It was still raining and the water level was still rising.
By now, the water level had already reached the second floor. They couldn't go down the first floor at all.
The sky was darkening too. Before this, they'd already called for help.
But now, the entire city was filled with disasters.
It was likely that no one would be able to control them.
The children were locked in a room with the animals and allowed to do whatever they wanted.
The few adults gathered together to discuss.
"Chen, we can't go on like this," Fali said worriedly. "If the water level keeps rising, we won't even have a place to stand."
If it was daytime, they might still have a chance to leave.
But after saving so many children, they basically lost the possibility of leaving.
No one could guarantee that a few of them wouldn't be washed away by the torrent with so many children in tow.
If they were washed away, should they save them or not?
If they did, there would be even more children behind them.
If they didn't? Would they just watch the children drown before them?
The adults didn't think they were that heartless. Even Haus couldn't do it.
It was already dark and the water level was rising at a terrifying rate.
All their paths of retreat were cut off.
Once the water reached the second floor of the house, they wouldn't even have a place to stand.
Of course, if it was just a place to stand, it would be a bit more difficult.
However, the waves were now hitting the villa, which made the villa dangerous.
Once something happened to the house, Chen Zhao would undoubtedly save Fali first and then the two children.
He couldn't just leave Fali alone. He had to save the children first.
Chen Zhao was willing to save them, but only if it was within his power.
"I have an idea," Haus said.
"You have an idea?" Everyone looked at Haus.
"I have a yacht at the dock," Haus said. "It's big enough and there's food inside."
"Where's the dock?" Chen Zhao asked.
"That direction. About two kilometers," Haus said.
"What do we need to do to start the yacht? Key? Or password? "
"Key, but it's hidden on the yacht."
"Mr. Chen, it's pitch black outside. The wind and rain are strong and the waves are so strong. It's still two kilometers from the dock. If you go out now, you'll die." The teacher looked at Chen Zhao worriedly.
Fali didn't speak. She just looked at Chen Zhao silently.
"Do it if you're confident."
"Okay." Chen Zhao got up and changed into his swimming trunks. Then he jumped into the water from the balcony.
The teacher rushed to the balcony, but she could no longer see Chen Zhao.
"Miss Fali, do you know how dangerous it is for him to go underwater like this?"
Fali didn't say anything. She just looked at the night sky.
"Miss Fali, did you hear what I said?" the teacher said anxiously.
"Shut up, that's my man." "If I thought my man was in danger, I would've stopped him faster than you." Fali finally scolded.
"But …" The female teacher was clearly indignant.
"I know him better than you." Fali was also worried, but she wouldn't show it.
Of course, compared to the teacher, she was more confident in Chen Zhao.
Every day, Chen Zhao would swim a few kilometers or even dozens of kilometers in Mirror Lake.
Even under such bad weather and water currents, Chen Zhao had stronger resistance.
Of course, the more important reason was that Amon was nearby.
Ten minutes, twenty minutes, thirty minutes …
Finally, a beam of light appeared on the surface of the sea.
Chen Zhao had returned. The yacht was parked in front of the villa.
Fali immediately jumped before Chen Zhao in excitement and hugged him passionately.
The teacher's face was filled with jealousy, but she didn't say anything.
Suddenly, Fali felt something sticky on Chen Zhao's back.
When she touched it, she realized that it was blood.
There was a cut on Chen Zhao's back.
"Chen, what's going on?"
"I accidentally scratched it," Chen Zhao said. "Get on the boat."
When the kids were all on the boat, Chen Zhao got off.
"Chen, what are you doing? Aren't you getting on? "
"I have something to do," Chen Zhao said. "Drive the boat out. Amon will follow you. You'll be safe."
The storm had caused billions of damage to New York City.
Of course, this had nothing to do with Chen Zhao.
Whether it was billions or tens of billions, Chen Zhao wouldn't get a single cent.
However, that thing had come to find Chen Zhao.
Chen Zhao couldn't avoid it even if he wanted to.
If he stayed with Fali, he would only bring danger to her.
So, he had to distance himself from Fali first.
"Chen, don't take the risk. Let's leave together."
Chen Zhao shook his head. "Don't worry. I'll meet you again."
"Mr. Chen, what are you staying here for?" the teacher asked, confused.
"Thinking about life."
"…"
In the end, Chen Zhao watched the boat sail out.
Then Chen Zhao started to gorge himself.
He'd just swum two kilometers and fought. It was quite taxing on him.
Water started to accumulate in the room. The water level rose again.
Suddenly, Chen Zhao heard movement.
Four figures suddenly broke through the roof and landed in the room.
Chen Zhao looked at the four, and they also looked back at him.
They saw Chen Zhao holding a piece of barbecued meat in one hand and a can of beer in the other.
"Boss, is he …?"
"No, the star compass didn't react to him."
"But why did the compass point at this house?"
"That thing might be lingering nearby."
"Are you here to fight?" Chen Zhao didn't understand where the four came from.
Were they controlled by that thing?
It didn't look like it.
"No, we're lost," the leader said.
Chen Zhao raised his head and looked at the broken roof.
What a good excuse of getting lost. This was the first time he had heard of such a refreshing excuse.
The four of them were dressed like mercenaries. They wore helmets, camouflage uniforms, and bulletproof vests. The weapons in their hands were automatic rifles, but they seemed to have been modified.
"I'm hungry too. Give me some food."
"There's no more meat." Chen Zhao stuffed the meat in his mouth and chewed. "There's still some beer."
The four didn't stand on ceremony. They picked up the beer and started drinking.
"Who are you looking for to fight?"
"It's nothing. We're really lost. Why are you eating meat and drinking alone here?"
"Can't you tell that I'm trapped here? When you came, I thought you were here to save me."
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