Game 749: The Brave Fight against the Drought Demon
Lin Yu had just returned from the front line, and the feeling of exhaustion had not yet dissipated when the red phone in the office rang rapidly like a life-threatening bell. The sharp ring echoed in the quiet room, as if it was going to pierce his eardrums. Lin Yu's heart sank, and an ominous premonition came to his mind, but years of professional ethics made him reach out and pick up the receiver without hesitation. On the other end of the phone, the director's serious voice with a hint of anxiety came: "Lin Yu, I have just received an urgent task. A remote mountain village in the northwest is suffering from a severe drought. The crops have failed and the water source has dried up. The local villagers insist that it is the work of the drought demon. You will lead a team to investigate and deal with it immediately. Be sure to resolve this matter as soon as possible and help the villagers return to normal life." Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Yu answered firmly: "Yes, Director! I guarantee to complete the task."
After hanging up the phone, Lin Yu, fully aware of the urgency of the situation, immediately called Lao Chen, Professor Li, and Xiao Zhao via the intercom. A moment later, the four of them sat in a circle in the conference room. Lin Yu, with a solemn expression, briefly explained the mission, and a brief silence fell in the conference room.
Old Chen frowned and broke the silence first: "The Hanba is closely related to drought disasters in ancient records. Wherever it goes, the land is often barren and no grass grows. But most of these records come from folk legends, and we don't fully understand its true form and capabilities. I'm afraid this mission will be full of difficulties." As he spoke, he subconsciously rubbed his chin, his eyes revealing worry.
Professor Li pushed up his glasses, his eyes flashing with thought as he added, "Legend has it that Hanba is a zombie that has advanced through cultivation. It possesses powerful evil power, and ordinary attacks can hardly cause substantial damage to it. We must be fully prepared and develop targeted strategies. This requires not only understanding its weaknesses, but also preparing corresponding magic tools and spells." His voice was steady, but his words also revealed his caution towards unknown challenges.
Xiao Zhao was ready to go, his eyes flashing with excitement, and he couldn't wait to say: "No matter what kind of drought demon it is, let's go together and we will definitely subdue it. We have solved so many difficult situations before, and this time will be no exception." Xiao Zhao has a brave character and is always full of fighting spirit when facing danger, but Lin Yu knows that this mission is by no means as simple as he imagined.
Lin Yu nodded slightly, and after gathering everyone's opinions, they quickly formulated a plan. From the bureau's equipment warehouse, they selected various paranormal response equipment, including specially crafted weapons, specially treated to inflict greater damage to evil spirits; precision instruments capable of detecting evil spirits; and various spells and magical tools. After completing their preparations, the four of them set out for the northwestern mountain village.
The car jolted along the winding mountain road with difficulty. Outside the window, the fields, once lush and green, now presented a shocking scene of desolation. The earth was cracked, its cracks crisscrossing like the dry lips of the earth, gaping in despair, as if silently speaking of pain. Occasionally, a few withered crops could be seen, swaying precariously in the wind, like the dying struggles of life, adding to the desolation and bleakness.
When they finally arrived at the mountain village, the sight before them sank their hearts, as if they were being gripped by an invisible hand. The entire village was shrouded in a deathly silence, devoid of any life. The villagers' faces were haggard, their eyes filled with despair and helplessness, a glimmer of helplessness over the drought and fear for their survival. Upon seeing Lin Yu and the others, the village chief felt as if he had seen a ray of light in the darkness. He hurried over with a staggering gait, his voice trembling, and said, "Experts, please save our village. Ever since this drought began, the elderly and children in the village are barely holding on. We've tried every possible means to pray for rain, offering the most abundant sacrifices and praying sincerely to various gods, but nothing has worked. Some say they've seen a monster emitting a hot aura—I'm afraid it's the drought demon." The village chief's eyes were filled with pleading, and he unconsciously clasped his hands together, as if that would only bring a little hope.
Lin Yu hurriedly comforted him, "Village Chief, don't worry. We will definitely find out the cause and solve the problem. First, tell us about the specific circumstances of the monster's appearance." The village chief nodded repeatedly and led everyone to the edge of the village. He pointed to a dry riverbed and said with a choked voice, "It was near here that someone saw the monster. It was tall, twice the height of an ordinary person, and its body was steaming, as if it was wrapped in a raging fire. Wherever it passed, water vapor instantly evaporated, and even the stones were baked to a scorching heat. Every time it appeared, the drought became more severe, and the village's water source dried up day by day."
Lin Yu and his team immediately began a careful survey of the surroundings. They activated the instrument that detected the presence of evil spirits, which emitted a faint humming sound that was particularly clear in the silent environment. Professor Li squatted on the ground and discovered some strange footprints. The footprints were deeply sunken into the ground, and the surrounding soil was scorched and dry, as if it had been scorched by high temperatures. He frowned and said after careful observation: "Judging from these footprints, this thing is indeed huge and its footsteps are heavy, which is consistent with the characteristics of the legendary drought demon. The depth and width of these footprints indicate that it is not only incredibly heavy, but also carries a great deal of power when walking."
Suddenly, Xiao Zhao shouted in alarm, "Look, there's a ball of steam over there!" Everyone looked in the direction he pointed and saw a cloud of steam rising in the distance, like a giant steamer. The heat distorted the surrounding air, blurring the scenery. A tall figure could be vaguely seen looming in the heat, like a demon from hell, slowly approaching.
Lin Yu whispered, "Everyone, be careful! It might be a drought demon. Prepare your weapons and follow my instructions." They approached cautiously. As they drew closer, the heat grew more intense, as if igniting everything around them. The scorching heat hit them, making it difficult to breathe and burning their skin.
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