Chapter 150: Struck Gold!

In the dark underground cave nestled within layers of rocky strata, Luo Feng smiled as he chatted with his brother.

“It’s good that you’re safe.”

“By the way, Brother, I’ve recently looked into the Australian continent online. They say it’s one of the three most dangerous places in the world now, filled with countless powerful beasts. I even saw some videos of the continent—those beasts in the videos looked really formidable…”

Hearing his younger brother’s words, Luo Feng chuckled and replied, “Don’t worry. To me, those beasts are as easy to deal with as slicing melons and vegetables.”

Back when he was hunting in the wilderness, his parents and younger brother had already been very worried about him. Now that he was in Australia, Luo Feng didn’t want his family to worry too much, so he thought it better to sound more capable than he actually was.

Of course…

In reality, those beasts were indeed nothing more than a simple task for him.

“Luohua, how are things going with your girlfriend recently?” Luo Feng asked.

“Not bad,” came the slightly reluctant reply from his brother over the phone, “It’s just that I can’t meet Xiaonan.”

“Don’t rush. Be patient,” Luo Feng comforted him.

Luohua understood, “I know. Actually, Xiaonan has it even harder than me.”

Since Luohua’s suicide attempt by drowning, the couple had grown even closer. However, one thing was certain: Xiaonan’s parents forbade their daughter from being with Luohua. In their eyes, they would never allow their daughter to marry a disabled man confined to a wheelchair.

But the one who truly suffered the most was Xiaonan herself.

On one hand, she had to deal with her parents.

On the other, she had to soothe Luohua, fearing he might lose hope again.

“Luohua,” Luo Feng spoke up.

“Hmm?” His brother’s voice was low, clearly burdened by thoughts of Xiaonan.

“By the end of this year, I will obtain a vial of the Water of Life,” Luo Feng said.

…

Back in Jiangnan Base City, in Yangzhou’s Mingyue residential complex, Luohua sat alone in his room, in his wheelchair, speaking to his older brother on the phone.

“What?” Luohua was stunned.

“By the end of this year, I’ll bring back a vial of the Water of Life. At that time, you, my younger brother, will be able to stand again.”

Luohua was stunned into silence.

Stand again?

Stand?

“I can stand again?” Luohua trembled in his wheelchair, his face flushed with excitement as he stammered, “Brother, are you saying this will happen this year? But you previously said the Water of Life is only occasionally available at auctions, and it’s not something you can buy even with money. You’re sure now?”

Luo Feng’s voice came through the phone, “Luohua, the Water of Life isn’t as rare as you think.”

Luohua was taken aback.

“The current scarcity of the Water of Life is merely a trick played by the American government. Don’t worry, I will definitely get my hands on it,” Luo Feng said confidently, “Just leave this to me!”

“The American government’s trick?” Luohua was stunned.

America was one of the five great powers of the world, standing alongside nations like China and Russia. Yet his brother spoke of the government’s schemes so casually, as if he were utterly confident.

“You can also tell Xiaonan,” Luo Feng continued, “Tell her… that soon you will have legs again and be able to walk like a normal person.”

“Brother, weren’t you the one who said to keep it a secret?” Luohua was startled.

Luo Feng had once said that revealing the Water of Life and the large sum of money might put him in mortal danger.

“There’s no need to keep it a secret anymore,” Luo Feng replied. Now that Li Yao was hunting him in Australia, what was there left to hide? And if Luohua shared the news with Zhen Nan, she would feel less pressure. Luo Feng was worried about one thing—

Would Zhen Nan change her heart?

Perhaps out of gratitude for Luohua’s suicide attempt, she had stayed by his side.

But such gratitude wouldn’t last forever. If the pressure from her parents grew too great over time, she might change her mind. It was only a possibility… but Luo Feng didn’t want that to happen. Knowing his younger brother, Luohua might not survive another heartbreak.

So, he decided to let Zhen Nan know that Luohua had a bright future ahead.

Nowadays in China, many girls from low-income families dreamed of marrying rich men—men who could afford their own homes. The best way for men to keep their lovers was to earn enough money so their girlfriends wouldn’t be tempted by wealth, because their boyfriends already had it.

Same principle…

Letting Zhen Nan know that Luohua had a promising future would prevent her from wavering.

“Luohua, tell Xiaonan that one day you will walk hand in hand to face her parents,” Luo Feng encouraged.

The call ended.

Luohua remained seated in front of his laptop for a while before initiating a video chat with Xiaonan.

“Xiaonan, Xiaonan.”

Sitting before the computer, the screen lit up with a video chat window. It was Xiaonan’s face. Since it was already August and summer vacation, Xiaonan had been mostly at home, giving them more time to chat.

“What’s wrong? You look so excited,” Zhen Nan smiled sweetly.

“Xiaonan, my brother said… by the end of this year, I will be able to stand again with my own legs,” Luohua said excitedly.

“What!” Zhen Nan was stunned.

“I said, by the end of this year, I will stand like a normal person. I will be able to walk, to accompany you to the park, to go shopping, to eat at restaurants,” Luohua said, his eyes brimming with tears.

“Really?” Zhen Nan couldn’t believe it.

“Yes,” Luohua nodded eagerly, “My brother has even met and spoken with Hong, the number one warrior in the world. There are some rare treasures in this world.”

Zhen Nan had always known that modern science couldn’t regenerate lost legs, but she also knew that her boyfriend’s older brother was a mysterious and extraordinary figure. Now she heard that he had even met Hong, the strongest warrior in the world.

Perhaps he really had some miraculous means.

“One day, I will hold your hand and walk to your parents’ house,” Luohua said.

“Okay,” Zhen Nan nodded tearfully.

No one could know how much pressure she had endured.

After Luohua’s suicide attempt, their relationship had become public knowledge, and whispers followed her everywhere. Though she remained firm in her heart, the gossip still hurt.

At last… she could finally hold her head high.

…

Luohua sat quietly in front of his laptop, the chat with his girlfriend long over.

“My fate has really changed,” Luohua murmured, hearing faint car horns from outside. This was the base city—prosperous, bustling, and safe. Meanwhile, his older brother was in Australia, one of the three most dangerous places on Earth.

Two brothers, in different worlds.

And his older brother had already risen to the upper echelons of this world, speaking casually of the “American government” and discussing billions as if they were pocket change.

“Brother… thank you,” Luohua silently thought.

…

In the mysterious Fog Island, one of the most enigmatic places on the Australian continent—one of Earth’s three most dangerous regions.

Deep within the underground cave layers of the island.

The cave was pitch black, barely illuminated by the faint glow of Luo Feng’s communication watch. The dim green light barely outlined the silhouette of Luo Feng, who sat cross-legged in meditation. Time passed… no one could tell how long.

In the darkness, Luo Feng opened his eyes.

“Good, my arm feels much better now,” Luo Feng swung his left arm. The once broken limb had mostly healed.

“I wonder if Li Yao died in the lake or came to Fog Island.”

He checked his watch—it was already past three in the afternoon.

“I should go up and check. I can’t stay underground forever,” Luo Feng thought. With a thought, three streams of light began to rotate, forming a sharp cone that pierced through the upper rock layers. Luo Feng raised his hands above his head, following the three flying blades upward in a swift motion!

Whoosh~~~

Luo Feng’s skin was now tougher than diamond, his body barely entering the lower War God level, but even armor-piercing bullets from a sniper rifle couldn’t scratch him. His hands were sharper than steel cones, and with three flying blades clearing the way, it was even easier.

Straight up!

Of course, Luo Feng intentionally deviated slightly from the original path he had taken to descend underground. He didn’t want to pop up and immediately be attacked by the Tree King of Willows.

“Ahhh!” A faint cry of pain came from the surface. The soil transmitted sound well, and a War God’s hearing was extraordinary.

“This is a human voice?” Luo Feng’s eyes lit up. “Could there be someone else on Fog Island?”

“Li Yao!!!”

Luo Feng immediately thought of him.

Swoosh!

Luo Feng didn’t dare to move too fast. The closer he got to the surface, the slower he went. His mental energy already spread out to a radius of 80 meters. Silently, Luo Feng emerged from the ground, hidden in a patch of wild grass.

“Strange,” Luo Feng’s eyes immediately locked onto the distant figure of Li Yao in black.

Li Yao’s face was pale, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, but his eyes burned with an eerie light.

“Spit!”

“Spit!”

Li Yao spat out two mouthfuls of blood, his eyes fixed on the nine massive willow trees in the distance. Luo Feng couldn’t help but think, “So Li Yao has encountered the strange willows and suffered losses.”

“It’s me, Vinna!” Li Yao spoke excitedly into his communication watch.

“Yao, what’s wrong?” Vinna asked.

“We’re rich! We’re rich! The island I’m on is filled with endless wealth and treasures! I’ve already discovered more than twelve Spirit Sprouts of plants!” Li Yao could hardly contain his excitement.