18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 233

Chapter 233

The herbs that Jasper and his team were sent to look for were likely rare, or on the brink of extinction due to natural disasters. Stella, always one to prepare ahead, looked at him with an urgency that couldn't be ignored, but Jasper remained silent.

He...he'd forgotten.

The names of the herbs weren't easy to remember. Especially with a professor leading the team, they were merely carrying out the escort mission at that time. Ten years had passed, a lot of things had faded from his memory, let alone the rare herbs.

"I can't remember the names, but I think I'd recognize them if I saw them."

What could Stella say to that? Thanks a bunch!

Oh well, she'd just cross that bridge when she got there.

She had hoarded air filters and face masks. With some nourishing food and drink to support her lungs and liver, she should be able to endure through it. "Did you get sick back then?"

Jasper nodded. "I had a good constitution. I got infected later. I held on for two months before the medicine arrived."

Stella felt a chill down her spine. "Did you cough up lung matter?"

Afraid to scare her, Jasper thought for a moment. "No."

...

The heatwave was ending, temperatures dropping day by day.

When the temperature dropped to 45 degrees, Stella finally felt a sense of happiness and relaxation.

Rosie and Cooper felt the same, their spirits lifted, no longer drenched in sweat all day.

The refugee camp moved away. Some went to work in the agricultural institute, rebuilding and replanting. The rest went to Hope Bay to join the rebuilding project.

bonus points. It was tough, the wages weren't much, but rebuilding meant hope, a new light

they, who had experienced the 60 degree heat,

were waiting for them? They could only try their

...

much thought, Mark

the community are facing problems that I've been unable to solve. Do you have any solutions?" Jasper replied politely, "What is

ocean was infected with the ancient virus, no

the extreme heat, so we consume a lot of salt.

main issue was the physical discomfort. Symptoms included

immediately hoarded their stock, refusing to sell. The market price had risen

long time if used sparingly. People could still afford it if they tightened their belts. However, the merchants were selling in bulk, hoarding the rest to increase the price. Mark had approached several second-hand dealers, negotiating to buy

requested 30 pounds

drought and high temperatures, the yield wasn't good. It wouldn't last until the next harvest, let alone

to ask if Jasper had any ways to get

a moment. "I do know a couple of second-hand dealers, but I'm not sure if they sell salt. I'll ask and get

Mark thanked him profusely, then added, "If they don't have salt, could you ask

If they could get some vegetable seeds or anything

guaranteeing success. Even so, it

Mark's request for salt. "I didn't promise him anything. I wanted to see if you could

several thousand pounds of sea salt, but

moment.

over a hundred people in Eastwood Eden. Even if everyone wanted some, a

well as the one that they collected along the way. Arcadia had several tons of refined salt, so the

of Eastwood Eden had nothing that Stella

had also planned ahead, hoarding a lot of salt and seafood before the tsunami. The wealthy would never lack money if they had the means. So, sea salt only had value

It was impossible for her to give it away for free, but how much grain to exchange

oo much grain and they'd feel reluctant. Too little and aside from whether

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