Chapter 37 The Thirty-Seventh Day of the Beginning [Two-in-One] "I respect one"
Day 37 of the game [Two-in-One]
After applying the medicine, Yin Yu was putting his clothes back on when he suddenly heard Hu Tusai speak up from the side:
"Look over there! There's someone there!"
Hu Tusai shouted as he quickly ran into the off-road vehicle and started the engine.
Not far away, a row of figures slowly approached, the huge orange-red sunset sinking behind them.
Upon seeing this, Yin Yu instinctively took two quick steps forward, his eyes lighting up: "It's them!"
As he spoke, the bright red SUV behind him accelerated and sped up.
【Ahhh, is that Captain Lu and the others?】
It definitely is!!
Finally, they've come out too!!
[That's really impressive, they managed to keep every single one of them!]
I also thought these few were going to be gone!
Hutu Sai brought the four of them back.
As soon as the car door opened, Hatu jumped out quickly, exclaiming in disbelief.
"Holy crap! You're still alive! You two are actually still alive?! I clearly saw you both being swept away by the flood! That guy surnamed He is practically reckless. When he saw you and the Doctor being swept away, he immediately removed his safety harness. I couldn't even stop him in time!"
"Wait, where's Dr. Qian? She?" Hatu rattled off a string of questions, but his voice suddenly froze as he realized someone was missing. He gasped, quickly realized what was happening, and exclaimed with absolute certainty, "Tian, she's dead."
Qin Feng and the others were walking over happily when they heard Hatu's words. Their smiles froze, and they stared blankly at the people behind Yin Yu and He Lianzhou.
Dr. Song Lezhang's eyes widened suddenly. He saw the stretcher lying on the ground and swayed slightly, realizing that his partner's body had probably already been taken away.
He took a deep breath, took off his glasses, silently lowered his head, placed his right hand on his chest, and his lips moved slightly, as if he were silently praying for something.
Qin Feng's eyes immediately reddened. Lu Zhenqi turned around and hugged Qin Feng, gently patting her back and whispering words of comfort.
Before Yin Yu could even explain, the people in front of him reacted so quickly that they didn't give him a chance to explain.
He Lianzhou chuckled insincerely, "I think if she saw this scene, she would have mixed feelings."
Yin Yu rubbed his forehead: "She's not dead."
Dr. Song Lezhang's prayer was abruptly stopped halfway through.
Hatu's eyes widened slightly, and he only managed to utter a single word: "Gah?"
"Where is she?" Qin Feng asked hurriedly.
"He has already been taken to the hospital by the air rescue team," Yin Yu replied.
As he was speaking, two loud horn blared behind him, signaling the arrival of the two SUVs that had come to pick them up.
"Now it's your turn, but I don't think you'll need the helicopter?" Yin Yu looked them over and assessed them, noticing that the four people in front of him all seemed to be in good health.
Qin Feng let out a heavy sigh of relief. She nodded vigorously, then burst into a smile through her tears: "They've taken me away!? That's good! That's good!"
After she finished speaking, she realized what she had said and suddenly turned to glare at Hatu: "Damn it, Hatu, you're talking nonsense again!"
Hatu scratched the back of his head sheepishly: "I just didn't expect there would be an air rescue team, hehe, it's good that you're alive, it's good that you're alive!"
Yin Yu looked at Hatu, a rare hint of amusement showing on his face.
Good heavens, the person that Yu-ge and Monster Hunter-ge finally rescued was going to be sent to the afterlife by cybernetic technology if they had been a few seconds later!
[Holy crap, hahaha, God's holy crap, cyber exorcism!!!]
[Dr. Qian: Why do I smell like incense on me?]
[Dr. Song, you have such thick eyebrows and big eyes, how come you believe in Western doctrines?!]
[Wow, it's rare to see a streamer laugh!! Hatu, you did a great job!!]
[Ah, really! Even when he smiles, it always feels like he's giving Monster Hunter a sarcastic smile (Monster Hunter: Huh? Is that polite?)]
[Yeah! And this time even their eyes are curved into crescents! So pretty, prprpr!]
[So soft, looks like it would be nice to pet.]
"But I didn't expect that you people who were swept away by the flood would be faster than us!" Hatu, who had "made a great contribution," got into the off-road vehicle that was there to pick him up.
He was in the same car as Yin Yu and He Lianzhou, and looked at the two of them with curiosity.
Qin Feng and Song Lezhang rode in an SUV, while Lu Zhenqi rode in her own.
Because she didn't want to go to the medical station first, she wanted to go to the liaison center to submit the death information of the four mercenary team members who died in the desert attack. Then she also needed to contact the family members of those team members to inform them of the news.
Upon hearing Hatu's words, Yin Yu leaned back in his chair and said lazily, "That's a long story."
"He Lianzhou, how did you find them? You actually found them while searching for people to reunite in the flood! You're really something!" Hatu asked He Lianzhou curiously.
He Lianzhou raised his eyelids slightly: "I have a brilliant plan."
Hatu: ""
[Hahahaha, you guys are so mean!!]
Why isn't it a case of husband and wife working together harmoniously?
[Hatu, I understand you!! It's so frustrating to be suffocated by curiosity! But I suggest you watch Yu Ge's live stream replay (doge)]
Hatu couldn't help but ask again, "Aren't you going to ask us how we got out? Don't you want to know what we encountered?"
Yin Yu wanted to say, "It's okay, you don't need to know," but when he looked up and met Hatu's wide, eager eyes, he swallowed his words, afraid of making Hatu explode.
He nodded reluctantly in agreement: "I want to."
Hatu: ""
That's it?! I don't think you wanted to at all!
But Hatu couldn't hold back, and he started pouring out beans.
"Here's what happened. We waited until the water level finally receded to our calves before we set off, following the direction you told us earlier! But before we even got halfway there, guess what we encountered?" Hatu looked expectantly at Yin Yu and He Lianzhou.
The two men remained calm.
Hatu: ""
[Hahaha, stop it! You two should at least give me some reaction!]
[Yu Ge & Monster Hunter Ge: We've gotten used to it (lighting a cigarette with a weary expression)]
[Ahhh, I'm dying of laughter! Don't cry, Hatu! I want to know!!]
[Deidei! I can know!!]
Hatu took a deep breath and decided to continue on his own: "We stumbled upon a huge creature covered in mud."
"That thing was really, super huge, like a giant tank, even bigger than a tank!"
“Just the part that’s showing is bigger than the lizard we saw that night,” Hatu said, shaking his head with an exaggerated tone. “You would never guess that the big guy can actually spew out sand! But the more it spews out, the thicker the mud gets when it mixes with the water, and the deeper it gets entangled.”
Yin Yu frowned slightly upon hearing this. "Could it spew out sand?"
“But we don’t know what happened to it after that. The captain led us on a detour.” Hatu stroked his chin. “I think that thing is stuck there and will die. It doesn’t look like it has claws. Its body is flat. If it were in the desert, it would be able to move around much more freely. But now, it’s definitely not going to be able to get out of that mud by itself.”
Hatu said, then suddenly lowered his voice: "I think that thing is the one that pushed our car down when the storm came that day. When I went back to the car to grab supplies, I saw it. It was almost blended into the sand, but it was moving, like a manta ray. Its flat, upturned skirt was pulling our car down, like it had suction cups."
“I didn’t tell the captain, but I think she must have noticed. Her expression was off, and she told us to get out of the way. But I felt like if she still had a gun, she would definitely fire a few more shots until she ran out of bullets,” Hatu said.
Yin Yu paused for a moment, then said, "I guessed so. In any case, you all escaped and survived."
Hatu shrugged and nodded in agreement, "Yeah, although the other four were left behind. To be honest, I still can't remember their names. We didn't even have time to chat on the way."
[qmq looks so pitiful]
[Help! How many monsters are there in Josetri? I've encountered more than one count!]
[Speaking of which, the entire desert has never been fully measured to this day. There are vast areas that have not been explored by humans. Heaven knows how many monsters are still lurking in there.]
Seventy percent of the planet's surface is shrouded in that dense fog, and humans only occupy a small fraction of it. Who knows whether there are more humans or monsters?
[Now that you mention it, I'm reminded of what that professor said: which group first, monsters or humans?]
Instead of constantly occupying territory, can't we just advocate for peaceful coexistence?
[Uh, I'm the only one thinking this. No wonder this guy didn't think to ask the Monster Hunter guy's name after spending so many days with him. Maybe he asked but forgot.]
【Ugh, so annoying, haha】
The group fell silent, and He Lianzhou closed his eyes as if taking a nap.
It took the off-road vehicle more than an hour to reach the medical point in the center of the camp.
Upon arriving at the medical station, Yin Yu received a system notification.
Amusement Park Special Mission: [Emergency Rescue! Land of Despair!]
Progress Update: Rescue objective 5/5 completed
Mission complete! Entering the mission reward settlement phase! The host can check the mission reward report later through the app's update log!
Yin Yu's eyes lit up slightly upon hearing this; he was already looking forward to the rewards after those two missions were completed.
He looked up at the drone; this adventurous journey should come to an end.
"We have now arrived at the medical station in the center of the camp, and Jose's adventure here comes to an end."
"The legends of the Savant civilization and its treasures have attracted countless adventure enthusiasts. However, these lost civilizations have their own historical trajectories, and it is probably not advisable for humans to insist on bringing them back to the modern world, as that would only disrupt order and the ecosystem."
"Josette boasts vast and fascinating wilderness, which is not just yellow sand and black soil, but also contains oases and lakes. Its ecosystem is far more complex and diverse than the stereotypical image of a desert, yet the power of nature can change everything in an instant."
"I have experienced its storms and floods here, and I have also stumbled into that mysterious and deep underground world. This is the kind of surprise that can always be found when exploring the wild. Even if you have entered similar terrains countless times, every exploration is new and full of surprises. This is precisely what makes it so fascinating that countless adventure enthusiasts are willing to give their lives for it."
"But I still want to remind you that before you decide to go into the open wilderness, ask yourself three questions: Do you understand it? Do you respect it? Do you understand yourself?"
"Finally, I hope everyone can finish each journey safely and happily. I am Yin Yu, a wilderness survival expert. See you next time."
As Yin Yu finished speaking, the live stream screen was once again flooded with a barrage of comments.
Ahh, even though I know it's almost over, I still feel so reluctant to let it go, sob sob.
[Great! At least we saw everyone was safely transported to the medical point! Satisfied.]
Why didn't the streamer say "Click to follow so you don't get lost"? It feels so strange, haha.
[Oops, that reminded me! I almost forgot to follow and bookmark!]
[I don't mean to rush you, but I wanted to ask when your next live stream is (starry-eyed.jpg) "Strawberry Roni" is sending "Little Strawberry" x1 to the streamer]
[I desperately need a preview!! I missed the first two days this time, sob sob]
[Oh my god, you've suffered a huge loss upstairs!!]
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After Yin Yu turned off the live stream outside the medical point, he didn't look at the live stream anymore. He didn't know that the live stream could continue to chat after he turned off the drone, until it was taken back and closed by the platform half an hour later.
He Lianzhou stood a short distance away with a smile on his face, arms crossed. After the young man finished filming, he said, "That was a really good speech. I bet you use that skill quite often?"
Yin Yu: "Annoying!"
Whether as the chief of the Guanshan Special Zone or the captain of the Yanjing Fire Brigade No. 7, he is always required to attend the Fire Department's weekly meetings or give a speech before setting off on special missions in Guanshan.
He was indeed very familiar with this.
He ignored He Lianzhou and went inside, lifting the curtain covering the medical ceiling.
Hatu, Qinfeng, and Song Lezhang were all examined inside, several beds apart.
Seeing this, Yin Yu said to Hatu and the others, "Let's part ways here. I'm leaving now. Take care."
"Aren't you going to stay here for observation overnight? Aren't you going to get an IV drip?" Hatu asked in surprise.
Seeing that Yin Yu had already made up his mind, Qin Feng didn't try to persuade him. He simply said, "My private jet is parked at the airport. If you want to go back, I'll have my pilot give you a ride."
Just as Yin Yu was about to refuse, Qin Feng interrupted him: "This is at least something I can do for you. Compared to what you do for us, it's insignificant. Don't refuse it."
He Lianzhou chuckled lazily from the side: "That's great. Is there a car to take you to the airport?"
"Of course." Qin Feng nodded, as if relieved, and smiled slightly. "I'll make a call and I'll be there soon."
Yin Yu twitched his lips and looked at the man who was seizing the opportunity to make a request.
He Lianzhou looked back at him innocently: "Otherwise, how do you plan to get back? Buy a plane ticket or take the train?"
He pointed to himself, as if it were the most natural thing in the world: "You know I can't buy it, right?"
Hatu and the other two pretended not to hear. Even Dr. Song Lezhang, who usually stayed in the system, just lowered his head and pretended to ask the nurse next to him, "What kind of medicine are we getting now? It hurts a lot."
"Then I'll slow it down for you."
Qin Feng: ""
Hatu took a deep breath; he knew there was a reason why He Lianzhou was always reluctant to take off his goggles and mask!
Yin Yu then looked at He Lianzhou, his eyelids twitching slightly: "What does it have to do with me that you can't buy a ticket?"
He Lianzhou tilted his head: "You brought me out here, aren't you going to take responsibility for me?"
This time, Hatu's inhalation was even louder.
Yin Yu was already annoyed, and when he heard the commotion, he glanced over and saw Hatu hurriedly waving his hands and explaining, "Uh, I didn't mean anything by it. Although I've always lived on the edge of the desert, I watch movies and I'm very open-minded and respect all sexual orientations! Whether you're heterosexual, homosexual, asexual, or heterosexual."
Yin Yu felt the throbbing in his temples intensify, and he coldly said, "Shut up."
"Okay!"
He Lianzhou tilted his head with interest and asked Hatu, "There are semi-sexuals? I've never heard of that."
"Oh, this is actually similar to asexuality, except that the attraction that arouses their sexual desire is often based on a solid emotional bond, rather than on the other person's superficial appearance or sexual characteristics," Hatu explained to He Lianzhou in a low voice.
Yin Yu felt his head hurt even more.
Why is he here listening to a lecture about sexual impulses?
Why does Hatu know these things?
“I already said! I watch movies! I’m fashionable! I’m not one of those rough bounty hunters who only know how to drink beer, play cards, and watch porn.” Ha Xiang seemed to have seen through Yin Yu’s thoughts, and he muttered his dissatisfaction.
Yin Yu: ""
"Ahem, my car is here, it's outside. Maybe you'd like to?" Qin Feng coughed, interrupting the conversation, and looked at Yin Yu.
Yin Yu looked at Qin Feng with almost gratitude, as if this was a rescue from dire straits, even more so than the private jet itself.
Qin Feng watched Yin Yu's hasty retreat and couldn't help but shake her head with amusement. She turned to Hatu and asked, "Who are those two?"
“Isn’t it?” Hatu tilted his head as well, but quickly nodded firmly to himself, “One of them definitely is!”
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Yin Yu climbed into the car Qin Feng had sent, and before he could slam the door shut, He Lianzhou followed suit.
“Thanks, move a little over there.” He Lianzhou gestured with his chin, then added, “Of course, if you want me to sit on you, I don’t mind.”
Before he could finish speaking, Yin Yu had already darted to the other side of the car door.
He Lianzhou grinned, as if he was pleased to see Yin Yu's reaction to his teasing.
"Are you Mr. Yin or Mr. He?" The driver confirmed the passengers' information, and after receiving a positive answer, he stepped on the gas and drove the two to the tarmac.
Qin Feng's private jet was parked right in front of them.
"I need to rest, don't bother me." After boarding the plane, Yin Yu warned He Lianzhou.
He Lianzhou nodded obediently, "Of course."
He rested his chin on his hand, remaining completely silent, but his gaze remained fixed on Yin Yu.
Yin Yu was so annoyed by the man's gaze that she couldn't even close her eyes in peace. In her frustration, she simply pulled over a blanket and covered her head with it.
He heard He Lianzhou's low laughter, as if he had successfully played a prank, and he gritted his teeth.
"Gentlemen, our flight is expected to take five hours and thirty minutes. Please feel free to call us if you have any needs during the flight. Have a pleasant journey," the flight attendant's voice came over the cabin intercom.
Yin Yu sighed inwardly. Five and a half hours—an incredibly long time in prison.
He pulled out his phone, hid under the blanket, and began checking his task log updates.
【Task Reward Log (1/2)】
[Mission Objective: Venture deep into the terrifying nightmare no-man's-land and collect the local specialty: Scream Decibels]
Task status: Completed
Basic mission reward: Extend life duration by 10 days
Additional rewards for the mission:
1. The number of online viewers has reached 77,722 over four days, with a total survival time of 388 hours. The current remaining survival time is 27 days, 3 hours, and 29 minutes.
2. Donation progress 32768/10000, redeemed 3 Progress Chests, current progress 2768/10000, total donation income for this live stream 42768;
Funds transferred in: 21,384 yuan.
3. The current number of followers in the live stream is 5452. Every 500 followers can redeem one lucky draw. Current number of draws: 10 (guaranteed 10 draws with a rare orange prize).
4. During this wilderness adventure, the host has unlocked four rare creature illustrations and earned a total of 400 wilderness points;
The host has collected 40,000 points during this adventure; the host can trade in the wilderness shop.
5. The host accumulates four days of daily adventure check-ins and receives 4 check-in red envelopes.
【Task Reward Log 2/2】
Emergency Rescue Mission: Land of Despair
Task status: Completed
Basic rewards for the task:
1. 30,000 Wilderness Points
2. The amusement park will expand its desert ecology pavilion by 1,000 square meters.
【Desert Ecological Museum】Experience the heat and aridity of the desert, the vast and magnificent landscape of the desert, and have a friendly, close encounter with the harmless desert natives.
Size: Small, can accommodate 24 people at a time.
Thrill Level: Kindergarten Sightseeing Level
Additional rewards for the mission:
1. Time remaining until the mission is forcibly terminated: 21 hours and 2 minutes
Equivalent to host survival time: 21 hours and 2 minutes
2. Rescue Target Status Assessment: 4 people are in Yellow (Good), 1 person is in Red (Alert); Exchange for 4 Random Material Boxes and 1 Healing Pill (Bound, cannot be transferred).
3. Detect host carrying the collected genes [Sand Trout], [Deep-diving Hyena], [Coffin], [Oil Monitor], [Cross-shaped Vine], and [Emerald Blue].
Matching the entry requirements for the Desert Ecological Museum, it has been added to the museum's simulation experience; the ecological museum has now been upgraded.
Desert Ecological Museum (including the Underground World)
Area: 2000 square meters (including 1000 square meters underground)
Size: Medium, can accommodate 50 people at a time.
Thrill Level: A survival feast awaits – who will be the last one standing? Just kidding! Any experience you have in the eco-tourism center will remain entirely within the facility and will not have any physical impact on you! But psychologically...
4. The theme restaurant in the amusement park will add themed dishes: farmed black deer, underground freshwater fish (raw materials need to be purchased by the curator), and delicious roasted scorpion.
Yin Yu was somewhat dazzled by what he saw. He let out a soft breath, his mind focused on only one thought.
A bumper harvest.
And why didn't he get a special themed dish as a reward for the Snake Island mission? Was it because the only native "ingredient" he found on Snake Island was beetle larvae?
"The system will select edible ingredients for amusement park visitors. Please do not force the addition of special menu items." The system's voice appeared in Yin Yu's mind, seemingly carrying a somewhat unspeakable tone.
Yin Yu: ""
He touched the tip of his nose; he didn't actually mean it that way.
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