"Dr. Cui, have you found anything?" Qin Yuan came to the laboratory and asked the slightly excited Dr. Cui.
Dr. Cui pointed at the screen and said with an incredible look: "The blood and other tissue samples we extracted from the flames contain very wonderful substances. After repeated tests, we found that it can quickly promote cell growth and mutation, repair and repair. The damage can even change the original genetic map of the creature. I'm sure that the flame has changed a lot, or evolved, compared to the dolphins of two hundred years ago."
"Is this any harm to the flame?" Qin Yuan asked.
"No harm has been found yet. On the contrary, if our speculation is correct, flames should be healthier and live longer than ordinary dolphins." Dr. Cui paused and said, "I think the dolphin epidemic two hundred years ago, not so much It is a natural disaster, rather than a cruel natural screening. Four hundred years ago, human beings also suffered a global FD virus invasion, which took the lives of nearly 100 million people. Those who survived are not only physical fitness It has improved, and there have also been different degrees of variation in body functions. It is generally believed that this variation is a special evolution."
Qin Yuan said coldly: "This so-called evolution has seriously affected the ability of human beings to reproduce, and the birth rate has plummeted. In the past year, there have been fewer than 40 million newborns in the world, which has reached a dangerous critical value."
Today, the average human life expectancy is about 180 years, and the fertility rate has dropped by 60%. Every five couples may not have a child, and even with technological means, the pregnancy success rate is only 37%.
"I believe that humans will soon overcome this problem." Dr. Cui was quite confident about this, and he didn't care much about it. At present, only the two dolphins are attracting his attention.
Qin Yuan did not intend to discuss in depth, and suddenly asked, "How old is the flame?"
"About twelve or thirteen years old, just in time for maturity."
Mature at the age of twelve or thirteen? According to Qin Yuan's knowledge, the average age of wild dolphins is fifty years old. According to human standards, the flame should be just a child.
"So, Hailang is not a child of flames?" Qin Yuan asked again.
"No." Dr. Cui replied, "We have done identification, and they are not directly related. There may be other dolphins living in the ocean, but our survey team has not found anything yet."
Hearing that Hailang is not a child of flames, Qin Yuan felt a kind of ecstatic joy in his heart.
After coming out of the research room, Qin Yuan habitually walked towards the water.
At this moment, Shang Ke was jumping and galloping in the water with the little dolphin, and his cheerful appearance made his cold and hard facial features subconsciously soften a bit.
Qin Yuan looked at the gloomy sky, there would be a storm in two days, and he had to make preparations in advance.
The next day, Shang Ke and the little dolphins were taken into the inner waters of the base, which were isolated in several areas, where many different species of marine life were kept separately.
The changes in the weather made the creatures in the base restless, sending messages to each other that humans could not understand.
The sky was covered with dark clouds, the light was gloomy, waves of sea wind whistled past, the waves rolled, slapped heavily on the reef, and set off huge water splashes.
Shang Ke and the little dolphin hid in the underwater channel. There were solid metal walls on both sides of the channel. There was a metal fence at the exit, and behind it was an underground water channel leading to the interior of the base. Stay here, no matter how fierce the waves are, they won't hurt them.
Shang Ke protects the little dolphin under his body, and as the water waves gently shake, the left brain and the right brain alternately sleep.
After an unknown amount of time, there was a loud, earth-shattering noise from above, and the entire base trembled. Then, fragments of various objects fell into the water one after another.
What happened
Shang Ke swam to the fence quickly, and vaguely saw the fire on the water rising into the sky, and it seemed that an explosion had occurred just now.
As far as he knows, the base is equipped with a photon defense wall, which can withstand storms below level 5. Even if the energy is exhausted, there is no possibility of an explosion.
Shang Ke turned around, followed the underground water channel, and swam towards the interior of the base, with the little dolphin closely following him.
Soon, he found that various pieces of equipment and industrial waste were floating in the originally clear waterway. A large amount of seawater poured into the base, and countless aquatic creatures fled. Seeing this scene, Shang Ke immediately understood that the defensive wall of the base had been destroyed, and most of the base had been submerged by sea water.
Shang Ke took the little dolphin and swam into the sea through the broken glass, and only when he got to the surface did he know what happened.
It turned out that a passenger aircraft crashed accidentally, just above the base, and the huge explosion power destroyed the base's defensive wall. There are hundreds of egg-shaped rescue capsules floating on the water, which should be an emergency measure when the aircraft is about to crash. Most of the rescue capsules have been destroyed, some people were swept away by the waves, and some people struggled desperately in the waves.
Shang Ke stared at everything in front of him, unable to believe that the base that was intact a few hours ago has become dilapidated at this moment. The flames caused by the explosion have been extinguished by the waves, and there is darkness between heaven and earth, as if a monster opened its huge mouth, ready to devour everything in front of it...
"The flames and waves are still under the base!" Dr. Cui yelled anxiously at the flickering screen. He and dozens of staff hid in the escape room before the explosion. The defense system here is separate from the main base. The defense wall is still intact and has not been hit by the explosion.
Under the operation of the doctor, the computer quickly connected all the monitors that could be connected. When the picture appeared, everyone was stunned.
In the picture, a dolphin rushes into the turbulent waves, pushes a lifebuoy that I don't know where to find it to a victim, and then bites the rope to take the victim, and quickly goes to the back of the relatively safe base. Swim away and then disappear from the screen.
But after a moment, "it" appeared again, and rushed to the other victim, holding him to swim to safety.
One, two, three... The flames are like heroic lifeguards, rushing into the rough sea again and again, saving the victims one by one. "It", which should have been waiting for rescue, is now doing everything in its power to rescue mankind.
This scene brought a huge impact to everyone.
That vigorous posture, riding the wind and waves, as fast as lightning, is not afraid of the challenges of nature, in the dark, shining a light blue light, like an elves in the sea, so beautiful that people take their breath away.
However, not everyone is in the mood to appreciate the beauty of flames. Most of the victims did not know that the flames were here to save people. They all struggled and resisted when they saw the flames approaching.
The flames were able to travel freely in the huge waves, dodging all obstacles nimbly, but were scarred by the panicked victims. One of the victims happened to be holding a dagger in his hand, and when the flames came to the rescue, he was severely injured. A long bloody opening was drawn on the back of "it".
The flame twitched in pain, but still didn't give up to save him, endured the pain and sent him to a safe place all the way.
Everyone at the base was full of grief and anger, and felt distressed. At the same time, they were also shocked by the bravery and kindness of "It". Even human beings may not be able to do this to such an extent.
After the injury, the flame's movement was obviously much slower, and the blood flowing in the water filled with a blood mist, which looked unusually coquettish under the blue light.
"Can't let 'it' stay outside, or 'it' will bleed to death!" a staff member shouted eagerly.
Dr. Cui stabilized his mind and said: "Don't worry, the dolphin's self-healing ability is very strong, and the blood will stop soon. However, you should really bring 'it' back as soon as possible. Lin Zi, Xiao K, prepare life-saving equipment."
Several people responded and acted immediately.
However, human beings are very slow to act on the bottom of the sea, not to mention rescue, it is good to be able to protect their own safety.
After several attempts, everyone finally gave up, returned to the escape room, and waited for the waves to subside a little before making plans.
"Strange, there are no victims nearby, why are the flames still wandering around?" One person frowned and looked at the surveillance.
The flames in the picture are obviously exhausted. Just over an hour ago, "it" saved at least 40 victims. Now that there are no living people on the sea, "it" should find a place to rest as soon as possible.
Dr. Cui watched the flames go back and forth around the base, even though the swimming speed became slower and slower, it still did not stop.
He murmured, "Flame it... is it looking for us?"
When everyone heard the words, they were stunned and moved, and when they looked at the tired figure who was shuttled in the huge waves, they were shocked beyond words.
Flames looking for them? "It" thought they were in danger
"Doctor, use sound waves!" a researcher suddenly shouted.
Dr. Cui suddenly woke up and quickly activated the simulated sound wave system. Sound waves that cannot be discerned by human hearing, spread out in circles, forming a special frequency in the water.
The flame seemed to feel it, and after a few laps in the water, it slowly swam in the direction of the source of the sound wave.
When everyone saw this, surprises appeared on their faces. However, at this moment, a huge wave rose up behind the flames, like a big mouth, engulfing "it" in an instant.
Everyone's expressions froze instantly, and the flames could no longer be seen in the picture...
"How is the situation? Are there any casualties at the base?" After receiving the news, Qin Yuan ignored the dissuasion and ventured to the base, and saw everyone with a dim look in the escape room.
Dr. Cui said in a low voice, "We're all fine, it's just..."
"Just what?" An ominous premonition rose in Qin Yuan's heart.
"Well, the flame is gone, 'it' was swept away by the waves." A female researcher couldn't help sobbing.
"Isn't 'it' in a safe waterway?" Qin Yuan said coldly, "How could it be swept away by the waves?"
Everyone turned their gazes in unison, not daring to look at him.
Dr. Cui sighed, turned on the monitoring just now, and played it back to Qin Yuan.
Qin Yuan watched quietly, and as the screen played, the expression on his face gradually changed from surprise, anger, and worry to deep, and only the elf-like figure was still engraved in his pupils.
He looked at the picture that was frozen in front of him, and said firmly: "I believe that 'it' will be fine."
When the weather was calm, Qin Yuan immediately organized manpower and began a large-scale search of this sea area...
The dark clouds dissipated, the blue sky was clear, and the sea returned to calm, as if everything that had just happened was just a nightmare.
In a shallow sea area about 3 nautical miles away from the base, the exhausted Shang Ke was resting underwater, and the wounds on his body were gradually healing. If Dr. Cui and others saw him, they would be surprised by his extraordinary recovery speed.
At this moment, Shang Ke felt that the surrounding water seemed to be moving a little bit. When he returned to his senses, his body was trapped by a large net.
Can still wake up.
Nima, can't you let him get a good night's sleep? It's really endless!
He turned around and quickly went upstream. Before the person above closed the net, he jumped out of the net and jumped high out of the water.
There was an exclamation in my ear, and then someone shouted: "What a big fish, hurry up, don't let it run away!"
Shang Ke looked towards them, but saw a spear shot towards him quickly, just as he was about to fall back into the sea, he felt a piercing pain spread from his tail to his whole body, causing him to scream and lose his body. Balanced, slammed into the water.
"Shoot it, drag it up!" the fishermen on the boat exclaimed excitedly.
Shang Ke was quickly dragged out of the sea by them, slammed, and dropped on the deck.
Shang Ke couldn't help struggling. Leaving the sea water made him feel very uncomfortable, and the constant flow of blood dyed the splint a bright red. He raised his head and saw only a blurred figure.
You stall, go up, big, things, it's over! Shang Ke roared in his heart.
"What kind of fish is this? I've never seen it before." One person kicked Shang Ke's back.
"Maybe it is a rare species of fish." Another person instructed, "Put it in the tank first, and don't let it die. This time the sea god pays homage, just use this fish as a sacrifice."
"Ow!" The crowd cheered.
Then, Shang Ke felt that he was lifted up and rudely thrown into a water tank more than one meter long. The narrow space made him curl up and breathe hard in the shallow sea water. Before the spear was taken off, waves of pain hit him, gradually blurring his consciousness.
Shang Ke suddenly remembered his mission—to become food for humans.
Maybe it's almost done...