Chapter 129 A Small Group of Four
Mingzhao was eager to know what their plan was, so she decided to try and get some information from this woman who seemed to have a good relationship with her.
"No, no, look, I didn't even bring any wine this time. Hahaha, the old man's expression is hilarious, like we're really going to sacrifice ourselves for him."
The woman laughed too.
"Exactly, who cares about his research plans? Compared to immortality, what do they even matter?"
"If we succeed this time, we can have anything we want. Why would we need to put up with his attitude?"
It seems that these people are very dissatisfied with the research institution.
Mingzhao now understood that these people participated in the plan to retrieve something from the trench below and then sell it.
Based on the name of this instance, it's likely related to immortality.
However, anything related to immortality is definitely not a good thing, and this instance looks extremely dangerous.
With this basic understanding, Mingzhao was able to join a conversation with several people normally without showing any obvious flaws.
The woman waved to someone in the distance, and two male researchers walked over.
“I told you that Jing must have drunk too much. I’ve already criticized her. Stop being so suspicious all the time.”
The middle-aged man who appeared to be the team leader rubbed his forehead, looking quite helpless.
"Chen Xin, don't spoil her too much. She's drinking at such an important time. I'll send you to an alcohol rehabilitation center when we get back this time."
Another young researcher walked over with a smile.
"Brother Shengli, stop scolding Jing. She didn't bring any alcohol this time, which is a big improvement."
Chen Xin also spoke up for her.
“Xiao He is right. We’re here to do something big this time. It took us so long and a lot of effort to get into the research institute. A Jing won’t come and ruin our plans at this time.”
Mingzhao quickly made a gesture as if she were swearing an oath.
"Brother Shengli, I was really wrong. I really won't drink this time. I will definitely complete the mission well, which is so important."
The four of them seem to have a pretty good relationship; they were always together before they infiltrated the research institute.
This Victory Bro didn't really get angry with Mingzhao. He seemed to be the eldest among them. He said a few more words to Mingzhao and then stopped talking.
The four of them returned to the camp together.
They were given a suite with two bedrooms, a toilet and shower, and even a simple kitchen.
Xiao He said he wanted to eat hot pot, and everyone agreed.
The refrigerator in the kitchen didn't have many vegetables, and they were mostly frozen; there weren't many fresh vegetables.
Despite this, everyone was very enthusiastic and started preparing the food together.
The atmosphere was very harmonious; they were clearly teammates who had known each other for a long time.
Through conversations with these people, Mingzhao learned about their relationships and identities.
Simply put, the four of them met while doing business on the black market.
There has never been a Grand Voyage game in this world, but many strange things always happen at sea. Mingzhao vaguely feels that all of this may be related to the Grand Voyage game.
After getting to know each other, the four of them hit it off immediately. Each of them had their own strengths, so they quickly began to work together to complete various tasks.
Within a few years, this group of four had made a name for themselves in the black market, and various customers sought them out to complete various tasks.
This time, their mission was to go to this trench to search for a certain active substance.
The person who commissioned them didn't explain in detail what it was, only saying that they would understand once they saw it.
This area is state-owned and is under close surveillance and protection because a large number of researchers died two years ago.
In order to gain access to this area, these four individuals infiltrated the research institute a year in advance as unofficial staff.
After a year of effort, they finally gained the professor's trust and he accepted the task.
Of course, it was precisely because they were unofficial staff that the professor assigned them this mission, which would have been a one-way trip for both research teams.
This customer was very generous, giving them a large sum of money that would ensure they would never have to worry about food or clothing again and would no longer have to live such a dangerous life.
Moreover, he generously paid a considerable portion of the deposit directly.
This is what made the four usually cautious people take the risk and accept this very dangerous mission.
However, they weren't actually particularly worried.
They believed that those who had previously participated in the survey were all weak researchers.
But these gangsters are different from them; even that monster didn't make them back down.
Even the most terrifying monsters are still just mortal beings; how could they be as cruel as those cunning and treacherous old foxes in the black market?
What's more, this time they also have guns.
These four people have different backgrounds and each has their own area of expertise.
The person Mingzhao replaced was named Liu Jing. She grew up in an orphanage, had served in the military, and seemed to have done quite well. Later, she was discharged because she developed an alcohol addiction.
She is an excellent marksman, proficient in using pistols, rifles, machine guns, and sniper rifles.
Another woman, Chen Xin, who is thin and small, is skilled at designing various mechanisms and solving puzzles, as well as picking locks and stealing things.
Before joining the group, she was a thief—no, a master thief; there was practically nothing she couldn't steal.
The team leader, Guo Shengli, doesn't have any special skills, but his strength lies in his extensive experience in missions.
He started making a living on the black market when he was a teenager, and he was involved in all the missions they received.
Moreover, they rely on his experience and on-the-spot reactions to lead the way, scout enemy positions, and handle various special situations.
Sometimes, these things can save lives.
The remaining young man, who looked very gentle, was named Chen Jun. Contrary to his appearance, he was actually a master of close combat.
He started learning martial arts from a master when he was very young. Later, he got into a conflict with someone, killed someone, and was imprisoned.
Guo Shengli used his connections to get him out of prison, and from then on he followed Guo Shengli.
Apart from Liu Jing, played by Ming Zhao, all four of them are outlaws.
I don't know how Liu Jing, a former soldier, managed to get along with them.
However, Mingzhao felt that this team was quite reliable, and these people must have strong mental fortitude.
It's better than encountering researchers like those in that video who scream and faint at the sight of a monster.
After dinner, the people at the outpost delivered their supplies.
There are many kinds of items, including binoculars, climbing ropes, compasses, signal flares, walkie-talkies, etc.
However, as soon as the delivery people left, Guo Shengli threw away everything they had brought.
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