After finishing eating, I took a peeled piece of pomelo and popped it into my mouth.
After eating my fill, I felt exhausted. I put on some hand warmers, turned on the electric blanket inside the tent, and snuggled into bed for a comfortable sleep.
Outside, Qi Feng estimated the time and told the others to go back, turn off the electric stove and put it away. The battery power wasn't unlimited, and he had a hand warmer and an insulating blanket, so he wasn't worried about getting cold at night.
Just before going to sleep, I paid attention to the sounds outside. The north wind was howling, and the tent above my head was swaying in the cold wind. I glanced at the two Guard standing guard outside and the detector placed at the door.
He looked at the map again. This place was the most sheltered spot they could find nearby, but even if it was sheltered, mutated animals would still come here. Especially with so many people here, in the eyes of large mutated animals, it was just a pile of hot and delicious food.
Thinking of this, noticing the steady breathing coming from inside the tent, and seeing that Lei Qi and He Fei were still awake, she looked down and opened the chat box on her wristwatch, sending a message to Lei Qi.
Qi Feng: [Be vigilant tonight, watch out for large mutated animals.]
Lei Qi saw the notification on his wristwatch and glanced over Qi Feng had already closed his eyes to rest, so he nudged He Fei next to him and showed him the message from their boss.
He Fei was instantly wide awake. The boss said there was a high chance that the area would be attacked by large mutated animals at night. With only two guards on duty outside, the entire Guard would easily be unable to react in time.
Thinking of this, he dared not sleep too soundly, clutching his weapon in his arms, and the two took turns dozing off.
The blizzard outside suddenly intensified, and the two personnel on duty had limited visibility. Their face shields were covered by thick snow in just a few seconds, leaving them only able to use one hand to wipe their faces.
Just as they relaxed for a moment, a huge eagle talon grabbed a person and flew away rapidly.
He screamed in fright.
The next second they were already too far off the ground.
By the time the other person on duty reacted, another mutated giant eagle had already swooped down and pecked at him. Helpless, he could only fire a shot randomly to warn the people inside the tent that the electric fence outside had long since been torn apart by the mutated giant eagle's claws at some unknown time. The high-voltage electricity that had been laid out had not caused any harm to the mutated giant eagle under the cover of the blizzard.
The tent was hit by a bullet, leaving a small hole, and a blast of cold air immediately rushed in.
He Fei realized something was wrong and quickly got up to check. He glanced outside and saw that the person on duty was nowhere to be seen, and the electric fence above the tent had been torn to shreds.
Startled, he turned around and yelled, "A large mutated animal is attacking! Everyone get up! The guard is missing! The electric fence has been destroyed!"
Qi Feng was the first to open his eyes, his laser gun already ready.
The Guard reacted immediately and went into battle alert.
Qi Feng lifted the tent flap, ignoring the warmth inside, and shook Sang Luoluo, "Wake up! There's a mutated animal attack."
Upon hearing this, Sang Luoluo immediately sat up, completely awake.
She quickly packed her things, unplugged the power, and waved her hand to store them all in her spatial storage. These things were all her possessions; it would be a shame to lose them.
Dr. Wang was also quickly woken up, and everyone looked outside with a sense of unease.
The Guard rushed out immediately. Captains Yan Lang and Sheng Feng, carrying heavy weapons and Crystal Core they had specially requested for this trip, were ready to fire at any moment.
Suddenly, a loud bird cry rang out in the air, and a huge claw reached straight for the tent below. The Guard fired several shots, and a barrage of laser guns and Crystal Core rained down. The giant eagle was hit and slowed down, landing not far from their tent.
Several mutated giant eagles were still circling in the air, and the Guard used the same tactics to defend against them.
The fallen carcasses of the mutated giant eagles, landing on the snow, will soon attract other mutated animals.
But they couldn't walk in such a heavy blizzard in a short time.
Chapter 92 Giant Meteorite with Extremely High Radiation
Gunshots rang out continuously outside, along with the cries of mutated birds, sending chills down one's spine.
But Dr. Wang, who was not far away, did not seem surprised or flustered.
She crept closer to Qi Feng and whispered, "Listen to the commotion outside. Are the Guard they can handle it?"
Qi Feng listened carefully to the sounds outside and whispered, "It's not a big problem. This time, Dr. Wang. Wang's Guard is equipped with top-of-the-line weapons. These few mutated birds can be dealt with quickly. What I'm worried about is that the heat and the smell of blood here in the latter half of the night will attract more mutated animals. Moreover, once this blizzard starts, it's unclear when it will stop."
Sang Luoluo trusted Qi Feng's judgment. She glanced at Dr. Wang, who remained calm and composed, as if he had already made plans.
Sang Luoluo walked over and asked, " Dr. Wang, should we put some things away now?"
Dr. Wang shook his head. "No need. If the blizzard hasn't stopped by daybreak, we'll have to stay here for a day. We're still quite a distance from our destination, and I also want to see how much the mutated animals around here have evolved."
Sang Luoluo was surprised, but didn't show it on her face. Dr. Wang, seeing Sang Luoluo confusion and considering she was his assistant, explained, "We're here to find a powerful source of radiation. During the last meteorite shower, the lab observed a huge meteorite falling nearby. Furthermore, the lab has also made some research findings about meteorites. Some meteorites contain excessive levels of radiation. Under the influence of meteorites, mutated animals, mutated plants, and even ordinary and Evolver will be affected."
"The effects of radiation are enormous. The mutated animals either evolved into more powerful beings or slowly died from excessive radiation, diverging into two extremes. Recently, the Guard discovered that at the site of this massive meteorite impact, the mutated animals had clearly evolved again, becoming larger and more powerful than those further away."
"That's why we came here to find this meteorite. If we don't deal with it properly, the area affected by this large meteorite will slowly become a paradise for Super Evolution mutated animals and plants. Even worse, they will multiply continuously and could wipe out the entire base in a very short time."
"What are the effects of the meteorite's radiation on Evolved Human? Are they the same as those on mutated animals?" Sang Luoluo asked.
Dr. Wang said, "It's not quite the same. In the face of massive radiation, almost everyone will die from radiation. Only a very small number of people will get sick after being exposed to radiation, and among those who get sick, only a very small number of patients will become Evolved Human under the influence of radiation."
" Evolved Human cannot adapt to high-energy radiation. Low-energy radiation is within Evolved Human tolerable range, but once exposed to high-energy radiation, they will either evolve in a more powerful direction or in a negative direction, resulting in deformities or death."
The others around them were also listening to Dr. Wang's explanation and immediately understood the importance of their trip.
A young man from the lab stepped forward and asked, " Dr. Wang, what should we do with the meteorite after we find it?"
Dr. Wang sighed softly, "Let's find it first."
The fierce battle outside finally came to an end. The mutated giant eagles circling in the air were successfully killed. The Guard didn't dare to rest at all. They quickly repaired the electric fence, then set up some traps around the area. They cut the mutated giant eagle carcasses into several pieces and used drones to drop them to a distant place to attract nearby mutated animals.
Of course, the lab staff also took samples from the carcasses of these mutated giant eagles, packed them up, and handed them to Sang Luoluo for safekeeping.
As things calmed down outside, Sang Luoluo took the tent out again. After listening to Dr. Wang's explanation, she suddenly realized how dangerous the base's current situation was. Not only was there a lack of food, but they also had to be wary of the radiation from the meteor shower. It was really too difficult.
Sitting in the tent, I was relieved that Sang Yunpu couldn't come along this time. The severe meteorite radiation here would be a great danger to ordinary people. No wonder the Guard that came out this time was all Evolved Human, with not a single ordinary person.
"Does that mean everyone in the lab is Evolver?" This was just Sang Luoluo's guess. Her gaze lingered on Dr. Wang for a moment. "Could it be? Could Dr. Wang also be Evolved Human?"
After a tense moment and a surge of adrenaline, once she realized there was no danger, Sang Luoluo lay back down. The tent's roof let in a draft, and the cold air caused the temperature inside to drop several degrees.
Sang Luoluo sat up and nudged Qi Feng, "If you're cold, turn on the electric stove and boil some water."
Qi Feng nodded. "I'm fine, not cold."
I have my own thermal blankets, so it shouldn't be a big problem.
Sang Luoluo's comfortable life is something most people can only envy.
Qi Feng suddenly remembered a very important question and said, "There's something I'd like to discuss with you."
Sang Luoluo wasn't sleepy at all. "Go on," she said.
Qi Feng said, "Don't you need Crystal Core to enhance your abilities? How about Lei Qi and He Fei bring the Crystal Core they've mined and trade them with you for food and drink? Trading with the lab for food and drink is a bit of a loss."
Sang Luoluo's eyes lit up. "Great, great!"
Qi Feng twitched the corners of his mouth. He was happy to be able to secure some benefits for his brothers. Since Sang Luoluo agreed so readily, it meant that she had ample resources and did not lack these things.