Professor Li took out a small geological detector and began to detect the surrounding magnetic field: "The magnetic field of Lop Nur is indeed very abnormal. This abnormality may cause all kinds of strange phenomena. Perhaps this is one of the keys to solving the mystery." Professor Li said while carefully observing the data on the detector, frowning slightly.
Xiao Zhao tightly gripped the weapon in his hand, his eyes revealing a hint of nervousness: "It's not easy to find clues in such a vast desert. But we can do it, I believe in everyone." Xiao Zhao encouraged himself, trying to dispel the uneasiness in his heart.
They retraced the route taken by the expedition, each step fraught with difficulty. The soft sand beneath their feet demanded immense effort, and they had to be constantly vigilant against inclement weather and potential dangers. The sun hung high in the sky, radiating its relentless heat, seemingly scorching them dry. Sweat soaked their clothes, but quickly evaporated, leaving behind streaks of white sweat.
At a place that used to be the base of the scientific expedition team, they found some remaining items. The tattered tents were swaying in the wind, as if they would be torn apart by the wind at any time. Broken instruments were scattered all over the ground, and the parts were rusted and deformed, as if telling about the experiences of the past. There were also some unclear notes, the paper had turned yellow and the handwriting was somewhat difficult to recognize.
Professor Li squatted down, carefully picked up a notebook, and carefully examined the items, trying to find any useful information. His eyes were filled with anticipation, as if these worn-out items were the key to unlocking the mystery. "These things may tell us what happened back then. I hope to find some key clues," Professor Li muttered to himself.
Old Chen searched the surrounding sand, pushing aside layers of it with his hands, hoping to find more clues. "This place is so big, finding the key clues won't be easy. But we can't miss any possible places," Old Chen said as he continued his diligent search. Sweat rolled down his forehead, dripping onto the sand and disappearing instantly.
Xiao Zhao surveyed the terrain. His keen eyes spotted some strange tracks in the distance, as if left by some massive object. The tracks, deeply embedded in the sand and irregular in shape, looked eerie. "Everyone, come and see! There are strange tracks here," Xiao Zhao shouted, his voice muffled by the strong wind.
Everyone quickly gathered around, looking at the deep marks, their hearts filled with confusion. Lin Yu pondered for a moment and said, "These marks don't look like those left by an ordinary vehicle. Could something special have happened back then? Could these marks be related to Peng Jiamu's disappearance?" A hint of worry flashed through Lin Yu's eyes, as he realized this disappearance might be more complicated than they had imagined.
By this time, the sky was gradually darkening. The night in Lop Nur was exceptionally cold, a stark contrast to the scorching heat of the day. The wind continued to howl in my ears, as if countless wronged souls were wailing, a chilling feeling. The sand dunes cast long shadows in the moonlight, like a monster with bared fangs and claws, ready to devour everything.
Lin Yu looked at his teammates and said, "We will camp here tonight and take turns to keep watch. The situation here is unclear, so we must not take it lightly. The danger may be right next to us." Lin Yu's voice was low and serious. He knew very well that in this place full of unknowns, any negligence could have fatal consequences.
At night, Lin Yu lay in his tent, unable to fall asleep. He stared at the ceiling, his mind racing: "Peng Jiamu's disappearance, these strange traces—there's no clue what's going on. What will tomorrow's investigation reveal? Are those supernatural rumors true? If so, how should we respond?" As he pondered, he drifted off to sleep. But then, a strange sound suddenly jolted him awake... The sound was faint, like someone weeping softly in the distance, or the roar of some unknown creature. It was eerie in the still desert night, and it made his heart beat faster. He gently woke Old Chen, who was sleeping beside him, and whispered, "Old Chen, listen! There's a strange sound." Old Chen woke instantly, his hand instinctively reaching for the weapon beside his pillow. He stared warily outside the tent and whispered, "That sound isn't right! Is something approaching?" The two of them cautiously walked out of the tent. At this moment, moonlight cast a silvery glow over the desert. The shadows of the sand dunes looked particularly eerie in the moonlight, as if hiding countless secrets and dangers...
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