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He, Jiang Baimian, Long Yuehong, and Bai Chen were standing on a high ground, looking down at the intelligent robot below.

Because it is not clear how many companions the fleeing enemy has, what strength they are, what is the maximum sensing range, and whether there are any traps set up, so the "Old Tune Team" is cautious and decided to only send Gnava to chase the traces, follow the vines, and four A carbon-based person used binoculars and the surrounding terrain to stand a few kilometers away, closely observing the various performances of his teammates, and was ready to launch a long-range attack at any time.

This is also something that can’t be helped. How can an intelligent robot have a high fault tolerance rate, and if it encounters an accident, the probability of surviving is far better than that of Jiang Baimian and other carbon-based people?

More importantly, intelligent robots are also immune to most awakened abilities, and are not afraid of being induced into human consciousness.

In order to ensure Lao Ge's safety, the four carbon-based members of the "Old Tune Group" unanimously decided to let the other party wear the "Black Marsh Iron Snake" bionic smart armor this time to further enhance their defense capabilities.

There is such a proverb in the old world: meat wrapped in iron, die quickly; iron wrapped in meat, life returned.

Gnawa is now called "iron-clad iron", which is strong enough and strong enough.

——Flesh covered with iron generally refers to human beings riding motorcycles and bicycles with flesh and blood on steel, and iron covered meat refers to human beings riding motor vehicles with flesh and blood under the protection of steel.

Gnava raised his steel arm covered with black scales and waved to his companions, expressing that he received their encouragement.

Then, he began to follow clues such as bloodstains and footprints, and tracked away to the distance.

Jiang Baimian looked at the sky that had darkened to the extent of the main city of Coning Meath, and exhaled:

"In such an environment, only Lao Ge can not miss a trace."

"Yes, yes." Shang Jianyao echoed.

Long Yuehong glanced at them, raised the binoculars, and observed Gnawa's every move, so as to know what happened to the other party in time.

At this moment, the four carbon-based humans are fully armed, three are wearing military exoskeleton devices, and one is wearing the "Chameleon" bionic smart armor.

That one is Long Yuehong.

They didn't skimp on battery power, they just waited for the enemy to be found before launching an attack.

Through the corresponding functions of the telescope and the military exoskeleton device, the four members of the "Old Tune Group" saw Gnawa moving forward at a fast pace.

This shows that until now, the clues have not been interrupted, and the traces still remain on the earth.

"Old Ge walked around a pile of rocks...

"Old Ge crossed a stream...

"Old Ge entered the abandoned village and passed through it again...

"..."

Finally, Jiang Baimian couldn't take it anymore and interrupted Shang Jianyao's words:

"No need to explain, we can all see it."

Shang Jianyao closed his mouth in disappointment, regretting that he could not fully enjoy the job of commentator.

Jiang Baimian turned his attention to Gnawa again, and then relied on the communication system embedded in the military exoskeleton device to say:

"Old Ge, stop for a moment, we'll change positions. If you go further, the angle here is not very good, and the distance is too far away, so it's not suitable for supporting you.

"You pay attention to your surroundings and be prepared for accidents."

After getting an affirmative reply from Gnawa, Jiang Baimian greeted Long Yuehong and others, and moved to the second monitoring point.

This monitoring point was not pre-set, because they didn't know in advance which direction the enemy was fleeing. This monitoring point was one of the few suitable places they specially selected when they watched Gnawa's tracking.

Several carbon-based people in the "Old Tune Team" were equipped with equipment assistance, and it didn't take long for them to reach the predetermined position.

That is a water tower.

Jiang Baimian and others stood firm on the small steel terrace at the top of the water tower, and observed the situation on Gnawa's side again.

No exception.

Gnava continued his tracking journey.

Looking at it, a picture suddenly appeared in Long Yuehong's mind.

It was a funny picture from old world entertainment materials.

He suppressed his voice and shared his feelings with Bai Chen:

"Do you think the current situation is a bit like that picture? A group of people watching, and one person working alone."

"It does look a bit like it!" Before Bai Chen could speak, Shang Jianyao, who had heard all directions, had already expressed his agreement.

He immediately sighed:

"Poor old Greg."

It's like you didn't cheer for Lao Ge just now...Jiang Baimian didn't utter the slander.

After a while, Gnava slowed down.

Here, the traces seem to be less and less, more and more difficult to capture.

This was not difficult for Gnava, he relied on various equipment and various modules to pursue it little by little.

I don't know how long it took, when the real night was coming, Gnava stopped, pointed to a building in front of him and said:

"The enemy should have entered there."

That building belonged to a small town on the edge of Cornimath, near the northern pass.

It was originally the tallest building in the area, but it was later remodeled to look like an outpost.

"How about just blowing up that house?" The vicious Shang Jianyao made a suggestion.

Honest Gnava replied:

"But according to my detection, there are no living creatures inside."

"Why didn't you say it earlier?" Shang Jianyao, who was looking for novelty, was disappointed for a while.

"Transferred ahead of time? A trap?" Jiang Baimian said to himself, and ordered Gnava, "Old Ge, go in and search, be careful."

"Okay." Gnava always obeyed orders.

Then, with the help of the communication system, his reports were continuously transmitted to the ears of Shang Jianyao and others:

"The ground floor has traces of human life, very new...

"They still have animals...the dirt outside the side rear window smells like feces...

"I found a storage room with some supplies in it, but not many, and there are traces of moving...

"There are observation points on the top floor, and you can see the north and west mountain passes and the roads entering Corning Meath...

"Preliminary judgment, three to four people once lived here, plus a large animal...

"I found relatively clear wheel marks on the east side of this building. I have reason to believe that a few hours ago, the humans here took most of the supplies and moved them in a hurry. The direction is the main city of Conimis..."

Jiang Baimian frowned after listening carefully.

She murmured to herself:

"This unscientific……

"There are only so few people in the Eighth Research Institute in Conimis? Moreover, the one who was severely injured by us is one of the best..."

In her original cognition, there must be at least dozens of people in the Eighth Research Institute in Coning Meath, who are responsible for clearing the investigators and guarding the area overlapping with the "New World". Among them, the awakened people at the "spiritual corridor" level They may not be able to count on one hand, and carry items that can directly contact those "New World" powerhouses in the Eighth Research Institute.

Unexpectedly, according to Gnawa, there are only three or four people here plus a giant black cat creature, and because the person who attacked the "Old Tune Group" suffered heavy injuries, he chose to move in a hurry instead of organizing a stronger encirclement and suppression.

"Isn't it someone from the Eighth Research Institute?" Long Yuehong muttered.

"No, the commissioner we caught confirmed that the Eighth Research Institute has quarantined them here, so they will definitely be guarded." Bai Chen shook his head.

Jiang Baimian let out a "hmm":

"There are also giant cats, not so coincidental."

At this time, Shang Jianyao laughed, and the voice was heard by Jiang Baimian, Long Yuehong, Bai Chen and Gnawa in the distance at the same time:

"The answer is simple.

"The Eighth Research Institute did not pay enough attention to this place, and only sent a small team to guard it.

"And why is it not given enough attention? It is because outsiders entering the main city of Conimis are basically equivalent to death, or become 'unintentional', and the few who can come out alive are more or less With the blessing of the old age, the Eighth Research Institute can't control it..."

He repeated what he had said in his previous discussion with Gnava.

Jiang Baimian nodded and said thoughtfully:

"This guess is reasonable, but the question is, under such circumstances, why did the Eighth Research Institute send such a small team to guard Conimis? Do you think there are too many awakened people at the level of the 'spiritual corridor'?

"What exactly are they 'guarding'?"

"I can only ask them." Shang Jianyao replied sincerely.

Jiang Baimian immediately said to Gnawa with the help of the communication system:

"Old Ge, follow the tracks of the wheels and see where those people went."

Gnawa's pursuit reached the edge of the main city of Koning Meath.

After nightfall, it's so dark that you can't stretch your fingers out, and at a glance, there seems to be some dangerous existence sleeping in the depths.

After observing for a while, Gnawa said to Shang Jianyao who was a few kilometers away:

"Those people seem to have entered the main city. Aren't they afraid of being 'innocent'?"

——Jiang Baimian, Long Yuehong and Bai Chen didn't dare to get too close to this side, so they could only send Shang Jianyao to support them.

"Maybe they also have so-and-so blessing." Shang Jianyao "is not surprised" and didn't care.

When he and Gnawa returned to the main force and reported the matter, Jiang Baimian thought it over and said:

"There are too many mysteries here, and our reserves are almost below the safety line.

"Next, go to the sphere of influence of the 'White Knights' to replenish the energy, and then come back and explore further."

As far as the "Old Tune Group" knows, the nearest human settlement of the "White Knights" is Gerstburg, where the previous "Rootless" team set off.

Chapter 56 Gerstburg

Gerstburg is also a building with a long history in the old world. Its tall towers and solid exterior walls have allowed it to withstand tests time and time again in ancient times.

Now, one hole after another has been dug out of its outer walls and towers, and one artillery piece after another has been plugged in. Just looking at it from a distance is scary.

This kind of transformation originally originated from the chaotic era. People who gathered in this ancient castle found a military warehouse nearby, moved out a large number of artillery from it, and reorganized the building to fight against crazy "unintentional people" and wandering robbers.

Times have changed, and Gerstburg, as an important stronghold on the northern border of the "White Knights", has not only been reinforced and replaced with the latest, best and most suitable artillery, but also erected fortifications one after another around it, forming a complete defense system.

After the jeep drove across a simple bridge over a ditch, Shang Jianyao, who was sitting in the driving seat, raised his right hand, built a pergola over his eyes, and said with emotion:

"The air quality here is not very good."

The sky was gray, but it was completely different from the darkness of Conimis. It came from a lot of smoke and dust, and there were soot deposits on the surrounding buildings.

"It's normal." Jiang Baimian covered his nose subconsciously, "The mountain behind Gerstburg is the top-ranked coal mining area of ​​the 'White Knights'."

Coal mine resources are extremely rich in the sphere of influence of the "White Knights", as are iron ore, copper mine and various mineral resources.

These are their main exports, just like the original solution of genetic modification, in exchange for a large amount of grain, some salt, mechanical and electronic equipment, various munitions, and high-performance batteries.

As soon as Jiang Baimian finished speaking, a "woo" sounded in the distance.

This is the train carrying coal coming into the station.

Based on demand, within the sphere of influence of the "White Knights", the railway repair situation is the best, so that train guns have become a common weapon, so that many relic hunters choose to take the train to the larger settlements, and then rent Car, rush to the ruins of nearby cities to find supplies, or go to the wild to complete corresponding tasks.

Seeing that Yao was immediately excited, Shang murmured to himself while driving:

"I haven't been on a train yet."

"After you've sat down, you'll find that it's the same." It was Bai Chen in the back row who responded to him.

When she was a relic hunter in the "Original City", she was lucky enough to take two trains, but she was accompanied by supplies.

——In the sphere of influence of the "First City", passenger trains do not exist, and the repaired railways are all used to transport bulk materials.

Shang Jianyao did not continue this topic, because his attention was attracted by the blast furnaces farther away.

Behind Gerstburg, there are several steel factories. Their chimneys are spewing out grayish-white and black gas, making the sky more and more foggy.

Shang Jianyao raised his right palm while driving with one hand, and reverently proclaimed the Buddha's name:

"Namo Ayutara Sanyak San Bodhi."

As a member of Buddhism, Chan Master Purdue naturally pays homage to the surrounding towers, which can be both Buddhist pagodas and blast furnaces.