Chapter 811: Danger!
She originally thought that after coming down, she would still be faced with the freezing cold, with everyone wearing special clothes or thick cotton-padded coats, working hard, and the harsh environment. But look what she saw!
Gu Yin stared blankly at the object overhead that was shining like the sun and asked, "What is that?"
"Surprised? That's the treasure of the Merfolk! It's made from Merfolk oil. Once it's lit, it won't go out until the fuel is used up, and it also has a constant temperature! It's extremely precious!" Bai Wuwen explained with admiration.
Gu Yin looked bewildered: "Mermaids? Our country has mermaids? The legendary mermaids? The mermaids mentioned in ancient texts and myths who live at the end of the South China Sea? Their tears turn into pearls, they are good at weaving, and the eternal lamp in the tomb of the First Emperor of the Ages is said to be lit with mermaid oil! Are you sure what you just said is the mermaid I know?"
The leader and Elder Bai walked forward, and before leaving, he instructed, "Wuwen, take Ayin for a walk. We'll meet in the conference room in an hour; we'll go and make preparations first." After saying that, he left with the others.
Bai Wuwen led Gu Yin forward: "Yes, it's the legendary merman you know!"
"Do we have merfolk in our country? Are they here? Can we see them? Are they fish-tailed and human-bodied like in TV dramas? Legend says merfolk aren't particularly bad-tempered? How did you convince them?"
"Stop, stop, stop! I'll explain everything! You really are a curious person! Are all researchers like this?" Bai Wuwen said helplessly.
"Our country does indeed have merfolk, but due to environmental factors and the expansion of human settlements, this race retreated from the South China Sea to the deep sea abyss. Although they left, our race has always maintained contact with them, just without any direct interaction. After all, as you know, too much interaction would bring them annihilation." Human desires are immeasurable.
"As for what they look like, you'll see when you get there. Their race now consists of only two people, a brother and sister. The brother can transform into human form and move around, but the sister is still too young. In recent years, the marine environment has become increasingly harsh, and it's said that the underwater environment is no longer conducive to their survival. The merman brother contacted our special department through special means. It just so happens that we need some capable people here, so we sent the brother and sister here. Before they came, this place was like an ice city, and many things couldn't be accomplished. After they arrived, they provided great help to the base, even bringing their clan's most treasured artifact. Can you imagine how much they sacrificed!"
Gu Yin nodded, acknowledging that it was indeed a significant sacrifice: "Didn't he have any requests?"
Bai Wuwen shook his head: "There are no big requirements. He just wants his sister to stay at the base. He goes out every day, I don't know what he's looking for. He comes back to see his sister occasionally. The leaders have given him a position, so he's considered a government employee, which makes it easier for him to move around. You've come at a bad time, he just went out yesterday."
Hearing him say that, Gu Yin suddenly remembered the giant snake. Did the merfolk go out to find something with spiritual energy? Did his sister also need that thing to grow?
“This is below the canyon. The ice above is at least a thousand years old, if not ten thousand. They’ve created a space the size of a town below. Guess who’s the main force behind this?” Bai Wuwen opened an electric scooter from the side and let Gu Yin get on.
"This car is powered by converting ice energy into electricity, but the equipment is limited and there isn't enough electricity, so we have to conserve it. Most of the time, we won't drive unless it's an emergency," Bai Wuwen explained.
Gu Yin knew about this, and he was actually interested in the people who developed this underground city.
"Is it the Mohist school?" A family skilled in using mechanical devices.
Bai Wuwen chuckled: "You think I don't believe you because you watch too many TV dramas? It's the military! What kind of family could create something so extraordinary!"
Gu Yin: "...What's at the end of the base?"
"It's a glacial river and a desert, and also the end of the Kunlun Mountains. All the equipment we've prepared will be test-flown from there. It's quite far, and you have a meeting to attend later, so I won't take you there. You'll have a chance to go and see it later. By the way, do you see both sides of the square?"
Gu Yin had seen it long ago. Although it was quite far away, Bai Wuwen was driving on the side of the road, so she could still see it clearly.
"Is there a laboratory or office area behind the ice door? The temperature here isn't hot, but it's not cold either. Won't the ice melt and hold water?" She had just seen someone come out from inside. The gleaming ice wall opened automatically from the inside and closed automatically after the person came out. There wasn't a single drop of water in the ice.
"The merfolk are frozen? No! Don't worry! The labs are indeed behind and below the ice walls, while the living quarters are up there. After all, humans still need warmth. Before, we would take turns going up to bask in the sun. But since the merfolk came, we only go up once every two weeks. Even the old professors haven't gone up. They're so dedicated!"
As soon as Bai Wuwen finished speaking, his wristwatch rang.
Seeing that he pressed the button once, Gu Yin turned the car around: "The commander is calling us. You can look at the rest later. Let's go first! This is the base's communication equipment. It can only be used here. Once it goes outside, the magnetic field will be chaotic, and it will be useless. You will have one later too."
Gu Yin nodded: "This is truly a magical ice and snow world! It's so breathtaking!" Before, when she was out in the world, she thought she was pretty amazing, and the people she met were also amazing. It seemed like she had reached the top. But after coming here, Gu Yin realized how insignificant she was! There are always higher heavens and more capable people out there. It's not just a saying!
"I don't know if I'm qualified to attend the meeting later. Gu Yin, that giant snake from before, were you... What the hell?! Danger! Gu Yin, get out of the way!" Before Bai Wuwen could finish speaking, a dark shadow suddenly flew towards him at high speed!
The moment he spoke, Gu Yin immediately sensed the danger and quickly jumped off the electric scooter!
The dark figure appeared before her the moment she regained her footing. Gu Yin immediately attacked, but her punches were completely useless! The opponent's strength was astonishing! Gu Yin couldn't budge him an inch!
Before he could make another move, he was grabbed around the waist and quickly pulled forward!
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