Apocalypse: Last Traveler-Chapter 402 - 381: Aftermath

The tide came again, and Luo Ping and the others rode the fish away.

The two fish once tamed by Lu Xi'an and Yao Wei seemed to have sensed their scent, and stayed at the east coast of Caiyang Mountain, playing joyfully while the other big fish carried Luo Ping and the others towards East Island.

Luo Ping and the others made several trips, delivering half of the iron sheets to East Island, crafting many iron tools, including iron pots, iron ladles, iron spatulas, and tools like hoes and shovels.

He kept the remaining half of the iron sheets, planning to bring back a blacksmith to create more tools from them. So, when returning from East Island, the team had one more person, the son of the renowned blacksmith family, Yuan Chengzhi.

Luo Ping said he had confirmed that Yuan Datie had mastered his craft and was indeed a fine blacksmith.

Yuan Datie was quite shy, speaking little after arriving at Caiyang Mountain, and he was a bit bashful when answering questions posed by others.

Lu Xi'an asked him if his family also used names like Datie, Xiaotie, and Laotie, to which he coyly replied no, saying his father named him Yuan Datie just for simplicity. His grandfather was named Yuan Chengzhi—apparently, his great-grandfather hoped he would inherit the blacksmith's aspirations and pass them on.

Lu Xi'an paused briefly, then couldn't help but praise the good name.

Afterward, Hu Xiaodong, Hu Dong, and Hu Xiaodong's grandson came by. The water-fetching duty of the Hu family had already been handed over to Hu Dong and Hu Xiaodong's son, while Grandfather Hu Xiaodong focused solely on his role as the head of the East Island Committee. This time, he only left because he heard Lu Xi'an and Yao Wei had returned to Caiyang Mountain.

He heard Yao Wei was pregnant and was very enthusiastic, specially bringing some baby items from the island, saying: "Mr. Lu, Mr. Yao, I came on short notice and didn't have time to prepare much.

"Take these as gifts for your future child. When I return, I'll buy more, have my daughter-in-law prepare, make a swaddle, find a carpenter for a crib—all these will surely be useful later.

"If you need anything else, just let me know. Also, when it's time for the birth, inform me. East Island has experienced midwives. They are excellent. Anyone on the island needing delivery goes to them.

"I'll bring someone over to help deliver the baby for Mr. Yao, ensuring a smooth birth."

Lu Xi'an said, "That's really very kind of you. I was worrying about what to do, and now I can rely on you."

Luo Ping nodded, saying, "That's good, that's good. I was considering bringing people from home, but if you have midwives on East Island, I won't have to worry.

"You're close and probably using skills passed down from the old world, more professional than our attempts. You're more reliable."

Thus, the matter was settled.

After the tide receded this time, Luo Ping and the others stored supplies at Caiyang Mountain and headed south towards Jiannan City.

When they returned, it was a month later. During that month, the tide had gone and returned. Chairman Hu Xiaodong indeed brought a crib, swaddle, and mattress for Lu Xi'an and Yao Wei.

And Yao Wei's belly had grown significantly. Chai Xin couldn't help touching it, feeling the baby's movements, joyfully saying, "Kicked me, the baby kicked me! So strong!"

Indeed, how could a Type A Neo-Human baby not be strong?

During this time, Gou was entirely used by Lu Xi'an as a medical check tool, repeatedly scanning and checking Yao Wei, confirming the baby was fine, so Lu Xi'an and Yao Wei could be at ease.

Lu Xi'an touched Yao Wei's belly daily, feeling the fetus's response, always filled with warmth and excitement.

At night, he would hum lullabies beside Yao Wei's belly, like "The Snail and the Oriole," "My Little Donkey," "Planting the Sun," and lullabies for comforting the baby to sleep.

Yao Wei said these songs were beautiful, more pleasant than before. Lu Xi'an thought it must be an expression of maternal instinct.

However, the fetus seemed to really like these lullabies. When Lu Xi'an sang, the belly would churn vigorously, and Lu Xi'an couldn't help but marvel at the baby's strength—indeed, the remarkable Type A Neo-Human.

The sentiment was exactly the same as Chai Xin's.

While Chai Xin was speaking with Yao Wei, Lu Xi'an brought up something else with Luo Ping: "When we went to hunt down Yao Wei's enemy, we encountered Yao Wei's father, Yao Huo..."

"Ah! He's alive?!"

Luo Ping was astonished. He knew Yao Huo. Back in the Healing Village downstream of Guanhai River, Lu Xi'an shared Yao Huo and Ye Wenxin's methods with Luo Ping and the others, explaining their origin.

After their revenge battle, Lu Xi'an gathered Luo Ping and the others to collect the spoils without mentioning these matters.

Previously, when Luo Ping and the others first arrived at Caiyang Mountain, Lu Xi'an spoke of his teacher, Luo Zheng, leaving Luo Ping somewhat gloomy, so Lu Xi'an didn't bring up other topics.

Now, returning from the south, Luo Ping seemed to have adjusted his mood. Lu Xi'an didn't ask about the Mushroom Eater's cottage in Jiannan City but knew the outcome.

Now, both silently agreed not to mention it, allowing Lu Xi'an to bring up Yao Wei's father, Yao Huo.

"Yes, he's in East Sea City, at the National Emergency Disaster Relief Command Center, you know?"

Lu Xi'an said.

Luo Ping nodded, "I know. When we were at the base, didn't the AI mention it? It also said there was power there. I always thought we'd need to strengthen ourselves before checking it out.

"But without strength, it's risky. I'm afraid it might already be occupied, and we'd be sending ourselves to our deaths.

"I really didn't expect, Yao Wei's father to be there?!"

"Yes, and the mess in the south, it's all connected to him."

Lu Xi'an explained the whole story to Luo Ping.

Yao Wei listened, then after a while, said, "Unbelievable..."

"It surely is, unbelievable."

Lu Xi'an nodded, and continued, "However, after engaging with him and his second daughter, Yao Sisi, we felt they seemed fine, at least like Lu Shou could be.

"Also, we're all marked, which means we're already exposed in their eyes. There's no need for secrecy anymore; we could try reaching out to them.

"If you're able to establish communication and cooperation, it might accelerate our development."

Luo Ping nodded, "Alright, I'll try contacting them when I return."