18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 172

Austin was straightforward, "Besides the Azure Heart that he gave you last time, he can offer another uncut gemstone, one that's even better than the previous one."

Surely, medicine can save lives, but it wasn't as precious as a vaccine. He could have gathered all the needed supplies on his own, but it would have been a lot of hassle. So, he preferred to extend this token of goodwill. Stella understood his logic but found the quantity a bit overwhelming. She took out a pen and adjusted the quantity of the medicine, "This is the most I can provide."

Who knew how long one could live? In case they ended up living for decades, feasting on seafood every day, both she and Jasper might end up suffering from gout. Without medicine to decrease uric acid, they might die from the pain. Having worked with Stella for a while, Austin had anticipated her negotiation. He had made sure to leave some wiggle room in the quantity. Without haggling, he agreed readily.

The next day, Stella and Jasper brought the medicine for the trade.

Three thousand pounds of dried goods had been loaded onto the luxury yacht. There was even a crew member ready to teach them how to operate it.

Jasper politely declined, "No need, I got this."

Stella was surprised. Was there anything he didn't know?

During the handover, the crew member looked as if he had been robbed blind, "This is a Riva, the Rolls-Royce of yachts. The boss bought it for over 80 million, and he never even got to ride it once before the apocalypse hit." He kept rambling, sounding like his child was being taken away.

Admittedly, the Riva yacht was opulent. From its design to its paint job, from its performance to its craftsmanship, everything about it exuded superior quality and unrivaled taste. Its interior was extremely luxurious, making it stand out among the world's yacht brands. The top-tier double-decker yacht was a favorite among royalty, celebrities, and business tycoons in the West. Now, it belonged to Stella.

Austin rushed over with the uncut gemstone. It was larger than the previous one and its color was mesmerizing. It looked like a collector's item.

If not for the apocalypse, which had overturned the value of jewels, Stella would never have had the chance to touch it. Now, it was worth a bit. But in a few years, it might not even be worth a slice of bread. Otherwise, why would the Odebergs be willing to trade it for medicine? Such shrewd businessmen would never make a losing deal.

Stella handed the prepared medicine to Austin. After verifying that everything was in order, they completed the barter.

Austin eyed the yacht enviously. If he didn't have urgent matters to deal with, he would have loved to set sail for a bit.

the cockpit, checked the controls, and started the yacht. The luxury yacht shot out like

sky was splashed with fresh blood. The yacht

yacht's railings, watching the setting sun reflect off the

the surface to snatch up small fish. The breathtaking view

Stella was embraced from behind. It was Jasper, holding her gently, "What

the distance, "Isn't the

Jasper followed her gaze. It was

his chin rested lightly on her forehead, "We might still get

filled with a hint of confusion, "Can the apocalypse end?" It was

starting. We'll wait

her early 20s, and Jasper was only a few years older. As long as they fought against the apocalypse, they

shadows. However, the weather was too hot, and their embrace

kiss, Stella laughed and quickly pushed

worried that you might need to use the yacht when I'm not around. You

Stella paused, "Alright."

the unpredictable apocalypse, who could guarantee that they would

Stella. When learning this life-saving skill, Stella was deeply focused, familiarizing herself with the controls after several tries. After grasping the theoretical knowledge, Jasper let Stella take the helm for some

steering, making

it was getting dark. Although not entirely proficient, Stella was a quick learner. As long as she stayed calm, she

cabin and pulled out a cold glass of watermelon juice to beat the heat. The sweltering weather was unbearable,

her, Jasper

stuff. She quickly found the large backpack and

drool over pictures of it,

quite so. Unable to resist the temptation, she put