Ramona brought Xia Lei into the Oval Office, and then she took Gu Kexin down.
Liang Tao and Han Yifei have been chatting for a while, and the atmosphere between them is very harmonious, giving people the feeling of meeting each other too late. However, Xia Lei knew that Liang Tao was acquainted with him, and no matter who was with him, he would feel like he was late, especially women.
"Brother, you have really made a great contribution." As soon as Xia Lei came in, Liang Tao said straight to the point: "I heard Mr. Han tell you about your deeds, but you don't know that you saved not only Mr. Han, but All of us."
"Brother Liang, you're welcome. There are some things that I just happen to happen to and can easily do it with a little effort." Xia Lei said.
Liang Tao said: "You're welcome. I know the existence of the AE project, and I also know its importance to us humans. Professor Punk is dead. If you save Mr. Han, this project will not be interrupted. We There is hope.”
Xia Leitao, "You also know about the AE project? What do you know?"
Liang Tao said: "Although our resistance army and Tianzhu Academy are different institutions, our purpose is the same, which is to fight for the survival and future of mankind. Our resistance army and Tianzhu Academy have exchanges in many fields Yes, sometimes when they need us to do something, they will ask it. Similarly, when we need them to do something for us, we will directly ask it. This is actually a kind of integration of resources. Only by integrating us Only with the combined efforts of everyone can we hope to survive and develop."
Xia Lei smiled and said, "This is not my problem."
Liang Tao shrugged, "Well, I actually don't know very well, but our Commander-in-Chief knows very well. You can stay here for a while, and when she comes, you can talk to her in person, and she will tell you Everything." Then a wicked smile appeared on his face, "Also, I have to tell you, she is the most beautiful woman in our resistance army, she is the military beauty of our resistance army. I can guarantee you , as long as you see her, you will be fascinated by her."
Xia Lei said: "No, I will leave here soon."
"I heard that you are going to the Dark Forest. Is this true?" Liang Tao obviously heard what Han Yifei said.
Xia Lei paused and said, "Yes, I have something very important to deal with."
"I know that blue dragon. I heard that this is your agreement with it?"
"Not entirely, I have my own reasons." Xia Lei didn't want to explain. However, he understood Liang Tao's concern for him, because everyone had a consensus, that is, people who go to the dark forest will not come back alive.
Liang Tao's eyes were full of worry, "I know you are a person who keeps your promises, but this matter is related to your life and death. Please think about it more."
Xia Lei said: "I have made my decision and will not think about it again. Also, leave this thing to you and Mr. Han for safekeeping." Xia Lei opened his backpack and took out the bird from Blackbeard's tent. The black briefcase obtained from the safe was then placed on Liang Tao's desk.
"What is this?" Liang Tao asked curiously.
Xia Lei said: "Professor Punk's scientific research materials and experimental records. I have no use for keeping them, so I will leave them to you and Mr. Han."
Han Yifei excitedly grabbed the briefcase in his hand, his voice trembling as he spoke, "This is Professor Punk's briefcase. He always carries this briefcase to work in the laboratory."
Liang Tao also looked very excited, "With Professor Punk's scientific research information and experimental records, we will be more likely to successfully develop ae!"
"You guys, I'm going out for a walk." Xia Lei walked towards the door.
"Do you want money?" Liang Tao asked.
Xia Lei said: "No, I found some Blue Moon coins in Blackbeard's safe. Can I use them here?"
"Yes, Blue Moon Coins can be used in any market on this planet, especially the black market, which only recognizes Blue Moon Coins and rare ores." Liang Tao said.
"That's fine, don't worry about me. You can collect some information and experimental records while I go out for a walk." Xia Lei left Liang Tao's office.
"Come back early and I'll help you wash away the dust!" Liang Tao's voice came from behind.
Xia Lei just smiled and did not respond. He actually had the scientific research information in the briefcase, but he didn't think Han Yifei could use those information to research ae. On Earth, he has been studying ae for several years, but in the end he did not have a reliable result. He has done research, so he is very clear about the mystery and complexity of ae. How could he study it casually with some scientific research materials and experimental records
But the things in the briefcase had an irresistible temptation for Liang Tao and Han Yifei. If it weren't for the things in the briefcase, Liang Tao would have caught up with him long ago. No matter what Xia Lei wanted to do in this underground city, He will accompany you wherever you go.
After walking out of the white house, Xia Lei walked along a street in the canyon. He has no purpose, he just walks around as he pleases, wherever he goes. The buildings on both sides of the street are relatively dense, but they are not high. The highest one is only three floors, and the materials used in the buildings are mainly stone, which is very strong and heavy. When building a house with stone, it is definitely not possible to build it as high as using reinforced concrete.
The sight was filled with houses built of stone, which reminded Xia Lei of that stone city again. That city with magical energy that can travel through time, space and the stars, where is it now
Just walking around like this and thinking about random things, Xia Lei came to a market without knowing it.
The market is not big, but sells everything. Guns and ammunition, protective equipment, daily necessities, minerals, wild animals, etc. are very lively.
"Friends, don't miss it if you pass by. How about the new assault rifle?" A man selling guns came out from behind his stall and sold his products to Xia Lei. "Take my gun. You can do anything outside, and getting rich is actually just the difference between having a gun and not being robbed."
Xia Lei just glanced at the weapons at the weapons dealer's stall, then shook his head and left. Those weapons were all rusty junk weapons. It was hard to say whether they could fire, let alone their accuracy.
"Bah! Poor guy!" the weapons dealer spit on the ground, "Damn it, he must be a poor kid who slipped in from outside. Don't let me do it again, or I'll kill you!"
Xia Lei actually heard the weapons dealer's curses and threats clearly, but he just didn't care about it. In this chaotic world, life is worthless, let alone dignity? If he always cares about others and wants to win or lose, a large number of people here may die. The harsh living environment makes people become violent, vicious and selfish, but these are actually human nature, and humans are just animals. Eating what is available to maintain one's own survival is actually a common feature of all animals. No one is exception to this.
"Friend, how about we go inside?" A vendor blocked Xia Lei's way.
The businessman was quite well-dressed, with a Blue Moon energy pistol stuck in his belt, which was the same model as the one he got from Blackbeard's safe. However, the handle of this vendor's energy pistol is exaggeratedly inlaid with a red gem the size of a thumb. Its nature as a weapon is far less obvious than that of showing off.
Xia Lei's eyes moved to the building behind the vendor, which was a three-story stone building. The store door on the ground floor was closed tightly, and there was a billboard hanging on the door, which read in Chinese characters: Duobao Shop.
Treasure shop
Perhaps this name aroused Xia Lei's curiosity. His eyes moved slightly, and the metal door panel instantly "melted" into his field of vision like ice and snow. The space behind the door came into his sight, a fairly spacious hall. A booth was set up in the middle of the hall, and there were a dozen girls standing on the booth. There was only a pitiful amount of fabric on their bodies to cover their modesty, and there were many scars on their exposed skin, which were traces of being beaten and whipped.
Xia Lei was a little surprised by the "goods" in the hall. Selling weapons and wild animals was acceptable, but selling women as commodities, and selling them openly in the market, was hard to accept. Such a thing, even on earth, is only something that happens in slave society and feudal society, right
"Friends, you only need to pay five blue moon coins to enter." The merchant said with a seductive smile, "Even if you can't afford it, it's good to go in, because they will soon be asked to take off their clothes for display."
Xia Lei withdrew his gaze, "You are trading female slaves here, no one cares about it?"
"Control? Do you want to talk about the rebels?" A hint of disdain emerged from the corner of the businessman's mouth, "This underground city was not built by the rebels, and they are not the owners of this underground city."
Xia Lei asked tentatively: "Then who is the master of this dungeon?"
The businessman frowned and said, "My answer is not free. Do you want to go in?"
Xia Lei smiled and said, "Go in, of course I want to go in." He took out a roll of blue moon coins from his trouser pocket, and then pulled out one with the smallest denomination, but it was also a 20 denomination.
Before Xia Lei handed the Blue Moon Coin to the businessman's hand, the businessman grabbed the Blue Moon Coin from Xia Lei's hand and said, "My taste is never bad. You are a rich man." People. Thanks for the tip, please come in."
Xia Lei didn't let him change. He walked towards the door leading to the hall, then opened the door and walked in. There were already a lot of people in the hall, most of them were men, and they looked at the girls with lustful eyes. They are not very old, the oldest is probably less than eighteen years old. They stood timidly on the stage, nervously waiting for their unknown fate.
Just after Xia Lei entered the hall, the businessman waved, and a young man followed him and walked to his side.
The businessman whispered something to the young man. The young man nodded and walked towards the elevator leaving the dungeon.
The well-dressed businessman closed the metal door of the hall for the first time, and a strange smile appeared on his lips.