《1 Month To Doomsday But I Awakened Before That》 Chapter 1 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation January 22, 2222. Somewhere on the blue planet! Help! A mournful cry pierced through the night sky. Su Chen hurriedly got out of bed and ran towards the window. He pushed open the window and looked in the direction of the sound. The scene in front of Su Chen shocked him! A group of dark, gray-skinned, hairless aliens was chasing a man relentlessly. Due to exhaustion, the man tripped over a rock by the roadside. The aliens pounced on the man and held him down, tearing him apart. Blood began flowing out like a river. At first, the man struggled using his hands and feet. However, after a while, he stopped. It seemed like he was killed by the aliens. The sight made Su Chens scalp go numb. This was like a scene from a zombie movie. It was brutal, bloody, and terrifying. Su Chen was so shocked that he broke out in a cold sweat. He sat in front of the window. Abruptly, he woke up while panting heavily. Oh, thank God. Thank God it was just a dream. It was a false alarm. Su Chen was watching a movie called Doomsday 2012 and ended up falling asleep. This caused him to dream of the terrifying scene. It was a really terrifying nightmare. But! But! But! Su Chen, who was still breathing heavily, looked around the room. Suddenly, Su Chen stood up. He looked at the furnishings of the room and realized that he was not familiar with any of the furniture. Su Chen looked out of the window. It was clear that he was on the 20th floor. Outside the window, it was snowing heavily. The neon lights on the buildings flashed under the reflection of the snowflakes, giving off a mysterious vibe and creating shadows. Obviously, the roads were affected by the snow. So, the cars were moving slowly and carefully. Su Chen muttered to himself, Why am I here? This isnt my home. Its summer when I slept. Why is it winter now?! Am I still dreaming? Is someone playing a prank on me? Or All of a sudden, the word transmigration popped into his head! Su Chen, who read a lot of novels, was very familiar with the word. The main characters in such novels would be transmigrated to parallel universes. They would become rich and powerful, ending up as tyrannical CEOs with technology by their side. With powerful systems, they could instantly destroy the world if they wished to and turn into omnipotent beings. Su Chen had previously fantasized about being transmigrated to a parallel universe and having unlimited power. With ten billion in assets, he would be able to call for wind and summon rain. He would be at the peak of his life. If he wished hard enough, the world would answer his prayers! It seemed like Lady Luck was looking out for him. Time travel was just around the corner! As he thought about it, a smug smile appeared on Su Chens face. However, this world did not seem to be much different from the original world. All of a sudden, Su Chen felt dizzy and nauseous. Was it an after-shock from the dream earlier? Was it too intense?! Along with the pain, a large amount of information entered his mind. This was completely expected. The information was fusing with his memories. Initially, this world could not be any more ordinary. The development of technology had yet to reach a very high level. People were living and working in peace, leading a normal life. However, in the past year, supernatural phenomenons began to occur more frequently. Volcanoes erupted all over the world! The intervals were getting shorter and shorter! Earthquakes happened regularly, especially in areas where tectonic plates were active! Furthermore, they were unprecedented magnitude eleven earthquakes. Tsunamis, typhoons, tornadoes, snowstorms, mudslides, floods, and other natural disasters occurred frequently, even in places that normally do not experience such disasters. Moreover, they were all maximum-level disasters! Animals also began to migrate on a large scale for no apparent reason. They migrated to environments that were not suitable for their survival, resulting in a large number of extinctions. Meanwhile, some undiscovered species began to emerge. The experts could not provide an explanation for these extraordinary phenomenons. It was not something that was taught in basic education. For example, in July, it rained in Riverside City. That place was one hundred and twenty miles away from Su Chen. It rained for three days and the amount was equivalent to a years worth. The torrential rain crippled the entire city. Underground parking lots and subways were flooded. Tens of thousands of vehicles were destroyed. The citys power outages caused direct economic losses worth tens of billions. Experts tried to provide an explanation, saying that it was caused by the citys unique terrain and the cyclones were caused by subtropical high pressure. Apparently, that was it! As a transmigrator, Su Chen knew that none of these were coincidences. Experts were lying through their teeth! The Ancient Greek Peraskian had ten famous prophecies. Nine of them had already transpired! The tenth prophecy was that Earth will experience an inevitable and destructive catastrophe in 2222! On February 22, the blue planet would be destroyed! Su Chen had a bad feeling. The prophecy predicted the catastrophe to happen in 2222. However, the world was already experiencing calamities in 2221! To boot, people were just accepting these mishaps. They did not think too much about it. Is this world really coming to an end? I just transmigrated and have yet to enjoy my life to its fullest, but Im already going to be killed?! It seemed like I had transmigrated to the wrong period of time! Su Chen complained in his heart. Ding dong! Su Chen, who was still lost in his thoughts, was startled by the crisp mechanical sound. Ding dong! Congratulations to the host for binding with the doomsday system! This worlds system has arrived! This world is only one month away from doomsday. One month away from doomsday?! F*ck! Su Chen could not stop cursing in his heart. Various doomsday scenes flashed past his mind. Zombie attacks, mutated plants, mutated animals, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, tens of thousands of comets crashing into earth, avid viruses, and so on. Earthquakes, typhoons, and floods were nothing compared to those. In other words, the nightmare he had earlier that covered him in cold sweat was not just a dream. Instead, it was a glimpse of this world in a months time! In fact, more peculiar creatures would wreak further havoc. This world was really bizarre. Thinking that I was transmigrated to the wrong period of time was an understatement! I havent even enjoyed my time in this world and you already want to kill me? An apocalypse is not something that ordinary people could understand! System, tell me, what can you do? As long as you check in every day, you will receive a reward. The reward is a skill to deal with the apocalypse? Or is it some kind of resource? The more dangerous the place, the more generous the reward will be! Since Im already here, Ill take what this world throws at me. Fortunately, I have the system and a month to prepare. It seemed like Su Chen had made up his mind. An apocalypse was coming. The world would fall into chaos. At times like this, the most important thing was to accumulate food and water! Without food and water, one would not be able to survive! Additionally, it was important to check in daily. Su Chen also needed to go to dangerous places to obtain richer rewards. System, this is considered as a daily check-in, right? Yes. As a reminder, the more dangerous the place where youve signed in, the better the rewards will be. More dangerous?! So I have to go to perilous places? That depends on your own ability. Ding! The system disappeared. Su Chen, who was standing in front of the window, looked at the glorious neon city in front of him as he fell into deep thought. One month. In just a month, the peaceful world in front of him would fall into disaster. Millions of people would become homeless. Purple alert, blizzard! Purple alert, blizzard! This will be one of the worst blizzards that had ever occurred. Some of the municipal functions might be halted. Everyone, please stay safe! Dont panic! In order to prevent further casualties, cease all activities. Stop going to work! Stop going to school! The news kept repeating the warning about the blizzard.. It interrupted Su Chens thoughts! Chapter 2 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation My house is on the third floor. Can someone tell me where the first floor had gone? The one across is the second floor! The next morning, Douyins video flooded the entire internet. He was a blogger. In the video, he was shooting the scene outside his window. The thick snow had completely covered the first floor. Only a faint light was shining through the gaps. The blizzard had been going on for three days and two nights. In fact, there was no sign of it stopping! It was also accompanied by strong winds. The temperature had dropped from zero to negative fifty Fahrenheit! In just three days, numerous people and livestock were frozen to death. The number of deceased continued to rise at a shocking rate! Other areas were affected even more severely! Cars and landed houses were all buried! Animal and vegetable sheds were all crushed by the snow, including the livestock. The aquaculture industry also suffered a huge blow. As a result, the price of meat, eggs, and vegetables shot up overnight. Moreover, the traffic was at a complete standstill! All means of ground transportation were suddenly rendered useless! People were unable to go anywhere! The transportation industry had suffered a fatal blow! Since people were stuck, more industries became stagnant! Ive only lived for 30 years, but Ive got to see the once-in-a-century heavy rain, the once-in-a-thousand-year flood, and the once-in-a-century heavy snow! Wow! Im in the same boat as you. Our generation really gets to witness a lot! There are two boxes of water and three boxes of instant noodles in my car. In order to get them, I have to dig the snow like a fr*cking rat. Im digging with all my might and have found three cars, but none of them are mine! Tsk! Did the Gods forsaken us? I had a bellyache and could not hold it in any longer. Everything came out all of a sudden. Haha. Too much information. I do not need an image of that scene in my mind! Heavy rain in the summer and heavy snow in the winter. The extreme weather had been too frequent. Whats going on with our planet? Although it was a heavy blizzard, people on the internet seemed to be relatively relaxed. Netizens were still behaving nonchalantly. Little did they know, the end of the world was fast approaching. Our city is experiencing the strongest blizzard ever recorded. Please take precautions and refrain from going out! Professor Lin, please analyze the cause of this blizzard scientifically and inform the public of your findings. The host of the news was interviewing a famous meteorologist. However, the meteorologist looked troubled. Uh, the main reason for this blizzard is global warming. Su Chen sneered silently and turned off the television. If it cant be explained, then its global warming. Global warming has become a panacea to explain all supernatural phenomenons! Ding dong! You have successfully checked in today. Do you want to receive your reward? This noise startled Su Chen. He was still not used to the system. Confirm sign in! Ding dong! Congratulations, you have received a bottle of blue energy water. This energy water can increase the muscles of the consumer. Its explosive strength is comparable to that of a chimpanzee. The consumer can lift objects that weigh tons! How do I use this energy water? Just drink it directly. Su Chen thought about it and a small glass test tube appeared in his hand. The test tube was filled with a bluish-purple liquid. Su Chen opened the test tube and without thinking any further, he poured the contents into his mouth. He tried to describe the taste of this liquid. It did not taste good, but it was not bad either. In simpler terms, it was cold and slightly bitter. After about twenty minutes, Su Chen felt a piercing pain all over his body. It was as if millions of ants were gnawing on his body. Su Chen endured the pain and clenched his teeth. The blue veins on his neck popped out. Every muscle in his body was tightening and he was emitting a faint blue light. His clothes were completely soaked in sweat. There was also a lingering smell. The pain was indescribable. It was excruciating. Fortunately, the pain only lasted for a few seconds. If it persisted, Su Chen thought that he was really going to die. It would be ironic because he would not be killed by the apocalypse, but by his own system. As the pain subsided, Su Chen fell to his knees. He panted heavily. It really felt like he had just survived a fatal encounter. However, in less than two seconds, he felt that his entire body was full of strength. The fatigue from before completely disappeared. Su Chen felt like he could destroy anything. After recovering from the initial shock, he quickly walked into the bathroom. He took off his wet clothes, which were somewhat smelly, and took a shower. Once he was done, he wrapped himself in a towel and headed to the bedroom. Su Chen looked into the mirror and quietly observed himself. He felt more masculine than before. His skin had become tanned and was crystal clear. It was extremely smooth and his muscles were well-defined. His eight-pack abs were also apparent. He had obtained a perfect figure. Su Chen casually picked up a can on the table. With just a slight squeeze using his fingers, the can was instantly crushed. [ Emergency, emergency! 3,000 pigs and several people are trapped in the snow. According to the villagers, there are more than ten wild boars nearby. They are attacking the surrounding villages brazenly, threatening the peoples lives. Rescue workers are urgently needed! ] One of Su Chens friends had forwarded a message asking for help. Wild boars? They should be hibernating during this time.. Why are they up and attacking people? Chapter 3 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Boss, give me 50 boxes of mineral water. Before Su Chen left to join the rescue team, he first went to the supermarket downstairs to buy some drinking water. In an apocalypse, water would be the most scarce resource. A tsunami or flood would pollute the citys drinking water source. Humans could live for three days without food but without water, a person could only last one or two days. Su Chen had to stock up as much water as possible before the entire population realized the situation. Young man, are you going to drink them by yourself? Why are you buying loads at once? I dont have that much to sell! How many do you have? Ill take your entire stock. Su Chen smiled without saying anything else and paid for the water. Twenty boxes of water! Effortlessly, he tied the boxes with some ropes and left. The boss was shocked. Hey, young man, youre really strong! In order to save the pigs and people trapped in the suburban farm, twenty people had volunteered to form a rescue team overnight. Naturally, Su Chen was one of them. The rescue team gathered at the scene. One of the members, Munch, got a voicemail from his daughter before they left. Dad, are you going to save Paige? Then you must save George too! The voicemail warmed everyones hearts. Munch composed himself and turned to speak to the other rescuers. Twenty volunteers have assembled. Were leaving in 30 minutes! The journey from the gathering place to the farm in the suburbs was usually only half an hour by car. However, due to the blizzard, Su Chen and the others took three hours. The snow plower was leading the way. All twenty of them were sitting in armored vehicles. Compared to the heavy snow, they felt like tiny ants. Look at those low bungalows. They are almost completely submerged by the heavy snow. Only the roofs are visible. The bulges in front of the houses should be cars! The snow accumulated on the roof is even taller than the bungalow below! This occurrence had been reported in the media. Nonetheless, one would still be bewildered when looking with their own eyes. The rescue team members would let out exclamations from time to time! Su Chen looked indifferent because it was within his expectations. This scene was almost the same as what he saw in his nightmare. The apocalypse is getting closer and closer! Su Chen muttered in his heart. Their vehicle continued to drive on the road. There was no one around. The world had become a lonely and quiet place. One could even hear the sound of snow falling. The leader, Meng Qi, and his teammates announced, Let us relay the situation to all of you first. We are going to the largest farm in our city. There are more than 3,000 pigs trapped on the farm. That farm is the source of pork for almost the entire city. Due to the sharp drop in temperature, the farmer speculated that some of the pigs must have frozen to death. Our mission is to relocate the pigs as soon as possible. Well move them to a completely enclosed breeding shed nearby. More importantly, there is a herd of wild boars around. These wild boars have already attacked the surrounding villages, causing casualties. Despite that, we are uncertain about their exact whereabouts. Be careful and pay attention to your own safety! Anyway, were here. Lets get off! Were here? Everyone in the car was shocked. This was a farm? As far as the eye could see, there was only a sea of snow and trees. Here. This is where the red flag is placed. The driver pointed in a specific direction. There was indeed a little red flag not too far away. Two-thirds of the flagpole was already buried in snow. Under the red flag, one could vaguely see a roof. The cries of animals could be heard from time to time. In total, there are 20 of us. We will be divided into two groups. The first group will use the snow plow car to clean up the snow in front of the feeding shed. Meanwhile, the second group will clean the back part. Now that the division of labor is clear, lets get started. Everyone, hurry up! A few hours later, a passageway almost as tall as a person was created in front of the feeding shed. People could enter the feeding shed through this passageway. Then, everyone witnesses a scene that left them dumbfounded. They had encountered another difficult problem. The roof of the feeding shed had already collapsed due to the heavy snow. Under the collapsed roof, there were hundreds or even thousands of pigs. How could they remove the roof with their limited strength? We need a crane to assist us! said Su Chen calmly. Of course, he was well aware that he had superpowers. To him, this was nothing. However, he could not show his power to so many people. Emergency rescue department? We are in need of a crane. Bring it to the Red Star Farm in the suburbs! Please, hurry up! Ding dong! You have successfully checked in today and obtained ski skill! Time was passing really quickly. It was already past 12 a.m. Su Chen had gained a new skill. What is the level of this ski skill? Host, your ski skill is equivalent to a world-class ski champions level. Upon hearing the systems reply, Su Chen was delighted. He looked at the snowy mountain in the distance and silently locked onto the next check-in location. The crane is here. Make way, make way! A small crane arrived in front of everyone. Are they making fun of us? Such a small crane. It could probably carry as much weight as a fork! We dont have much choice. The bigger cranes were delivered to scenes with collapsed buildings. Furthermore, due to the roadblock, theres no way to get bigger cranes here. Weve already wasted a lot of time. Lets just do what we can with this small crane. At first, they did not succeed. The roof would not budge at all. They tried a second time and the wire of the crane almost broke. In the end, they only managed to move the roof a little bit. Everyone was at a loss. The heavy snow was still falling, making the rescue teams situation worse and worse. If this small crane could not solve the problem, then the pigs would soon freeze to death. Im going to push it. Lets work together! Before they tried to move the roof for the third time, Su Chen went up and spoke to the cranes operator. Mr. Su, thats very dangerous. Were in an unpredictable situation. If the roof suddenly collapses again, it will hit you. Meng Qi wanted to finish their task quickly, but he did not want any of his members to get injured. Its okay. I know what Im doing. Su Chen took a few steps and quickly went to the back of the shed. Once again, it seemed like the crane would not be able to lift the roof but with a push, it was instantly overturned. A success! The cranes operator was clearly shocked. It felt like the crane had yet to even exert any force. How was the roof overturned? Shortly after, the pigs revealed themselves. They finally managed to escape. Everyone present was taken aback. Even though they managed to save some of the pigs, nearly five to six hundred of them had died. Their corpses were laying on the ground and piled up in a disorderly manner. Some were frozen to death while others were mauled by predators. There was either a large piece of flesh missing from their bodies or they had lost their legs. The ground had already been dyed red by pig blood. Even in this cold weather, one could still faintly smell the stench of corpses coming from the dead pigs. The pigs who survived were actually in a state worse than death. They kept wailing miserably. The scene continued to shock everyone. How could such a tragedy happen on a farm in the suburbs? What had bitten the pigs to such a state? Why were their wounds still rotting in such cold weather? Su Chen looked at the miserable state of the pigs in front of him. Even he could not help but be startled. Questions began to surface in his mind. Watch out! Behind you! A loud roar could be heard. Su Chen turned around and looked in the direction of the noise. He saw two or three wild boars with red eyes and tusks charging in their direction. These wild boars were obviously larger than the average wild boar. They were running at an extremely fast speed. Their long manes blew in the wind. Even though the ground was covered in snow, the rescue team could feel the ground tremble. Quickly! Get in the car! In the face of such ferocious wild beasts, they had no choice but to run. The wild boars ran over and used their huge bodies to collide into the car twice. Fortunately, there were many people in the car. Otherwise, it would have been overturned. The wild boars circled around the car. Since there was nothing they could do, they left and ran deep into the forest. Meanwhile, the rescue team was flabbergasted. They had just taken care of the collapsed roof and before they could even lure the pigs into the fully enclosed shed, they were attacked by wild boars. This mission was really full of twists and turns. Regardless, they had yet to complete their mission. Leader, go and calm everyone in the car. Ill lure the pigs into the enclosed shed. No. Its too dangerous. The wild boars might come back! Its okay, I can handle it. The leader wanted to stop Su Chen, but he had already jumped out of the car resolutely. It did not take him long to guide the pigs into the enclosed shed and complete the mission. On the way back, Su Chen, who was looking out of the window, fell into deep thought. What would happen to the pigs one month later? If something else happened, would they be lucky and get rescued again? What if they mutate into unknown monsters? After all, it had already happened to the wild boars. Su Chen could not help but shiver. If there were wild boars, they must have a nest somewhere. Su Chen was actually happy because he had discovered another relatively dangerous area to sign in! Suddenly, a white figure darted out from the side of the road. Then, it darted into the forest and ran towards the direction of the snowy mountain. Su Chen was in a trance.. He did not get a good look but from the speed of its movement, that thing did not seem like a human! Chapter 4 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The next morning, Su Chen prioritized buying some ski equipment. Boss, help me pick out a set of ski equipment and some suitable clothes! Young man, where are you going in such bad weather? The ski resort isnt even open! There is a high possibility of avalanches and other various dangers. Su Chen could not exactly tell the whole truth! Im on the skiing team. The team is on a break due to the bad weather. However, in order to prepare for the upcoming large-scale competition, I must keep training. Thanks to this weather, I can actually practice in the city! Young man, you really have good sportsmanship! Here, this is the best equipment in my shop. Since youre working so hard, Ill give you a 20% discount. I look forward to your performance. Bring glory to our country! Su Chen was a little touched when he received the equipment. This world was full of deceit, especially during such hard times. He had to cherish this warmth. Without wasting any time, Su Chen set off for the snowy mountains. Meanwhile, the publics attention was focused on the wild boars incident. According to the reports, the wild boar appeared near the outskirts of our city. Theyre not a local species. Its very likely that they migrated from abroad. As for why the wild boars appeared during the off-season, experts have yet to give a clear explanation. All the villagers within the range of the wild boars attack have been evacuated. The government has also sent troops to seal off the area to ensure the safety of the people! Where did so many wild boars come from? Shouldnt they be hibernating? Someone must have disturbed their sleep and caused them to run amok! Is it illegal to kill wild boars? Are wild boars protected animals? If not, hehe, lets go and fight them! I wish you the best. Hopefully, you come back alive. Do you know how fierce wild boars are? Look it up. How do they taste? Good? You are definitely a foodie. Cant wait for your evaluation! There were many people who participated in the discussion and most of them were immersed. However, they had obviously gone off track. In the end, the focus was on if wild boars were delicious instead of the threat they posed. It was pointless to think of a way to prevent the disaster from happening. Instead, thinking about survival after the disaster was more important. Not knowing the end result of something could be very terrifying. It also caused people to be ignorant. If someone knew the outcome, even if it was unfavorable, they could still find ways to deal with it in advance. At this moment, Su Chen was even more determined. He quickly slid forward! His skills were not bad at all. The place was full of heavy snow and there were ski resorts everywhere. Su Chens face revealed a smile. An orange figure could be seen. It was none other than Su Chen. After two hours, he arrived at the hillside of a small mountain. He looked at the snow mountain in front of him, the place he was about to check in. The snow on the top of the mountain shone brightly under the sun. His surroundings were very quiet and peaceful. Suddenly, Su Chen felt snow falling on his face. Was it snowing again? He looked up at the sky. It was not snowing. After several days of heavy snow, the sky was exceptionally clear. There was not even a single cloud. Out of nowhere, he felt the earth shake. Su Chen saw a pile of snow on the opposite mountain rapidly flow down. It was an avalanche! D*mn, my predictions really came true. Is it because the place Ive checked in is not dangerous enough? The snow mountain was totally calm just a second ago. Who knew an avalanche would occur. Should I run or continue forward? If Im buried under an avalanche, I wont be able to tell which way is up or down. It would be difficult to find my way out. Thats equivalent to digging my own grave. However, if I want to obtain a more generous reward, I have to go all out. Im either going to be buried under an avalanche or be killed during doomsday. System, if you dont reward me handsomely, I will f*cking uninstall you! Host, you wont be able to uninstall me unless youre dead! Tsk, you have the nerve to talk to me like this?! Youre just one among the masses. Anyway, Su Chen leaped down and used the momentum to rush towards the foot of the mountain where the avalanche was happening. The waves of snow rushed toward Su Chen as if they wanted to swallow him. Su Chen leaped and jump atop the snow, He jumped again and dodged the following wave. One, two, three. Su Chen had successfully dodged all waves of snow. Just as he stabilized himself, he saw a snowball rolling down from the top of the mountain. The snowball rolled down the slope and got bigger and bigger. It was heading straight for Su Chen. D*mn it, theres no end to this. Su Chen dodged the snowball. The snowball rolled straight into the forest and shattered into pieces. Fortunately, Su Chen had drunk the energy water, which provided him with endless stamina. Otherwise, this snowy mountain would be his final resting place. Ding dong! You have successfully checked in at the snowy mountain and obtained Scamper Skill! Su Chen heard this familiar voice before he could even regain his composure. Luckily, the system is reasonable enough to give me this skill. Its not a particularly outstanding skill, but its still necessary. One of the best strategies to survive was knowing how to escape. If a person could not win, then they should just run away. Su Chen turned around and looked at the snowy mountain that had almost killed him. He could not help but sigh. Humans were really insignificant in comparison to the force of mother nature. As Su Chen looked down, he saw many messy footprints in the snow. These were the footprints of wild boars. If he followed these footprints, he would be able to find the wild boars nest.. Chapter 5 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Su Chen heard the footsteps of the wild boars as soon as he entered the forest. Ding dong! You have successfully checked in in the forest and gained the ability to communicate with animals! System, does this mean that if I meet a tiger, a bear, or a leopard in the forest, I can talk to them first instead of running? If they want to eat me, can I reason with them?! Host, this skill doesnt require you to make a sound. You only need to use your mind to communicate with the animals. However, its only limited to the animals on Earth. Ding! The systems voice ceased. Su Chen continued to walk deeper into the forest. The footprints on the ground were increasing. There was a particular set of footprints that attracted Su Chens attention. He compared it with his own feet. It was almost twice the size of his own feet. Such a big footprint. Could it be a bear? After giving it a little more thought, Su Chen felt that the footprint was actually smaller than a bears footprint. Since it was winter. Bears should be hibernating. First, it was the wild boars. Now, it was the bears. These animals should be asleep but instead, they were up and about. Woof woof! Woof woof! Woof woof woof! A series of hysterical barks broke the silence in the forest. Why can I hear dogs barks in such a deep forest? Su Chen was curious and approached the direction of the sound. Meanwhile, deep in the forest, there was a ranger guards room. A police officer named Xiao Li was on duty. The sentrys pavilion was surrounded by glass windows. The lower half was opaque and blocked by building materials. He was studying hard, preparing for the internal assessment in a few months. Suddenly, the two hunting dogs in the yard start barking. Woof woof! Woof woof! Are the dogs hungry again? No, they were fed only half an hour ago. Stop barking. Its annoying! Xiao Li could not be bothered to go out, so he only complained in his heart. Who knew it would work. The dogs actually stopped barking and became silent. Shortly after, he heard a knocking sound. At first, he thought was mistaken and heard wrong. However, the sound became louder and louder. Big back, little black, stop fooling around! Im busy! Xiao Li could not stand it anymore. He opened the glass window nearby and stuck his head out. Before he could even say anything, he made eye contact with a pair of shining blue eyes that belonged to a beast! Xiao Li was so scared that his whole body trembled. His legs became weak and he almost fell down. Then, he got a clearer look at the beast. It had a furry head, a huge body, and a long tail that swayed in the air. It was a tiger! He noticed the tiger was staring at him. Its two thick claws were pressed forward. The tiger was in a ready-to-attack stance. Xiao Lis neck and his entire back were completely exposed. Even though the tigers brown and black striped fur was thick, Xiao Li could still see its muscles. He looked at its bloody mouth. There were a few fangs about three inches long and an inch thick. The tigers saliva was still flowing. Xiao Li was speechless for a moment. It was as if someone was strangling his throat. Roar! The fierce tiger looked at the frightened man in front of him and let out a tentative roar. Its roar was accompanied by an unpleasant smell. Xiao Li was so frightened that he hurriedly rushed back into the room and shouted loudly, Theres a tiger here! Someone come and help me! Upon hearing his outcry, five police officers quickly rushed to his aid. They helped him up and Xiao Li pointed in the direction where he saw the tiger with a horrified expression. Everyones eyes looked at the direction he pointed. They saw an orange tiger covered in black stripes outside the electric expansion door. It was pacing back and forth. The tiger noticed the humans staring at it but made no sound. Suddenly, the tiger leaped! Its astounding jumping ability allowed it to easily hop over the electric expansion door. Obviously, the six police officers, including Xiao Li, were all scared out of their wits. F*ck! Its here! Quick, get the gun! No! This is a state-level protected animal! You can shoot if you want to go to jail! Then what should we do? We dont have any tools like anesthetic! Call the fire department. Theyll save us. We just have to stay put for now. If we agitate the tiger, well become its dinner! Just as the police officers were at a loss of what to do and say, Su Chen arrived. He had followed the sound of the barking dogs from earlier. Hey! Dont hurt them. Su Chen communicated with the tiger through his mind. The tiger was startled by Su Chens voice. It turned its head and looked at him with its fierce eyes! Roar! The tiger rushed toward Su Chen. As it ran, the fur on its body swayed in the wind. When the police officers saw this scene, they were all scared silly. Run! Quickly, climb up the tree! Find a place to hide! Are you hungry? Come. I can give you food! Su Chen did not run. In fact, he waved his hand to attract the tigers attention. The tiger had leaped over the electric expansion door and pounced on Su Chen by the time he had finished speaking. Everyone closed their eyes. They dared not look. In their minds, they had already imagined the worst-case scenario. Su Chens body would be torn to shreds. However, the tiger actually seemed to have a smile on its face. Then, it opened its bloody mouth and licked Su Chen. Finally, it sat under Su Chens feet like a docile cat. Everyone was dumbfounded. Is he a real-life version of Wu Song (TN: Wu Song is a fictional legendary hero in classical Chinese literature)?! F*ck! This tiger was raised by him, right? Afterward, Su Chen asked the police officers for some beef. The tiger was satisfied with its meal. Su Chen patted the tigers furry head. Subsequently, the tiger got up and left. It disappeared into the forest. This scene shocked the police officers so much that their jaws dropped. Did he just pat the tiger?! At the same time, the police officers called for backup. Twenty people showed up. They were fully armed. However, they did not even manage to get a glance at the tiger. It was already very late. Since Su Chen wanted to go to the wild boars nest tomorrow, he requested to stay overnight at the polices camp. At night, Su Chen sat outside and gazed at the stars. It was a much clearer view than looking from the city. Suddenly, a beam of blue light cut through the night sky. It fell somewhere deep into the woods.. Chapter 6 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Ding dong! Automatic check-in has been enabled. You have obtained the ultimate combat technique! Host, are you ready to sign in? It was the next morning. Before Su Chen was even fully awakened, he heard the system sign-in sound through his ears. System, Im aware that combat techniques are different in every country. What type did I obtain? Host, you have obtained the ultimate combat technique. All types of techniques in this world will be fused into your body. No matter what kind of opponent you encounter, youll be able to optimize your techniques and deal with their lethal moves. When this skill is fused into your body, you will feel uncomfortable. Are you ready? Yes, lets begin! Ding! Su Chen suddenly felt a large amount of information rush into his brain. All kinds of fighting scenes flashed before his eyes, just like a movie. His limbs started to heat up. He felt like punching and jumping. However, he also felt that he was restrained by some kind of power and was unable to move. Fortunately, this feeling only lasted for about twenty seconds. Another ding could be heard. Su Chen now felt that his body was as light as a swallow. Moreover, his muscles felt stronger than ever. With this skill, Su Chen was no longer an ordinary person. He could deal with this world more easily. There would be more places where he could visit to sign in. Mr. Su, are you awake? Its time for breakfast! Good morning, Officer Li. Su Chen pushed open the door and welcomed Officer Li, who was carrying two big bowls of porridge and a couple of steamed buns. The two of them sat opposite each other and ate their breakfast. Mr. Su, thank you so much for yesterday. What do you do for a living? Are you actually a beast tamer? Su Chen smiled without saying a word. Officer Li, I want to take a look at the wild boars nest. Do you know the location? Upon hearing that, Officer Li got scared. His steamed bun fell off his mouth. Mr. Su, thats too dangerous. I dont know what happened to the wild boars this year. Officer Lis eyes were full of fear. The place where Su Chen wanted to go frightened him. They should be hibernating during this time but instead, theyre running rampant. You must have seen the news. They attacked the nearby villages and even caused casualties! I heard that they ate more than ten oxen raised by villagers. Actually, I feel like the wild boars did not only kill the oxen for food. They simply want them dead! The oxen were torn into pieces. It was a horrible sight! Officer Li ate a mouthful of porridge and continued, We are on duty here every day. Sometimes, we can hear strange sounds coming from the forest at night. The sound is not produced by a tiger or bear. Its probably the wild boars. Those sounds really make peoples hair stand! Its okay, Officer Li. Tell me the general direction. I can handle it. Officer Li saw the determination in Su Chens eyes, so he did not try to dissuade him any further. After all, Su Chen was someone who could subdue a tiger instead of being eaten by it. He took out a pen and a piece of paper. Then, he drew a map for Su Chen, marking the approximate range where the wild boars were active. Officer Li pointed and said, Mr. Su, look. The triangle that Ive drawn shows the location of an abandoned gold mine. Go around this gold mine and over a small hill. Then, you should be able to find the wild boars. Gold mine? Yes, we dont know when it was discovered, abandoned, what it looked like, or whether theres still gold inside. Nobody cared, added Officer Li with a puzzled look on his face. Su Chen asked, Even the government ignored this gold mine? Apparently, it doesnt belong to the government. Many years ago, a foreigner spent more than a billion dollars on it. However, there was no sign of it being mined and was just left there to idle! The foreigner must be really rich and whimsical! Officer Li shook his head. Then, he asked with his eyes widened, Hey, Mr. Su, are you interested in the gold mine? I dont encourage you to go there. That gold mine has been idle for decades. Its in a state of disrepair. It could collapse at any time. Besides, there are rumors of supernatural incidents that happened near the mine. People have seen phantoms and ended up in a delirious state. Its really dangerous. This is no joke! Su Chen smiled and did not utter a word. After thanking the police officers, he followed the map drawn by Officer Li and set off to find the wild boars nest. Shortly after, Su Chen arrived at the abandoned gold mine that was mentioned by Officer Li. Only a tree branch was blocking the gate to the courtyard where the gold mine was located. It seemed like the foreigner did not guard this place at all. Upon entering the courtyard, Su Chen saw a row of bungalows. The glass on the windows had been shattered. Only the unstable window frames were left. Su Chen looked through the window and could see a big pot on a stove. The plates and bowls on the table were covered in a thick layer of dust. However, they were arranged in a specific manner. Obviously, this was the kitchen. Since such a large pot was used, there were probably quite a number of miners during the golden age of the gold mine. The other bungalows were similar to offices and warehouses. There were beds in the offices and the beddings looked very worn out. Despite that, they were stacked together neatly. In fact, the place almost looked like an armys quarters. There were also tools for digging. Some of the tools were still new. It felt like this place was not abandoned because the gold mine had been exhausted. Rather, everyone had suddenly left for some reason. Su Chen arrived in front of the gold mine. He pushed away some of the snow that was blocking it. The foundation of the gold mine was made of materials similar to sand and stone. As for the entrance of the gold mine, it was blocked by a stone slab. So, the opening was not too big. Since Su Chen was of average height, it would be relatively easy for him to enter. To the bottom of the gold mine! These words suddenly popped into Su Chens mind. This was the next place he wanted to sign in. Regardless, it would not be easy to maneuver around this place. One had to be fully prepared. Furthermore, there were supernatural incidents as mentioned by Officer Li. Considering this place had been abandoned for a long time, deadly and poisonous gas was probably formed. In the end, Su Chen decided to sign in at the wild boars nest first. He would return to this mine when he was ready. Su Chen got up and headed deeper into the woods. Just as he turned around, he saw a white figure flash past. It was similar to the one he saw the other day.. Chapter 7 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Su Chen arrived at the hill behind the gold mine. It was almost noon. He took out the lunch that Officer Li had given him before he set off. Ever since Su Chen had drunk the energy water, he had endless strength. However, he also felt that the rate his energy was consumed was much greater. He got hungry way faster and had to eat a lot every day. It would be great if there was something that could fill him for the entire day. Su Chen found a stump and sat down. He took the opportunity to observe the winter forest. Obviously, the place was not green at all. Other than the rocks, there were some small shrubs. It looked as if they were trembling from the cold. The place was barren and gave off an eerie atmosphere. Suddenly, Su Chen fell off the tree stump. He turned around and took a closer look. Apparently, he was not sitting on a tree stump. It was a white Ganoderma that was as big as a basin. The Ganoderma was growing on the stump of a short tree! Su Chen had seen a white Ganoderma before, but it was his first time seeing such a big one. A white Ganoderma would only grow in the winter. Once the weather became warmer, it would start to rot. Thus, they do not usually grow very big. Winter had just begun. Yet, this white Ganoderma had grown so big?! Is the environment of this forest especially suitable for the white Ganoderma? Coincidentally, a Ganoderma lucidum was also growing on the tree next to it. Su Chen broke it off and compared the two. How should I put this? The size difference was like a rice spoon and pot lid. Su Chen had an ominous premonition. Some plants had already begun to mutate! Check-in! He needed to go to a dangerous place and check-in! It was the only way to get richer rewards! That was the only way he could deal with mutated animals and plants in the near future! Su Chens sense of danger began to tingle! Awoo! A mournful howl of a tiger interrupted Su Chens thoughts. Su Chen, who possessed the scamper skill, felt as if he almost teleported to the place where the sound came from. What he witnessed was something he would never forget for the rest of his life. The real-life version of a pig eating a tiger! A tiger was surrounded by more than ten wild boars with green appearances and sharp fangs. This tiger was the one that showed up at the polices shelter yesterday! Su Chen remembered the unique pattern on its forehead. It looked very iconic. The wild boars were approaching the tiger step by step, shrinking the encirclement. Meanwhile, the tiger was forced to retreat. It got closer and closer to a big rock behind it. There seemed to be no way out! Hey! Over here! Su Chen cried out to attract the wild boars. He also used his animal communication skill in an attempt to interact with the wild boars. Perhaps he could prevent blood from being spilled. But! But! In Su Chens mind, he could only hear the tigers response. Its too dangerous here! Run! Run! Su Chen mustered up all his courage and said out loud, I wont hurt you. Let the tiger go. I can provide you with food! Still! There was no response from the wild boars. All of a sudden, Su Chen realized something. The system had emphasized that his communication skill would only work on animals from Earth. These green-faced, fierce-looking creatures with red eyes were not normal wild boars. They did not migrate from a foreign place either and were a result of mutation! In that sense, they were no longer considered animals from this planet! All the wild boars turned their attention to Su Chen. They approached him step by step, ready to attack at any moment! The wild boars were panting heavily. Su Chen had not thought of a way to deal with them. He was also forced to retreat just like the tiger. Run? With Su Chens scamper skill, the wild boars would not be able to catch up. However, they would target the tiger again and it would definitely die! Su Chen could already picture the tigers tragic death in his mind. It was simply unsightly! Fight? After all, he had just obtained the ultimate combat technique. It was possible for him to win even in a hand-to-hand fight against these wild boars. However, when Su Chen looked at the wild boars glowing fangs, he decided against it. As Su Chen continued to retreat, he suddenly slipped and fell into a large pit. Ding dong! You have successfully signed in from the wild boars nest and obtained a max-grade pistol! A well-made pistol instantly appeared in Su Chens hand. Su Chen did not have much time to think about it. Bang! Bang! Bang! Every shot was accurate and more than ten wild boars instantly fell to the ground. They were dead! Su Chen let out a sigh of relief. He thought it was finally over. Suddenly, he heard the tigers voice in his mind. Watch your back! Su Chen turned around and saw a golden-skinned wild boar. Its skin was even thicker than the dead wild boars. The wild boar rushed straight at Su Chen and its long tusks were about to strike him. At the same time, the foul stench from the wild boars breath smelled familiar! It was the same odor as yesterdays dead pigs. Bang! The wild boar only staggered a little. It was unharmed. Su Chen jumped back and dodged the wild boars attack. That only made the wild boar even angrier. It charged at Su Chen again as if it had gone mad. Su Chen leaped up and rode on the wild boars back by grabbing its mane. The wild boar tried to shake him off but was unsuccessful no matter how hard it tried. Not only did Su Chens combat skill give him the ability to fight, but it also improved his flexibility and body coordination. That greatly helped him out in the current situation. Bang! Bang! Su Chen aimed at the wild boars eyes and shot them. Bam! The golden-skinned wild boar fell to the ground and spat out blood! After gaining his composure, Su Chen and the tiger looked at each other. Thank you, human! Thank you for saving me! The golden-skinned wild boar is their leader, but this is not the end of them. There are more wild boars in the forest. You have to be careful! After saying that, the tiger turned around and returned to the forest. Its figure receded, leaving behind only a series of footprints! It turned out that the hole Su Chen had fallen into was the nest of the wild boars. They had dug and used it as a sleeping space. That was how he managed to complete the check-in! Su Chen, who had come back to his senses, sized up the pistol in his hand. System, please tell me more about this gun. Host, this is not a mere pistol. Its also a sniper rifle. The range and accuracy are beyond your imagination. Youll know when you use it! Its definitely more terrifying than an AK. Moreover, theres unlimited ammo and the gun has no recoil. Ding! The systems voice faded. With this pistol in his possession, Su Chen felt much more at ease. He was no longer bare-handed. Anyway, Su Chen threw the mutated wild boars into the ravine. It was an attempt to stop their blood from flowing out and infecting other species. Once that was done, Su Chen activated his scamper skill. He needed to return to the city as soon as possible and purchase some items so he could enter the bottom of the gold mine without any delay! Chapter 8 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation According to reports, more than ten wild boars were shot dead in the forest near the citys outskirts. Among them, there was a golden-skinned wild boar. It just got listed as a rare and protected animal. A special task force has already been deployed to investigate this matter. If you found any clues, please let us know and Before the news finished broadcasting, Su Chen turned off the television. There was a simple saying, Foolish humans! Ignorance was terrifying. There were so many harmless species on this planet, but they went extinct because of humans. It was normal to protect those creatures. However, these mutated wild boars were killing livestock and villagers! Even if people were unaware of their mutation, they should know the threats posed by the wild boars. How could they be classified as protected animals? Was it because of the color and rarity of the skin? Su Chen felt helpless. Its a pity that these wild boars are dead. Brothers, we should have struck first. Those wild boars have harmed so many livestock. They deserved to die! Theres a bounty on the person who hunted them? I dont understand! Actually, Im curious. Does a wild boars meat taste good? Wild boars are not as tasty as native boars. Im talking about the black ones. Yea, native boars are black and foreign boars are white. A native boars meat can be very fragrant, but they have to be raised properly. The person above is so cultured! I admire you! Su Chen took a shower. After eating, he began to look up information about the gold mine on the internet. He wanted to know about the past and present of the gold mine. Who was the first to mine it? Why had it been abandoned for so many years? However, he could not find anything. There was nothing on the map. Su Chen could only try and recall his memory, along with the sketch drawn by Officer Li. There were probably many substances underground in this geographical location. After being abandoned for so many years, the mine would most likely produce some sort of poisonous gas. Anunnaki! Anunnaki! When Su Chen was looking for information about the gold mine, this word would pop up in his mind from time to time. Anunnaki? This word felt somewhat familiar. As a transmigrator, tons of data had been incorporated into his mind. However, not all of them had been accessed. They would only come up in relevant scenarios. Anunnaki. Su Chen closed his eyes and began to focus. He was trying to pull out the information about Anunnaki stored in his mind. About two minutes later, Su Chen abruptly opened his eyes. His face was covered with a layer of sweat. Anunnaki was an alien race from Planet Nibiru! About four hundred and fifty thousand years ago, it had come to Earth to pillage valuable mineral resources, which included the gold mine. It wanted to take the resources back to its own planet. The alien had enslaved humans to work for it. Nibiru would come once every three thousand and six hundred years. Every time it came, it would bring massive disaster. Su Chen calculated and came to the conclusion that the alien would pay another visit soon. This would also explain why the world would become chaotic in a months time. Officer Li did mention that supernatural incidents had happened near the gold mine. Su Chen also remembered the blue light that fell into the forest. Looking back, the blue light actually landed on where the gold mine was located! Humans had developed their own consciousness and were no longer under the control of the Anunnakis. So, the aliens were going to destroy them! Upon discovering this, Su Chen became even more determined to sign in at the gold mine. In a way, the most dangerous place was the safest place! The reward given would definitely provide Su Chen a better chance at survival in this chaotic world! He paid a visit to a mining equipment shop. Boss, I want a set of equipment thats suitable for mining. Young man, why would you need those? The weather is so cold. You cant go into the mines now. Its too dangerous. Boss, I need an anti-static suit. Please help me find one that fits. Also, I need a flashlight, some ropes, an oxygen tank holder, and a gas mask! Thats all. Young man, listen to me. Now is not the time to go into a mine. Its not safe! According to reports, the eruption of Jiajia Volcano is equivalent to the power of 1,000 atomic bombs. As the shop owner was trying to dissuade Su Chen, he was interrupted by the televisions news broadcast. This eruption is about seven times more powerful than the last eruption. There are no signs of it stopping either. It will severely impact our planet. Due to the huge amount of volcanic ash, gas, and water vapor, massive clouds were formed. It caused the surrounding temperature to drop below -100 degrees. Moreover, the air quality of the entire region has been seriously affected. The news showed the images of the clouds enveloping the sky. Additionally, the islands nearby had sunk to the bottom of the sea. No traces were left behind. Oh no. Another volcano eruption! There have been too many disasters recently. Ive lived for so many years. Yet, Ive seen more disasters in these past two years than in my entire lifespan. Young man, take a look. There has been another volcanic eruption and earthquake. You really cant go to the bottom of a mine! Su Chen smiled slightly. He made his payment, took his things, and left. Even though he saw the scene of the volcano eruption on television, he was not afraid. On the contrary, he was actually happy. Another dangerous place to sign in! Ding! This is an automatic check-in. You have obtained doomsday supplies and a Super Power Bar! A few boxes of food appeared in front of Su Chen. They appeared to be biscuits. System, how does the power bar work? If you eat one bar in the morning, youll have enough energy for the rest of the day. Su Chen packed up his things and went to bed early. He needed to recuperate and conserve his energy.. The next morning, he would be setting off for the gold mine! Chapter 9 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation It was the next morning. Su Chen woke up and got dressed. He was about to have breakfast. If I end up staying in the mine for the whole day, I wont have time to eat. Yesterday, the system rewarded him with energy bars that could provide him with energy for the whole day. He tore off one of the energy bars packaging and took a bite. His hunger immediately disappeared and his body was filled with vigor. Ding dong! You have successfully checked in and obtained a virus insulation physique! From now on, your body will not be affected by any viruses. You are also immune to all poisons! Another reward was given. Su Chen was no longer afraid of any viruses. After packing up his equipment along with the max-level pistol, he set off. Since it was still early, there were not many people on the streets. Su Chen activated his scamper skill and felt the wind whistling past his ears. It did not take long for him to reach the entrance of the gold mine. There were many huge footprints at the entrance. They were similar to the ones he saw in the woods. Su Chen became suspicious. Suddenly, he heard the sound of rolling stones. He looked up and saw a huge stone rolling rapidly towards him. Su Chen had no time to dodge. Just as the rock was about to hit him, he exerted all his strength and pushed it away with both of his hands. The rock flipped and landed behind him. It ended up crushing a bungalow nearby. When Su Chen returned to his senses, he looked at the top of the mountain and saw the white figure again! Upon witnessing that Su Chen was unharmed, the figure turned around to run. This figure had been appearing in front of Su Chen from time to time again. Su Chen was determined to find out if the figure was a human or a ghost! He activated his scamper skill again and quickly chased after it. The white figure looked bulky and strong, but it was also quite agile. After a while, it began to run on all four legs. Could it be a bear? A polar bear? This makes no sense. Why would there be a polar bear in this place? Soon, Su Chen caught up to the monster. He pressed it against the ground to get a good look. Apparently, it was an animal that looked like a human. There was thick hair that looked like a beard covering its face. Its exposed skin was no different than a humans. However, all the hair on its body was white. At the same time, although the creature was caught, it did not struggle. Are you a person? Su Chen asked. The creature did not react, so he activated his animal communication skill. Are you an animal? I am the legendary snow monster. Su Chen got a reply in his consciousness. So, the snow monster was a hybrid of some sort. There were reports about the snow monster before, but nothing was ever confirmed. Humans did not want to acknowledge their existence. Today, Su Chen witnessed it with his own eyes. Why did you attack me with a rock? Im the guardian of the gold mine. Ill stop any humans that attempt to enter it. Who are you guarding it for? The snow monster did not respond. Su Chen did not want to waste any more time on the monster, but he could not bear to kill it. Thus, he took out one of the ropes and tied the monster up like a dumpling. As long as it did not disturb him, he would release it after checking in at the gold mine. Besides, he was not trying to pillage the gold mine. He just wanted to sign in. There are various dangers in the gold mine! Although Su Chen had walked some distance away, he could still hear what the monster was saying in his mind. Su Chen returned to the entrance of the mine. He found a tree nearby and tied one end of a rope to it tightly. The other end was tied to his body. Then, he effortlessly removed the stone slab that was blocking the mines entrance. Almost instantly, a wave of foul gas assaulted his nose. Su Chen held his breath even though he was invulnerable to poison. He brought out the gas mask, put it on, and stepped into mine. Before he could even turn on the flashlight, a chill ran down his spine. It was dark inside and countless specks of faint red lights appeared. Su Chen composed himself and readied the pistol in his hand. Although he was mentally prepared, he was still shocked the moment he turned on the flashlight. In front of him were countless rats as big as cows! Clearly, they were no longer normal rats. The faint red lights earlier were their eyes! They stared at Su Chen. Actually, the light disturbed them and they even seemed to be frightened. The rats squeaked and rushed toward Su Chen. Bang! Bang! Bang! One by one, the giant rats fell to the ground. After struggling and wailing for a while, they finally died. The other rats saw that their kindreds were killed and realized the danger. They all turned around and ran deeper into the mine. Just like that, the place became quiet again. It was as if nothing had happened! Su Chen moved closer to get a better look at the fallen rats. Not only were they huge, but their teeth were about four inches long. They were also as sharp as daggers! If a person was bitten, they would definitely be either crippled or dead! Su Chen could not help but sigh in his heart. The world appeared to be peaceful but it had actually begun to collapse. The rats had already mutated into giant beasts that could eat humans. If they decided to go above ground, then society would Regardless, Su Chen continued to walk further into the mine. He looked around. There were some murals on the walls, but they could also be just graffiti. One of the paintings looked like a human. It had a regular body, two arms, and two legs. However, it also had two heads. The heads were elongated and it had big eyes. Moreover, there were only three fingers. Next to the painting were some weird-looking shapes which might be words. This gold mine really seemed to be left by aliens! Su Chen was confident in his deduction. As he continued to walk, the path became narrower and narrower. At one point, Su Chen even had to crawl. Then, a split path appeared. There were two holes on the left and right. The size of the holes was exactly the same. It was not too big. The cow-sized rats from earlier would not be able to enter at all. Where did they run off to? There were no other paths as far as the eye could see. Su Chen shone his flashlight into the holes. So far, everything looked the same. Should I enter the right or left hole? Chapter 10 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation As the old saying goes, fortune favors the bold. Su Chen stopped hesitating and chose to enter the left hole. The hole was very small. Su Chen accidentally slipped and fell down a long, vertical slope! Thump! Due to the rope tied around his body, Su Chen was suspended in midair! He looked around. The place was rather empty, with the exception of several huge statues that were scattered around! Moreover, there was a large mural on the wall behind the statues. Su Chen took a closer look. The mural displayed the Solar System and its nine planets. However, there was an additional planet near Pluto! Nibiru! This word instantly entered Su Chens mind. The Anunnakis came to Earth because they wanted to save Nibiru which was about to be destroyed. Due to excessive mining, Nibirus mass had become lighter and it could no longer maintain its atmosphere. Therefore, the Anunnakis traveled to Earth. They collected Earths gold and took them back to Nibiru. This way, Nibirus mass would increase and its atmosphere would return to normal. It was all for their own selfish interests! What happened to Earth afterward was none of their concern! They also wanted to enslave the human race! Su Chen then examined the huge statues. These statues looked like humans and gods. Some of them had the bodies of animals such as a bull, a dog, and a snake. The largest statue was in the middle. It looked like an Anunnaki. Its head was pointy as if it was wearing a tall hat. Additionally, it had huge wings on its back. Su Chen, who was still suspended in mid-air, looked below him. He realized that he was not too far from the ground and decided to cut the rope so he could explore further. The Anunnaki statue was facing a huge arch. After getting closer to the arch, Su Chen suddenly felt something dripping on his face. He looked up and cursed in his heart. There were rows upon rows of bats the size of a dog! They were all hanging upside down on the ceiling! Su Chen had discovered a lot of things today. First, there were rats the size of a cow. Now, there were bats the size of a dog! Obviously, Su Chen did not want to attract the bats attention. So, he walked slowly and quietly past the colony of giant bats without encountering any danger. Su Chen continued to move forward. Not far ahead, Su Chen saw two small caves. Each of them was on different sides of the path. Each cave had a variety of instruments placed inside. This attracted Su Chens attention. He was curious and wanted to take a closer look. The instruments looked like something that would be used for electronic experiments. Even though these instruments were covered in dust, Su Chen could tell that they were extraordinary. The instruments were well-made. If only Su Chen had storage capacity, he would gladly take them with him for studying purposes. After inspecting the quality of the instruments, Su Chen came to a conclusion. These were not something that could be achieved by people on Earth based on their current level. Moreover, these instruments were probably made hundreds or even thousands of years ago. Su Chen also discovered some digging tools such as hoes, shovels, and so on. They looked very average. Suddenly, the flashlights light was reflected. It was caused by baskets of glittering gold! Su Chen had reached the actual gold mining area! There were also plant-like things growing around the place. However, Su Chen did not pay much attention to it. Ding dong! You have successfully checked in at the bottom of the gold mine. You have obtained the skill Turning stone into gold! Host, you can turn stones into gold, but this skill has its limits! You can only use it when you have a need to purchase items of great value but youre unable to pay for them. Su Chen thought about it. In chaotic times, the financial and banking industries would definitely cease to function. The value of things would fluctuate except gold. Only gold would stay in the form of hard currency. A smile appeared on Su Chens face. Suddenly, he felt something strange on his feet. He looked down and sure enough, his feet were entangled by vines. They were similar to the plants that he had seen earlier. These vines were abnormally thick. Su Chen tried to pry them apart but was unsuccessful. He tried again but still failed! The vines were very strong. Su Chen took out a knife and began cutting them with all his might, but it had little to no effect. At the same time, specks of faint red lights appeared from the darkness again. The rats squeaked as they approached Su Chen. F*ck Of course you guys would appear at this moment. You saw that I was trapped, so youre trying to attack me. Do these rats have intelligence? Su Chen did not have much time to waste. He took out his pistol! Bang! Bang! Bang! Once again, a few rats fell to the ground. They let out a miserable cry before dying. Upon seeing this, the other rats retreated to the corners. All of a sudden, an endless clattering sound could be heard. Not good. Its the bats! As the bats flew towards Su Chen and the rats, they kept spitting out an unknown green liquid. The rats quickly fled in all directions. Su Chen kept firing his pistol. Some of the rats came in contact with the green liquid and it caused them to shriek loudly. Their skin seemed to be burnt. It was poison! Since Su Chen was immune to all poisons, he was not very worried. Some of the liquid came in contact with his body, but nothing really happened. He just felt disgusted. In a turn of events, the poison corroded the vines binding Su Chens feet. He was finally freed. Perfect! Almost immediately, Su Chen activated his scamper skill to depart from this troublesome place. However, when he reached the entrance of the mine, he found out that someone had blocked it! Meanwhile, the giant bats were still chasing him relentlessly from behind. The sound of their flapping wings got closer and closer! Su Chen immediately used all his strength to push away the giant rocks blocking the entrance of the mine. Then, he quickly got out and barred the entrance again. If the bats were to escape, many people would be harmed! A horrifying scene flashed through Su Chens mind again. After leaving the cave, he went back to the place where the snow monster was tied up. He wanted to set the snow monster free, but it was long gone. When Su Chen returned home, he had a myriad of thoughts. The young man recalled the events that had happened to him recently. There was the rescue mission at the farm, the snowy mountain, the boars nest, and the gold mine. After everything he had been through, he received skiing, scampering, and fighting skills. He can also communicate with animals and turn stones into gold. However, these skills were not enough. Things would be way worse in a months time. There was not much time left. The most important thing was to gain more combat power. Su Chen wanted to go to Jiajia Volcano, which was most active at the moment. However, with his current abilities, he would be digging his own grave. To check-in at the volcano, he needed a couple more skills such as the ability to pilot an airplane, resisting ultra-high temperatures, and even deep-sea diving. Su Chen wondered where else he could check-in before the volcano. Theres an artificial lake in the suburban park. That should do it! Having top-notch swimming skills was important.. Chapter 11 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Suburban park, man-made lake. This winter has been the coldest in recent decades. The man-made lake in the park was frozen. Its surface was covered with thick ice. Since it was the weekend, many people were there. They played and skated on the ice. There were even people who drilled small holes in the ice to fish. Grandpa, lets go over there. I want to skate. It was a five or six-year-old boy. He held his grandfathers hand and happily ran to the center of the artificial lake. When I was young, I was on the provincial skating team, said a young man proudly as he walked with a girl. However, I injured my foot before a match. So, I quit the team. Ill show you how to skate later! Youll get to see the provincial teams ice-skating prince in action! The young man continued to speak arrogantly. Meanwhile, the girl just smiled silently. Ice-skating! The entrance fee is only eight dollars! Kid, do you want to go ice-skating? Its really fun! The purpose of Su Chens visit was very simple. He wanted to sign in and obtain a water-related skill. Ding dong! You have successfully checked in and obtained a top-notch swimming skill! The systems reward came just in time. Su Chen immediately turned around after signing in. He had no plans to stay for long. The surface of the ice has cracked! Someone, save me! As Su Chen was about to leave, he heard someone calling for help. Originally, the surface of the ice was smooth like a mirror but now, it had cracked into seven or eight pieces. The large pieces of ice were still floating, but there was quite a gap between them. Some citizens were stranded on the ice pieces. Most of them were children. The children were so scared that they began crying loudly. It was really odd because the ice was at least forty inches thick. Even if it was a weekend and there were more people, it should not be enough to cause the ice to crack. The rest of the people were panicking. They did not know what to do. Some people took ropes while others grabbed poles. It was all an attempt to rescue those who were stranded. There were also people on the cracked ice who managed to stay calm. They lie down to reduce the pressure, ensuring the ice around them would not break. Regardless, most of them were crying. Call the police! Call the fire department! There were still people who were clear-headed enough to call for proper help. Su Chen looked around. There was nothing he could use to rescue the victims. The only thing he could find was a small abandoned boat. He was unsure if it was damaged or if it could still row. Basically, it was no good. Got it! Su Chen thought of an idea and began to take off his clothes. Young man, are you going to swim there and save them? Its too dangerous! An old man who saw Su Chen taking off his clothes immediately tried to dissuade him. The water temperature is about -20 degrees. You wont be able to stand it! Thats right. This is an extreme situation. Even if you managed to reach them, how are you going to bring them to safety? A middle-aged woman also tried to dissuade Su Chen. Brother, youre a good person but this is too reckless. Take care of yourself first! A man who was about the same age as Su Chen also chimed in. Once Su Chen reduced the number of clothes on his body, he plunged into the ice-cold lake and disappeared without a trace. While underwater, Su Chen saw a water snake that was about eight hundred inches long. The dimension of the snake was almost as thick as a car tire. I knew it! This was the reason the ice surface cracked. The water snake was way too big to be in such a small artificial lake. It was already considered fortunate that no accidents happened before this. Goodness gracious, dont you think this will cause more trouble? You insisted on going even though the situation is very risky. Now, you will also need saving. The old man who had advised Su Chen earlier was stomping his feet anxiously. Not long after, a head emerged from the water next to the nearest ice floe. It was Su Chen! Su Chen said calmly, Dont move. Ill use this ice floe to push you to safety. Just like that, the ice floe was used as a boat. Su Chen slowly pushed it to shore. Then, the people on the ice floe got off. The cycle repeated. Soon, everyone was rescued by Su Chen. Incredible! He actually did it! said a nearby person as he took out his phone to shoot the incredible scene. Not only him, but the rest of the people began taking videos as well. They were all posted online. Young man, you are really amazing! Quick, dry yourself up with this towel. You must be freezing! An anxious-looking woman handed a towel to Su Chen. Drink some hot water. A middle-aged man gave Su Chen a cup of hot water. Just then, the fire department arrived. However, everyone was already saved. There were also reporters from television stations who rushed over. Upon hearing what happened, they wanted to interview Su Chen. After putting on his clothes, Su Chen quickly left. He managed to do so because everyones attention was still on the victims. A video titled The hero that pushed the ice floes exploded on the internet. The content was obvious. Who is this person? I want to give him a reward! He was so brave! Saving a life is better than building a seven-storied pagoda. Good job, young man. Wow, hes so handsome. Look at the muscles on his body. Im drooling! How did he manage to stay so long in the freezing water? It made no sense! He probably did not feel it because he was too focused on saving the people. What a hero! Bro, Ill compose a song for you titled Lone Swimmer. Youre the man! Su Chen did not care about the praises he received on the internet. When he returned home, he immediately went online and booked a plane ticket. He wanted to go to Boyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in the country. This lake was also known as Devils Lake because ships had frequently sunk here. Ill set off to Devils Lake tomorrow! Chapter 12 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The plane flew to Binzhou, the city where Boyang Lake was located. It had just entered the stratosphere and was moving smoothly. The air stewardess was serving food to the passengers. Hey, come here! A middle-aged man yelled at the air stewardess in an irritated tone. How can I help you? The air stewardess asked in a low voice with a pleasant expression on her face. Are these dumplings? said the middle-aged man sarcastically. Use your eyes and take a look. These are all lumpy! The air stewardess looked troubled, but she did not utter a single word. Come and have a taste. Do you think its edible?! Finish this and bring me another bowl! The middle-aged mans voice became louder and louder. It attracted the attention of the other passengers. Su Chen, who was sitting in the front row, said, Hey, itll be the same even if she brought you a new bowl. Were high up in the air. The air pressure and boiling point are low. Thats why the food doesnt taste good. Didnt you learn anything from the nine years of compulsory education? Who are you? The middle-aged man became even more displeased. As he spoke, he stood up and walked towards Su Chen. Su Chen also stood up and began showing off his muscles. The middle-aged man was terrified at Su Chens figure. He subconsciously took a step back. However, when he noticed that everyone in the cabin was looking at him, he refused to back down. Mind your own business! As the middle-aged man spoke, he reached out his hand to push Su Chen. Before he could do that, Su Chen retaliated and the middle-aged man ended up kneeling on the floor. Eat your food gratefully, understand? said Su Chen in a low voice. I I understand! It hurts! The middle-aged man began begging for mercy. Su Chen released his grip. Then, the middle-aged man went back to his seat resentfully. He lowered his head and he stayed silent. Thank you. The air stewardess said softly as she walked past Su Chen. Can I get a glass of water? Su Chen asked with a smile. Of course! The stewardess headed to the galley. Suddenly, the plane rattled! Dear passengers, please do not worry. Its just the turbulence! The stewardesses attempted to comfort the passengers. Su Chen looked out of the window. He caught sight of a huge figure flashing past the plane. Although it was very fast, Su Chen could tell that it was a huge bird! Theres a bird so high up in the skies?! Meanwhile, in the cockpit of the plane, the pilots were frantically trying to keep things under control. Whats going on?! shouted the captain in fear. The planes dashboard had become chaotic. We need to inform the passengers to keep their seatbelts fastened! The captain began broadcasting to the passengers, Our plane is going through turbulence. It will be a little bumpy. Please return to your seats and fasten your seatbelts. Ladies and gentlemen Before he could finish his words, the captain was hit on the head by a foreign object flying. It came from outside the window. Blood instantly flowed out like a river and he lost consciousness. The hole in the window caused violent decompression and a loss of atmosphere. Captain! Captain! The co-pilot tried to wake the captain. However, it was useless. He also tried to control the plane but to no avail. In less than two minutes, the co-pilot also fainted due to the lack of oxygen in the cockpit. Worst still, the right engine of the plane was damaged. Thick black smoke was forming. The planes turbulence became more intense and it sloped down rapidly. Everything was a mess. Oxygen masks were dropped. Peoples luggage had all fallen down everywhere. Su Chen rushed to the cockpit. He saw that both pilots were unconscious. Blood was still flowing out of the captains head. Su Chen quickly put on oxygen masks for both of them. After two minutes, the co-pilot woke up. Su Chen then picked up the recording board and pasted glue strips around it. What are you doing? The co-pilot was confused. Using the tape-pasted recording board, Su Chen blocked the hole in the window. It worked. Finally, the cockpits air pressure returned to normal. Su Chen moved the captain away and sat on the pilots seat. If something was not done, the plane would crash. Additionally, the control panel was out of power. Su Chen asked the co-pilot anxiously, If I restore the power, can you land the plane? What? How are you going to restore the power? The co-pilot looked at Su Chen in disbelief. Su Chen looked at the dashboard. They had about less than three minutes left. He looked around and came up with an idea. Electromagnetism could bypass the current. I need a magnet. As he spoke, he used a tool to twist off a panel. What are you doing? Dont break that, said the co-pilot nervously. Su Chen took out the magnet and found the broken fuse. There was not much time left. The plane had dropped extensively. Even the citys buildings could clearly be seen. Were going to crash! exclaimed the co-pilot. They flew past a tall building and almost crashed into it. The co-pilot could no longer control the plane. At this critical moment, Su Chen successfully paired the two faulty wires on the electromagnetic ring! The control panel returned to normal and the plane landed safely. All three hundred and fifteen passengers were rescued. Ding dong! You have successfully checked in an out-of-control plane and received top-notch piloting skills! Su Chen heard the systems voice just as he regained his senses. System, I think you should award me the skill to repair planes! People began gathering at the airport. The media and bloggers were all present. They wanted to interview the mysterious man who managed to save a crashing plane. Although Su Chen tried to leave as soon as possible, he could not escape. How did you manage to repair the plane under such stressful circumstances? What experiences did you have? The reporters shoved their microphones near Su Chens mouth. Su Chen replied calmly, Learn mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Everyone was shocked. Another article titled, If you learn mathematics, physics, and chemistry, then you wont even be afraid of a plane crash! flooded the internet. We all had the same nine years of compulsory education, but why is this man so outstanding?! If I master those subjects, then I can fly a plane too?! Even if you did, theres no guarantee that youll be able to fix a plane when it goes out of control. Your life will be in the hands of fate My life is in the hands of mathematics, physics, and chemistry, not fate! Im amazed at how calm he was during such a critical situation! Su Chen rushed to a hotel in a taxi. At the same time, he managed to catch a glimpse of Boyang Lake. It looked like such a peaceful lake.. Why was it called the Devils Lake?! Chapter 13 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation When Su Chen arrived at the hotel, he took a short rest and turned on his computer. He wanted to look up information about Boyang Lake. Just as he accessed the web page, he saw something at the top column. A team of experts in hydrology, geology, meteorology, and professional divers from our citys Maritime Bureau will be setting off to Boyang Lake tomorrow. They are going to search for a large cargo ship that had sunk decades ago. Citizens who are interested and know how to dive can join by filling out the application form. Lets witness a historical moment together. This expedition is limited to five civilians. Su Chen clicked on the registration link under the article. Although it was only limited to five civilians, so far, there were no applications. Su Chen skimmed through the relevant clauses. The application form was also a death certificate. Basically, the organizers would not be responsible if anything bad happened to the participants, including death. Su Chen filled out the application form without any hesitation. Then, he glanced through the essential information about Boyang Lake. According to the Maritime Bureau, Boyang lake was fifteen miles long and ten miles wide. In the past sixty years, hundreds of ships have mysteriously disappeared or crashed in the waters of Boyang Lake. In fact, there were many large ships that weighed more than one hundred tons. During one occasion, thirteen ships sank one after another in the lake. Hundreds of ships had disappeared without a trace. There was no way to salvage them. Even if the surrounding weather was originally sunny, it would suddenly change to strong winds and rough waves upon getting close to his place. This caught the passing ships off guard. Su Chen searched for the nearest diving shop and set off to buy some relevant equipment. He already had top-tier swimming skills but for such an unfamiliar and deadly lake, it was better to be well-prepared. The diving equipment shop was not big. Swimming and diving-related goods were all hung on the walls. There were not many customers in the shop. The boss and his two friends were sitting at a round table in the corner. They were drinking tea and chatting. Boss, I would like to buy a set of diving equipment. Su Chen to all three people at the round table. One of the chubbier men raised his head and looked at Su Chen in surprise. He stood up and walked over, evaluating Su Chen. Although he was a customer, the boss seemed somewhat reluctant and curious. Young man, youre going diving? In this season? The boss asked with a flattering smile. Su Chen replied, I would like a diving suit thats my size along with everything else thats necessary. Since Su Chen did not answer his question, the boss walked around the counter and began to search for the items. Two of the bosss friends continued to chat. Hey, youve seen the news, right? Yea. A team full of experts is going to Boyang Lake tomorrow. They are going to look for a large cargo ship that had sunk decades ago. They carried on with their discussion. Do you know why they would risk their lives to salvage a sunken ship? No. Tell me! The younger man seemed to be very interested. Its said that there are 300 tons of gold on that ship! There were also 300 people on the ship. Since it sank to the bottom of the lake, none of them survived. Thats weird! Why didnt they send out rescue and search teams earlier? The young man was rather surprised. They did. A professional diving team that consisted of more than 20 divers were dispatched, but did you know what happened? The middle-aged man kept him guessing. Pa. He lit a cigarette. What happened? asked the young man anxiously. His eyes looked like they were going to pop out. Not only did they fail to find the ship, but all the divers also disappeared! All of them? There was a look of horror on the young mans face. Well, not really. One person was washed ashore by the waves, but he went insane. He couldnt even recall what happened. From then on, no one dared to look for this ship even though it was filled with priceless treasures. The middle-aged man took a puff of his cigarette and slowly blew out a smoke ring. Su Chen, who was standing at the side, silently listened to their discussion. He found it rather funny, but he remained quiet and expressionless. Do you think our technology is advanced enough to fight against the Grim Reaper? The middle-aged man said in a contemptuous manner. This expedition will be the first since the twenty divers disappearance! Its of great significance. Havent you seen how its publicized in various news media every day? Theyre even recruiting volunteers. Whos stupid enough to join them? What if they also disappeared? Ugh, I dont even want to think about it. The middle-aged man shook his head while the young man had a frightened expression on his face. Nine out of ten boats would capsize in that lake. Hey, have you heard of Bermuda? Its said that Boyang Lake is a miniature version of it. Every ship and person will be devoured. The boss had gotten all the diving equipment and handed them to Su Chen. Ring! Ring! Ring! Su Chens phone suddenly rang. Is this Mr. Su? Im from the Maritime Bureau. You have signed up to participate in tomorrows expedition, right? I just want to inform you again that if anything happens, we are not responsible. Are you sure that you want to join? Im sure! Su Chen replied firmly. Okay, then please bring your own equipment and meet up with us tomorrow. Well be at the Fishermans Wharf at 8 a.m. Dont be late. Understood. Fishermans Wharf at 8 a.m. Su Chen confirmed the time and place once more before hanging up. He looked up and saw that all three people in the shop were staring at him. Clearly, they were shocked. The middle-aged man even forgot about the cigarette in his hand until he was scalded. Only then did he come back to his senses. They understood everything just from hearing the words, Fishermans Wharf. It was clear that Su Chen was going to join the expedition team. No ship would set sail during such a cold winter. Besides, why else would Su Chen be buying diving equipment? The middle-aged man put out his cigarette and said in fear, Young man, you heard our conversation just now. That place is no joke! Su Chen packed up his things, settled the bill, and left. Crazy! Hes actually crazy! Su Chen could still hear the middle-aged mans voice after leaving the shop. When he returned to his hotel, Su Chen looked at Boyang Lake through the glass window. It was some distance away. On the surface of the blue lake, there was a layer of ripples. Such a quiet temperament. Its hiding its killing intent. Regardless, Im going to unveil your mysteries tomorrow.. Chapter 14 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Ding dong! You have successfully checked in and received Thunder Blade as a reward. Just as he was about to leave, Su Chen heard the systems voice. The Thunder Blade is not a physical object, but a laser beam. It can cut through diamond as if its butter. The blade can also change its length according to the hosts will. Subsequently, a blades hilt appeared in Su Chens hand. He thought about the length and a ray of blue light shot out from the hilt, looking exactly as he imagined. Su Chen then extended the blade in his mind, so the blade in his hand also became longer. He waved the blade and it instantly sliced the bathrooms sink into two. At the Fishermans Wharf, the expedition team was preparing to set off. Su Chen had arrived at the meeting place twenty minutes before the departure time. From afar, he could see a middle-aged man who was holding a red flag. The words Boyang Lake expedition team were written on it. His name was Da Ming and he was the leader of the expedition team. There were five or six people who were standing next to him. They were the other members of the expedition team. In total, there were ten members. Nine of them were either experts or professional divers. Su Chen was the only normal citizen. A couple of people were surrounding the expedition team. They were journalists who had come to conduct interviews. Are you Mr. Su? Youre the only civilian who has signed up. Da Ming came forward to greet Su Chen. You must be really interested in the legend of Boyang Lake. Your courage is commendable. Anyway, theres nothing to be worried about. Were all professionals. If anything goes wrong, well protect you! Da Ming looked at Su Chens equipment. Youre going to dive as well? I dont know the level of your skills but based on your equipment, you seemed to be an amateur, said Da Ming as he shook his head. He added disdainfully, However, if you insist, I wont stop you. Do you still remember about the agreement youve signed? Su Chen gave a contemptuous smile and went to the dock with his equipment. They set off at eight oclock sharp. Everyone was in high spirits. The ship they boarded was not very big, but it was not shabby either. Moreover, it came with a small lifeboat. The ship set off and headed towards the depths of Boyang Lake. There were no clouds in the skies nor were there any winds. Due to that, the ship was able to sail swiftly. The people abroad could feel the light breeze on their faces. They also walked around the deck to take a look while admiring the scenery. The weather is nice today and the waves are calm. Those rumors about Boyang Lake are just myths, right? Yeah, I dont believe it. So far, everything has been smooth sailing. Theres not a single tidal wave! Even if there were, its all in the past. The monsters had probably already reached the end of their lifespans. Haha. The other members talked among each other and laughed from time to time. Everyone, I have an announcement. Da Ming gathered everyone on the deck. The ship we are looking for had sunk 50 years ago. This ship was about 50 feet tall and weighed 2,500 tons. Its clearly humongous. Today, we are here today to unveil its mystery. Our mission will be glorious and arduous. Once Da Ming finished his impassioned speech, the rest of the members applauded enthusiastically. Well reach our destination in 30 minutes. Everyone, get ready and put on your equipment. Da Ming instructed. Mr. Su, I advise you to stay put. You can just watch the show from a safe distance. Da Ming tried to dissuade Su Chen again. If anything happens, well have to save you. Itll delay the mission. We are here! The captain interrupted Da Ming. According to the coordinates, this is the place where the ship had sunk. Okay. Team one, get ready to dive! Da Ming left Su Chen and excitedly directed his team members to dive. Splash! Splash! Two of the professional divers jumped into the water. Ten minutes later, their heads popped up. Leader, we cant find anything! Nothing? Did you guys look carefully? Yea. I didnt even see a single fish. Come up. Well change to the second group instead! Splash! Splash! Two more professional divers jumped into the water. Shortly after, they also popped their heads up. Leader, we couldnt find anything either. This made Da Ming a little anxious. Captain, are you sure this is the right location? Theres no mistake. These were the coordinates given to me by the Maritime Affairs Bureau. Furthermore, Ive sailed for many years. How could I be wrong? This isnt right. The lake is only 100 feet deep. How are we unable to find such a big ship? Da Ming muttered to himself. Everyone else was at a loss. Suddenly, the calm surface of the lake became violent. Dark clouds covered the sky and a massive wave pounced on the research teams ship. The equipment on deck was smashed into pieces and people were falling everywhere. As for the ship, it began swaying like a fallen leaf. The leader has fallen into the water! One of the members shouted abruptly. Sure enough, Da Ming was struggling in the water. He was about to be swallowed by the waves. Turn the ship around and go full speed ahead. Quick, we need to retreat! shouted the captain at his crew. No! The leader needs our help! One of the expedition members tried to stop him. If we dont leave, were all going to die! The captain did not care and rushed to the cockpit. He pushed the crew members aside and took charge of the ship himself. After turning the ship around, he began retreating at full power. Everything was a mess. All the passengers were like ragdolls. They were tossed back and forth on the deck. Meanwhile, Su Chen had already put on his diving suit. He dove into the water and swam towards Da Ming. While he was in the water, Su Chen felt as if there was a whirlpool wrapping his whole body. The force was trying to drag him underwater. Logically speaking, there should not be such a huge whirlpool because the lake was not that deep. Su Chen increased his speed and tried to get to Da Ming. However, he was nowhere to be seen. Then, a blue light flashed from the bottom of the lake some distance away. Su Chen tried his best to swim in that direction. He got pretty close and was able to see more clearly. The so-called blue light was actually a giant beast. It was glowing all over. Was the beast some sort of legendary dragon? It had a slender body and was holding something in its claws. Upon a closer look, it was the leader. Su Chen used all his might to focus on swimming and quickly chased after him. At the same time, the giant beast turned around and rushed towards Su Chen.. Chapter 15 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The giant beast rushed towards Su Chen. Finally, Su Chen was able to get a clear image. It was not like a dragon from myths. The beast had a lions head and there were no scales on its body. As for the bottom half of its body, it was like a snakes. It also had four pairs of claws, similar to those of an eagle. At this moment, Su Chen was already thinking about the Thunder Blade that the system had awarded him this morning. He waited for the beast to get a little closer before attacking. However, the giant beast quickly spun around. The whirlpool appeared to be pushing Su Chen away. Nonetheless, Su Chen continued to chase after the giant beast. Shortly after, he saw a glowing hole. As the giant beast quickly entered the hole, Su Chen followed suit. The hole was actually a tunnel. Its similar to a karst cave. Once Su Chen entered the tunnel, it was as if he had arrived in a different world. No wonder there was such a huge whirlpool on the surface of the lake. This also explained how all the sunken ships disappeared without a trace. It was all thanks to this tunnel. The stalactites on both sides of the tunnel were emitting green and blue lights. Even at the bottom of a dark lake, the lights were still visible. With the light from the stalactites, Su Chen was able to find the other end of the tunnel. The giant beast was heading there. Su Chen could not afford to waste more time. Otherwise, the leader would die. He used all his might and tried to catch up. When Su Chen got close enough to the giant beast, he swung the Thunder Blade. With a slash, the giant beasts tail was cut off. A purple liquid gushed out. The giant beast twitched and loosen its grip on Da Ming. It turned to look at Su Chen before escaping to the other end of the tunnel. Just like that, the giant beast disappeared. It was as if the giant beast got swallowed by a black hole. Su Chen swam towards Da Ming and dragged him. He brought him out of the tunnel and up to the surface. At the same time, the sound of the systems notification rang in Su Chens ears. Ding dong! You have successfully checked in at the black hole under the lake and received Black Hole Protection Shield as a reward! The shield has already been activated and it will absorb anything that attacks you! So, at the other end of the tunnel was a black hole! The moment he saw the giant beast disappear, Su Chen already had an inkling that it was not an ordinary hole. Su Chen could not help but sigh. The seemingly ordinary lake had already turned into such a state. Meanwhile, the research teams ship had already sailed out from the danger zone. They were about to reach the shore. Simultaneously, the surface of the lake had become calm again. It was as if nothing had happened. The contrast was so great that it seriously confused everyone. They were still in a state of shock and fear. One of the older experts regained his composure and said, Is everyone alright? Are any of you hurt? Lets do a headcount. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight The expedition members stopped after counting to eight. Two people were missing! I thought only the leader fell into the lake?! Why are we missing another person? Who is it? One person called out, Its the civilian! I knew it was a bad idea to bring him along! I saw him jumping into the lake! As they spoke, the ship had docked at shore. A large group of reporters instantly surrounded them. They pointed their microphones at the expedition team members. How was it? Did you find the sunken ship? What did the ship look like? Is it true that there were 300 tons of gold on it? Did you guys encounter any unusual weather? The expedition members could not even speak because they were bombarded with so many questions at once. Da Ming, as the leader of this expedition, please tell us your thoughts. One of the reporters who had already interviewed Da Ming earlier was looking for him. However, Da Ming was nowhere to be found. The other reporters also began to notice the strange and solemn atmosphere among the expedition team members. Our ship encountered a storm at the center of the lake. Da Ming and the civilian who had volunteered to participate both fell into the water, said the older expert in a low voice. Almost instantly, there was an uproar! Then why didnt you save them?! One person made a call to the rescue squad. Hey, someone fell into Boyang Lake! Please come and rescue them immediately! However, everyone knew the dreadful history of Boyang Lake. This was a disaster. The older expert spoke again. Everyone, please return home. Staying here wont solve anything. Ill wait for the rescue team. Upon hearing that, the other members packed up their equipment while the reporters put away their microphones. Their heads were drooping as they prepared to leave. Look! Theres someone on the lake! A reporter exclaimed. They saw a figure swimming rapidly towards the shore. There seemed to be more than one person. It was Su Chen. He was also dragging Da Ming along. Finally, they arrived safely. Su Chen handed Da Ming to the other team members and said calmly, Perform CPR for him. Hes still alive. It seemed like another video was about to go viral on the internet again. So what if they didnt find the ship? Everyones safe! This man is amazing! Hes practically a God! Luckily, the leader brought him along. Otherwise, things would have ended badly! Is this a plot from a novel? I cant believe it! Perhaps this was a ploy to fool us because they didnt find the sunken ship. How was this man able to bring the leader back from so far away? He shouldnt have enough strength. Why would they lie? Theres no point in doing that. Hes my ideal man! Sir, may I ask A reporter wanted to interview Su Chen but before he could say anything, Su Chen waved his hand and left. In the taxi, Su Chen closed his eyes to rest until he arrived at the hotel. Suddenly, he felt the taxi shake. Bang! Su Chen looked in the direction of the sound. Not far away, a factory-like building was emitting thick smoke! Driver, go to the place where the smoke is coming from.. Hurry! Chapter 16 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The taxi sped towards the direction of the smoke, At the same time, many fire trucks and ambulances were also rushing to the scene. Additionally, the radio station was broadcasting the incident. Theres been a leak at XY4 chemical plant. A small explosion has just occurred. Things are getting dangerous. The rescue team is trying to get there as soon as possible! As for the cause of the leak, it has yet to be determined. Also, the chemicals have flowed into a nearby river! Its specific element is still unclear, but this chemical plant has been known for producing highly explosive substances. In order to prevent further casualties, the residents of this area had been evacuated to safer places. To those who are involved, please cooperate with the relevant units! .. This was the cause of the thick black smoke. The chemical plant was on the verge of a bigger explosion! Su Chens mind could just picture it. Sir, lets stop here! I dare not go any further! The driver pleaded. Su Chen got out of the car two streets away from the chemical plant. Its too scary! Run! Who knows when the next explosion would occur. I just passed by that area and saw an ambulance carrying out a wounded person. Its too tragic! The people on the street were panicking. Even though he was some distance away, Su Chen could still smell the strong scent of chemicals. The flames in the distance soared, lighting up the evening sky. Su Chen activated his scamper skill The wind whistled in his ears. Shortly after, Su Chen arrived outside the chemical plant. Half of the building was engulfed in a sea of fire. It was also spreading rapidly. The firemen had only arrived not too long ago while ambulances and rescue teams were on standby. They tried to keep the situation under control. There were hundreds of firemen in orange clothing. After jumping down from the fire truck, they quickly set up the necessary equipment. Then, they aimed the hose filled with high-pressure water at the building. Powerful streams of water shot out, making loud noises. Unfortunately, the fire was fierce and the water jets could only cool down the area a little. If they wanted to put out the fire, they had to look for the source. The situation was urgent. Su Chen was about to walk into the building but he was stopped by a security guard. Young man, cant you see the monstrous fire? Everyone is running away from the danger. Why are you doing the opposite? Is this an amusing scene for you? Dont treat life as a joke. Su Chen just wanted to sign in but if he said that, the security guard would probably go crazy! So, he ignored the security guard and took a detour. He arrived at the other side where the firemen were situated. Then, he calmly analyzed the situation around him. Things are not looking good. A flammable and explosive nitrification substance was leaked. A field commander was explaining the situation to his team members. That substance is extremely hazardous. Once it explodes, there will be severe consequences. Furthermore, another explosion will occur after the first and the power is ten times greater! At present, the location of the leakage is yet to be identified. After hearing what the commander said, Su Chen began thinking to himself. As long as the leakage is patched up, the situation will be under control. The firemen will be able to put out the fire if there are no massive explosions. This incident will also not escalate further. Su Chen quickly put on a protective suit and a breathing device. He walked toward the tank area. After checking each tank, he found out that tank number four was the one leaking. Simultaneously, there were some wolf-like figures running around the place! They seemed to be bigger than ordinary wolves. Their deep blue eyes were emitting a cold light. Did these wolves mutate? Why would they appear in the chemical plant?! Wolves! There were definitely more than one because wolves travel in packs! Anyway, there was no reason to catch their attention. The place was very noisy due to the roaring flames. There was also the ear-piercing sound of a tank being torn apart. The mutated wolves did not notice Su Chen. More wolves footprints appeared on the ground as he got closer to the leak. To be precise, they were gigantic. At the leak, there was a large group of mutated wolves. They were licking the nitrification substance like crazy. The wolves were as big as oxen and their fur was as sharp as steel spikes! There were at least twenty or thirty of them. Moreover, they were not afraid of the fire and could move freely in it. I didnt want to harm you, but I have no choice. Otherwise, an immeasurable disaster will happen. Unfortunately, youll be victims of my Thunder Blade! Su Chen did not have much time to think. Time was limited! He used his Thunder Blade and killed a mutated wolf who was busy devouring the nitrite. This instantly caught the attention of the wolves! They saw that their companion was killed. Their eyes instantly turned fierce and red. They quickly surrounded Su Chen and slowly approached him. Su Chen did not even frown! He held the Thunder Blade in his hand, If any of them approached him, he would just kill them, which was exactly what happened. The wolves attacked one after another, but they all fell to the ground. They were easily sliced apart by the Thunder Blade. Before long, more than half of the mutated wolves were killed. Seeing that they were no match for Su Chen, the leader of the wolves tilted its head and howled into the sky. It ordered the other wolves to retreat and they fled. After that, Su Chen immediately approached tank number four. There was a big hole at the bottom of the tank. The chemicals were still oozing out and getting closer to the fire. Su Chen looked around to see if he could find anything to plug the hole. Apparently, there was a cement wall between each tank. This will do! Su Chen waved his Thunder Blade and cut out a piece of cement from the concrete wall. Then, he used it to fill the hole in the tank. Perfect! Meanwhile, the firemen had come with better equipment. To their surprise, the leak was already fixed! As for Su Chen, he quickly left the place. On the way back to the hotel, Su Chen heard the systems voice. Ding dong! You have successfully checked in at a dangerous explosion chemical factory. Your reward is a max-level protective suit! This protective suit can help withstand 1,000 degrees of heat and cold. The systems reward was really timely. Su Chen was extremely happy. Help! Suddenly, a figure pounced on the taxi that Su Chen was in. Help! Help me! Chapter 17 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Help! Save me! The dazed figure was barely any distance away from the taxi. This caused the driver to slam on the brakes. It made Su Chen stagger forward. Hey, are you trying to kill yourself?! The driver stuck his head out of the cars window and shouted. However, the person on the ground acted as if she did not hear him. She remained on the ground and did not move. The driver got out of the car angrily while swearing. When he got a closer look at the person, he saw that she was lying on the ground while panting heavily. There were obvious scratches on her back. It was a young woman. Wolf! Theres a wolf! The woman mumbled in fear as she looked at the driver. It appeared that she wanted to elaborate but before she could, she fainted. Su Chen heard what the woman had said. It reminded him of the wolves at the chemical plant. Are there more wolves other than those at the chemical plant? Was the chemical not the cause of their mutation? Were there other reasons? As Su Chen was thinking, the driver turned around and ran towards him. Sir, its a woman. Her injuries are very serious. Do you mind if I take her to the hospital? Since Su Chen wanted to know more about the wolves, he nodded in agreement. Thank you, said the driver. Then, he went to help the woman up. The woman was quite young. She seemed to be in her twenties. Her hair was a mess. There were obvious claw marks on her back, arms, legs, and chest. The marks did not look deep, but blood was oozing out. There were also a few large tears on her clothes. It was dyed red with blood. Shortly after, they reached the nearest hospital. It was a small hospital. There were only two floors. Since it was at night, the place was not very active. In fact, the first floor was rather empty. There was only one doctor on duty. He was laying down while resting. The doctor woke up when Su Chen and his group entered. He pushed open the door and walked out in a daze. Whats the matter? Doctor, please check whats wrong with her. I think she got scratched by something. Shes completely unconscious! The driver said anxiously to the doctor. As he spoke, he placed the woman on a medical bed nearby. Thanks to the hospitals bright lights, Su Chen was finally able to see the womans appearance clearly. The woman was indeed about twenty years old. She had a slender figure and a pretty face. There were more than ten scratches on her body. They really contrasted her delicate appearance. The doctor roughly checked the womans injuries. He did not appear to be surprised at all. Its nothing. Ill get the nurse on duty to clean her wounds and apply some medicine. Shell be fine. She fainted because she was scared. After a while, shell wake up. Everything is fine! Just then, a young female nurse came down the stairs from the second floor. Doctor Wang, did another patient get scratched? asked the nurse. Shes alright. Her injuries are light. The nurse walked over and looked at the woman who was lying on the medical bed. Then, she calmly pushed her into a room and began treating her wounds. Shes the tenth person this week, The doctor said to himself. She was scratched by a wolf. Her wounds are considered light. This girl is blessed! A man we treated before had his entire arm torn off. It was such a tragic scene. Ugh, I dont want to relive that moment, continued the doctor as he shook his head. These wolves came at the start of winter. I dont know where theyre originally from. Anyway, they are abnormally ferocious. Their bodies are as big as a cow! They haunt and harass the civilians in this vicinity all day long. Other poultry and livestock were also entirely eaten up by them. Since there are no animals left, they begin eating people. The wolves often attack people who travel alone at night. Upon hearing what the doctor said, Su Chen was more sure than ever that these wolves were the mutated wolves that he had encountered at the chemical plant. Not only were they causing trouble at the chemical plant, but they also tormented the civilians. These wolves are running rampant. Does the government not care? asked the driver. Care? How? Once, an officer and the fire department were sent to deal with the wolves. However, they ran into the forest and disappeared without a trace. When the officer and fire department left, the wolves appeared again. These wolves are big and strong. They cant be killed with a single shot. Doctor Wangs eyes were filled with fear. To be honest, everyone is afraid. We try to ignore it if possible! The civilians can only pray for themselves. said the doctor as he shook his head again. Water! I need some water! It seemed like the woman had woken up and was asking for water. Shes awake. You may enter to see her! informed the nurse. She had come out from the treatment room to pour a glass of water for the woman. Youre awake. Do your wounds still hurt? It was these two gentlemen who brought you here. Call your family and have them pick you up, said the doctor as soon as he entered the treatment room. The woman hurriedly tried to get up when she saw them, but she was unable to due to the pain. Can you tell me what happened to you? Su Chen asked. He wanted to know more about the wolves and to see if it was worth going there as the next check-in point. Yes, it was getting late and I was on my way to my uncles house. Its only five minutes away. I did not expect to be ambushed by the wolves the moment I stepped out of my house! They were as big as cows and had blue eyes. They stopped and stared at me. Even though some time had passed, the woman still felt fear just by mentioning the wolves. I was so scared. At first, I couldnt move. As they walked toward me, I picked up a stick from nearby and ran as fast as I could. The wolves gave chase and their claws scratched me. However, at that time, I did not feel any pain. One of the wolves got close to me and I stabbed its eye with the stick. It staggered and thats how I managed to escape. Then, I saw a moving car and tried to get help. The next thing I know, Im here. After the woman finished speaking, she let out a long sigh of relief. According to the doctor, only recently has this pack of wolves become rampant. Did anything odd happen around here lately? Su Chen asked. I dont think so, but But what? There is an abandoned nuclear power plant nearby. Ever since it was shut down, strange things had been happening in our town, said the woman with fear in her eyes. Nuclear power plant? What strange things? Su Chen asked again. People began to catch strange diseases and animals were born deformed. Fruits like apples had also grown into the size of basketballs! Everyone thinks this is all because of the nuclear power plant. However, when the government sends a relevant squad to investigate, they say theres no excessive nuclear radiation detected. An abandoned nuclear power plant! A nuclear leak had most likely occurred! Su Chen had locked on to the next check-in location. He said to the woman, Send me the location of the nuclear power plant. After receiving the location, Su Chen left the hospital. Once he returned to his hotel, he went online and checked for more information. Tomorrow morning, he will be heading to the nuclear power plant.. Chapter 18 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Ding! You have automatically checked in and received a poison pistol! This pistols bullet can instantly corrode any creature it hits, including those that have mutated! Moreover, it has infinite poison ammo! It was the following morning. Before Su Chen could even open his eyes, he already heard the systems voice. A gun barrel as thick as his wrist appeared in his hand. It was a short, stout pistol with a blueish-green glow at the tip. Su Chen examined it. This was the real thing! Just in time too. Based on what the woman had described yesterday, there should be more than just the mutated wolves at the abandoned nuclear power plant. In fact, there might be a boss monster. This equipment would definitely come in handy. With that, the preparation for the nuclear power plant was basically completed. Su Chen planned to look around the nuclear power plant before taking the next steps. He picked up his phone. The nuclear power plant was located in a town called Xiao Mei village. It was about eight oclock when Su Chen tried to book a taxi. However, no one was picking up his order. Not a single driver. One of them even left a message for him. Dont go to that d*mned place! If you go, youll be digging your own grave. Since he was unable to book a taxi online, Su Chen decided to personally halt one downstairs. Someone would definitely agree to take him there if offered double or triple the price! After breakfast, Su Chen packed his equipment along with two energy bars and set off. As soon as he left the hotel, he saw a row of taxis waiting for customers. The drivers had nothing to do, so they gathered in groups and chatted. Su Chen approached one of the drivers who was playing with his phone in the car. He asked through the window, Hello, are you on duty? Yes! Yes! The driver immediately perked up. He put away his phone and sat up straight! Where would you like to go? To this location. Su Chen handed his phone to the driver. When the driver saw the location, his expression immediately changed. He looked troubled and shook his head. Sir, Im sorry, Im not going here. You wont? Ill double the price. Since Su Chen was unable to book a taxi online, he was already mentally prepared. He tried to use money as an enticement. However, the driver shook his head again. Sir, this isnt about money. Its just too dangerous. Im not going. Maybe you should ask the other drivers. Recently, that place has been attacked by wolves. The wolves are as big as cows! Im really scared. Seriously, try asking someone else. They might be brave enough to agree! As the driver spoke, he pointed to the other drivers who were having a conversation beside him. Then, he quickly rolled up his cars window. Su Chen was speechless. He had no choice but to turn to the other drivers. As he walked towards them, he took out a hundred-dollar bill from his pocket and held it in his hand. Perhaps no one would reject him once they saw the money. Hello, I want to go to this place. Could any of you take me there? The drivers looked at Su Chen. They saw the hundred-dollar bill in his hand. This seemed to be a big job, so they immediately stopped chatting. One of them approached Su Chen. Sir, where would you like to go? Ill take you there. I can take you there as well. Besides, Ive just cleaned my car this morning so its really pleasant. Sir, where are you going? I can even give you a discount. Im really friendly and good at making conversations. Tell me, where do you want to go? The drivers started to fight for the job! Su Chen turned on his phone and showed them the location. Once the drivers took a look, they subconsciously stepped back. Old Wang, you can take the job. I have to go home for lunch so Im afraid I wont make it back on time, said one of the drivers to another who was older. That place has a nuclear power plant nearby! There might be nuclear radiation! Im not going. I wont go even if you beat me to death! Thats right. Ive heard about how wolves have been attacking people! Sorry, I dare not go. Sir, why dont we go somewhere else? If you go to that place, you might end up dead! Yea, I dont want to become a wolfs lunch! The drivers spoke all at once and over each other. After they had finished talking, they immediately dispersed. A couple of them returned to their cars while others went some distance away to continue chatting. Su Chen had never suffered such humiliation! He did not even get the chance to bargain! Shortly after, a middle-aged man who did not have much hair on his head walked past Su Chen and whispered, Sir, that place is too dangerous. No one is willing to go there. I also strongly recommend against it. You have plenty of other options! This is not a joke! Su Chen did not want to waste any more time. Most of the drivers were burly men. It was really funny to see them be scared of a village. Traveling by taxi is so inconvenient. Su Chen thought to himself. Although he had the scamper skill, it was not suitable for a long distance. Im going to buy a car! Su Chen decided to drive to Xiao Mei village by himself. Besides, if he ever wanted to go to other remote places, it would also be more convenient! Since he had the ability to turn stones into gold, it would be a waste not to use it. Su Chen left the group of drivers. He went behind some bushes and found two stones. Then, he returned to the hotel. When Su Chen entered the hotel lobby, the receptionist noticed the stones he was holding. She stared in surprise as Su Chen got into the elevator. Once he got back into his room, Su Chen placed the stones on the table. He focused his mind and touched the two stones separately. In an instant, the gray stones turned into actual gold. Su Chen smiled. Perfect! The shape of the gold was a little strange, so he held them in his hands and began kneading them. It was like kneading clay. Soon, the gold pieces were shaped into gold bars. However, he could not just use two gold bars to buy a car. The salesperson would think he had robbed a bank and have him arrested. He needed to change the bullion into cash! There should be a gold store somewhere. Su Chen immediately turned on his phone. He looked up the address of the nearest gold store and quickly went there. . Chapter 19 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Soon, Su Chen arrived at the largest gold store in the city. [ Shuangxing Gold Store ] Before entering the shop, Su Chen saw three people sneaking around the entrance. They were eyeing the place. Su Chen glanced at them before entering the gold store. The shop was decorated with exquisite lanterns and there were many people. Looks like business is booming. A number of customers were choosing jewelry at the counter. Most of them were in pairs or small groups. Every salesperson was busy attending to the customers. The display on the wall showed the buying and selling prices for gold. Selling: 456 dollar/gram Buying: 356 dollar/gram Su Chen could not help but sigh. How unfortunate! This was how businesses worked. Something would be purchased at a low price and then be resold at a higher price. The difference in price would be the profit! Su Chen walked through the crowd to the counter at the back. A saleswoman had just finished attending to a customer. May I exchange gold bars for cash? asked Su Chen. The saleswoman tidied up some jewelry before looking at Su Chen. She sized him up and said in an unpleasant tone, Sure, but the amount cant be too little. Otherwise, you can just exit this shop, turn left, and cross the street. Youll find a smaller gold store there. Theyll accept a gram or two. Were such a big shop that we do not have time to entertain such small businesses. Then, the saleswoman snorted arrogantly. Su Chen could not help but laugh. Why was he so unpopular? In his opinion, he was a handsome and muscular man. He looked at the clothes he was wearing. They might not be branded, but they were clean. So this is how a salesperson judges their customers. Su Chen smirked and said to the saleswoman scornfully, I have about 300,000 dollars worth of gold. Get ready. Once she heard this, the saleswomans expression changed. She immediately smiled and led Su Chen to the VIP lounge. Then, she poured him a cup of tea and prepared some snacks. I want to exchange these two gold bars for cash as soon as possible. As Su Chen spoke, he took out the two gold bars and placed them on the coffee table in front of him. The saleswoman looked at the gold bars. Her eyes lit up and she laughed as a way to cope. Of course. Sir, please wait for a moment. I will handle this matter for you right away. After saying that, the saleswoman picked up the gold bars and went to the warehouse behind to weigh them. Before she left, she smiled in an embarrassed manner at Su Chen. It took all her strength to lift up the gold bars and carry them away. At the time being, Su Chen had nothing to do. He looked around the VIP room. It was not very big, but the decorations were very fancy. The VIP room and the big business hall outside were separated by a glass wall. Through the glass wall, one could clearly see everything that was happening in the business hall. There were not as many customers as before. There was a man wearing a black outfit. He caught Su Chens attention. The man was not picking out jewelry from the counter. Instead, he was walking around and checking out the place. Su Chen was feeling suspicious, but his thoughts were interrupted by the saleswoman. Sir, heres your cash. Based on todays price, the total is 320,000 dollars. Please count them. The cash was twice the size of the gold bars. Bam. The saleswoman placed them on the coffee table. No need. Just put them in this bag for me, said Su Chen calmly. The saleswoman was so shocked that her eyeballs almost fell out. She hurriedly replied, Okay. Ill do that right away. Before putting the money into the bag, the saleswoman wanted to hand Su Chen her business card. Sir, this is my business Before she could finish her sentence, they heard a loud noise coming from outside. It was the sound of a hammer breaking through glasses. Three masked men in black appeared. They waved the pistols in their hands. One of the shorter men shouted loudly, This is a robbery! Stay down and dont move! Ill shoot anyone who gets up! Bang! Bang! He fired two shots into the sky to intimidate the crowd. Third brother, clear those two cabinets. Ill take the other two! Sixth son, take those gold bars by the door and stay on guard. The staff and customers were all screaming in fear. It was a mess. Everything was in chaos. The robbers started to smash the counters with their hammers. They snagged all the valuables and put them in their bags. Su Chen witnessed everything in the VIP room. He sighed in his heart. Is this for real? How interesting! The saleswoman who was serving Su Chen was scared out of her wits. She squatted on the floor while trembling. Then, she whispered to Su Chen, Sir, if we dont make a sound, they wont notice us. They cant see through the glass. The door cant be open from outside either. Apparently, a person could see through the glass from the inside, but not outside. Su Chen sat inside and watched the performance unfold. The short man in black caught his attention. Although he was short, he was very strong. He managed to overturn an iron cabinet in an instant. That man did he just One of the staff whispered in fear. The short man continued to flip over everything effortlessly He even shook one of the safes to see if there were any gold bars in it. That safe was originally nailed to the wall, said a saleswoman. She was so frightened that she was about to collapse. Su Chen looked at the short man. He was thin, small, and barely had any muscles. His figure definitely did not match his physical strength. Perhaps he also had some special abilities like him. Suddenly, one of the robbers noticed the VIP room Su Chen was in. Boss, look. A VIP room. I bet theres a lot of money in there! The short man was the boss. Once he heard the words money and VIP, he immediately perked up. A greedy smile appeared on his face. There must be plenty of gold bars in the VIP room. He immediately rushed over. Bang! Bang! Two shots broke the lock of the door. The short man had successfully broken in. As soon as he entered, he saw the pile of money in front of Su Chen. His eyes lit up. He excitedly called out to the other two robbers. Hey, come quickly. Theres plenty of loot here! Su Chen was still sitting on the sofa. He looked at the robber calmly. At the same time, he also activated the Black Hole Shield. The short man saw how calm Su Chen was despite the impending disaster. He must have something hidden in his sleeves. Upon thinking that, the short man raised his gun and fired a shot. He wanted to quickly end Su Chen. It would not be ideal if he managed to cause problems and waste their time. Despite that, even after he fired the shot, Su Chen did not react at all. The bullet also disappeared into thin air. The short man fired another shot, but the same thing happened. Su Chen did not even raise his eyebrows and continued to look at the robber silently. The short man became anxious. He just wanted to pick up the money and run. However, his hand that was holding the pistol was pressed down by Su Chen. Hes a whole head shorter than me. Su Chen frowned. The short man noticed that someone could actually contend with his strength. So, he struggled vigorously and actually broke free! Su Chen immediately stepped forward and grabbed the robbers neck. Then, he pushed him onto the ground. Much more strength was needed to deal with him in comparison to an ordinary person. While the short man was struggling, Su Chen thought to himself, Im sure his strength is not something a normal human could achieve. This also confirmed his previous premonition that others had similar powers to him! Meanwhile, the other two robbers got scared after witnessing the scene and fled. Brother, lets talk this out. We can make a fortune together! The short man tried a different technique to save himself. Su Chen glanced at him. Then, he swung a violent punch at his head. That immediately knocked the short man unconscious. All the staff and customers began clapping their hands. Some of them even had tears in their eyes. Shortly after, the police arrived and took the robber away. Su Chen turned around and left the gold store. He quickly headed to the nearest car dealership. It was just as he had predicted. Other people had started to awaken their powers. Su Chen became even more alert! He needed to become stronger as soon as possible! Only then could he survive the disaster that was going to happen in a month! When he arrived at the car dealership, Su Chen did not say anything. He just picked a car, paid, and left! Without any hesitation, he headed towards Xiao Mei village! Chapter 20 - Searching for the True Image of the Village. Attacked by a One-Horned Hyena Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation It was not long before Su Chen arrived at Xiao Mei village. There were actually quite a number of houses in this area. They were all built on a small hill. Nonetheless, the atmosphere of the village was very strange. There were no people or animals around. It was so quiet that people may think no one lived here. There were also barely any birds in the sky. Sir, why are you here? An old man asked Su Chen as soon as he stepped out of his car. Su Chen looked at the old man. He was about fifty years old. The old man sat on a stone at the villages entrance. Next to him was a pile of rattan. He was weaving items like dustpans. There was also a little girl playing beside him. She looked about four or five years old and was chasing a small animal around. Su Chen continued to stare at the old man in front of him. His face was haggard and his limbs were thin, but his abdomen was abnormally swollen. There seemed to be a ball hidden under his clothes. Su Chen deduced that the old man had probably caught a strange disease caused by the radiation. Old man, I heard that theres an abandoned nuclear power plant nearby. Can you tell me the direction? Upon hearing Su Chen mention the nuclear power plant, fear flashed across the old mans eyes. Then, he raised his hand and pointed at a mountain behind the village. Go through the village and over that hill. Young man, what are you going to do there? The old man advised, Dont get too near. Its not safe. He continued anxiously, I used to work as a handyman in that nuclear power plant. Everything was fine until one day, the higher-ups fired everyone and shut the place down. Ever since then, the people and animals around here have all become abnormal. Look at my stomach. Even if I go to the hospital, nothing could be done. I just have to live with it. Basically, Im merely waiting for death. As he spoke, the old mans eyes dimmed. Big brother, dont you think my little rabbit is cute? The little girl interrupted the old man. This little girl looked no different from a normal child. She was also cute and well-behaved. However, when Su Chen observed carefully, he noticed that both of her ears were missing. The little girl raised a ball of white fur and showed it to Su Chen. He smiled and looked at the rabbit in the little girls hand. The rabbit also had no ears. Im positive the nuclear power plant is leaking. The nuclear radiation had caused the surrounding people to fall sick and animals to mutate. I have to be well prepared. Its important for me to check-in at the abandoned nuclear power plant. Su Chen thought to himself and instantly headed to the nuclear power plant. He went through the village and noticed that most of the houses were idle. The doors and windows were broken. Occasionally, he would pass by some houses with residents. However, they just looked at Su Chen with blank eyes. They had no reactions at all. This added to the strange atmosphere of the village. The fallen leaves on the mountain grounds were obviously different from regular leaves. They were rust-copper in color and showed no signs of decay, like fossils. The radiation had completely killed off all bacteria and the leaves would probably not rot for a thousand years. There were also mushrooms growing on the ground and they were equally strange. The mushrooms had many warts on them. Additionally, the spider webs on the trees were distorted. Unlike normal spider webs, these webs were big on one side and small on the other. The spiders had probably been affected by radiation as well to form these kinds of webs. In other words, there were probably mutated spiders around. Su Chen continued to move forward. Suddenly, he saw a long black strip. It was an eighty-inched long fish. As expected, even the waters had been affected by the nuclear leak. The fishes and shrimps had also begun to mutate. Meanwhile, in front of the nuclear power plant, there was a group of one-horned hyenas with green eyes. They were gnawing on a mutated wolf that was as big as an ox. These one-horned hyenas were not much bigger than normal hyenas. The most obvious difference was the sharp, dagger-like horns on their head. It was definitely caused by nuclear radiation. Blood spurted out from the mutant wolfs neck. Its body twitched before it finally died. The single-horned hyenas claws were extremely sharp. They could pierce through bones without much difficulty. Furthermore, their jaws were very strong and could even bite through steel! Soon, the mutated wolf was torn into pieces. It was a bloody mess. Then, only a pile of white bones remained. Just then, one of the one-horned hyenas noticed Su Chens presence. It immediately opened its mouth and let out a thunderous roar. Without any warning, It bared its sharp teeth and attempted to pounce on Su Chen. Another one-horned hyena let out a roar. It jumped up with its agile body and aimed its claws directly at Su Chens face. Su Chen could even see the glint on the hyenas claws. Before the one-horned hyenas could reach him, Su Chen dodged them. Simultaneously, the Thunder Blade in his hand brushed past the neck of one of the hyenas. It split into two. Bam! The one-horned hyena fell to the ground. Su Chen slightly sidestepped to avoid another attack and a second hyena fell to the ground. The hyena did not even see how Su Chen retaliated! Three, four, five. More and more one-horned hyenas fell one after another. Upon seeing this, the other hyenas stopped attacking. They turned around and fled back into the woods. Su Chen went through the forest and finally arrived at the outer area of the nuclear power plant. It was a quarantine zone. As far as he could see, the quarantine zone was quite large and deserted. The buildings near the edge of the quarantine zone were still in good condition. However, the further he went in, the more damaged the facilities were. The walls were falling apart. There were weeds growing everywhere because nobody maintained this place. Furthermore, the bones of small animals could still be seen sporadically. As for the paths leading to the nuclear power plant, they were blocked. There were also guards patrolling the intersections. Outside the quarantine zone, there was a large cemetery. It seemed that people still came here to pay their respects. Some flowers on the tombstones had yet to wither. Suddenly, Su Chen noticed something strange. Many black things were growing between the cemetery and quarantine zone. To be precise, they were gray mushrooms! Fungi! These fungi were full of melanin. They could absorb radioactive components and convert them into nutrients. The more it absorbed, the darker its color. It could also reproduce faster. It seemed that the fungi outside the quarantine zone did not absorb too much radiation because their color was not gray yet. The closer they were to the leak, the darker the color of the fungi. Su Chen carefully looked around the periphery of the nuclear power plant. He needed to find a suitable entrance. Most importantly, he needed to get a nuclear radiation detector. It would help Su Chen find the core of the nuclear power plant in the shortest time possible. Su Chen turned around and activated his scamper skill. He quickly ran back to his car and returned to the city. This was all to look for a nuclear radiation detector.. Chapter 21 - Buy a Detector and Learn About the Truth of the Abandonment of the Nuclear Power Plant Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation When Su Chen returned to the hotel, he immediately turned on his computer and searched for relevant information about a nuclear radiation detector. After all, this was not something an everyday person would possess. There were only a few of them on sale online and it would take a few days to be delivered. That would take too much time. Su Chen could not afford to wait. After all, the end of the world was only a month away. Every day counts. Su Chen thought to himself, Since there was a nuclear power plant, the employees must have their own nuclear radiation detector. To them, it should be a common and necessary item. Perhaps they still kept them. Then, Su Chen posted his message on a specific trading platform. I urgently need to buy a nuclear radiation detector. Not long after, someone replied. I have one. The price is 25,000. No bargaining! Su Chen knew that a nuclear radiation detector was not cheap. However, twenty-five thousand dollars was really pushing it. Nonetheless, Su Chen immediately dialed the sellers number. Sir, Ill buy your device. Heres my address. Send it to me within half an hour. He said to the other end of the phone. The sellers heart went cold because Su Chen agreed so readily. I could have sold it at a higher price. This caused him to stammer. Su Chen noticed that the other party was hesitating. He knew that the seller must have felt that the price was too low and wanted to raise it. During such circumstances, time was the most precious thing while money was worthless. Su Chen did not want to waste any more of his time on this idiot. 50,000. Send it to the lobby of Gan Ting Hotel in half an hour. Su Chen instantly quoted another price before the other party could say anything. Yes sir. Ill deliver it right away. The seller hurriedly agreed. Through the phone, one could also feel him bowing his head. Twenty minutes passed. Su Chen was sitting on the sofa in the hotel lobby. Obviously, he was waiting for the seller. He looked coldly at the people outside the window. Among them, there should be quite many who have awakened their special abilities. In the future, things would become even more dangerous. For example, the short man with super strength could have easily gotten away with robbing the gold store if he was not there. The world was heading down a chaotic, violent, and bloody path! Su Chen felt the urgency of checking in more than ever. Sir, are you the one who wants to buy a nuclear radiation detector? A mans voice interrupted Su Chens thoughts. Su Chen looked up and saw a middle-aged man. He was holding a bag in his hand while smiling respectfully. Yes. Su Chen said coldly. Sir, what do you want this for? The man asked as he took out a yellow device from the bag. It had a square head, a handle, and a screen in front. Show me how to use it. Sir, you turn this device on like this said the man as he demonstrated to Su Chen. After the demonstration, he even boasted. I used to be the director of a nuclear power plant in the suburbs. Im familiar with these kinds of things. Do you know why the place was shut down? Su Chen asked. Since the person in front of him was once an internal worker of the nuclear power plant, Su Chen could use him to get more information. As the old saying goes, If you know the enemy and yourself, you will win the battle. When the man found out that Su Chen wanted to know more about the nuclear power plant. he narrowed his eyes and began hatching a plan. This rich man was just sitting in front of him. It was an opportunity to make easy money. He looked at Su Chen with a flattering smile. Sir, I know, but As he spoke, he gestured with two of his fingers, a clear sign of wanting more money. Su Chen smiled contemptuously. He thought to himself, The information provided by this man shouldnt be fake. Hes just a typical small fry who only cares about money. Again, money did not matter to Su Chen. He only cared about saving time. Ill add 10,000. Su Chen said coldly. When the middle-aged man heard the words ten thousand, he immediately smiled and bowed to Su Chen. Then, he leaned over, looked around, and whispered, Sir, there is actually a leak at that nuclear power plant! Su Chen was happy to hear that but obviously, he did not show it. So the reason for the shutdown was because of a nuclear leak? Wheres the approximate location of the leak? Su Chen asked. The middle-aged man drank a mouthful of water and continued, Its around the no. 3 reactor. That reactor is under the building with the highest entrance. Hey, why am I telling you this? Youre not thinking of going, are you? This realization stunned the middle-aged man. His eyes widened He looked at Su Chen, then at the nuclear radiation detector on the table. The turn of events caught him off guard and his jaw almost fell off. Sir, are you going to the abandoned nuclear power plant? The man asked in a surprised tone. On the day of the accident, I barely escaped from death. The tragic scene was something I will never forget for the rest of my life. He added while frowning, The cooling fluid leaked out, causing the temperature inside the reactor to rise rapidly. I reported this to the higher-ups and requested for safety measures to be taken because the consequences would be unimaginable. However, out of the two new leaders, one was full of guts while the other was self-righteous. They did not think it was necessary at all and undermined the seriousness of the situation. No matter what I said, it fell on deaf ears. At this point, the middle-aged man looked furious. The two stupid leaders actually asked the workers to repair the cracks in the pipeline even though the temperature in the reactor was getting higher and higher. In the end, before anything could be fixed, the pipeline exploded. Even though a lot of time had passed, the middle-aged man still felt fear whenever he talked about the incident. The cooling water that consists of radiation sprayed everywhere. Many workers instantly turned red and lost their lives! The government forbade this news from ever getting out to the public. Many years have passed since then, but the situation around that area is still very serious. The high radiation concentration will cause severe damage to the human body! Sir, I advise you not to go. If anything happens to you, I will feel guilty. The middle-aged man looked at Su Chen anxiously. However, Su Chen just got up and threw the agreed sum of money at him. The man was ecstatic. He quickly picked up the money and bowed to Su Chen. Meanwhile, in the nuclear power plant, there were three teenagers. They had snuck in there out of curiosity. Their small bodies allowed them to get through a hole in the fence next to the gate. Once they entered, the three teenagers felt as if they had just arrived at a new world. This place was nothing like they had ever seen. Hey, look over here. There are a bunch of unused coffee bags. Theres so much equipment in this room. They looked so advanced, said a teenager while touching the equipment. The adults described this place as terrifying, but theres really nothing much, said the older teenager. Weve been here for so long and have yet to see anything thats remotely dangerous. Thats right. The adults even said that there would be mutated animals. Another child echoed. I think they lied to us. They just didnt want us to come to such a fun place. One of the teenagers ran towards a pile of metal blocks. Look at all these shiny metal blocks here. Do you think theyll fetch a high price? The three teenagers had reached the central area of the nuclear power plant. It was an empty field in front of the building. Look at this big empty field. Do you think we play football here? Itll be so much fun. Lets go and take a look at that building. Maybe we can find some treasures. The teenagers treated this place like a playground. They walked around nonchalantly. In a corner not too far away, three pairs of blue eyes were watching at them.. Chapter 22 - The Teenagers Discover the Ultimate Werewolf Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The three teenagers approach the tallest building. Suddenly, three mutated wolves appeared from behind them. One of them growled. The other two slowly approached them. The mutated wolves formed a semi-circle. At the same time, one of the teenagers shoelaces happened to be untied. He squatted down to fix it. As he did that, the teenager saw the black figures from the corner of his eye. Upon a closer look, he was scared out of his wits. The mutated wolves were as big as cows. All of them had a fierce gaze. The teenager was so frightened that he could not even make a sound. Fortunately, he happened to be the oldest of the three and was able to stay calm. He would fight and resist before being eaten by the wolves. Finally, he managed to call out to his two companions in a low voice. There are wolves. Fall back. Ill count to three. Well run in the other direction. When the other two teenagers noticed the wolves, they almost fell to the ground. One of them said while sobbing, I Im afraid. Theres no point in being afraid. You can either run or get eaten. Choose one! The oldest teenager had regained his full composure. Are you guys ready? Run! ordered the older teenager. All three of them ran toward the gate with their full might. However, a mutated wolf immediately dashed in front of them. It blocked their way. The three teenagers legs trembled. Meanwhile, the mutated wolfs fur began to stand up like small steel thorns. Its eyes were ferocious and saliva was dripping from the corner of its mouth. Lets change direction. Follow my lead, said the older teenager. Run! The three teenagers changed direction. They did not get far as another mutated wolf blocked their path again. Strangely, the wolves only circled around them. They did not attack and just shrank their encirclement. In fact, it seemed like they were deliberately forcing the teenagers into the building behind. Lets go into this building! One of the teenagers shouted. The mutated wolves were getting close and there was no way out. So, they turned around and ran into the building behind them. On the outer wall of the building, there was a big red splotch. They were particularly eye-catching in the pile of gray buildings. The mutated wolves saw the teenagers enter the building, so they stopped chasing. Instead, they squatted in front of the building in an orderly manner. The three teenagers ran into the building and were in a daze. It was very messy inside as if the place had been bombed. Broken instruments were scattered all over the ground. Some of the walls had large holes in them. There was no glass in the windows and the frames were broken. The three teenagers noticed that the wolves were no longer chasing them, so they squatted on the floor and panted. They were slightly relieved. Lets see if theres another way out, said one of them in a low voice. I dont think there is. Based on what Ive seen from the outside, this building is not connected to the others, said the other teenager. The oldest teenager whispered, Shh, be quiet. Lets just go down and take a look at the basement. Perhaps that will lead to another building and we can find an exit. They tiptoed toward the basement. As they reached the stairs and were about to walk down, one of them suddenly stopped the rest while panicking and panting heavily. He was practically crying as he told his companions, Theres a giant werewolf! Indeed, at the corner of the basement, there was a giant werewolf with brown fur and red eyes. It was sitting on a high platform while chewing on some intestines with its bloodstained fangs. Moreover, it was continuously grunting. Compared to the mutated wolves outside, this werewolf was undoubtedly much larger. The ferocious werewolf smashed its head against the ceiling, causing it to almost collapse. Around its feet, there were bright red internal organs. There was thick blood everywhere and the smell was nauseating. The mutated wolves outside were just its lackeys. Their plan all along was to force the children into the building. The teenagers were their leaders food! Meanwhile, Su Chen had just arrived at the quarantine zone. It was late at night. The wolves were out and about. As soon as he entered the quarantine zone, Su Chen came across a few mutated wolves. He did not waste any time and instantly killed them. Once that was done, Su Chen quickly moved deeper into the abandoned nuclear power plant. Along the way, he noticed that the wolves footprints were appearing more frequently. There were also more corpses of small animals such as cats and dogs. Some of them only had bones left while others just died recently. Even though they were dead, their eyes were still clearly filled with misery. The surrounding buildings were already in ruins and the weeds had grown to the height of a person. There were also some strange vines that no one had ever seen before. The light was very dim, so it was quite difficult for Su Chen to observe his surroundings. Wolves always travel in packs. If one of their companions died, they would hunt down the perpetrator. More of them would also appear. With this in mind, Su Chen became even more vigilant. Suddenly, he heard a long howl. Su Chen could sense the wolves approaching. He quickly took out his Thunder Blade and was ready to fight. A pair of blue eyes the size of a fist kept flashing around the weeds. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Five large mutated wolves pounced on Su Chen. Fortunately, Su Chen managed to dodge their attacks and deal the fatal blow. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Three mutated wolves were beheaded. This was Su Chens way to warn the wolves. If they crossed him, this would be their fate. However, the mutated wolves did not seem to care at all. They threw themselves at Su Chen with all their might. Su Chen noticed that the wolves were mostly emerging from the same place. As he continued to dodge the wolves attacks, Su Chen also kept swinging his Thunder Blade. One, two, three. In a blink of an eye, more than twenty mutated wolves had been beheaded by him.. Chapter 23 - Ending the Wolf Pack Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The mutated wolves died one after another, but Su Chen was completely unharmed. They kept changing their formation to get an upper hand. The wolves circled around Su Chen, running both clockwise or counterclockwise. Those that were closer to Su Chen lowered their bodies. Their huge claws were ready to pounce him at any time. Suddenly, they jumped in from all directions at the same time. Su Chen dodged skillfully and killed all of them with his Thunder Blade. Not only did the mutated wolves have the advantage in terms of numbers, but they also possess a certain amount of intelligence. They would target Su Chens weak point and if they missed, they would quickly retreat. Another pack of mutated wolves attacked Su Chen from all directions with their sharp claws and teeth. They were relentless. The battle was intense. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! A circle was formed by the rapid rotation of the body. A blue light was emitting from the Thunder Blade. More and more mutated wolves corpses piled up. Blood was splattered everywhere. Heart-wrenching shrieks that made peoples hair stand could be heard! Many of the wolves had been eliminated and the rest stopped attacking. However, they kept baring their teeth and howling! They had no intention of retreating. Su Chen did not let down his guard just because the wolves had stopped attacking. Killing them was not a problem. If one attacked, he would kill it. If two attacked, he would kill both. However, the number of mutated wolves surrounding him was not dwindling. No matter how many he killed, it was not enough. If this continued, things would go south for him. He would be exhausted. Su Chen began thinking and took a few steps back. To avoid the wolves attack, Su Chen had to move quickly. Sometimes, he would jump and flip! When he landed on the ground, he would hear an echo. It was as if the ground below was hollow. Dong dong. Su Chen jumped a few more times to confirm his theory. The continuous jumping and landing of the wolves ironically helped as well. After verifying it a few times, Su Chen was confident that the space below was empty. He smiled faintly. Su Chen jumped around once again. He tried to get a better grasp of the underground space. Then, he decided on a position and stood there. The wolves surrounded Su Chen again. Stupid wolves, Ill send all of you to your doom. Su Chen pulled out his Thunder Blade and rushed towards the mutated wolves in front of him. The wolves also charged forward. After killing a few wolves, Su Chen moved clockwise around the inner circle. At the same time, he stabbed his Thunder Blade into the ground. Just as he was about to complete one circle, he quickly moved towards the center of the circle. After this series of actions ended, Su Chen suddenly stopped moving. He sat cross-legged and started to meditate calmly. There was still a smile on his face. The wolves observed him for a while. He was really not moving. They slowly narrowed the encirclement and got closer to Su Chen step by step. The mutated wolves licked their teeth and began drooling. Their deep blue eyes were staring at Su Chen intensely. They wanted to tear him apart as soon as possible! Just as the mutated wolves were about to bite Su Chen, he stood up and jumped with full force. The fragile space was unable to bear the weight. Crash! Along with a circled part of the ground, the mutated wolves fell down. Rumble. Following the rumbling sound, the wolves cries could be heard. Su Chen, who had tied a rope around his waist earlier, was floating in the air elegantly. He looked down. The hole was almost a hundred feet deep. This was probably an underground project that was abandoned. The wolves continued to howl miserably. Some of them tried to jump up but to no avail. Su Chen tightened the rope and landed safely above the hole. He could see the mutated wolves blue eyes flashing from below. Anyway, Su Chen quickly rushed to the periphery of the nuclear power plant. He saw a newly dug pit on the ground beside the gate. That made him suspicious. Without any hesitation, he put on his protective suit, took out his equipment, and adjusted the radiation monitor. He broke the lock on the door and entered the main area of the nuclear power plant. Although the building had been abandoned for many years, the exterior still looked relatively new. The whole building was gray in color. Two or three thick white pillars stood out. There was no sign of life in the surroundings, exuding a depressing atmosphere. As soon as he entered, Su Chen looked up and spotted the tallest building. There was a big red 3 on it. That was the number three reactor, where the nuclear leak happened. Su Chen quickly ran in that direction. He was about to arrive when he saw three huge figures. It was the mutated wolves. They were obediently lying at the entrance of the building like gatekeepers. As expected, the mutated wolves had turned the nuclear power plant into their den. In a way, it looked rather funny. Are they guarding something? Su Chen quickly killed them off and entered the building. Based on what the nuclear radiation detector seller said, the leakage should be under this building. Su Chen turned on the nuclear radiation detector and walked towards the basement. As soon as he arrived at the basement, he became puzzled. Instead of ferocious beasts, he saw three teenagers shivering in the corner. It was rather unexpected.. Chapter 24 - First Time Seeing a Giant Werewolf Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The three teenagers were crouching in a corner while holding their heads. They were so scared that they did not even notice Su Chen. It seemed like they wanted to cry, but dare not let out any noise. Why are you here? asked Su Chen while looking at the teenagers. His voice shocked them so much that they curled up into a ball. Their bodies were trembling intensely. Hey, relax. I wont hurt you. Su Chen said softly. Upon hearing that, the teenagers finally loosened up a little bit. The oldest teenager slowly raised up his head. In front of him was a tall and sturdy young man. He also had a kind face. Clearly, he was not a monster that would harm them. In fact, he was more like a savior who had come to rescue them. The teenager felt way more at ease. He tapped the other two teenagers who were beside him. They were still scared out of their wits. Get up. Look, someone has come to save us. The other two teenagers slowly raised their heads and looked at Su Chen. What are you guys doing here? Su Chen asked again. We came here because we were curious. However, things were completely out of our expectations. Not long after we entered, three wolves found and chased us. We could not avoid them no matter what. Since we had no choice, we ran into this building. But what we saw was It seemed like they were going to cry. One of the teenagers pointed into the basement. At the same time, an angry roar could be heard coming from that direction. There was also the sound of a heavy object smashing against the wall. That made the entire ground tremble. The three teenagers immediately hugged each other out of fright while sobbing. Im sure the beast inside is up to no good. Su Chen thought to himself. It was not a good idea to act rashly. First, he needed a better understanding of the situation before making any decisions. Su Chen squatted down and wrapped his arms around the teenagers. He said softly, Dont be afraid. Im here. Tell me, what did you see? Su Chen made the three teenagers feel safe. The oldest teenager came back to his senses. He looked at Su Chen and said in fear, I I saw a huge werewolf inside! It was much bigger than the wolves that chased us in. It was sitting on a high platform while eating some sort of corpse. Moreover, it was surrounded by internal organs. The ground was also covered in blood The oldest teenager was unable to speak any further and ended up vomiting. Su Chen patted his back and comforted him. Its okay. You dont have to be afraid. I wont let it hurt you. Upon hearing Su Chens words, the teenagers nodded frantically. How did you guys get in? We dug a hole beside the gate, replied one of the teenagers. Since Su Chen was around, he managed to find the courage to speak. Su Chen recalled the newly dug pit he saw before entering this place. It was indeed next to the main gate. He could not help but smile. These rascals were courting death. The teenagers were confused when they saw his smile. This was a life and death moment. How could this person still be in the mood to smile? Su Chen thought to himself, Ive already killed most of the mutated werewolves outside. However, leaving these teenagers by themselves is not a good idea. They might encounter other fierce beasts. Moreover, its already late. Things will only get more dangerous. Its better for them to stay here first. After Ive dealt with the werewolf, we can leave this place together. After making up his mind, Su Chen got up and looked around. He found a corner with a thick wall that was rather well hidden. Su Chen signaled the teenagers over. Then, he instructed, Stay here. Do not come out no matter what. Once Ive settled everything, Ill come for you guys. Again, do not come out no matter what, understand? No! Big brother, please dont go. Its too dangerous! When the teenagers heard that Su Chen was going to confront the giant werewolf, they got so scared that they almost wet their pants. They cried and begged Su Chen to stay. Su Chen comforted and patted them. Then, he got up and left. He walked into the basement. The three teenagers watched from behind in terror. All they could do was huddle together. Su Chen soon spotted the high platform. Based on what the teenagers said, this was where they saw the giant werewolf. However, the place was empty. There were only some scattered organs and blood on the floor. Su Chen walked deeper into the basement. The foul smell of blood in the air became stronger. It was almost unbearable. Meanwhile, the walls were covered with streaks of red or purple marks. Su Chen could feel some sticky liquid under his feet. From time to time, he would see some indistinguishable waste scattered all over the ground. They could be either human or animal remains. Su Chen tried his best to not step on them. Simultaneously, the numbers on the screen of the nuclear radiation detector in his hand kept increasing. It went from double digits to triple digits. The place where the giant werewolf was staying was probably the location of the nuclear leak. It must have mutated after absorbing the nuclear radiation energy, which was also the source of its power. The werewolf most likely had immense strength. However, this was not a problem for Su Chen. About twenty minutes passed. In the depths of the basement, a loud howl could be heard. Awoo! It was the giant werewolf. Crack. Crack. There were also the sounds of a machine crushing bones. The giant werewolf had not eaten any fresh meat today, thus, becoming extremely irritable. It grabbed a cows leg that had just been torn from the body and threw it. The leg hit a machine and the impact smashed it into pieces. However, the werewolf was still not satisfied. It grabbed the leg again. Using its giant claw, the werewolf began squeezing it. Blood instantly gushed out. The giant werewolf stretched out its long, barbed tongue and began licking its claw greedily. As for the machines and equipment around this place, they were all smashed into pieces. Everything had been torn apart. Even the thick steel walls had holes in them as if something had blasted through. There were also deep scratch marks. This was all done by the werewolf. Su Chen was only one wall away from the giant werewolf. He was preparing himself to face the beast. Even on the other side of the wall, he could hear the giant werewolfs loud breathing. There was also the sound of it licking its mouth. At first, Su Chen stayed quiet. He just took a quick peek to observe the space and environment. This place was relatively empty. There were only machine parts scattered on the ground along with some animal carcasses. However, there was a huge gate behind the werewolf. That gate should be the entrance to the number three reactor. Once he was ready, Su Chen appeared in front of the giant werewolf.. Chapter 25 - Killing the Giant Werewolf Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation As expected, the giant werewolf in front of Su Chen was the upgraded version of the mutated wolves. It was twice their size and dark gray in color. The werewolf had a brown mane on its head and its body was covered in steel fur. Moreover, its blood-red eyes were particularly prominent. The tips on its huge claws were more than four inches long. Each of them was extremely sharp. They were like daggers and emitted bursts of cold light. The sight of Su Chen stunned the werewolf. Then, it raised its head and roared into the skies. It looked like the werewolf was laughing maniacally. Finally, a human dared to face it. The giant werewolf was exceptionally excited. It raised its arms and shook them in the air as if it was cheering. Indeed, it was celebrating its new preys arrival. The werewolf casually threw away the cows leg that it was holding in its claws. After that, it stood up and straightened its body. Its fur was covered with blood and flesh. It bared its mouth, revealing its sharp teeth. Lastly, its blood-red eyes emitted a menacing atmosphere. Su Chen did not want to spend too much time dealing with the werewolf. He wanted to get rid of it as soon as possible. So, he took out his poison pistol right away. Su Chen did not give the giant werewolf a chance to react. Without any hesitation, he shot it. Although the werewolf was huge, it was also extremely agile and promptly dodged to the left. The poison bullet hit the werewolfs left arm. In an instant, the front half of the werewolfs arm emitted purple smoke. It appeared to be corroded. However, due to the werewolfs large size, the poison bullet did not affect its whole body. The werewolf raised its left forearm and looked. Almost immediately, it was angered. Roar! The werewolf let out a loud roar and landed on all fours. It wanted to tear Su Chen apart. It dashed toward Su Chen, but he dodged. The werewolf did not manage to cause any harm. However, its tail hit Su Chens hand when he was about to raise his pistol. Su Chens grip loosened. The poison pistol fell and slid to the corner of the wall. Upon seeing that Su Chen had lost his weapon, the werewolf lowered its guard. This was like a cat and mouse game. The werewolf did not want to directly kill and eat Su Chen. Instead, it felt like playing with him for a while. Unexpectedly, Su Chen took out the max-grade pistol. Bang! Bang! He fired two shots at the giant werewolf. Two bloody holes appeared on the werewolfs body. Purple blood oozed out. The giant werewolf merely shook it off. It did not seem to mind it much. Then, the werewolf changed into an attacking posture. It looked at Su Chen fiercely while breathing heavily. This is bad. Su Chen narrowed his eyes and thought to himself. He appeared to have no way of dealing with this giant werewolf. The best solution was probably to cut it into pieces. Decapitation would surely affirm its death. Upon thinking that, Su Chen took out the Thunder Blade. The muscles on his arms tensed up. The giant werewolf pounced on him, but he successfully dodged. Su Chen swung his blade but he accidentally tripped on an animals corpse. He missed the fatal blow and only managed to cut off the werewolfs tail. Purple liquid instantly gushed out from the remaining half of the werewolfs tail. Due to the loss of blood, the werewolf became sluggish. It crashed into the wall behind Su Chen. Bam! A crack appeared on the wall. The ground shook! Now, the werewolf was completely enraged! It let out a thunderous roar. Then, it pounced at Su Chen, wanting to bite him. Su Chen swung his blade again and cut the werewolf in half. The upper and lower halves of the werewolf were split! Although the werewolf was left without legs, it dashed forward using its front claws. It aimed to bite Su Chen again. Su Chen took a step back and picked up an eight-inch-long steel pipe from the ground. It was as thick as his wrist. He threw it at the werewolf. The steel pipe landed between the upper and lower jaw of the werewolfs bloody mouth. With that, the werewolf was unable to close its mouth. Su Chen quickly picked up the poison pistol from the corner of the wall. Then, he aimed at the werewolfs mouth and pulled the trigger. The werewolfs head began to corrode from inside out. Before long, it turned into a puddle of blood. You think you can beat me?! Su Chen had a ferocious expression on his face and he looked ruthless. Ptui! He spat at the werewolfs corpse. Its blood smelled really bad! Su Chen stepped on the werewolfs corpse and headed to the front door. The numbers on the nuclear radiation detector were off the charts. Su Chen used all his strength to open the door. Just as he took a step in, he heard the systems notification sound. Ding dong! You have successfully checked in at a nuclear power plant and obtained an air bomb! System, your rewards really come in a timely manner, dont they? Su Chen smiled faintly. How do I use this air bomb? Host, as long as you imagine it in your mind, you can compress the surrounding air. Then, aim for whichever target you want to attack. The air bomb will disperse and cause paralysis in a large area. Meanwhile, the three teenagers who were hiding had heard the loud roar of the werewolf. They had also felt the ground tremble. After that, everything fell silent. This caused them to panic. Why dont we run? The big brother who went in earlier is probably dead, said one of them weakly. If the monster comes out and sees us, well definitely die! But there are still wolves outside. Its dark now. If we go out, well still be eaten. The three teenagers were in a dilemma. Suddenly, they heard a voice. Hey, lets go. The teenagers looked up. It was Su Chen. He was completely unscathed. They were instantly overjoyed and jumped up in delight. All of them left the nuclear power plant safely. Subsequently, Su Chen drove back to the hotel. Ring ring! Su Chens phone rang. It was from an unfamiliar number. He frowned slightly and answered the call.. Chapter 26 - Locked in the Sea of Death” Desert Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Back at the hotel, Su Chen took a hot shower and threw away his clothes that were stained with wolves blood. The energy bars tasted fine, but I still need to eat something else. With that in mind, Su Chen turned on his phone. Ill order a massive takeout to treat myself. Once the order was placed, Su Chen waited for his food to arrive. He stood in front of the window and looked at the shining lights outside. It felt like he was in a movie and began reminiscing about the events that had happened these past few days. At the farm, he had rescued more than three thousand pigs that were trapped and the system gave him energy water. That was also his first encounter with the ferocious mutated wild boars. Luckily, he got out safely. After he checked in at the farm, he received the ultimate skiing skill. Thanks to the ultimate skiing skill and energy water, he could face an avalanche head-on. Thus, completing his check-in at the snowy mountains. For this, the system awarded him with the scamper skill. He followed the footprints of the wild boars and headed to their nest. Subsequently, he obtained the ability to communicate with animals. Su Chen used his new skill to save some police officers from a tiger. Then, he got the ultimate combat skill which would come in handy when he explored the abandoned gold mine. Additionally, he accidentally fell into a pit and successfully signed in at the wild boars hole. That gave him the max-grade pistol and he was able to deal with the gold-skinned wild boar, narrowly escaping death. Before he reached the gold mine, he was ambushed by a snow monster. However, he managed to immobilize it for some time. While exploring the gold mine. Su Chen shot a number of enormous rats. He also got away from some giant bats and mysterious plants. Completing the check-in at the gold mine gave him the ability to turn stones into gold. At the same time, he encountered a giant snake under a lake. Su Chen saved the civilians who were stuck by pushing the ice floes to the coast. This counted as a successful check-in at the lake and he received top-level swimming skills. He even dealt with a crashing plane, saving all the passengers. Of course, that was all thanks to mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Anyway, he gained top-notch piloting skills. Next, he signed up for the exploration team. They were going to search for treasures at the bottom of Boyang Lake. With his top-level swimming skills, he saved the leader and became even more of a hero! The Thunder Blade then came into the picture. Su Chen used it to fend off the giant beast beneath the waters and discovered a black hole! By completing his check-in at the Boyang Lake, he acquired a black hole protection shield. Shortly after, there was an explosion at a chemical factory. Su Chen found the source and encountered a wolf pack. Nonetheless, he managed to plug the hole and Thunder Blade displayed its power again! He stopped a second explosion from happening, solving a major crisis. A successful check-in at the dangerous chemical factory gave him a full-grade protective suit. After that, Su Chen ran into an unconscious woman. Upon learning more about the mutated wolves, he planned to go to the leaking nuclear power plant. Since he needed money to buy a car for traveling, he went to a gold store. There, a robbery took place. It was also where Su Chen met another human with special powers. This world was really not simple. The sense of danger kept rising. Anyway, once that was settled, Su Chen went to a village nearby the nuclear power plant. He came across some mutated one-horned hyenas, but they did not pose much of a problem because the Thunder Blade cut them up like vegetables. Su Chen went deep into the quarantine zone and confronted a large number of wolves. Fortunately, he outsmarted and quickly disposed of them. Furthermore, he killed their leader, the giant werewolf. Su Chen then found the leak and patched it. Simultaneously, he checked in at the nuclear power plant and attained the air bomb. Based on everything he had been through, Su Chen felt invincible. With his abilities, he could easily go to the top ten most fatal places in the country. For example, there was the Devils Valley, where people would enter but not leave. There was also a man-swallowing desert, an island full of poisonous snakes, and so on. If Su Chen wanted to become more powerful, he needed to pick the most perilous places to sign in. Time was scarce. Other people were also awakening their abilities. This world would just keep becoming more treacherous. Furthermore, he needed to collect more supplies before the apocalypses arrival. Ring! Ring! Su Chens cell phone suddenly rang. Hello? Sir, your takeout has arrived. Please pick them up at the hotel lobby. It was the delivery man. Su Chen quickly got dressed up and went downstairs. He went to the front desk, took his stuff, and was about to go upstairs again. However, he noticed two people sneaking around his car. They were also looking inside the hotel from time to time through the window. Su Chen calmly approached them from behind. He wondered what they were up to. There must be money in the bag at the back seat. One of them said to the other. The two of them took out a screwdriver and started to pry open the door. Hey! Su Chen shouted. Both of them jumped up in shock. Su Chen picked them up effortlessly, one in each hand. Brother, please spare us! We didnt know that this was your car. Yea, we havent done anything yet! The two were suspended in the air. They struggled and begged for mercy while crying. Su Chen raised his hand and threw them quite a distance. The two of them immediately got up and ran. One was obviously faster than the other. In fact, he was as fast as a leopard. As he ran, he got on all fours and further increased his speed. Another awakened human. Su Chen watched until the mans figure was out of sight. Then, he turned around and returned to the hotel. He took the takeout back to his room and turned on the television. While Su Chen was eating, something caught his attention. Our countrys expedition team discovered a 500-year-old sunken ship in the Ramakan Desert. Desert? Sunken ship? Su Chens eyes narrowed as he locked onto another check-in location.. Chapter 27 - Who Would Believe the News of a Sunken Ship in a Desert? Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The next morning, a ray of golden sunlight shone on Su Chens face. Su Chen slowly opened his eyes. He was in a daze when looked at the blue sky outside the window. Todays weather was exceptionally good. It was bright, but not dazzling. Due to this, Su Chens mood improved. It was as if the sunlight had washed away all the problems Su Chen got up and took a shower. Then, he made himself a cup of coffee. It was rare for him to be so relaxed. After drinking the coffee, his stomach began to growl. Although the energy bars did not taste back, Su Chens stomach protested. He wanted to eat other types of food. So, he got dressed up and went to a nearby shop. While having a good breakfast, he could also plan his schedule for the day. Not far from the hotel was a commercial street. On both sides of the street were all kinds of shops. They were open even though it was only early in the morning. The street was already bustling with people. Merchants were trying to attract customers by calling out what they were selling. It was very lively. Su Chen saw a steamed bun shop that was some distance away. The shop looked small, but there were more than a dozen customers queuing up. Furthermore, the place was very clean. Su Chen decided to have his breakfast there. He squeezed past the customers who were waiting at the door and found an empty table. Boss, what would you like to eat? Just as Su Chen sat down, the owner of the shop came over and greeted him warmly. We serve steamed buns, soy milk, fried dough sticks, and porridge, said the owner as he pointed to the wall. All the menu items were listed there along with their price. Su Chen looked at the wall. [ Steamed bun with cabbage filling C 2 dollars/one. Steamed bun with beef filling C 3 dollars/one. Purple rice porridge C 2 dollars/bowl ] Give me three steamed buns with beef filling and a bowl of porridge. Okay, please wait for a moment. Our steamed buns are the best on this street. Look at all the people who are lining up outside. They all wanted to buy some steamed buns. Anyway, your order will be here soon! The owner quickly left to prepare Su Chens food. Hey, have you watched the news recently? A 500-year-old sunken ship had been found in the desert. A young man said excitedly to another middle-aged man. They were sitting at a table next to Su Chen. A sunken ship in a desert. It sounds so far-fetched but also refreshing at the same time! Su Chen had seen this news on the television last night. In fact, the dessert was his next check-in point. However, the news did not elaborate much about the sunken ship. They did not even provide an image. Everything could just be a hoax. The headline was probably just to grab viewers attention. Anything for a higher rating. How could there be a sunken ship in the desert? Plus, it was supposedly five hundred years old. Anyone would doubt the authenticity of this content. However, if it was real, Su Chen would definitely receive a very generous reward when he checked in. Su Chen heard them talking about the ship again. So, he eavesdropped. After all, this was one way to get more information. How desperate is the news station? What an exaggerated lie! The young man said disdainfully. I would believe it if they found a thousand-year-old ancient city, a gold mine, or a dried corpse, but a ship boat in the desert? Are they serious?! The young man sneered. Even if its true, how did the ship get there? He questioned further and was no longer as excited as earlier. You know what? Im the one who actually sailed it there! The young man seemed to have composed himself. He even began to joke about the situation. As he spoke, he smiled at the middle-aged man beside him. The middle-aged man must have also seen the news. Since there was barely any concrete proof, he understood where the young man was coming from. That ship is real! The middle-aged man who had been silent all this time suddenly said firmly. Let me tell you The middle-aged man moved closer to the young man and was about to whisper something. Boss, here are your steamed buns and porridge! said the owner as he placed the food in front of Su Chen. He had also interrupted the middle-aged man. After the owner left, the middle-aged man composed himself and looked around. He leaned in to whisper to the young man again. That ship really exists. My brother is a professor from Beiping University and he specializes in the archaeology department. This is their most important discovery in recent decades. When my brother first told me about it, I didnt believe him either. I even wondered if he was possessed by the devil himself. He would not stop talking about the discovery and even started to write fantasy novels! I asked if there was really a sunken ship in the desert and he strongly reaffirmed it. He even sent me a picture of the sunken ship! As he spoke, the middle-aged man turned on his phone and showed the young man a picture. In the photo, there was a boundless desert. The tip of a freighter stood out. It was obviously corroded by wind and sand. Judging from the exposed part of the ship, at least two-thirds of the ships hull was still buried in the sand. Clearly, the ship was huge. So, this news was not an exaggeration at all. Su Chen was sure of it upon seeing the young mans surprised expression. Why is there so little information about the ship on the internet? The middle-aged looked left and right. Meanwhile, the young mans eyes widened. He could barely wait any longer. Before talking about the ship any further, the middle-aged man lowered his voice and said, You cant tell anyone what Ive told you today. I only divulge to you because we are close! The young man quickly nodded repeatedly. He could not contain his curiosity any longer. Brother, dont worry. Ill definitely keep it a secret! said the young man as he lifted the teapot and poured the middle-aged man a cup of tea. Since this ship is real, why is there barely any news about it? The young man was more impatient than ever. Because this ship has 3,600 tons of gold on it! The middle-aged man stretched out three of his fingers and stared at the young man with wide eyes. 3,600 tons of gold?! The young man cried out in surprise. Then, he instantly covered his mouth and looked around. The middle-aged man nodded. Yes, theres a ridiculous amount of gold on the ship. Thats why the news barely covered it. They were afraid someone would try to steal the countrys treasure. But such a big discovery cant be completely kept secret. So far, its just a piece of news posted online without any pictures. Nobody would believe it. After the middle-aged man said that, he ate his buns. The young man beside him seemed to be completely elated. On the other hand, Su Chen had also heard everything. The location of the sunken ship in the desert was definitely the next place he was going to sign in.. Chapter 28 - The Sea of Death Lives up to Its Name Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Su Chen had decided to check in at the desert where the ship sank. Of course, he was not after the tons of gold. For such a large ship to appear in the desert, something odd and dangerous must have happened. The ship probably got swept away by a tornado or it was at the bottom of the sea and this occurred due to the change in Earths crust. Perhaps it was teleported there by an unnatural force. There were plenty of possibilities, some that Su Chen could not even imagine. Anyway, if he successfully checked in, the reward should be very generous The sunken ship was in the Ramakan Desert. Although Su Chen knew this piece of information, the Ramakan Desert was still the largest desert in the country. It was thirty-six times bigger than Shanghai. Looking for a ship in that place would be equivalent to looking for a needle in a haystack. To prevent thieves from stealing the gold, the government had kept almost everything a secret. Thus, it was almost impossible to find the exact location of the ship. Suddenly, Su Chen remembered something the middle-aged man said. His brother was an archaeology professor from Beiping University. He had all the information about the sunken ship. Su Chen turned around and memorized the middle-aged mans appearance. Then, he smiled faintly. After Su Chen returned to the hotel, he immediately went online to look up information about Beiping University. Specifically, their archeology department. Various details about the professors were posted. One of the professors, Qin Dabing, caught Su Chens attention. He thought to himself, This person is definitely the middle-aged mans brother. They had the same distinct brows. In fact, they almost look identical. Su Chen even managed to find the middle-aged mans name. Qin Xiaoping. The internet was really amazing. One could find almost anything they wanted. Anyway, now that Su Chen had found the relevant professor, he could get the exact coordinates of the sunken ship from him. Since this was such a major archaeological discovery, various expeditions would surely be carried out to learn more about the situation. Besides, there was no way they would leave a sunken ship with three thousand and six hundred tons of gold lying around. Su Chen could attempt to join their archaeological team. It was not impossible. Su Chen also looked up some information about the Ramakan Desert. He needed to be prepared before going to the desert. The Ramakan Desert is the largest desert in the country. It is more than 600 miles long from east to west and about 250 miles wide from north to south. The desert covers an area of more than 200,000 square miles. Sandstorms often occur at this place. Strong winds can also blow up sand walls that are dozens of feet high. The sand dunes stretch across the desert. They often move because of the wind. As for the temperature, 150 Fahrenheit was the highest recorded so far. The difference between day and night is more than 100 Fahrenheit. Once, an expedition team that consisted of 20 people attempted to cross the desert. However, they encountered a hurricane and no one survived. Just by looking at the Ramakan Deserts introduction, one could feel its impending doom. The name Ramankan came from a minority language. It translated to Sea of Death. One would be faced with extreme heat, water shortage, and unpredictable weather if they were to go to the desert. However, these were nothing to Su Chen. The most important thing now was to get the exact coordinates of the sunken ship. A message on the website of the Department of Archaeology of Beiping University caught Su Chens attention. Professor Qin Dabing will be giving a lecture at 10 a.m today. It will be held in the lecture hall of [ Nine Dragon Hot Spring Hotel ], which is situated on the outskirts of the city. The main focus of this lecture is on the summary report of the archaeological work in Ramakan Desert. There will be relevant professionals from both domestic and foreign industries attending. Teachers and students who are interested can also sign up. Su Chen immediately looked at the time. If he rushed over now, he could still make it to the lecture. As long as he could meet Professor Qin, he would surely attain some useful information about the sunken ship. Without wasting any more time, Su Chen quickly drove to the Nine Dragon Hot Spring Hotel located in the western suburbs of the city. According to the report, Ramakan Desert is experiencing a huge sandstorm. Its the biggest one in the past 100 years! Su Chen had not driven far before he heard the broadcast from the cars radio. He looked up at the sky. Earlier, it was sunny and cloudless but now, it has turned gray. Su Chen was about two thousand and five hundred miles away from the Ramakan Desert. Even so, he could already smell the sandstorm from this distance. Clearly, it was a very powerful sandstorm. The air bomb I received yesterday should come in useful. Su Chen compressed the air around him to create a small safe space for himself. He could use the bomb to collide with the incoming sandstorm or he could directly activate the black hole shield. Additionally, he could absorb all the energy from the sandstorm. Either way, he would be unharmed. The broadcast continued, The sandstorm has formed a huge sand wall in the distance. Its sweeping through the plains at an extremely high speed. The villages that were hit are already covered in yellow sand. Its a disaster. Local residents have been promptly evacuated. According to experts, this sandstorm was triggered by several thunderstorms that happened in the area. Su Chen could not help but laugh. Pfft. Another expert. The airports in the surrounding cities have been closed. Civilians are advised to not leave their houses and take precautions. The dust produced by the sandstorm will take at least half a month to completely dissipate. At the same time, the citizens were causing an uproar online. D*mn, I thought this was a trailer for an upcoming doomsday movie. Youre telling me this is actually real?! If I hadnt seen it with my own eyes, I would have thought this was an SFX (TN: Special effects C usually visual. Illusions used in film, television, and entertainment). Ill be praying for the victims that got caught up in the sandstorm. Dont worry. Theyll be fine! Earth is trying to purge its viruses! This is what happens when people do not take care of mother nature [ smiling emoji ]. Shortly after, Su Chen arrived at the Nine Dragon Hot Spring Hotel. Professor Qins lecture would be held here.. Chapter 29 - Who Else Has the Skill to Fly a Plane? Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The Nine Dragon Hot Spring Hotel was the highest star-rated hotel in the city. Various conference rooms were provided as many important meetings were held here. Su Chen parked his car at the parking lot in front of the hotel. High-end hotels were really different. The cars in the parking lot all cost millions. Su Chens car was slightly inferior in comparison. Anyway, Su Chen took a look around. This hotel was built at the foot of a mountain. It was surrounded by greenery and there was a lake nearby. The scenery was beautiful. Indeed, this hotel was worthy of five stars. As soon as Su Chen entered the hotel lobby, he saw a big poster. [ Summary report of the archaeological work in Ramakan Desert C Qin Dabing. ] Su Chen followed the sign. Soon, he arrived at the second floor where the lecture was being held. People were already leaving the hall one after another. It was obvious that Professor Qin had finished his lecture. Luckily, Su Chen still had some time left. Professor Qin should not have left yet. As he looked around the corner, Su Chen saw a middle-aged man standing near the door. He approached him and the man was undeniably Professor Qin Dabing. Although Professor Qin was wearing glasses, his features were barely concealed. He looked very similar to the middle-aged man that Su Chen had seen in the steamed bun shop. They were about the same height, had the same face shape, and same eyes. Even the position of their dimples was the same. At the moment, only Professor Qin was left in the lecture hall. He was anxiously talking to someone on the phone. His forehead was covered in sweat. Su Chen wondered why he was so nervous. The sandstorm will pass tomorrow. There wont be any danger. By the way, the deposit to rent a plane was paid. Were setting off tomorrow. You have to come! Professor Qin was practically pleading. If there was another way, I wouldnt waste my time talking with you. Not just anyone would be willing to fly a plane to that desert. We spent a lot of money to hire you because youre experienced. Please, be the pilot for this trip. Everything is ready. Ive even announced that Ill be going there to do scientific research again. Professor Qin said helplessly. Our domestic and foreign counterparts have high hopes for me. Theyre all waiting for another report of the Ramakan Desert. Professor Qin, see you next week! A person said as he walked past Professor Qin. This made the professor even more anxious. Youre seriously not going?! This time, Professor Qin sounded a little angry. I told you, the sandstorm will pass tomorrow. Everythings fine! Professor Qin continued to speak a little longer on the phone. In the end, he said, Alright. Then, he hung up the phone while looking dejected. Su Chen could tell from Professor Qins expression that the other party probably did not agree to his request. Based on his conversation, Professor Qin was probably going to the desert tomorrow since he was arranging it. It most likely had something to do with the sunken ship. The person on the end of the phone was a pilot that the professor had hired for this expedition. However, he got scared of the sandstorm and refused to go in the end. Thus, Professor Qin was in a dilemma He had spread the news of the expedition to the entire industry. Unfortunately, the highly-paid pilot quit at the last minute. Professor Qin had landed himself in hot water. It was very difficult to find another experienced pilot in such a short time. Furthermore, most people would be put off by the sandstorm. Needless to say, Su Chen was the best candidate for this task. After all, he had obtained top-notch piloting skills from saving a crashing plane. In other words, he had the qualifications even though he never tested out his skill before. Su Chen trusted the system. His skill would not fail him. Meanwhile, Professor Qin was about to leave the lecture hall while looking depressed. Professor Qin, can I have a word with you? Su Qin called out. This stunned the professor. He turned around and saw the tall and dashing young man. Im busy right now. If you have any questions, Ill answer them another time. Professor Qin said impatiently. He thought Su Chen was a student from Beiping University and was too frustrated to entertain him. Professor Qin, Im sorry. I overheard your conversation just now. I want to tell you that I have experience and can be your pilot. Su Chen said firmly as he looked into the professors eyes. Professor Qin could not believe what he had just heard. His eyes widened. Young man, Im not in the mood to joke. Im not joking. This is my phone number. If you have made up your mind, just give me a call. Su Chen handed a card to the professor. His name and phone number were written on it. Professor Qin took the card and read it. Su Chen? He was confused. Then, he looked at the young man again. It did not look like he was joking at all. Professor Qin did not say anything. He put away the card and left the lecture hall. Su Chen followed suit and drove back to the city. He stopped at a store downtown to buy some gears that were needed to explore a desert. Professor Qin will definitely call me tonight! Chapter 30 - The Call That Came as Promised Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Su Chen was in the largest grocery store in the city. There were not many people around due to the sandstorm. So, the store was rather spacious and looked deserted. The walls were hung with all sorts of outdoor clothing. There were also two tents on display. A few employees were chatting among themselves. One of them saw Su Chen walk in. However, he did not show much enthusiasm and only glanced at him. Then, he continued chatting. Su Chen looked at the equipment in the shop and began thinking. I need a small shovel to dig the sand and some proper clothing. Although Su Chen had the protective suit, he needed to wear something normal over it. He also needed a pair of new shoes and a tent, since he would probably end up spending a night in the desert. While Su Chen was silently thinking about what to buy, three strong men entered the store. One of them was a burly man with a dragon tattoo on his hand. He shouted, Boss, we want to buy some equipment. Give us the best! His voice was so loud that it shocked the employees. The man appeared to be very imposing, so the employees dared not be negligent and quickly surrounded him. Sir, what do you want to buy? Clothes or tools? One of them asked in a clear tone. Were going to the desert! I dont know what we need. Ill let you guys handle it. We want the best, money is not a problem! said another man who was relatively shorter. This man looked ordinary and he was equally loud. Su Chen looked at them indifferently. He was not in a hurry, so he let them choose their equipment first. Since they were also going to the desert, Su Chen could roughly guess their purpose. It was probably related to the gold in the sunken ship. Besides, there was currently a sandstorm. Normally, people would stay indoors. Why else would they take the risk? It was all for money. This was nothing unusual. Although the government tried to prevent the news from spreading, it could not be completely stopped. If Su Chen had to guess, the middle-aged mans companion at the steamed bun shop probably could not keep his mouth shut. He definitely told a lot of people about the three thousand and six hundred tons of gold in the sunken ship. Of course, after telling everyone, he would add, Dont tell anyone, I only told you because were close. Just like that, this piece of news spread like wildfire. The national secret was out. Why are you going to the desert? Theres currently a sandstorm. The employee asked as he did not know anything. All three of the strong men looked at each other and smiled. To make a fortune. The employee still did not understand, but he dared not ask further. Anyway, the three strong men continued to talk among themselves. They looked extremely happy. It was as if they had already found the gold. Once they bought their equipment, they left the shop. Finally, the place was quiet again. Su Chen approached the employee and clearly listed out the items he wanted to buy. Once he got everything, Su Chen paid the bill and left. At the same time, he heard the employee muttering softly from behind. Why are they all buying desert equipment? Dont pry into others affairs! Another employee retorted. Then, the two of them laughed loudly. Su Chen returned to the hotel with a bunch of things. The hotel receptionist watched with a shocked expression as he entered the elevator. Meanwhile, Professor Qin was occupied at his home. He used all his connections and resources to look for a pilot that would fly him to the desert tomorrow. Old Wang, help me look for a pilot. I need to go to the Ramakan Desert tomorrow! Professor Qin called his friend. Ramakan Desert? Old Qin, that place is too dangerous. Ill ask around, but I cant guarantee anything. Youre giving me too little time. Li Chu, you know a lot of pilots. Please help me. Anyone will suffice. Director Wang, you have a lot of connections. Do you know anyone who can fly a plane? Time passed. No matter how hard he tried, he always got rejected. Either the pilots were afraid of the sandstorm or it was too short notice. Nothing would line up. Suddenly, Professor Qin remembered something. The young man he met at the lecture hall earlier! Thinking back, he did look pretty sincere. Perhaps he could ask him. Professor Qin found the card Su Chen gave him. He looked at it and pondered. Maybe I can ask him to go to the airport tomorrow and test his flying skills first. The airport is also filled with professional pilots. They can help me judge his abilities. If nothing goes wrong, then we can head to the Ramakan Desert. Professor Qin had no other choice. Ring! Ring! Just as Su Chen was about to eat, his phone rang. An unfamiliar local number was calling. A faint smile appeared on his face. It was most likely Professor Qin. He picked up the call. Hello! Is it Professor Qin? Professor Qin was stunned for a moment. He did not give his number to the young man. How did he know it was him? Yes. Mr. Su, how are you? Im Qin Dabing. We met earlier today. I called to ask about something. Is it true that youre willing to fly a plane to the desert? Of course. Its not a problem. Su Chen replied calmly. Okay. Lets meet at the north-south airport at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Bring your equipment. If possible, well set off to the Ramakan Desert. Professor Qin sounded really anxious. Su Chen could tell from the other end of the phone. Nonetheless, he was filled with joy and relief. Before Professor Qin hung up the call, he hastily added, Ill send you the coordinates later. See you tomorrow morning, Mr. Su! The call ended. Shortly after, Professor Qin sent the coordinates. Su Chen took a look. Supposedly, they were headed to the middle of the desert. This should be the location of the sunken ship. Su Chen went online and checked the surrounding environment. He wanted to be well prepared. Then, he packed his equipment and went to bed early. Tomorrow morning, he would set off to the north-south airport.. Chapter 31 - Take a Bus to the Airport and Getting Robbed Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Ding dong! This is an automatic check-in. You have obtained a portable space compression bag! It was early the next morning. Su Chen was woken up by the systems notification. He opened his eyes in a daze. There was a backpack in front of him. The size was smaller than the one he had bought from the store yesterday. At the outer layer of the backpack, there were a few small compartments. It looked no different from an ordinary backpack. Moreover, the color was a little disappointing. A man carrying a red backpack. Su Chen was not fond of that idea. On the other hand, he still did not know the backpacks functions. If it was extremely good, then he would just endure it. System, how does this backpack work? Su Chen asked in a puzzled tone. Host, this bag is a portable space compression bag. In other words, you can store an unlimited amount of things in it. No matter how many items are in there, the weight will not increase. Furthermore, you can take out something by just thinking about it. Ding dong! The systems voice faded. Su Chen was very pleased with the backpack. Since he was going to the desert, he had to bring a lot of equipment. They would not be easy to carry. This was exactly what he needed. Su Chen quickly got up. He put the tents, shovels, and bottles of water that he had bought yesterday into the backpack. It was as if the items were sucked into a black hole. They disappeared without a trace. However, as soon as Su Chen thought about them using his mind, they immediately appeared in his hands. After he had loaded the rest of his equipment, Su Chen picked up the backpack and carried it on his back to test its weight. Just as the system said, the weight stayed the same. It was not much heavier than carrying an ordinary empty backpack. Su Chen was extremely pleased. He looked at the time. There was still some time before his meetup with Professor Qin at ten oclock. Besides, the hotel he was staying in was not too far from the north-south airport. If he took the bus, he would reach in half an hour. Su Chen had no plans to drive to the airport himself. If he left his car unattended at the airport, it would certainly be stolen. Leaving the car in the hotel parking lot would be much safer. Su Chen did not care about the cost of the car. He just needed its functions and convenience. If his car was stolen, he would need to waste time buying another. For Su Chen, time was irreplaceable. Anyway, Su Chen turned on his phone to check the buss schedule. There was a bus right in front of the hotel that was heading to the north-south airport. Su Chen looked at the time. It was eight-thirty. If he took the bus now, he would reach the airport at around nine. I can familiarize myself with the environment and make some preparations in advance if I arrive early. Upon thinking that, Su Chen took his backpack and exited his room. The hotel receptionist looked in surprise as Su Chen walked out the front door with his red backpack. It was the morning rush hour. Most people were darting to their workplace. There were a lot of cars on the road. The place was bustling. Su Chen was going to take the bus on Route 355. It was just across the street from the hotel where Su Chen was staying. There were already a few people waiting anxiously for the bus. Without thinking about it, Su Chen joined the queue. Young man, how long have you been waiting here? Did you see the bus pass by? asked an old man. No, I just got here myself. Su Chen answered faintly. The white-haired old man looked about fifty years old. He seemed to be very nervous. Su Chen looked in the direction where the bus was supposedly coming from. In less than two minutes, the bus arrived. Everyone, line up before getting on. The conductor greeted the passengers and organized for them to get on the bus. Su Chen looked at the red bus. The big sign in front of it was particularly eye-catching. Again, this buss destination was the north-south airport. The airport was in the suburbs. Very few people went there. Besides the anxious old man, there was another young man. The old man was standing behind Su Chen. However, when the bus arrived, he immediately squeezed through even though the buss door was not fully opened yet. Then, he sat on the first seat in the front row. The young man was standing in front of Su Chen. When he got on, there were still plenty of empty seats. He walked to the last row and sat down. Finally, it was Su Chens turn to get on. He looked around the bus. Other than the young man, there was no one else in the last row. The young man was wearing a cap. Its brim was very low so his face could not be seen clearly. He was dressed in black and was also holding a big black bag in his arms. Most of the people sitting in front were the elderly. They were carrying a lot of things in big and small bags. Perhaps they were going to sell the goods they had bought from the city in the suburbs. Su Chen sat somewhere in the middle. The bus began its journey to the north-south airport. Since it would take about thirty minutes, there should be seven or eight stops in between. The first couple of stops were in the more prosperous urban areas. After that, the scenery outside the bus gradually became desolate. Su Chen closed his eyes to rest. He began thinking about what he would encounter in the desert and how he would deal with them. In case he needed more food and water, he could buy them from the airport and store them in his backpack. This really made his life easier. Su Chen could feel the bus passing through three stops. Since it would be another four or five stops until they reached the airport, he decided to take a nap. Dont move! I have a bomb in my hand! As Su Chen was about to fall asleep, he was awoken by a mans voice. What now? Dont waste my time.. Chapter 32 - Another Scene of Extortion Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Su Chen opened his eyes. It was the man wearing a black shirt from the back row. Currently, he was pointing a gun at the drivers head while holding the big black bag in his other hand. The bag was open. One could see there were wires and detonators inside. Keep driving to the north-south airport. Dont make any stops! The man demanded. Obviously, the driver was terrified and he dared not oppose the man. They continued to head in the direction of the north-south airport. Since his plan was not disrupted, Su Chen calmly turned his head and looked at the scenery outside. Meanwhile, all the passengers were in a frenzy. They did not know what to do. An old man almost had a heart attack. He hurriedly took out his medicine. However, because he was panicking, he lost grip of the medicine and they fell all over the floor. Two middle-aged women were crying and hugging each other. They dared not even look at the man in black. A woman was so emotional that she began crying and begging. Please, dont kill me. If you want money, Ill give it to you. Ill give you whatever you want! Here, take everything I have on me! As she spoke, she opened her bag. The man just glanced at her and said, Shut up! Dont make a sound! He added coldly, Youre not even worth robbing! Then, the man instructed the old man sitting in the front row to call the authorities. Call the authorities right now! Su Chen glanced at the man. He wanted to contact the authorities? What kind of operation is this? The person on the other end of the line answered with a clear voice. Hello, how may I help you? Put it on speaker! The man in black shouted. This scared the old man so much that he almost collapsed. His hand trembled as he pressed a button on the phone. The man shouted at the phone, Ive hijacked this bus and I have a bomb in my hand. There are about a dozen people here. If you want to save them, prepare one million dollars in cash immediately! Su Chen thought to himself, One million dollars in cash? This robber is so greedy. Put the money in a bag. Leave it next to the second and third garbage cans in the parking lot of the airport! Youd better not play tricks with me. If I dont see the cash by the time I get there, Ill blow up this bus! The man actually sounded excited. You have 20 minutes to prepare everything! So, this man had hijacked the bus to extort one million dollars from the authorities. People were really willing to do anything for money. How lawless. Dont get agitated. We agree to your request. The authorities replied to the man calmly. Once he heard that, the man hung up the call. Su Chen glared at him coldly. Why are robbers so arrogant nowadays? He even personally called the authorities. It seemed like the danger in this world had increased by another level. However, Su Chen was confident that the robber did not have the courage to die with the people on this bus. He was just boasting. After all, his goal was to get money. The people on this bus should be safe for the time being. They were still on their way to the north-south airport. Su Chen continued to observe the performance. He would come up with a solution once they reached their destination. Besides, Su Chen was curious What reward will the system give me for this? The person who answered the robbers call immediately found the location of the bus in question. Its the No. 355 bus heading to the north-south airport. Furthermore, while the robber was talking to the authorities, a brave man had recorded a video of the situation without anyone realizing it. He posted it on the internet and pleaded for help. Unsurprisingly, it caused an uproar. D*mn, look at the bomb. Itll be able to blow up more than ten buses into pieces! How many people are on the bus? Save them! The robber is demanding one million dollars! Will the authorities really pay?! If they did and the robber escaped, our country would become the biggest joke in the world! Even the robbers from a previous case had yet to be caught. One robbery after another. Theres no end to this! The public wanted to see how the authorities would deal with this. Without a doubt, this was a serious incident. Many police cars were already following the bus from afar. However, they could not get close. Innocent people would get hurt if the criminal was enraged. Shortly after, the bus arrived at the airport. Su Chen could see the planes on the airport runway. At the same time, this place was surrounded by police forces. Dozens of police cars blocked the intersections around the airport. Su Chen even spotted a few snipers on nearby buildings. I dont think the robber is an ordinary human. He must have awakened some kind of ability. Why else would he put himself into such a dangerous situation. The other two awakened humans that Su Chen encountered before had super strength and speed. That was pretty easy to handle. In fact, Su Chen defeated them in minutes. On the other hand, he had no idea what power this man possessed. Su Chen wanted to see what he was capable of. In the meantime, the bus had entered the airports parking lot. This airport was very small and so were most of the planes. There were not many vehicles in the parking lot either. From a distance, one could see a big black bag next to a few garbage cans. Park near those garbage cans! The man shouted at the driver. So far, everything was going his way. The bus stopped beside the garbage cans and the robber looked through one of the windows. He had a satisfied expression on his face. Despite that, he did not get off the bus immediately. Instead, he looked around and walked towards Su Chen. He pointed his gun at Su Chens head and said contemptuously, You, get off the bus with me! Su Chen smiled helplessly. He thought to himself, This bus is full of old, weak, and disabled people. Why did you pick me as a hostage? Its not my problem if you end up crying later. The bus stopped and the man was about to get off. All the other passengers felt a little more relieved. Still, they were terrified at the sight of his gun. However, Su Chen was acting as if nothing had happened. His behavior confused everyone. They were afraid that Su Chen would provoke the robber and implicate them. Supposedly, the robber wanted to kidnap a man and force him to be his designated driver. Once he shook off the authorities, he would leave him by the roadside. The bus driver was his best choice. Unfortunately, he was way too nervous and had passed out once they stopped at the airports parking lot. The robber did not have much choice. This bus was full of elderlies. Su Chen seemed like the only person who could drive. Thus, he took him as a hostage. Stop wasting time. Hurry up! Get off the bus! The robber yelled at Su Chen again. Su Chen remained calm. You can keep being haughty for now. Ill kill you once we get off this bus.. Chapter 33 - Once Again, He Was Worshipped by the Whole Nation Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Su Chen did not want to waste any more time. He stood up and walked towards the robber. A hundred ways to end this man popped up into his mind. Should I use my max-grade or poison pistol? Maybe the Thunder Blade But these methods are overkill. It would be hard to explain what had happened to the authorities. I think itll be best to use my bare hands and the fighting technique to finish him off. Before getting off the bus, the robber placed the bag of bombs in the arms of a frightened old woman. He patted the bag as he waved the remote control in his hands. Lets see if the authorities kept their promise. If not, this place will go boom! The robber made a gesture of a bomb exploding using his hand. This caused the old woman who was holding the bag to burst out crying. The other passengers were equally scared. They covered their heads and huddled together. Anyway, the robber and Su Chen got off the bus. Throughout the entire way, he pointed his gun at Su Chens head. When they got close to the bag, he reached out his other hand to grab it. Just as the man was about to lower his body, Su Chen grabbed his hand that was holding the gun and twisted it. He snatched the gun away and threw it aside. Then, he bent the criminals hand backward. The robber fell to the ground. He was stunned by Su Chens sudden attack. Although Su Chen was not bulky, he still had notable muscles. Not bad. I didnt expect him to be so strong. My arm feels like its about to be broken. The robber thought to himself. Su Chen almost crushed his hand. There was no room for any resistance. The robber tried to stand up, but he failed. Since Su Chen was only grabbing one of his arms, the man tried to struggle using his legs. This caused Su Chen to punch the back of his head. Su Chen was about to punch him again but the robber could not even withstand the first punch and fainted. Upon seeing that, Su Chen got up and patted away the dust on his body. Tsk! His clothes were dirtied by this little thief. This robber actually had awakened a speedy kick skill. However, before he could use it, he was rendered useless by Su Chen. As Su Chen shook his head helplessly, he suddenly remembered that he had left his backpack on the bus. He quickly went to retrieve it. Once Su Chen got on the bus, the passengers were looking at him as if he was a hero. Young man, youre amazing! You subdued that robber with just one punch! An old man even gave Su Chen a thumbs up. Young man, thank you for saving us! Here, take these peanuts! said an old woman as she shoved a pack of peanuts at Su Chen. Young man, your skills are impressive! All the passengers were praising Su Chen. They had seen what happened through the buss windows. At this moment, Su Chen was like a god to them. Shortly after, the authorities surrounded them. They took away the bag of bombs from the old woman and detained the criminal. Of course, they also expressed their gratitude to Su Chen. A video of Su Chen beating up the robber was uploaded onto the internet. It was done by the same man who had posted the first video. Wow, hes so brave! That robber is pathetic. He cant even put up a fight! The authorities can barely handle anything. Yet, this man is doing everything by himself. Oh my God, look at his body. Its perfect! I want to peel an apple for him. Hey, stop focusing on the handsome man. Answer me, why are there so many horrible things happening recently? Su Chen had just gotten off the bus when he suddenly heard a mechanical sound. Ding dong! You have successfully checked in at the scene of a hijacking. Your reward is 100 cans of beef! Theyll be stored in your portable space compression bag. A faint smile appeared on Su Chens face. Those canned beef were exactly what he needed. Su Chen checked the time. Thanks to the robber, the driver of the bus did not make the usual stops. He had arrived at the airport earlier than expected. Su Chen looked around. The skies were cloudless. It was perfect for flying. There were one or two planes taking off and landing on the runway. The waiting room was opposite the parking lot on the second floor. It was rather small. Almost no one was there. In a corner of the waiting room, there was an office with a couple of staff members. It seemed like they did not have much work to do. This was not unexpected. Renting a plane was not a common occurrence. After passing through the departure hall, Su Chen arrived at a large empty field made of tarmac. He wondered which plane he was going to fly. As far as he could see, there were about four or five planes. Some of the planes were so small that only four people would fit in. A middle-aged man who looked like a staff saw Su Chen strolling around the place. He walked over to him and asked, Sir, do you want to rent a plane? Su Chen just smiled. The cost of renting our planes is relatively expensive. If you want to rent a plane, you can go to the office inside and have a staff member assist you. Su Chen did not respond and just turned around. He walked towards the airports waiting room. As soon as he entered the waiting room, he saw two men. One old and one young. They were holding their phones while discussing something. Su Chen took a closer look and one of them was actually Professor Qin. The young man next to him was probably his assistant. It was highly likely that the professor would bring him along for the expedition. Mr. Su, youre here! Professor Qin greeted Su Chen excitedly. Mr. Su, have you seen this? There was a man who beat up a robber with his bare hands. It turns out, this was what the professor and his assistant were discussing. The video of Su Chen beating up the criminal had gone viral. However, only Su Chens back was filmed. Thus, Professor Qin did not realize the hero in the video was actually Su Chen. Suddenly, something caught the professors eyes. He was stunned. The clothes Su Chen was wearing were the same as the person in the video. Professor Qin took a closer look at Su Chen before asking, Mr. Su, is it you in the video? Yes professor, its him! The assistant exclaimed. He had also come to the same realization. Any distrust Professor Qin had towards Su Chen completely disappeared. In fact, he felt like worshiping him. The professor felt blessed. Su Chen was basically a pilot and a bodyguard. He felt safe around him. Professor Qin, which plane are we using? Su Chen asked.. Chapter 34 - Even Renting a Plane Is Suffocating? Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Professor Qin snapped back to reality after hearing Su Chens question. Oh, right! Mr. Su, look over there. Its the yellow one located in the middle. Su Chen looked in the direction Professor Qin was pointing. There was indeed a yellow plane between two larger planes. The wings of the plane were more than fifteen feet long and less than two inches thick. There was also a propeller at the front of the plane. Judging from the appearance of the plane, it looked quite old. Professor Qins assistant ran to the side of the plane to take a look. It was his first time flying in such a small plane. He seemed very excited. One of the staff from the leasing company came over and said, Professor Qin, the plane you rented has been adjusted. Feel free to go on a test drive. Okay. Mr. Su, please go ahead. Su Chen followed the staff to the interior of the plane without any hesitation. The passenger cabin only had two seats, one on the left and one on the right. As for the cockpit, it also had two seats. One for the pilot and the other for the co-pilot. This plane could be operated without a co-pilot. Just one pilot would suffice. Su Chen sat on the pilots seat. He immediately knew what the instruments and buttons were used for, along with the procedures of operating the plane. All the steps were clear in his mind. It was as if he had been flying planes for more than ten years. To SuChen, this felt no different from driving a car. The system did not deceive me. Everything related to piloting a plane had been automatically loaded into Su Chens brain. Mr. Su, this is the pilot from the rental company. He will be your co-pilot for one round. If you have any questions, feel free to ask him. If you pass the evaluation, you can fly this plane. The staff member rambled on for quite some time. Meanwhile, Su Chen was ready for take-off. Everything was prepared. Professor Qin was also looking forward to the results. He waited to see Su Chens plane soar up into the skies. Soon, Su Chen got the approval to set off. Su Chen skillfully operated the plane. The rental companys pilot was even stunned by his abilities. Sir, what airline did you work for? He asked with a look of admiration on his face. Su Chen did not answer and just said, Sit tight. Were taking off. He pulled up the booster rod and accelerated. The plane flew into the skies. This feels so much better than driving. The plane was small, so it was not very visible in the vast sky. It looked more like a yellow bird. At first, Su Chen let the plane fly straight up. After it reached a certain height, he circled around the skies twice. This was basically a flying stunt. The co-pilot tightened his grip on the handrail. Clearly, he was extremely nervous. Sir, slow down. Professor Qin looked overjoyed. He admired Su Chens piloting skills. Im really lucky to have met him. After all, Su Chen was the answer to all of his problems. Professor Qin, our boss is looking for you. A staff member said to the professor, interrupting his thoughts. Professor Qin hesitated for a moment before following the staff to his bosss office. Professor Qin, please go in. Boss Bai is waiting for you. As the staff member spoke, he gestured for the professor to enter the bosss office. Inside the office, there was a fat man wearing a pair of black-rimmed glasses and overalls. He sat behind a large desk and was waiting for Professor Qins arrival. This mans figure was a stark contrast to the desk. Imagine a cuboid with half a ball on it. Anyway, he deliberately straightened his body once he saw the professor as if he wanted to appear taller. Alas, it was pointless. Boss Bai, whats the matter? The pilot Ive found this time is very skilled. Once he lands, we can proceed with the rest as intended. Professor Qin, dont worry. Im not questioning the skills of the pilot youve found. As the boss spoke, he handed his phone to the professor. Professor Qin, take a look at the news on the phone. There was an article about the Ramakan Desert. Actually, it was more of a warning. Apparently, a major geological disaster would happen there in the near future. Professor Qin, if I remember correctly, youre renting this plane to go to the Ramakan Desert, right? Based on the article, there may be earthquakes happening at that place due to the movement of the Earths crust. Hurricanes are also likely to occur. Furthermore, there was a sandstorm yesterday. Boss Bai had a pained expression on his face. He continued, A friend of mine even said that thousands of poisonous scorpions would appear out of nowhere! The local situation is much more serious than whats reported on the news! Professor Qin, that place is too dangerous! said Boss Bai in fear. You understand where Im coming from, right? Forgive me. I wont be able to rent you the plane. Ill return the deposit and even double it. Boss Bai said firmly. If the plane got into an accident due to a natural disaster, the insurance company wont cover the loss. Its just not worth it! The risk is too huge for such little earnings. What Boss Bai said were facts. Even Professor Qin was unable to retort. Professor Qin, I know you desperately need the plane, but I cant help you! After saying that, Boss Bai sighed. In the end, he was also losing out on business. Professor Qin wanted to interrupt and say something. However, Boss Bai waved his hand dismissively. Xiao Li, refund Professor Qins deposit. Double the amount.. Chapter 35 - 20 Million Dollars in One Phone Call! Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Professor Qin looked at Boss Bai. He wanted to say something but stopped himself. The fear in Boss Bais eyes when he talked about the earthquakes, hurricanes, and poisonous scorpions was real. No matter what, Boss Bai would not rent his plane to him. Professor Qin walked out of Boss Bais office dejectedly. The previous pilot he hired at a high price pulled out because he was afraid of the sandstorm. Even after using all his connections, he could not find a replacement pilot. Fortunately, he met Su Chen. Not only did the young man have impressive skills, but he was also brave and made others feel safe. Bringing him along for the expedition was ideal. He would surely be an asset. The professors heart was filled with joy. He thought things were finally going smoothly. Unexpectedly, he ran into another wall. The leasing company had refused to rent him a plane because of the current danger in the Ramakan Desert. Furthermore, the whole internet had been making a big fuss out of the situation. There were also bizarre statements of people spotting mutated species. Due to how abnormal things had been, that may not be a complete lie. Some even said that an alien invasion would occur. As an archaeologist, Professor Qin naturally did not believe those claims. However, the public had a different opinion. Additionally, all kinds of disaster videos flooded the internet. Some of them were obviously made up to gain popularity or scare people. Despite that, there would always be gullible people. Basically, this was a complicated matter. Professor Qin was completely exhausted. In fact, he almost gave up on the expedition. Maybe I should just go back and work for the travel industry again. I guess I have to announce the cancellation of this scientific expedition. So be it. On the other hand, Su Chen had just landed the plane. The feeling of flying in the sky was still pretty good. Naturally, Su Chen received full marks and passed the assessment. Sir, with your skills, you must have been a fighter jet pilot, right? The co-pilot immediately complimented Su Chen once the assessment was over. However, just as he finished speaking, he vomited! It was because Su Chen had spun the plane too much. That made him dizzy and nauseous. Meanwhile, Su Chen remained indifferent. He did not feel uncomfortable at all and had already completely adapted to it. The trip to the desert would definitely not be a problem. Su Chen was thinking of urging Professor Qin to quickly pack his things so they could set off as soon as possible. At that moment, Professor Qin walked out of the office with a solemn expression on his face. Before Su Chen could ask anything, Professor Qin said, Mr. Su, Im sorry to have made you come all this way for nothing. Lets pack up. Were not going to the desert. The boss of the leasing company thinks that the place were going to is too dangerous. Hes not renting us the plane. Su Chen could have guessed this based on Professor Qins expression. Even the leasing company was causing them problems. However, this was not a problem for Su Chen. They wont rent us a plane? Thats not a problem. Ill just buy it. Upon thinking that, Su Chen said to the professor, Professor Qin, wait here for a moment, Then, he went to a corner where there was no one and made a phone call. Hello, Xiao Lee? Take the required gold bars and transfer the 20 million dollars to my account. Get it done in ten minutes. Su Chen said in an aloof manner. Okay, Boss Su. Please wait a moment. Ll get it done right away! Although Su Chens attitude was cold, the person on the other end of the phone sounded overjoyed. Apparently, in addition to buying the necessary equipment yesterday, Su Chen had used his skill of turning stone into gold to produce a lot of gold bars. He stored them all in the gold store and made an agreement with the owner to exchange the gold bars for money whenever he wanted. The price would be according to whatever gold was worth that day. If Su Chen did not want to exchange the gold bars for money, he could also retrieve them at any time. Of course, he also had to pay a small storage fee. The owner of the gold store was elated. There were tons of gold in his shop. If Su Chen exchanged them for cash casually just like the current situation, he would earn a large sum of money. Basically, business was booming! Su Chen hung up the call after less than two minutes. Before long, his phone rang. Ding dong, you have received 20 million dollars! A faint smile appeared on his face. This is really efficient. Su Chen walked back to Professor Qin who was busy sighing with his assistant. He said, Professor Qin, go and sit in the departure lounge first. Ill talk to the boss of the rental company. Professor Qin tried to dissuade Su Chen, but it was pointless. Su Chen was already heading to Boss Bais office. At the same time, Boss Bai noticed that Professor Qin and his group had yet to leave. Moreover, Su Chen was walking towards his office. He thought that the young man was coming to persuade him to rent the plane. I dont have time for this. Boss Bai did not want Su Chen to even enter his office, so he got up and went to close the door. He also kept his grip on the door handle. Shortly after, he heard Su Chens voice. Boss, can you give me a price for your plane? Su Chen did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point. Boss Bai did not expect this and was completely taken aback. He was at a loss for words. Regardless, he opened the door. The young man was standing right in front of him. Since Su Chen was way taller, he had to literally look down at the fat man and wait for his reply. Boss Bai finally came back to his senses. He said to Su Chen in disdain, Sir, stop joking. This is a plane, not a car! If you want to buy a car, go out and turn left. Theres a car dealership nearby. They sell both cheap and expensive cars. Im a little busy right now. Sorry! Then, Boss Bai narrowed his eyes and looked at Su Chen. He raised his hand and took a puff off the cigar in his hand. The one I tested earlier was a little old and unsafe. The blue plane next to it seems better. Name your price! Su Chen did not want to waste any more time than necessary.. Chapter 36 - Buying a Plane Is Like Buying a Cabbage Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Boss Bai was about to call his employee to chase Su Chen away. However, after hearing what the young man said, he was completely taken aback. Su Chen did not look like he was joking. Boss Bai tilted his head and thought for a moment. It was not like he would lose anything if he told Su Chen the price. Moreover, if Su Chen was stupid enough to buy the plane, he would actually make a profit. Boss, hurry up. We need to set off! Su Chen said impatiently. Fifteen million! Since Professor Qin is an old customer of mine, Ill give you a discount. Fourteen million. After saying that, Boss Bai felt delighted. The price he quoted was obviously higher than the planes original cost. Furthermore, he had rented this plane throughout the years. It had already earned him a lot of money. He still had other planes for leasing, but they were all bought with loans. If this rich person in front of him could really buy the plane for fifteen million, then he would earn a lot of money. The more Boss Bai thought about this, the happier he became. His expression was plastered throughout his face. I dont need the discount. Fifteen million is fine. Settle the transfer of ownership in ten minutes and fill up the planes fuel tank. We need to take off right away. Su Chen said calmly. Upon hearing that, Boss Bai smiled from ear to ear. He had seen plenty of rich people before, but none of them were as rich as Su Chen. This man bought a plane as if he was buying a cabbage. So, Boss Bai quickly nodded. He also bowed as he invited Su Chen into his office. Boss Bai made some tea for the young man. Then, he immediately instructed his employee to complete the transfer of ownership. Once that was done, he handed the papers to Su Chen. It took exactly eight minutes to finish everything. Su Chen did not hesitate when he picked up his phone and scanned the QR code (TN: a machine-readable optical label that contains information about the item to which it is attached) on Boss Bais desk. In less than two seconds, Boss Bai heard a notification sound coming from his phone. Receive payment: 15 million dollars. Boss Bai was overjoyed. Professor Qin, who was sitting in the waiting hall outside, caught a brief glimpse of the scene. The boss treated him coldly earlier but now, he looked like a completely different person. Once everything was settled, Boss Bai bowed again and sent Su Chen out of his office. Su Chen walked towards Professor Qin, who looked very confused. Professor Qin, we can set off for the desert. The boss agreed to rent the plane to us? Professor Qin asked in a surprised tone. At the same time, he gave him a thumbs up. He thought that Su Chen had somehow managed to convince the boss. Professor Qin eagerly called his assistant. They were about to load their equipment onto the small yellow plane. There were big and small bags. Professor Qin, not that one. Its this plane, said Su Chen as he stood beside the blue aircraft. Professor Qin was stunned at first, but that turned into delight. He and his assistant ran toward the blue plane happily. Not only did he convince Boss Bai to rent us a plane, but he even managed to get a better one. What a capable man! Professor Qin chose to rent the yellow plane because it was cheaper than the blue plane. After all, his budget was limited. However, it did not really matter. All he cared about was getting to the desert. Professor Qin and his assistant carried their equipment to the blue plane excitedly. Slow down. There are fragile instruments in that bag. Dont break them! The assistant was not being very careful, so the professor scolded him harshly. This scene embarrassed him. He turned around and gave Su Chen an apologetic smile. Su Chen looked at their bags of different sizes and thought to himself, If I had bought the small yellow plane, these things might not fit in. He shook his head helplessly. Mr. Su, you only brought along this red backpack? The assistant asked in astonishment. From the looks of it, the backpack could only hold a few pieces of clothes. In fact, there did not seem to be anything in it at all. Su Chen only smiled. I know that youre not a professional, but you should have prepared better in advance. After all, were going to the desert. Look, the professor and I even brought five pairs of protective glasses. We also have various equipment and extra clothing. The assistant added, In the desert, the most important things are food and water. Mr. Su, look at that big blue bag. It contains compressed biscuits. If we cant find any food in the desert, well have to rely on them to survive. Anyway, if you dont have any food, we can share some with you. But we didnt bring much, the assistant immediately went back on his words. You probably did not expect all of this. Im really worried after looking at your belongings. The assistant shook his head as he spoke. It doesnt matter. Were professionals. If we encounter problems, well just solve them. Professor Qin interrupted. In the assistants eyes, Su Chen basically did not prepare anything. He was just a regular civilian who tagged along to watch the show. Sharing their food and water with him was probably unavoidable. Regardless, once everything had been loaded up, they boarded the plane. This plane was much more luxurious than the one Su Chen had flown before, There were five seats in the passengers cabin. Two at the front, two in the middle, and one at the back. Additionally, there was a small table between the seats. These seats looked like they were made for first-class cabins on larger planes. In short, they were luxurious and comfortable. The assistant looked at the plane. It was several grades higher than the previous one. He touched it and felt thrilled. Anyway, he chose to sit at the seat on the right side of the first row. As for the cockpit, it was similar to the previous plane. There were two seats. Su Chen sat on the captains seat while Professor Qin was on the co-pilots seat. Are you ready? Im about to take off. Su Chen turned around and looked at the assistant who was shaking in excitement. Fasten your seatbelts! After Su Chen said that, he skillfully operated the plane. Everything went smoothly. Professor Qin could not help but admire Su Chen. However, he kept quiet because he did not want to disturb the young man. The plane ran on the runway for a while. Then, Su Chen pushed the booster rod and it took off from the ground. Boss Bai was watching from the side. So rich and talented! He exclaimed.. Chapter 37 - Giant Waves of Black Worms in the Desert Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The weather was good. There were only a few clouds in the sky. Everything was visible. The plane was flying at high speed. It looked like a big blue bird soaring the skies. Su Chen looked at the planes dashboard. Specifically, at the needle that indicates how much fuel was left. He began calculating in his heart and said out loud, Our destination is Salt Lake City Airport, which is closest to the Ramakan Desert. If nothing goes wrong, itll take about seven to eight hours. Were expected to land around eight or nine oclock in the evening. Well take a short rest in Salt Lake City and set off for the desert tomorrow morning. Okay, Mr. Su. Your arrangement works. Professor Qin replied while admiring the scenery through the window. Then, the professor took out a map. There was a big red mark on it. That was probably the location of the sunken ship. At the same time, the planes altitude increased. Su Chen tilted his head and looked outside. The houses in the surrounding area had become the size of matchboxes and the cars on the road were as small as ants. In fact, the whole city could be seen clearly. Su Chen could not help but sigh Everything looked so peaceful. However, there were more hidden dangers than one would expect. Not long after, the plane flew through the stratosphere and stabilized. The atmosphere in the cabin got a little better. Mr. Su, what if we encounter a sandstorm or hurricane in the desert? Are you afraid? asked the assistant. Su Chen did not reply. He merely smiled. Even if we encounter a sandstorm, it wont be a problem! The professor and I have brought the most advanced equipment. Well be able to protect ourselves and hide somewhere until things calmed down. The sandstorm wont be able to do anything to us! Since Su Chen did not respond, the assistant continued to talk to himself. He was trying to show off his professionalism. No matter what situation we encounter, well be able to deal with it. Su Chen was indifferent. He thought to himself, This newborn calf is acting like a tiger. Little assistant, when you encounter fierce beasts and anomalies, dont cry. The journey went smoothly. Professor Qin and the assistant fell asleep. Finally, Su Chen did not have to listen to the assistant anymore. He began to think about the situations he would encounter in the desert. Based on what had happened recently, the Ramakan Desert would most likely be more dangerous than expected. There were some shocking videos that had gone viral online. Contrary to what the professor claimed, they were definitely not edited. With his current equipment, Su Chen would not have a problem facing these exotic beasts. However, he lacked the means of transportation in the desert. Once they arrived at Salt Lake City, he needed to rent an SUV (TN: A powerful vehicle that can be driven over rough ground). That way, it would be much more convenient to move around As Su Chen continued to think about it, he increased the planes speed. The vast desert was a deathly sea of sand. One would certainly experience heat waves. It would feel as if they were consumed by flames. The boundless desert could easily make anyone feel powerless and despair. Anyway, a worn-out ship somehow ended up in the middle of the desert. It was particularly conspicuous. Supposedly, this ship sank five hundred years ago. There was a group of camels near the ship. It looked like there were about thirty of them. Due to yesterdays sandstorm, a small oasis in the desert was completely buried. Originally, it was where the camels lived. Thus, they had no choice but to look for a new safe haven. The camels had to find another source of water in the desert. There was a small camel in the group. It fell behind due to exhaustion. The other camels silhouettes gradually became smaller and smaller. Unfortunately, the small camel was unable to catch up. So, it went to a nearby sand dune. The little camel hoped that it could get a better view of the desert. Perhaps it could find some plants nearby. The little camel climbed up the sand dune with great difficulty. Then, it spotted a small patch of plants. They were not too far away. Oddly, there was a pile of raised wooden frames beside the plants. Those wooden frames really stood out in the vast desert. The raised wooden frames were actually the prow of the sunken ship. After looking around, the little camel could only see sand. It did not have much of a choice. Hence, the little camel struggled towards the small patch of plants. It was only a short distance away from the plants when suddenly, tens of thousands of small black insects emerged from inside the sunken ship. These insects looked like cockroaches, though they were smaller. Due to their sheer volume, they formed a black wave and rushed towards the little camel. The little camel had lived in this desert ever since it was born and had experienced all kinds of ordeals. However, this was the first time it had seen such a scene. The black wave of bugs got closer and closer. This frightened the little camel and it turned around to escape. Sadly, it was too late. The little camel barely had any energy. It ended up tripping and fell to the ground. The black wave of insects immediately surrounded the little camel. In an instant, they swallowed it. Once the black wave of insects dissipated, what remained of the little camel was just bones. After that, the insect immediately went back into the sunken ship and disappeared without a trace. It was as if nothing had happened. Only a pile of white bones was left. Su Chen had been flying for about four hours. Suddenly, the plane shook violently. It was as if something had collided into it. Su Chen looked out of the window. The weather was still sunny. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary. The plane was in the stratosphere above the clouds. It should not be affected by turbulence at all. What could have caused such a huge force? Su Chen had his suspicions. The impact woke Professor Qin and his assistant. What happened? Was it turbulence? The assistant hurriedly looked out of the window. However, it was sunny outside and there were hardly any clouds. It was not as if there was a thunderstorm. Oh, I guess it was just a dream. Professor Qin also took a look outside before closing his eyes again. As for Su Chen, he felt like the right side of the plane was hit. It appeared to be squeezed by something. What could be squeezing a plane so high up in the sky? Su Chen looked out the window to his right. At that moment, he saw a huge black shadow.. Chapter 38 - The World Is in Turmoil Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation A huge shadow flashed across the planes window. This scene felt very familiar. It made Su Chen think about Boyang Lake. The sea beast almost sank the ship. Now, this big bird almost crashed the plane. Su Chen did not want to get entangled with the bird. He instantly lowered the planes altitude. I dont have time to play with you now. Its better if I just hide. The plane descended into the thick clouds. This should do it. The clouds will cover up the plane. Su Chen looked out of the window. The big bird seemed to be gone. He thought that he had gotten rid of it. They might come across thunderstorms in the thick clouds, but it was much safer than facing the bird head-on. In fact, it could probably destroy the plane at any time. Suddenly, there was a bolt of lightning. Ka-boom! A loud thunder followed. That scared the assistant so much that he jumped up. Whats wrong? Did something happen? He panicked and looked out of the window. Professor Qin also woke up and he was shocked. It felt like the world had turned upside down. The professor turned his head and looked at Su Chen. He was completely calm. This made the former feel reassured, Dont worry. Just sit down. Professor Qin berated his assistant. The scenery outside was cloudy There were also thunderstorms. This caused the plane to bump up and down. Fasten your seatbelts. Well be fine once we pass through the thunderstorm! said Su Chen. The plane continued to fly through the clouds. Their current situation made the regular plane feel like a fighter plane. Su Chen dodged the thunderbolts one by one by piloting the plane up and down. Slow down! The assistant was scared out of his wits. His professional knowledge could not help him in this situation. Professor Qin stayed silent. He just held the handle tightly with a solemn expression. Although he was also scared, he could not show it because Su Chen was as cool as a cucumber. So, he just had to maintain a straight face. Shortly after, they could see the shining sun. The plane had successfully gotten through the thunderstorms. They were safe. Wow! The assistant was no longer afraid. He became lively again and cheered, We did it! In two hours, well land at Salt Lake City Airport, said Su Chen. Then, he looked ahead. There was a vast desert. All he could see was a few buildings. That should be Salt Lake City. Su Chen gradually reduced the altitude of the plane. It was about to land. Dun! They landed safely at Salt Lake City Airport. Su Chen took another look at the scenery outside the window. Sunken ship in the desert, Ive come to unveil your mystery. After leaving the airport, Su Chen and Professor Qin parted. The professor and his assistant went to find a place to stay while Su Chen went to find a car from the rental shop. Su Chen saw a lot of SUVs parked in the parking lot opposite the airport. They were very suitable for such an environment. Soon, Su Chen arrived at the largest car rental shop. There were not many customers. After taking a quick glance around the place, Su Chen spotted a group that consisted of three people. It seemed like they were discussing something. Su Chen got a little closer to them. These folks looked very familiar. All of a sudden, he remembered. They were the same people from the grocery shop. If Su Chen was not mistaken, they also bought desert-related equipment. Its clear that they were after the gold in the sunken ship. Hey, look at this video. This person jumped down from a building. It seems like he could fly. One of the brawny men exclaimed to the other two. Really? Let me see. How can a person fly? A short man snatched the brawny mans phone. D*mn, are you kidding me? Why cant I play this video? F*ck! Unfortunately for the short man, he was unable to watch the video. Thats impossible. It was fine just a minute ago. The brawny man took back his phone. He was equally puzzled. Hey, look at this person jumping into lava. He can even swim in it! The brawny man exclaimed again. Once more, the short man grabbed the brawny mans phone and took a look. However, the same thing happened. The short man could not play the video and he got annoyed. Are you teasing me? He raised his hand to hit the brawny man. Suddenly, a news report interrupted them. According to reports, there have been many cases of theft. Most items in vending machines were stolen. However, the machines were not damaged at all. Based on surveillance footage, the thief just placed his hand on the vending machines. Then, the contents just automatically popped out. The police have launched a multi-party investigation on this matter. The three burly men watched the news with their mouths agape. One of them even cracked a joke. Where can we buy this kind of skill? Unexpectedly, a line of subtitles appeared on the television. [ The previous news is pure fiction. If there are similarities to anything, its purely a coincidence. ] The three men looked at each other. This was the first time the news station had pulled such a stunt. Su Chen also heard everything. The world had begun to change, but there was a mysterious force trying to suppress it. Out of nowhere, Su Chens phone rang. Su Chen frowned as he picked up the call.. Chapter 39 - Sea View in the Desert Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Su Chen rented an SUV and went to meet Professor Qin. He was staying at a two-story inn next to the highway. Since it was located strategically, this inn was always filled with tourists even during the off-season. As soon as Su Chen entered the inn, he saw two people discussing something intensely. They were none other than Professor Qin and his assistant. How can you believe this? Its obviously just special effects created by someone to attract attention. Youre a person who works in a scientific research institution. Why are you doubting science?! Professor Qin sounded very emotional. As he spoke, he pushed up his glasses using his hand. It was as if he was trying to show off his expertise, that his words were facts. Professor Qin, how can this be made by special effects? It looks so real! The assistant took out his phone and waved it in front of the professor. Su Chen glanced at the phone. A video was on it. The content of the video seemed to be a flood at a certain place. There did not seem to be anything special about it to warrant such an intense discussion between the two. If what you said is real, then we can watch the sea flood the desert tomorrow! The more Professor Qin spoke, the more ardent he became. Then, he turned around and saw Su Chen. He hurriedly called out to the latter. Su Chen, youre here. Come and take a look too. Tell me if this video is made from special effects or not! What video caused such an emotional debate between the two of you? Su Chen asked as he took the assistants phone and watched the video. In the video, waves were flooding and drowning everything in their path. Upon closer look, Su Chen realized something about the location. The flood was occurring in the desert! This was really unheard of. Su Chen, what do you think? Apparently, this flood occurred in the desert. Although Im not a meteorologist, with my many years of experience in archaeology, this is absolutely impossible! How much rain is there in a desert? How could there be a flood? Wouldnt the desert become an oasis? Professor Qin was clearly full of doubt and continued to argue with his assistant fervently. Professor Qin, this video has been trending on the internet. Also, look at the location. Its the Ramakan Desert. I dont know why the desert is flooded, but we should take precautions. The place were going to is very dangerous! The assistant was equally zealous. He firmly believed that anything could happen these days. Moreover, there was a sandstorm that just took place two days ago. The scale of the sandstorm was nothing like they had ever seen before. It was not impossible for more strange incidents to manifest. Thus, he tried his best to convince the professor. Su Chen, whats your opinion? I think the authenticity of this video needs to be verified. Anyway, I think we should go to the desert tomorrow according to our original plan. We will know the truth after we go there and take a look. Su Chen said firmly. Flood? Ill handle it as it comes. Besides, weve already traveled all the way here. Theres no way Im returning empty-handed. He just wanted to go to the location of the sunken ship to sign in. Sounds good. Tomorrow morning, well set off for the desert. Well see for ourselves if theres a flood, said Professor Qin. The assistant opened his mouth and was about to say something, but he held back instead. Then, he turned around and left resentfully. After all, he was just an assistant. No matter what, he had to follow Professor Qins wishes. He could not just abandon them. If he did, his job as an assistant would come to an end. Professor Qin, go and rest up for a little while. Well have dinner together at the restaurant next door in 20 minutes. Su Chen made an appointment with Professor Qin. Then, he returned to his room. Su Chen recalled the scene of the flood that he had seen on the assistants phone. The flood was surging like a torrent. It was very imposing. At the same time, Su Chen turned on his phone. He wanted to search for more details about the flood. However, no information could be found on the internet. Did it get blocked again?! Su Chen could not help but sigh. This matter seemed to be true. A dessert that was flooded?! Honestly, it sounded preposterous. If Su Chen had not experienced what he did, he probably would not have believed it either. How can I ensure my safety in a flooding desert? I also need to find the sunken ship as soon as possible. The SUV would definitely not work in a place filled with water. If Professor Qin and his assistant were not there, Su Chen could activate his scamper skill and the black hole shield. He could use the black hole shield to absorb the water infinitely. Then, his mission would be unimpeded. When he thought about it, Su Chen felt very satisfied with the black hole shield. I want to stay in this room. It has the best view. Sir, Im sorry. This room is already occupied. We can arrange another room for you. Two peoples noisy voices interrupted Su Chens thoughts. It was coming from the corridor.. Chapter 40 - My Surname Is Zhang, I’m Arrogant Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Su Chen heard the commotion outside, but he did not care. Instead, he opened his backpack. With a thought, a bottle of water appeared in his hand. Just as he was about to open the bottle and drink it, he heard someone knocking on the door. They knocked repeatedly as if they did not have any manners. Sir, please dont do this. Youll disturb the other guests! It was the voice of the inns attendant. Ive already said that Ill only stay in this room. If you cant arrange it for me, then Ill do it myself! I, Zhang Erbao, shall have anything that I want! A mans rough voice roared outside Su Chens room. Su Chen sighed helplessly. Why are there so many idiots in this world? Knock! Knock! Knock! The man continued to shout and knock on Su Chens door. At the same time, the other guests had also heard the commotion. They came out from their rooms to watch the show. He wants other people to change rooms with him just because of the scenery?! How selfish is he?! Thats right. Plus, hes so arrogant. I was about to fall asleep, but he started to make a ruckus. I cant believe the guest in that room hadnt come out. If it was me, I would have beaten up that rude person by now. You? Beat him up? Youre so small compared to him! In fact, you look like a little chick! The other guests began laughing among each other. The person who threatened to beat up Zhang Erbao was embarrassed. Zhang Erbao was not very tall, but his entire body was full of muscles. There was also a tattoo of a dark blue dragon on his hand. An ordinary person would definitely be no match for him. Hey, come out and say something! The tattooed man was still unwilling to give up on Su Chens room. Just as he raised his hand and was about to knock on the door again, the door suddenly opened. Su Chen was sitting calmly on the sofa. He glared at the tattooed man. Zhang Erbao was about to speak but before he could, Su Chen said indifferently, I refuse. This was completely unexpected. The tattooed mans expression immediately turned ugly. He felt that Su Chen was not taking him seriously at all. After causing such a huge commotion, getting rebuffed this way was really humiliating. Its not your choice. Im here to inform, not to discuss! The tattooed man was acting as if he owned the palace. Su Chens eyelids twitched and with a thought, an air bomb was fired. Zhang Erbao was pushed back a few steps. He almost fell on his butt. The surrounding onlookers saw that the tattooed man was just a paper tiger. He could not even get close to Su Chen. They could not help but burst out laughing. This angered Zhang Erbao even more. He stood up, waved his fists, and was about to reenter Su Chens room. However, Su Chen used an even more powerful air bomb. It caused the tattooed man to fly backward. His entire body was smashed against the wall of the corridor. The tattooed man stood up again. This time, he had no plans of barging into Su Chens room. Instead, he stood outside while looking at Su Chen with a fierce gaze. Su Chen could feel a wave of power surge out from Zhang Erbaos chest. It rushed towards Su Chen. The young man instantly activated his black hole shield, absorbing the power completely. Then, he continued to stare at the tattooed man expressionlessly. Unlike before, Zhang Erbao no longer looked arrogant. Rather, he was terrified. Su Chen sighed. So, this person can control and create vibrations. No wonder he was so arrogant and domineering! More and more anomalies were slowly appearing. The probability of encountering people like him was increasing. Meanwhile, Zhang Erbao felt like he was provoking a tiger. He knew very well that he was no match for Su Chen. People were also looking at him as if he was a fool! He looked troubled but in the end, he said resentfully to the inns attendant, Find me a room upstairs. The air pressure on the first floor is actually too low! After saying that, he turned around and disappeared amidst the laughter of the crowd. All of a sudden, Su Chen remembered something. He was supposed to meet up with Professor Qin and his assistant for dinner! That idiot had distracted him. Without wasting any more time, he headed to the restaurant..