Qi Zhen didn't see Boss Qian and Xiao Zhou, so she asked them about their situation. After learning about their ordeal, she expressed her regret.

With their tools in hand, the group changed the fuel tank, added the remaining fuel, and prepared to return to the research institute.

With mixed feelings, Dr. Han stared at the fuel gauge: "We're running low on fuel. Let's go to the nearest supply station first."

He circled several locations on the map.

The supply depots and research institutes are not on the same route. If they can't find fuel at several supply depots in a row, getting back will become a big problem.

Under normal circumstances, the possibility of a supply station running out of fuel is extremely low, and no one raised any objections to Dr. Han's route plan.

The sled traveled at low speed and low energy consumption to the first supply station, which the map showed was manned.

Under the headlights, the supply station was completely silent, without a single light.

"Something's not right. Even during the polar night, there should be people on duty at the supply depot," Qi Zhen said. "I'll go check it out. Does anyone want to come along?"

Xia Chuhe opened the car door and winked at Lu Dangui: "Together."

If the first supply depot has problems and you can't get fuel and food, the next supply depots will probably be just as unsafe.

Food is scarce and there is no energy supply, so the situation becomes increasingly dangerous as time goes on.

Why not take the risk first, and then push the greater dangers to Xu Ding and the others?

Qi Zhen, carrying a lantern, walked at the front and said softly, "Why are you all so far away from me? Come closer."

“We’ll follow behind you so we can better observe our surroundings and avoid being caught off guard by hungry wild beasts,” Xia Chuhe said righteously. “Covering the rear is a dangerous job, and we must leave that danger to ourselves.”

"Yes, thank you for your hard work."

Upon reaching the entrance of the supply station, Qi Zhen pressed the intercom and announced the name of the research institute and his personal identity.

There was no response from inside the supply station.

Qi Zhen knocked on the door, and the metal door banged loudly.

There has been no response from the supply depot.

Qi Zhen reached for the door lock; it was a combination lock.

"There's a signal here. Let me check the code for the supply station door."

Some supply depots and research institutes belonged to the same organization and often exchanged supplies.

Qi Zhen found the password in the document, opened the door, and smiled, "I'm in good condition now and can take the risk of covering the rear. You guys go in!"

Xia Chuhe stared at the dark doorway, subconsciously swallowing hard: "Director Qi, take a look at the supply station. Do you think it's dangerous inside?"

The supply depot, which should have been manned, became an unguarded place, which was naturally dangerous.

Qi Zhen nodded emphatically: "Danger."

Xia Chuhe: "The scouting work is more dangerous now. Why don't you go in and scout ahead first?"

Qi Zhen: "That makes sense. I'll go in and take a look first."

Even after successfully fooling Qi Zhen twice, Xia Chuhe still dared not let his guard down and followed her at a distance.

Something was wrong with the supply depot; not only was it deserted, but the warehouse also looked like it had been ransacked.

Apart from a few sets of winter clothes and some canned food lying in a corner, there was nothing left, let alone fuel.

The three of them took the canned food, essentially returning empty-handed.

"Xia, Lu, I feel something's wrong. I remember I had a fever when we collected the sample. Did you leave me on the street because you thought I was going to die?"

Xia Chuhe faced a difficult choice—

Is it difficult to deal with evil people?

Is it still difficult to deal with evil spirits?

Humans are far more evil than ghosts.

Xia Chuhe made up her mind and said softly, "One of our motorcycles broke down, and the other fell into the icy river. I carried my companion on my back, and Dr. Han carried you and the sample box. He said he couldn't lift the sample box while carrying you. Luckily, you were lucky and nothing happened to you."

Xia Chuhe decided to play the villain and make Qi Zhen a good ghost who was unaware of the truth.

Qi Zhen was indeed a cunning devil: "Xiao Han did the right thing; the sample is more important. Sigh, the ice and snow probably just happened to cool me down. Fever is good; it's a protective response of the immune system against pathogens, which helps to clear out the pathogens from the body. I've never felt so good."

Xia Chuhe praised her, saying, "Having survived such a calamity, you are sure to have good fortune in the future."

Carefully keeping quiet, the two people and the ghost finally spotted the tracked vehicle with its lights on in the darkness.

In the dim light, Qi Zhen's shadow stretched out very long.

Xia Chuhe frowned.

The shadow is probably because the Qi Zhen in front of me has a real body, as if he has been resurrected.

Unable to find a solution after much deliberation, Xia Chuhe, who had returned safely, quickly pulled Lu Danggui around the tracked vehicle and boarded it from the other side.

Qi Zhen distributed the canned food to everyone and briefly explained the situation at the supply station.

Dr. Han said, "Something must have happened. I just contacted a few friends and colleagues here, but no one has replied."

Qi Zhen said in a deep voice, "Let's go to the next supply station first and figure out a way to get back to the research institute."

The sled crawled slowly to the next supply station.

Dr. Han: "If we can't find fuel this time, we won't make it to the third supply depot. Anyone want to go check?"

No one in the car moved.

Xia Chuhe cleared his throat: "We just went to the supply station."

The implication is that this time it's the turn of those who didn't go last time.

Xu Ding patted Xu Nuo on the shoulder and casually called over Dr. Han.

Dr. Han remained seated, while Dr. Zhao voluntarily got out of the car.

Dr. Zhao was a woman who carried both a pistol and a tranquilizer gun. Xu Ding was afraid that she might shoot him if she disagreed with him, so he quickly coaxed her back to the car.

Dr. Han remained unmoved.

Xiao Han works at the research institute. Qi Zhen, thinking that as the director, she had to take responsibility for her subordinates, said helplessly, "I'll go again."

Xu Ding dared not let her go with him.

"Please rest in the car for a while. I'll get some tools from the carriage; that should be enough for the two of us."

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