"There seems to be something over there, white."
Wang Er was getting excited when he was talking, and the smile on his face suddenly froze. He quickly turned his head and looked in the direction of Chen Si's finger.
But it was pitch black there, and there was nothing else there.
"Good boy, are you kidding me?"
"Gangzhen was there and ran away."
Wang Er's face turned red. He was in his forties and was a walking figure in the village. However, he was laughed at by a kid and immediately rolled up his sleeves and walked towards Chen Si.
Seeing that he seemed serious, Chen Si was frightened and couldn't help but step back.
"Wang Er, this is in a cave, don't mess around!"
The opponent is a practicing martial artist, and he can't compete with him in terms of boxing and kicking skills.
But Wang Er had no intention of giving up and kept pressing forward step by step.
Just when Chen Si was thinking about how to escape, Captain Zhang came out of the tent and patted Wang Er on the shoulder, "Okay, it's almost time. Let's pack up and get ready to leave."
Wang Er was furious and shook his shoulders, only to find that Captain Zhang was too strong to shake him off. He was secretly shocked, spat on the ground and walked away.
After he entered the tent, Captain Zhang walked up to Chen Si and said coldly: "Xiao Chen, he is your elder, he is very capable, and he values face. You should not joke with him at this time. .
Especially underground... the deeper you go, the more violent people become. "
Chen Si nodded honestly, but felt that the captain was the most violent one, and they were completely different from before.
The idea of returning is getting stronger and stronger. He is just an intern college student, and there is no need to risk his life for an investigation.
Personal safety is paramount in outdoor activities.
But looking into the captain's cold eyes, he swallowed his words again.
The group of people packed up their belongings and continued to move forward. After a night's rest, everyone's spirits were not much better. The bags under their eyes were a little swollen, and there were bloodshot eyes in their eyes. It was obvious that they had not slept peacefully.
On the contrary, Chen Si was so arrogant that he slept to death at night and was full of energy the next day.
Gao Liyao kicked the ground hard with his boots, then stretched out his hand to fumble on the stone wall for a while, pushed up his glasses and said: "The surrounding geological environment has changed. Before, there was mostly limestone. As we go deeper, there are less and less limestone. Hard granite Gradually it increases, and now there is no trace of limestone anymore.”
Ma Yan has been responsible for collecting ore samples during this period. She is the most aware of these changes and understands what Gao Liyao wants to express.
"Lao Zhang, the hardness of granite is much higher than that of limestone, so it is not easily eroded. What's more, this place does not have the characteristics of being soaked by underground rivers for a long time. Logically speaking, there should not be large-scale caves. Maybe..."
Team Zhang snorted coldly, "Maybe what? You are scientific researchers, and what you say must be scientifically responsible!"
These words finally angered Ma Yan. Her scientific research spirit did not allow her to say the second half of the words, but she was not the target of Captain Zhang's threats!
"Okay, okay, Zhang Chunmin, then I'm warning you, you must also be responsible for the team!"
The rest of the people were not of the temperament to break up a fight. Gao Liyao looked on coldly, Wang Er was enjoying himself while eating steamed buns, and Chen Si hid in the corner to minimize his presence.
The two eventually broke up, but the exploration continued.
Whether it was because they were familiar with the environment or because they were lucky, the exploration efficiency on the second day was particularly high. Many forks in the road were avoided, and everyone could always find the main passage.
The exploration progress was getting faster and faster, but Chen Si couldn't feel happy in his heart. Instead, there was a lingering worry hanging in his heart.
Although he is not an expert, he has explored underground caves several times, so he always has basic common sense.
No matter what kind of underground cave there is, the cause is erosion by undercurrents. The water flow may be rapid or slow, so the caves may be large or small. If you encounter a place that is difficult to pass, the exploration will generally be declared over.
But no matter how far you go or how deep you explore, you can always find an entrance to this hole, as if there is no end.
Chen Si couldn't help but wonder if this hole really had a bottom. Could it really lead to the center of the earth?
It is another larger stone hall, composed of several large natural stone steps. The thin water flow falls along the granite like a layer of mist, and the fine mud it carries makes the several huge stone steps become golden.
Suddenly, an exclamation came from Wang Er in the distance.
"Come over and see what I found!"
A group of people hurriedly ran over and saw Wang holding a stone in his hand, which was shining golden under the searchlight.
"Here's gold. It's gold. It's everywhere! I'm rich!"
Chen Si shot the searchlight towards the ground and couldn't help but take a breath of cold air.
As expected, the ground was littered with gold nuggets, ranging from the size of pigeon eggs to the larger ones heavier than bricks.
Taking these out is enough for everyone present to live without worries for a lifetime. No one can withstand the temptation of wealth. Even Gaoli, who has always been aloof, has a fiery look in his eyes.
And Chen Si suddenly remembered the story Wang Er told.
Gold nugget actually exists... Are there really gods living underground?
After a moment, Zhang Chunmin's voice brought everyone back to reality, "These are state properties. Private mining is a serious crime. No one wants to go to jail."
He looked around, and the group of people lowered their heads and put down the gold nuggets in their hands.
Zhang Chunmin walked deeper into the cave without saying a word, and everyone followed him.
Wang Er rolled his eyes, fell behind, picked a few big pieces and put them in his bag.
Chen Si didn't hold back when he saw this and kept a piece of it with him.
Just as he was weighing the weight of the gold nugget, Gao Liyao appeared next to him out of nowhere.
"Everyone is very wrong."
They were far enough away from the other three that others could not hear them.
Chen Si frowned, "What do you mean?"
"You have to look carefully and see everyone clearly."
Chen Si was puzzled, thinking that this man was chattering away after he got down from the cave, but he still couldn't help but look at everyone.
Inside the cave, Zhang Chunmin was clearing the way at the front. The light from the exploration light was very dim, outlining his unshaven and resolute face. His eyes were firm and he stared straight ahead without wavering.
Chen Si narrowed his eyes slightly, and found that there was a hint of madness in his focused gaze, as if there was only a dark hole in his pupils.
He was secretly surprised and turned to look at Sister Ma Yan.
Ma Yan in the back was busy making road signs, but her eyes glanced at Zhang Chunmin from time to time. Her eyeballs were bloodshot and she gritted her teeth, implying a cannibalistic hatred. He had never seen this kind of thing in the cheerful sister Ma Yan. expression.
Wang Er was hiding in the corner, his hands constantly reaching into his backpack to feel the gold inside, his expression sometimes obsessed and sometimes greedy.
Chen Si was startled and looked at Gao Liyao again. Seeing that he still had the same cold face, he breathed a sigh of relief. He was finally normal. He asked in a low voice: "What's going on?"
Gao Liyao shook his head.
"There's another thing...the exploration speed is getting faster and faster, and the forked roads in the cave can no longer stop them. They choose the right passage every time, as if there is something deep in the cave that is leading them. Forward......"
Chen Si breathed heavily and turned to look at Captain Zhang. There were two passages in front of him. Zhang Chunmin didn't even blink and plunged into the right side.
He panicked and pulled Gao Liyao's sleeve, "What should we do! This hole is too strange, we have to get out!"
"The captain has a gun, I've seen it. Don't act rashly. Watch my signal when the time comes."
Chen Si suppressed his fear and nodded.
At this time, the people in front stopped. Chen Si followed and looked, and found that there was a pool of water in front of him.
The pool is not big, but it is very deep, and the bottom cannot be seen even if the light shines on it.
The water in the pool was so cold that Chen Si's hand felt like it would freeze even if he touched it slightly.
The pool occupies the entire cave, and the passage is on the opposite side, but obviously no one wants to swim directly to it, and no one knows what is in the water.
Ma Yan suggested turning back again, but Zhang Chunmin still rejected her coldly, and the anger in her eyes became deeper and deeper.
"Go there, you can get there."
Zhang Chunmin was referring to a small protruding stone platform next to the cave wall. It was so narrow that it could only accommodate one foot.
"That's crazy, Zhang Chunmin, you are a lunatic!"
Zhang Chunmin ignored Ma Yan's yelling and scolding, but slightly exposed the handle of the gun at his waist, took the lead in climbing up the stone wall, and moved to the other side step by step.
The others had no choice but to follow suit.
During this period, Chen Si almost slipped and fell into the water several times, and accidentally saw some dark shadow swimming in the pool.
"There seems to be something in the water."
"Don't look! They're just cave creatures." Zhang Chunmin warned from the front.
Chen Si was still curious, so he picked up his flashlight and looked into the water.
I only saw a white creature twisting in the pool. It was slender and had smooth skin. It didn't look like a fish. It didn't even have a head. It looked more like a leech!
