Chapter 144: The Arrival of the Flood Peak

The Poison Dragon Butterfly is extremely beautiful, with purple dragon patterns on its wings and a body of alternating purple and gold.

Its head is somewhat like that of a flood dragon, possessing huge compound eyes.

It has sickle-like arms and a long, scorpion-like tail.

It flapped its wings, and a purple halo appeared.

Purple powder fell through the air, crackling as it landed.

"Congratulations, Poison Dragon Butterfly."

Zhang Lingxue could feel what the Poison Dragon Butterfly was calling out.

Zhang Lingxue discovered with surprise that she had another Contract Slot open; she was immediately overjoyed, as such a surprise was truly wonderful.

"Ye Bai, your guess was correct. After the Huidu E evolves, it belongs to the butterfly family, so I now have two Contract Slots open, ahahaha. <(*￣▽￣*)/"

"Then congratulations, Teacher."

Ye Bai truly envied this talent of Zhang Lingxue's, though his own secondary awakening of Photographic Memory was not bad either.

At this moment, Zhang Lingxue suddenly acted coy and parted her jade lips: "Ye Bai, I have already resigned as Class Teacher."

"After the assessment is finished, I will return to Imperial Capital University."

"I will go back first to pave the way for you, and then the two of us, master and apprentice, will sweep through the entire Imperial Capital Research Institute without a rival."

"I don't plan to move the equipment here either; I will leave this Research Institute to you. After you graduate, this place will belong to Shenshan Middle School."

"This is a condition I set with the school early on."

Zhang Lingxue said with emotion; she had stayed here for a year, and the Research Institute had been built from scratch.

It was just that it could not have been done without the strong support of her grandfather.

Ye Bai shrugged his shoulders, revealing an indifferent expression, though he was actually feeling secretly excited inside.

Zhang Lingxue had actually given the Research Institute to him; although it had to be returned to Shenshan Middle School after he graduated, the area of the Research Institute was several times larger than the Breeding House.

He could conduct experiments without restraint, and there were some secrets on him that he did not want Zhang Lingxue to know.

"By the way, I heard the first flood peak is coming soon. The terrain at your Breeding House is relatively low; do you want to move your Pet Beasts here?"

Zhang Lingxue seemed to have heard some secret news from the Pet Beast Association, and she ultimately revealed some of it to Ye Bai.

By the afternoon.

Pitch-black, heavy clouds covered the entire sky like a giant black cloth.

Raindrops fell from the sky one after another, smashing onto the ground and quickly forming small puddles.

Nourished by the rainwater, the rushing river water rose rapidly, and the originally quite calm river surface began to show violent waves.

Gradually, the sound of the river water became incredibly noisy, like a thousand troops and horses galloping; the roaring rainwater surged toward the river surface like a broken dam, and the already rushing river water became much muddier.

The rain formed curtains of water falling onto the streets, and some lower-lying ground was already filled with rainwater.

Some floating debris, such as withered branches, fallen leaves, rubble, and fine stones, were washed into the river with the current.

The river water began to rise continuously, which made President Wang worry.

"The flood peak hasn't even arrived yet, but the water in the Jiaying River has actually risen."

"If a dam failure occurs, then I will be a sinner."

As the heavy rain fell, the muddy river water became even more yellow.

At this time, Secretary Liang rushed over wearing a raincoat.

"It's not good, President Wang, something has happened."

"Y sent a new email."

Secretary Liang hurriedly told President Wang the content sent by Y.

After hearing it, President Wang's expression changed.

"Y predicts that the Qianjiang section will collapse in three days. How is this possible? Our dams are repaired every year and reinforced layer by layer; how could they possibly collapse?"

"We have been watching these water conservancy projects all along."

"There must be something fishy here; let's go and take a look."

President Wang stomped his foot hard and walked toward the Qianjiang section, his steps uneven.

By the time he arrived at the Qianjiang section, senior water conservancy experts were already there with equipment, probing the dam.

From the ugly expression on his face, one could tell that the situation was not very good.

President Wang's heart sank again: "Professor Wang, what is the situation now?"

Professor Wang looked at the inspection report that had just been printed and handed it directly to President Wang.

"There are rat-type Exotic Beasts nesting in the dam."

"They have dug a huge hole inside."

"The surging river water drowned these Exotic Beasts, but the hole remained, and it is likely to cause the dam to become unstable."

"It's strange; three months ago, there was no such thing, so why did it suddenly appear?"

Since there was a problem with the dam, this water conservancy expert would also have to bear responsibility.

"Then what do you think we should do? The flood peak will appear in a while."

"If something goes wrong with this section, the higher-ups will not be happy."

"What awaits us then will be thunderous measures."

The water conservancy expert scratched his hair: "I remember you have a subordinate who has the skill to Point Ground to Steel."

"Let him reinforce these dams first, and I will think of a good solution."

"By the way, summon more Earth Type Pet Beasts, such as Rock Giants and Mud Giants, and let them form the first layer of defense."

"Only in this way can we effectively guard against risks."

"Even if the dam fails, we won't be afraid; the Rock Giants and Mud Giants will plug the gap immediately."

"Chairman Wang, Mayor Jia, I suggest we first relocate the masses living in low-lying areas."

"This way, we can spend more energy on protecting the masses, rather than searching for them."

The water conservancy expert's words were very reasonable.

Consequently, they began mobilizing citizens to relocate to the city gymnasium, and all schools were suspended without exception.

Jiaying City announced multiple places that could serve as shelters; once a flood was detected, people were to enter a Banan Suo immediately.

As for how to prevent the levee from collapsing, Ye Bai did have an idea, which was to mobilize the Sunflower army.

The number of Sunflowers currently propagating was already countless; if the Genjing Chansheng of the Sunflowers were intertwined, they could plug the collapsing parts of the levee until they were airtight.

This could better promote the Pet Beast known as the Sunflower, and also provide convenience for flood control and disaster relief.

"Sunflower Emperor, it is time for you to take the spotlight; gather your subordinates immediately and head directly to the Jiaying River."

A vast and mighty force of Sunflowers set out from Shenshan Middle School and surged toward the Jiaying River, and these Sunflowers stationed themselves near the levee.

The faint floral fragrance could alleviate people's mental fatigue, which could be considered a small benefit for the Pet Beast Masters engaged in flood control and disaster relief.

"Ye Bai, you stay in the Laboratory first; Chairman Wang has something to discuss with me."

Ever since learning that Zhang Lingxue had advanced to become a Tier 6 Pet Beast Master, Chairman Zhang had completely handed over matters related to flood control and disaster relief in Jiaying City to Zhang Lingxue.

With this Tier 6 great expert sitting in command, Chairman Wang felt much more at ease.

"Secretary Liang, report our current situation now."

The high-level officials of the Pet Beast Union watched Secretary Liang report on the work.

"Currently, the first flood peak is expected to arrive at six o'clock in the evening."

"It is said that there are special Water-type Exotic Beasts within the flood peak."

"According to news from Xijiang City, there are two types of Exotic Beasts this time; one type of Exotic Beast resembles a shrimp, and its shrimp spear is long and sharp."

"The other type is an Exotic Beast similar to a crab, and their pincers look like huge diamond hammers."

"Moreover, the levels of these two types of Exotic Beasts are not low; they are at least Tier 2 or above."

"Currently, some low-lying areas in our urban district have already been flooded, and the masses have all been relocated."

"We have already dispatched ten-person teams to specifically monitor the real-time water volume of the Jiaying River; we must minimize losses."

After Secretary Liang finished reporting, Chairman Wang spoke.

"Does anyone have any opinions on this, on how to prevent floods and resist disasters, and minimize losses?"

Everyone expressed their own views and discussed it heatedly; everyone was already very experienced in emergency warnings for responding to flood peaks.

At this moment, someone suddenly raised a question: "Chairman, what if a Poison Flood Dragon suddenly appears while we are fighting the flood peak?"

Chairman Wang's gaze fell upon Zhang Lingxue: "When a vicious dragon appears, we naturally have someone capable of dealing with it, so everyone can rest assured."

"You must know, we are Pet Beast Masters, relying on the power of Pet Beasts to contend with natural disasters."

At this time, a high-level official of the Pet Beast Union raised a hand to signal: "We should still collect some Earth-type, Ice-type, and Water-type Pet Beast Masters."

"Once there is truly a problem with the levee, we can use the skill of turning mud into stone to block the levee."

"Ice-type Pet Beasts can also freeze the water."

"Water-type Pet Beasts can help citizens escape quickly."

"As for relief supplies, we might not have time to prepare them; we can borrow a batch of supplies from the Shenhuang Group in Jiaying City."

"We will settle the account after we finish flood control."

"We will provide a guarantee in the name of the Pet Beast Union; the Shenhuang Group should lend us the supplies."

Currently in Jiaying City, only a behemoth like the Shenhuang Group could afford to provide supplies.

Shenhuang Group.

The butler opened the information sent by Ye Bai and the Pet Beast Union simultaneously with a grave expression.

"Butler, what does Ye Bai say above?"

The butler read it out word for word: "Three days later, the levee will burst, so we must prepare supplies in advance and hand them over to the people of the Pet Beast Union for flood control and disaster relief."

"This is a major matter concerning the safety of Jiaying City, so we must take it seriously."

"And the email sent by the Pet Beast Union is just here to demand resources."

Sophia smiled: "It's fine, our company is large and wealthy; giving out some resources is not worth mentioning."

"Moreover, this is a natural disaster; we must promote the reputation of our Shenhuang Group."

"To save some competitors from constantly slandering the reputation of the Shenhuang Group."

"In addition, transfer 100 million Alliance Coins to the city's public account, just say it is a donation from our Shenhuang Group; don't say too much else."

Sophia leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes to rest: "Let's store more water, and then inspect the low-lying parts of the group, and protect and take away important production equipment and important production lines first."

"To prevent people from taking advantage of the chaos to loot."

The butler nodded heavily: "I understand, I will arrange it."

"Miss, although today is the day you see Dahui, I advise you to endure it."

"Quite a few streets are already flooded, and we must pass through those streets to get to the Breeding House."

"Your safety is very important."

"The more chaotic it is, the more we must remain calm."

The butler said earnestly.

"I know, the situation is special now, so we won't go out for the time being."

"Let's go after the incident subsides."

"Let me think, what else can I buy at the Breeding House."

"I want to make Dahui happy."

The flood peak arrived, rushing out with the momentum of ten thousand galloping horses; the white, foaming water flow instantly filled the entire Jiaying River, as if tearing the entire river channel apart.

Waves slapped against the embankment one after another; a few people who couldn't stand steadily were almost swept into the spray, but fortunately, those nearby pulled them back in time, otherwise they would basically never have been found again.

"This flood peak is equivalent to an alternative kind of Beast Tide."

"But the good thing is that these Exotic Beasts only move within the river water."

The speed of the flood peak is extremely fast; often, before these Exotic Beasts can even make a move, they have already drifted far away.

As long as one can hold out through the flood peak, it is equivalent to sending those plagues away.

President Wang felt that he was getting old and had to find a successor as soon as possible to quickly vacate his position.

Ye Bai quietly arrived beside the Jiaying River, where the river water, looking like yellow mud, surged toward the lower reaches.

The Space Pelican spread its wings to shield Ye Bai from the rain.

The rain fell with a *bang, bang, bang* onto the wings of the Space Pelican.

Ye Bai watched as a dark shadow appeared on the surface of the river at this moment.

A massive shrimp-type Exotic Beast emerged from the river.

It looked just like a cooked shrimp, its entire body bright red, and it possessed a sharp bee-like stinger.

Its large pincers were like two fists, so it was also known as a Boxing Shrimp.

Just then, this Exotic Beast leaped into the air from the river water and sprang out.

Its two large pincers radiated white light; if those two pincers hit Ye Bai's head, Ye Bai's head would burst open like a watermelon.

At this moment, the Sunflower Emperor—or to be precise, a Clone of the Sunflower Emperor, a Tier 3 Sunflower—made its move.

It curled its leaves up to form the shape of a fist and swung heavily toward the Boxing Shrimp's large pincers.

A sound of breaking air came from the atmosphere; the collision between the Boxing Shrimp and the Sunflower resulted in the Boxing Shrimp being completely defeated.

The Boxing Shrimp's large pincers detached from its body and landed heavily on the ground.

It revealed an expression of disbelief; the Boxing Shrimp had never imagined that it would lose to a frail-looking Pet Beast.

At this time, the iron-hard Clone of the Sunflower wrapped itself around the Boxing Shrimp's body.

The Boxing Shrimp's body emitted *crack, crack, crack* sounds, and at the same time, large areas of cracks appeared.

Before long, a deep blue water-type crystal core was dug out by the Sunflower.

However, this battle seemed to have disturbed the Exotic Beasts lurking under the river water; more and more Exotic Beasts poked their heads out, their eyes glowing with red light, like evil ghosts from Hell.

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