Chapter 980 The Day of Departure
Xuexua’s current “identity” is very complicated.
First of all, she is a hunter with a strength of about two stars.
Although due to various reasons, he still has the title of "trainee", after all, after being trained by Gale for so long, monsters such as the wild bird can still be solved independently. As for the poisonous demon bird It's a three-star monster, so if you're careful, self-protection won't be a big problem.
She also has the identity of an investigator at the Institute of Ecology. Her biological armor and background as a resident of the Sea of Trees have given her extraordinary adaptability in the wild, so the director is very fond of her.
At the same time, she is the young lady of the Sterling family, the new shareholder and sponsor of the investigation team. Although she is not her biological child, judging from the letters sent from the Old Continent, she seems to be more favored than a certain real young master.
The squad leader of the supply squad who got mixed up in the black market nodded and bowed when he saw her
Now he has become the breeder of Feng Piaolong cubs, eating and sleeping with Xiao Feng Piaolong. , this is a project of great concern to the Institute of Ecology, and she is now basically the project leader.
"So this is the reason why you abandoned your disciples and ran out to play by yourself, meow?"
At the dinner table, Pork Chop asked Gale.
"That's right!" Gale raised his chin, showing no sign of denial or shame.
“So, the little guy’s current focus is not on ‘becoming a hunter’, so there’s no point in forcing her away. Her strength is almost enough to protect herself, so that’s it.”
Gale waved his hand, "I announce that Xuanxu has left!"
Anhil: "."
It was unclear who let down whom among the master and disciple.
"Look away." Gordon patted Ancil on the back, "Xuanxuan can't change her equipment. With her butterfly armor, it's difficult and too dangerous to become a high-star hunter.
The direction of investigator or breeding researcher is actually more suitable for her.”
Anhil sighed silently.
He is a typical perfectionist. He either doesn't do it or goes all the way to the dark side to do his best.
Although reason told him that Xuanxuan's choice was the right one, he was still not used to this kind of "giving up halfway."
"Have you reported to the commander-in-chief that you are going to set off with us?" Hayata asked Gale.
After all, the period of this free exploration mission is very long. As a seven-star shooter, Gale is also a very important combat force for the investigation team.
"I said it."
Gail shook his wavy hair to his face, "The commander-in-chief said that the target we are pursuing is dangerous, and it is a good thing to have enough combat power.
But he also said that he hopes we can try our best to help the scholars in the research base, such as solving the monsters that threaten the research base.
After all, few hunters can pass by them, so there may be a lot of trouble. ”
“This is natural. "Gordon nodded.
This team of theirs took away half of the strength of the Special Investigation Team, and they have been gone for several months. If they refuse to solve some troubles for the research base along the way, they are a bit ignorant. .
"In this case, more ammunition must be prepared. "Anhil frowned and calculated silently.
"The part of ammunition targeting the Nergigante cannot be moved. In addition, carry more normal ammunition, three bases? Let’s stick to five bases, which should be able to cope with most situations. ”
Gale glanced sideways at him, "How are you going to bring so much ammunition?"
"Gale wind." Anhil's answer was simple.
“We are going to ride on a pterosaur, right?” Gale tugged on Liefeng’s ears, “Can this guy be carried flying?”
“No, it’s carrying baggage. Run down there." An Xier said matter-of-factly, "I'll sprinkle the smelly liquid all the way around, so it won't get lost."
"Sprinkle the smelly liquid all the way?" I pretended to be horrified.
Anhil stared at her and said nothing.
This kind of problem is not worthy of his explanation. Facing this kind of female gangster, ignoring is the best choice.
Failed to tease Ancil, Gale smacked his lips in boredom.
She turned around and hugged Li Feng's big head, "Can you bring me a few boxes of ammunition too? My sister will buy you delicious food!"
"Woof!" Li Feng didn't even think about it. Just agreed.
Anhil narrowed his eyes, preparing to add more weight to this guy who was eating everything inside and outside.
"Okay, you two don't take turns bullying Lifeng." Hayata was helpless.
She could already foresee the miserable situation of Gale carrying a mountain of ammunition boxes, her limbs trembling, and her steps difficult.
"Didn't the leader of the research team say that the Luhu Coral Platform is rich in products, and many ammunition blending materials can be easily collected.
Bring less finished ammunition, just bring the necessary materials. , and then collect and blend them when you get there, so that the journey will be easier, and more ammunition will be produced in the end.”
Gale Wind came back and looked at Hayata gratefully.
“This is a good idea.” Anhil smiled and stroked Gale Feng’s dog’s head.
"This way I can carry an extra crossbow, and the saved weight can be used to carry gunpowder, hahahaha."
"Wangwu."
The next few During the day, Gordon and others were quite busy.
Not just equipment, ammunition, but also various props and supplies.
The preparations before the journey were far more troublesome than they originally thought.
For example, the transfer of positions.
During Gordon's absence from the stars, the responsibility of the leader of the Special Investigation Team temporarily fell on Evelin's shoulders.
As the oldest hunter in the special investigation team, Evelin, who has rich experience and a calm personality, must be qualified for the job.
Anxier also entrusted Xuanxu to the couple, hoping that they could help take care of the girl who was lacking in brains.
Among the special investigation team hunters who stayed at the Star Stronghold, only Evelin and his wife were reliable.
Leave it to others and turn into a drunkard and fisherman again
After everything is arranged, the day of the long journey finally arrives.
The hunters set off on the pterosaur and flew north.
It only took a whole day for them to pass through the ancient tree forest and arrive at the Grand Canyon, in front of the mountains they passed when they captured the Sour Pterosaur.
However, the convenient and fast air journey only ends here.
With the flying ability of the Pterosaurs, it is not difficult to fly over the Grand Canyon, but the Grand Canyon is the territory of the Acid Pterosaurs.
If you fly over rashly, you are very likely to be besieged by a group of acid pterosaurs.
When flying with people, the speed and flexibility of the walking pterosaur are greatly reduced. It is impossible to escape the pursuit of the acid pterosaur. It is simply food delivered to the door.
Therefore, riding a pterosaur across the Grand Canyon is an act of suicide, which also makes the Grand Canyon a real chasm that divides the New World.
If you want to climb over this barrier, there is no trick, you can only climb it with bare hands.
If this were not the case, those poor scholars would not have been trapped for more than ten years after the airship of the third phase of the regiment crashed into the Coral Platform.
They camped at the foot of the mountain for a day and a night, carrying Gale finally arrived with a bunch of luggage crossing the ancient tree forest.
Looking at how exhausted it was, it stuck out its tongue, turned its belly, and refused to move after lying down. Gordon was embarrassed to let it help him carry armor over the mountain.
Even though toothhounds are famous for their endurance, they cannot be used like this.
Food and drinks were served, and the strong wind calmed down for a day. After dark the next day, the journey started again.
Using the cover of invisible clothing and darkness, the hunters climbed over the ridge, carefully avoiding the dormant Acid Pterosaur on the mountain wall, and entered the Grand Canyon without any danger.
Next, they will walk along the Grand Canyon until they reach a "relatively easy mountain pass" marked on the map.
But it is still a steep mountain with an angle of more than 70 degrees and a height of more than a thousand meters.
Opposite the mountains is the Coral Platform, the core area of the New World known for its amazing biodiversity. (End of this chapter)