When Chen Yu set off in the morning, the straight-line distance to Xidu was only about 200 kilometers. Even though it required crossing mountains and valleys, by noon, Xidu was already in sight.
Xidu is a city that blends the ancient and the modern, preserving the ancient imperial city walls. Satellite data shows that the most powerful gang in the entire Xidu city is located within the ancient imperial city.
Ignoring the smaller factions, Chen Yu parked his sled caravan in a secluded mountain valley and then transferred to a powerful sled, heading straight for the ancient imperial city.
Of course, Professor Li Qing was getting on in years, so Chen Yu didn't let her go through all that trouble and left her in the RV.
As they approached the ancient imperial city walls, to avoid unnecessary trouble, Chen Yu parked his sled in a secluded, dilapidated building and chose to disguise himself as a refugee and walk into the ancient imperial city.
This ancient yet modern city still exudes a unique charm amidst the snow and ice.
Due to the heavy snowfall, most of the more than 20-meter-high city wall was buried under the snow. The exposed bricks gleamed with a cold, bluish-gray hue under the snowlight, adding to the sense of historical vicissitude.
On the city wall, one can occasionally see a few soldiers on guard duty. They are covered in heavy white cloaks, holding guns, standing tall in the biting cold wind, their eyes firm, as if even the heavy snow could not shake their will.
"Hiss~" Lin Lele gasped when she saw the soldiers on guard duty. "Aren't they cold standing there motionless in this cold weather?"
"Despite such harsh conditions, these soldiers still protect the people with unwavering faith and tenacious will, which is truly admirable," Qiao Meng remarked.
"Tch~" Lin Lele curled her lips, "Big sister, it's -73 degrees Celsius outside right now. It's a miracle they don't freeze into ice pops. You expect them to protect the people? You must be telling me a fairy tale."
To make her words more convincing, Lin Lele then looked at Yang Yue: "Yueyue, you're a professional. Tell me, is it even possible to move around while standing guard outdoors in this kind of weather?"
After a night of calm, Yang Yue's emotions stabilized considerably, as if she had become a different person. She stopped being temperamental and even took the initiative to reconcile with Lin Lele, whom she considered a traitor to her best friend.
After hearing Lin Lele's question, she thought for a moment and said, "Lele, your question is very practical. At an extreme low temperature of -73 degrees Celsius, the human body will indeed face great challenges, including a rapid drop in body temperature, muscle stiffness, and a slowed reaction speed. For ordinary people, it is almost impossible to be exposed to such an environment for a long time."
“However,” Yang Yue changed the subject, “these soldiers on guard duty must have undergone rigorous training, possibly possessing superhuman cold resistance and mastering techniques to maintain mobility in extremely cold conditions. Their cold-weather gear is probably also specially made, using high-tech materials to effectively insulate against the cold and maintain body temperature.”
After Yang Yue finished speaking, she cautiously glanced at Chen Yu, who was walking at the front, but Chen Yu had no interest in listening to their nonsense.
Lin Lele initially smiled as she listened to Yang Yue's answer, but she became displeased when Yang Yue started talking about rigorous training and high-tech materials.
He immediately retorted, "Should, possibly, perhaps? Yueyue, you're a researcher, can we not be so vague? What I need is solid evidence and a scientific explanation."
Yang Yue smiled wryly upon hearing this and did not reply to Lin Lele.
Her answer did indeed have a hint of trying to smooth things over.
She barely slept last night, thinking about many things.
To be honest, aside from that one night, she and Chen Yu had no emotional foundation whatsoever.
Lin Lele and Qiao Meng are different. They have spent more time with Chen Yu than she has. Competing with Lin Lele and Qiao Meng for his affections will only backfire and cause Chen Yu to dislike her.
Therefore, she changed her strategy and decided to show goodwill to Lin Lele and the other woman. Didn't Chen Yu like innocent and pure women like Qiao Meng? Then she would be even more innocent than Qiao Meng and establish herself as an understanding, gentle and considerate person.
Just then, a sudden gust of cold wind swept by, and one of the soldiers closest to Chen Yu and his group on the city wall lost his footing, tilted to the side, and fell straight down into the snow below the city wall.
Lin Lele happened to witness this scene and immediately clapped her hands and cheered: "Did you see that? Did you see that? I told you their actions were meaningless. A gust of wind could blow them over. Protecting the masses? What kind of protection is that!"
"Is he alright?" Qiao Meng looked anxiously down at the city wall, her face filled with worry.
She strode forward, wanting to get a clear look at the soldiers' condition, while secretly blaming Lin Lele for being too harsh with her words.
Yang Yue quickly stepped forward, examined him, and said to Chen Yu, "Chen Yu, he is still alive, but his condition is not optimistic and he needs immediate treatment."
Chen Yu nodded upon hearing this. He glanced up at the city wall and saw that the soldiers on guard remained motionless, as if nothing had happened.
Upon seeing this, Chen Yu frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and said, "Give it to me, let's get him into the city first."
Before understanding the strength of the city, helping the other side send the wounded soldiers back into the city is obviously the safest option.
This not only demonstrates their goodwill but also avoids unnecessary conflict and ensures that soldiers receive timely medical treatment.
With that, Chen Yu hoisted the wounded soldier onto his shoulder and strode toward the city gate.
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