Embers Ad Infinitum

I don’t believe in any of them... "Doctor" and others interfere with Huitu more frequently than other "New World" powerhouses... After a quick browse, Jiang Baimian automatically thought of the things that made him feel the most problematic. Two o'clock.

Based on this, she spontaneously came up with an association:

Disputes in the "New World"?

Huh, I don't know what the "new world" is like... Jiang Baimian looked away, handed the document in his hand to Shang Jianyao, and motioned for him to take out a lighter and burn the document.

The "Salvation Army" also did not know the specific location of the Eighth Research Institute, but further pointed out that only members of the Professors' Association and a small number of people who would never be sent out and were only responsible for transportation knew about it. The rest was known to the "Old Adjustment Team" almost.

Shang Jianyao had already moved close to Jiang Baimian and read the entire document. At this time, he did not take out the lighter, but handed the document to Bai Chen's left palm and said expectantly:

"You come."

He seemed to want Bai Chen to perform the ability of "spraying flames", a "merman" biological prosthetic limb, on the spot.

Long Yuehong glared at this guy and stretched out her right hand.

Snapped!

A lighter popped out of his mechanical palm and ignited the information.

Jiang Baimian turned to look at the young soldier from the "Salvation Army" who had sent the documents, thought about it and said:

"Commissioner Huang mentioned before that he might organize a team to explore Icefield Taicheng with us. I wonder if you still have this idea?

"If there is, we can wait a few more days. If not, we will restock the supplies and set off."

The expressionless young man in black uniform shook his head:

"I don't know about this matter, and there has been no explanation from above."

His meaning was very clear. The "Salvation Army" was internally digesting the two incidents of the loss of the nuclear warhead and the "Doctor" attack, and did not have the energy to allocate manpower to Icefield Taicheng, so no instructions were given.

"I understand." Jiang Baimian didn't say much and led the team members to stand up and leave.

After leaving the Wubei Materials Coordination Committee and getting into his own jeep, Jiang Baimian said to Long Yuehong, who was taking turns driving:

"Go to the market to exchange the bills for some supplies, and try to leave Wubei before noon."

"Okay!" Long Yuehong answered very readily.

With the nuclear warhead hidden in the trunk, he was always a little uneasy and did not dare to stay in Wubei for a long time.

…………

Next to the road leading to the ice sheet, not far from the "Salvation Army" gas station responsible for providing finished fuel to vehicles, there is a camp for people to rest by the water source.

It was almost evening, and the "Old Tune Group" chose to stay here.

"Xiao Bai, go get some water." Jiang Baimian assigned the task.

She originally wanted Gennava to follow, but Long Yuehong had already volunteered:

"Let me go together and observe the surrounding environment."

"Okay." Jiang Baimian has always had the beauty of an adult.

After watching the pair walk out of the camp, Shang Jianyao clicked his tongue and said:

“It’s so positive!

“I’ve known him for so long, and I’ve never seen him so positive!”

"Really?" It was Honest Gennava who expressed doubts.

Shang Jianyao glanced at Gnawa with a look that said, "You're really cooperative," and said happily:

"No, this is an exaggerated rhetorical technique. He has been active in other times. For example, when we were on a blind date before, he was very enthusiastic about buying candy and soda, and he didn't even know how to share it with me."

Hey, how long have you been holding a grudge? Jiang Baimian almost laughed.

She cleared her throat and said seriously:

"Don't mention this kind of thing in front of Xiaobai."

"I don't think Xiaobai will care." Gnawa said based on his understanding of his companions.

Uh... Jiang Baimian wanted to argue, but finally chose to give up.

Because she talks on paper.

Even Gnawa, the intelligent robot, has more experience than her!

"Lao Ge, take the receipt and exchange it for some firewood or coal." Jiang Baimian instructed Gnawa.

Gnawa never passively works:

"good."

When he walked to the camp caretaker's hut, Shang Jianyao brought the topic back to before:

"That's why I always tell Xiaobai behind his back!"

"Hmm." Jiang Baimian nodded perfunctorily and changed the subject, "Ding Ling helped us a lot in Wubei. What are your thoughts on finding her husband?"

Shang Jianyao rubbed his chin:

"We can only try our luck. The ice sheet is so big, and the destination and route map of the expedition team are confidential information. We can't find it even if we want to."

Jiang Baimian said "hmm" and said thoughtfully:

“If we really want to analyze it, there are still traces to follow.

"Hey, I forgot to ask Ding Ling what kind of scientific research her husband is engaged in. This can intuitively infer a lot of things."

The honest Shang Jianyao said "tsk" when he heard this:

"Have you really forgotten?"

Jiang Baimian felt a little guilty and did not answer.

She hadn't asked before, mainly because Ding Ling had said when she requested that she would only help deliver a message if she could meet someone. The "Old Tune Team" couldn't possibly deviate from the plan for such a thing that had nothing to do with them. route, wasting too much time on the ice sheet.

When summer passes and autumn arrives, the climate of the ice sheet will become a major enemy.

Based on this, Jiang Baimian originally planned to just take a look when he was passing by. After receiving help from Ding Ling many times, he thought of doing his best.

The cowardly Shang realized that the situation was wrong and took the initiative to change the topic:

"I think there is almost zero chance that the person named Ji Qiang is still alive."

Jiang Baimian shook his head slowly:

"If the death is confirmed, it is impossible for the relevant departments to hide Ding Ling's death. This makes no sense.

"The Salvation Army sacrifices a lot of people every year. The death of a scientific researcher is not something that needs to be kept secret."

"You mean, although they confirmed that Ji Qiang and others were missing, they felt there was still hope of survival and didn't rush to issue a death notice?" Shang Jianyao pinched his chin.

Jiang Baimian said "hmm":

"Then, where did their confidence come from? The ice field environment is harsh and there is a lack of supplies. Not many people can persevere in one winter, let alone two years."

"Is it related to the destination? Although that place is dangerous and weird, it does not lack the corresponding materials and buildings to withstand the severe cold?" Shang Jianyao followed Jiang Baimian's thoughts and started to analyze, "Moreover, Ji Qiang is a scientific researcher and participated in It’s a scientific expedition team, what do they want to investigate and study?”

Based on these conditions, Jiang Baimian considered and said:

"A ruins of an old world city with an important laboratory, similar to the ruins of Wasteland 13?"

"But in such a place, how can there be no people alive and no corpses after death..." Shang Jianyao fell silent as he spoke.

Because of the analogy to the situation in Wasteland 13, this makes sense:

There are many monsters similar to Wu Meng in the corresponding ruins. The "Salvation Army" can only do limited exploration. Once someone goes missing inside, they cannot conduct a comprehensive search and it is difficult to confirm the final situation. Moreover, maybe Ji Qiang From time to time, the expedition team I belonged to sent back telegrams waiting for rescue.

Of course, it’s hard to say who sent the signal.

Shang Jianyao, who valued emotions, took over the body and sighed in embarrassment:

"If Ji Qiang's expedition team disappeared like this, it would be really difficult for us to deliver the message to Ding Ling."

Putting aside the strength of the "Old Adjustment Team", that kind of place will inevitably be supervised by the "Salvation Army". Without conflict, it would be extremely difficult for Jiang Baimian and others to enter.

Jiang Baimian feels the same way:

"Let's take a step and see."

She glanced at Jeep and said to Shang Jianyao:

"It's better to hit the sun than to choose a good day. Tonight, the shadow of the cruise ship in room '522' will be over.

"Then, I hope you will strictly follow the 'strategy' and explore the depths of the 'soul corridor' before arriving in Taicheng."

Shang Jianyao didn't make any weird remarks. He stretched out his right hand, pressed his left chest and said:

"no problem.

"To save all mankind!"

At this moment, Jiang Baimian felt that he seemed a little different from before, but it didn't seem to be any different.

…………

That night, Jiang Baimian entered the "Sea of ​​Origin", looking for the next island of fear.

She has spent a lot of time on this.

After almost an hour, she finally discovered a new island.

The island has rugged rocks and is filled with blood-colored mist.

"What kind of psychological shadow will this be?" Jiang Baimian sped up and climbed up.

After walking forward for a while, she suddenly saw a figure jumping down from the top of the strange rock and falling in front of her.

In the process of falling, the figure encountered many protruding stone pillars. The body was torn to pieces, the internal organs were scattered everywhere, and the blood was like paint, contaminating a large area of ​​the ground.

Gululu, the head of the fallen victim couldn't hold back and rolled to Jiang Baimian's feet.

Jiang Baimian lowered his head, looked intently, and saw a familiar face filled with pain.

It was her own face.