This earthquake affected a wide range and happened suddenly. Both local buildings and traffic roads were severely damaged.
Even the roads in the most severely affected areas were destroyed, but the situation in cities far away was not bad. After receiving requests for help from Wudu and Yunling, they immediately organized the transportation of manpower and materials.
At the same time, after receiving the news, the higher authorities were also raising supplies from all parties. Medical personnel, search and rescue teams, etc. from various provinces set off from the local area overnight and rushed to several hardest-hit areas.
However, due to the problem of road collapse and the need to clear rocks and buildings, it will take a certain amount of time.
The police station in Fog City was also affected, but fortunately there were no large casualties. Some people were only slightly injured. At this critical moment, Sun Zhenbang immediately led his manpower to the front line to carry out rescue.
The streets of the city no longer have the prosperity of the past. They are dusty and full of dust. Even the sky is blocked and plunged into haze. You can vaguely hear cries and calls for help. It is inexplicably a bit confusing. Depressed.
Sun Zhenbang looked at the scene around him and felt inexplicably uncomfortable. The search and rescue dogs shuttled through the city, sniffing the air with their noses.
"Woof woof woof!"
As the search and rescue dogs kept barking, they quickly attracted the attention of the police. Sun Zhenbang and others ran all the way without any delay. They hurriedly excavated the gravel and rescued a young mother and son.
When the earthquake hit, the buildings on both sides fell down, forming a triangular vacuum zone, which allowed the mother and son to barely hide and thus escaped disaster.
"thank you all."
When the mother and son were rescued, they were in pretty good condition. The little boy was well protected by his mother. There were a few cuts on the mother's body. The two nodded and thanked Sun Zhenbang and the others.
"You're welcome, these are all matters within our scope."
Sun Zhenbang pointed not far away, "There is a temporary shed ahead. You can go there to bandage your wounds."
Although the situation is not optimistic, it has not yet reached the worst point. Many people have gathered in the shed not far away, all of which were rescued by Sun Zhenbang and others.
Some people were injured and could only be treated with simple bandages due to limited medical conditions.
In addition to the official forces of the police, some uninjured people will also spontaneously join the search team. Without the tools at hand, they can only use the most primitive means, moving the rubble and building materials with bare hands.
Some people's hands were red and even skinned, but they did not give up and continued searching, because there was probably a life hidden under the rubble.
From the beginning of the earthquake to now, Sun Zhenbang has not slept a wink for almost a day, and his face shows fatigue. Xie Yixuan came over and asked with concern: "Captain Sun, why don't you go take a rest?"
Sun Zhenbang shook his head, "No, we are already short of manpower. If I go to rest, what will happen to the remaining people?"
After saying that, he looked at Xie Yixuan a few times and said, "You kid is still talking about me, and you haven't even slept a wink."
Now they are undoubtedly racing against death, trying to buy more time to save more people.
Xie Yixuan disagreed, "Captain Sun, you haven't even taken a break. How could I take a break? Of course I'm following in your footsteps."
Xie Yixuan exclaimed, "Captain Sun, your shoulders!"
Only then did Sun Zhenbang notice a bloody gash on his arm, which looked very scary.
It seems that during the search and rescue just now, he was accidentally scratched by gravel and steel bars. Sun Zhenbang was so involved that he didn't even know that he was injured.
"Captain Sun, hurry up and clean it up."
Sun Zhenbang shook his head and tore off a piece of cloth from his clothes. "It's not that fragile. Just bandage it. There are so many people waiting for us to save, so we can't waste time."
"Let's split up. You go to the east, and the rest of us will go to the west with me."
Just as everyone was carrying out rescue work in an orderly manner, the search and rescue dog heading to the east suddenly stopped, looked to the south, and suddenly started barking there.
"Woof woof woof!"
The movement of the search and rescue dogs quickly attracted the attention of others. The police looked to the south and saw dust flying not far away, as if something was running towards them.
"What's going on over there? Let's follow over and take a look."
There is also a temporary base point nearby. Not only the police, but also other wounded people also saw something strange not far away.
After they got closer, everyone saw clearly that they were actually more than a dozen small animals, including jackals, hyenas, foxes, monkeys and the like.
Others looked surprised, "Where did these animals escape from?"
"It's not like he ran away from the zoo."
When an earthquake comes, some animals can feel it and behave abnormally, but the animals in front of them don't feel the same way, and there is something strange that cannot be explained.
Everyone looked at the animals in front of them. Fortunately, there were no medium or large beasts among them, which did not pose much of a threat. Otherwise, they would not have time to run away.
There are many kinds of these animals, and they are not a single group. There are even carnivores and herbivores. But now they can live in harmony, which is really weird.
Just when everyone was confused, the leading animal slowly stretched out its claws, and there were actually several black balls on them.
The animal claw pointed at the crowd, then picked up the ball and put it into his mouth, making a swallowing motion.
Seeing the weird behavior of the animals, there was a lot of commotion among the crowd, and they couldn't believe what they saw.
"What do these animals mean?"
"Could it be that they want us to eat these things?"
"Is this dark stuff really edible? I'm afraid it won't be poisoned."
Someone said such a sentence. After hearing this, the animals had a look of anger on their faces and made a gurgling sound in their throats, which seemed to be condemning them.
Seeing the animals' humane actions, everyone couldn't help but swallow their saliva. They had the illusion that these animals could understand what they said.
One of them boldly asked, "Are these things for us?"
I didn't expect to get any reaction, but all the animals nodded in unison.
I can actually understand what they are saying! Could it be possible that these animals have become spirits?
Everyone just felt weird, but no one dared to step forward to pick up the things from these animals' hands.
Not to mention that the arrival of these animals is full of weirdness. Even if they can understand people's words, so what, they don't know what these black things are. Who can they find to reason with if they eat people to death.
Even children now know not to eat food from strangers, let alone from these animals.
For a moment, everyone did not dare to act rashly, and looked at the animals in front of them with uncertain expressions.
Those animals did not expect that such a scene would happen when they went down the mountain. Humans were too wary and refused to accept it easily. However, they could not speak human words and scratched their heads and ears anxiously, not knowing what to do.
At the moment of the stalemate, Sun Zhenbang and Xie Yixuan received the news and rushed over. What they saw was a scene where humans and animals were clearly separated, and the atmosphere was inexplicably weird.
Xie Yixuan couldn't help lowering his voice, "What's going on?"
The policeman on the side said quickly: "Officer Sun, something strange happened just now. These animals actually brought us something!"
After hearing the cause and effect of the incident, Sun Zhenbang looked at the unknown objects in the hands of the animals.
Ordinary animals are definitely not that smart, and can even understand human words, unless they come from Longyuan Mountain!
Over at Longyuan Mountain, Sun Zhenbang has seen a lot of strange things about animals, and he also knows that they are related to the mountain gods and will never do anything to harm humans.
Therefore, this behavior must have come under the instructions of the mountain god to help, so the items in their hands are also of great benefit.
Sun Zhenbang tentatively asked: "Mountain God?"
After saying just two words, all the animals' eyes fell on him, and then they slowly grinned.
They felt a familiar aura from this human being. Sun Zhenbang had also experienced the baptism of purple energy before, so these animals released such kindness.
This scene seemed a bit scary in the eyes of others, but Sun Zhenbang was extremely excited.
If he had some doubts before, now he was sure that these animals came down from Longyuan Mountain.
The other police officers were puzzled by the word "mountain god" mentioned by Sun Zhenbang. Before he could react, they saw Sun Zhenbang striding forward towards these animals.
I couldn't help but shout anxiously, "Captain Sun, be careful!"
Although these animals are not large in size, there are many of them. If Sun Zhenbang disturbs them, they will definitely be injured at such a close distance.
Sun Zhenbang waved his hand and said firmly: "Don't worry, they won't hurt me."
As Sun Zhenbang said, watching him slowly walking over, these animals did not react and did not reveal any intention to attack.
"Give me the elixir and I will distribute it to the crowd. Thank you for your willingness to lend a helping hand."
Sun Zhenbang's last words were spoken at a very low volume. The crowd behind him did not hear it, only the animals heard it. After all, the secret of Sun Zhenbang has not been exposed yet.
The animals nodded at him, put down the elixir and left.
Everyone was stunned as they watched the animals leaving. If it weren't for the fur, their behavior would be no different from humans. They would be too spiritual.
Everyone's eyes fell on the pile of pills on the ground, and they were still full of doubts, "What should I do with this thing?"
"I don't know what it is made of. It looks dark and unhygienic. Let's throw it away."
"I also feel that after all, I don't know what is mixed in it."
This sentence was approved by many people, but Sun Zhenbang stopped him, "This is a good thing, we can't throw it away."
Everyone couldn't help but show strange expressions, wondering if Sun Zhenbang had bad eyesight.
After all, this thing is pitch black and there's really nothing good about it.
Although the behavior of that group of animals was indeed unusual, as if they had become sperms, no one dared to bet on matters related to life and health, and no one dared to try it easily.
Sun Zhenbang also understood their concerns. This was human nature. After all, they didn't know about the mysterious things that happened on Longyuan Mountain.
He immediately picked up one and swallowed it directly, becoming the first person to eat a crab.
Even others who wanted to stop it were too late, "Officer Sun, why did you just eat it! What if it was poisonous? You were injured in the first place, and your body can't bear such a torment."
Sun Zhenbang felt a paste smell filling his mouth. It seemed that during the refining process, the heat was not controlled well and it was burnt.
Although the appearance and taste were not very good, Sun Zhenbang soon felt a cool breath flowing through his body, and the original injured area on his arm no longer hurt.
Sun Zhenbang was very happy. This elixir was indeed of great benefit.
"Don't worry, it's not poisonous. I guarantee it with my personality. Feel free to take this medicine. If anything happens, I will be responsible!"
Sun Zhenbang swore so steadfastly, and seeing how energetic he looked, many people believed him. After all, his face was rosy, and after he swallowed it, his spirit became much better.
Coupled with the miraculous behaviors of those animals, several injured young people in the crowd also boldly ate them.
"I believe Officer Sun will never make fun of our lives."
These people were seriously injured, and their wounds were not in good condition, and even suppurated.
After swallowing the pill, the pain in his body was relieved a lot, and his originally pale face turned rosy at a speed visible to the naked eye. Seeing such an effect was simply breathtaking.
"It's amazing, the wound doesn't hurt at all."
"Me too, I was in so much pain before that I was dying."
Seeing their appearance, the others soon felt relieved and swallowed the elixir.
Sun Zhenbang and other police officers guarded the order of the scene and gave each person a pill to prevent people from taking too much and causing waste.
In the end, there was still some remaining elixir, so Sun Zhenbang ordered people to take it to other rescue sites. At the same time, he also warned: "You guys need to talk about this animal saving people, and explain the origin of the elixir clearly."
Sun Zhenbang speculated that similar phenomena may exist in other places. Animals are not only delivering medicine to them, so the news must be spread to prevent humans from accepting their good intentions.
If Sun Zhenbang hadn't taken the lead this time, the wounded would certainly not have tried it easily.
The policemen nodded, knowing the meaning behind his words, "Don't worry, Officer Sun."
Xie Yixuan couldn't help but marvel at the scene in front of him. Not long after he was transferred back, what happened on Longyuan later was not detailed, but he also heard Sun Zhenbang mention it a few words.
He couldn't help but ask: "Captain Sun, how can you be so sure that these medicines on animals will be effective?"
"I don't believe in these animals, I believe in mountain gods."
Hearing this, Xie Yixuan couldn't help but be stunned. Is this still the old-fashioned Sun Zhenbang who believed in science in his impression?
I remember that in the past, Sun Zhenbang had taught him that Zi Buyu had strange powers and confused gods, but now he is like a mountain god.
Seeing Xie Yixuan's surprised expression, Sun Zhenbang seemed to know what he was thinking, and said with emotion: "Too many things have happened in Longyuan Mountain, and it is natural that concepts will change."
Xie Yixuan was even more curious and wanted to know what happened.
Sun Zhenbang patted him on the shoulder, "When we get through this difficulty, I will tell you slowly when I have the opportunity."
Soon the news of animals delivering medicine and rescuing people spread. Thanks to Sun Zhenbang's publicity and word of mouth from the injured who were rescued, many people in the disaster area heard about it.
They didn't believe it at first, but when they saw a group of animals coming to their door with dark pills, they were exactly as described in the rumors. Everyone was shocked.
Similar scenes were staged in various disaster areas.
"I'll go. At first I thought someone was joking, but I didn't expect it to be true!"
"This thing is really effective, even more magical than those painkillers."
"What are the origins and identities of these animals, and how did they obtain these elixirs."
"I think these animals have become spirits. They can understand human speech and even deliver medicine. Are they really not played by humans?"
"These animals are simply my reborn parents. If it weren't for the medicine they sent me, I would have gone to see the King of Hell with my wounds already festering."
"Who trained them?"
"Really? The good guy behind the scenes is delivering medicine, and he even sends animals."
At the same time, while the crowd was discussing, a dark figure sneaked into a deserted corner and looked around cautiously to make sure no one was around before picking up the communicator in his hand.
Although he has a Daxia appearance, his facial features are somewhat tough and deep, and his eyes are unusually black. He is obviously a mixed race.
This person was the lurking spy. He immediately summarized the news about animals rescuing people in the disaster area and conveyed it to the headquarters.
"Bacteria is really a magical place."
He couldn't help but sigh, if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he probably wouldn't have believed it happened.
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On the other side, people from the National Seismological Administration are also paying close attention to the situation in Wudu and Yunling.
Although mankind has made progress in science and technology and has some understanding of the principles and laws of earthquakes, it has not yet fully mastered the ability to provide early warning.
It can predict certain types of earthquakes to a certain extent, but it cannot predict all earthquakes. It is just that this earthquake came too suddenly, so it was not predicted in advance.
But regarding the subsequent aftershocks, the Earthquake Administration was very alert. We must monitor aftershocks and try to provide early warning to minimize damage.
Seismological Bureau Hall.
People in work uniforms walked around, and saw a series of advanced instruments placed in the center, and a series of complicated and obscure data were displayed on the computer.
"Beep beep beep——"
Soon a piercing alarm suddenly sounded, and everyone's expressions changed slightly, and they hurried to the direction of the machine that issued the alarm.
The dazzling red color of the sea came into view, and a red line with huge fluctuations was displayed on the screen.
"There may be a magnitude 5 aftershock in the foggy area in the afternoon."
When everyone heard this, their eyes couldn't help but darken. If it were a magnitude five aftershock, it would bring unimaginable harm to the hardest-hit areas.
"Is the news accurate?"
Due to current technical reasons, the measurement of aftershocks is not particularly accurate. Sometimes errors may occur and cannot be accurately predicted.
At this moment, everyone couldn't help but have an idea in their minds, what if there was an error in the machine?
"Could it be that there is an error in the data? The magnitude 5 aftershock is too strong."
However, the next words shattered their hopes.
"Based on the probability displayed by the machine, it's a full 80% chance."
"Hurry up and notify the foggy city, and we must arrange for the evacuation of people as soon as possible!"
The people at the Seismological Bureau suddenly fell into panic. Not only them, but also the government was as anxious as ants on a hot pot, but there was nothing they could do.
In the face of natural disasters, human power is too weak.
"There are not enough manpower in the disaster area. It is simply impossible to evacuate all the people."
"Then what should we do?"
"The external support personnel have not yet fully arrived. Due to the impact of the aftershocks, it is estimated that they will be delayed a lot of time on the road. Now they can only take one step at a time."
News of the magnitude 5 aftershock spread quickly. Such a strong aftershock would not give them any way to survive. If it happened again, the casualties would probably be even greater.
But now there is no choice but to quickly transfer the people found. After all, every one can be saved.
The search and rescue teams and medical personnel on the street began to run wildly, almost racing against death, and the haze once again shrouded everyone's heads.
Compared with the mess in the city, Longyuan Mountain seemed like a paradise, but Ye Qin was worried.
This earthquake is just the beginning. With such a strong earthquake, there will definitely be many aftershocks later. If we just sit back and do nothing, I am afraid things will get out of hand later.
Although the Great Dao is ruthless, it moves the sun and the moon, gives birth to the heaven and the earth, and nourishes all things, which shows that it is not truly ruthless.
"We must find a way to prevent this catastrophe from happening."
According to his current cultivation level, Ye Qin cannot prevent the earthquake from coming, but he can minimize the damage as much as possible.
"As long as the aftershocks are controlled, subsequent rescue work and other operations can go more smoothly."
It's easy to say, but very difficult to implement in practice.
Earthquakes generally occur in the earth's crust. The earth is constantly rotating and revolving, and the interior of the earth's crust is also constantly changing. The resulting force causes the crustal rock layers to deform, fracture, and move, causing earthquakes.
"With my power, it may be a little difficult to prevent the subsequent aftershocks, but if I use the power of the formation, maybe——"
Ye Qin already has an idea in his mind, and he will try his best no matter what. As for whether the outcome will be successful, as long as he has a clear conscience!
"If God has the virtue of a happy life, then please help me."
He wanted to set up a large formation to stabilize the power in the earth's crust and protect the deformed and fractured areas of the rock formations. This would also prevent aftershocks from occurring.
However, such a formation undoubtedly requires a large amount of spiritual energy and sufficient cultivation support, which is indeed difficult for the current Ye Qin.
So Ye Qin planned to use Longyuan Mountain as the center of the formation and the tripod as a counterweight to suppress the power in the earth's crust!
The tripod was regarded as a symbol of auspiciousness in ancient times. It can drive away evil spirits and eliminate disasters, improve luck, attract wealth and fend off evil spirits, drive away evil spirits and cure diseases, etc. It is perfect to use it as a town object.
And Longyuan Mountain connects the entire mountain range and is as thick as the earth, so it is enough to suppress the aftershock waves.
The hazy mist emanated from Ye Qin's body, quickly spread with him as the center, and soon enveloped the entire mountain forest.
He took out all the yellow paper that he had previously stored, and the golden power turned into a pen. Dragons and phoenixes danced on the yellow paper, and every stroke was filled with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.
He didn't know when the next wave of aftershocks would come, so Ye Qin had to speed up and didn't dare to stop for a moment. In just a moment, he had drawn dozens of yellow symbols, but this was not enough.
Ye Qin is now racing against time. Even though he has a sea of spiritual energy, he cannot withstand such consumption. His painting speed is somewhat hesitant, but fortunately, the hundred yellow talismans have finally taken shape.
"You put these yellow talismans on various locations on the mountain."
The animals took orders one after another, knowing the urgency of the situation, and ran into the distance with yellow talismans. They could be seen in every corner of the mountain.
Ye Qin came to the place with the most spiritual energy in Longyuan Mountain, felt the abundant spiritual energy in it, and showed a satisfied look.
"Then let's start from here."
(End of chapter)
