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."

meters, was now 3.3 meters.

Arcadia was

matter what, today's deal was particularly worthwhile, much larger than the accumulated volume increase over this period. This trip to Swan Hill was going to

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

than late, otherwise, all the good stuff would be taken by

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

no objections, but her Arcadia couldn't hold living things,

a problem. Rabbits bred too fast, and now there were dozens of them, almost eating Stella out of

several female rabbits

of Smoky and

went downstairs to find the Moore family and asked Amber to help for a while, "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

eat meat? But it required 4 pounds of grain to exchange for 1 pound of meat. "Stella, if the dried goods are

Arcadia and left it in 1803, and left a water tower for the Moore family, "We may not be back for a while, so you can use it if you need." After making arrangements, she went upstairs to pack. She put all the valuables into Arcadia, leaving only

large cardboard boxes, "Stella, you

surprised,

"Bombs."

were about a dozen in each box, which looked rather crude

to know if there was

boxes. Inside were sealed pottery. A while ago, the two had collected a batch from a

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

explained, "These are

was the end of the world; otherwise, they

Stella

"There are those who collect protection fees on the road, so bring

had Austin warned her, but Monkey had also mentioned that some

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

woke up the Cooper and Rosie. They brushed their teeth, washed their faces, and changed into old, dirty clothes. Better safe than sorry, Stella used her make-up skills to disguise everyone as scruffy and unkempt, then put