Chapter 43 Chapter 43 A vague...happiness...
Xisha District restricted area.
In the rainstorm, the endless desert trembled wildly. The next second, as if stirred by an invisible force, all the yellow sand began to surge.
In the blink of an eye, countless pollutants, as if breaking free from their shackles, swarmed wildly from the yellow sand. Sharp, piercing buzzing sounds echoed across the sky, roaring and snarling, surging towards the Xisha Islands like a raging wave.
The rain washed over the earth violently, and densely packed deformed eyes flashed a terrifying red light, turning the ground into a red ocean.
Hunger, killing, brutality, madness... those strange red lights seemed to devour everything in sight in an instant.
As soon as the pollutants began to move abnormally, the alarm sounded in an instant covering every corner of the Xisha District.
At the same time, the entire city's defense system was rapidly activated. Dozens of meters of metal walls quickly rose, and various heavy military equipment and robots were quickly deployed to key locations.
Heavily armed soldiers were quickly assembled, all donning brand-new high-tech protective suits and equipped with the latest advanced weaponry. From precise rifles to devastating heavy firepower, all weapons shone with a pristine silver metallic sheen.
At the edge of the Xisha Desert, countless blazing headlights illuminate the buffer zone as brightly as day. However, despite the full operation of various equipment to disperse and purify pollutants, it is still difficult to withstand the continuous influx of pollutants.
In just a moment, the pollutants rushed in, and laser beams, artillery shells and various energy waves instantly intertwined into dense protective lines, blocking the pollutants outside the buffer zone!
Unlike the last time when the contaminants broke through the defense line in an instant, this time everyone felt an unprecedented sense of relief.
This is all thanks to the comprehensive upgrade of weapons and equipment that Heyang launched after receiving financial injections from the empire and the advanced weapons and equipment provided by Gaojiang District.
"Damn, these weapons are too powerful. Each shot can kill a low-level pollutant."
"Don't take it lightly, these are just appetizers."
The last wave of pollutants took several days to recede. Over the years, they had cleaned up wave after wave of pollutants, but it seemed as if the pollutants would never be completely eliminated.
They also tried to send people or machines to explore the secrets at the bottom of the restricted area, but they failed every time. Now, they have almost given up.
Three minutes later, more and more high-level pollutants continued to pour in. Their numbers were larger and their movements were faster, and the pressure on everyone increased sharply.
Countless robots rose into the air and began to increase their power to spray purifying energy and the new toxin that Mu Yan had discovered before.
Those things were very effective. Everyone soon discovered that the state of the pollutants had changed. The originally crazy and surging movements seemed to have really slowed down, and everyone became excited for a moment.
No matter how bad the situation is this time, it can't be worse than last time.
At this time, Long Qi, carrying a very high concentration of new toxins, headed to the core area of the pollutant tide.
At the same time, the discovery of natural plants in the wild in Xisha District directly topped the news list along with the wave of pollutants!
They specially hired someone to take a video and various close-up photos of the Welwitschia plant, and every detail was very clear.
Although the Welwitschia is still placed in a planting box, it is obvious that its environment is not in a tightly protected and pollution-free planting room, but in the wild with yellow sand all over the ground.
When publishing the article, Gaojiang District also attached a series of status photos and growth curves of the Welwitschia during its wild cultivation.
These materials record in detail every process of the Welwitschia from adapting to the new environment to taking root. Its growth rate, health status and adaptability to the wild environment are all presented most intuitively in these data and pictures!
@猛兽哀萌兽: Holy shit, am I witnessing history?! This is a wild S-rank plant that hasn't appeared in hundreds of years! I was wondering why Gaojiang District would suddenly collaborate with a garbage district like Xisha District and even provide them with supplies. Turns out they discovered wild plants in Xisha District!
@月夜惊鹿: I'm not very knowledgeable. I don't believe any wild S-level plants could grow naturally in the Xisha Islands. Don't you think the weather here is bad, and there are pollutants everywhere? How could plants grow in this kind of environment?! This plant must have been grown in a growing room and then taken outside for photos and videos.
There were many people who didn't believe it like him, but the next second they were all slapped in the face.
Because the Xisha District directly announced that it would place this Welwitschia in the most central location of the Xisha District for one month for everyone to visit up close and free of charge. After one month, it will be moved out of the planting box and placed back to its original growth point. During this period, 24-hour video surveillance will also be turned on for everyone to watch!
The live broadcast link of Welwitschia was directly pinned on the official account of Xisha District.
Everyone rushed in, but as soon as they entered, they heard all kinds of noisy and terrifying noises.
It was the sound of lightning and thunder accompanied by heavy rain pounding on the planter boxes, the sharp hum of pollutants, and the sound of the occasional strong wind...
That disturbing sound resounded throughout the Xisha region. With the exception of the Welwitschia, the doors of all the buildings had vanished without a trace, half-hidden underground. The streets were completely deserted.
Many people can directly see the neurasthenia.
@月夜惊鹿: Are you crazy?! I believed it, I believed it! What kind of awful weather is this? Please put it back indoors!!! I was wrong. Even if you dare put it there, I won't even dare to watch!
@芝芝雀春日: I believe it too. Put it back in the growing room right away. This box is made of acrylic and has no protective effect at all. What if pollutants come out and eat the plant?!
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Based on this, Heyang directly sent a distress signal to the Federation and surrounding districts.
During the conversation, she also implicitly stated that Gaojiang District was so actively assisting Xisha District because of the significant research results achieved there. Finally, she solemnly promised that if any new wild plants were discovered in the Xisha District, or if this precious Welwitschia plant could produce seeds in the future, she would be willing to give them as precious gifts to the various districts as a token of gratitude.
Although everyone knows that Heyang is just empty talk, this promise is indeed extremely tempting.
After all, Gaojiang District, which was the first to get a piece of the pie, has left them far behind with its newly developed technologies and achievements!
Everyone knows how far the Gaojiang District cultivation room has come. If they say that the discovery of wild, natural plants in the Xisha District has led to new seed gene patterns, which has led to their breakthroughs and technological advancements, it's quite plausible.
Moreover, even in such a bad environment in the Xisha area, wild plants can grow there. Their environment is similar to that of the Xisha area, but much better. Wouldn't it be easier for them to grow there?
There's Dilong in the Xisha area, and it's said he was seriously injured while trying to save someone last time. They're sending people to support them, so if they don't rush forward, there shouldn't be much danger.
After weighing the pros and cons, several marginal districts agreed to the request for military assistance without much hesitation.
After receiving a positive response, Heyang immediately posted a sincere thank-you letter online, completely confirming the matter.
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Gaojiang District.
When the message was received, Feng Qi and Ye Ning were already asleep.
Le Song and Hou Lin went to find each other almost the moment they received the news.
Both of them were very worried about the situation in the Xisha Islands. Hou Lin immediately contacted Hou Sen and his team.
Fortunately, there was no problem with the signal and the two sides quickly got in touch.
After Hou Lin quickly confirmed the safety of Hou Sen and the others, he hurriedly asked, "Professor Hou, is there no one around you now?"
He came to Gaojiang District, and the other three people from Xisha District were probably assigned to the battlefield. At such a critical juncture, the lack of people would definitely be difficult to explain, so now, there may only be Professor Hou and the researchers in the planting room.
Hou Lin felt his scalp tingling when he thought about this situation. If anything went wrong, he would die to atone for his sin.
Hou Sen waved his hand nonchalantly, "It's okay. With the aura left by the Emperor Dragon, others dare not approach."
When the alert was first issued, they were a little worried, but they got used to it after a while.
The planting room had been completely buried underground. There was still the presence of the Emperor Dragon nearby, so the orcs wouldn't dare approach easily. Furthermore, without Ye Ning, it wouldn't matter even if they were discovered or attacked by pollutants.
Hou Sen thought of those terrifying pollutants and couldn't help but feel fortunate again that he chose this time to let Ye Ning go to Gaojiang District.
Thinking of what Hou Yu had told him, he asked, "Did you meet other plant therapists today?"
Hou Lin nodded quickly.
"Tomorrow, a dozen or so plant therapists will show up at the Gaojiang District Planting Room. While there's nothing much to see, it's worth a look. However, with so many people around, things can go wrong easily. If anyone gives her a hard time or acts condescendingly towards her, don't try to swallow your anger, okay?"
Hou Lin hadn't expected that at this critical moment, Hou Sen, who was in a dangerous area, was most concerned about this matter. He hesitated for a moment, but still asked, "Should we go back early?"
Hou Sen squinted at him, his blood pressure rising. "Why did you come back? They're all pollutants, and you still brought them back?! How many times have I told you that safety, safety is the most important thing? Are you turning a deaf ear to me?!"
Hou Lin quickly shut up and swore that he would definitely take good care of Ye Ning, which made Hou Sen give up.
On this side, Le Song was completely unable to contact anyone else. He frowned, his face full of worry, and then contacted his sister.
He had given his sister the watermelon leaves and mint water that Ye Ning had given him. Once a wave of pollutants broke out, the concentration of pollutants would increase dramatically. But with those plants, they shouldn't have any major problems.
He came out this time on a mission to Gaojiang District. As soon as the communication was connected, he found that they looked very different from before.
It seems that we are not as tense and scared anymore, and there is a little more relaxation than in previous pollutant outbreaks.
Le Xu even had the mood to ask him how Gaojiang District was doing, which was completely different from the last time when he looked so gloomy.
Le Xu: "You don't have to worry too much about me. Xisha District now has plants and equipment. Tomorrow, several nearby districts will come to support Xisha District. The situation is already very good. And we are staying at home. With the mint water you gave me, we will be fine."
Le Song nodded and silently thanked Ye Ning in his heart.
Those plants were all grown by her. If it weren't for her, the Xisha District would definitely be in the same situation as last time when it encountered the wave of pollutants.
Without high-end weapons, sophisticated equipment, and any support, it was impossible to use plants to heal injuries after everyone was injured. But now, everything is different!
Ye Ning and Feng Qi only learned the news after waking up the next day.
Feng Qi suddenly became nervous and checked the messages in his bracelet.
Feng Jin and Lu Chuan reported to her that they were safe. The younger brothers in the school were chatting in the group, and it seemed that everything was the same as before?
Feng Qi looked at the chat logs and saw that everyone was discussing whether anyone had transformed back into their animal form. However, this time, everyone was fine. Even E Chen and his sister, who were in poorer physical condition, did not transform back into crocodiles.
Feng Qi knew why, because they drank a lot of mint water given by his sister!
Ye Ning also contacted Hou Sen immediately.
Hou Sen spoke in a relaxed tone, comforting her that everything was fine and asking her not to rush back and to wait until the tide of pollutants receded before coming back.
"It seems a new and effective toxin has been discovered in the Xisha area. It can have a certain effect on pollutants, making them slow down and lose their strength."
From this perspective, the Xisha region is not as backward as imagined and still has some unique advantages. As expected, practice is the only criterion for testing truth. Even something like this can be researched by them.
When Hou Sen said this, Ye Ning began to think. She seemed very familiar with the effect he was talking about...
"It's insecticide!" said the little mushroom. "But compared to the insecticide in the system, the effect of what they make is definitely far inferior."
Ye Ning was a little surprised. She seemed to have only used pesticide once. Was it because after she used it that time, they discovered that the substance in it was effective against pollutants?
But that is just a primary insecticide. If it is intermediate or advanced, the effect will be better.
When she reaches level 30, her shovel and kettle can be upgraded to intermediate level. Victory is just around the corner, and she will definitely reach level 30 today!
Fortunately, they discovered the insecticide, otherwise her skill would have been wasted. Because now, she definitely couldn't go to the battlefield to spread the insecticide herself.
However, she could also see if there was a way to mix her insecticide with the ones they made. Insecticide did not require spending gold coins and could be used continuously.
She would think about it when she got back.
After knowing that everyone was in good condition and had a lot of support, Ye Ning felt a little relieved.
Today, they will be able to see more than a dozen plant therapists.
Everyone was a little curious, including Ye Ning.
Although she saw many other people one after another, it was rare to see more than a dozen people planting together.
After all, pure humans are scattered in various areas.
This matter was not only of great importance to Gaojiang District, but also to other districts. Although no one spoke publicly, they all knew that a pure human had been kidnapped by the rebels.
That pure human has been missing for a long time, and there's still no news. It's unclear whether he's safe. So, during this trip to Gaojiang District, every area was under strict security.
So many people are going to the planting room today, and the orcs they brought with them also conducted rounds of inspections in the planting room overnight.
Considering that there would be many other people this time, Hou Lin also stayed with Ye Ning.
They went there early, and when they entered, the others had not arrived yet, only Chongrong, Chongji and Jiang Yi were there.
Ye Ning also took a special look at Chong Rong's condition. It was indeed a superficial injury, and today it was impossible to tell where the injury was.
But Chongrong saw her coming and ran to her.
Chongrong's fat palm seemed to be holding something. He hesitated for two seconds, then opened his palm and said, "I can plant it right now."
This is a strawberry seed, super tiny. He must have been holding it for quite a while, his palms are sweaty, and the seed is a bit wet too.
The next second, as if to confirm what he said, the strawberry broke out of its shell in his hand!
Hou Lin was shocked. He looked at Chongrong and said in disbelief, "Yes, yes, you are really amazing now!"
Chongrong raised his head proudly, but his eyes were glancing at Ye Ning, as if he was expecting her reaction.
Ye Ning also quickly applauded him, "That's great, you are really talented. But I think your talent has not been fully stimulated yet, you can still be a little bit more powerful. As long as you work harder and harder, you will definitely be able to stimulate all your talents."
Ye Ning spoke seriously and sincerely, and it didn't sound like she was trying to coax anyone at all.
Chongrong nodded proudly. "I also feel that my talent has not been fully stimulated. Last time, it took me three hours to germinate a seed, but today it only took me—only a little time."
He actually spent an hour and a half today, but there's no need to go into such detail.
Chongrong now has a very good impression of Ye Ning. He thinks that Ye Ning is a person with a keen eye for talent. She is the only one who discovered that he is really talented, and she also helped him discover his talent.
He is now also a very talented plant therapist!
Chongrong could clearly feel that since he was able to cultivate S-level seeds, the way people around him looked at him had changed, even his parents looked at him differently than before.
Chongrong held his head high and proudly handed the seedling over, "Here you go."
Ye Ning took it carefully, looked around, and buried the strawberry seedlings in a more suitable soil.
"You can try to make it grow strawberries. Strawberries are delicious, sour and sweet."
Before she arrived, they were developing strawberry-flavored nutrient solution and beverages. She wasn't sure how that was going. She was getting a little tired of drinking mint-flavored water every day. She still wanted to try a new flavor occasionally.
Chong Ji and Jiang Yi also had a good impression of Ye Ning. They had always wanted a daughter, and it would be nice if they could adopt Ye Ning. It was rare for Chong Rong to like another child so much.
But I heard that she came here with her brother and sister this time. To have raised her so well, her parents must be very good people. The two thought about it and let it go.
They stayed in the growing room for a while longer, and an hour passed before other pure humans began to appear one after another.
Ye Ning looked at the time. They had agreed to meet at nine in the morning, but it was already ten. Although they had an agreed time, everyone showed up randomly.
Perhaps because this is the planting room in Gaojiang District, there are no longer large groups of orcs following them, but only one orc following each of them.
Pure humans are relatively familiar with each other, so after everyone came in, they found someone they knew and started chatting.
Chong Ji and Jiang Yi had the most people around them. After all, they were the only two people present who had reached the level where they could easily grow S-level plants.
If I had to say what the difference is between pure humans and orcs, Ye Ning thinks it's the difference in height and appearance. Orcs are generally taller and have better looks.
At this time, the orcs were also observing each other. Hou Lin was standing next to Chong Rong and Ye Ning, but everyone's first reaction was that he was following Chong Rong.
Considering that Chongrong was affected by the explosion just the day before yesterday, it makes sense to arrange a few more orcs to protect him.
However, they were all stunned when they saw Ye Ning. She was obviously an orc, but she was unexpectedly attractive the first time they saw her.
When Gu Su saw Ye Ning, his eyes were fixed on her.
He was almost subconsciously certain that the child Hou Lin was holding yesterday was her.
Hou Lin noticed Gu Su's glaring gaze and stood in front of Ye Ning again. "Are people in the capital region so rude? Is there anyone who keeps staring at others like you?"
Gu Su laughed, "She's very cute."
"Your sister? What's her name? Why did you bring her in?"
Ye Ning pulled Hou Lin's sleeve and smiled at Gu Su, "I wanted to come with my brother to see how the plant therapist grows plants, so my brother brought me here."
He was quite curious about her and kept looking at and gazing at her.
Hou Lin’s first reaction was that Ye Ning actually called him brother. She had always called everyone by their names before!
Gu Su nodded, squatted down, took out a candy from his pocket and gave it to her, saying with a smile: "You are such a good kid."
As he said this, he wanted to touch Ye Ning's head.
Hou Lin quickly blocked his hand and almost kicked him away, "What are you doing? Don't touch my sister."
Professor Hou would never touch Ye Ning's head, but he was so shameless that he actually wanted to touch it.
"I think she is so well-behaved and cute, completely different from you." Gu Su took his hand back, but still looked at Ye Ning with a smile.
It was really strange. When he looked at her, besides feeling favorable towards her, he could actually feel a vague sense of...happiness.
"Gu Su." A female voice came from the other side.
It was Feng Yue calling him.
Gu Su immediately strode to her side. They seemed to say something, and then he stood quietly behind Feng Yue.
Hou Lin breathed a sigh of relief. This guy was too curious.
Finally, everyone arrived, including Yan Gang.
As soon as he came in, Hou Lin touched her shoulder and motioned her to look over.
but……
It was quite different from what Ye Ning had imagined. He wore glasses, had a pale face, was a little thin, and looked quite gentle, not like the kind of person who was very arrogant. However, it could be seen that he was a bit sinister, giving people a less sunny feeling.
He even appeared as the finale.
When the other pure humans saw him coming, they greeted him warmly.
Ye Ning didn't expect that he was so popular.
Hou Yu didn't waste any words and went straight to the topic of today.
The areas where they need to plant have already been arranged, and now we need to teach them the skills of using their innate power.
The method is simple, but it still requires some training to use it smoothly.
Ye Ning was observing them from the side, and she was surprised to find that the most powerful person in this group was not Yan Gang, the so-called genius plant therapist, but Feng Yue, who looked very casual in the corner.
It had only been a dozen minutes, and she had already become very proficient in introducing plant elements. Ye Ning was very sure that even if she was asked to germinate the seeds immediately, she would be able to do it.
But she didn't seem to want to show off her abilities.
Ye Ning looked at Yan Gang again. He seemed to be having trouble. His ability, which should have been natural and smooth, was being manipulated awkwardly.
The corners of his mouth on his originally pale face were slightly turned down, and he looked a little impatient.
At this moment, the two of them coincidentally looked at each other.
Ye Ning blinked and was just wondering whether she should look away when she saw him frowning and suddenly walked in front of her and Hou Lin.
"You two, get out."
He suddenly ran over and said this, and both of them were a little slow to react.
Unexpectedly, he immediately said in a sharp and harsh tone: "Get out! Don't make me say it again! Don't let me get in the way of you."
Hou Lin: ???
Hou Lin picked up Ye Ning and looked down at him, "What are you doing?"
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