Chapter 54 : 54 Trouble at Yunling Lake
"That leader must be one of the earliest mutated Fish-Head Monsters, at least of the First Order Upper Grade in strength. They consider Yunling Lake their territory, viewing any creatures that approach as prey or intruders, with a non-negligible level of aggression."
Bai Qilan and Ye Kailing were well aware of the Fish Monster tribe's behaviors, having stealthily collected water while the group wasn't paying attention. Despite their efforts, sometimes they couldn't avoid sneak attacks and had to make quick retreats without time to cover their tracks.
"Pack up your things, and then follow us back to the camp."
The information Bai Qilan provided was very important, concerning the future water collection, but more than that, he valued Bai Qilan herself.
While the apocalypse had overturned many things and natural rules, inevitably, new rules also emerged.
People like Bai Qilan were not bookworms; using their pre-apocalyptic trained thinking to quickly attempt to understand and apply new rules showed she was no simple person.
Such a person could be very helpful to the camp.
Moreover, as Bai Qilan said, if she could reach this stage, then those top scientists and scholars were likely doing the same.
In this regard, Su Han did not want to fall behind. Even with the special ability of Fusion, he couldn't afford to be careless.
When Bai Qilan heard Su Han's words, she was taken aback and hesitantly asked, "Are you inviting me to join your team?"
Su Han nodded, "Your observations and discoveries are important for the survivors. Join my team, and I can assure your safety, but you will also need to contribute to the team. Although both of you are First-level Intermediate, I'm afraid it's not enough to deal with the Fish Monster tribe alone. It's better to stick together."
He made his intentions clear. There was no threat in his voice, but it was undeniable.
Bai Qilan didn't hesitate much and nodded, "I agree to your terms, but you have to ensure our safety, and the supplies here need to be moved, including some of my experimental equipment."
"No problem, we're staying in Villa 10, not far from here."
Bai Qilan stood up and then led Su Han and the others to the basement on the first floor. The basement was specially remodeled, with some relatively simple instruments inside.
Ordinary researchers would hardly keep these things at home, but Bai Qilan was the deputy chief of Bai Yujing Group and it was a family business, so naturally, there were exceptions, and she had set up a small lab.
When they arrived at the lab, they saw the bound Half-Fish Monster.
This Half-Fish Monster was slightly smaller than the one Su Han and his group had captured. It appeared somewhat listless, with many scales missing from its body.
"Let's move the stuff first; we'll talk once we get back."
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"Miss, do you really want to join their team? The fog has cleared a bit; Mr. Bai should be able to organize a rescue for you soon,"
"Sister Kailing, it's not possible,"
Bai Qilan and Ye Kailing were packing their belongings on the second floor. She spoke calmly, "Whether my father is at the group's headquarters or the factory, it's at least half a city away from the villa district. Even if he has obedient people under him, it won't be that simple to get here. We need to look after our own safety first."
"But they might not necessarily..."
"As long as we have value, they won't hurt us easily, and it's likely they are just a little wary."
Although they had clashed from the beginning, upon careful reevaluation, considering the strength of the Four-Armed Apostle, it was clear there had been mercy, not even using Pu knives.
"Sister Kailing, pack your things, they should be about done moving everything."
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Zhu Xiong called for a truck, and then the laboratory equipment and the Half-Fish Monster were loaded up; within half an hour, everything was packed.
Bai Qilan, along with Ye Kailing, followed Su Han and the others back to Villa No. 10.
Yan Meiyu had received news that there was a change in plan and was waiting for them here. When Su Han got down from the truck, he pointed to Bai Qilan and Ye Kailing behind him and said to Yan Meiyu, "You arrange for these two to settle in."
"Okay," Yan Meiyu nodded, then said, "You two, please follow me."
Bai Qilan responded with a smile, speaking softly, "Just call me Bai Qilan or Qilan, she is Ye Kailing."
"I am Yan Meiyu. I'm currently in charge of supplies and miscellaneous affairs in our team."
After getting to know each other, Yan Meiyu led the two towards the inside of the villa. Passing through the yard, Bai Qilan saw many people busy with their own tasks, both men and women, especially when she saw a little girl, she couldn't help but show a look of astonishment.
"You have a child here?"
"Old Guo's daughter," Yan Meiyu paused, then said, "Guo Gang, the one in our team responsible for repairing vehicles."
Bai Qilan and Ye Kailing exchanged a glance, their minds somewhat relieved, as it now seemed that this team was quite decent.
"For the next two days, everyone will stay on the first floor. Once we thoroughly check and ensure there are no problems around, we'll then assign rooms."
Bai Qilan nodded, indicating that there was no problem. Initially, she and Ye Kailing had also always slept by the front door.
"What was your profession before the apocalypse? And if you have any specialties, please tell me too, so I can assign you work that suits you."
Bai Qilan was taken aback, then replied, "Biotechnology research, but I also understand some basic medical knowledge when it extends out."
Yan Meiyu gave Bai Qilan another look. That impressive?
"You two rest for now. Su Han will probably look for you later."
After settling the two of them in, Yan Meiyu went to find Su Han, who then instructed her to clear a room for the experimental equipment; ultimately, these devices were to be used by Bai Qilan.
Su Han then took the two Half-Fish Monsters to building 9, using Metal Control to melt all the remaining steel to create rigorous, tightly fitted iron cages.
One cage per Half-Fish Monster, they were all locked up.
Standing in front of the cage, Su Han's expression was contemplative. What Bai Qilan said, although much of it was conjecture, he believed about seventy to eighty percent of it in his heart.
As his strength grew, his connection with the Book of Blood Spirit became tighter. He could feel that the Angels not only grew stronger through constant training but were also absorbing some energy all the time to enhance themselves.
And the Book of Blood Spirit, serving as an intermediary, channeled this force back to humans, initiating human evolution.
If Bai Qilan was telling the truth, then under the drive of such energy, more monsters would be born, mutate, and compress human living space, and the situation would only get worse.
"First, kill monsters to increase strength, bring the Fusion progress with the Spider Monster to max, and then think of ways to enhance the strength of Old Zhu and the others. Alone, I won't be able to both scout for supplies and deal with monsters. However, with Bai Qilan's method, it shouldn't be too difficult."
Thinking through the priorities, Su Han knew that the water source needed to be addressed, but the issue of supplies also had to be tackled, which wasn't something one person could accomplish; it required manpower. Find your next favorite at m vl-em|p-yr
His gaze fell on the Half-Fish Monster, eyes flickering slightly: "Bai Qilan used the monster's intrinsic mutation traits to induce the Angel's mutation, but fundamentally, it should still be that energy. Although it may not be as good as my Fusion, the idea is probably correct. If there are monsters stronger than the Half-Fish Monster, could it further enhance Old Zhu and the others?"
Suddenly inspired, Su Han stride toward Villa No. 10; he needed to ask Bai Qilan about the details. If possible, then he would have to find a way to draw out the monsters from Yunling Lake first.
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