemies into allies. In any case, it was a menace removed from the populace. At least there wouldn’t be any Hulks causing harm anymore, right?

Moreover, the Hulks were currently Jing Shu’s only openly approved, mass-cultivated pets capable of appearing in public. Though they served merely as transportation for now, their Combat Power was terrifyingly high. If any reckless bandits, robbers, or other dangers appeared, the Hulks, acting as meat shields, were undoubtedly the first line of defense.

Jing Shu decided to keep Xiao Lu by her side at all times. If any danger arose, it would be the first to charge in!

Besides these two major assets, Jing Shu’s RV also had a cannon with limited ammunition acquired from Qian Duoduo. The Township Government no longer stocked this model of ammunition, so it was essential to use this cannon sparingly.

Additionally, there was a batch of RPGs and other weapons brought back from the United States, complete with ample ammunition and diverse functionalities. Jing Shu had meticulously studied their use so her family could protect themselves during the impending chaos. She had even spent 100,000 Virtual Coins to obtain legal firearm permits for her entire family. This way, each person would have a gun, and anyone daring to cause trouble or target them amidst the turmoil would be met with a hail of bullets.

The migration journey threatened to unravel the once lawful society, causing it to stir restlessly and reveal its true, primal face.

Jing Shu categorized the dangers posed by humans into several types: lone thieves, organized gangs, groups of wild men, opportunistic elites coveting her family’s resources, and Special Ability Users. Then there were the dangers from natural disasters. All these required carefully considered countermeasures. Jing Shu didn’t have three heads and six arms; for her family’s safety, she absolutely had to devise strategies for every eventuality.

Furthermore, what if someone suddenly threw a Hand Grenade at them without a word? How would she handle that?

Jing Shu was busy with all sorts of preparations, and the rest of the Jing Family wasn’t idle either, everyone contributing what they could in the remaining time. After the stunning news of the great migration was announced, all of Wu City—no, the entire nation—was thrown into shock!

Four years ago, the South Sea had transformed into a boiling cauldron, claiming countless lives and triggering the first great migration. After so many deaths, people had grown terrified of and deeply resistant to the very word ’migration’.

The South Sea, which had been as hot as a boiler four years prior, was subsequently inundated by seawater. After the waters receded, the city fell into disrepair. Its former inhabitants had resettled elsewhere, leaving the South Sea a true ghost town.

After so many years of devastation, it was likely no better than ruins by now.

And this time, the destination for Wu City’s migration was none other than the South Sea! How could this news not be utterly explosive?

This was the destination Jun Bao had settled on after nearly a month of on-site investigations and deliberation!

Many people couldn’t understand it. Huaxia was so vast; why not migrate elsewhere? Why choose the distant South Sea? One had to remember that Wu City was in the far Northwest, while the South Sea lay at the southernmost tip—a journey of thousands of miles!

Jing Shu, however, had a general understanding.

The farther north one went, the colder it became, and this trend was gradually shifting south. Even Sichuan, in the central part of the country, had already reached temperatures of negative thirty degrees. Nobody knew how much lower the temperatures would plummet, and unlike Jing Shu, they couldn’t predict the future.

If Wu City spent months migrating to a region with temperatures of negative thirty degrees, only for it to plummet to negative sixty degrees shortly after they settled... what then? Would they have to continue migrating south? Wouldn’t that be incredibly troublesome?

Currently, the daytime temperature in the South Sea was ten degrees above Zero, making it the hottest region in all of Huaxia.

If temperatures continued to fall and surrounding cities were forced to migrate, the deserted South Sea would become a prime destination, potentially the most habitable place in Huaxia. Thus, by reaching the South Sea first, Wu City would gain a crucial advantage in securing resources!

Secondly, the habitable zones capable of supporting millions had shrunk drastically, becoming far too few. If Wu City didn’t want to be disbanded, forced to contribute all its resources, and then be absorbed by other cities, there was virtually no place larger than the abandoned South Sea. Finding a location that could provide for the daily needs (food, water, sanitation), housing, production, and construction for millions of people was an immense challenge.

The South Sea was distant, true. But whether the journey was a thousand miles or three thousand, if they had to migrate, it made sense to choose the most suitable place to live. They could always return once conditions improved.

Thirdly, they would have the most autonomy in the South Sea. Once there, Wu City could essentially govern itself. If other cities or provinces were to accommodate Wu City, they would undoubtedly be assigned to third or fourth-tier abandoned cities. For the past three years, populations had been consolidated and resources centralized; villages and towns were absorbed first, then smaller cities, leaving many abandoned urban areas.

This meant Wu City would automatically be downgraded from a provincial capital to an ordinary city. It would have to abide by others’ policies—a classic case of being subservient, like living under someone else’s roof.

If it were up to her, Jing Shu would also choose the South Sea. At least the weather there wouldn’t freeze people to death!

However, the South Sea also had many drawbacks. The one that left the deepest impression on Jing Shu was the rotten corpse insects. They were superabundant, each one fattened and large, constantly crawling up from the sea in seemingly endless numbers. They were impossible to eradicate and inedible—previously one of the most useless insects. Oh, but now they were quite useful, serving as perfect feed for cultivating Hulks, which were like bottomless pits! To breed more Hulks before, she had already used up half the stored feed made from rotten corpse insects. The remainder would be just enough for the journey.Once they reached the South Sea, Jing Shu could already envision it: the entire sea would be her feed factory!

With that, they could cultivate so many Hulks... Establishing a genuine bus company would definitely be feasible. And when they eventually migrated back, it would be a triumphant return, laden with gains!