The system had reminded them that even if these things were killed, they couldn't be piled together, as they could easily form a symbiotic organism. The best solution was to burn them all.
As for pollution? No one could afford to worry about that now.
Upon hearing that the danger had passed, ordinary people came out to help, dragging the alien corpses to the incinerator. Although they couldn't be eaten, they could be used as fuel. Some were rich in oil and burned even better than coal.
They needed to store electricity. Burning these things would provide enough power for the entire safe zone for a week.
The safe zone only supplied electricity for two hours a day, with the rest being stored for winter.
After the superhumans finished killing the aliens, they went to rest. The remaining tasks could be handled by ordinary people. They didn't have to risk their lives and didn't mind the tiring but safe work.
As the population grew, the safe zone was divided into several functional departments, including a research lab. Jin Wen Ye, following Zhuo Yin's instructions, tried to find experts in the medical field, providing them with good food and lodging to study the R virus.
This work was extremely dangerous, as the R virus was highly contagious and lethal. Even aliens could be infected by this virus. It was best if they died, but if other variants formed, it would be a devastating blow to the survivors.
A few days prior, they had received a distress signal from H City. The message revealed that a team from Country Y was there, and within that team was an expert in biological research who had previously participated in R virus research. This person was highly valuable.
Country Y, being an island nation, had been severely invaded by aliens. Most of its people who could escape had already fled, leaving the rest to await their doom.
Sharing the same plight, H City was also surrounded by the sea, a region with the most spatial rifts and thus more aliens. The city was on the verge of complete collapse, with danger from both the sky and the ground. As soon as A City received the news, they dispatched a team to bring the person back, but unfortunately, they were unsuccessful.
In the past, Jin Wen Ye would never have engaged in such conflict between civilians and officials. However, now, the true power in A City was no longer with the original leadership, and it was normal for various bases to compete for resources.
He also wanted to organize a team to bring back the researcher.
When he proposed this idea, others did not object, only stating that it was too dangerous now, and sending people out might result in the same fate as A City's team—never to return.
"A City established their base earlier than us, and they've gathered more superhumans. Their resources are abundant, and they even have fighter jets and aircraft carriers. Even they couldn't bring the person back. It's unlikely we can do it for now, unless..."
That person's gaze shifted to Shen Zhong Yan.
Someone added, "The sky is unsafe now, and the creatures in the sea are one bigger than the other. Satellite images from the past two days showed fish in the sea exceeding a kilometer in length. Fighter jets and aircraft carriers are useless. They don't have much more advantage than us. If we randomly send a few people, there's no need to think about it; it's like moths to a flame or swallows flying into a pot—just sending people to their deaths. If Mr. Shen goes, there's a sliver of hope for success, but if aliens attack while he's away, the entire base could be wiped out."
This statement clearly outlined their predicament. The R virus was raging globally, and it might be their turn at any moment. Preparing in advance, collecting medical resources, and finding the researcher were essential.
On the other hand, the safety of their base since its establishment depended on Shen Zhong Yan. If the base was attacked during his absence, it was highly likely that no one would survive.
In short, they were in a dilemma.
Someone quietly suggested, "Why don't we ask the system for help with the analysis?"
Just as others were about to retort, the broadcast in the conference room crackled to life: "The probability of aliens attacking within one day is 0.9%, within three days is 12.6%, within seven days is 36%, and within half a month is 92%. The base is relatively safe within a week."
"Not absolutely safe."
"You might choke on water the next second, choke to death while eating lunch, or fall down the stairs. There is no absolute safety in the world."
The person was rendered speechless by the retort.
Just as he reached for a nearby glass of water to ease his awkwardness, he was stopped by the person next to him.
What if he really choked to death? Who would be responsible?
"Given Jin Wen Ye's presence, it's temporarily impossible for your base to be completely annihilated. If A City can return within three days, it's basically guaranteed that nothing will happen."
"Why?"
007 did not answer. These people could ask pointless questions all day.
Because they were curious about him. Su Dan Novel Network.
Jin Wen Ye looked at Shen Zhong Yan. "If you go, can you return within three days?"
"If nothing unexpected happens, yes."
Old Jin's boss, the burly man without superpowers, asked, "How will you go? Airplanes can't fly in the sky. Even the larger alien birds are bigger than helicopters; the biggest ones are almost as large as Boeing passenger jets. One flap of their wings can bring down a helicopter. Driving is also impossible. Not to mention the dangers along the way, the sea bridge connecting H City to G City has already been destroyed, and the underwater tunnel is also impassable."
"I'll fly on my sword."
The man gave him a thumbs-up.
"I'll go with you."
Shen Qian stood up. "My abilities are rather lackluster. I won't be of much help if I stay. If we have equipment there, we can bring it back."
Everyone else found this reasonable. To return within the safe period predicted by 007, they immediately packed their things and set off.
Under Jin Li's guidance, Shen Zhong Yan had learned many techniques during this period, including soaring on the wind and flying on his sword. The distance to H City was not far. If they encountered no unexpected events, they could make a round trip within a day.
After explaining to Shen's parents and entrusting Jin Wen Ye and his wife with their care, the two brothers departed.
This was Shen Qian's first time standing on a sword. He was extremely nervous when they first took off, clinging tightly to Shen Zhong Yan's waist, afraid of being thrown off.
After flying for a while, he found that standing on it was quite stable. The sword could change size and was nearly as wide as his body at the bottom. Moreover, Shen Zhong Yan had erected an invisible barrier in front, and standing behind him, he couldn't feel any wind.
Gradually, he also spread his arms like Shen Zhong Yan, feeling the wind passing by. The feeling of being detached from the world and soaring on the wind was something every teenager dreamed of when watching wuxia dramas. He was excited and even eager to switch places with Shen Zhong Yan.
Not wanting to waste time, Shen Zhong Yan did not agree and told him to try again upon their return. Shen Qian was somewhat disappointed but knew the urgency of the situation and stood quietly.
Initially, both were invigorated by the novelty of flying. After several hours, standing for so long became somewhat unbearable. Shen Qian glanced at the time; there were still three or four hours until nightfall, so he proposed taking a break.
They were flying at a moderate altitude and could see a city below. The city's landmark was a circular building with a roof as large as a football field. They landed on top of it.