Yangcheng, in a building not far from Feng Yi Collection.
With the completion of various renovation works, the building no longer has a messy and rough appearance, but a special style that combines elegance and wildness.
At this moment, in the empty room, the owner of the building was staring at a statue taller than a human with a dreamy expression.
This statue has a human head and a snake body, that is, there is a snake underneath the human head.
It is very delicately made, and you can see the thought the maker put into it.
Steve smiled with satisfaction.
When Feng Yi's collection museum opened, he saw Feng Yi's artistic shape and came up with an idea. In the meantime, he discussed with others to modify the details and look for materials. Until now, the statue is truly completed.
The materials used are very different from the statues in the Feng Yi Collection. It’s not that he is unwilling to spend so much money to find special alloy materials, but it’s purely because of Steve’s pursuit of “truth”.
In his opinion, the statue of Feng Yi was too artistic and not realistic enough!
Not only the shape, but also the touch is real, the tail is so hard that it can easily crack a walnut!
Mine is different. It has perfect proportions, a combination of hardness and softness, and is elegant, slender, and full of power!
Steve looked at the statue in front of him, his smile becoming more dreamy.
Ah~ this damn sense of immersion!
What a visual treat!
The ultimate experience of art!
This statue must be placed at the gate for more people to appreciate!
When the business opens in the future, every visitor will be able to see my beautiful artistic design!
Steve was already imagining that scene in his mind.
Soon, this place will welcome many big and small cuties, and the dream of many years will finally come true!
There seemed to be a burning fire in Steve's heart, and every cell in his body was jumping with excitement that could hardly be suppressed!
He is very busy every day now and has no time to take care of anything else except this matter.
Nothing can distract him!
I'm not interested in any of the FGB missions or the Butterfly Project exercises!
Not interested at all!
He declined several mission invitations from the committee and did not attend private gatherings of experts.
Why go to those? It's a waste of time!
My love is here!
Steve took a soft cloth specially used for cleaning statues and wiped them carefully from head to toe. After he was done, he squatted down and looked up, admiring them quietly.
“What a wonderful combination!”
As I was watching, the phone rang.
Steve stood up to answer it.
"Hello, it's Feng Yi. I heard that you went to the rainforest for investigation again?"
Although Steve spent most of his energy in this building, he still knew some information trends.
If it were in the past, he would have wanted to go to the tropical rainforest on the other side of the sea with Feng Yi to catch anacondas, but now he no longer has that idea.
Feng Yi: "Steve, excuse me, I have a problem here and I want you to come over and help me. It's not convenient to say too much, and it can't be explained clearly in a few words. I'll send you a picture first."
Steve's face turned serious.
It seems that it is no small matter that Feng Yi uses encrypted communication at this time.
There were no chairs or stools in the room, so Steve found something to sit on the ground and used a soft cloth to wipe off the dust from under the statue.
Not long after, Steve received several photos.
The photos show the same vertebra taken from different angles, with a measuring ruler next to it, which allows people to have a clearer judgment on the size of the vertebra.
As a seasoned expert, Steve recognized the species of the vertebrae at first sight, and then looked at the measuring ruler in the photo...
At first he thought he was dazzled or Feng Yi had put the wrong photo
But he soon realized that Feng Yi's use of encrypted communications to contact him at this time was definitely not an ordinary event.
"Swear you're not lying to me!"
Steve's breathing suddenly became rapid, his face flushed, his voice was excited, and he was extremely excited. He stood up and took the tablet computer. The computer contained the data records of his previous research on Titan Anaconda.
According to the information, the study of Titanoboa is about fossils, but in Feng Yi's photo, this vertebra is still very "fresh".
If the photo is real...
"wait for me!
! I will pack my things right now... Yes, keep it a secret for now, don’t tell anyone else now, wait for me to go over and confirm... Two vertebrae are already there? ! The rest... Dig! Dig them all... Where is my bag? All the documents are..."
In the rain forest, Feng Yi listened to the person on the other end of the phone talking incoherently and was about to ask for the approximate time before ending the call. Suddenly, Steve on the other end of the phone exclaimed:
"Oh no—"
Then there was a bang.
It was like something heavy had fallen to the ground.
Feng Yi hurriedly asked: "Hello? Steve? Are you okay over there? If you have too many things to do, you don't have to rush over..."
"No!"
Steve stared blankly at the broken statue on the ground, still maintaining the posture of wanting to reach out to save it, like a dazed stone statue.
Heartache, regret and sadness are like waves crashing against the shore.
But after a brief silence, Steve resolutely looked away, took his bag and walked towards the door without looking back.
Like a scumbag who abandons his old love for someone new:
"No, I've already packed my things and will be there right away!"
call ended.
Feng Yi didn’t know what happened on Steve’s side, but judging from the noise, something unexpected must have happened just now.
Never mind. I'll ask him after Steve gets here.
After making the call, Feng Yi continued to search for the remains of the giant beast Serpan nearby.
In the evening, the chief led his men back, but Feng Yi did not go with them. Instead, he carried his backpack, had a meal in the village, and then took some supplies and continued searching in the rainforest.
The chief did not agree with Feng Yi's approach. The rainforest at night was very dangerous and extremely unfriendly to humans.
However, Feng Yi insisted, so the chief did not persuade him any further. Throughout the day, many of Feng Yi's actions had exceeded his understanding.
When Steve arrived, Feng Yi had already dug up a lot of scattered remains. Although they were only a small part compared to the skeleton of a complete individual, in the eyes of both the natives and Steve, a professional, it was already a miraculous search speed.
Steve brought two security assistants with him, both of whom he trusted and had sufficient capabilities, and whom he had worked with many times. Steve had already told Feng Yi about this in the second encrypted call before he came.
Steve was indeed exhausted after flying all the way here and looking up materials and collecting past information. But the passion that burst out from his whole body made him look energetic, as if he was ten years younger. His mentality had regressed twenty years.
The first moment he arrived, in the makeshift tent, he saw no one else but the remains still covered in mud.
"Ah, it's true! It's all true!"
Steve rushed over, gently picked up the remains of the giant beast that Feng Yi had dug out, and examined them carefully. His eyes were focused and ardent, as if he was holding a rare and breathtaking treasure.
Feng Yi: "Wipe your saliva."
Steve carefully put the remains back and wiped the corner of his mouth with his sleeve casually: "What are the plans next?"
Feng Yi: "Maybe you should take a nap and rest first."
Steve: "No need! I'm in great spirits now. I can't sleep. I need to work! If I can't hold on any longer, I'll take a break. You tell me first. What are your plans next?"
Feng Yi said: "I will go and dig up the remains, and you will be responsible for cleaning up what is dug up, as well as scanning with instruments and collecting data. Can you handle all of this?"
Steve nodded vigorously: "Yes! Just as you said, I will stay here and no one can separate me from it!"
My love is here!
Steve looked at the bones, his eyes blurry and intoxicated.
He has already estimated the approximate size of the giant beast from the few remaining bones.
Steve sighed softly, "The giant beast Serpan, the most stunning beast in the world!"
Feng Yi: …
Is this "inclination" you are talking about physical inclination
Although he was so obsessed with the giant beast Serpan that he forgot to eat and sleep, Steve still seriously considered how to deal with this matter.
"Just the few of us?"
Steve thought that even if Feng Yi didn't contact other people from the Joint Security Bureau, he would find some armed forces to isolate and protect the area.
Feng Yi said: "Security will be temporarily handed over to the chief. I have talked to him. There are so many people in the tribe, it is enough. I asked them for help. The locals have more advantages."
The main thing is that asking the natives for help won't cause any big trouble.
If other people are involved, the so-called confidentiality will no longer exist.
But Steve was still worried: "Ask the natives for help? I met the chief today. It seems okay for now, but I can't say for sure in the long run."
Feng Yi asked, "How long do you think we can keep this secret from the higher-ups?"
Steve frowned and thought for a moment, then sighed, "Two days at most."
The various departments of the Joint Security Bureau are not stupid. Especially with the recent undercurrent of the Butterfly Project, the committee has been keeping a closer eye on the schedules of the experts. Based on various factors, the real confidentiality period is only two days, or even less than two days, and their positions will be exposed. The matter of the giant beast Serpan will also be discovered soon.
Feng Yi smiled and said, "That's enough."
According to the current progress, it is definitely impossible to find everything in two days, but after two days his goal has been achieved and he already has a say in the matter.
The subsequent work can be handed over to other people, and this matter does require the help of the Joint Guarantee Bureau and the Expert Committee.
The work plan was confirmed, and Feng Yi remembered the noise he heard during the previous phone call.
"What happened to you at that time?"
Steve's surging enthusiasm cooled, and he simply said, "Some unexpected setbacks."
He was embarrassed to admit that in his excitement, he accidentally broke his new art statue.
He had placed another order with the sculpture master before coming here, so he just had to wait a little longer. Unfortunately, the wonderful combination of art could not be appreciated by everyone when the store opened.
Now, his mind is still focused on this rainforest.
Steve's enthusiasm surged again.
Without further delay, the two divided the work.
Steve brought a lot of information, including information from the FBI database and information provided by indigenous peoples, including weather disasters and forest changes of the year, as well as storm track maps and flood direction maps.
The only data at hand could not provide much help for the excavation work. However, Feng Yi was able to conduct efficient excavation based on this limited information.
However, the search range was too large, and he would not be able to sense anything a little further away, so he could only search along the route that was destroyed that year.
If the target is found, Feng Yi will make a record on the chart, combine the existing data and excavation results, and then calculate the approximate route to continue searching.
But these are already unbelievable and outrageous to other people.
So awesome!
The chief looked at the newly added bones for a long time without saying anything.
Every time I see it, I feel like my understanding is refreshed.
The tribe took over the security work here and also helped with some small tasks. They could get more rewards, so the villagers were very happy and worked actively. With the chief in charge, the villagers were relatively well behaved.
The chief spends most of his time near the tent, and no one else is allowed to enter the tent. Only the chief or his designated confidants can deliver things inside.
Therefore, the chief was also aware of the progress of the search for remains.
"That Feng Yi expert, how on earth did he do it?!"
The chief was puzzled.
Steve carefully processed a piece of bone before answering the chief's question: "Sense of smell."
"Sense of smell?" the chief wondered.
"Um."
"I know he has a good sense of smell, but isn't it too much? He can even smell this?"
"Of course, he's better than a dog!"
After Steve finished speaking, he felt that this statement was not appropriate, and added: "The most sophisticated detectors are not as good as his! However, he is more sensitive to the smell of snakes, and the others are just average."
The chief didn’t know how ordinary “average” was, but he must be better than ordinary people, right
I won’t dwell on the issue of sense of smell anymore. After all, the conclusion is that it’s all about strong professional ability.
The chief is now more curious about the recovery of the behemoth Serpan.
As the search for remains progressed, Steve cleaned and scanned the bones and input the data into the model system in the computer. The behemoth from three hundred years ago was gradually emerging before his eyes.
Steve placed another bone in place, and with the help of the super-thick filter, he couldn't help but sigh again: It was born before I was born, and it died when I was born. We were destined to meet, but never to know each other...
In the sad and melancholy atmosphere, Feng Yi came back.
Ignoring the strange atmosphere in the tent, he handed the remains of Serpan that were dug up today to Steve, and looked at the bones that were arranged in the order of the skeleton.
"The committee will probably contact us tomorrow. This matter cannot be hidden. They will send someone here immediately. Before that, have you made all the necessary records?"
Steve was feeling a little down at first, but he cheered up after hearing Feng Yi's words, like a warrior who wanted to defend his beliefs:
"The entire process of our work was recorded. We have enough videos and photos as evidence. We will definitely have enough say in the subsequent handling of the incident and the arrangement of the remains!"
Feng Yi looked at the scattered skeleton and the measuring tape placed next to it.
“Not very intuitive.”
The chieftain who had been silent said, "It's really hard to feel the power of the beast Serpan just by looking at the skeleton. Maybe we can put a comparison object next to it. Otherwise, I'll lie there and you take pictures?"
Steve immediately said, "Let me do it. Professionals should do professional things. I'll lie next to you as a control group! Adjust the lens and take a clearer picture!"
Feng Yi thought for a moment and said, "We can put a control group without humans. We can put a large wild anaconda that lives in the forest next to it. That way the contrast will be more obvious."
He turned and walked out of the tent: "I know there's one nearby, I'll go catch it!"