Chapter 27 The Gray Dome 27 "Zhang Chuxi, what are you doing!"...
Wu Qing was captured by the people of Gray Tower?
Nanmen Jue's pupils contracted, unable to put the two words together for a moment. Why were the people from the Gray Tower arresting Wu Qing?
Those humanoid monsters were indeed created by the regressor, and it was Xu Yang who attacked this place. But it's plausible that Xu Yang was seeking revenge against her. Why would he capture Wu Qing? Not only could he not have known that Wu Qing and she were close, but Reincarnators have always looked down on natives. Even if he saw that she wasn't there and wanted to threaten her into walking into his trap, he should have chosen Zhang Chuxi instead!
Someone over there explained Wu Qing's whereabouts to Qin Yehan. The two looked up at the same time, their eyes meeting in mid-air. Qin Yehan frowned.
Nanmen Jue stood up without a word, took out disinfectant and bandages from the first aid kit, quickly returned to Zhang Chuxi's side, and carefully unwrapped her bandages.
Zhang Chuxi trembled with pain, but didn't make a sound from beginning to end. Nanmen Jue thought she was still in shock, but when she looked down, she found that her eyes were clear.
The atmosphere in the base was oppressive. Qin Yehan and his companion were taking care of the wounded. Although the most professional doctors were gone, after so many years of fighting in the apocalypse, they were still able to handle basic injuries.
However, this applies only to basic injuries.
Tong Gu stared blankly at the person lying in front of him. His upper body, from chest to stomach, had been almost completely cut open, with the skin rolled back and the ribs and internal organs protruding. If he weren't still breathing, no one would believe that he was still alive.
But at this point, what difference is there between it and death?
Tong Gu's hands were trembling. He held disinfectant and bandages, but didn't know where to begin.
Just as he was at a loss, a figure carrying a strong smell of disinfectant walked over and rudely pushed him aside.
"Move aside, don't get in my way."
Tong Gu staggered and stared blankly as Nanmen Jue calmly knelt down, placed the box beside him, took out some things he didn't understand, and began to work on the injured person like repairing a broken puppet.
"ah……"
Tong Gu suddenly remembered—or rather, he had never forgotten. It's just that the brain is a strange thing. They always remembered that Nanmen Jue was a top researcher, but at the same time, she should also be the top doctor in the Gray Tower!
"Yes, yes, there's hope, there's hope..."
He laughed and cried at the same time, quickly making room for Nanmen Jue, afraid of disturbing her performance.
Nanmen Jue had no time to care about him. The entire room was filled with wounded soldiers, big and small, and she could only treat them in order of their severity.
When she first saw the real hell on earth outside the Gray Tower, she was still afraid, but now her hands no longer trembled.
"Don't just stand by and watch," Nanmen Jue said to the people who were staring blankly at her. "Those who can move, go and help."
The entire hall came alive. It wasn't that people didn't want to move before, but rather that they didn't know what to do. Now, with Nanmen Jue in charge, everyone felt like they had found their backbone, and their numbness and fear of death were no longer so deep.
Qin Yehan was rescuing people on the other side, and he took a deep look at Nanmen Jue through the crowd.
She couldn't remember how long she had been working. Nanmen Jue had done her best, but she was still just a student. She was bold and meticulous, and dared to put her knowledge into practice based on her memory. Even if she was fast, she still couldn't keep up with the demands. She watched as some people died before they could be treated. When she arrived, the person had already stopped breathing with their eyes open.
The people around him burst into tears. Nanmen Jue was a little stunned and reached out to close his eyes.
If my sister were here, maybe all of these people could have survived?
Before she could think any further, another cry for help rang out impatiently. She whispered her condolences and hurried to another location.
After the emergency treatment was completed, Nanmen Jue looked at the time and it was already evening.
Qin Yehan asked those who were in better condition what exactly was going on.
"They just appeared out of nowhere?"
"Yes, without any warning, they had a clear objective; they knew we were here!"
"The sentries at the gate were the first to be killed, and then those monsters, the ones that looked like humans, just rushed in. We fought back, but those monsters were terrifyingly strong. They had hands and feet, and were much more agile than the irradiated monsters..."
"Finally, they found Dr. Wu and arrested her."
Qin Yehan frowned. "Who led them? Didn't they leave a single word?"
"No, there were people who didn't look like monsters, dressed in guard uniforms, but they didn't say anything."
Qin Yehan patted his shoulder and slowly walked up to Nanmen Jue.
Nanmen Jue was resting against the wall, her eyes fixed straight ahead. She didn't even look up when Qin Yehan came over. Hearing a muffled thud beside her, Qin Yehan sat down next to her.
"What are you thinking about?" Qin Yehan asked in a hoarse voice.
“The route we escaped from has definitely been discovered. I wonder what the situation is like inside the Gray Tower now. The fact that Xu Yang can make this decision means that Lin Suwen is in grave danger,” Nanmen Jue said. “The back door is closed. If we want to sneak back, we need to come up with a plan.”
Qin Yehan chuckled softly, a laugh tinged with malice and a hint of understanding, "So you really are going back to save people."
“I originally thought that even if you couldn’t go back, finding you a new Gray Tower would be nice,” Nanmen Jue said calmly. “But since someone is actively seeking death, I have no choice but to reluctantly grant their wish.”
Qin Yehan turned to look at her, "From the moment you fired that shot, I knew you were this kind of person."
He was referring to Nanmen Jue, who fired at Qi Mo without hesitation in the crowd. Even though he didn't know that killing one's own kind would turn a reincarnated person into a red name surrounded by enemies, he could still see the stubbornness and madness in Nanmen Jue at that moment.
She's not a crazy person who doesn't consider the consequences of her actions, but when faced with something she wants to do, she becomes the most stubborn madwoman.
“It’s very difficult.” Qin Yehan leaned back against the wall. “The Gray Tower is completely airtight from the building itself. If President Lin hadn’t made things easier for us, it would have been impossible to open that passage.”
“Nothing in this world is absolutely impossible,” Nanmen Jue said. “I’m more worried about Xu Yang himself than the Gray Tower.”
"Xu Yang?" Qin Yehan was taken aback. "Besides being a crazy beast, what else is there about him worth caring about?"
He certainly didn't understand the terrifying nature of a seasoned reincarnator. Nanmen Jue had no knowledge of the abilities and items in the reincarnation space and didn't know what tricks Xu Yang might have up his sleeve, but she would no longer underestimate him.
Her eyes flashed, shining brightly in the dim light.
“Tell him to just let me in,” she said.
Qin Yehan straightened up abruptly. "What did you say?"
“If I’m not mistaken, what Xu Yang wants is retinol,” Nanmen Jue said. “That retinol with its severe side effects.”
Qin Yehan's pupils dilated in shock. "You mean, he's going to turn everyone in the Gray Tower into those monsters?"
No, Xu Yang's goal was certainly not the Gray Tower.
Nanmen Jue guessed that things from the cycle of reincarnation should be able to be taken out, but he didn't know if it was a general setting or if specific items were required. Once he obtained more reversal elements, going to other worlds would be equivalent to having an army that only obeyed him.
The reason he arrested Wu Qing was because Wu Qing was the person he knew, besides Zhao Huai Ren, who was most capable of producing anti-retroviral drugs.
As for Nanmen Jue, Xu Yang certainly didn't believe in her reputation as a genius like the natives of this world.
Having sorted out his thoughts, Nanmen Jue's anger subsided somewhat. If Xu Yang's purpose was indeed this, then at least Wu Qing was not in immediate danger.
That can only be the reason, otherwise why would he arrest Wu Qing?
Nanmen Jue made a decision: "I have what he wants, and I can keep him in check. I will find a way to bring you in. Your only goal is to kill Xu Yang."
Qin Yehan remained silent.
“As long as Xu Yang dies, all of this will naturally end. Otherwise, on the day of his rebirth, not only Wu Qing, but Lin Suwen will also die.”
"You mean, President Lin is still alive?"
"I can't be sure, but it's more likely he's not dead."
"How do you know all this?" Qin Yehan stared straight at her. "And you just said you'd 'help you find the Gray Tower,' why did you exclude yourself?"
Nanmen Jue slowly turned his head to look at him, his phoenix eyes deep and unfathomable.
She simply asked, "Do you believe me?"
She didn't answer the question, nor was she led by the other person's line of thought to provide self-justification or explanation; she was simply looking for allies to help her achieve what she was doing.
Qin Yehan saw this in her eyes. If he refused, she would take matters into her own hands and achieve her goal. That was just the kind of person she was.
Qin Yehan said, "I believe in you as much as I believe in myself."
"That's good." Nanmen Jue shifted his gaze. "Listen, I'll emphasize again, Xu Yang is definitely not an ordinary clerical worker. He's the most difficult one to deal with. I entrusted the task of killing him to you because you're stronger than me. If I were even slightly stronger, I wouldn't feel comfortable entrusting this task to anyone else."
Qin Yehan frowned. "I can't imagine just how strong he is that you're so wary of him. Is he exceptionally skilled?"
“It’s not just his skills; some very… strange things might happen to him.” Nanmen Jue carefully chose his words. “Whatever you see happening to him, don’t doubt yourself; it’s all real.”
Qin Yehan stared at her for a moment, then didn't ask any more questions. "I understand."
He looked into the somber and sorrowful hall, his eyes and voice both darkening.
"You may not believe in my strength, but don't underestimate my determination to take revenge."
These deaths, these injuries, these desperate cries—all of it is because of that man.
"As the leader, I have failed everyone's trust. Even if it costs me my life, I will make sure that the wronged souls of the deceased are honored."
“No,” Nanmen Jue said.
"What?"
"You can't die. If you realize you can't kill him no matter what, then run." Nanmen Jue's expression was cold. "If you die, what will happen to the rest of the people?"
Qin Yehan fell silent. His eyes flickered, clearly struggling violently, but his mind was in turmoil, and he was unable to give an answer to the question.
He suddenly remembered something, "Why are you so sure he'll let you in and won't kill you? Could it be that you..."
He thought of a possibility, and an incredulous look appeared on his face. Nanmen Jue curled the corner of his mouth, took his hand, and placed it on his abdomen.
Qin Yehan's fingers trembled. He didn't care that she was a girl. On her smooth and firm abs, he felt a healed scar.
"This, this is...?"
Nanmen Jue winked at him and made a shushing gesture.
Xu Yang looked down on her, on the natives, and on the bond that had developed between the reincarnators and the natives. Of course, he never imagined that the chip he was so desperately looking for was in her hands.
Just before Zhao Huai-ren died, he personally handed the chip to her.
“I don’t know why, but I always feel uneasy, like something is about to happen.” Zhao Huai-ren said at the time, “Take this first. No one should have thought that it would still be back in your hands. It’s safest with you.”
Zhao Huai-ren guessed correctly. He had fooled the whole world by hiding the chip in a place no one could find, leaving the bad guys who wanted to use it only able to rage helplessly.
Nanmen Jue wanted to laugh, but the corners of his mouth remained flat.
Does love mean death doesn't matter? Bullshit. Living people die for some so-called mission, as easily as erasing an extra line of text. Reincarnators think they're superior to the natives, but how much more dignified are their deaths than those of ants?
It's all bullshit. The Supreme God is bullshit, this space is bullshit, and the reincarnators are bullshit.
"Go and rest for a while, thank you for your hard work," Qin Yehan said in a low voice.
Nanmen Jue was not sleepy at all; her heart was filled with anger and resentment. If she weren't weak, she would already be on her way to the Gray Tower.
Strength, strength.
She stared at her fingertips resting on her knees, her desire for power swelling like never before.
At this moment, she is willing to pay any price to gain power.
Seeing that she did not respond, Qin Yehan did not press the matter. He simply let out a soft sigh, stood up, and continued to clean up the mess.
At that very moment, the entire base shook violently.
Nanmen Jue immediately looked up, but before he could react, another tremor followed, this time more violent, accompanied by a roar, lasting for half a minute. Debris fell in a flurry, and screams and cries mingled together in chaos.
Qin Yehan immediately turned around and crouched down, using his body to protect Nanmen Jue, while shouting.
"Watch out! Move towards the triangle area!"
Half a minute later, the tremors temporarily stopped. The two exchanged a brief glance and both saw a look of seriousness.
Could it be an earthquake?
"I'm afraid it's not an ordinary earthquake."
If it's an earthquake, you should run outside, otherwise everyone is in danger of being buried alive. But what if it's not an earthquake? What if the people from Gray Tower go back and try to force them out using this method?
But there was no time to think. The third shaking began quickly, each one more violent than the last. Large sections of the roof beams began to collapse. There was no time to hesitate. The only way to survive was to rush out!
Nanmen Jue and Qin Yehan rushed off in two different directions. Nanmen Jue rushed towards Zhang Chuxi, while Qin Yehan rushed towards Tong Gu.
"Go!" Nanmen Jue lifted Zhang Chuxi up and swayed as they ran outside.
"South Gate..." Zhang Chuxi said softly, "Will we die in this world?"
"Does saying I'll die mean I'll die? Then I'll curse Xu Yang to a terrible death right now."
Those who could still move helped those who couldn't, and they all ran shakily outside. But before they could get out, several screams came from outside.
"Don't come out! Go back! All of you, go back!!"
Nanmen Jue stopped in his tracks. Those who hadn't run away looked at each other in confusion. Nanmen Jue glanced back and saw that Qin Yehan and Tong Gu were nowhere to be found.
With a loud crash, a large pile of rubble collapsed in the middle of the tunnel, separating the front and back sides.
Exclamations of surprise filled the air as Nanmen Jue slowly lowered his head and looked down at his feet.
The thick, foul-smelling liquid that slowly spread to her feet was blood.
Zhang Chuxi gripped Nanmen Jue's arm tightly, and Nanmen Jue led her backward, but the landslide blocked their way, leaving them with nowhere to retreat.
Another loud bang, and this time the staircase leading to the outside collapsed. People screamed and scattered, but there was nowhere to go.
They're trapped!
There were quite a few people trapped in this area, and they looked at each other in bewilderment.
"What exactly happened?"
"What's happening outside? What's killing people?"
"Where is the leader?!"
Nanmen Jue stared upwards, unsure if it was her imagination, but she seemed to see the stone bricks rise and fall as if breathing.
The next second, she forcefully tackled Zhang Chuxi to the ground and yelled, "Get out of the way!"
Almost the entire stone wall collapsed, and in addition to the dazzling rays of the setting sun shining in from below, a huge bird's beak also reached in!
Its body must be enormous, otherwise it wouldn't be able to fit only a bird's beak into such a large hole. The beak was pitch black, shimmering with an oily sheen, and covered with blood and intestines. When it opened its mouth, it made a hoarse and unpleasant sound, and the corpses it hadn't swallowed fell out.
"Blood...blood..."
Its discordant sounds combine to form a chilling word.
"How is it, Nanmen? Are you over there?"
Qin Yehan's shouts could be faintly heard through the rubble blocking the way.
"Damn it, hold on!"
His voice sounded like he was about to go crazy, but Nanmen Jue knew that it was impossible to expect him to pass through the wall and come to save people. Even if he did come, he would probably just be adding another dish to this bird's plate.
It's an advanced radiation monster; there's no other possibility.
Even if it attacked Gray Tower, let alone just these people, Gray Tower wouldn't necessarily have to sacrifice anything to kill it.
Its blood-stained beak pecked wildly in the tunnel, growing increasingly agitated.
"Blood! Blood!"
The hole above was being pecked bigger and bigger, and everyone huddled together in fear. But the place was only so big, where else could they hide? A little girl screamed as she was picked up and swallowed whole!
"Xiaowen—" her mother cried and lunged forward, "Eat me too! Eat me too!"
She charged toward the bird's beak without hesitation, but her collar was suddenly grabbed and she was pushed aside.
Through her teary eyes, she turned her head and saw the handsome young man who had just arrived, acting mysteriously, leap up, grab the closed beak of the bird, and as it angrily shook it, stick one hand into its nostril!
A deafening sneeze caused the little girl, who hadn't even had time to swallow, to vomit up again. She sat on the ground, her body and face covered in blood, completely terrified.
"Xiao Wen!"
"Lean back!"
Nanmen Jue roared at everyone, but it was too late to let go. The bird's beak retracted completely, pulling Nanmen Jue up with it.
Before the last rays of light disappeared on the horizon, she saw a scene that chilled her to the bone.
The house that was originally used as a cover had long since been reduced to rubble. The first people to escape were left with only a few arms and legs outside. And the culprit who caused all of this...
Nanmen Jue had a hard time describing what it was. Just by looking at its beak, she thought it was a large bird, but its wings had degenerated into shriveled bony wings. A thin membrane covered its mountain-like body, beneath which were jagged, chaotic bones. Its body shape resembled both a bird and a Tyrannosaurus Rex, with particularly short forelimbs.
It shook its head violently to sneeze and reached for its long beak with its short forepaws. Compared to the lowly radiated monsters, it had a distinct head and limbs, but this did not make it look any more likable; it was still a disgusting skeleton.
Nanmenjue noticed that it had no eyes and relied entirely on its nose and mouth to find food, so its nostrils should be the most sensitive part. She stumbled upon the perfect answer.
She tried to forget the disgusting feeling of her entire arm being shoved into the monster's nostril, and carefully hunched over, trying to get out of its attack range.
However, as soon as she moved, the other person stopped fiddling with its mouth, and its eyeless face turned straight in her direction.
Nanmen Jue immediately froze.
Cold sweat quickly broke out on her forehead and back. She had taken off her thickest coat to make it easier to rescue people, and now the cold wind was biting.
She carefully took another step, the snow crunching softly under her feet. The monster instantly sprang to life, its neck stretching to an unbelievable length, its enormous beak emitting a deafening roar.
"Blood!!"
Nanmenjue turned and ran, followed by earth-shaking footsteps, and the beak was only centimeters away from Nanmenjue!
Nanmenjue swiftly bent down and rolled over, causing the bird's beak to miss its target.
But this couldn't go on. Her mind was racing, and before she could come up with a solution, she suddenly stopped breathing.
A familiar black mist slowly spread out, exactly like the scene I had seen at the nuclear power plant before.
So that's it! The one that scared all the radiation monsters at the nuclear power plant into hiding was this high-level monster!
Oh, right—nuclear power plants!
Nanmen Jue searched frantically and finally found what she was looking for.
When they returned, they found something was wrong. Tong Gu hadn't driven the car into the base; instead, he had parked it nearby!
Nanmen Jue scrambled towards the undamaged car, thankful that Tong Gu hadn't even closed the door in her haste! She slid into the driver's seat, almost skimming the ground.
In the tense moment of igniting the fire, she still had time to think. She didn't remember having such good skills before. Adversity really makes people grow!
With a roar, the car started. Nanmen Jue suddenly realized, "Is this Tyrannosaurus Rex really that slow?"
She looked up and this time she really screamed.
"Zhang Chuxi! What are you doing!"
Despite losing an arm, Zhang Chuxi actually chased after the monster, attracting its attention! Nanmen Jue was prepared for the monster to rip off the roof of the car, but he was unexpectedly drawn away by its aggro.
Nanmen Jue gritted his teeth, and with a whoosh, he sped off, blocking Zhang Chuxi's path with a swift maneuver.
"Get in the car!"
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