18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 163

A massive truckload of ice cubes was all set to be picked up at five sharp. Monkey and his crew, fearful of melting, had even prepared insulated boxes.

They agreed to meet not far from their previous saltwater trading spot. Stella drove around from another location.

Austin personally brought over the diamond raw stone, roughly the size of a basketball. One corner was cut open, revealing a glassy sheen. Its texture was finely pure and flawless.

Such high quality was a first for Stella. If it wasn't for this catastrophe, she wouldn't even have the chance to admire it up close, let alone hold it.

She scrutinized it carefully, then stuffed it into her giant backpack.

After storing the gemstone in Arcadia for a while, Stella examined Arcadia with her consciousness, her eyeballs nearly popping out.

Wow, it was huge! Really huge! She didn't have an estimate about how much bigger Arcadia got yet.

Stella instantly snapped back, "Austin, can you find more gemstones of this quality for me?"

Austin chuckled, "There's definitely stock, but it's all in the hands of the wealthy. You have precious water resources. Why would you worry about not being able to trade for good stuff? When you return from Swan Hill, we will continue our partnership. By then, even if you wanted the moon, I would find a way to get it for you."

Stella was overjoyed, "Thanks for your help during this time, Austin. See you again."

Austin also enjoyed working with the two. They were capable, reliable, and even reminded him of someone following him during their previous deals. Moreover, with the water they provided, he had met many high society individuals recently, and his business had grown. Back home, Stella brought Jasper into Arcadia.

Jasper took a quick survey, "Added about 1000 square meters."

"Not just that." Stella gestured for him to look up.

Jasper looked at the ceiling, and after a while, he said, "The ceiling's higher."

tape measure and found that the ceiling, which was originally 3 meters, was now 3.3 meters. Only the first floor had changed; the other floors remained

was

increase over this period. This trip to Swan Hill was going to be a big one. With the ongoing heat

capital to enter the base, so they could only migrate towards the coast. Sea water was still water. Where there was water,

was better to stock up early than late, otherwise, all the good stuff would be taken

running out of food, but the local government was also running short. They couldn't possibly miss this opportunity. All

her Arcadia couldn't hold living things, "What

was a problem. Rabbits bred too fast, and now there were dozens of them,

several female

made a tough decision and put all of Smoky and Snowy's grandchildren and great-grandchildren down

"We're planning on taking a trip to the coast, and we're not sure when we'll be back. Do you need anything?" The Moore family was free

asked them to bring back some salt. As for dried seafood, who wouldn't want to eat meat? But it required 4 pounds of grain to exchange for 1 pound of meat. "Stella, if the dried goods are cheap, please get us a

for the Moore family, "We may not be back for a

out two large cardboard

was surprised, "What are

"Bombs."

opened the boxes. There were about a dozen in each box, which looked rather crude at first glance. So these

to know if there was

he brought out two more large cardboard boxes. Inside were sealed pottery. A while ago, the two had collected a batch from a

take care of his need to go to the bathroom, not realizing they

"These

of the world; otherwise, they would be

guys, Stella felt

same time, Jasper reminded, "There are those who collect protection fees on the road, so

remembered. Not only had Austin warned her, but Monkey had also mentioned that some people had set up roadblocks,

resistant at heart, but considering the purpose of this trip, she still took a few bags

woke up the Cooper and Rosie. They brushed their teeth, washed their faces, and changed into old, dirty clothes. Better safe than sorry, Stella