In front of the footprints that Shao Zifeng discovered, a group of people whispered around.
Click.
After Yang Qi finished taking pictures with the camera.
With the assistance of my colleagues, I carefully poured the adjusted plaster into the footprint.
This is the most common method for encountering footprint fossils during field investigations of paleontology professionals.
After the footprint model is made in this way, the details of the foot of the creature that left the footprint can be seen more intuitively, and it is more convenient to carry.
Although it is more convenient to use resin and silica gel to make models, it is a pity that those materials require a relatively high melting point and are not suitable for use on snow.
Even if it is plaster prepared directly with water, there is a great possibility of failure.
When everyone was busy, Shao Zifeng stared at the footprint.
It really looks like the footprint he saw in the underground cave. If anything, this footprint is much smaller than the one in the underground cave.
'You won't be targeted by anything, will you? '
Shao Zifeng muttered to himself.
"Okay, just be careful."
After the plaster solidified, Yang Qi and the other three took the tools and carefully opened it.
After the snow was removed with a small brush, the faces of the three showed disappointment.
"Failed?"
Chen Yixin stood behind several people, holding her chest with her arms.
Just because the protective suit is too bloated, this action looks kind of funny.
"Failed." Yang Qi was a little discouraged: "The snow here is too soft, and the footprints were crushed by plaster."
"That's it." Chen Yixin said nonchalantly, "Do you know why you are directly asked to deal with this footprint this time?"
The three looked at each other and lowered their heads slightly: "I'm sorry, professor, for disappointing you."
"I'm not disappointed, because I knew what the outcome would be before you discussed the plan." Chen Yixin shook her head and said in a flat tone, "Since this footprint has been destroyed, let's move on to the next step, and talk about your concerns about this. Conjecture of what creature left the footprints."
Shao Zifeng raised his head and glanced at Chen Yixin, always feeling that she meant something.
To be fair, this was the first time he had seen Chen Yixin instructing a researcher.
Yang Qi looked at the other footprints on the ground and had guesses in his heart, but he didn't say it easily out of academic rigor.
The other two obviously had the same idea, and they hesitated.
Cang Haiyuan stretched his head and glanced at it, touched Shao Zifeng's shoulder and whispered, "Isn't this what Huofeng Pheasant stepped on, what's hard to guess."
Shao Zifeng twitched the corner of his mouth and ignored him.
Zhao Li, who was standing on the other side of his body, said with a dark face when he heard the words: "The footprints of the phoenix pheasants are not so thick."
"It's freezing and swollen." Cang Haiyuan smiled and said, "The weather is so cold, maybe your phoenix pheasant is not suitable for it."
"Crack!"
The phoenix pheasant suddenly became unhappy when he heard it, fluttering his wings like a white crane, raising his slender claws and grabbing at Cang Haiyuan.
"Calm down."
Zhao Li holds the wings of his fire phoenix pheasant.
And the phoenix pheasant stretched its neck and raised its paws at Cang Haiyuan angrily.
Chen Yixin glanced at a few people without stopping.
He then continued to look at the three researchers, tapping his fingers on his arms.
"Why, dare not say?"
"What have you learned all these years?"
"Can't even the most fundamental question in paleontology be answered?"
Hearing Chen Yixin's words, several people were a little embarrassed, Yang Qi bit his teeth and said: "From the footprints, it looks like a small carnivorous dinosaur, but dinosaurs have been extinct for hundreds of millions of years, and the extreme low temperature of Antarctica is not suitable for them to survive. , so, so."
Chen Yixin nodded slightly and said to the other two, "Do you think so too?"
Seeing the two nodding, Chen Yixin said with a bit of hatred that iron is not steel: "In this world, what is impossible?"
"The world has changed for 20 years. The reason why our research is slow now is because you are too limited to the scientific theories and research methods of the past."
"Just like just now, how did you think of using plaster as a model on this snow? Yang Qi, is your Greenland seal a decoration? Wouldn't it be better to freeze it directly with ice elements?"
"Yes, now based on scientific theory, something is researched, which makes you complacent?"
Faced with a barrage of criticism, the three big men bowed their heads like little children.
Chen Yixin's tone softened a lot when she saw the adverbial.
"Of course, this can't be blamed entirely on you, mainly those stubborn old men who always want to use science to explain extraordinary power. But times have changed, as a new force in Daxia, you must have the courage to break this inherent concept. ."
Shao Zifeng understood what she meant. Chen Yixin had told him her speculation about the evolution of atavism a long time ago, but this speculation was contrary to the mainstream scientific supremacy.
Although it is not clear whether her research on atavistic evolution has progressed, she can hear her dissatisfaction from these words.
"If you have any guesses, I will not blame you."
These words made several people less cautious, and Yang Qi said cautiously: "But if you speculate from the footprints, I guess it is the footprints of Albertosaurus or Celestial Stone Dragon."
Chen Yixin nodded and looked at the other two: "You continue."
With Yang Qi taking the lead, the two researchers who Shao Zifeng was not familiar with also expressed their thoughts.
"I think it's more like a Dalian bird or a grandmother Tyrannosaurus."
"It is possible for Dalian Birds, as well as Featherosaurus. Compared with other small carnivorous dragons such as Albertosaurus, they have feathers to keep warm."
Yang Qi was unhappy when he heard the words, and he retorted: "This is not necessarily true. Professor Chen said that he must break the stereotype. I think the probability of Enpiwobalong is higher than that of Dalian Bird and Yulong."
"impossible"
Looking at the three red-faced researchers, Chen Yixin nodded in satisfaction.
Although she is the best young research scholar in recent years, she has a certain prestige and right to speak.
But in many cases her right to speak is very weak, and the older generation's blind worship of past scientific theories makes her very dissatisfied, but under the influence of the general environment, it is difficult for her to make changes.
After conquering the technology of ancient creatures' frozen corpse recovery, her mythical biology theory was directly rejected, and she simply returned to her hometown to apply for a laboratory in despair.
In the end, it came out again because of the icefield saber-toothed tiger.
But as far as she knows, some countries in the West have begun to try to break the scientific concept and conduct research, which makes her feel a sense of urgency.
At the same time, different ideas have also been born. Since it is not possible to directly change the ideas of the older generation, then try to gradually influence the new generation.
Let them be more imaginative in the research of mutant creatures in the future, otherwise Daxia's advantages over the years will likely be overtaken by other countries.
Without disturbing the researcher who was discussing, Chen Yixin turned to look at Zhao Li and the others.
"This footprint should have been left recently. Look around to see if there are any clues."
"Yes."
After hearing Chen Yixin's order, several people acted quickly.
Shao Zifeng walked up to Chen Yixin and asked, "Sister Yixin, can you be sure that this footprint was left recently."
"Of course it can be confirmed." Seeing Shao Zifeng's doubts, Chen Yixin said, "Do you think the footprints in the leeward side are easier to preserve, right?"
"Although we are in the leeward, the wind will not directly bring snow to bury these footprints, but you have to know that when the wind blows over the top of the mountain, the snow will fall directly to the leeward."
"So these few footprints, I guess it will not exceed two days."
Just as Shao Zifeng was about to continue his question, a soldier's voice caught everyone's attention.
"Professor, here is a discovery!"
Chen Yixin led Shao Zifeng towards the soldier and found him standing beside the all-terrain snowmobile.
"What did you find?"
"Look here."
Following the soldier's finger, Shao Zifeng was taken aback.
I saw messy footprints beside the transport sled, and there were several scratches on the sled. The tarpaulin used to cover the items was cut open, and the rags rattled in the cold wind.
"alert!"
Zhao Li's face changed greatly when he saw this.
This proves that when they went to the mountain for scientific research, some creature came, maybe it was watching a few people in the dark now.
"Fuck!"
At this moment, Cang Haiyuan cursed, and saw him standing not far away, with several torn and tattered packaging bags scattered around him.
It was his transport sleigh that had been stolen.
As for the little things, it is also his favorite ration.
"Crack!"
Immediately, a few phoenix pheasants were launched into the sky and investigated around.
Shao Zifeng also summoned Qiuqiu to help guard.
He is now basically certain that something has been following them.
"Huh?"
As soon as the ball came out, it got into his collar.
Rubbing his eyes, he let out a soft cry.
Shao Zifeng patted its little head: "Go to sleep, I'll call you if I have something."
"Huh."
After listening to Shao Zifeng's words, Qiuqiu grabbed his collar with his small claws and fell into a deep sleep.
"Have you found anything?"
"Crack!"
Several phoenix pheasants shook their heads.
Shao Zifeng thought about it and said, "Sister Yixin, I suspect that I am being targeted."
"being targeted"
Chen Yixin reacted: "You mean that egg."
"More than an egg."
Shao Zifeng shook his head with a wry smile: "I demolished other people's homes."
Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what he meant.
Immediately, Shao Zifeng gave them a general introduction to the underground cave, and of course concealed some things that were difficult to explain.
"You mean the footprints in that underground cave are the same as this one?"
"It looks quite similar, but the one in the underground cave seems to be bigger."
Shao Zifeng's words caught the attention of the three researchers, who looked at Shao Zifeng eagerly, eager to get more information.
Chen Yixin's previous words made them begin to make bold assumptions, but now Shao Zifeng's words undoubtedly made them have the idea of careful verification.
"Zhao Li, let the phoenix pheasant come back, there should be no danger."
"But Professor Chen"
"It should be a little guy. If it's really that powerful, there's no need to sneak around."
"Everyone has been tired all day, prepare to camp and rest."
night.
It should be night in time, Shao Zifeng opened his eyes.
Picking up the mobile phone Chen Yixin gave, the dim fluorescent light lit up in the tent.
It is now three in the morning on February 2, 2021.
There are less than two days before Qiuqiu's birthday, and Shao Zifeng is going to give him a surprise.
As for the date of its birthday, it was the first day Shao Zifeng saw Qiuqiu in his memory, so he took it upon himself to take this day as the little guy's birthday.
I don't think this silly little guy will have any opinion.
He gently opened the sleeping bag, and took the ball from his arms, which was clutching his clothes and sleeping with his little paws.
Putting the sleeping bag on it again, Shao Zifeng stood up on tiptoe.
Looking at the sleeping ball, a hint of softness appeared on his face.
This little guy consumed too much in the previous battle, and now he always doesn't get enough sleep, just like a child.
Putting on the protective suit, Shao Zifeng washed briefly, and then walked out of the tent.
The sky was covered with dark clouds as always, and after taking a breath of the cold and fresh air, Shao Zifeng couldn't help shivering.
It is said that the Antarctic summer can see sunshine, but Shao Zifeng has never seen it.
In Shao Zifeng's memory, since entering the Antarctic Circle, the weather here has always been gloomy.
He almost forgot what the night was like.
The camping area chose the place where the footprints were found yesterday. Six tents surrounded Chen Yixin's tent.
They are fixed with nylon ropes to prevent them from being lifted off by sudden turbulence.
"Yo, you weren't scheduled to watch the night, why, can't you sleep?"
A familiar voice rang out.
Shao Zifeng looked up and saw Cang Haiyuan guarding the bonfire, half leaning on the body of the emperor penguin, the crimson fire reflected the surrounding into crimson.
Cang Haiyuan held a wrinkled cigarette in his hand and sniffed under his nose with a contented expression on his face.
In fact, Shao Zifeng still admires Cang Haiyuan.
Someone once said that people who can quit smoking are scary.
But Shao Zifeng felt that Canghaiyuan was even more terrifying than that kind of person.
He didn't subjectively want to quit smoking, but he was able to resist the temptation of smoking. It has to be said that he has a strong self-control.
"I have something to do, take advantage of the rest time now."
Hearing Shao Zifeng's words, Cang Haiyuan suddenly became interested, he looked at Shao Zifeng with a smirk, and gave him a look that a man could understand.
"Why, I'm sorry in front of Qiuqiu?"
Shao Zifeng was stunned for a moment, some wondered how Cang Haiyuan knew that he was going to prepare a birthday present for Qiuqiu.
"I'm really embarrassed, I'm going to give this little guy a surprise."
"hiss!"
Cang Haiyuan looked at him with an exaggerated expression and took a breath: "No, you, you are really going to do this in front of your pet beast."
"You haven't done it?"
Shao Zifeng is a little strange. As the person closest to the pet beast, shouldn't it be right for his pet beast to have a birthday
Especially the first birthday together is very memorable.
Cang Haiyuan frowned and thought for a while: "I have done it before, but it feels weird to be stared at by it, then you go, I will keep it a secret for you."
After he finished speaking, he gave Shao Zifeng an understanding look and continued to smell the cigarette in his hand.
He just peeked at Shao Zifeng from time to time, with a sighed expression on his face, and he didn't know what he was talking about when he muttered.
"weird"
Shao Zifeng muttered in his mouth, and after summoning the deer, he took the mountaineering pick and walked to the nearby mountain.
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(End of this chapter)