Chapter 160 The Special Warehouse
"It can influence decisions, so emotions are a double-edged sword. If you want to understand emotions, you also need to know how to distinguish them."
K lowered his head and gazed at the sleepingSesame Paste, whose breathing was even and calm. "I understand. I will interpret this feeling from a new perspective, instead of seeing it as a technical problem that needs to be solved."
The next morning, after a quick breakfast, everyone set off again to collect supplies and intelligence, following the division of labor from the previous day.
He Liang then took K with him to The Nineteenth Institute, and as planned, they went deep into the heart of the institute to gather firsthand intelligence.
The reason for bringing K along was not only that K could serve as a defensive and offensive weapon in times of crisis, but also to maintain timely communication with Yu Miaomiao and the others.
He Liang activated the Shadow mode and mounted a motorcycle within it, a mode of transportation that could be perfectly integrated into the Shadow mode.
The shadowy figure was perfectly concealed, with only a very faint engine humming in the air.
" Sister Miao, I really like this motorcycle. Once I catch a big prey, I'll come and buy it from you, okay?"
Yu Miaomiao agreed without hesitation.
After all, there were still dozens of vehicles parked in the space, and these vehicles could indeed greatly improve He Liang's efficiency in gathering intelligence.
K also stepped into the shadows and obediently sat down behind He Liang.
They even obediently put on their helmets.
"Is there anything wrong with it? I studied the relevant regulations for riding motorcycles beforehand."
He Liang's lips twitched. "Hahaha, that's right, that's right. Even though it's Post-Apocalyptic World, we still need to pay attention to driving regulations and drive safely."
The destination was the legendary " The Nineteenth Institute." He Liang turned on the accelerator and said, "Let's go, goodbye everyone, good luck."
As the vehicle silently approached the target area, the surrounding air began to feel unusually heavy, as if every inch of space was being tightly locked by an invisible force.
" Sister Miao, can you hear me?"
Yu Miaomiao glanced into the distance and could still see the taillights of the car. He Liang, on the other hand, couldn't wait to establish real-time communication with Yu Miaomiao and the othersthrough K.
"I understand. Be careful, especially with K. It was just repaired; don't drop it and break it again."
"Okay."
Seeing He Liang depart smoothly, Yu Miaomiaoand the others also prepared to set off.
"We won't be splitting up today. Xiao Mu andWeiwei, you two will stay and guard the base with Ji Feng. The rest of us will move together."
"good."
" Sister Miaomiao, let me go with you. I'm a boy, I can endure hardship."
"Your injuries have just healed, and you participated in the Squad mission yesterday. Take a rest today."
Today's task is quite heavy. Yu Miaomiao also has his own selfish reasons. He is worried that his old injury will relapse and delay the progress. Of course, he also wants them to rest.
"Oh, Brother Xiao Mu, you have to follow the arrangements. Our team always does this. Besides, there are many things we can do while staying at the outpost. We can collect firewood nearby, cook, and provide logistical support.
Xu Nanwei was very good at understanding Ji Mu's psychology and persuaded her with just a few words.
So the three stayed behind, while the rest packed their belongings and set off.
Where are we headed today?
"Yesterday I sent out a drone to scout the area and found an abandoned warehouse in a distant place. There might be supplies there, so I'm going to check it out today."
"If it were just a warehouse, you wouldn't have sent the children away. And you even brought me along, there must be some special circumstances." Ye Jian adjusted his glasses, the lenses reflecting the sunlight, making him seem unfathomable.
Yu Miaomiao didn't try to hide it any longer, "As expected, we couldn't hide it anymore; we did discover some strange things."
Yu Miaomiao's tone carried an undisguised tension. She took a deep breath and continued, "In the images transmitted back by the drone, there are some strange marks around that abandoned warehouse."
"It looks like...the footprints of some kind of animal."
"Animal footprints?"
Ye Jian frowned, clearly puzzled by the discovery.
"Mutant creatures? Apart from mutant creatures, I've hardly ever seen any ordinary creatures survive."
"That's not necessarily true. We're still in the city, and although it's dilapidated, it's not a habitat for many animals. As a PhD with extensive knowledge of flora and fauna, how can you make such a judgment so easily?"
In Yu Miaomiao's space, there are also some chickens, ducks, fish, and rabbits. If there are no more traces of ordinary animals in this world, then those in her space will probably all be protected animals in the future.
If all the common animals in the world disappeared, what about humans?
Will there come a day when there are no more ordinary humans on Earth, and it is all the domain of Ability Users?
"Yes, I was being arbitrary."
"But this one really doesn't seem to be an ordinary creature, because those footprints are huge, definitely not something an ordinary animal could leave behind. Moreover, the arrangement of those footprints is very regular, as if the route is fixed, and those animals seem to be guarding that warehouse."
"Guarding the warehouse?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Ye Jian's eyes. "You mean, these animals might be conscious? Or perhaps they're being controlled by some kind of force?"
"I'm not sure either," Yu Miaomiao sighed. "But I think you might have some ideas if you go, after all, you know more about plants and animals."
Lu An remained silent for a long time before finally agreeing, "I also think it's necessary for us to investigate. After all, any clue could be the key to humanity's survival or a catastrophe."
Ye Jian nodded, indicating his agreement with Yu Miaomiao's opinion.
"This is another risky decision. You guys always make decisions that baffle me, and they don't seem to do you any good."
"It's not bad either."
She knew that although this decision might bring unknown dangers, they would not be able to find more resources or unlock the secrets of this apocalyptic world if they did not explore.
She felt a guiding force in the darkness.
The three packed their gear and headed toward the abandoned warehouse.
They knew the road ahead might be fraught with danger, but they also believed that as long as they stood united, nothing could stop them from moving forward.
I carefully set off on the road to the warehouse.
Sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds, casting dappled shadows on the ground.
They followed the route shown by the drone, carefully observing the surroundings along the way.
The abandoned buildings, dilapidated streets, and the traces of time's erosion all made them feel a strange sense of oppression.
As time went by, they gradually approached their goal.
In the distance, the abandoned warehouse gradually revealed its outline, like a lonely giant standing on the barren land.
However, the closer they got to the warehouse, the more they could sense an unusual atmosphere.
The surrounding air seemed to grow heavier, as if an invisible force was suppressing their breathing.
"Did you feel anything?"
Yu Miaomiao asked in a low voice, her voice trembling slightly.
A fear that she couldn't suppress even by instinct.
Ye Jian and Lu An shared the same sentiment.
"Yes, I felt my body trembling uncontrollably, and my heart was racing."
Ye Jian stopped, gently pressed his pulse, and then began to count on his wristwatch.
"It's really strange here. Even when I'm still and calm, my heart beats more than 150 times a minute."
Upon hearing this, everyone slowed down, calmed their emotions, and cautiously approached the warehouse.
The orderly arrangement of giant footprints on the ground remains, and the warehouse door is tightly closed, looking sturdy and heavy.
This warehouse stands out from its surroundings, seemingly appearing out of nowhere.
However, there was no sound of any living creatures around.
Even Yu Miaomiao's Mental Power couldn't detect the slightest movement; the place was eerily quiet.
Ye Jian stepped forward and gently pushed the door, only to find that it wouldn't budge.
"I'll take you in." Yu Miaomiao said, pulling Lu Anand Ye Jian along as they prepared to slip into the space.
Just as she touched the warehouse door with her other hand, preparing to slip into the warehouse through the space, the door opened because of her touch.
"Strange, how did the door open by itself?"
A strange feeling welled up inside her again, as if something deep within her was resonating with the door.
The moment the door opened, a deep roar suddenly rang out, making their eardrums buzz.
Yu Miaomiao and the others looked up in horror, only to see several huge wild beasts rushing out from the other side of the warehouse and heading straight for them.
Before Lu An and Ye Jian could react, Yu Miaomiao teleported to the spot and took them into the space for temporary refuge.
The space can currently accommodate zero people, meaning that even if Yu Miaomiao brings one more person, he cannot guarantee that the person will be able to escape unscathed.
This is also the main reason why Yu Miaomiaoleft the two children at the base to guard the house.
Meanwhile, inside the stronghold, the two children were also busy.
Not daring to stray too far from the stronghold, they gathered some relatively dry branches and withered grass nearby.
Ji Feng is undergoing rehabilitation training without assistance. He can now complete rehabilitation exercises independently without anyone's help.
Ji Mu and Xu Nanwei, each carrying a backpack, wandered through the ruins and sparse woods near the stronghold, occasionally bending down to pick up scattered branches and dry grass.
Unbeknownst to them, a pair of malicious eyes had already quietly locked onto them.
A ragged, cunning-looking man was hiding in the bushes, greedily watching the two children.
This was probably the fattest prey he had seen recently.
Ji Feng, who had just finished a round of rehabilitation training at the base, was looking out from the glass tower when he saw Xu Nanwei being covered in the mouth by a man and dragged into a patch of tall weeds.
Meanwhile, his simple-minded younger brother was still oblivious, picking up tree branches.
He wanted to pick up the walkie-talkie, but was afraid of alerting the enemy.
Almost instantly, without hesitation, he grabbed the weapon on the table and rushed out of the control tower.
Ji Feng's heart was pounding, every cell in his blood was screaming, and his legs were still throbbing.
This made him feel as if he were being gnawed by millions of ants every time he went down a step.
The control tower is high up, and the staircase winds its way up.
"Fuck! You have to show some backbone."
Meanwhile, Ji Mu also realized that Xu Nanwei,who had been following behind him, was gone.
" Weiwei, where did you go..."
The wind rustled through the grass, making only a soft whisper, which made it impossible for Ji Mu to tell what was happening.
At that moment, he was grabbed by a hand and roughly pulled into the bushes.
"Hmm..."
When Ji Mu saw that the hand belonged to his brother, Ji Feng, his expression was serious. He gestured for him to be quiet and pointed in a direction.
Ji Mu instantly realized that Xu Nanwei was right there.
The two men, one on the left and one on the right, darted forward to surround the enemy.
There were faint sounds of struggling in the grass, which confirmed Ji Feng's accurate direction.
The ragged man clearly hadn't expected to be discovered so quickly. He was holding a white cloth over Xu Nanwei's mouth and nose, which likely contained sedative ingredients. Xu Nanweiwas barely struggling and lay there like a cold corpse.
The man's other hand was wrapped around Xu Nanwei's neck, as if he was afraid she would come back to life and he would only feel at ease if he could break her neck.
Ji Mu rushed out from the side and pushed the man away.
On the other side, Ji Feng took a deep breath, calculated the optimal time to attack, and pressed the trigger without hesitation.
Clearly, he had committed murder countless times and was extremely skilled at it.
The man collapsed and died.
No one paid attention to him, but Ji Feng and Ji Mu went forward to check on Xu Nanwei's condition.
Little Girl has gone into shock.
"Take her back first, then we'll talk."
Ji Feng held Little Girl in his arms, Ji Mu grabbed his backpack, and the two quickly returned to the control tower.
They had just settled in when a torrential downpour began outside, the rain washing over the ground where the man had just died.
Bright red blood was flowing from that area.
Laser weapons have tremendous close-range lethality, causing severe trauma and resulting in massive blood loss.
But nobody cared about that at the time.
"She's still breathing, but she's not responding no matter how much we call her, brother..."
Ji Mu was terrified, but still tried various methods to wake Xu Nanwei.
He didn't even realize that his brother had completely stood up.
Even Ji Feng himself was completely unaware that he had stood up.
Ji Feng was also at a loss. He had no medical knowledge at all, but he had learned some first aid techniques.
"Loosen your collar to allow for airflow and ensure unobstructed breathing..."
The two hurriedly completed these steps, and then found a wet towel to repeatedly wipe Xu Nanwei's cheeks and forehead.
"This should help her regain her senses."
Seeing that Xu Nanwei's breathing had calmed down, Ji Feng could no longer hold on and slowly sat down against the bed.
"Brother...you...you didn't notice? You really stood up, and you even walked such a long way! You've recovered!!!"
It wasn't until that moment that Ji Feng realized he had just stood up and walked a long way.
I'm really healed!