Chapter 1212 - 1078-1079: Another Mistake - Investigation (Two - s Combined)

Chapter 1212: Chapter 1078-1079: Another Mistake - Investigation (Two Chapters Combined)

Chapter 1078 Another Mistake (First Update to Celebrate the Master’s Fax Machine)

On a certain day after Si Xi initiated the investigation storm, in the afternoon, the weather was clear.

A massive wave suddenly exploded on a lake spanning nearly ten thousand square kilometers.

The wave rose over two hundred meters high, echoing across the four sides.

This lake connects to the ocean and is adjacent to the estates of three noble families, belonging to the government.

The lake’s depth isn’t particularly deep, merely around 180 meters, with the lakebed’s silt shifting, vaguely revealing two human figures.

In the swirling silt, one figure twisted their body slightly, making a gesture.

The other figure reacted slower, hesitating for a moment before following suit with a gesture.

Then both turned their hands over, each pulling out a space helmet, exchanging a glance — sure enough, they thought alike.

After putting on their helmets, high-pressure gas gushed from the helmets, gradually clarifying their appearances.

They weren’t strangers; one was Qinghu the Supreme, and the other was Bentley.

Bentley had a bewildered expression, continuously making gestures, clearly asking — what exactly happened?

Qinghu seemed both amused and frustrated, wanting to appear serious but unable to control her expression.

Finally, she made a "listen to me" gesture.

Bentley took a couple of deep breaths, then removed the space helmet, making a series of gestures.

"Hurry, I can’t hold on much longer... I’ve sustained some injuries."

Qinghu promptly released a lifeboat, then made a gesture, "Get in!"

Bentley was used to being competitive and wasn’t lacking in combat power.

But at this moment, he truly couldn’t argue, ultimately, Qinghu was the Supreme, while he was merely A-level.

Seeing him enter the lifeboat, Qinghu lifted it up, swiftly navigating through the lakebed.

The commotion when they appeared was not ordinary; the sound could travel hundreds of kilometers.

Although she didn’t know the specific location here, not even certain if it was on Qingyuan Star, leaving quickly was definitely the right choice.

The water pressure at the lakebed was high, but since she was the Supreme, capable of surviving briefly in space, this was just minor.

She took roughly three minutes to swiftly traverse over ten kilometers.

Originally, she considered using Instant Flash, but doing so underwater produced significant noise and consumed considerable stamina.

The speed remained somewhat lacking... Qinghu analyzed carefully, she’d never felt time pass so slowly.

At this moment, her spiritual perception detected a noticeable energy fluctuation a hundred kilometers away!

"Oops, someone discovered us!" she internally let out a sigh.

By now she had perceived the general range of the lake, roughly ten thousand square kilometers, going ashore wouldn’t take long.

But the noise had alerted people on the shore, who were now likely coming to investigate.

So Qinghu’s body sank directly into the lakebed’s silt, continuing to move rapidly in the soil layers.

However, even though she practiced Earth Attribute, her affinity wasn’t bad, her speed in the soil wasn’t as fast as on the ground — it wasn’t faster than in the lake water.

She had to operate carefully; excessive movement could cause energy fluctuations to reach the surface, possibly noticed by the flying devices above the lake.

Thus she continued cautiously, taking about half an hour to reach the shore with the lifeboat.

But the shoreline wasn’t her final destination — in fact, staying here was also risky.

So she continued forward in the soil layer, advancing seventy or eighty kilometers before daring to stop for a short rest.

This time, the teleportation mistake seemed to have hurt Bentley slightly; she was fine, mostly unharmed.

Even so, carrying the lifeboat through the soil was exhausting.

This fatigue primarily didn’t stem from physical exertion but rather a mental aspect.

The teleportation error was torment enough, not to mention the subsequent journey with vigilance against discovery...

She stopped at a location where the surface was hilly, with relatively dense trees and no human presence.

Qinghu couldn’t pinpoint the exact location, unsure what area this was.

But the good news was, from the celestial phenomena, she could at least confirm it belonged to Qingyuan Star!

No one within a dozen kilometers around, so she first brought the lifeboat to the surface.

Using the watch wasn’t wise, but her Storage Talisman held the Pioneer.

She released Bentley first, letting him adjust his state; contacting the leader wasn’t urgent.

It’s said Qu Jianlei’s team is comprised of battle-hardened veterans, unlikely to make a mistake in coping.

At this moment, keeping in touch with the main force is essential, but even more crucial is ensuring one’s body is in the best possible state.

Trust in comrades is fundamental, but before they arrive, ensuring sufficient combat readiness is paramount!

This responsibility extends not only to oneself but also to comrades and the team.

With their combat power, maintaining their state and vigilance meant they were nearly impossible to be taken down quickly.

Bentley understood priorities, he took out a capsule and swallowed it directly.

— This was the precious material their leader provided for emergencies; given the unclear situation, it’s no time to be stingy.

While absorbing the millennial stone milk, he also took out an A-level Crystal Rejuvenation — a balanced mix of coarse and fine nourishment.