Li Sikai had some doubts; there was no way out of here. Otherwise, how could they have dug for several days without any change?
Shen Yanming had wanted to bring up this issue for a long time, but without any evidence, he didn't know how to say it.
He took a coin out of his bag and ran to a place two or three hundred meters away from the cliff.
Squat down, stand the coin upright on the ground, and let go. The coin will roll forward as if it has grown legs.
They only stopped when they reached the cliff face. The "ding-dong" sound was quite loud in the quiet passage.
Following the sound, Li Sikai picked up the coin, turned to look at Shen Yanming, and looked somewhat puzzled.
Shen Yanming explained, "This place looks flat, but it's actually sloped. We weren't sure before, but we figured it out by trying a coin. Even if we can get out from here, it's probably much deeper than the entrance."
The key issue is that they've been stuck inside for a month already, and who knows what the current altitude is? If they dig out something else, it'll be like an old man hanging himself, tired of living.
Li Sikai had also thought of these things, so he asked General Li, "How about we turn back the way we came?"
Anyway, they have a car, so it won't take them long to get back.
Li Zongmengguan pondered for a moment, still feeling somewhat unwilling. They'd been digging for three days already; what if they only needed to dig for one more day to get out?
However, it's hard to say. If it's solid land outside, they might not be able to get out even if they dig for three years.
He nodded: "Alright, let's go back the way we came."
The guards responsible for digging the exit breathed a huge sigh of relief, collapsed to the ground, and looked at Shen Yanming with gratitude.
Shen Yanming smiled, concealing his merits and fame.
Actually, he wanted to go back himself. What was so good about being in this dark cave all day? He couldn't even hug his wife.
The group went into the space, had a big meal, and rested before coming out.
I drove a four-wheeled SUV at a speed of sixty kilometers per hour. Traveling day and night, I saw the exit in less than two days.
Li Zongmengguan, Qiu Man, Jiang Ji, Shen Yanming, Bi Qiaoan, Qi Xili, as well as the bigwigs and guards all came out.
Everyone fell silent at the result. Had they known this would happen, they would have turned back long ago.
"Haha, the sightseeing bus we took there, you know, it's one of those electric scooters, it can't go very fast. Plus, we had to keep an eye on our surroundings all the time, and we had to stop every now and then to collect space stones and energy crystals, so it's understandable that it took a little longer."
But the return trip is different; we can just drive straight ahead without looking, so it'll naturally take less time. Besides, aren't we also curious to see if we can get out on the other side? So digging for those three days won't be a loss.”
Seeing everyone's embarrassed expressions, Jiang Ji offered words of comfort. He thought to himself how considerate he was!
"Yes, yes, Engineer Jiang is right. Our main focus is research, so we need to have a spirit of exploration. Now that we have a definite conclusion, we naturally need to save time and come back quickly."
"This trip has been very fruitful, and Engineer Jiang will probably be busy for quite some time. Here, I wish Engineer Jiang great success and that he will produce results soon."
Well, these people are really good at flattering. Jiang Ji laughed it off, dispelling everyone's pent-up frustration.
General Li patted him on the shoulder: "Keep it up, we all believe in you!"
Jiang Ji's smile froze instantly, and she suddenly felt like she had sold herself out.
Standing at the entrance of the passageway, everyone felt as if they were in a dream. The past month inside had brought about many things that overturned their understanding of the world.
Regardless of how this passage was formed, the space stones and energy stones inside alone are enough to usher in a new era for the Qinghua Kingdom.
If used properly, they could definitely become the world's number one superpower. Although they already are, the emergence of storage rings will revolutionize the lifestyle of their citizens.
Not to mention energy crystals, which haven't been fully researched yet.
In addition, in terms of length, this passage definitely crosses provinces.
It went straight ahead, and although the signal was blocked, they couldn't know exactly where it would end up. But given the two days and two nights of driving, it might have even reached the southernmost tip of Qinghua Kingdom.
Some things are better left unsaid; perhaps it's a good thing that the other side is buried deep underground.
They only need to hold onto the Suzhou side to ensure that the resources there are available to the alliance. And these resources are exclusive.
Standing at the exit of the passage, Li Sikai gently waved his hand, and the off-road vehicle was stored in his spatial storage.
Over the past month, staying in the energy-rich channel has made him feel much more relaxed.
Although he longed to stay, he knew that if he wanted freedom in the future, he couldn't indulge in this fleeting pleasure.
The group looked at the light ahead and suddenly felt it was a bit too bright. It took them a while to adjust before they slowly walked out of the passage.
The feeling of seeing the light of day again is fucking wonderful. Many people opened their arms, embracing the sunlight they rarely get to experience.
This ravine is so deep, it's practically a narrow strip of sky. Sunlight only reaches the bottom for a short while around noon; the rest of the time, it's just diffused light.
Fortunately, it was astigmatism, so their eyes weren't severely affected.
Walking slowly through the earthy ditch, I reflected on the gains of the trip and expressed my hopes for the future.
Shen Yanming hesitated for a moment before asking the question that had been buried in his heart for a long time: "Commander Li, besides our Qinghua Kingdom, are people from other countries still here?"
"Yes, I'm here!" Chief Li smiled. "Don't underestimate the capabilities of other governments. Although they are a step behind Qinghua in many things, they have learned from their mistakes. They will stockpile supplies and build fortifications to some extent."
Although they can't compare to us, it shouldn't be a problem for some of them to survive.
"So, do we still have contact with them?"
"No, not at all. As far as I know, many countries are already struggling financially. Why would we contact them to provide supplies?"
Alliance Chief Li shook his head with a smile: "We can't do something that loses money! If it weren't for Xiao Kai, our Qinghua Kingdom wouldn't even have enough to eat. In the end, it's because of a space ability user that the alliance's situation isn't so dire."
After saying that, he gave Shen Yanming a meaningful look, which made Old Shen blush.
He felt guilty and embarrassed.
"Xiao Kai is great, I can't compare to him." It seemed like he was admitting something, but also like he wasn't saying anything at all.
General Li patted his arm: "You are different from him, but your hearts are the same. Whether it's open or covert, whether it's contributing food or labor, as long as it's for the benefit of the alliance and for the people, you are all good. In my heart, you are the best too."
General Li comforted him, saying, "It's enough that Xiao Kai is leading the charge. The rest of us can be his support and reliance."
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