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The living room of the Qin family compound was filled with smoke.

Several godfathers sat around the coffee table, each with a solemn expression on their face.

In the very center of the coffee table sat that yellowed ancient medical book.

The book was turned, and the hand-drawn "Phoenix Blood Grass" on it, though only outlined with simple lines, exuded an eerie vitality.

"Does this thing... really exist?"

Shen Wansan stared at the painting, his brows furrowing into a deep frown.

Although he is rich enough to buy the most expensive medicine in the world, there is nowhere to buy something that only exists in legends.

"exist."

Lu Ci pushed up his glasses, his tone unusually firm.

"I consulted a large number of county records and unofficial histories, and found a record of tribute in the medical records of the Qing Dynasty court."

"During the reign of Emperor Kangxi, an old hunter found a plant deep in the Changbai Mountains and presented it to the emperor, who said it cured the crown prince's terminal illness."

"Moreover, from the perspective of modern biology..."

Lu Ci pointed to the annotations in the book.

"This grass grows in the extremely cold places near volcanoes. The extreme environment of alternating hot and cold temperatures is very likely to give rise to special biological enzymes."

"This enzyme is the key to repairing the genetic locks that we accumulate over the years."

"That is what we have been looking for - telomerase activator."

With scientific evidence, this is no longer superstition, but the only lifeline.

"Then what are we waiting for?"

Chu Kuang shoved the cigarette butt into the ashtray and stood up.

"Holy crap! Forget Changbai Mountain, even if it's a mountain of knives or a sea of ​​fire, I'll flatten it!"

"I'll go too."

Qin Xiao's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable resolve.

He was sitting in a wheelchair, the cast on his left leg still in place.

But his eyes were sharper than ever.

"Old Qin, your leg..."

Lei Ting looked at his leg with some concern, "You just had surgery not long ago. In that extremely cold place, your leg will be ruined."

"If it's ruined, it's ruined."

Qin Xiao glanced at Sui Sui's room on the second floor.

There, his beloved daughter lay in bed, her vision obscured by darkness.

"As long as it can save Sui Sui's life, I'd be willing to give up even my life, let alone lose a leg."

"Alright, stop arguing."

The shadow emerged from the shadows, toying with a military knife in its hand.

"This operation isn't just about having a lot of people."

"The place deep in Changbai Mountain is called 'Ghost Valley'."

"That was a true no-man's-land, with a disordered magnetic field, snow all year round, and wild animals roaming freely."

"More importantly..."

Shadow's gaze darkened.

"There is also the legendary 'mountain guardian' there."

"They are said to be a primitive tribe that has been living in seclusion for hundreds of years. They are extremely xenophobic and skilled in using poison and traps."

"Having too many people around can actually make it easier to expose our location and cause unnecessary conflict."

After intense discussion and deliberation, the final action plan was determined.

They split into two groups.

They ventured into the mountains in search of medicinal herbs.

This is a job that puts your life at risk.

Qin Xiao had to go; he was Sui Sui's pillar of support and had the most experience in special operations.

Chu Kuang had to go; his advanced technology equipment and explosives skills were a guarantee against extreme environments and unknown dangers.

Shadow had to go; he was a master of stealth and reconnaissance, and no one was better at dealing with those primeval jungles and traps than him.

As for the two children...

Originally, everyone wanted to leave Sui Sui and Gu Bei in the capital.

But then, Sui Sui woke up.

She groped her way down the stairs. Although she couldn't see, her stubborn little face was heartbreaking.

"I want to go."

Sui Sui hugged Qin Xiao's leg, her voice soft yet unusually firm.

"I am S-001."

"I know my own body."

"That kind of herb loses its activity within half an hour of being removed from the soil."

"It must be extracted and injected on-site."

"and……"

Sui Sui raised her head, her unfocused big eyes "looking" in the direction of everyone.

"I can feel it."

"Something is calling to me from that place."

"Just like... just like when my sister summoned me back in the lab."

These words sent a chill down everyone's spine.

call?

Could it be that the legendary Guiguzi has some unknown connection with the "Angel Project"?

Since Sui Sui insisted, Gu Bei naturally wanted to go along as well.

He is Sui Sui's "eyes" and the person who understands her physical condition best.

Thus, the mountain team was officially formed: Qin Xiao, Chu Kuang, Yingzi, plus Sui Sui and Gu Bei.

The other group remained in the capital.

Lu Ci was responsible for remote technical support, analyzing the data transmitted back at any time.

Shen Wansan was in charge of logistical support and financial operations, and used all his connections to secure equipment and permits for entering the mountains.

Lei Ting was in charge of security, leading the criminal investigation team and Shen Wansan's bodyguard group to surround the Qin family compound like an iron barrel, to prevent the Eternal Life Society from taking advantage of any weakness, and also to confuse the enemy, making them think that Qin Xiao was still recuperating in the capital.

……

The preparations before departure were intense yet well-organized.

Chu Kuang emptied half of his laboratory, which was comparable to an armory.

The specially designed polar cold-weather suit has built-in heating wires, making it lightweight yet warm.

The modified snowmobile was equipped with a heavy machine gun turret and an infrared night vision device.

There are also various miniature drones, sonic animal deterrents, and even a few portable anti-aircraft missiles (although I don't know if they will be useful, it's never a bad thing to bring them along).

"Third Uncle, are you going to war?"

Gu Bei looked at the pile of heavy weapons and his lips twitched.

"That's what you call being prepared!"

Chu Kuang patted a huge metal box triumphantly.

"This contains my treasure—the Thor exoskeleton armor."

"This was specially prepared for your great-uncle."

"Wearing this, even if you have one broken leg, or even both broken legs, you can run faster than a rabbit and tear a wolf apart with your bare hands!"

Qin Xiao tried on the exoskeleton.

That's truly amazing.

The mechanical leg perfectly supported his injured left leg, and he not only felt no pain, but was also full of strength.

He tried taking a couple of steps and could even do a squat jump.

"nice one."

Qin Xiao nodded approvingly.

With this thing, he's not a burden, but the strongest firepower.

Everything is ready.

The departure time was set for 3 a.m.

The night was dark.

Several unmarked black helicopters silently landed on the lawn of the Qin family compound.

This is a special helicopter that Shen Wansan obtained by using his personal connections; it is capable of flying over extremely cold airspace.

Sui Sui was wrapped up tightly, looking like a round little bear.

She was wearing a pair of specially made goggles—modified for her by Gu Bei overnight. Although she couldn't see now, the goggles were connected to a sonar system that could convert the surrounding sounds into simple three-dimensional images and project them directly onto her retina.

Even though it's just lines and outlines, it's much better than being completely in the dark.

Are you scared?

Qin Xiao picked up Sui Sui and held her in his arms.

"I'm not afraid."

Sui Sui shook her head and gripped Qin Xiao's collar tightly with her little hands.

"With my father here, and my godfathers here."

"Even if it's hell, I'd dare to venture there."

Qin Xiao felt a warmth in his heart and lowered his head to kiss her forehead.

"Good girl."

"Let's go."

Just as everyone was preparing to board the plane.

A sudden change occurred.

Sui Sui, who had been nestled obediently in Qin Xiao's arms, suddenly stiffened.

Followed by.

The monitor (which I always wear close to my body) emitted a piercing alarm.

"Drip—drip—drip—"

My heart rate spiked to 200 in an instant, then plummeted to 30.

Sui Sui's little face instantly turned ashen, and even her breathing became faint.

"Sui Sui!"

Qin Xiao was shocked and almost dropped the child.

Lu Ci rushed over, glanced at the monitor, and his expression changed drastically.

"not good!"

"It's a reaction caused by low pressure at high altitudes!"

"Her body was too weak; she couldn't withstand the pressure changes even before takeoff!"

"What should we do then?!"

Chu Kuang roared anxiously, "Are we not going?!"

"We have to go!"

Lu Ci gritted his teeth and took out a red syringe from the first aid kit.

"This is a cardiac stimulant; it will only last for four hours."

"It must land within four hours."

"otherwise……"

Lu Ci did not continue.

But everyone present understood.

Otherwise, it's death.

"take off!"

Qin Xiao carried the unconscious Sui Sui and stepped into the cabin.

His eyes were darker and colder than the night outside.

"Full speed ahead!"

"Racing against time with the King of Hell!"

The propellers roared.

The helicopter took off like a giant black eagle, piercing the night sky above Beijing and speeding towards the mysterious snow-covered region to the north.