Xingtetsu: You are not included in Elio's script!

Chapter 315: Following Ling Ke

Ling Ke stared at the life detector on the tablet. The green light spots displayed on the screen flickered slightly on the map, proving the signs of life of the unknown creature.

She took a deep breath, feeling mixed emotions.

This was a major discovery, a new species that could change our understanding of life, and she, as the first discoverer, faced a difficult decision.

"I know, Pera." Ling Ke said slowly, with a hint of hesitation in her voice, "But this creature is so unique. Once it is made public, I am worried that it will attract countless curiosity hunters and lawless people, causing harm to it."

"But Bronya is a friend we trust. She is well-known for her rigorous approach to practice. If we tell her about this discovery, she will definitely take the most professional measures to protect this creature."

"It's not that I don't trust Bronya," Lingke explained, a hint of fatigue in her voice.

"I just worry that once word gets out, people with bad intentions for the new species will find their way here and cause it irreparable damage."

Pera nodded, she understood that Ling Ke's worries were not groundless.

"Indeed, this is also a thorny issue, but if we continue to conceal it, we may not be able to give this creature the best protection. Bronya's team has the experience and resources to create a safe environment for this creature while conducting the necessary research."

"And I heard there are scientists from other planets..."

"And joined Bronya's research team." Pera explained.

"I understand what you mean, Pera." Ling Ke said after careful consideration, "Then...we can communicate with Bronya privately first, let her know the situation, and then let her decide how to deal with it. I believe that with her serious attitude towards everything, she will definitely make the most appropriate arrangement."

"I'll leave this matter to you, Pera." Ling Ke said to Pera seriously, "I have to go with the scientific expedition team. I will find a chance to quietly leave the team, find the creature, and then bring it back safely."

"Well, you have to be more careful too." Pyra reminded with concern, "Although the creature is still asleep, you must not take it lightly."

After that, Pera said goodbye to Lingke and set off for Klipperburg.

Hanabi, on the other hand, followed Lingke quietly. Her curiosity drove her to know more of the truth. There must be some unknown secrets behind Lingke's actions, and she was determined to find out.

And she herself was curious about what that creature was.

At this time, Lin Yu was still immersed in his dreams and had no idea what was happening around him.

...

The atmosphere in the expedition team was a little tense because of Lingke's lateness. One of the team members glanced at his watch and said in a reproachful tone: "Lingke, you are late."

Ling Ke lowered her head and apologized in a low voice: "I'm sorry..."

"Zhan Shu, you are too harsh on Lingke." Another team member stepped forward and stood beside Lingke, trying to ease the atmosphere. "Lingke is so cute. She will feel pressured if you talk to her like this."

Zhan Shu spread his hands helplessly and retorted, "We are a scientific expedition team heading deep into the snowfield. Everyone must be well prepared and cannot let a small matter affect the team."

"Jiang Yan, you always protect Ling Ke like this, what good does it do you?" Zhan Shu raised the corner of her mouth with a hint of ridicule, "Could it be that... you are interested in her?"

Jiang Yan's face darkened and she said seriously, "Zhan Shu, don't talk nonsense. Ling Ke is still very young. It is the responsibility of each of us to protect her. Unlike you, you always bully the newcomers in the team."

"Sister Jiang Yan, I'm not a child anymore. I'm an adult." Ling Ke explained softly, with a hint of stubbornness in her tone.

"In my eyes, you will always be a child, just like my own sister." Jiang Yan responded gently, her eyes full of doting, "Of course, I won't compete with Xiluwa for the title of sister. Her love for you is irreplaceable."

The conversation between Jiang Yan and Zhan Shu made Lingke feel a little embarrassed.

...

The expedition team's schedule was tight and orderly. After leaving Beloberg, they also arrived deep in the snowfield.

As the scientific expedition team went deeper, the environment in the snowfield became increasingly harsh, with strong winds and low temperatures.

Suddenly, a severe snowstorm hit, visibility dropped sharply, the wind howled, and the surrounding trees were torn apart.

At this critical moment, Ling Ke made a quick judgment.

"Get down! Dig the point of the pickaxe into the snow and hold on tight!"

The team members followed Ling Ke's instructions and took quick action, using pickaxes to stabilize their bodies. As time went on, the power of the blizzard gradually weakened.

Lingke's calmness and decisiveness amazed Jiang Yan and Zhan Shu.

"See, I told you how smart Lingke is, right? In the most dangerous moments, she can always give the best suggestions." Jiang Yan turned around and wanted to give Lingke an approving look, but found that Lingke was gone.

"Ling Ke?" Jiang Yan's voice was filled with panic. "Don't scare me. Where are you?"

Jiang Yan hurriedly got up and looked around for Ling Ke's trace, but there were no other clues on the vast snowfield except the footprints they left behind. Her heart began to beat wildly, and an ominous premonition loomed in her heart.

"Zhan Shu, what should we do? Lingke is missing!" Jiang Yan shouted anxiously.

"We have to find her! Why are you asking me? Hurry up!" Zhan Shu was also very anxious.

Lingke's sudden disappearance was like a bolt of lightning that struck the two people's hearts. They began to search frantically in the snow, hoping to find even a trace of Lingke's existence.

...

Hanabi saw this scene from a distance, smiled slightly, and then left the place.

In the snowy forest, fireworks followed the footprints in front of them.

Lingke had just found a chance to run away when the blizzard continued.

Soon, Hanabi followed Reiko's footsteps and eventually came to a hidden cave entrance.

After entering the cave, you can hear the sound of "tick-tick, tick-tick" echoing in the dark cave. That is the sound of water droplets condensed on the top of the cave slowly dripping down.

The light in the cave was dim, but it was enough for Hanabi to see the surroundings clearly.

On the walls of the cave, there are some strange ice crystals, which are flashing a faint blue light in the dim light.

As Hua Huo went deeper into the cave, the scene became more and more amazing, and the ice crystals seemed to grow with her footsteps.

Finally, when Hanabi passed through a narrow passage, the view in front of her suddenly opened up and she came to a wide underground space. Here, Lingke was standing in the center, and in front of her was a creature lying on the ground.

The creature's body was covered with a thin layer of ice crystals, which was very strange.

"So, this is what you were hiding. I thought it was something else." Huahuo suddenly spoke and sighed.

"Why..?!"

When Lingke heard the voice, she turned around quickly and found that it was Hanabi.

"Ms. Hanabi?"

"How did you..."

"I'm sorry Lingke~"

"On the way back, I noticed that there was something a little abnormal about you, so I simply suspected you."

"Then in the morning, I accidentally overheard your conversation with another girl."

"So now... it's what you see." Hanabi explained.

"Please..." Lingke's voice became low and she lowered her head, "Don't make this public..."

"Announce it?" Hanabi frowned slightly, obviously confused by Lingke's request, "Why do you want to do this? I don't understand."

"But you followed me..." Lingke said in a low voice, with a hint of grievance in her voice.

After hearing this, Hanabi was silent for a moment, then said softly: "Reiko, I have no ill intentions. I am just curious about you and want to know why you are so uneasy. Now that I know the truth, I will keep this secret and will not let anyone know. Please believe me."

"Is that so..."

"Thank you.."

If Lin Yu were here at this moment, he would definitely look at the fireworks in surprise.

How can she be so easy to talk to?

Lin Yu was 100% sure that Hua Huo was speaking in a sarcastic way, and after leaving, he would definitely tell this to others.

This is what Lin Yu thinks of Hua Huo, because she always plays with others like this.

When she left, she also said she was going to 'collect debts'.

However, Lin Yu is not at the scene at the moment. Who knows what Huo Huo is thinking now?

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