Who says a sickly daughter can’t break through the weirdness?

Meng Jiang snorted coldly and cursed angrily, "Wake up, Gray Wolf! This is simply a major accident caused by a bad decision!

It wasn't night, it was daytime! I really can't understand why a nuclear bomb was launched during the day when there was no Kuroshio attack.

Wouldn't that be better spent evacuating civilians? This nuclear explosion claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, and all the civilians in Huaibei Province who hadn't evacuated were wiped out in the explosion."

Hearing these words, Shen Qinyin's heart was suddenly shocked.

Hundreds of thousands of civilians who have not been evacuated?!

She almost instinctively thought of the black tide that she had killed with the Megatron. The corpses covering their bodies were densely packed and piled up like a mountain, at least hundreds of thousands of them.

This is definitely not a coincidence...

Chapter 151 Soul Resonance: Love

After Meng Jiang finished his scolding, the radio station was silent for a long time and no one spoke.

After a full half minute, the man codenamed "Gray Wolf" broke the awkward silence again:

"Nightingale, what do you think of this nuclear explosion? Do you think it was an accident, a conspiracy, or something else?"

Shen Qiyin shook her head at Xiaoxiang, who immediately replied, "I don't have any opinion, there's too little information.

Since the apocalypse, I have had very little contact with the outside world and the authorities, and I know almost nothing about their actions."

"Speaking of which, Nightingale, you're truly incredible," Meng Jiang said, changing the subject in a teasing tone. "Not only did you manage to survive single-handedly in the southern part of Huaibei Province, you even managed to successfully avoid a nuclear explosion. I really want to see what you look like with my own eyes."

"It was just luck," Xiaoxiang responded calmly. "Before in Huaibei Province, I simply relied on the military defense line and took shelter under the trees. I was able to escape the nuclear explosion because my location wasn't affected by the blast."

"In this kind of environment, if you can survive on your own for a week or two, you're lucky. Surviving for a month or two requires real strength."

Gray Wolf spoke meaningfully, but it was normal to keep a low profile and be wary of outsiders in this environment, and they had no intention of exposing each other.

Xiaoxiang changed the subject and asked, "After the withdrawal of the Huaibei troops, what is the current situation?"

"Some were transferred to Lanxiang City to deal with the giant sea monster that was detected a while ago. The other part, of course, will continue to resist the black tide in the northwest, just like before."

Meng Jiang lit a cigarette, took two puffs, and continued, "Most of us in the Ghost Hunter Association are also involved in the official military operation. The country is in danger, so we can't just sit there and do nothing."

"I'm curious, what exactly are the troops in the northwest using to resist the Black Tide's true form and its clones? Logically, they're under much greater pressure than Huaibei Province. And Jingzhou City, as our country's true last line of defense, do they have the strength to withstand this catastrophe?"

"Haha, your questions are quite tricky." Meng Jiang laughed twice, then said in a casual tone, "Sorry, I'm not too clear about this. After all, I'm just a mouthpiece for the Ghost Hunters Association and rarely have the opportunity to interact with the higher-ups.

However, I do know something about the situation in the Northwest. The National Research Institute has developed a new type of White Flame II, which is much more effective than the Type I. It is said that the Type II has strong compatibility and can be used in the production of weapons."

"There's something I don't quite understand. What materials are white flames made of? Can you tell me?"

"Of course, it's no secret. I can tell you don't listen to emergency broadcasts much."

Meng Jiang paused for a few seconds, as if he was organizing his words, and then continued, "The main raw materials of the White Flame series of creations come from the crystal ores that mysteriously appeared around the world some time after the apocalypse.

This mineral is white in color and contains chemical elements that do not exist on Earth. It is speculated that the energy released by these elements is somewhat similar to the energy used by qualified people.

The mainstream theory is that this thing probably comes from the same place as the strange beasts, entities, and black tides. Because they share the same origin, they have a restraining effect.

“Are these mining sites public?”

"What? You want to go mining?" Meng Jiang sneered and said, "The mining sites of the white flame ore that have been discovered so far are basically concentrated in the capital area and are strictly guarded by official troops 24 hours a day. This is a very important strategic resource and we can't afford to make any mistakes.

However, the earth is so big and the land area is so vast that there must be many white flame mines that have not been discovered. There are no troops stationed in those places, so whoever discovers them first can go in and mine.

Of course, I have to remind you that these mines may be dangerous. After all, they are extraterrestrial objects, so what they contain is not surprising."

Meng Jiang's words gave Shen Qinyin a new plan. If they could find Bai Yan's raw material mine, then they would have a supply of Dusk Stone.

Not only that, as long as she can dig out the Dusk Stone Marrow, she can also upgrade the original flawed Dusk Stone to a higher level Dusk Stone, and the effect will be greatly enhanced!

The most powerful thing about Dusk Stone is not its exorcism ability, but that it can be used as a raw material to upgrade various props.

Ordinary armor can be transformed into anti-magic armor by adding Dusk Stone, and equipment such as radio stations can be upgraded into communication equipment that can break through the Black Tide shield by adding Dusk Stone.

Shen Qiyin wanted to maximize the capabilities of her notebook, and Duskstone was an essential raw material. Her demand for this item would only grow, so she decided to find a way to see if there were any wild white flame mines that had not been discovered by the official.

"The White Flame II is indeed a major breakthrough for humanity, allowing ordinary soldiers to possess the power to fight against apocalyptic disasters. However, in the future, whether it will lead to the survival or destruction of mankind will probably depend on the qualifications of those who are qualified, right?"

Meng Jiang suddenly felt emotional, unable to hide his worry about the future of mankind.

Speaking of this, Shen Qiyin was very curious about one thing: "How many qualified people are there on the human side now? Do you have any statistics?"

"Who knows? In a doomsday environment, with communications cut off, keeping statistics is a hassle. Furthermore, the authorities haven't announced the number of investigators affiliated with the National Investigation Department.

By the way, Nightingale, where are you now? Are you close to the Gyeonggi-do area?

"I don't know the exact location, but since I'm not affected by the Kuroshio Current, I should be in the southern part of the capital."

"Then you better be careful," Gray Wolf, who had been silent the whole time, finally spoke, "I don't know if it's because of the disappearance of the Black Tide clone, but many entities that were previously hidden have begun to resurface.

There's an entity that's giving us a lot of trouble right now. While that entity isn't very destructive, causing only one or two casualties each time it appears, it's targeting those with aptitude."

"Hmm? You mean, that entity specializes in hunting those with talent?" Shen Qiyin's expression changed slightly, and she immediately became alert. "Do you have any relevant information?"

"No, the only thing that's certain at the moment is that qualified people will attract it to 'visit', especially scattered qualified people. This thing has a certain degree of intelligence and will actively avoid overly dangerous places. Therefore, scattered qualified people become its most suitable targets for attack."

The warning in Gray Wolf's words was self-evident. It was as if he was pointing at Shen Qinyin's nose and saying, "You've been targeted."

At this point, he even added, "Nightingale, if you encounter it and survive, please share the information with us. Of course, it won't be free."

"Then I'll talk about it after I survive..."

After chatting for a few more words, everyone cut off communication.

Shen Qiyin and others integrated the information obtained from the radio station and formulated follow-up plans.

First, within the limited capabilities, explore whether there is white flame ore in the surrounding area.

Since it is a mine, perhaps we can prioritize checking the surrounding mines.

The second is the new entity mentioned by Gray Wolf. That thing targets those who are alone. The next action should be carried out in groups of two. No one should be alone. It is okay during the day, but special attention should be paid at night.

While it was still early, Shen Qinyin decided to go out and explore Zhongyang County.

She needed to familiarize herself with the map structure of the county town in order to deal with emergencies.

Secondly, she wanted to see if she could find some Coke for Melodya.

A can of Coke can get Melodia's "reward", this deal is too good to be true, so if it can be completed, it is best to complete it as soon as possible.

After thinking about it, Shen Qinyin decided to take Tang Miao with her.

This girl has a very high luck value. She was able to search for canned luncheon meat lost by survivors in the "wild area" before. Maybe this time when she goes to the supermarket, she can use her good luck to find the Coke that has not been destroyed by the monster.

Zhongyang County is a relatively typical developing small and medium-sized county.

A straight, large trunk road runs through most of the city from south to north. Some suburban branch roads still have half-paved asphalt. The road roller is tilted in the middle of the road, and clumps of wild wormwood are growing in the cab.

The rolling shutters of the hardware stores along the street were half-hanging, and rusty bicycle frames were piled under the faded "Motorcycle Repair" signs. The security nets of the residential buildings on both sides of the street were mostly drooping, and gray clothes were floating on the clotheslines.

Shen Qinyin and the others stopped at the gate of a supermarket called "Kelong Supermarket". She looked up at the sign. There was still a half-opening celebration banner hanging on it, which was not torn off and rustled in the wind.

The glass door of the supermarket had long been shattered into pieces. Tang Miao held Shen Qinyin's hand and tiptoed into the supermarket. The stench mixed with the scent of mothballs hit them in the face.

A corpse in a red work suit sat crookedly behind the cashier counter, half of its face dried to a waxy yellow. A shopping cart was overturned in the aisle, with the skeleton of a child curled up in the basket.

Going further in, you will reach the fresh food area. The power to the freezer had been cut off long ago. Several swollen corpses were soaking in the thawed sewage. Maggots were crawling in and out of the work clothes that had rotted into cotton wool, which made people feel a little nauseous.

The two searched the supermarket carefully. Although they were prepared to return empty-handed, they couldn't help but sigh after searching in vain.

"It seems not..." Shen Qiyin smoothed the messy hair on her forehead and said, "Let's go look somewhere else."

"Of course you can, but Qiyin, why do you suddenly want to drink Coke?"

"I haven't had a drink in a while, I miss it a little bit, don't you miss it?"

"I'm fine. I don't really like drinking Coke anyway."

Tang Miao said as he looked around.

Suddenly, she looked incredulous, as if she had discovered something. She immediately raised her hand and pointed at the ceiling: "Wait! Qiyin, look, that's not Coke, is it?!"

Shen Qiyin looked in the direction and saw a can of red Coca-Cola stuck in the gap between the broken and hanging ceiling.

It seems that it happened to fall on top and got stuck when the supermarket was being destroyed by the monster.

To be honest, Shen Qinyin didn't have any hope at all that she could find Coke in this small county town.

She originally wanted to collect raw materials to see if she could upgrade it with the power of the notebook.

But I didn’t expect that I would find it after just looking for the first supermarket...

Could it be that this girl Tang Miao is really someone favored by the goddess of luck?

After getting the Coke, Shen Qinyin and the others took another walk around the county town to familiarize themselves with the environment.

As night fell, the two returned to the Titan that served as their base.

Afterwards, Shen Qinyin made up an excuse to go outside, found a secluded place, and took out the key to the "Velvet Room".

The moment he held the pocket watch, a feeling of connection with Melodia immediately emerged.

As a faint blue light bloomed from the pocket watch and dissipated, Melodya's figure suddenly appeared in front of Shen Qinyin.

"You came pretty quickly." Shen Qiyin shook the can of Coke in her hand and teased, "Are you so greedy, Miss Melodya?"

Melodia maintained an elegant smile and said seriously, "As your secretary, I don't have human emotions, but I am very curious about your creations. Hmm, perhaps this can be considered a kind of desire?"

Shen Qiyin didn't answer her, but just shrugged and handed the Coke over.

"Thank you so much."

Melodya held up the Coke in both hands and carefully examined the appearance of the can of carbonated soda:

"Hmm, its appearance is very dignified and eye-catching, as if it's deliberately declaring its own worth. As a prey, it should be low-key and concealed, but it's doing the opposite, practically provoking the hunter. Could it be that it possesses powerful self-protection methods?"

"As far as I know, there isn't one. This design is just for commercial value to highlight its distinctive features..."

"It's sweating. Strange. Is it because it senses its death is approaching and is nervous and afraid?"

"That's because the frost has melted. I froze it for you in advance. This thing tastes better when it's frozen."

"Well, the way to deal with Coke is freezing it. It seems that the ice power will work."

Melodya observed it carefully, then took a bite.

"Hey, hey, hey, this is not an apple!"

Seeing this, Shen Qiyin hurriedly tried to stop him, but he had already bitten off a piece of the ridge on the edge of the jar...

Well, although the child is ignorant, he has good teeth.

"It doesn't seem to taste good." Melodia looked a little disappointed.

"Nonsense, this is the shell, you can't eat it. The liquid inside is for you to drink. Just pull the ring open."

"The liquid inside? I see. So, the rumored poison that would make people addicted and unable to extricate themselves is contained inside..."

As she spoke, as if to make sure there was really Coke inside, Melodya shook it vigorously before she put her finger on the pull ring.

"Ah, this..."

Seeing this scene, Shen Qinyin opened her mouth slightly. She already had a premonition of what would happen next.

"Clap!"

"Pfft!!"

There was only a slight sound, and the carbonated drink mixed with dense foam suddenly gushed out like a fountain, splashing all over Melodia's face.

The brown liquid wet her hair and dripped down her wet hair and cheeks, making a "tick-tick" sound.

The latter was stunned for a moment, revealing a thoughtful look: "Qiyin, I seem to have been attacked. It seems that I have triggered its protection mechanism?"

"...With your knowledge, it's hard for me to explain it to you."

Shen Qinyin stared at the Coke in her hand. Not to mention the pull ring, she had pulled off the entire sealing lid.

"Qiyin, I seem to have broken this mechanism."

Melodya said seriously.

"That's not a mechanism... Anyway, try it."

Shen Qinyin felt a little sorry for the spilled Coke, as she hadn't drunk it for a long time.

Hearing this, Melodia no longer paid attention to the shell. She held the half-empty can of Coke in both hands and drank it all in one gulp.

"Well!"