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“Is it really that cold? Below minus thirty degrees?” As soon as Li Zheng boarded the aircraft at Reykjavik Airport and heard the brief explanation from the professional tour guide, Lianli, invited by Olafsson, he nearly dropped his jaw in disbelief.
He had thought that the temperature difference wouldn't be too drastic, assuming it would be similar to where they currently were. But he never expected to hear such a shocking result, and anxiety began to creep into his mind.
“Why do you think I advised you all? We even had to hire two guides for just a few of us—something they wouldn’t dare do alone,” Olafsson said with a wry smile, though a flicker of disdain flashed in his eyes. It was foolish to agree without understanding the situation.
“Don’t worry too much. In Nuuk City, because it’s close to the ocean, the temperature isn’t too extreme. The hotel, although small, is warm. However, if you want to venture into the inland glaciers, that would be dangerous. My plan is to take you around areas with better conditions,” one of the male tour guides finally spoke up in English.
“If we’re just going to stay on the outskirts, why bother coming all this way?” Zhang Liang interjected, clearly unconvinced. “Although it’s cold now, the weather forecast hasn’t shown any severe conditions lately. We could definitely enjoy some natural scenery—something we can’t see back home.”
He had encountered local guides before, but none were willing to take him deeper into the wilderness. While he had some success previously, he still felt unsatisfied. This time, with a seasoned professional at hand, he wanted to seize the opportunity.
Recently, he felt he had hit a plateau in his progress; he believed that one more intense experience could help him break through.
Of course, he was also worried about Huang Yue’s safety. He planned to sneak away from the group once they reached the limits of what the guide could manage and venture into the glaciers on his own.
Although he knew that facing nature's power meant there were no guarantees of coming back unscathed, as a martial artist, he held onto an unwavering belief: if he backed down this time and left with psychological scars, future breakthroughs would be even harder to achieve. He might never get another chance in his lifetime!
“If the weather isn’t severe, I don’t oppose it,” Yang Xiaoyou said casually while organizing her bag.
Since their plans had already been disrupted, they might as well make the most of it. While observing whether Zhang Liang could seize this chance to break through to the Stage of Power, she too could challenge herself against nature’s harshness.
Challenging limits in the face of nature’s might would serve excellently for both physical training and mental fortitude.
Her physical condition ensured that she wouldn’t suffer from a decline in health even without exercise, but after spending so much time in the laboratory recently, her bones felt a bit sore. It was time to get moving.
"How beautiful!" Although Huang Yue had already come over with Zhang Liang a few times, she was still leaning against the window, mesmerized by the scenery below.
Indeed, after a brief stretch along the coast, as they looked inland, the entire interior of Greenland was covered in pristine white glaciers, creating a magnificent sight. Even from the airplane, it seemed endless; no wonder it was the largest island in the world.
"I'm such a silly girl," she said, pressing her face almost against the glass. "Is it really that beautiful?" For someone who usually appeared a bit shy and timid but could also be quite lively at times, Yang Xiaoyou found herself looking at Huang Yue with fondness, often reminded of her own relationship with Meng Lu.
She would tease Huang Yue whenever possible, which made Zhang Liang beside her feel a bit envious.
"I want to find some silly penguins up here first. Once I spot them, we can head in that direction. They’re always huddled together; it should be easy to find them. Why can’t I see them?" Huang Yue said with wide eyes, looking outside with a frown.
Several people nearby couldn’t help but laugh, though no one pointed it out.
Yang Xiaoyou cleared her throat and said, "Let me pose a question for you. If you can answer it, you’ll understand why you can’t see them."
"What is it?" Huang Yue asked curiously.
"Do you know why polar bears don’t eat penguins?" Yang Xiaoyou teased as she flicked Huang Yue's forehead playfully, watching her look as dazed as a penguin.
This question left Huang Yue frowning again, seemingly unsure how to respond.
"Hmph! Ignorant! How could you ask such a shallow question? Ridiculous!" Before Huang Yue could even attempt an answer, Li Zheng scoffed dismissively from the side.
Yang Xiaoyou, who had always focused on self-cultivation and held different views from others, found himself unable to tolerate the situation any longer. Compared to him, Huang Wei's troublesome personality seemed much more bearable. Besides, they were not strangers; he had no obligation to put up with him.
Just as he was about to retort with a sharp "Mind your own business," he was taken aback by what the other person said next.
"Of course it's about unity! A single penguin can't stand against a Polar Bear, and even ten penguins are no match for one. But when thousands of penguins gather together, even a Polar Bear has to retreat! Each penguin is equal, and they all selflessly contribute for the collective. That's the benefit of equality and unity!" Li Zheng's disdainful voice not only shocked Yang Xiaoyou but also caused subtle changes in Zhang Liang and Liang Wuxuan's expressions.
Even his female fan, after hearing this, timidly raised her hand and said uncertainly, "Brother Li, you do have a point. Unity is strength, but... but aren't penguins from Antarctica? We're here..."
Upon hearing his follower's words, a flicker of disturbance appeared in Li Zheng's eyes, but he remained expressionless and replied without a hint of self-awareness, "Of course I know that. I was just making a hypothetical comparison."
However, before he could continue, Huang Yue, whose face was already flushed, suddenly threw herself onto Zhang Liang and began playfully hitting him, seemingly blaming him for not reminding her sooner. This slightly eased the awkward atmosphere surrounding Li Zheng.
Yet soon after, aside from the two comrades who were deeply brainwashed, everyone else—including the two tour guides who had heard the translation—looked at Li Zheng with an expression that hinted at viewing him as some strange creature. Everyone had their secrets; this alone was harmless. However,
Compared to the modern vibe of Reykjavik, the capital of Greenland under the Kingdom of Denmark exuded a refreshing rural charm.
When the plane arrived, it coincided with a rare moment of sunlight, creating a natural ambiance reminiscent of a village at sunset.
In terms of temperature, although this place is close to the ocean and thus warmer than the inland glaciers, it is still considerably colder than Iceland. Theoretically speaking, Greenland is over 80% covered in ice and snow, making it feel more like Iceland than Iceland itself.
"The weather has indeed been quite nice lately; we can consider ourselves lucky. However, today we should just stroll around the city. As for lodging, it's already booked. Compared to hotels in Reykjavik, it might seem a bit simpler," said Blaer, the tour guide, as he began to liven up the atmosphere and led everyone into this quaint city.
"Huh? Uncle Kaedno! You can't play with people like this! Do you know how important Yang is to us? How could you let him travel alone? If he wants to go anywhere, I’ll personally accompany him!" Jefferson from P Headquarters exclaimed with a frustrated expression on his face.
"He can manage on his own. My orders are to follow his lead. After all, he is one of ours from the Hive Security Company; it's just a simple trip," Kaedno insisted, though he had initially been adamant about sending someone along. However, he had been forced to relent. Now, hearing Jefferson's words, he instinctively defended the company.
"Alright, maybe he has some self-preservation skills in normal circumstances, but have you considered whether the organization that competed with you last time will just give up? I have a high level of understanding of the company, but I can't guarantee that no information about him will leak. If the Outsider finds out..." Jefferson was now fully committed, even revealing his own grasp of the company's operations.
Upon hearing this, Kaedno's expression changed slightly. However, the Director's orders to cooperate unconditionally with that strange fellow created a conflict within him.
"When you're out there, you don't have to follow orders blindly. You need to use your own judgment!" Jefferson insisted, not willing to give up.
In the end, Kaedno sighed and made some arrangements.
"A complete loss! Do you know what it means to lose everything at once? Our top researchers!" A supervisor from the technical department slammed his hand on the table repeatedly, still immersed in the grief over the disappearance of a group of researchers.
The recent series of crises surrounding the H Virus leak had already put immense pressure on their department. They had hoped to seize this opportunity to solidify their position within the organization.
Yet, their top researchers had lost contact shortly after setting sail, and there had been no news since. This situation had left him unable to eat or sleep properly; he had lost weight during this time.
"Supervisor, a partner from the Dark Organization is trying to reach you," one of his subordinates reminded him at that moment.
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