Chapter 43
"Ah!" Yao Si screamed and jumped up immediately. After several jumps, he ran far away. Looking back, he saw that the cave entrance, which was originally empty, was now densely packed with snakes.
Yao Si breathed deeply and patted his chest to calm himself down. Ji Wenxue also patted Yao Si's back.
"Wow, so scary! How come there are so many snakes suddenly? Is there a snake's nest down there?" Yao Si said, still feeling scared.
Everyone calmed down in a safe area away from the snake. Wandi looked over there, seemingly lost in thought.
After this experience, Yao Si didn't want to go to that cave again, let alone take the initiative, even if she was forced.
Ying Zhao ran up behind Wan Di and followed closely. That move just now really scared her to death. With the snakes guarding the cave entrance, everyone could only change their plans and wait and see.
But simply waiting and watching wouldn't reveal the truth. The land is interconnected, and all things coexist. If changes here aren't addressed, there's a chance something else might happen elsewhere. Therefore, we must go down into the cave, and as soon as possible.
"Sister Wandi, are you sure you want to go down alone?" Ji Wenxue asked, and the creepy scene of that night immediately appeared in her mind. Although she was not afraid of snakes, so many of them were still very intimidating, and who knew what was down there, whether there would be more messy things.
"Now that the cave entrance is clear, maybe we should give up this piece of land and look for another one."
Wan Di looked at Ji Wenxue and shook her head. "That's not a good idea. If you don't solve a problem, you're just running away. It might become even more serious and difficult later. The snakes destroyed the plants, but they didn't actively hurt anyone or attack violently. I don't think they're irrational and indiscriminately attacking. That's why I have to go."
Simply giving in and retreating will only result in you giving up your living space to others.
Ji Wenxue was stunned for a moment and just nodded, "Yes, I understand." She recalled Wandi's eyes in her mind, but felt bitter. Those eyes were still bright and lively, but a hint of disappointment flashed across their eyes when they looked at her.
Disappointed... Yes, I don’t know when I became so timid, but I still made a lot of mistakes while being cautious.
Wan Di gave Jiang Zouwei a few more instructions and then set off alone.
Yao Si put down his hand as he was waving goodbye. Wan Di is so amazing. When will she be able to do this again?
Ying Zhao went to the lab early in the morning. She had been researching a new product for the past few months. Regarding menstrual blood, was inventing special underwear the best solution? Not necessarily.
Menstrual blood is produced in the body, so is it possible to process it in the body? A filter could be created to remove impurities and other substances, and the transformed blood could be stored and used again when the body is in danger or in need.
Ying Zhao had long ago been full of wild imaginations about these things, but after all the repression, they gradually dulled. But it was only when Wan Di gave her the task of researching underwear that a spark reignited her imagination.
Ying Zhao was naturally quite clever. As soon as she came up with this idea, she immediately went to see Wan Di. Halfway through her speech, she suddenly realized that her explanation was purely speculative. Science does indeed originate from hypotheses. However, research and experiments in this area are extremely rare, and there's no previous experience to draw upon. Yet, the research required is vast and precise. To put it bluntly, her hypothesis, whose success is uncertain, would require enormous funding.
But now their funds cannot be said to be extremely tight, but they are definitely not abundant either.
As Ying Zhao finished speaking, he was thinking more and more, and his concerns were growing. "I'm just telling you this first. In fact, research needs to be done slowly. Let's develop other things first, and then I'll..."
Wandi interrupted with a smile, "Sorry to interrupt. Your idea is very good, and this will greatly improve everyone's physical health. This will be beneficial to everyone. I hope you can continue your research at your own pace. Don't worry about the funding."
“…Okay.” Ying Zhao didn’t know what to say anymore. All his words turned into a response of compliance.
With such wholehearted trust and support, her fighting spirit was rekindled. She would only allow herself to succeed in this research ahead of time!
On the other side, Wandi had already arrived at the "snake cave". The entrance of the cave was quiet and only darkness could be seen inside. Wandi jumped in without hesitation, stuck his body with his feet, adjusted his posture, and slowly descended.
The cave was long. Wandi estimated it took him about five minutes to stop. But once he touched the ground, it wasn't the end. Below him, a spiderweb of holes stretched in all directions. He had no idea where it would lead, or if it would all lead to the same place. Wandi simply chose a random passage and crept forward.
The passage was narrow and low, and it was impossible to stand up straight, but the walls of the passage were very smooth, and some places even passed by dangerous areas. The passage was winding, and Wandi felt that there was some kind of pattern. While crawling and observing, she perfected the topographic map of this place in her mind.
The underground passage was too dark, and even with Wanda's excellent eyesight, it was difficult to see clearly. However, this place was still too unknown, and turning on the light was too dangerous, so Wanda decided to just crawl in the dark.
Suddenly, a multitude of tiny dots of light appeared ahead, twinkling like a starry sky fallen to the ground. Wandi cautiously advanced, noticing a change in the texture of the earth beneath her. She brushed aside the topsoil with her hands and was startled.
She quickly climbed out of the passage and rolled out of the door. The passage she had just been climbing through was now tightly closed together.
Just now she felt some bones under the soil.
The cave entrance was like a lip, just closed, now slowly opening again. Wandi looked around and continued to walk slowly forward. As he got closer, he was surprised to find that the shining light he had just seen from afar was actually emitted by a large gold mine!
Precious metals are valuable at all times.
Wandi touched the wall with her fingers. Although it was hidden deep underground where there was no sunlight, the dusty metal was still so dazzling.
Wandi thought almost instantly that if they mined some of these, Ying Zhao's research, the technology to improve the living environment... all happiness would be within reach.
A smile appeared in Wandi's shining eyes, but she still looked around vigilantly.
Even unexpected wealth can bring with it terrible consequences. What is the hidden price of something that seems free?
Wandi didn't stop. She continued walking. The gold mine was an accidental discovery, but today she was mainly trying to figure out whether there was a connection between the snakes and the withered land. If so, what was the connection? If not, what caused the death of all the plants in the land?
Continuing to walk, the ground was filled with glowing minerals. Wandi looked towards a brilliant ruby in the distance. In the dark night, the gem's brightness seemed strange.
This anomaly clearly had no intention of being mysterious. After exchanging glances with Wandi, it suddenly moved, its golden scales blending with the gold ore moving. Simultaneously, a swarm of pythons suddenly emerged from all directions.
The air became quiet again, and both sides seemed to be frozen in their confrontation.
Before Python could act, Eveny suddenly turned around and looked at Ruby again, "I have a solution to your problem."
These words seemed to be quite effective by accident. The Ruby Gold Python flicked its tail twice, and the other pythons immediately disappeared.
Wandi breathed a sigh of relief. Based on her past experience, she thought she'd try this out first. The question itself wasn't the most important thing. If there was a question, she'd naturally pause and listen out of curiosity. Even if there wasn't one, she'd still be able to come up with one.
She was originally worried about how to communicate, but she didn't expect that Ruby could actually speak human language.
"You smell like me, so I'm willing to give you a chance."
Wandi immediately thought of Galactus. And one chance was enough for her.
"Only the right medicine will be effective, so before I propose a solution, I would like to ask a few questions," said Wandi.
The Ruby Gold Python nodded in agreement, "Sure, go ahead and ask."
After a few questions, Wandi had a clear idea. The dead vegetation on the ground was indeed caused by the snakes. As the Ruby Gold Python said, "We don't like the taste of those things. We don't allow foreign objects that make snakes uncomfortable in our territory."
Wandi expressed her understanding. "I have found the crux of the problem and there is a way to solve it." She said firmly, taking a step forward confidently and calmly. This showed her sincerity.
The Ruby Gold Python swung its tail leisurely, looking completely unconcerned until it heard Wandi's next words.
"Even though you don't like the taste of those plants, they're still good for filling your stomach, right?" Wandi said with a relaxed smile, her tone firm. "Compared to grass, young grains attract more creatures as they grow. But that's before humans can eliminate pests. So you wait until the crops are at their peak growth, attracting rodents and insects, and feast on them before humans interfere, destroying the crops in the process."
The golden python's eyes flickered, and it reassessed the other person, willing to listen to Wandi's words. In fact, it was because she had just eaten a full meal and was digesting it recently. She felt like having some fun on the spur of the moment, but she didn't expect this person to have some skills.
The golden python continued to raise its head proudly, "Yes, you are right, but so what, we can do anything in our territory." After spitting out the big words, the golden python also secretly mobilized the muscles of its body, ready to attack at any time.
However, what awaited him was not an attack, but someone suddenly touched his head.
"I don't blame you, you're just too hungry, aren't you?"
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