boyutpedia Chapter 620
Chapter 620
After the prophecy of the end of the world appeared, the country actually made various preparations and efforts.
They dug large underground bases, sent large fleets out to sea, and stockpiled large quantities of various industrial and agricultural equipment to preserve as the spark of civilization.
But these are all state secrets, and the people below definitely don’t know about them.
General Zhao only knew a little about it by chance.
Qi Mingyu continued, "So after he brought his people to the new base, he readily agreed to Xiao Xiao's management because he didn't want the management rights of a small base!"
Zhou Shuwan became increasingly confused as he listened: "You mean to say that the country invested a lot of resources in us at that time?"
"That's right," Qi Mingyu nodded, his eyes gleaming with a complex light. He tapped the armrest lightly with his knuckles. "The country may have hidden a large amount of strategic materials and technological equipment in the area around J City. The teacher and his men came here not simply to occupy a new base, but to search for those resources. These resources are enough to keep the people around here alive. However, a major earthquake buried everything underground."
Zhou Shuwan's brows were furrowed, and she knitted her eyebrows slightly, as if she was trying hard to digest this information.
Qi Mingyu continued, "Initially, Tao Zheng was the executor and staunch defender of General Zhao's plan. But they weren't looking for these resources for personal use, but to help more people survive."
He paused, his tone slightly heavy. "Although this plan ultimately failed, on the other hand, the J City base was the last land within a few hundred miles to fall. The rest had been swallowed by the ocean. This proves that the country's original choice was not wrong."
"Brother Xiao Yu, do you mean that J City is just one of the places where the 'fire' is stored?" Zhou Shuwan asked, her voice carrying a hint of inquiry.
Qi Mingyu nodded affirmatively: "Yes, J City is just one of them. There should be a part on the sea as well. There are other places like J City that are suitable for storing fire."
"It's just that we are just ordinary people. We have no idea about these national secrets."
General Zhao had been to the capital base before, and somehow knew something about it. Since there was intense internal strife there, he led a group of men south, also looking for the 'fire'."
Thinking of this, Zhou Shuwan began to admire the other party a little.
Seeing her thoughtful look, Qi Mingyu asked, "What are you thinking about?"
Zhou Shuwan slowly said, "Brother Xiaoyu, I want to go back to land and take a look. The volcano has been erupting for so many days, I wonder what the situation is like over there now." She stood up, walked to the deck, and looked to the west, which was the direction of home.
"Okay!" Qi Mingyu agreed without hesitation.
It would take at least seven hours to fly back from this sea area by helicopter.
A normal helicopter can only fly for three or four hours at most after filling up with fuel. They, including them, have never gone back to check on the warship.
But Zhou Shuwan doesn't have to worry about the fuel problem. She can use the space to refuel directly inside the helicopter.
The next day, the weather was good and the sea was as calm as a mirror.
On the third day, Zhou Shuwan told Mu Mu and his father to pay attention to the safety of the cruise ship. Still worried, he called Xue Tao and Chun Chun, who were resting at home, to come to the ship to play in advance.
After everything was ready, Qi Mingyu and Zhou Shuwan boarded the helicopter.
The sound of the helicopter propellers turning broke the tranquility of the sea. The helicopter gradually took off and flew towards the west.
Zhou Jianghai, Mu Mu, Zhong Tiyun, Xue Tao and others were all looking up from below, all with worried expressions.
Xue Tao actually didn't know where Zhou Shuwan and the others were going, but it was not easy for her to stop them.
Yesterday, Zhou Shuwan told everyone what she discussed with Qi Mingyu.
Although Zhou Jianghai and Zhong Tiyun were very worried about their daughter and son-in-law, they still chose to support them. They just repeatedly reminded them to be careful and to abandon the helicopter if anything went wrong.
There is a submarine in Zhou Shuwan's space. As long as there is no volcanic eruption on the seabed, hiding in the submarine is the safest way.
Besides, they also had a glimmer of hope in their hearts. What if the volcanic eruption on land had ended now, they could go back?
Who would want to live on the drifting sea when there is stable and solid land?
But they were destined to be disappointed.
As the distance got closer, the changes in the sea surface became more and more obvious, the amount of magma mud gradually increased, and a large number of dead fish and debris floated on the sea surface.
As the helicopter flew higher and higher, Zhou Shuwan and Qi Mingyu could clearly see the debris floating on the sea and the volcanic eruption in the distance.
Here, the volcano is still erupting.
Mother Earth has been angry for more than half a month. Isn’t she willing to stop?
As time goes by, will the changes in the earth's crust affect the sea area where they live today?
Zhou Shuwan and Qi Mingyu were both lost in thought, but neither of them said a word.
Their mood was extremely heavy.
After more than three hours, they finally saw the outline of land.
When we reached the coast, the scene was even more shocking.
The volcano is still erupting, but the intensity of the eruption has weakened a lot.
Thick volcanic ash covered the sky and it was almost impossible to see anything.
The original land has now become a wasteland with no grass growing.
The air was filled with a pungent smell of sulfur. Even though Qi Mingyu and Zhou Shuwan were so far away, their eyes were still stinging from the smoke.
Zhou Shuwan immediately took out two protective shields from the space, put one on Qi Mingyu, and then put one on himself.
The two people looked at the apocalyptic scene in front of them, feeling mixed emotions.
Zhou Shuwan tried hard to identify the terrain, trying to find some familiar traces, but everything was completely changed.
The Iwagatsuma Mountain, which brought hope of survival to many people, has been completely destroyed, leaving only some remnants of the mountain.
The fjord where they lived was covered with thick volcanic ash and rocks that had rolled down from the top of the mountain.
This area of sea has obviously become a dead sea. Within the radius, there is no trace of human or fish survival.
They had only been away for half a month...
While in mid-air, they could still vaguely see the corpses covered in volcanic ash on the ground.
Among them, could one of them be Jia Jia, Sister Fen, or Tao Zheng, Xiao Liu?
Zhou Shuwan held Qi Mingyu's hand tightly, feeling the warmth of his palm, as if seeking comfort.
Qi Mingyu also pursed his lips and held her hand tightly.
"Fly around a little more, Brother Xiaoyu." Zhou Shuwan spoke, his voice hoarse and slightly trembling.
Qi Mingyu responded softly and flew the helicopter around the land.
Seeing Zhou Shuwan carefully observing the ground, he asked, "Are you looking for those 'fire seeds'?"