The next day, the Exploration team left North Sea Base.
A grand procession followed the highway across the ice plain, arriving at the Guixu Gate before entering United Base.
After undergoing a series of security checks at the base, they reached Area 15 through the Anchor Network.
This was territory governed by the Giant Beast Strategy Department. The convoy was granted priority passage and followed the predetermined route toward the outskirts of the area.
Inside the mecha transport vehicle, Luo Yan looked out the window. They were passing by a Great Lake.
The lake stretched vast and deep, reflecting Guixu's skyglow. Ripples glittered across its surface, dazzling to behold.
"It's beautiful."
Bai?'s voice came through the communications channel. "It's a shame we're on a mission. Otherwise, I really would like to play by the lake."
Li Yuqing agreed. "The Vice Captain said exactly what I was thinking. But I'd like to add one more thing: it would be even more pleasant if we could drink by the lake."
Dr. Fang Ping's voice followed. "This is Blue Jade Lake, a freshwater lake. Its water is exceptionally pure, and even ordinary people can drink it directly."
"Moreover, the lake water is rich in active substances. Drinking it over a long period would greatly improve the human body."
"Unfortunately, many things in Guixu lose their original effects once they leave Guixu. Otherwise, we could transport water from Blue Jade Lake outside and use it to benefit the public."
Dr. Fang Ping had stayed behind at North Sea Base, but through remote communications, he could keep track of the Exploration team's situation in real time, contact them whenever necessary, and use his professional knowledge to answer their questions.
Jia Miao's indifferent voice rang out. "Aside from mecha materials, it would be better not to