18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 246

Scrambling to escape was a luxury they couldn't afford. The place was exploding, like the Fourth of July fireworks.

The group behind the car witnessed the entire scene, their jaws dropping, before dispersing like a flock of startled birds.

The Hummer didn't stop. It drove straight ahead, stopping right before the spike strip. Ensuring that no one was watching, the two of them put on their bulletproof vests and helmets before stepping out of the car.

The spike strip, sturdy as it was, could make a decent trap back home. Not wanting to waste it, Stella and her companion hoisted it onto the roof of their car and secured it.

They continued to drive.

They encountered two more roadblocks, but the people were few and unarmed. Upon seeing the intimidating Hummer, they hesitated and didn't dare to surround them.

Mount Murray was about 30 kilometers away from Lincoln. They left the highway behind and slowly drove into the forest.

Along the way, they passed by ruins of old farmhouses, now devoid of any human presence.

The high and steep Mount Murray came into sight. They managed to drive the car to a flat and safe area at the foot of the mountain.

Not in any rush to get out, the group first had a meal in the car. After airing out the smell of food, they reclined their seats and went to sleep. They hadn't had a proper rest in the past few days, and they needed to recharge before climbing the mountain. Despite the seemingly deserted mountain and their bulletproof car, Stella left a small gap in the window.

If there was any rustling, Cooper could detect it immediately.

They slept soundly for seven to eight hours. Upon waking, they stretched their limbs, recharged with some food, and then geared up for the climb.

Securing the car, the three of them, along with Cooper, set off for the mountain.

Cooper had a habit of taking the lead, but with Stella's stern warning, he stayed obediently by their side, strictly following the rule of not straying more than five steps away.

The same applied to Jasper. He would not allow Rosie to leave his sight.

of countless rocks and soil. After the mega-earthquake, the safety index had

the foot of the mountain, Stella was taken aback by the sight in front of

been blocked by massive rocks

"Be careful," Jasper warned.

earthquake had occurred just over half a year ago. The structure was unstable and much more dangerous than it would be five years later. This was also why he didn't want Stella and the others to be here. In their quest for the life-saving medicine here in

somewhat worried. She didn't want to risk bringing Cooper and Rosie

few, but

worries

left the choice to them, "The mountain is very dangerous. Do you want to find a safe place to hide

was determined, "I want to follow you

glances, ultimately deciding to bring them along into

behind. The mountain path was destroyed in many places,

clear. He led

the dog's neck. If they encountered danger, she could pull everyone into the

the depths of the valley. Compared to five years later, the valley was barren and lacked greenery. Jasper was worried. Just because they found the medicine five years later, didn't

he found no sign of

reassured him, "Don't worry, we've

walking sticks, they moved aside the dead leaves and weeds, looking out for unnoticeable green

two hours of searching, Stella noticed a very short green shoot that looked very

had just sprouted. Stella

Rosie

in the excitement, barking at the

the valley upside down with caution, they found twelve Dragonlily plants in total. Unfortunately, there were none in Mount Greenwood, or else they could have split half of them with

reason why they came to Mount Murray. Back then, Jasper's group had

of the mountain, shrouded

was about 2000 meters above sea level, and the climb was especially steep. It took eight hours to reach the peak along the mountain path. This was the speed of physically fit people before the

last time, it took Jasper's group two whole