Looking at the empty, desolate, and dilapidated city before him, no one could answer his question.
Although everyone had their own guesses, seeing this scene with their own eyes, no one felt good about it.
Zhu Lin looked at their dazed expressions and said, "Never mind if there are people or not, just grab what you need and leave quickly."
She felt that this place was very dangerous. They had encountered many dangers on the road before, which had successfully made Chong Yan someone they regarded as a master of unknown abilities. Gradually, many people began to treat the journey as a trial.
However, if the things inside this city came after them, either Zhu Lin would act, or people would die. She didn't want to expose her abilities and steal Chong Yan's thunder, but she couldn't just watch these people die. Therefore, not acting was the best option.
They had avoided areas with dense monster populations along the way. Occasionally, they encountered scattered ones, which they killed. After nearly half a day, they reached the largest scientific research institute in the country before the apocalypse.
This institute covered an area of over ten thousand mu. Besides areas for various experiments and storage for high-end scientific research equipment, there were also various training grounds, "employee" dormitories, reception areas... If they hadn't had a map, it would have taken ten to fifteen days just to build the things they needed.
"Is it safe in here?"
A soldier loaded his magazine and replied, "Before we left, this place was relatively safe because the zombies in the early stages of the apocalypse had been cleared out. If it weren't for the things in the sea being too large... it took a great deal of determination for the higher-ups to decide to relocate. However, Professor Dai mentioned when we came that there were zombie samples captured at that time in the research labs. We didn't have time to destroy them before leaving, so we don't know what they've become now."
A man frowned and asked, "What kind of experiments were being conducted then? The zombie virus was created by those idle scientists. Their subsequent research, wouldn't they have made them even more powerful?"
"I don't know about that," the man replied. "However, we don't need to go there. The things we need to get are mainly in these two buildings. One is the satellite signal receiving and reflecting device, and the other is here, the newly developed gene sequencer, which is much better than the third generation that was released. Both of these must be taken."
Someone looked at the map and cursed with wide eyes, "Are you fucking kidding me? Look how close these two are. If there are even more powerful monsters trapped inside, won't we be dead if we go in there?"
"There's an experimental zone in between; it's not that serious."
The man retorted with a fierce look, clearly not believing him.
Chong Yan was somewhat exasperated. "You chose to come here, so you should have been prepared to die. Staying alive until now is a bonus. Why so much nonsense? Let's go quickly; it'll be dark soon."
The two stopped arguing. They each carried their weapons, and everyone formed three columns and walked inside.
This scientific research institute was the largest in the country, even the world. They regretted it before they had walked very far. Even without going to remote areas, it was still too difficult to navigate distances of one to two kilometers.
However, driving would create too much noise. In such a large place, if they didn't make noise, those things might not notice them. It was simply unnecessary to seek ease and bring about unnecessary trouble.
So, they had to endure it. Su Dan Novel Network.
When they went to get the reflecting device, they encountered no danger along the way. It was evident that the higher-ups had anticipated their return or had sent people to retrieve the items. Therefore, the entire experimental zone was protected. The power system ran on solar energy and was constantly operational, allowing them to enter easily.
This receiver was assembled from several parts and was very large. It would be impossible for them to carry it out by hand; their group would need to make two trips. Fortunately, Chong Yan's space was large enough. After the accompanying researchers dismantled the machine, he easily stored it in his space.
Spatial abilities were indeed something they had not encountered before, so many people were skeptical about his so-called spatial ability. It was only after witnessing it a few times that they gradually began to believe.
Chong Yan looked at the various equipment in the laboratory and his eyes darted around. "Are these useful if we take them back?"
The researcher replied, "Of course, they are useful. This is all the most advanced equipment, symbolizing our country's scientific research development over the years. It's a pity we can't take it all..."
"Take them," he said before finishing his sentence. A pile of equipment around them, which they couldn't understand, disappeared from its original location.
The man asked with some surprise, "How big is your space exactly?"
"It's bigger than this entire institute, that's for sure."
Everyone's eyes widened.
After a moment of stunned silence, the man said excitedly, "Then we can take back everything we can carry. The gene sequencer—besides the most advanced one, there are several others in the areas where we conducted experiments on living organisms. We only developed this technology a few years ago, and most of our research results are here. If we can take it all back, it will be very beneficial for our future research."
Chong Yan had no objections. "Then let's take them all back."
Zhuang Peng's subordinates objected, "This is too dangerous. In a place this big, even if it was safe when you left, many things could have gotten in these past few months. If we take everything, how long will that take? It'll be dark soon."
Others also expressed their opposition.
Chong Yan never indulged others. He immediately said, "If you're scared, you can leave. No one is stopping you."
If they could leave, they wouldn't be here.
In fact, the dangers they had encountered along the way had already scared many of them. If it weren't for the tall guy leading the way, and them only having to deal with some minor enemies, many would have already collapsed from fear and stress.
Zhuang Peng, on the other hand, appeared very relaxed. "I have no objections."
He had come to understand that any invincible monsters, giant mutated creatures, or super zombies were nothing in front of these two people.
The seemingly arrogant youth wielded a long sword, killing gods and buddhas alike, unstoppable. And that woman possessed bizarre and powerful abilities.
Her so-called water ability, when used, caused the surrounding temperature to rise. She could dehydrate or bake things dry, making it hard to detect. Also, he had seen her make that long sword disappear. Calculating this, she had at least water, fire, and space abilities.
And each one was incredibly powerful.
With such powerful beings in front of them, what was there to be afraid of?
"Then let's go. The District 8 laboratory in the southwest is for plant seed research. The research results from agricultural research institutes across the country are backed up there. It's very significant and can be taken back."
Someone whispered, "For you, there's nothing that's not significant or can't be taken back."