Chapter 1258: Chapter 1257: Blue Cave
The so-called deep well is like an abyss, bottomless, leading to an unknown destination.
According to Yun Haotian, someone was seen being swept here during the tide, but it’s unclear who they were; it was only discovered around the same time as Yang Chenxi.
Therefore, they suspect it was someone with Yang Chenxi.
After Yang Chenxi woke up, they asked her, but she had lost her memory and couldn’t recall anything. So, the Yun family took advantage of this and made Ye Xin drink the Forgetful Spring water.
Yang Chen and his team observed near the deep well. Despite Yun Haotian’s mythical descriptions, they didn’t test anything further.
However, whether it was stones thrown down or fish and shrimp swimming in, everything would plunge into boundless darkness.
It’s as if this deep well were a giant abyss monster with an open mouth, devouring everything that enters it.
The tide rose quickly, and reluctantly, they were forced to leave.
Back in the base’s conference room, Yang Chen gathered everyone to discuss the exploration plan for the deep well.
Meanwhile, the necessary sonar and various detection equipment had already been submitted for delivery at the fastest speed.
Yang Chen, Meng Po, Dragon Tooth, Purple Cultivator... they sat at the conference table, not tense.
After a long while, Meng Po spoke, "There might be unknown situations inside that deep well; rashly going down there could be dangerous."
Dragon Tooth held a newly obtained document and frowned, "In my view, it looks more like a Blue Cave. In the ocean, these kinds of caves are not uncommon, except... these Blue Caves have freshwater layers, hydrogen sulfide layers, and anoxic layers. The freshwater layer can be drunk; the hydrogen sulfide layer contains a large amount of hydrogen sulfide from microbial metabolism, which can corrode human skin; the anoxic layer cannot preserve animal muscle, but shells and skeletons can be almost perfectly preserved, which is why paleontologists call it a natural history museum. If one falls into a Blue Cave unprepared... it’s probably..."
At this point, Dragon Tooth couldn’t continue, as he was also unwilling to accept this fact.
Yang Chen frowned and said, "I know about the existence of Blue Caves, and they emit a blue light because of chemical substances, but here there’s no blue light, just pitch black, like an abyss. It definitely isn’t a Blue Cave!"
Purple Cultivator thought for a moment and reassured everyone, "I think we don’t need to dwell on what kind of cave this is yet. We have a large manpower and strong backup support; we are entirely capable of overcoming any difficulties, especially when it comes to geological issues. Countless mysterious places throughout history have been thoroughly explored by us. So there’s no need to worry too much. The equipment and instruments will arrive tomorrow, and we will conduct comprehensive testing, measure the depth, and test the water quality. By then, we will understand what’s inside."
"That’s all we can do for now," Yang Chen glanced at Dragon Tooth, "You stay, everyone else leave."
Meng Po stood, looked at them, and left with Purple Cultivator.
After everyone had left, Yang Chen asked, "How is Night Fire’s condition?"
Dragon Tooth replied, "It’s under control. They’ve found a method to slow down the mutation of the parasite, and it’s believed that soon, the parasites in Night Fire’s body will be removed."
Yang Chen nodded silently upon hearing this.
He leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and furrowed his brow.
Dragon Tooth sat quietly beside him, watching Yang Chen.
After a long time, Yang Chen spoke in a deep voice, "You know... Although our Dragon Tooth Squad has never emphasized never abandoning or giving up, we have never abandoned any brother!"
"I understand!" Dragon Tooth said solemnly.
"No matter what, we must bring our brothers back home!" Yang Chen stood up, making a firm decision.
"Yes!" Dragon Tooth clenched his fist.
Despite knowing that falling into such an abyss leaves little chance of survival, they could not allow their brothers to be left to rest at the bottom of the sea!
Even if it really were a Blue Cave and only their brothers’ remains were left inside, they must bring them back to lay them to rest!
...
While Yang Chen and his team held a meeting at the base, a meeting was also convened inside a secret chamber in the Yun family.
Centered around three Elder Zus, hosted by Yun Haotian, with cabinet elders and many other elders attending, it was a large meeting.
Because Yang Chen and his team’s actions had thoroughly frightened them.
An outspoken cabinet elder shouted, "Clan Leader! Are we just going to swallow our anger like this? Can’t you see our Yun family is being surrounded? Who knows if they have already installed cameras and bugs all over our place? If this continues, we’ll become their prey! Our Yun family will be doomed!"
"Yes! We have to consider it seriously!" another cabinet elder added, "If resisting means death, and not resisting also means death, why not fight back gleefully? Even in death, we can take them down with us!"
...
Not just them, but others, including the elders, expressed their strong opposition to Yang Chen and much dissatisfaction with Yun Haotian’s lack of action.
A cabinet elder involved in the development of the Soul Returning Powder antidote pondered for some time before standing up.
Seeing him standing, everyone quieted down and looked at this cabinet elder.
The cabinet elder surveyed the room and slowly said, "I know how suppressed you feel, it’s really unsettling in your hearts. After all, our Yun family has been independent for hundreds of years; no one could dominate us. But now, it’s different times, and we truly are in Flame Country! During my time in their research lab, I’ve gathered some intelligence. One of their leaders is one of Flame Country’s rulers, controlling enormous military power! So resistance is impossible. After all, we are still on Penglai Island in Flame Country, how can we contend with a nation? Let’s not even mention those terrifying war machines; just the ships surrounding Penglai Island, if they bombard us, who can withstand it?"
The room lapsed into silence.
Someone said defiantly, "Then what do we do? Just sit here and wait for death?"
Everyone nodded, looking at the cabinet elder.
The cabinet elder sighed, "I just hope everyone realizes the reality. First, Unlike in Ancheng, where we could be aloof, we are surrounded now without even a chance to fight back. Besides, powerful leaders are here, so our resistance is meaningless. Then there’s the terrifying Venerable Master, and you’ve all witnessed Yang Chen’s formidable power! Looking at the current situation, resistance is not a good choice."
"Then what should we do?"
"I think we might focus on Yang Chen and Yang Chenxi," the cabinet elder said slowly.
