mtl008 Chapter 137 Alien Invasion 14
Chapter 137 Alien Invasion 14
"Black Rock Canyon is extremely treacherous, with near-vertical cliffs on both sides and a fast-flowing underground river at the bottom of the valley. The river water is corrosive. Moreover, there seems to be a mysterious energy field there that interferes with the senses of living beings," Su Lan added, frowning.
A key member of Xu Yang's team said, "Our equipment needs to include climbing tools for complex terrain, as well as protective gear that can withstand river corrosion. In response to the mysterious energy field, we need to prepare some auxiliary sensing equipment."
"Regarding weaponry," another key member continued, "we need to be equipped with firearms capable of long-range attacks on the aliens on the cliffs, as well as melee weapons for close-quarters combat to prevent alien ambushes. I recommend bringing the new laser dagger; it's incredibly powerful and easy to carry."
"In terms of supplies, in addition to enough durable food and purified water, we also need warm clothing, as the temperature inside the canyon fluctuates greatly. We also need sufficient medical supplies, especially medicines to deal with corrosive damage," Xu Yang said.
Everyone chimed in, meticulously planning every single detail.
After detailed planning, the team quickly got to work.
Su Lan was in the laboratory, surrounded by instruments and tools, the lights dim and cold.
He wore goggles, his eyes sharp as a hawk's, staring intently at the auxiliary sensing device in his hand.
His fingers moved swiftly through the intricate circuitry, each soldering and adjustment precise and accurate. Sweat beaded on his forehead, and Shen Ying quickly wiped it away for him.
Having no idea about these things, Shen Ying could only stand by and do what she could.
After a long and intense debugging process, Su Lan finally succeeded in adjusting the equipment at hand to its optimal state.
He straightened up, let out a long sigh, turned around, and his gaze fell on Shen Ying.
She was curled up on a stool, her eyes closed, her brows slightly furrowed, and her head swaying with drowsiness, clearly extremely tired.
A fleeting, almost imperceptible pity flashed in Su Lan's eyes, followed by a faint, indulgent smile on her lips.
He moved his feet gently and slowly walked towards Shen Ying. Standing in front of her, Su Lan carefully stretched out his arms and pulled Shen Ying into his warm embrace.
Shen Ying unconsciously snuggled closer to him in her sleep, a small, unintentional gesture that softened Su Lan's heart even more.
He bent down slightly, picked up Shen Ying steadily, and adjusted her position to make sure she could sleep more comfortably.
Then, he walked toward the laboratory where the two were resting.
As dawn broke, sunlight streamed into the room through the narrow cracks in the window.
Su Lan slowly opened her eyes, instinctively tightening her arms and holding Shen Ying tightly to her chest.
A moment later, he lowered his head slightly and gently pressed his thin lips against Shen Ying's lips, the movement soft and tender, one touch after another.
After a brief moment of intimacy, Su Lan finally released Shen Ying with a satisfied sigh. His eyes still held lingering tenderness as he gazed quietly at Shen Ying's sleeping face.
After a while, he quietly got off the bed.
When Shen Ying woke up, she subconsciously reached out to touch the bed beside her, but only touched a bed that was still warm.
Shen Ying got up and saw that Su Lan was already busy at the simple dining table. On the table was a breakfast he had carefully prepared. Although it was just some simple food, it seemed very precious in this apocalyptic world.
Hearing the noise, Su Lan turned around with a gentle smile on her face and said softly, "You're awake. Breakfast is ready."
Shen Ying responded and quickly ran to brush her teeth and wash her face. After a quick wash, she sat quietly at the table.
She picked up her cutlery, lowered her head and ate her breakfast, taking each bite seriously and with satisfaction.
After breakfast, the two didn't exchange many words before getting up in tacit agreement and throwing themselves back into their busy work.
Night fell over the research institute. On the rooftop, Shen Ying nestled quietly in Su Lan's arms as the two gazed up at the vast, boundless starry sky.
Tonight, the moonlight, as clear as water, spills over them, while the starlight twinkles like tiny diamonds set against the black sky. Their light transcends endless time and space, falling upon this ancient and weathered land.
Although the world beneath our feet has been ravaged by disaster, and the ruins of the city lie silent in the darkness, the starry sky above seems to be outside the mortal world, unaffected in the slightest, still maintaining its breathtaking beauty and purity.
Su Lan subconsciously tightened her arms, holding Shen Ying even closer in her embrace.
He lowered his head slightly, resting his chin gently on the top of Shen Ying's head, and murmured softly, "The night sky feels cleaner than before the apocalypse."
Shen Ying blinked as she listened to his words and asked, "Is it because there's less car exhaust?"
Su Lan was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting Shen Ying to give such an answer, and a helpless yet doting smile appeared on her lips.
He gently took Shen Ying's hand, placed her fingertips to his lips, and whispered, "Perhaps."
On the day of departure, the cold wind was biting, making everyone's cheeks sting.
The team marched across the barren land.
The surrounding scenery grew increasingly desolate, withered trees baring their fangs like ghosts, and the wind howling in their ears like the whispers of death.
Approaching Black Rock Canyon, a powerful sense of oppression surged forth like a giant wave.
The towering cliffs seem to have been sculpted by dark forces, and the rough black rocks exude a cold aura.
The roar of the underground river at the bottom of the valley was deafening, and the water splashing against the rocks had a pungent smell.
Upon entering the canyon, a mysterious and powerful energy field, like a long-dormant beast, instantly awakened and launched a fierce attack on everyone.
The sensing device immediately emitted a piercing alarm that seemed to shatter eardrums, the sound echoing wildly through the narrow canyon like a death knell.
On the screen, the snowflakes flickered and jumped wildly like a surging white wave, and the data was completely out of control, like a wild horse running rampant on the digital plains.
"This situation is worse than we expected!" Navigation team member Liu Dong's face turned ashen, large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, and his fingers danced rapidly on the control panel as he shouted to those around him.
Chen Ming, standing beside him, frowned and replied, "Stay calm, Xiao Liu, we need to restore navigation as soon as possible."
The process of climbing the cliff was a nightmare.
Each collision between the specially designed climbing equipment and the black rock sent up dazzling sparks that flickered like ghosts in the dim canyon.
"Everyone be careful, these rocks are too slippery!" Xu Yang, the leader of the team, shouted a warning.
Suddenly, Li Dingguo slipped and his body was suspended in mid-air, as if the surrounding air had frozen.
At this critical moment, Zhao Tao reached out and grabbed Li Dingguo's wrist. Their eyes met instantly, and Zhao Tao shouted, "Hold on tight! Don't let go!"
Li Dingguo nodded vigorously, his eyes filled with the relief of surviving a disaster and gratitude towards his teammates.