A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 466 Reencounter with the Experimental Base
Generally, there are only two reasons.

Either the area has a special magnetic field that disrupts the signal of the quantum computer, blocking the two people from communicating with the outside world.

Or perhaps the person is dead.

If the quantum computer cannot detect the orc's vital signs, it will automatically shut down.

Shen Tang's heart was in her throat; she didn't want to think the worst.

She quickly checked the time when the two lost contact with each other via their personal computers. It was almost the same time. Since both of them were powerful, the chances of them being killed at the same time were slim. It was more likely that the two were together and entered the same place.

The situation shouldn't be as bad as we think.

A mechanical voice from the system suddenly rang in my mind.

[Congratulations, host, on entering the main quest (4): Clean up the polluted area!]

[Congratulations, host, you have triggered a limited-time mission: Investigate the true cause of the contaminated area. Mission reward: 1 Purification Tree seed. Mission duration: Within one month. Penalty for failure: Deduction of 1000 Prestige Points!]

Shen Tang's heart skipped a beat. It had been a long time since the system had issued a new task. After completing the main task (3), the system had not issued a new task for a long time, saying that the time had not come yet. It seemed that it was time to trigger a new main task.

This limited-time mission also has a penalty for failure, but the rewards are quite novel.

"A purifying tree species? Could it be that this tree species can purify polluted land after being planted?" Shen Tang asked the system.

The system replied, "Yes, host. The power of the Purification Tree can repair the polluted land and prevent it from expanding further."

[This tree species is extremely rare and highly sought after. Please complete the task diligently!]

Shen Tang's eyes lit up. Wasn't this exactly what she needed? Although the mission reward was only one purification tree seed, fortunately, with Fu Teng as her helper, she could cultivate more seeds and plant them on a large scale to prevent the contaminated land from expanding further. Perhaps it could even solve the problem of the contaminated land!
Shen Tang looked at Lu Xiao and said, "Gather the army. I want to go with you."

“Mistress, the polluted area is too dangerous. I can lead the team there,” Lu Xiao disagreed.

Shen Tang grasped his hand and said firmly, "I know your concerns, but my mind is made up. I'm going to investigate myself!"

Lu Xiao knew she was very stubborn; once she made up her mind, there was no going back.

He had no choice but to nod and say, "Okay."

"Tangtang, I want to go with you too," Jialan said anxiously.

Shen Tang looked at him and said, "Alan, we're all leaving now. There's no one to look after us in the capital, so we'll leave things here to you. The polluted area is too dangerous, so you shouldn't come with us."

"But... alright." Jialan knew she was thinking of him, after all, his strength wasn't outstanding. Even Xue Yinzhou and the others had encountered accidents, and if he went there, he would only be throwing his life away in vain, but he still felt a little bitter.

He could never be of any help when they were in danger, and now he wasn't even qualified to fight alongside her anymore...

If only he could be a little stronger.

Shen Tang sensed the young man's gloomy mood, reached out and hugged his waist, stood on tiptoe and kissed his lips, comforting him, "Don't overthink it, I will always love you. Everyone has different responsibilities, and I need you very much!"

"Okay, I understand, Tangtang. You should get going too." Jialan chuckled.

Lu Xiao quickly assembled a force and that afternoon took Shen Tang away from the capital to the southwestern border to learn about the situation from the local troops stationed there.

More than a year later, Shen Tang returned to the polluted area and could clearly feel that the environment had deteriorated even further.

A grayish-red mist filled the air, obscuring vision like a poisonous barrier. Every breath felt like an attack on one's internal organs, causing unbearable discomfort.

The fog is filled with spores of polluted and mutated plants. Once parasitized by these spores, the mortality rate is as high as 99%.

Low-ranking orcs found it difficult to move an inch in the polluted land. Lu Xiao stationed the main force outside the border, selecting high-ranking orcs of rank seven and above to accompany them. They donned gas masks and thick protective suits, following the route map left by Xue Yinzhou and Xiao Jin's quantum computer, and ventured deep into the heart of the polluted land.

As Shen Tang ventured deeper into the area, the more alarmed she became.

In just half a day, they encountered no fewer than ten waves of attacks from mutated species.

There are now more variants.

Their levels have also been greatly improved.

The polluted species are also more intelligent. They no longer attack and bite randomly like wild beasts. They even know how to commit crimes in groups and launch sneak attacks. Fortunately, Shen Tang has healing abilities, otherwise many beastmen would have been killed.

The orcs, who were recording with their detectors, were increasingly alarmed: the area of ​​contaminated land had clearly expanded, far exceeding the previously predicted range!
We must find Xue Yinzhou and Xiao Jin as soon as possible; every second we delay will only make things more dangerous!
Lu Xiao and Shen Tang led their team to hurry on their way.

At the same time, Shen Tang also expanded his mental power to the extreme, spreading out like a spider web to cover an area of ​​several miles, expanding his field of vision.

After a day and a night of tireless travel, Shen Tang finally found the last traces of the two!
Bloodstains on the grass.

From Xiao Jin!

he got hurt!

The group followed the trail of blood deeper into the valley, where towering ancient trees blocked out the sun, making it difficult even for satellites to observe the interior.

A dark gray building, like a lurking beast, lies quietly deep in the forest, surrounded by overgrown weeds. On the left wall, there seems to be a huge pattern, obscured by thick dust and the marks of time, but it can still be vaguely discerned as a mysterious double helix pattern.

This huge, weathered icon serves as a warning of danger, deterring any intruders and sending chills down one's spine.

Shen Tang and Lu Xiao exchanged a glance, both seeing shock on each other's faces.

The layout of this building... looks familiar.

The experimental base they encountered before?
Back then, Lu Xiao and his team were trapped in that underground experimental base disguised as a factory. If it weren't for Shen Tang bringing supplies to rescue them, he probably wouldn't be alive today.

I still remember it clearly: at the very bottom of that underground experimental base, a powerful and terrifying mutated creature was sealed away.

Lu Xiao and Shen Tang were not strong enough at the time and were no match for that monster. In the end, they had no choice but to blow up the experimental base to seek a sliver of hope.

That experimental base must have been destroyed, and the location is different; this is another experimental base.

If there are two experimental sites within the contaminated area, then there must be more than just these two sites.

Could the mastermind behind this massive construction of experimental bases in the contaminated area be aiming to cultivate those monsters?!
Their gazes fell once again on the experimental base not far away. Unlike last time, this base did not appear to be completely abandoned and was very likely still in operation!
There should still be staff here!

Perhaps the mastermind is hiding here!
If we can catch them, we can force them to reveal the truth.

There may still be monsters hiding in the experimental base, but fortunately, things are different now, and their strength has increased. If they encounter a tenth-tier experimental mutant again, they will have the strength to fight!
"Mistress, be careful." Lu Xiao quickly pulled Shen Tang back to avoid her.

Hidden in the bushes behind her previous spot was a mutated three-headed snake, which was instantly sliced ​​into pieces by the wind blades. The venom sprayed from its fangs landed on the ground and sizzled.

"Ah!" An orc screamed as the venom splashed onto his arm. Even his protective suit couldn't stop the flesh from being eroded away.

Shen Tang quickly treated him, and at the same time raised her hand to conjure a spike of earth, which pierced the head of a two-headed bear!
Before they knew it, hundreds of polluted mutants surrounded them.

The two sides once again engaged in a fierce battle.

After killing these mutated species, Shen Tang and Lu Xiao led their team into the experimental base.

(End of this chapter)