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"I don't know."
Xu Qingyuan walked beside He Shuo, holding a long branch and occasionally poking at the weeds ahead, carefully stepping over them.
Ever since that mermaid disappeared from the experimental chamber, he had prepared himself for the worst.
However, he did not expect that the mermaid's revenge would come so swiftly.
"Don't know?" He Shuo scoffed, filled with indignation.
It was truly unclear who was fooling whom; ever since he had caught that mermaid, he had never imagined that so many events would unfold afterward.
The Pacific Base had only given him half of the reward for this mission; he needed to return safely to the base to receive the other half.
"I say, Professor Xu, that mermaid has been with you at the Komor Institute for at least ten days or half a month. Didn't you notice anything unusual about it?"
"What do you mean?" Xu Qingyuan abruptly stopped, his eyes coldly fixed on He Shuo, as if his gaze could freeze someone in place.
He Shuo raised an eyebrow. "Nothing."
After saying that, He Shuo did not wait for him and walked straight ahead.
Xu Qingyuan's gaze remained locked on his back, and after a moment, he followed suit.
"We're here; up ahead is where I used to live," Bai Qi exclaimed excitedly as he ran forward, vigorously pushing aside the overgrown bushes.
The area around the wooden cabin was overrun with weeds, but strangely enough, there were no signs of any animals.
People had left suddenly; all the buildings remained intact. If it weren't for a layer of dust an inch thick, one could say everything looked just as it did when people had just departed.
Everything was neatly arranged, yet people were nowhere to be found. Could it be that they were truly all killed by demons?
Everyone was puzzled but remained silent.
The room was filled with thick dust, and due to the poor visibility at night, no one chose to enter. Instead, they formed a circle and gathered some dry branches and leaves to make a fire for warmth.
One person, warming himself by the fire, said, "It's strange; how come there's not even a mosquito here? I remember encountering quite a few of those Viper insects when we arrived."
Bai Qi, with medicine applied to the corner of his mouth, managed to open it slightly and said, "The wooden house was built surrounded by herbs that repel poisonous insects. The wood used for construction is also resistant to pests and moisture. Those insects are kept outside and won't come in."
Yang Luo rubbed his stomach and said, "Your ancestors were quite clever. Did they ever think about planting something edible? I'm starving here."
Everyone had been traveling from dusk until deep into the night without rest or food, and now nearly everyone's strength and endurance had reached their limits.
Bai Qi's eyes lit up as he stood up and mumbled, "Who says there’s nothing? Follow me."
Feeling hopeful about finding food, Yang Luo immediately got up and closely followed him.
The two were gone for about ten minutes before returning with a pile of plant tubers, which they dropped on the ground.
"What is this?" someone asked curiously.
Xu Qingyuan glanced over and replied, "It's potatoes."
Bai Qi nodded, "Yes, this is a root that my ancestors managed to bring out when they left the mainland."
"Potatoes? I feel like I've seen this somewhere before," one person said, scratching the back of his head as he looked at the tubers covered in thick mud, confusion written all over his face.
Yang Luo patted that person on the back, leaving a large muddy handprint. "Of course you've seen it; this is just a potato! How could you forget what your ancestors ate after consuming Nutrient Solution for over ten years?"
Since entering the Ice Age, people's living conditions had become extremely harsh. There wasn't enough space to live in, and arable land for growing crops was scarce. Only the wealthy could afford to eat the organic foods that were once common on people's tables centuries ago.
Nutrient Solution is the most common food people consume today, providing a strong sense of fullness. However, long-term consumption can cause irreversible damage to the body, which is why most people only resort to it in times of survival difficulties.
This time, they fled the ship in a hurry, taking only a first aid kit. The food in the kit is limited and was being kept by one of the staff members, but he has already gotten separated and lost all signs of life.
They currently have no emergency food left.
Now, the food brought by Bai Qi can replenish their strength, making it possible to hold out until tomorrow when the rescue team is expected to arrive.
The potatoes were roasted and cleaned of dirt. After everyone had their fill, they began to arrange shifts.
Although they had ventured deep into the island, the threat of mermaids loomed everywhere. They had to ensure that no accidents would occur tonight.
Xu Qingyuan said, "Let me arrange things. We have seven people left, so we'll split into four teams: I will take one team, and two people will form another team. We'll rotate every two hours. If there are any disturbances, just sound the alarm to wake everyone up. Now I'll assign the teams."
Xu Qingyuan placed himself in the last shift; after his duty ended, dawn would not be far off.
As night deepened, everyone began to rest. The two-hour shift changes were tedious and boring, but they had to remain vigilant and carefully observe their surroundings.
Soon, it was He Shuo's turn.
He teamed up with one of the others. Initially, he wanted to go solo, but Xu Qingyuan had refused that idea.
"He Shuo, did you encounter any famous Test Subjects while working at Pacific Base?"
The night shift was too dull, so the man paired with He Shuo sat next to him, trying to pass the time by finding a topic to discuss.
At Pacific Fleet Headquarters, almost all S-Class Subjects from around the world were gathered. These Test Subjects were brutal and bloodthirsty but also possessed striking appearances and gentle personalities. They were publicly raised in live broadcasts worldwide, serving as a testament to the friendly exchanges between research institutes and the public.
As a result, some fans who admired these special Test Subjects even established accounts on StarNet and formed large fan groups.
Test Subject has become a global star, and people have long since gotten used to it.
In the video released by the research institute, these Test Subjects are obedient and gentle, with some appearing fierce yet petite. Without exception, the physical capabilities of these Test Subjects far exceed those of humans, causing many to scream in admiration.
"What's wrong? Are you also a fan of those Test Subjects?"
He Shuo poked at the embers in the fire pit with a stick, sending sparks flying.
The man chuckled, "Not really. I just saw Seraph online before and thought it was quite beautiful, so I wanted to learn more."
Seraph is currently the most popular among the fan groups for S-Class Subjects.
He Shuo glanced back at the man and coldly replied, "I'm just a temp; I don't work at Pacific base."
The man awkwardly smiled and quietly moved to sit a bit further away, leaving behind smudges of dirt on his hands.
What a joke; would Pacific base hire temps?
If he didn't want to talk, he could just say so instead of spinning such an outrageous lie.
As time passed slowly, noticing that it was almost time on the optical brain, He Shuo woke up Xu Qingyuan.
His replacement was none other than Xu Qingyuan.
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