[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-apocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem":3,"chapter-apocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-apocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-chapter-498":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Apocalypse Descent: Farming with My Harem",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},100039,141,"Chapter 498: 225: Storm Arrival and Business Opportunity! (5600)_2","apocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-chapter-498",498,"\u003Cp>Chapter 498: Chapter 225: Storm Arrival and Business Opportunity! (5600)_2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>four or five lighthouses stood tall in the snowstorm, guiding the subjects who had ventured out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the light ahead, smiles of delight appeared on everyone’s faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This feeling was indescribable, like returning home after a day of running around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To everyone, this territory was their safe haven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blom was so excited that he waved his arms, but the wind was too strong for Cao Xing to hear what he was saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they arrived at the foot of the city wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city gate was wide open, and everyone filed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They returned to the territory safely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment they reentered the territory, everyone felt the howling cold wind abruptly diminish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The snowflakes covering the sky fell within the territory and were quickly melted by the heat emitted from the level-15 Melting Furnace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if this place was a world separate from the endless snowstorm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blom laughed: “Haha, our territory is as magical as ever. We don’t have to worry about the threat of the storm now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there was no one outside the territory at that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had all followed Cao Xing’s orders and hid inside the constructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing quickly gave orders: “Eliza, take these new members and arrange a place for them to rest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chuchu, go find your mom and then stay in a room without coming out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone else, return to your own rooms.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the orders, everyone moved to comply and quickly dispersed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing led Liu Muxue directly to the door of the Lord’s Hut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoosh—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the door to the hut was opened, the warmth inside rushed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them swiftly slipped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Cao Xing slammed the door of the Lord’s Hut shut with a ‘bang.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, the stormy world outside was sealed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing exhaled heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whew… Glad to be back at last!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Liu Muxue remarked softly: “Yes, this weather was truly frightening…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Traveling through the storm just now, that sense of overwhelming confusion, not being able to see the way forward, was nearly despair-inducing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with the terrifying wind, if one were blown away, the consequences would be unimaginable, leaving one feeling insignificant against nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Cao Xing was a Fourth Rank in strength, he wasn’t confident about surviving in such a blizzard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, as they returned to the room, he finally gained a strong sense of security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged glances and then burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing noticed that Liu Muxue’s head was piled with thick snow, making it look like a hat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His own shoulders and head were also similarly covered with snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Muxue brushed the snow off her head first, then stood on tiptoe to brush the snow off Cao Xing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the room was only 8°C.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no help for it—the howling gales outside had taken away much of the heat, and the temperature was too low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Cao Xing’s Lord’s Hut was equipped with a stove and heating pipes, it could only barely maintain a comfortable temperature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was tolerable; after all, the temperature here was on the positive side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Survivors would have it worse, probably once again experiencing the terrifying cold they first encountered upon arriving in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Muxue, noticing Cao Xing’s frozen-red hands and cheeks, said softly: “Axing, I’ll go run some hot water. You can have a hot bath soon, all right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing nodded, “Sure, thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a gentle smile, Liu Muxue turned and headed into the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Splash…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of water flowed continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, the beautiful figure poked out her head and said: “Axing… the water is ready…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can come over now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing responded, moving toward the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, the room was steaming, with a large wooden tub in the middle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dazhuang had thoughtfully made them a wooden tub for bathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the wooden tub held half a bucket of hot water, and a few pink petals floated on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing chuckled, “Muxue, where did these petals come from?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Muxue bowed her head slightly, embarrassed, and said, “I saw them in the forest today. I thought these wildflowers looked pretty, so I picked a few.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Axing… let me help you with your bath…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was soft, her cheeks slightly flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing nodded, then opened his arms, letting Liu Muxue help remove his clothing and armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped into the water first, instantly feeling the warm temperature driving away the chill from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whew…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing exhaled and said with a smile, “You know, taking a hot bath on a snowy day like this is really nice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Liu Muxue also let a smile appear on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she gently removed her Ice Dragon Battle Armor, revealing her fair skin and perfect figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Splash…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Muxue also entered the tub, moving behind Cao Xing and wrapping her arms tightly around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Cao Xing felt only the warmth of the hot water and the softness against his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Axing… is the water temperature okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, it’s just right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s good then…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Liu Muxue began gently scrubbing Cao Xing’s back, her soft hands moving over his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her movements seemed slightly awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Muxue had no experience washing others, but she tried her best to make Cao Xing comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it was unclear if it was intentional or not, but while scrubbing Cao Xing, Liu Muxue’s hand gradually moved to his leg area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Muxue seemed to touch something unexpected, and her fair shoulder gave a slight shiver, her brows and eyes carrying a hint of shyness.\u003C\u002Fp>",968,"2026-05-28T19:24:00.560Z","2026-06-01T04:28:50.701Z",1,"novelbin.me","eb9a1cac9b75acd7f156a82068cd87a06f95b5a719ea86d08e7f88ad6f119721","apocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-chapter-499","apocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-chapter-497",1544,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-cover.jpg"]