There is no specific pattern to the attacks of primitive creatures, and we cannot decide when they will arrive.

However, on the day when the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess came to inspect, the Huanhai Base suffered a fierce attack by large primitive creatures, and even put the two princes in danger, which became an unforgivable accident.

The military officers were extremely terrified, fearing that the two princes would be furious, especially the Crown Princess. She had always been accustomed to being spoiled in the White Tower, and now that she was coming to inspect for the first time, she should have been happy, but she encountered such an attack. Not only was she soaked and covered in blood, she even joined the battle herself.

It was all their fault for not guarding properly, which caused Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess to suffer like this.

Fortunately, Chen Nian didn't care. He looked at the mess of fish and shrimp corpses on the ground, some of which were smashed by the shovel, and some of which were stepped on by him. He even felt a little happy.

The adrenaline slowly faded, and Chen Nian suddenly realized that his head was aching. He had slapped himself a little too hard.

Chen Nian silently rubbed his dizzy head, and this action naturally caught Shafulai's attention.

"Why did you hit yourself just now?" He still didn't understand.

"I'll tell you later." Chen Nian said in a low voice.

Everything that had just happened was so bizarre and strange that so many primitive creatures were actually conveying the same message to him.

They were calling him back. Where? Why? Did they look familiar? He had never seen them before.

Chen Nian was not stupid. His intuition told him that this was something that one person could not handle alone.

Perhaps he should have told Shafley about it, just like he did when he found the fluorescent panel under the table in Chen Wei's former residence. If one more person knew about it, they could discuss the matter and at least he wouldn't be so panicked.

Chen Nian and Shafley were escorted to the safer inner circle platform.

Chen Nianhun was soaked, his face and clothes were all stained with blood, but luckily none of the blood was his own. The pocket that had crushed Xiangluo to death was even more of a mess.

He took a quick shower. Since he couldn't find any other casual clothes at the base for the time being, Chen Nian changed into a brand new sailor uniform. It turned out to be quite suitable.

But there still seemed to be a faint fishy smell on his body.

Chen Nian raised his hand and sniffed himself, feeling a little disgusted.

The crushed snails in his pocket were thrown away as garbage, but Chen Nian washed the nut and kept it on his body.

After all, it was the first time he encountered such a strange thing.

Shafulai also cleaned himself up and changed into new clothes. He wore a military uniform directly, with an upright figure. Although it was not the first time that Chen Nian saw Shafulai like this, he still couldn't help but take a few more glances at him.

The two of them sat on the bench and for a while they had no interest in looking at the scenery.

Chen Nian looked out the window at the boundless sea. The traces left by the artillery fire and the injuries of the primitive creatures had been completely swallowed up by the water. If one had not experienced it personally, it would be difficult to imagine that such a thrilling battle had taken place just half an hour ago.

Chen Nian took out the nut and placed it in his palm to show it to Shafulai.

"Didn't I ask you before if you could hear sounds from the conch?"

Shafley hummed and said, "But I certainly didn't hear it."

Chen Nian: "But I heard it, like someone whispering in your ear, but I couldn't make out the content at all. I put the snail in my pocket, and it was just crushed, and I found this nut in its flesh."

"It's a primitive creature," Shaflay concluded.

Chen Nian nodded. He hesitated for a moment, and finally said softly, "Shafulai, can I trust you?"

"Of course." Shaflay was quite surprised. "Why do you still ask this? Am I not the only one who knows your little secret so far? We have investigated so much together and even found something different in the Marshal's former residence."

Chen Nian also knew that Shafley was the only person he could trust so far.

He asked this just to make himself more confident.

"I heard a sound, and the giant octopus that attacked us just now spoke to me."

Shafla was stunned: What?

"It's more like the sound is directly in my head, not the sound waves we hear when we speak normally."

Chen Nian couldn't help but regret why he didn't study hard. Now he couldn't describe the situation clearly: "It's like... it's like I have a brain wave communication with it, and it directly transmits the idea into my brain."

"And the last group of rotten fish and shrimp that jumped up, they also made very small sounds like this snail, but when they gathered together, they became very loud and gave me a headache, so I slapped myself to get rid of those sounds."

After two seconds, Shafley said slowly and in a low voice: "You mean... you heard the sound of the original creature?"

"Um."

Shafla's face became solemn. You know, humans have been fighting against primitive creatures for thousands of years. Many scientists have devoted their entire lives to this field, but with few results.

The perfect combination of organisms and machines has gone beyond the scope of biological explanation until the invention of "chimera" in the last decade or so, breaking the deadlock.

Generally speaking, the larger the size of the primitive organism, the more advanced it is, and the more likely it is to have intelligence.

Marine organisms communicate using pheromones, scents, movements or sound waves, but current technology is unable to decipher their language.

Even though Poseidon is considered to have the highest level of intelligence, humans are currently unable to have meaningful communication with him.

Chen Nian, however, heard the sounds of a giant octopus and other primitive creatures.

Shafley certainly didn't think Chen Nian was lying to him, even though it sounded like something out of this world.

Just as Chen Nian placed all his trust in him, he also trusted Chen Nian.

Shafley: "Can you understand what they are saying?"

Chen Nian: "They kept asking me to pass by, saying 'Come back to our place.' That's what they meant. It's really funny. If I go to their place, won't I just drown?"

Return to the original creatures?

Shaflay couldn't understand. Both Chen Ci and Chen Nian had lived in cinnabar since childhood. Chen Ci seldom went out before, and his biggest connection with the ocean was the seafood on the table. Chen Nian had been in the underground city all the time. It was not until the day he went to the botanical garden that he saw the ocean directly for the first time without any obstruction.

Chen Nian's description was like a kind of calling. Shafley tried to understand the behavior of the octopus and starfish from this perspective and was surprised to find that whether it was the tentacles extending from the window, the movements following the two people, or the fish, shrimps and shellfish that finally jumped onto the platform at the risk of their lives, they all seemed to be directed at Chen Nian.

"You mean... they attacked to find you?"

Chen Nian shook his head: "No, it would be too scary if that were the case. I just wanted to tell you that I heard the sound. But it's also possible. After all, it's really too weird. I encountered such an accident on my first visit. It's a bit too coincidental to say it's a coincidence."

Indeed.

Shafley frowned, thinking silently for a moment, and said to Chen Nian: "I will check the files to see if I can find any information. For the time being, please don't make this public and don't tell anyone."

"I know. I'm not a fool. What if I tell someone and get arrested for research?" Chen Nian blinked and said, "Can I tell my brother?"

If this is some special ability that Chen Nian possesses, then as his brother, Chen Ci is likely to have the same talent.

Shafley: "Try to ask him if he has had similar experiences. Didn't you say he had been to the abandoned suburbs before and took photos of the beach for you?"

Chen Nian: "Well, I'll ask him when I get back."

"Even though this happened, don't be too scared. We usually live on the top of Cinnabar. No matter how powerful the original creatures are, they can't climb up several kilometers to find you. Besides, before we figure out what's going on, this is a secret between the three of us."

Shaflay spoke in a comforting voice.

Although Chen Nian appeared to be nonchalant, he was actually a little scared. Shafley's comfort just relieved his nervousness.

Compared to his expression and words, his body was more honest and he subconsciously relaxed a lot.

The two of them looked at the sea in silence. Chen Nian suddenly asked, "By the way, has anything similar to this happened to my brother?"

It had only been two months since he and Chen Ci had exchanged positions, but he had already seen two strange things: a purple light emanating from under the table in Chen Wei's former residence, and he had heard the voices of primitive creatures calling out.

Although her brother had stayed in the White Tower and seldom went out, Chen Nian thought of the physical examinations he had to do every month in his diary and felt that it was not that simple.

Shafley thought for a moment and said, "There doesn't seem to be anything strange. If I have to name one, the violent reaction that occurred when Chen Ci used the neural adapter when he was ten years old should be one of them."

Chen Nian looked into Shable's violet eyes. Alpha's expression was natural and frank, unlike most people who would subconsciously avoid looking when they were lying or hiding something.

But Chen Nian still felt that Shafla was hiding something from him, just as Chen Ci was hiding something from him.

Sure enough, I have been confined to the White Tower for so many years, and I need to apply in advance and be protected by a special person to travel. There must be a reason, right?

But now Chen Nian still can't figure out the reason.

He suspected that Chen Ci was in poor health, but his brother denied it.

What is the reason for the so-called physical examination?

Full of doubts, Chen Nian no longer had the heart to wander around. He stayed in the base for a dozen minutes and then took the aircraft back to the palace with Shafulai.

The unexpected attack they encountered this morning really alarmed the royal family.

Chen Nian and Shafulai walked side by side into the palace gate. The moment they saw the man in front of them, they instinctively tensed up their bodies.

The butler and the maid stood by with their heads lowered, not daring to make a sound, and her violet eyes, as charming as Shafla's, were calm and steady as she looked at the two people who had returned.

This was the first time Chen Nian had seen the emperor face to face in more than ten days.

On the day when Shaflay was accidentally knocked unconscious, he secretly glimpsed the emperor's back through the door, but never had face-to-face contact with him.

The emperor seemed to be very busy. He did not even come to see his "daughter-in-law" on the day he learned that she had moved into the palace. According to Shaflay, the emperor was inspecting Smoky Crystal at that time and was not in Cinnabar.

Perhaps because he was busy with government affairs for many years, frowning became a habit. There were a few faint lines carved between the emperor's eyebrows, which made him look majestic without being angry. He looked like a superior. He put his hands behind his back, as if judging the two people who had returned.

Chen Nian subconsciously moved closer to Shaflay, as if he could gain some confidence from Alpha.

"Father." The situation was within Shaflai's expectations. In the eyes of everyone else, he was bringing Chen Ci out with him. When they encountered such a dangerous situation, the people in the White Tower must be extremely anxious.

Strictly speaking, the entire White Tower was built for Chen Ci, and all the rules and regulations were designed to ensure Chen Ci's personal safety as much as possible.

"Your Majesty." Chen Nian called softly. He didn't know how much contact the emperor had with Chen Ci before, so he pretended to be a brother as much as possible.

The emperor nodded slightly, his eyes resting on Chen Nian. Just being stared at by him calmly made people feel a sense of oppression that made them feel breathless.

Shafley looked a lot like him, but his temperament was completely different.

The emperor asked, "Are you injured?"

Chen Nian: "No, Shafley and I are fine."

"That's good." Facing the princess, the emperor seemed to be more gentle, "I understand your desire to go out for a stroll, but don't go to such a dangerous place as the seaside in the future, okay?"

Chen Nian nodded and said obediently, "Okay."

Shafley: "It's my fault. I knew that the GNSS base was often attacked, but I still went there with the pretense."

Facing his son's apology, the emperor did not blame Shaflay: "It's a good thing that you two are willing to cultivate your relationship now. Not only Cinnabar, you can also go to other beacons in the future to experience different customs and cultures. Chen Ci has been in the White Tower for so long, it's indeed time for him to relax more often."

The emperor seems... quite amiable?

Chen Nian relaxed a little. As expected, Shafulai was such a good-tempered man, so his father couldn't be that bad either.

But soon, Chen Nian regained his spirits and felt that he should not be deceived by the emperor's appearance. He and Shafulai had encountered such a terrible thing, but the emperor acted so calm, obviously as if he knew some hidden story.

What's more, the Chen family fire case has not been investigated thoroughly. Who knows whether Chen Ci's identity as the prince's consort is a form of surveillance or compensation?

After the emperor confirmed that the two had returned safely, he said nothing more and told the frightened Chen Nian to go to rest quickly.

Chen Nian returned to the bedroom and sat on the familiar bed, only then did he truly relax.

Only one morning had passed, but he was already terribly tired.

Chen Nian took off her shoes, lay on the bed, and sent a message to Chen Ci.

[Brother, you have been to the beach in the abandoned suburbs before, have you encountered any marine life? ]

Chen Ci was probably preparing for lunch, and quickly replied: [Yes]

It was indeed my brother's usual speaking style. He didn't even ask "what's wrong".

[Did anything strange happen? For example, you suddenly heard some strange noises.]

Chen Nian was typing when she heard someone knocking on the door.

He looked up and asked, "Who?"

"It's His Highness Shafulai." The smart butler replied.

Chen Nian breathed a sigh of relief, still lying lazily on the bed without moving, and continued to send messages to Chen Ci: "Let him in."

The smart butler opened the door, and Shafley walked into the room, stopped at the door of Chen Nian's bedroom, and called softly, "Are you there?"

"Come in, the door is unlocked."

Shafley then pushed the door open and saw the young man lying on the bed with his legs tucked up.

Chen Nian was still wearing his sailor uniform. He rubbed against the bed, with the hem of his shirt untied from his belt, revealing a small piece of skin around his waist. He leaned on the erected pillow, with one leg bent and the other leg resting on it, swaying from side to side.

Shaflay couldn't help but notice the pair of bare feet. The swaying steps on the toes seemed to be tapping something, or stepping on his heart.

Chen Nian looked up at him lazily: "What's the matter?"

Shafulai gave a look, and Chen Nian waved his hand to shut down the smart butler.

Shafley then asked, "Are you talking to Chen Ci?"

"Yes." Chen Nian patted the bed next to him and said, "Sit down."

An Omega let an Alpha sit on his bed, and the lazy posture seemed like some kind of invitation, but Shafulai knew that Chen Nian had no other intentions, and it all stemmed from his dirty thoughts.

Shafley sat down on the edge of the bed. He sat very restrainedly, with only half of his buttocks touching the bed, keeping a polite distance from Chen Nian.

Shafley came here specifically to accompany Chen Nian.

The boy looked nonchalant on the surface, but no matter how strong a person is, he would be scared if he encountered a war scene for the first time and was almost captured by a primitive creature.

Shafley could not personally experience the sound that Chen Nian heard, but seeing Chen Nian's violent look as he smashed things with the shovel, he could understand what kind of huge trouble it caused him.

Would it help Chen Nian to relax a little with a companion like himself?

Chen Nian waited for Chen Ci's reply. If his brother had never encountered a similar situation before, he would have just replied with a simple "no". But now he had waited for so long, it was obvious that he had a long message to send.

He couldn't help but feel slightly excited, yet at the same time he felt a little unspeakable fear.

For 18 years, Chen Nian always thought that he was just an ordinary Omega. Who would have thought that in just two months, his life would change so dramatically.

Although there had been a change in concepts under Shafley's guidance, the time was still too short.

On the one hand, Chen Nian hopes that she can be as special as the superheroes in the movies. After all, who doesn’t dream of being the protagonist?

On the other hand, I am afraid of unknown mysteries. After all, what is hidden in the mist may be thorns and monsters.

Chen Nian thought of the starfish and octopus that launched the attack. Any creature that was large enough would bring giant fear to people. The tentacles pierced out from the sea surface and waved constantly. Whether it was the translucent tube feet or the suction cups with sharp teeth, they were all sticky and disgusting.

He raised his head and suddenly said to Shafley, "Let's eat grilled octopus with sauce today."

The terminal vibrated again. Chen Ci glanced at the message and put down his chopsticks.

Fu Tianhe, who was enjoying his meal across from him, raised his head and asked vaguely, "What's wrong?"

Chen Ci: "I'm full."

Fu Tianhe hummed but didn't take it to heart. Jiu Yue was always a rude person, and if he said he was full, he was full.

Chen Ci stared at the text sent by Chen Nian for a few seconds, and remembered the dead squid on the abandoned suburban beach.

When Chen Ci put his hands on it, he heard a sound that was almost sobbing. It howled in pain and begged desperately, hoping that Chen Ci could save it.

Chen Ci ignored it and picked out its beating heart with his own hands.

Is Chen Nian facing the same situation now?

Chen Ci replied in the input box: [Yes]

[We rescued a matchstick from a giant squid at night in an abandoned suburb. The next morning, we tried to retrieve the mechanical core. I put my hand on the squid and heard it asking for help.]

[I have always thought it was just a strange phenomenon. What about you? Have you encountered something similar? ]

Chen Nian quickly sent a long message.

[Sure enough, our situations are similar. Didn't I go to the Global Ocean Base with Shafley today? At the beginning, I picked up a conch and put it to my ear, and I heard a rustling sound. I thought I heard it wrongly.]

[Later, a large starfish and a giant octopus suddenly attacked the base. I heard the octopus say something to me, asking me to go to its side.]

[Brother, you heard the sound of a squid before. That squid must be a primitive creature. It's really strange. Why can we hear the sound of a primitive creature? And it was either asking for help or calling out, as if it was expressing intimacy.]

Chen Ci didn't know why either.

But he knew very well that if such an amazing talent were exposed, it would cause them far more trouble than good.

After living in the White Tower for more than a decade, Chen Ci had long understood that a person with a unique talent could not do whatever he wanted like a superhero.

Statement: [Don't tell anyone about this. We can't be with each other right now. We can only protect ourselves as much as possible. You can trust Shafley and talk to him. He's a good person.]

Chen Nian: [Well, I have already told him, and he said he would check the relevant files and so on. If there is any clue, I will send it to you immediately.]

Seeing Chen Ci typing with his eyes downcast, Fu Tianhe couldn't help but ask, "Who are you chatting with?"

Chen Ci: "A friend."

It was the first time that Fu Tianhe heard Jiu Yue say that he had other friends. He let out an "oh" and felt a little lost, which was hard to describe in his heart.

Jiu Yue looked like he was chatting very seriously, but he was sitting opposite her, so why wasn't he chatting with her?

——Really, why are you letting your mind wander? Maybe it’s something important. Why bother yourself so much? September is not your property. You can talk to whoever you want to talk to.

Fu Tianhe scolded himself and felt a little better.

After discussing with Chen Nian, Chen Ci locked the terminal screen, looked up at Fu Tianhe who had also finished eating and said, "Let's go."

Fu Tianhe found out about the factory that recycles mechanical cores from the black market, and they went to take a look nearby early this morning, hoping to get some information about the chimera.

As expected, nothing was achieved.

Chimeras are high-tech products developed by the military and research institutes to fight against primitive organisms, so it is impossible for the relevant technology to be leaked so easily.

Fu Tianhe was not discouraged. If he could get some information, he would consider it a profit. If he couldn't, it didn't matter. Anyway, he didn't really think that he could know how to create a chimera from it.

After spending two days in the production workshop, mainly visiting the famous external wall hangings, they planned to leave and go to the farm and research institute on the next level.

"Do you want to go back and rest for a while?" Fu Tianhe asked. Jiuyue was used to taking a nap, but generally speaking, hotels require guests to check out before midnight.

"No need. Let's talk about it after we get to the institute." Chen Ci wiped each of his fingers with a tissue and stood up to pay the bill.

Fu Tianhe hurried to catch up and paid before him: "Now I have money, I can come later."

Chen Ci glanced at him and said nothing, then watched Fu Tianhe confirm the electronic receipt.