Chapter 204 Clues to the Underground Base

When Su Wanqing left the medical area, the jade bracelet on her wrist was still slowly changing light.

Without delay, she went straight back to the main control room and uploaded the retrieved data backup.

Lu Zhao and others were standing in front of the main control, staring at the groups of jumping parameters on the screen.

He fiddled with the keyboard and whispered, "The encryption level of the data backed up by the jade bracelet is very high, and it must be completely analyzed with the highest management authority."

He pointed to the main control interface, "The route Xiaoling just drew and the numbers in the previous dream do not correspond to the conventional base level. I suspect there is a hidden area here."

Su Wanqing was not surprised. She directly entered the highest authority code and retrieved all the engineering blueprints of the fortress.

Lu Zhao then entered the coordinates on the small bell paper into the database to verify that it matched the three-dimensional structure.

He pushed his chair back and muttered, "Generally, water storage areas are not this deep. This area is marked as 'deep water storage area' in the blueprint, but the amount of data far exceeds the capacity of regular water bodies."

The database quickly listed a string of hidden structure data. Lu Zhao clicked the "Extended Query" function and integrated Xiao Ling's code, dream numbers, and the points 500 meters underground into the module analysis.

After a moment, a building cross-section popped up on the screen, revealing a spider-web-like underground cavity. The outside was covered with regular architectural layers, and the interior was so densely packed with details that its specific purpose could not be seen at a glance.

Su Wanqing held the edge of the table and put the paper and the circuit diagram close to the screen. She said to Lu Zhao, "There is a large area outside the underground blueprint. The water storage area is just a cover."

Lu Zhao pinched his knuckles. "The information can't be found on the surface. We have to dig deeper."

He squatted under the main console and connected an encrypted mobile hard drive to flush out more database remnants.

The screen popped up the permission verification again. After several attempts, the system flashed a gray hidden folder icon.

Lu Zhao took out a set of special symbols from a small piece of paper and entered them one by one. "This code looks very much like an encrypted trigger word."

The folder was finally opened. Inside were not regular documents, but scattered images, incomplete agreements, technical terms, and several discarded video clips.

Su Wanqing flipped through one of the files. "'Orion Project', S-7 mark, this name does not appear in the official historical archives."

Lu Zhao scanned a few entries: "Gene lock, evolutionary catalyst, deep experimental body, viral precursor system..." He couldn't continue, clicked on the technical report, and saw many date labels - all of which were before the outbreak of the epidemic.

Su Wanqing closed the file window, her mind becoming more focused. "This base has been tampered with by a research institute, and the water storage is a cover-up."

Lu Zhao projected the coordinates onto the fortress section, "All roads lead to this core experimental area."

Xiao Ran walked in quickly and closed the door. The tablet in his hand was still lit, "There are three sets of Class A protective clothing in the master control material list. The previous responsible persons only had two repair records, one set failed, and the other two barely passed the strength test."

Su Wanqing sat in the front seat. "The oxygen content is low and the temperature is too high. We can't get out without special equipment."

Xiao Ran tapped the screen: "Except for the protective suits, the remaining breathing masks are basic versions that cannot withstand the temperature difference in the shaft."

Lu Zhao patted the folder. "This shaft was originally a maintenance passage. Now all the main passages are blocked. It is marked as abandoned on the blueprint, and there is no maintenance record."

He pulled out the structural diagram of the bottom of the shaft. "This is a shaft that leads directly to the 'deep water storage area'. It is only about one meter wide. The surrounding temperature is alarming and the oxygen level is below the physiological critical level."

Su Wanqing pursed her lips. "The line is too long. Only two people can go down. The rest must be on the ground for backup communication."

Xiao Ran lowered his voice, "I will be responsible for staying behind and monitoring the situation at any time. I can also temporarily transfer supplies."

Lu Zhao stood up and listed the damage conditions of the three sets of protective clothing one by one.

“The top-of-the-line hood has cracked seams and can’t withstand high temperatures.

The remaining two sets can last three to four hours." He called up the parameters of the protective equipment, "The air pump and internal circulation can still be temporarily repaired, but there is no way to temporarily make a third set."

Xiao Ran confirmed again, "I checked it myself, and only these two sets can be used."

He paused. "We must set off in 24 hours. We can still look for more clues now, just in case there are unexpected passages in the shaft."

Su Wanqing asked Xiao Ling, "You said you wanted a trap box. What should we pay special attention to when we go underground?"

Xiao Ling looked at the diagram she handed over and filled in the structure of the mechanism box on the paper: "When you enter the door, aim the mechanism box at the blue light on the lower left side of the door, and it will open automatically. Don't push the door directly."

As time passed, Lu Zhao printed out a copy of all the analysis, routes and existing equipment, and gave them to Su Wanqing and Xiao Ran.

He tapped the map with his hand. "Going down the shaft, you will first slowly descend 300 meters. The temperature will rise to 40 degrees. The oxygen will be low as you go down. At 500 meters, you will reach the entrance to the Orion core."

Su Wanqing packed the instruments, breathing filters, first aid kits, etc. into bags one by one without waiting for anyone to urge her.

She finished the list and stored the extra supplies in the medical area as a backup.

Xiao Ran recorded the key and the encrypted radio frequency band, "If you don't come up within eight hours, it will be too late to send a message."

Xiao Ling sat quietly, staring at the paper picture. Lu Zhao asked her in a low voice if she still remembered the details of the dream.

Xiaoling repeated the process of the door, mechanism, and flashing blue light in her dream.

Su Wanqing wrote down what she had said and reminded Lu Zhao, "Don't mess with the structure when you get to the door. Everything is controlled on the mechanism box."

The three continued to simulate various situations in the main control room, checking the reserve oxygen cylinders, power levels, and emergency sensors one by one.

Lu Zhao tilted his head and said, "The congested area of ​​the passage may collapse at any time. We must have a wide-mouthed cold light device and disposable expansion glue."

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Su Wanqing handed him the last battery and said, "Everyone, bring a spare flare. It's easy to lose the sensor if the power goes out in the shaft."

The signal light on the wall suddenly switched. Xiao Ran raised his wrist and quietly reported: "The military situation outside has changed."

Su Wanqing turned on the surveillance screen and found that a large number of equipment on the east side were being mobilized, but the number of guards had obviously decreased.

Lu Zhao connected to the database and checked the external wireless data packets. "Most of the main forces of the military have been mobilized, and more than 20 signal detectors have been gathered on the east side."

Su Wanqing blinked and screened the energy core list again.

Lu Zhao pondered for a moment and analyzed: "These devices are scanning high-frequency energy signals. The military is 90% likely looking for the core. If they detect the activated fluctuations, they have similar tasks besides us."

Xiao Ran tapped the table with his fingers and said no more. "All personnel management must be encrypted, and the entrance to the shaft cannot be leaked."

He checked whether the high-frequency electromagnetic shielding device could be temporarily activated. Su Wanqing turned the jade bracelet over and assembled the two cores and the auxiliary communication module. "Using the jade bracelet to interfere with the signal half an hour in advance can buy a few minutes of safety."

Xiaoling pulled over an empty chair and drew the symbol of the underground door on the paper again.

"When you get to the door, make sure you align each mark. If you make a mistake, you won't be able to get in."

Su Wanqing looked at the pictures she had added and scanned them all into the jade bracelet.

Lu Zhao packaged the data, uploaded it to the only two local private terminals, and set a self-destruction countdown.

The logistics team came in to hand over the boxed first aid kits and replenished two small signal repeaters.

Xiao Ran used a data sheet to record the quantity taken, and finally took a photo and stamped it.

Su Wanqing handed back the key and gave the channel encryption plan to Xiao Ran to check one by one.

Preparations were over, and only a few people were left in the main control room. Lu Zhao posted the detailed route of the shaft under the operation panel and pointed to the two newly marked dangerous areas at the turn of the passage: "The No. 1 explosion-proof door and the No. 3 narrow section are difficult to pass. You need to follow the route given by Xiaoling."

Xiao Ran didn't say anything more, just asked everyone to rest as soon as possible. He packed up all the spare devices and handed a spare breathing valve to Su Wanqing's bag.

Su Wanqing lowered her chin to Lu Zhao and said, "Check the meter tonight, do the final inspection tomorrow morning, and go down to the shaft at three o'clock tomorrow night."

Xiao Ling put the trap box into her pocket and said briefly, "Remember to aim at the symbol, otherwise you will be trapped."

There was a low sound of the defense system coming from far outside, and everyone's preparations were still going on.

The atmosphere in the main control room was very depressing and no one dared to relax.