Ultimately, Adam fixed his truck by himself and drove off the street.

Ji Yuncheng looked at Lin Xingzhu—staring at Adam's back, and asked, "Why, are you interested in him?"

"Yeah." Lin Xingxiu nodded, "I kind of want to take him apart and see how his interior is designed."

Ji Yuncheng: "...wait for a chance."

Lin Xingzhu smiled and said, "I'm just joking."

However, the existence of Adam is quite weird.

Adam seems to have a lot of room for improvement—although he is not perfect, it can also be said that he has achieved certain research results.Such bionics should stay in the laboratory and wait for experiments and improvements over and over again, instead of mass-producing them in large numbers and then letting them all come out to do chores.

This feeling is like sharpening-a peerless sword, sharpened to the point-half-decided to use it to smash walnuts.It is a waste of resources and a waste of effort.

"Now I'm getting more and more curious about this base." Lin Xingzhu murmured, "I hope Miao Nan can settle the matter smoothly."

At this time, the surrounding area is deep black, and it is estimated that it is about midnight.

"Do you want to go back and sleep?" Ji Yuncheng glanced at Lin Xingzhu and asked, "Recharge your batteries and wait for news from Miao Nan."

"Go to sleep." Lin Xingzhu patted his shoulder lightly, and asked cautiously, "Speaking of your eyes, are you okay?"

"I'm fine. Last time I went back to the base, I asked someone to help me debug it." Ji Yuncheng lowered his head and held his hand, and asked, "Are you hungry now?"

Counting, they haven't eaten since yesterday afternoon.

Lin Xingzhui knew that Ji Yuncheng had some resources with him, but they definitely weren't many.So he shook his head, his long silver-white hair echoed slightly in a beautiful arc: "You don't have to think about me. To be honest, even if I don't eat for a few days, I won't suffer from hunger. You should take care of yourself first."

Speaking of which, they had never experienced such isolation and resource scarcity.At this time, Lin Xingzhu has no intention of continuing to act "weak" to waste the already limited resources.

"...If you are sleepy, you should rest, and if you are hungry, you should eat." Ji Yuncheng seemed not to understand Lin Xingzhu's words, "You should trust me more—even here, I will There will be a way for us to survive as usual."

"Okay." Finally, Lin Xingzhu promised, "I believe in you."

They went back to their room and slept in the middle of the night.

Facts proved that Miao Nan lived up to Lin Xingzhu's expectations.

The next day, the built-in phone by the bed rang.The man who was guarding the hotel on the first floor told them they had visitors.

"It seems that your luck is not bad...you can leave this ghost place soon." The man said in a hoarse voice, "Congratulations." After finishing speaking, he hung up the phone.

Lin Xingzhu: "..." For some reason, he always felt that there was a hint of sarcasm in the tone of this elderly man?Is it his illusion?

Lin Xingzhuo hung up the communication and said to Ji Yuncheng, "Let's go."

They stayed here temporarily for one night, didn't bring any luggage, and didn't even create any garbage. They just took some water from the bathroom to wash their faces.

When they went downstairs, they saw Zhou Renyu and Miao Nan in Adam's shell again.

Miao Nan was fine, the robot would not show any tiredness at first, but Zhou Renyu was lying on his back in the corner—on a small sofa stool, covering his face with one hand, he was very listless .

"What's going on?" Lin Xingzhu walked over and patted him on the shoulder, "I said, you must not have slept all night, have you?"

"It's not that he didn't sleep at night." Miao Nan snorted softly, and he used the common angelic face of "Adam" to express his ridicule to Zhou Renyu, "He slept for a whole— The high-level dormant cabin at night has not recovered yet."

"I did it to death." Zhou Renyu said lightly, "I turned on the massage mode of the dormant cabin last night, and felt the pressure accumulated in the muscles of my whole body was rubbed out. By this morning, I couldn't exert any strength .”

"...It is estimated that you have adjusted the intensity of the massage too much." Lin Xingzhu helped his forehead, "That thing needs to be adjusted according to body weight and physique."

Zhou Renyu murmured, "Oh. So that's the case."

"Don't pay attention to him, he is destined to be a useless person today." Miao Nan lowered his voice and said, "The research institute has passed the application for this new project last night, and the arrest orders for both of you have been issued. Revocation. Zhou Renyu, as the project leader, applied for the temporary residence qualification of the dungeon for the two of you, but the name he uses is your alias, remember not to reveal it."

Both Lin Xingzhui and Ji Yuncheng nodded.

"You guys need to go to the research institute this afternoon to apply for documents together. As your guide, I have no other tasks for the time being." Miao Nan concluded, "But everyone is free in the morning, and you can take advantage of this to go around the dungeon .”

Zhou Renyu: "What are you talking about? I just want to go back to sleep..."

Ji Yuncheng: "We'd better get a better understanding of the overall layout and architectural structure of the dungeon." It is convenient for them to plan actions and deal with various accidents.

Miao Nan glanced at Ji Yuncheng, feeling like he had found a comrade in arms: "Second."

Zhou Renyu: "..." So, no one was listening to him at all.

Lin Xingzhui glanced at Zhou Renyu sympathetically, and said, "I think, should we have some breakfast first?"

ten minutes later.

Miao Nan came from nowhere—a red three-wheeled bouncing car, took Lin Xingzhu and the others through high and low concrete buildings, and stopped in front of a neon-flashing snack street.

There is only night in the dungeon, but the lights never completely go out.Several large-scale mobile food stalls are spliced ​​together to form a circle of flickering light rivers, giving people the illusion that there are many shops.

From a distance, the lights are brilliant, but up close...it's nothing special.

Lin Xingzui glanced hastily, and there were stalls selling bread, hamburgers, and even a small hot pot similar to skewers.Standing in front of most of the booths are ordinary people in gray clothes.The fact that they were ordinary human beings rather than mechanically modified humans comforted Lin Xingzhu, but when Lin Xingzhu saw the dust and stains on their bodies, he could no longer laugh.

Lin Xingzhu: "..."

Miao Nan asked with a normal expression, "What do you want to eat?"

At the same time, Ji Yuncheng's eyes fell on Lin Xingzhu, as if he was waiting for him to make up his mind.

Lin Xingzhu hesitated for a moment, and motioned Zhou Renyu to go shopping with him.

Zhou Renyu waved his hand: "I've had breakfast."

"I didn't ask you to eat." Lin Xingzhu said, "I asked you to help us pay the bill."

Last night, the research institute had passed Zhou Renyu's project, which meant that they would not treat Zhou Renyu badly in material terms.Now Zhou Renyu's account is definitely not empty.

Lin Xingzhu dragged Zhou Renyu to a relatively clean-looking stall and ordered some milk and bread.

Don't look at the mediocre milk and bread...their prices are almost the most expensive in the entire market.

As long as there is meat, the neon sign on the plate has already stated that it is "artificial meat with almost perfect taste".The ones dipped in fresh vegetables are also "new vegetables" that are so shiny that they are almost glowing, cultivated after the success of the "Gene Optimization of Plant Vegetables" project.Although these things can't kill people, after thinking about it, they definitely don't taste much better.

However, the most unpretentious grains, dairy products, etc., some of which still retain their natural properties, are the most expensive and rarest.

Ji Yuncheng also ordered the same thing as Lin Xingzhu—the two of them sat on the bench by the side of the road downstairs and settled the meal without knowing what to eat.

"These things... are not very fresh." Lin Xingzhuan commented tactfully after eating up all the food.

Zhou Renyu: "But it's not to the point where you can't eat it. Then you won't have any problems if you eat it."

Lin Xingzhu sighed softly, his expression seemed a little disappointed.

Zhou Renyu: "...what's the matter with you?"

Lin Xingzhu: "I miss the canteen at Qiming Base."

Ji Yuncheng suddenly laughed.

Zhou Renyu - confused: "What are you laughing at?"

Ji Yuncheng: "I know why he's sad. He didn't get all the points on my card before, and now I think it's a pity."

Ji Yuncheng deserved to be Ji Yuncheng, he guessed right.Lin Xingzhu indeed thought so.

If he had known that he would not be able to go back after leaving the Qiming base--he would at least have to eat a few more big meals, right?There are still a few dishes in the cafeteria that he hasn't tried yet.

After Zhou Renyu heard it, the corners of his eyes twitched.He seemed to be unable to imagine that in such an environment, there would still be people pursuing pure appetite.But what he doesn't know is that "eating" is not necessary for Lin Xingzhuo, but whenever he chooses to take the initiative to eat, it is basically to enjoy the delicious food-this is a habit that accompanied him in his life, and he cannot get rid of it easily .

So, letting Lin Xingzhu make do with three meals a day, he wouldn't feel wronged, but it's certain that he will be unhappy.

"How's the food at the institute?" Lin Xingzhuo raised his head and asked Zhou Renyu.

Zhou Renyu: "...Not bad. But it's basically at this level. Because they provide free board and lodging."

Lin Xingzhu suddenly felt bad.

In order to stop Lin Xingzhu's gradual depression, Miao Nan sighed and explained: "You probably don't know what a dungeon is, do you? The lives of the upper class and the lower class are very different. High-ranking scholars can enjoy several times better treatment than this..."

The superior spend extravagantly and the inferior are exploited.

Under the turbulence of the mechanical wave, this is a world full of injustice and cruelty--

Lin Xingzhu: "So, can those high-class people eat real meat?"

Miao Nan: "..." Miao Nan's words choked in his throat, his expression slightly distorted.

"Okay, don't look at me with that look." Lin Xingzhu smiled - "Just kidding. I know that the purpose of our trip is to find out the root of these mechanical technologies."

"Speaking of which, the research institute is the master of mechanical technology. They should have a lot of connection with the Shenshen sect, right?"

"...What, Listening God faction?" Zhou Renyu who heard their conversation was suddenly stunned.

Lin Xingzhu suddenly remembered that it seemed that his pedestrians hadn't explained to Zhou Renyu the original intention of their trip.Now they can be regarded as grasshoppers on a rope, Lin Xingzhu feels that it doesn't make much sense to continue to hide Zhou Renyu.

Obviously, Ji Yuncheng and Miao Nan thought so too.

"Since you want to be an accomplice, it's better to know the basics." Miao Nan's gaze was condensed, and there was a slight undetectable danger in his calm expression.

In the end, it was Ji Yuncheng who explained.

"Then let's open the skylight and tell the truth - we traced the information left by the Shenshen faction. We suspect that the Shenshen faction used the mechanical technology here to attack other bases, including Qiming and Shenhai. "Ji Yuncheng said, the gleam of light in those golden eyes seemed to have the power to melt people, "In the dungeon... there is a lair of the God-listening sect. Unfortunately, the Gougu base The position is not clear. Therefore, whether the Shenshen faction can be equated with the Gougu base is something we must confirm."

"Lingshenpai..." Zhou Renyu whispered the name again, and the look of confusion in his eyes made his face even paler. For the enemy?"

"That's right." Ji Yuncheng said, "This is the worst kind of situation. But no matter what, the Lingshen faction will pay the price for their actions."

Zhou Renyu: "..."

Zhou Renyu knew that what he said now was superfluous.The group of them successfully entered the dungeon relying on mutual use, and Zhou Renyu was unable to veto the determination of Lin Xingzhu and the three of them.So he was silent.

Although these truths brought him endless dangers, it made him tremble and fear like walking on thin ice.But he was supported by an unknown force, and he didn't object aloud, but went further to try to learn more information.

"You say that the dungeon is the lair of the Shenshen faction? The mechanical technology used by the Shenshen faction should be mastered by the research institute?" The group of guys here are - guys! No wonder these weird technologies and cruel systems can be successfully implemented in the dungeon... What else can be more effective than using beliefs to brainwash?"

To Lin Xingzhu's surprise, Zhou Renyu also expressed his dislike for the institute.

He didn't seem to be overwhelmed by the terrifying technological creations of the research institute, nor was he bought off by the dormancy cabin with massage function last night.When he mentioned the research institute, he actually maintained a feeling of indignation.

This is really rare.Lin Xingzhu couldn't help but look at him with admiration.

"These, let's investigate slowly after we enter the research institute." Lin Xingzhu said.

Before the afternoon came, however, they had to get through a lunch.

Lin Xingzhu: "..."

The dungeon is really a place that is easy to bring pain to people.

*

The fourth floor of the research institute.

Dr. Woolley is sitting in his exclusive office.

His hair was gray and white, but his face was very young.

The walls of this office were painted by him in his favorite light gray, and on the table made of pure natural ebony were his office equipment and a Gada metronome.

tick.tick.With the rhythm of the sound, the crystal ripples created by the holographic projection equipment on the wall are constantly washing away.

The lines vibrate gently with the water light, false and real, never knowing where the center of the next ripple will appear.

Dr. Woolley, on the other hand, had his eyes tightly closed, his hands spread out on the spacious table, his slender fingers constantly dancing with the ticking of the metronome—as if he was playing a grand, rigorous, but silent piano song.

Suddenly, there was a knock on his door.

Dr. Woolley frowned suddenly, picked up the metronome next to it, and slammed it in the direction of the door.

The metronome slammed into the tightly closed door, and it shattered into pieces.

"do not bother me!"

The person behind the door didn't seem to have heard the loud noise, and seemed to be used to it: "I'm sorry to disturb your lunch break, doctor—a total of three projects passed the screening of the institute this week. The dean hopes that this This time, you can check and decide which newcomers to recruit."

The voice behind the door was respectful but calm.

Woolley took a deep breath. It seemed that he couldn't get angry directly because it was an order from the dean, but he was obviously reluctant: "Why me again? Are all the other people in the institute dead? Do you want me to do the job of checking candidates?"

"Among the people who reported this time, the identities of several people are quite suspicious." The other party said, "The dean means that it is best for you to do it yourself, so as not to cause a big mess."

"Suspicious?" Dr. Woolley laughed, but the curvature of the corners of his lips became more and more distorted, "Since it's suspicious, why don't you just kill it? Why do you need to go to such lengths?...Okay, get out of here .I know what to do."

The person at the other end of the door obeyed the order and quietly retreated.

Those people cannot be killed directly.

In other words, there are rare-to-see "precious materials" delivered to your door.

The look of disgust in Dr. Woolley's eyes could not be concealed at all.

That expression didn't look like he was going to select talents for the research institute, but more like rushing to a smelly slaughterhouse.

But these negative and ugly emotions only stayed on his face for a few seconds, and soon, he returned to his indifferent and carefree appearance.

The water pattern on the wall is still undulating.

He fumbled for a gold pen from a drawer, took a few seconds to aim, and then flung the heavy pen against the wall.

Right in the middle of the ripples.

The clear and clean sound of the piano tinkled like running water.After a few seconds of melodious vibrato, the passionate accent came down, with ups and downs.

Like a river that is calm on the surface for no reason but turbulent inside.

*

At two o'clock in the afternoon, Lin Xingzhui and the others appeared in front of the gate of the institute on time.

Miao Nan left after delivering them. Before leaving, he said: "I can't go in with you, it will look very strange. I will wait for you nearby - when you walk out of the gate of the institute, I will be the first — one sees."

After all, like a real, innocent Adam, he drove off in his red bouncer.

Miao Nan left, and the rest of them walked into the bright hall of the research institute.Lin Xingzhu and Ji Yuncheng's eyes fell on Zhou Renyu.

Zhou Renyu: "What's wrong?"

Lin Xingzhu: "Now that Miao Nan is gone - don't you have to lead the way? You have already been here yesterday."

Zhou Renyu hissed, subconsciously rolled his eyes up, and began to recall their itinerary yesterday.However, he discovered that although he remembered some, it was not complete.

"...I at least remember the location of the information desk." Zhou Renyu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Let's go this way."

Sitting at the information desk was a beautiful lady in a gray coat like Zhou Renyu.She smiled warmly and asked, "Hello, what can I do for you?"

"Our project was approved yesterday, and today I'm here to take my two assistants to register their information... by the way, to get a temporary residence permit," Zhou Renyu explained.

"Okay, please wait a moment."

This beautiful lady didn't even blink her eyes, but used the air conditioner to release the floating light screen that recorded Zhou Renyu's information.After checking the information, the woman gave Zhou Renyu two forms and said, "Please fill in the basic information on the form--then turn left from this passage and take the elevator to the meeting room on the third floor. This time the person in charge The person who screened the information and issued the temporary residence permit was Dr. Woolley, a highly respected member of our institute. This shows that the institute attaches great importance to your project. I wish you all the best!"

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