Chapter 19

Temporary United Front Work Department of Area B.

Si Chengyan was standing next to Poke, checking the corresponding values.

"Colonel," a soldier stepped forward and reported, "The unknown rift has been detected and is in a state of slowly rising."

"What's the specific value?"

"About 35, mostly intermediate-state distortions." The soldier seemed to be hesitant to speak, "But..."

Si Chengyan looked at him.

The soldier paused for a few seconds and said, "The value was 29 and 32 two hours ago. It's been steadily rising. I'm not sure if it will rise to a dangerous level."

When saying this, the soldier secretly looked at Si Chengyan, but did not see much emotion from his expression.

Si Chengyan: "What's wrong?"

"There's one more thing... about the Transmutation Research Institute." The soldier seemed hesitant and said, "The base just approved the institute to discuss the value of distortion."

"They proposed that intermediate-state aberrations cannot completely eliminate danger, so the range of dangerous values ​​should be expanded from the original 60 to 40, and the intermediate state will also be subject to fluctuations."

His meaning was obvious, but he didn't say it directly.

In such an environment, all "pets" - although it is not certain whether Colonel Si's little rose is among them, may face the possibility of transforming from benign aberrations into an intermediate state or a dangerous state.

Si Chengyan glanced at him and said calmly, "I see."

Not long after, Team 1312 was reorganized.

The original structure was also changed. Compared with soldiers, there were more explorers and research institute personnel who extracted contaminated samples and took them back for analysis.

The previous fog had dissipated, but no one knew where this fog originated from. Therefore, the rift became the most important breakthrough point.

Si Chengyan leads the newly formed team to explore the real cause of the distortion.

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At the same time, Su Ran also followed the crevice in the stone and entered the interior.

Unlike Si Chengyan and the others, as a small seedling, he didn't have to put in much effort. The green roots stretched in and slid directly into the cold rocks.

First there was a narrow passage covered with sticky creatures, ancient, unknown, a mixture of green and purple - Su Ran carefully avoided them, but was still a little stuck by the dripping liquid.

Su Ran flicked the small leaves, making a snapping sound.

After walking a bit on the sticky road, the scenery in front of me gradually became clear.

When the last bit of root was pulled out from the cliff, Su Ran completely entered the abyss layer. He walked forward slowly. The ground was covered with soft mud. Unknown white mycelium was pulling in front of his eyes, and a little red light was shining from inside.

It should be the nutrient beads.

Because only this one looks like a red blood dropper.

Su Ran was determined to grow up, and he moved forward step by step.

The wind in the cave beside him became stronger, making a whistling sound. Su Ran walked one step deep and one step shallow. After turning two small bends, he finally arrived at a cave more than two meters high.

Su Ran: "Wow..."

So many bloody guillotines!

Whether looking forward or backward, it is all dark.

But within this cave, a red glow spread everywhere. Starting from its roots, tiny particles spread all the way to a nearby area. The damp cliff walls, the muddy ground, and the cave ceiling, which was about to collapse, were all covered with blood-dropping insects.

Su Ran didn’t know how much time had passed in the outside world, or how much time he had spent on this great adventure.

He gently stroked each bead, and each time he did so, the leaves would immediately glow red.

until--

A huge shadow covered them from behind.

Then, a strong light that did not belong to nature shone on him, leaving him nowhere to hide.

Su Ran: “???”

He is still selecting nutritional beads!

Following the rose's instinct, he quickly hid behind the nutrient beads, using his small leaves to support the bud, refusing to look up. The shadow in the bright light just took a look and sighed, "Guess what we found?"

A familiar teasing tone came, and Su Ran was stunned.

At this moment, I heard him say, "Zizi, if you don't come out, we will have to take measures."

Oh, is it Qiao Ran and the others?

Since he is here, then Colonel Si is also...

Su Ran obediently came out from behind the Guillotine.

Four eyes plus a rose facing each other.

Su Ran touched her flower bud and explained a little embarrassedly: "I was just... passing by here."

Si Chengyan: "Where's Anna?"

"She's at Feiyan Bar. She didn't ask me to come..." Su Ran climbed onto the back of Si Chengyan's hand, "It has nothing to do with her."

For some reason, Su Ran felt that Si Chengyan was not very happy.

Just like when he was in the Rose Tribe before, whenever he ran around outside or came home late from playing, the elders would always be very serious, take a sip of tea, and then continue to be serious.

Although there is no Biluochun for the colonel to sip now.

But it doesn't affect him.

"The blood drops here are not all nutrient beads." Si Chengyan said, "If necessary, we can bring back a few to confirm whether there is any danger."

Su Ran: "Oh..."

He nodded, not quite understanding.

For a rose, he could sense the presence of some nutrient beads, so Su Ran climbed onto Si Chengyan's shoulders with great effort, and after finishing the selection, he jumped down.

Su Ran chose three blood-dripping beads of different sizes.

But he didn't know which one it was, so he could only follow his childhood experience and run with the bead in his arms, tapping it on the left and tapping it on the right. Finally, he asked Si Chengyan to put a handkerchief in and tie it up.

When he got back into his pocket, he rubbed the colonel's collar and said, "I was wrong."

"Hmm?" Si Chengyan didn't answer directly, but stabbed the blood dropper into the handkerchief.

"I won't run around anymore."

"There will be many dangers, such as octopuses and deformed insects." Si Chengyan sighed softly, "Besides, this is the abyss."

Su Ran nodded at the flower bud and extended a leaf: "Got it, pinky promise."

Hearing the soft voice of Little Rose, Si Chengyan's eyes became gentle for a moment, and then he stretched out his slender little finger and gently hooked the leaf.

At this moment, Su Ran seemed to see something.

He straightened the root and pointed with another leaf: "What is this? How did you get hurt?"

Si Chengyan: "It's no problem."

After saying this, Su Ran was still anxious, even to the point of turning his head in his pockets. "If it gets infected, or if he loses too much blood, it will be very dangerous!"

"No need." Si Chengyan didn't want Su Ran to consume too much energy. "The terrain here is complicated. It will take a lot of effort to get out."

Su Ran: "No, no!"

They have both taken a bath and slept together, so they have a very close biological relationship!

Besides, if he is tired, Colonel Si can give him a hug.

This wound cannot be delayed.

Thinking of this, Su Ran asked the colonel to sit on a rock beside him.

"It won't take long," he said. "While the other soldiers are looking for samples, I'll help you. It'll only take a moment."

But despite this, his blades could not be unbuttoned, and the colonel's wound was below the neck, so he needed to unbutton his shirt.

Su Ran was faced with a difficult problem.

"Qiao Ran and the others..." Su Ran asked, "Do they have any extra shirts?"

Si Chengyan didn't understand Su Ran's meaning. After sitting down, he said, "Every soldier will bring spare supplies."

After hearing this, Su Ran no longer had any worries. He let Si Chengyan half lie on the stone, then sat on his chest. He grabbed the collar with his leaves and in just a few seconds, he tore the other's shirt open.

The wound looked very deep, and Su Ran felt distressed. He gently stroked it with his blade, and seeing that the wound was still winding downwards, he tore the shirt down with force.

Just then, a soft exclamation came from behind.

Qiao Ran was holding a pile of contaminated samples and came over with a few soldiers. Seeing their posture, he almost dropped the samples on the ground.

"Hmm?" Su Ran didn't stop tearing his shirt and tilted his flower bud. "Is there something wrong?"

Qiao Ran rubbed his head, took a few steps back and chuckled, "I think I disturbed something. How about... we go collect some more samples? You guys continue?"

Si Chengyan: "..."

The author has something to say:

Su Ran: I am very domineering! (in a bossy tone)