18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 202

It had been over a half month since the interview, and Mark assumed the two wouldn't show. He felt a twinge of regret. He could see that these two young men had some chops, and the neighborhood was in dire need of such people. But then, out of the blue, they showed up.

Driving into the neighborhood, Mark personally showed them around the houses.

"We have plenty of vacancies here. The houses in Phase One are all fully furnished, but the lower floors are occupied. For safety and to avoid conflicts with the neighbors, each floor is only occupied by one family. They just lock up the fire doors and it's fine. The upper floors are empty. It's very quiet, but it also tends to be hotter there. The third building in Phase Two was renovated by ourselves, so it's a bit rough, but there are vacancies on the lower floors. Would you like me to show you around?"

Stella wasn't interested in the first three buildings. "Mark, we have a dog, and it's not very convenient living in a multi-story building. Having our own space would be better for everyone. Can we check out Building 4 or 5?"

The dog weighed around 90 pounds, always wagging its tail in front of people. People were gonna drool in envy.

If it wasn't for the severe earthquake that cracked open the whole of Griffith, causing most of the buildings to collapse, Stella wouldn't have thought about moving into this neighborhood.

Mark was surprised, "Buildings 4 and 5 only have the exterior renovated, and the interiors are still in the rough state. They're not very suitable for living."

Stella insisted, "That's okay. We can do the interior ourselves."

Sensing their concerns, Mark didn't push it. "Alright, it is up to you."

Just as he was about to show them around, suddenly his walkie-talkie buzzed with an anxious voice, "Mark, Mark, those villagers are here again to seize the water source. There are more people this time than last." Immediately after, the sound of a horn rang out.

"Jasper, Stella, both buildings are unlocked. You can go up and have a look," Mark said hurriedly. "There is a little issue in the neighborhood. I need to go handle it. Excuse me."

And with that, he rushed off.

In this heat, water was the most valuable resource. It was necessary for survival, and for growing precious crops.

grow sweet potatoes, irrigated with the precious water. The crop looked ready to harvest. During this time, many residents were getting by on the sweet

even noticed several types of drought-resistant pigweed, which would thrive with just a bit of water. In the past, it was used

it up finely, it was a hundred times better than gnawing

we go see the houses

a rescue team after the earthquake and defend Eastwood Eden. He should be fine. But since we're going to live here, it wouldn't hurt to get

at a standstill. The issue was about the water

noticeably more people on

had rallied more locals. Each one armed with a hoe or a club, their faces twisted with rage. They were determined to drive out the people of Eastwood Eden. "This land was originally confiscated from our village, so the water source naturally belongs to us. You're not the owners here. Stop hoarding the water. If you know what's good

mean 'your land'? If the developer didn't pay you, would you have given

developer is gone, the land naturally belongs

argument escalated, both sides shouting at each

larger force. Hearing the emergency alarm, the residents of

elderly, and even

knives...

get one. Stella wouldn't have had a

armed. In terms of numbers and momentum,

all, the villagers had been pushed to the brink by the heat. If

was a fight for survival. People, with boodshot eyes filled with hatred and jealousy, wished

knife from his back and stabbed at Mark's heart. If they can take this man down, Eastwood Eden will crumble. After driving these people out, the water source and sweet potatoes would be theirs. Stella hadn't planned on getting involved in the conflict since they hadn't moved in yet. But seeing the knife stabbing towards Mark, she changed her

When he saw the man's sudden aggression, he sensed danger and quickly

missed, but the man

the motion of rummaging in her bag as a cover, Stella took out a crossbow from the Arcadia and shot at the man. She didn't

at the people of

loud noise echoed, making everyone's ears