Natural Disaster Strikes: I Stockpiled Billions and Carved My Way Through the Apocalypse

The same scene has happened countless times.

Basically, all of Wei Lie's men, as long as they had a name and a relatively high status or important position, had been approached by the girls of Wujia Village.

If Wei Lie hadn't given them a heads-up beforehand, if they hadn't witnessed Lao Hou's terrible ordeal, and if they hadn't seen Li Hu and his gang's honey trap, some of them might have actually fallen for it.

Although Wujia Village is just a village, the girls raised there are all exceptionally beautiful.

In this post-apocalyptic setting, although we can't be as glamorous as before, we can still dress cleanly and neatly.

This makes one have to commend Village Chief Wu for his foresight.

He understands the power of marriage alliances very well.

Therefore, even when the young girls in the village are not getting enough to eat, they still make sure they look neat and tidy.

Otherwise, how could Li Hu have been won over by Wu Fang?

Village Chief Wu summoned the dozen or so youngest and prettiest girls in the village and said sternly, “You’ve all seen how wealthy the people on the next mountain are. They’re just a bunch of rough men; they don’t know anything about the beauty and comfort of women. Your task is to try your best to climb up to those people. Remember, once you’re surnamed Wu, you’ll always be from Wu Village! Your parents, brothers, and sisters are all from Wu Village. If you have a bright future, if you’re able to marry into a powerful family, and if you have a good life, don’t forget your relatives in Wu Village!”

“No, village chief, I will always remember my mission.” A girl quickly said, “I’ll leave my parents in your care, village chief.”

"No problem, no problem." Village Chief Wu nodded in satisfaction: "Don't worry, as long as everyone in Wu Family Village is of one mind, there's nothing we can't accomplish!"

A dozen or so girls nodded in unison, clearly having been subjected to extreme manipulation.

“Once you get to the next mountain, find out what’s going on there. It’s pointless to waste so many resources on others. It’s better to keep them for our Wu Family Village to grow and prosper.” A glint of greed flashed in Village Chief Wu’s eyes: “Whether our village can survive in this era depends on you! You are all heroes of the village.”

A dozen or so girls stood tall and proud.

The next hill.

Wei Lie found Mu Jiuyue and said with a serious expression, "That Village Chief Wu sent a lot of young women to seduce the men here."

"Isn't this normal?" Mu Jiuyue retorted. "Shouldn't you have a contingency plan?"

“I did have a contingency plan, but…” Wei Lie smiled bitterly and said, “I couldn’t stop someone from being tempted. Hogg is the oldest of my men, he’s already thirty this year. He told me that even if he knew the other party had ulterior motives, he still wanted to give it a try.”

"Try what?" Mu Jiuyue asked, puzzled.

“Six years ago, Hogg was a mercenary. He was injured in an operation. Doctors later determined that his chances of having children were very slim, but not impossible. As he got older, the hope dwindled,” Wei Lie said. “After Hogg retired, he became my bodyguard. He’s been doing this for three years. In those three years, he’s done a lot for me, which has also delayed his search for a partner.”

“There’s a woman in Wu Family Village named Wu Qinglan. She’s twenty-five years old this year. She’s pretty enough to catch Hogg’s eye, and she’s also thoughtful and gentle.” Wei Lie smiled bitterly. “Hogg said that even though he knows it’s a trap, he still wants to try and leave himself an heir.”

Mu Jiuyue didn't understand, but she respected.

Everyone thinks differently.

She absolutely has no desire for offspring.

If you can't even live your own life, why do you need descendants?

But some people live for their children; without them, life feels meaningless.

"So, what do you want me to do?" Mu Jiuyue looked at Wei Lie in confusion: "Have me persuade Wu Qinglan to leave?"

"No, no, no, how could I do such a thing?" Wei Lie waved his hand. "Although I've never been in a relationship, I know that it's not right to break up other people's relationships casually."

Wei Lie emphasized the phrase "I've never been in a relationship."

But Mu Jiuyue didn't recognize it.

Mu Jiuyue said, "You want Hogg to go to the next mountain and infiltrate their ranks?"

“How could that be? Hogg is an indispensable bodyguard of mine; he’s in charge of the entire defense of the western front,” Wei Lie denied.

"So what exactly do you want me to do?" Mu Jiuyue frowned. "Get to the point, stop dawdling!"

"I want you to help me take away a batch of important supplies." Wei Lie then told the truth: "I suspect that Wu Family Village is using a feint to deceive us. Their real goal is not to form a marriage alliance with us, but to seize our supplies."

"Is there any doubt about that? It's as obvious as a louse on a bald man's head." Mu Jiuyue rolled her eyes and said, "You're not one to take a loss lying down. So, tell me, what's your good idea?"

Wei Lie laughed immediately: "September understands me best. That's right, I plan to turn the tables on them and make the best of a bad situation. Since the people of Wu Family Village dare to scheme against us, they shouldn't blame me for scheming against their women. To be honest, I, Wei Lie, am not willing to cower on a mountaintop and live like a rat."

Wei Lie finally revealed his ambition: "Just like you said, there are warlords vying for power, so why can't I be one of them? To win people's hearts, you have to ensure your army is ever-growing. My hundred-plus men are all able-bodied young men. If I add another hundred or so women, wouldn't our descendants multiply? These are all my loyal followers. Fifteen years from now, when the apocalypse ends, I'll be holding a massive, highly cohesive force. With manpower and resources, why would I be afraid of not becoming a warlord?"

"So you've already planned to take advantage of those young women in Wu Family Village? How can you be sure that those women will be willing to abandon Wu Family Village and go with you?" Mu Jiuyue frowned and asked in return, "The severe cold disaster is coming soon. I don't think it's a good idea to have a child in such an environment."

"That's why I've come to ask for your help." Wei Lie looked at Mu Jiuyue with fervent eyes: "You'll help me, won't you?"

Mu Jiuyue did not answer.

“Of course, you don’t need to give me an answer right now. Right now, I just hope you can help me temporarily store those supplies that I don’t need but are very important. Jiuyue, you are the person I trust the most.” Wei Lie looked at Mu Jiuyue with burning eyes.

Mu Jiuyue fiddled with the lighter in her hand for a while before saying, "Wei Lie, you really have guts."

Wei Lie laughed heartily, looking at Mu Jiuyue with sincere eyes: "Because I trust my judgment, and your character is beyond doubt! Even if you part ways with me in the future, you will never embezzle a single penny of my supplies."

"Alright, since you trust me so much," Mu Jiuyue smiled, "then I'll keep it for you for now. But it's a promise, the storage fee is non-negotiable! I never do business at a loss!"