The apocalypse struck, and I became a druid.

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"It's the outskirts of Dashi Village!" Xu Ming said happily, wiping the rain off his face.

Although we occasionally encounter monsters here, they are weaker than those in the outer waters.

Most of them are crocodile lizards and the like.

Han Ning stood at the bow of the boat, scanning the land ravaged by the flood.

Collapsed houses, floating furniture debris, and utility poles half-submerged in the water... a scene of utter devastation.

Looking at the collapsed houses around him, he vaguely remembered them.

He rarely came here before, but he came here once to eat at a street food stall when he was entertaining friends from out of town.

"The agricultural university seems to be located in the northern part of Dashi Village..."

Han Ning muttered to himself.

He remembered that in the northern part of Dashi Village, there was an undergraduate institution called Bailu Agricultural and Forestry University.

Agricultural and forestry universities are very likely to have seed banks.

As a druid, the importance of the seed bank to him is self-evident.

This is a key resource for future food security, plant optimization, and even the potential cultivation of special crops.

However... the direction of the Agricultural and Forestry University is completely opposite to that of returning to Biyun Resort.

"Since we're already here, why don't we go over there?"

"Old Xu, change course."

Han Ning gave the order without hesitation.

"Northwest direction, towards Bailu Agricultural and Forestry University!"

"Agricultural and Forestry University? I see, I've been there once."

Without the slightest hesitation, Xu Ming began to calculate the water flow and wind direction, and started turning the heavy rudder.

The massive ship "Wind Chaser" slowly turned on the water, breaking away from the main fleet's route and heading northwest.

In the bridge of the fleet behind, Chairman Wu saw the "Wind Chaser" make an unusual turn, immediately leaned out the window, and shouted:

"Mr. Han Ning! What's going on? Why did you change course?"

His voice quickly faded into the wind and rain.

However, Han Ning was an extraordinary being with amazing hearing, and he still heard Chairman Wu's question.

Han Ning's voice came through the wind and rain: "I'm going to the Agricultural and Forestry University to pick up some things. It has nothing to do with you. You can continue on your way as planned."

"Agricultural and Forestry University?"

President Wu, recalling Han Ning's method of releasing the vines, guessed what was going on.

"Understood, Mr. Han Ning. Please be careful!"

Chairman Wu didn't ask any further questions and immediately gave orders to the fleet.

"Attention all vessels! Maintain course, destination: original rendezvous point! Accelerate!"

There are many of them, and they need to be taken care of in many ways.

The fleet urgently needs to find a relatively safe anchorage for a comprehensive overhaul, and the crew also needs rest.

They don't have the same strength as Han Ning, and going to the Agricultural and Forestry University with him now would not only be of little help, but might also cause additional losses.

Returning to a safe area to rest and recuperate is the most urgent task.

In the murky rain outside Dashi Village, the fleet split into two.

Under Xu Ming's control, the "Wind Chaser" cut through the murky water and headed towards Bailu Agricultural and Forestry University.

The further northwest you go into Dashi Village, the clearer the outlines of the city's buildings become, and the water level drops at a visible rate.

The deep water area that used to easily submerge the bottom of the ship gradually disappeared, replaced by shallow water areas filled with various kinds of garbage and furniture debris.

Xu Ming stared intently at the water, his brow furrowed, constantly making subtle adjustments to the course to avoid the cars half-submerged in the water, the billboard frames, and the low walls.

"Boss, the water depth is dropping rapidly, it's less than three meters... In the area ahead, the underwater parts are all collapsed houses and street facilities, the water depth is probably less than two meters."

“The ‘Wind Chaser’ has a draft of nearly two meters and is currently fully loaded. If it goes any further, it could run aground at any time.”

"Stop the ship," Han Ning ordered decisively.

Chapter 67 Rescuing and Asking for Directions

Xu Ming immediately slowed down and maneuvered the sailboat to a relatively open area of ​​water.

"The straight-line distance from here to the Agricultural and Forestry University should be less than 300 meters."

Xu Ming estimated the location.

"But the water ahead is too shallow, the boat can't pass."

"Old Xu, you, Yu Na, and Xue Bing stay on the boat. I'll go by myself."

By leaving the snow cakes here, they can maintain a mental link and know immediately what's happening here.

"When will you be back?" Yu Na asked, frowning, upon hearing that Han Ning was leaving temporarily.

"If things go smoothly, it will be within an hour. If not, I will be back as soon as possible."

Han Ning glanced at the gloomy sky.

"Boss, you go ahead, I'll keep an eye on things here." Xu Ming nodded to Han Ning, leaned against the railing, and said weakly.

"Roar!" Snowcake also indicated that she would protect them.

"Well, see you later."

Han Ning took off his coat, leaving him only in a close-fitting vest, trousers, and a waterproof backpack containing an empty burlap sack.

A faint bluish halo appeared, and the skin on both sides of the cheeks twitched, revealing a pair of gill slits covered with a transparent membrane.

"Pfft!"

He jumped into the murky water.

Obtaining seeds is the top priority on this trip to the Agricultural and Forestry University.

If all goes well, he would also like to find a professional who is well-versed in agriculture.

Although he was a druid, he had very little knowledge of cultivating various crops.

He knew nothing about how to improve soil fertility, how to plant crops scientifically, or how to increase yield.

Having an agricultural assistant would definitely maximize the harvest.

The school has the best teachers and the students are also passable.

Secondly, in addition to an agricultural assistant, he also wanted to find a shipbuilder.

The reason I chose this profession is because I'm considering the possibility of needing to expand the space on the ship in the future.

These laymen were completely clueless about expanding their fleets; they needed a professional.

From then on, Xu Ming and the shipbuilders were responsible for the navigation, maintenance, and expansion of the ships.

He and his assistant were in charge of planting crops and providing food; they were the best.

"Sigh, it seems like there's not much use for internet industry workers who travel to the apocalypse..."

Feeling a little down, Han Ning swam quickly towards the Agricultural University.

……

"Huff...huff...Jun...I...I really can't run anymore..."

The murky sewage reached above my chest, and was icy cold.

The girl's face was deathly pale, her lips were purplish-black, and every time she lifted her leg, it was as if she were dragging a thousand-pound burden.

Debris floating in the sewage kept hitting her body, her long hair was wet and stuck to her face, and every breath seemed to consume all her strength.

She clung tightly to a lamppost that was protruding from the water, her body trembling uncontrollably.

A few steps ahead, two more figures were floating about.

A large gash was cut open on one person's right arm, the wound hastily bound with only a tattered T-shirt, from which dark red blood was constantly seeping out.

He used his functional left arm to desperately hold onto a companion who was almost unconscious.

"Don't talk nonsense!" Ah Jun gasped for breath, his expression panicked as he looked around.

"We've...we've come this far...hang in...they!"

He turned around abruptly, and beneath the murky water, several twisted shadows were cutting through the current at an alarming speed, closing in on them.

The figures were humanoid, their bodies covered in slippery, dark green scales, with webbed fingers, flat heads, and mouths filled with fine, sharp teeth. Their bulging eyes gleamed with ferocity.

"Quick! Run!" Ah Jun exclaimed anxiously.

He used all his strength to try to push the girl and her companion toward the lamppost.

But the girl was already exhausted, and her arms were so sore that she couldn't lift them.

His companion was completely limp in his arms, like a lump of mud.

Wow!

Several splashes of water erupted less than two meters away from them.

Two ferocious mermen burst out of the water and leaped in front of the three, blocking their path.

Instead of attacking immediately, they let out strange "hehehe" laughs, like cats playing with mice, their bulging fish eyes scanning the three prey waiting to be slaughtered.

The third fishman silently slithered into the sewage beneath the girl.

A scaly, withered claw emerged from the sewage and gripped the girl's slender ankle.

"what!"

The girl let out a piercing scream as the immense pulling force ripped her off the lamppost.

He was dragged backward and fell heavily into the water, the filthy sewage filling his mouth and nose.