Conquering the Gorgeous Goddess at the Start, Ruling the Apocalypse Thereafter

Chapter 21: The Extreme Cold Arrives

Bai Yan called out for a long time but received no response. She was a bit angry and gave a signal to the accompanying officers, indicating they should prepare to breach. Several police officers drew their guns and approached the villa's safe house. All these movements were clearly seen by the Void Crystal and the surveillance system.

Lu Ming frowned; this was troublesome. Although his safe house couldn't be breached by such a setup, being targeted by the police could still be a hassle. In truth, Lu Ming didn't want to be at odds with the police. With his sniper rifle and assault rifle, he could easily kill the officers outside. However, Lu Ming didn't do that. He had his principles... No matter what, these police officers were upholding justice for ordinary people. Lu Ming didn't want to harm them.

"Too bad they got the wrong target..." Lu Ming raised an eyebrow. "In my past life, Chen Yu massacred the entire neighborhood..." "Among his victims were parents, wives, and daughters. By taking out this scumbag, I saved many lives." "Being a good person is hard..." Lu Ming chuckled, "Even though I'm getting rid of a menace, I'm not understood." "Neighbors report me, and the police come knocking..." Lu Ming took out a bottle of red wine from his space and poured himself a glass. The rich aroma quickly filled the living room. A hint of killing intent flashed in his eyes. "Looks like I can't be a good person after the apocalypse."

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"Boss, we can't breach it!" An officer approached Bai Yan, looking a bit helpless. Bai Yan frowned, "What's the situation?" "This villa is extraordinary. The entrance and walls are integrated, with no gaps." "The external building materials are astonishingly strong... the metal hardness rivals that of the most advanced tanks..." The officer continued, "Unless we request missile bombardment, we can't breach this house..." Bai Yan fell silent. What a joke? Not to mention the time it takes to process such a request... Requesting fire support, missile bombardment? This is a residential area! There are so many civilians here, not to mention the casualties a missile strike could cause... And the property damage in this villa area—how would that be compensated?

Bai Yan gritted her teeth, "What kind of background does this Lu Ming have to possess such a high-level safe house?!" The officer thought for a moment, "Boss, there's no need to force our way in. We can post guards outside; eventually, the people inside will run out of food..." "When he comes out, we can capture him." Bai Yan pondered for a moment and sighed, "For now, that's our only option. Station two snipers to watch him. Everyone else, stay hidden outside." "If he's holed up inside, he won't be coming out anytime soon. Rotate shifts and keep watch." After making her arrangements, Bai Yan went to inspect the explosion site at Building One.

Time quickly passed into the night... It was then that the temperature began to drop noticeably. Without any warning, it started snowing. June is usually a hot season, so the sudden snowfall delighted many late-night pedestrians.

"Haha, it's snowing!" "The weather is so refreshing!"

People didn't realize that an extreme cold storm was approaching! Lu Ming checked his watch; it was past midnight... He watched the snowflakes drifting outside the window and softly said, "The apocalypse has finally arrived."

It snowed heavily throughout the night! By morning, the snow had piled up... The temperature had dropped from 30 degrees to minus 1 degree. The drastic temperature change was too much for even the well-trained officers to bear. Seeing her colleagues freezing, Bai Yan hesitated before issuing an order. "Everyone, fall back and change into warmer clothes." "This heavy snow makes it difficult for them to move. I doubt they'll come out in the next couple of days!" "We'll monitor the surveillance. If the target comes out, we'll capture him immediately." The officers nodded, "Yes, boss."

Bai Yan was undoubtedly a prodigy in the police force. She graduated from the police academy at 21 and became a team captain at 23! She could lead a team on missions... Bai Yan had no weaknesses: combat, firearms, reconnaissance, combined with her outstanding appearance and calm command skills, made her highly regarded. Before getting into the police car, Bai Yan took one last look at the villa safe house. "I will catch you..."

Lu Ming observed the situation outside through the Void Crystal. Seeing Bai Yan and the officers leave, he breathed a sigh of relief. "Slave number three, Li Mengran, is supposed to come today. It would be troublesome if Bai Yan and her team were still outside." "Fortunately, they've left..."

Looking at the thick snow outside, Lu Ming said, "A temperature drop of 30 degrees overnight..." "Heh... everyone, welcome to the apocalypse. This is just the beginning."

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Tianran Group In the president's office, Li Mengran sat across from a man with a delicate appearance. He was Gu Jie, the eldest son of the Gu Group and a long-time partner of Li Mengran. Gu Jie stared at Li Mengran, his gaze full of undisguised desire. "President Li, I didn't expect you to weather this storm..." "Mr. Gu, there's always a way out... as long as you want to find it..." Li Mengran frowned slightly. She didn't like Gu Jie's gaze; it was too aggressive. Especially after becoming Lu Ming's slave, she no longer looked at other men the same way. "President Li, you have some real skills... but how many times can you turn things around like this?" "In the end, Tianran Group is declining. Relying on the Gu Group is the best way out." Li Mengran coldly replied, "That won't be necessary, Mr. Gu. Since you've said you're withdrawing your investment..." "Then our partnership ends here. We don't need to meet again."

Gu Jie's face turned cold; Li Mengran's words were merciless. "President Li, where did you get those three billion?!" He scrutinized Li Mengran, noticing some changes in her demeanor. Underneath her cold aura was a newfound allure... This allure was unintentional, something only women who had experienced certain things exuded naturally. Gu Jie cursed silently, "You slut, did you sleep with someone else?" "I've supported you for so many years, and you kept your distance from me..."

Li Mengran calmly said, "That's none of your concern, Mr. Gu. If there's nothing else, please leave." Gu Jie sneered, "President Li, I hope you don't regret this in the future." Watching Gu Jie leave, Li Mengran felt no ripples in her heart. "Today's the day I see Master!" Thinking of Lu Ming, Li Mengran was filled with anticipation and happiness!