Chapter 19

After exchanging contact numbers, the two came out from the corner.

The people waiting there restrained their expressions. When they approached, Shi Yjiang took the initiative to step forward and patted Su Ci on the shoulder.

"Su Ci, I'm sorry for what happened just now!"

He smiled and said, "Captain Yan is right. Even if you can't pass the breeder apprenticeship period, you can try other positions. If you are interested in working in the logistics department, I can recommend you."

Talented people are welcome everywhere.

Although Su Ci is thin and his physical fitness may not be very good, the material handling is usually done with the help of robots, and he does not need to do physical work. His calm mind when facing danger is rare.

Shi Yjiang felt that if Captain Yan's guess just now was true, the base would probably not be peaceful in the future.

If I had a teammate like Su Ci, at least when I encountered that giant spider, I wouldn't have to worry about him holding me back, and he could still lend a hand at the critical moment.

As for lack of physical fitness? Then practice!

Hearing Shi Yjiang's words, Yan Ping's expression was a little strange, but he didn't expect that even Sun Si was not willing to be outdone.

She leaned forward and pushed Shi Yjiang away.

Sun Si said to Su Ci, "I didn't expect you, who looks so weak, to be so brave. If you need anything, I can help you talk to the administrative department."

Only Xia Jingming, listening to Shi Yjiang and Sun Sigai's words, and even the unable to move Luo Shengfei nodded in agreement, his face turned a little ugly.

He didn't think there was anything wrong with his suspicion. The breeder was suspicious, but he currently had no evidence to prove that he had any problems.

What's more, Captain Yan has already spoken...

He could only pull up the corners of his mouth and smiled: "Haha, there's nothing we can do about this institute. People without professional skills can't get in."

When Xia Jingming said this, Su Ci didn't mind, but the others frowned.

Why does this sound so harsh?

Even Number One couldn't help but glare at Xia Jingming. Although he didn't want the breeder to leave the nursery, he also didn't want anyone to treat the breeder badly.

He felt that the adults in this research institute had ill intentions towards the breeders.

Just at this moment, the rain outside suddenly stopped.

Just as suddenly as the rain started to fall, after the sound of rain stopped, the blood-red clouds in the sky quickly dispersed, and soft light illuminated the earth again.

The red fog that permeated the entire base disappeared in the blink of an eye, leaving only blood-red rain containing high concentrations of pollutants all over the ground.

The occasional sounds of fighting coming from outside gradually subsided.

Survived...

Everyone couldn't help but feel this way, and they forgot about the unpleasantness just now. Looking at the bright sky outside, everyone finally felt safe again.

At this time, Yan Ping's communicator rang. After he answered it, he didn't know who he was talking to.

He set the privacy mode so others couldn't hear their conversation, but judging from his obviously relaxed brow, it must be good news.

The team members sent by Yan Ping to check the logistics department building also returned one after another. They did not find anything unusual in the building, and no one from the logistics department who hid in the underground warehouse and office was injured.

After the fog dispersed, several members of the logistics department followed them to the first floor. Seeing the miserable state of the hall and Luo Shengfei, they all turned pale and felt fear in their hearts.

"Shitou, are you okay?"

"Why is Xiaofei so badly injured? He needs to be sent to the medical purification center immediately!"

Several people gathered around, saw Luo Shengfei's injuries, and quickly called for a suspended stretcher. They carefully transferred him onto the stretcher and prepared to send him to the medical purification department for treatment.

"Captain Yan, do you want to go together?" Shi Yjiang asked.

Yan Ping shook his head. "We still have some work to do. The red fog will dissipate after the rain stops. It shouldn't be dangerous for you to go over now."

Of course, to be on the safe side, Yan Ping still left Guan Zhishu to accompany him. Finally, he took another look at the possible locations of Su Ci and No. 1, and then quickly left with the team members.

Su Ci was originally going to the Medical Department to pick someone up, so he followed Guan Zhishu and others out of the Logistics Department building.

As soon as they walked out of the building, they saw the hover bus that brought them from afar. The windows were broken, with glass fragments scattered everywhere. The body of the bus was pierced by something sharp, leaving two hideous holes on the roof and the side.

Judging from the caliber, it looks a bit like the forelimbs of that giant spider.

"Ouch!"

Suddenly, a scream was heard from behind. Everyone turned around and saw that Xia Jingming, who was walking at the end, had somehow tripped while going down the stairs.

The bloody rain had just stopped and the ground was full of water. When he fell, he was soaked all over.

Perhaps it was the high concentration of pollutants that affected him, but he started swearing and yelling that someone was pushing him. Everyone frowned and stepped back, keeping their distance from him.

Su Ci raised his eyebrows and looked down at the little guy beside him.

Number One, who had just flashed back, had his hands behind his back with an innocent look on his face. Fortunately, the breeder was not angry. He glanced at him and then looked away.

Number One turned his head to look at the embarrassed Xia Jingming, snorted softly, then stretched out his short legs and followed Su Ci closely, like a cute little tail.

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The group took the teleportation platform and arrived at the medical purification area.

The rain had just stopped and the injured people were sent in one after another. The medical purification department was crowded with people. Fortunately, there were guards maintaining order and no trouble occurred.

Today's bloody rain came suddenly. When the monsters invaded, a maintenance team was checking equipment outdoors and they were unlucky enough to run into them.

Fortunately, the action team arrived in time and escorted them into the building, thus escaping the disaster. Although several people were seriously injured, no one was killed.

People with serious injuries like Luo Shengfei were sent directly to the medical cabin for treatment, while those with minor injuries stayed in the ward and waited in line.

In addition to these wounded, there are people like Sun Si who came for purification because they were exposed to blood rain and their pollution levels were too high.

Among these people, only Su Ci came to pick up the cubs, but he was still taken to the purification floor.

It was at this time that Su Ci realized that the Medical Purification Department actually referred to two places, and Gu Qingchen, who contacted him yesterday, was the doctor and purifier here.

"Doctor Gu, why is it that despite my strict precautions and no blood rain, my contamination level is higher than that of the new breeder, Su?"

In the purification room, facing Sun Si's question, Gu Qingchen pushed his glasses and said nonchalantly: "Everyone's physique is different, and their tolerance to pollutants is also different."

Upon hearing this, Sun Si suddenly became nervous. She had actually just started working there not long ago and had never heard of the term pollutant tolerance before.

"So my tolerance to pollutants is low? Is there any way to increase it? Is low tolerance harmful?"

She asked urgently, obviously in a state of anxiety.

"Don't be nervous."

Gu Qingchen placed his hand, which was wearing a medical glove, on the back of Sun Si's hand. A ball of white light lit up from under his palm. It was a very faint light, but it gave people a sense of peace and holiness.

As the light merged into his skin, Sun Si's mood unconsciously relaxed, and the impatience on his face dissipated.

"As long as you come for purification in time, aside from some mood swings, there generally won't be any problems. Besides, having a low tolerance isn't necessarily a bad thing..."

Gu Qingchen's voice was calm and gentle, which was reassuring. However, he spoke the last sentence in a low voice, and Sun Si, who was nearby, didn't hear it clearly. However, Su Ci, who was sitting in the waiting area, couldn't help but glance over here.

"What is a purifier?" Su Ci looked at Shi Yjiang and asked.

Shi Yjiang explained to him.

A purifier is someone who can purify pollutants—those blood-red particles in the blood rain.

It is precisely because of the appearance of the Purifier that the defenders of the Prison Star have the confidence to fight against the pollutants of the Prison Star, and the casualties have been greatly reduced in the process of fighting against the red fog and monsters.

Su Ci nodded, "So the Purifier's ability appears along with the red mist?"

Hearing this, Shi Yjiang couldn't help but pause.

This is actually a semi-open secret. Many people know about it, but no one will tell it out loud, especially new members of the base, because they are worried about accidents and no one will tell them proactively.

Shi Yjiang hesitated. Xia Jingming, who had changed his clothes but still had wet hair, sneered and said, "That's right. The Purifier's ability only appeared after arriving on Prison Star."

"The longer you come into contact with pollutants, the higher your pollution level will be. This will make it easier to stimulate your bloodline's potential and awaken your superpowers."

"Many of the people in the action team are of ordinary bloodline and can't even transform into beasts, but they have gained powerful strength because of awakening their superpowers."

Xia Jingming looked at Su Ci and said in an encouraging tone, "Keeper Su, your tolerance to pollutants seems to be quite high. If you are interested, you can give it a try."

Shi Yjiang's brows knitted together, not understanding why Xia Jingming was so upset with Su Ci and actually tricked him like this. After Xia Jingming finished speaking, he quickly added, "Although there is indeed a chance of awakening superpowers, the probability is very small."

"Most people will experience madness or even organ damage after long-term exposure to pollutants. These changes are irreversible and can be life-threatening in severe cases."

"Therefore, we should still follow the base's safety regulations and come to Dr. Gu's place for purification regularly. Health and life are more important."

Su Ci nodded. So, Captain Yan Ping’s “Eye of Truth” was also obtained in the red fog?

That's interesting.

The essence of red fog is a collection of various distorted and negative energies, or it would be more appropriate to call it resentment.

Gaining superpowers under the stimulation of resentment is a similar path to practicing magic. Although you can quickly improve your strength in the short term, the negative energy remaining in the body will become the biggest obstacle on the road to practice.

However, nothing is absolute, and Yan Ping is an example.

And there is Gu Qingchen in the purification room. Under the stimulation of the red mist, he gained the ability to purify resentment. This is probably related to his own personality and will, right?

Xia Jingming, who was standing next to him, looked unhappy after Shi Yjiang spoke, but he did not refute. Even if he disliked Su Ci so much, he would not continue to instigate him and risk being punished.

Not long after, after Sun Si and Xia Jingming finished their purification, it was Su Ci's turn.

"Are you the new breeder?"

Gu Qingchen looked at Su Ci's face and smiled, "She is indeed good-looking."

The doctor in front of him was about thirty years old, younger than Yan Ping. He was wearing a snow-white uniform and square gold-rimmed glasses, and was very gentle.

Su Ci nodded at him, and followed the others' movements by extending his hand, while with his other hand, he quietly held Number One's little hand.

Number One watched curiously and didn't resist.

"Thank you for your help." Su Ci said.

Gu Qingchen had a smile on his face, "It's not a bother, this is what I should do."

The people who came here today all had relatively low pollution values, and Su Ci's value was only 15, which was easy for him.

He began to release his purifying power and placed a ball of light on the back of Su Ci's hand.

However, as time went by, the warm and gentle smile on the purifier's face gradually froze.

Huh? What's going on?

The energy he released now was enough to help two or three Sun Si to achieve the same level of purification. Why hadn't this low-pollution Su Ci finished yet?