While the biological and medical analysis was going on, Dragon Vein was not idle either. Although the cutting speed of the drone is fast, the flying speed is faster, so there are still many complete parts left on the ground. He searched for three or five corpses and took out two identity cards from a pocket.
"Yes." Longmai turned on the searchlight, "This person is a researcher at this outpost, with a medium authority level, probably at the level of a project team leader. I will try to reply to the card's identification code, which may help us save money. Less time.”
Of course, this does not refer to the public area. As a rescue team, Lu Ning and others have the highest breakthrough authority authorized by the Canglong Alliance. However, some private areas within the outpost still require some non-intelligent verification methods, and this information is generally stored in personal ID cards.
It's a pity that nothing else was discovered. It was helpless for the body to be cut open by the laser drone. Lu Ning waited until Longmai had sorted things out and then ordered the body parts to be moved aside and move on. Now was not the time to collect the body.
"Those things just now are probably approaching C-level creatures." Yang Hao said in a deep voice, "We were able to destroy them so quickly simply because the equipment of the captain and deputy team itself was a weapon against C-level creatures, and the bayonets and spades used Pulse rifles are no longer able to effectively break through defenses."
"Indeed." Spider Silk agreed. "I checked the wounds left by the first few. The bullets can only leave burn marks on the skin. They do not affect the movement at all. They may even arouse the viciousness of the creatures."
"The role of conventional ammunition is probably not obvious here. Spades and bayonets, I approve you to change to special bullets, one type. Report the requirements."
"I want lava bombs." Spades said immediately.
"Cut the bomb." Bayonet followed dully.
Lu Ning turned on the computer on her arm. The pulse rifle itself used energy ammunition, which could simulate various specifications of bullets existing in the alliance. However, the special ones were naturally not distributed randomly and required the captain's authorization to unlock them.
Soon, the rifles of Spades and Bayonet issued a switching prompt, and the two immediately conducted a test fire. There was a red hot burn mark on the wall, and everyone heard a whistle in the ears.
"The effect is good, what about the others?"
Those who are not combat members certainly don't need it, and the Demoman Iron Eyebrow's own equipment is different from that of ordinary members. However, Recorder said that he doesn't need to change the type of ammunition.
"The closer you get to the bottom, the closer it is to the functional area." Soon after, everyone came to the stairs again. Qiu Shu looked down and said, "I think everyone has seen the road map. The functional area of the outpost includes the complex The development and exploration functions will inevitably include some specimen rooms or living organism storage rooms. And looking at the current situation, we must be prepared."
"This time I will take the lead. Only Qiu Shu and I have air particle detection devices." Lu Ning stood at the front of the team and sorted out the equipment on her body. "Normally speaking, when such a crisis occurs, the relevant personnel should Everything possible is done to destroy such areas, but we cannot tell whether they will have time to do so."
"I am the queen." Qiu Shu added simply.
No one spoke, because they were indeed not as clear-eyed about such a situation as professional soldiers like Lu Ning and Qiu Shu. After Lu Ning was ready, he took off the gloves on the outside of his space suit. Inside were black-coated metal wire gloves, with small gun barrels like fingernails on his fingers.
Captain Lu Ning—his original identity is that he is a very strong soldier, because an army that is not strong enough will not survive the time when psychological problems arise due to war. But when Lu Ning actually raised the lethal weapon, he felt the cold smell of death in this body... coming from the enemy. For this person, life is just a number and has no other meaning.
Fortunately, he is not the same person now.
As Lu Ning took the last step down the stairs, various detection systems in front of her immediately showed a large number of readings, and the headphones in her ears that received external sounds also heard a noise like a swarm of swarms.
She raised her finger, and five silver-white projectiles rushed out from the barrel, penetrating between the flying insects in the air. After half a second, the movements of all the flying insects stopped, and an ice net was generated, covering all the flying insects. All frozen in the air.
"Tsk, the power of technology." Lu Ning was also a little speechless.
"Resolved? As expected of the captain." Qiu Shu had already come down with the team, and when they saw the threat that was instantly resolved in the corridor, several people were stunned for a moment.
"Water bullet?" Longmai is quite knowledgeable.
"Countermeasure bullets against all cellular organisms." Lu Ning rubbed her wrist. "Although these creatures are weird, they have not exceeded the biological category and are less than C level."
"Insects this time? Flying insects? Hmm..." Yang Hao stood in front of the ice sculpture and pondered.
"Yanghao, is there anything I need to pay attention to?" Lu Ning asked.
"Captain...it started with humanoids, then plants, bugs...I think you should also know that the simpler the genetic structure of something, the more likely it is for unpredictable mutations to occur."
"I am certain."
"So it's not a good thing for things like bugs to appear in the deep layers. Now these creatures have some methods that we have never heard of before, and these bugs can only wander around the periphery, which means that the creatures inside will be stronger."
"Well...although what you said makes sense, there's no need to worry."
"Oh? Captain, what did I not consider?"
Lu Ning pointed to his helmet: "A large number of explosion residual particles can be detected here. I have reason to believe that the people here activated the destruction system in time when the disaster occurred, and these bugs should have been lucky enough not to be involved."
"They activated the destruction system?" Qiu Shu asked.
"Yes, the good news is that there shouldn't be too many biological monsters as we are worried about, but the bad news is that this means that most of the entire sixth and seventh floors have been buried. After all, it is a means of blasting."
"Then only the energy area on the eighth floor and the control room on the ninth floor are left. The question is how do we get down? If it is really a blast method...then only the emergency exit is left, and we have to make a big circle." Longmai looked at it. Map asked.
"There may be many dangerous encounters on the detour. We can see along the way that the outpost only suffered casualties, but the structure was not excessively damaged. As long as we can regain control, we can quickly attack the entire outpost. Carry out re-cleaning work." Lu Ning said, "So, we have to dig out a road."
"Digging? Did we bring those tools?" Spades asked, "I mean, this is indeed my old profession, but no matter what kind of digging, tools are needed, right? It's impossible for Tiemei to do it. Carrying so much explosives.”
"Boy, the freedom of mercenaries is obtained by ignorance. You are drifting in the universe and have no idea how fast technology is developing." Yang Hao sneered, "I heard that the alliance developed a new set of technology about a year ago. Individual combat weapons...Captain, they won’t be stingy with such a mission.”
"It's not a new weapon, it's just that the old equipment has new functions." Lu Ning raised his hand in the shape of a claw, slightly controlled the force, and aimed the five barrels at the palm of his hand. Slowly, a black sphere appeared in the palm of her hand.
She brought the ball in her hand close to the wall without making any sound, and then took it away. People could see a hole in the wall, and the hole continued to expand after Lu Ning took her hand away.
"Matter twister?" Dragon Vein exclaimed, "As expected of the alliance's scientific research team."
"It can't be applied to weapons yet, but it is enough to open a hole on the surface of various normal materials. Qiu Shu, Longmai, re-calculate the map and find a location for me where I can bypass the dangerous area and dig down. .”
"You should have taken out such a good thing earlier, captain." Longmai responded cheerfully.
Lu Ning did not answer her. Her original intention was to try not to damage the main structure of the outpost, and then use this place as a base to deal with the next tasks issued by the distribution center. It's just that the current situation forced her to use this method - just relying on the method of hiding information in the distribution center to deceive people, there's no guarantee how difficult the next mission will be for you, so you have to try to be as perfect as possible in the early stage.
For example, don't let team members die.
"Captain! We have planned a path to avoid possible dangerous areas as much as possible, but even so, you still need to be careful when going down to the ninth floor. The control center is surrounded by command rooms and shelter structures. It is difficult to say whether it will happen or not. There will be people or creatures hiding inside." Longmaihui reported.
"Yes, the map was sent to me. The energy of the material twister is limited. It is best to reduce the number of excavations..." Lu Ning raised his arm to receive the map from Dragon Vein. A simple and clear green line was marked out. This efficiency is very impressive. satisfy.
She walked to the predetermined position and slowly pressed the black ball in her hand into the ground. A hole diagonally downward was slowly formed, and everyone was quietly waiting for the distortion effect to be exhausted and the ground to become solid again.
"Get out." Lu Ning jumped down when the entrance of the cave expanded to allow about two people to squeeze in.
Each level of the outpost is separated by a layer of approximately two meters thick, designed to allow for necessary containment work. Lu Ning calculated the energy output each time, controlled the sliding height during excavation, and soon penetrated the stratum between the sixth and seventh floors. As expected, the bottom has turned into a ruin of piles of rocks.
"team leader!"
The team members who jumped down with Lu Ning quickly dispersed around after landing. Among them, the spider silk stepped on something as soon as they took a step, and she hurriedly reported it.
"What?"
"There's something buried underneath here! It feels a little soft when you step on it!"
"Soft? It can't be a corpse, right?" Bug Bait asked.
"The corpse has long since rotted." Yang Hao snorted, "Let's check it with a biological detector first."
But there was no feedback from the biodetection scan.
"Well, at least the things down there aren't alive, so you don't have to worry about the weird creatures here." Spade shrugged, "Would you like to dig it out? I have a sapper shovel."
"Then come on, shovel." Spider Silk gave up her position with a hint of teasing.
Lu Ning acquiesced. Her detection didn't show any danger warning, so it didn't hurt to take a look. Spades' actions were indeed very professional. He quickly sorted through the pile of gravels, large and small, and dug out the "soft material" underneath in a few minutes.
"Oh?" Yang Hao made an interested voice.
Underneath the ruins lies a piece of amber-like material, which is very dark in color and feels relatively soft to the touch, but extremely tough. Using a high-intensity searchlight, you can see a circle of black shadow inside, but there are large fluffy extensions around it, making it difficult to distinguish the shape.
"Yanghao, what do you think this is?" Lu Ning still asked the professional.
Yang Hao observed it closely for a moment, and then said: "I can't tell anything without cutting it open, but if I had to guess, I think this should be an embryo."
"I don't recommend cutting it," Qiu Shu said. "It's strange that this thing would appear here. Even if it's dead, it's likely to cause unnecessary trouble."
"Temporary mark, we have to go down first." Lu Ning said.
The things appearing in the outpost have become increasingly weird. Normally, so many dangerous and unknown creatures are not allowed to exist at the same time. The various scientific instruments carried by the advance team can also identify the creatures. Why did they not discover these creatures? An existential danger?
Among the messages sent back by the outpost before contact was completely lost, there was no mention of this at all. Based on the assessments of all outposts, B-level biological assessments are only possible in some hard-to-reach deep seas, deep valleys, and polar regions.
"What's wrong..."
Lu Ning dug into the next level with deeper doubts. The energy area on the eighth floor.
Most of the areas here are functional places for outposts, which is a good place for Dragon Vein. Even if he does not go to the central control room, he can restore some energy supplies here. After checking the two geothermal extraction reactors, he was also convinced that part of the energy source was just the external circuit being cut off, and there was no fault in itself. It could be repaired in about two hours.
"Can you tell what caused the external line failure?" Lu Ning asked.
"Let me take a look at the path report of the circuit..." Longmai pulled out a few wires from his spacesuit and connected them to the safety computer of the energy box. "The reason seems to be that the circuits were melted. High currents were instantly generated in some local circuits. It generated high heat and burned out the circuit. Under normal circumstances, it can be repaired by activating the backup self-healing program, but this time it is a crisis for the entire outpost."
"Is it electromagnetic pulse?" Qiu Shu asked.
"No, the principle of electromagnetic pulse is that the entire circuit is overloaded and will not be burned out at this location. Captain, should we pre-repair it now or continue to the lower level?"
"Repair, I hope the central control room can resume work directly, then at least the energy supply there will be guaranteed to be normal."
"Okay, let's check the line immediately."
