Green covers every street and every high-rise building.
Dense vines and tree roots criss-crossed the area, buildings were swaying here and there, and concrete walls were covered with cracks and moss.
It’s hard to imagine that this was once a bustling city.
The primeval forest and the city seem to be integrated together. Although this is the case in many urban areas of Qingquan City, it is far less shocking than here.
Looking around, every frame is like a world famous painting! Every shot is like a work of art!
Is this as high as human modeling technology can reach?
I couldn't help but take a picture with an ear-mounted camera. While being shocked by the scene in front of me, Fang Chang couldn't help but have a trace of solemnity in his eyes.
How should they get there?
The group is only one kilometer away from the mission location.
However, this short one kilometer seems so far out of reach in front of the undulating ruins.
"Look at the background information... This is one of the core business districts in the East District of Qingquan City. The dome directly in front of us is the goal of our trip." Standing next to Fang Chang, Lao Bai was wearing a light cavalry exoskeleton.
, said while referring to the pre-war map.
Quit smoking asked curiously.
"What's there?"
Storm: "Zoo."
The full name is "Qingquan City Third Ecological Protection Park". The structure of the entire facility is similar to the artificial biosphere they previously discovered at the Zhongzhou Aerospace Experiment Base, except for the purpose of use.
One is to provide research support for outer space colonization, and the other is to provide viewing and entertainment for surrounding citizens.
The technical content is definitely higher in the former.
But in terms of scale, the latter is much larger.
Ye Shi said with a subtle expression: "...I suddenly had an ominous premonition."
"Me too, be vigilant and prepare for battle," Lao Bai turned off the display screen on his arm, took off the rope made of nylon fiber from his waist, and threw it to Guang Feng, who was standing next to him.
"It's time to get to work."
Working, of course, refers to the hidden tasks of the scientific expedition team.
In fact, it is not a hidden mission, but because the mission has higher requirements for professional levels, currently only they meet the criteria for receiving the mission.
As for the rewards of the mission, they are also quite generous. If you can lock the specific location of Shelter 401 and successfully control the area, you will be able to receive a total of 5,000 silver coins!
Of course, this is the most optimistic scenario.
Since the intelligence in the area was blank, and regarding the clues about Vault 401, the scientific expedition team only analyzed that it might be located under the zoo or a nearby subway station.
If you use VM to scan the map and find that Vault 401 does not exist at all, or if you encounter dangers such as death claws that are difficult to deal with and have to retreat, you can only obtain intelligence rewards.
However, Lao Bai feels that this is not a big problem for them.
After all, he was also the man who "killed" the Death Claw for the first time.
Although the Deathclaw has been disabled by the concentrated fire of the Marauder army...
The rope was thrown from the half-collapsed tall building.
Lao Bai skillfully rappelled down to the slope below. After confirming that it was safe below, the remaining four members of the team also descended to the surface via ropes one after another.
Quitting, who was wearing a heavy KV-1 and holding a hatchet in his hand, walked at the front to open the way. Lao Bai, who was closely behind, had opened the safety of LD-47. Ye Shi, who was from the perception department, walked in the center of the team, and then the hand
Hold the square length of the "Daybreak" compound bow.
Guangfeng released the Y-1 Firefly quadcopter drone and used a tablet to set the following path, allowing it to maintain a certain flying height and follow.
A group of people went deep into the dense forest.
The soles of the boots made a squeaking sound as they stepped on the wet concrete debris. The moisture that hit the face was mixed with the rustling of the woods and the chirping of insects.
Everyone's nerves were high - or rather excited.
The rustling sound always makes them feel that something is spying on them in the dark, waiting for an opportunity.
However, there were no surprises along the way.
In addition to encountering a few hyenas wandering for food, a python hanging on a tree branch shocked everyone.
The boa constrictor was as thick as a tree trunk, and its silver color climbed from the seam of its mouth to the corners of its eyes, resembling a clown's smiling face.
It was probably sleeping as it was coiled on a tree branch. It wasn't until he opened his eyes and looked over that Ye Shi realized its existence and quickly alerted everyone.
"What a good thing, just in time for making wine!" He cut off the snake's head with a knife, quit smoking and happily picked up the python and put it into the backpack on the back of KV-1, causing blood to be everywhere.
Smelling the smell of blood, Ye Shi took a step aside in disgust.
"Hey, why are you just like Lao Na?"
Quit smoking and said with a smile.
"There is still a difference between snakes and insects. Can they be the same?"
Fang Chang asked curiously.
"Does this stuff work?"
Gale Feng: "After a rational analysis, alcohol will cause protein denaturation and inactivation. The only use of snake wine... is that it is useless."
Lao Bai coughed dryly.
"Okay, there is no point in arguing about this topic... Let's move on."
Recycling materials is also part of fighting monsters.
Some prey can also be obtained from the Hunter Guild or warehouse in exchange for money and contributions.
For example, the three hyenas shot and killed by Fang Chang.
It's just that this place is too far away from Dawn City. Compared with the high-yield mission they are performing, it is not cost-effective to waste time on hunting prey.
The cattle and horse team continued to move forward.
After passing through large undulating dense forests and building gaps, the group finally arrived near the moss-covered "dome".
The streets here are finally relatively spacious, and a collapsed high-rise building is right between the zoo and the subway station.
There were several corpses lying next to the iron fence at the security checkpoint, and everyone became alert for a moment.
Lao Bai gestured to Fang Chang next to him, instructing him to cover him, and pointed at the earphones. Then he lowered his body, held the rifle, and approached carefully.
The chests and heads of several corpses had multiple scars from blunt force blows and marks of being penetrated by sharp objects, which were obviously not caused by wild animals.
"Judging from the traces of corruption... it should be within ten years."
It could be twenty years.
He is not a professional doctor and only knows some simple first aid measures such as hemostasis, bandaging, and suturing.
"After these people died, they were eaten by wild animals, and there were many teeth marks on their bones...but the fatal injuries were caused by bows and arrows."
Listening to the sound coming from the communication channel, Fang Chang looked in the direction of Lao Bai and frowned slightly.
"Bow and arrow?"
"Hmm... I didn't see bullet marks here," Lao Bai searched around, suddenly frowned, reached out and picked up a rusty iron plaque half buried in the soil, "What is this?"
The vegetation is dense and the light here is very dark, but through the dappled light, you can still clearly see the outline of a triangular base and flames painted on it.
torch?
There was a hint of surprise on Lao Bai's face.
That was several versions ago. At that time, the Sanctuary had just defeated the Bone Chewing Tribe, and the NPC store had put on the shelves 37 "Torch" psychic interferometers snatched from the Black Snake. Its function was to use brain waves to command alien species.
Although there are some intelligence players who have developed pet-style gameplay, there are too few intelligence players in combat professions. Most intelligence players follow the life profession route, so this gameplay has never had a sense of existence.
I remember correctly...
This should be the symbol of the Torch Church.
But why does it appear here?
Just when Lao Bai was confused, two whooshing sounds suddenly came from one side, and two arrows went straight to his chest and head.
Dangdang!
Although the arrow was as fast as lightning, it hit the polymer bulletproof plate and helmet of the Type 5 "Light Cavalry", leaving only a shallow scratch.
"Grass!"
Lao Bai, who was attacked by a sneak attack, was shocked. Without hesitation, he raised the muzzle of his gun and pulled the trigger in the direction of the bow and arrow.
Chu tu tu tu——!
Bullets streaked through the densely forested streets.
Large pieces of wood splattered in the dark shadow, two shrill screams came from the shadow, and soon something fell from the tree.
At the same time, Fang Chang and Ye Shiyi also immediately noticed the situation on Lao Bai's side, and they all raised their rifles and opened fire to cover Lao Bai who was under attack.
"Old Bai! What's going on over there?" Fang Chang said quickly.
"I don't know! I didn't see clearly what it was...but I should have knocked down two of them. Can you see it over there, strong wind?"
Guang Feng, who had his eyes closed tightly, shook his head and opened his eyes.
"The high-altitude visibility is too poor, and the drone can't see anything."
There were several more whooshing sounds in the air, and arrows continued to shoot out from the shadows, chasing in the direction of Lao Bai. But at this moment, a Molotov cocktail was suddenly thrown out, and flames instantly shot up in the chaos.
.
"Oh shit!"
Being attacked on three sides, Lao Bai cursed in his mouth, fired back, and quickly retreated more than ten meters, moving behind a collapsed concrete block, leaning on the bunker and observing the surroundings vigilantly.
The lighting here is very poor!
And the other party is hiding in the dark.
If it's just a bow and arrow, there's nothing to be afraid of.
Although the light cavalry exoskeleton is not good at defensive performance, it is still no problem to block a bunch of bullets, let alone a cold weapon.
However, I am afraid that there is someone else on the other side.
Such as Molotov cocktails...
This is not the first time that Lao Bai has learned how cunning the hostile NPCs in Wasteland Online are. In this game, even hyenas can outflank and find weaknesses, let alone humans.
"Holy shit, how come I didn't notice them at all?!" Ye Shi clenched the Pu-9 submachine gun in his hand and stared at the densely forested street ahead.
The field of view here is narrow and sniper rifles are of no use at all.
Kuangfeng said calmly: "Perhaps the opponent's concealment attribute is too high and the passive perception judgment fails. Haven't similar things happened before? Don't rely too much on the panel attributes... By the way, where is your murderous intention perception?"
Ye Shi frowned.
"It's felt now! In every direction!"
Kuangfeng: "..."
Fang Chang made a prompt decision.
"Old Bai, there are too many opponents! Pull back first!"
"good."
Lao Bai changed the magazine of his rifle and left the bunker.
At this moment, a few dots of fire suddenly lit up in the shadows under the dense forest.
Fang Chang quickly shot an exploding arrow in the direction of the fire. With a "bang" sound, fragments flew into the forest, and soon several black shadows fell from the trees.
However, at the same time, flaming arrows shot out from the forest, like an airtight net, covering Lao Bai and the cattle and horse team standing behind to cover.
The fire arrow didn't do much damage, but it exposed their details.
"Ouch!!"
The cries of apes were heard in the jungle, and black shadows were walking through the forest waving their long arms. Their square pupils shrank slightly, and they finally saw clearly who was attacking them.
No--
Not a human being, to be precise.
Instead, they were a group of apes that were only one and a half meters long, with arms hanging down to their ankles!
In their hands they not only held bows and arrows, but also short spears made of steel bars, hammers tied with concrete stones, and long and short knives picked up from unknown places.
Ye Shi aimed at the apes that rushed closer and pulled the trigger. The firepower of the submachine gun exploded instantly. In just one breath, four or five monkeys fell from the tree and hit the ground heavily.
However, soon, more apes emerged from the shadows, baring bloody fangs and waving all kinds of strange cold weapons and surrounded them.
monkey!?
Quitting smoking, he raised his gun and fired, with disbelief written all over his face.
"Holy shit! The monkeys in Wasteland OL can still use tools?!"
"Who knows, maybe someone taught them..."
Guangfeng calmly raised his rifle and fired, killing the apes chasing Lao Bai one by one, covering Lao Bai and retreating to their surroundings.
Gunshots continued in the forest.
The flickering gun flames drove back the surrounding monkeys again and again.
After suffering huge casualties, the apes finally seemed to realize that the group in front of them was not someone to be trifled with, and the pace of the attack gradually slowed down.
A group of people fought and retreated, quickly evacuated the streets near the zoo, and escaped the pursuit of the monkeys near a collapsed commercial plaza.
"I just thought it was strange why there are no gnawers here... I bet a group of monkeys have taken over this place!"
Sitting down on the concrete stones, Ye Shi took a deep breath and checked the ammunition of the submachine gun.
Two magazines left!
Since it was a scientific expedition mission and considering that the possibility of encountering a large-scale battle was very low, they only carried the amount of ammunition required for conventional combat based on experience.
It wouldn't be scary if it was just a group of monkeys, but the key point is that not only can this group of monkeys use tools, but they are also familiar with the terrain, they are not even afraid of death, and they are suspected of having mutated.
This situation is a bit tricky!
Fang Chang: "You should call Mr. Garbage up."
Putting the drone back into his backpack, Kuangfeng adjusted his breathing and looked at Lao Bai.
"Do you want to continue?"
"...There are too many opponents and we don't have enough manpower. Let's retreat today." Lao Bai looked at the iron plate engraved with a torch in his hand.
Although the goal was not achieved, this action cannot be considered a failure.
At least they figured out the situation near the mission target.
And I also found an interesting piece of information.
Fang Chang sighed with a rather regretful expression.
"It would be great if I could catch one...even if it's dead."
At this moment, Quit, who had been silent until now, suddenly raised his hand weakly.
"You mean...this?"
A pair of eyes looked over and saw that this guy's backpack was open and he was holding a lifeless ape in his hand.
The Cow Horse Team finally got a closer look at what the monster they fought with for nearly half an hour looked like.
This ape has long arms, small eyes, and dark green pupils, which look like a potato with two small mung beans on it. The most prominent thing about its ferocious face is its teeth, which are not only shockingly long, but also
One of his fangs even turned out of his lips.
The most special thing is that although this monkey has black hair all over its body, there is no hair on its back. Instead, it has a layer of black scales that extends from its neck to the base of its tail.
Ye Shi said in surprise.
"Fuck! It's okay, brother, when did you pick it up?"
Quit smoking and smiled sheepishly.
"When we were retreating, I happened to stab one to death with a hatchet. I thought it would be a pity to throw it away, so I took it off and stuffed it into my backpack."
Ye Shi couldn't help but praise: "You are so handy! You have made a great contribution!"
Quit smoking: "Hey."
Fang Chang walked over, took the ape from the quitting hand, and slashed its back with a dagger. When he found that there was no cut, a surprised expression appeared on his face.
"Is this thing cut-resistant?"
Blank Wind touched his chin thoughtfully.
After a long time, I gave a comment.
"It should be good for making gloves."
At the same time, on the edge of the dome-shaped building covered with vines, on a tower made of wooden boards and steel bars, stood a man wearing an animal skin coat.
His face was smeared with dark green mud, he held a telescope made of drilled human bones in his hand, and had a circle of camouflage rattan around his neck.
The monkeys around him were in awe of him...or rather afraid, as if there was something about him that frightened them.
Watching the group of uninvited guests disappear from sight, he cursed, chased away the monkeys that came to his feet, and put away the telescope.
"These losers!"
Two exoskeletons!
And the guns in the hands of those wastelanders!
It’s a good thing at first glance!
Thinking of this, a hint of greed appeared in his eyes.
What a shame not to keep that group behind!
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Forum official website.
【Monster Manual Update:
1. Ironback Ape: Black hair, black scales on its back, lives in groups, can use basic tools and open flames, is good at shooting cold arrows, is suspected of having night vision, and has extremely high mobility in the jungle. It is recommended for players above LV8 to hunt.
2. Silver-mouthed snake: The silver-white pattern extends from the lip slit to the corner of the eye. The base of the fangs can store 120ml of venom. The venom glands are located all over the body. Please do not eat.
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[New information from the East District of Qingquan City: The East District of Qingquan City is a virgin forest, and for some reason the vegetation there is much denser than in other areas. 】
[New information in Vault 401: The Torch Church is suspected to be related to it.]
With the return of the Cow Horse Team, the database on the official website has also been updated with the information they collected in the East District of Qingquan City.
New map!
There are also new alien species!
Many players are full of curiosity about that area that few people have set foot on.
Tails: "I understand! The new map is the high-rise building version of Yumu District! (o°ω°o)"
Sisi: "There are more magical animals that I can't understand."
Irena: "Hey! Poison glands are all over the body. Is it so scary? (Funny)"
Elf King Fugui: "Whatever you want to do, I advise you not to think about it. (Funny)"
Fang Chang: "Regarding the new map, let me tell you my opinion. Shelter 401 in the East District may become the next novice village. The progress of this map will most likely directly affect the issuance speed of closed beta qualifications!"
Kuangfeng: "Well, the test progress of this game follows the main plot. There is a limit to the capacity of the shelter. When the capacity limit is reached, the People's Federation's support for the new alliance will be suspended. This is also very true."
Thunder Dharma King Professor Yang: "Damn it, guys, come on! Hurry up! Our happiness depends entirely on you! T.T"
Riding a donkey to the market: "+1, woo woo woo, I want to play too. QAQ"
Fang Chang: "Don't worry, everyone, we are already doing our best to conquer the new map!"
Lao Bai: "The scientific expedition team has increased the mission income based on the intelligence we recovered. We plan to organize another wave of strategy plans. However, there are too many alien species active in the local area. It may not be enough for just a few of us. Do you have any good brothers?
Together?"
Garbage Picking Level 99: "Me, me, me, Brother Bai, please take care of me! I am also a member of the Burning Corps! (Excited)"
There are really mosquitoes in WC: "Do you need air support? My plane has been repaired! You mark it with flares and leave the rest to me. (Squinting smile)"
I was the worst: "Damn it, can that thing be repaired?! Didn't it explode to pieces?"
Death: "Don't listen to his bragging. Our prodigal boss has built a new one, but this time it is equipped with a gyroscope and airspeed tube. It should be able to land... (sigh)"
Midnight chicken killing: "Raise your hands! The Jungle Corps applies to fight! (Proud)"
Piltover Paratrooper: "Paratrooper One is ready!!!"
Xiao Xiaoxiao bookworm: "Hehe, we are best at wild battles. (Bad smile)"
Lao Bai: "Steady! It's just you! (Baring teeth)"
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Vault 404.
Manager's office.
While the players on the forum were busy discussing, Chu Guang looked at the iron sign with a torch in his hand and fell into deep thought.
"Vault 401 was opened fifty years ago?"
Yin Fang, who was standing aside, nodded.
"According to the intelligence we collected, this is indeed the case."
Chu Guang continued.
"The Torch left Vault 117 twenty years ago...that is to say, they were already targeting 401 at that time."
"What's in there?"
If I remember correctly, the black box stored in Vault 117 is mainly for the production of bionic organs and should not contain the so-called "mind control device". And Heya, who woke up from dormancy for twenty years, has never heard of that thing.
related things.
Obviously, the alien manipulation technology possessed by the Torch Church that dominates the Death Coast in the south was not taken out of Vault 117, but recovered from other refuge facilities.
And this place is probably Vault 401.
The treasure chest that was finally found was probably discovered twenty years ago, which is not good news for Chu Guang.
Yin Fang changed his posture and folded his arms, and said helplessly: "The three-digit shelter is already considered a secret. It is impossible to find the public information. What's more, after two centuries, I can only use some indirect methods."
Clues pinpoint its approximate location."
After a pause, Yin Fang continued.
"However, when I was investigating the Third Ecological Protection Park in Qingquan City, I discovered some interesting things."
Chu Guang: "What happened?"
"Seventeen of the twenty biology professors who received tickets to Refuge 401 have held academic lectures in the ecological protection park. Although the original copies of those papers have not been found, we can confirm based on the ticket information that these
The lecture frequently mentioned something called 'resonance theory'."
Chu Guang frowned: "Resonance theory?"
Facing someone's expectant eyes, Yin Fang said helplessly.
"Don't look at me like that. It's my first time to do archeology in the River Valley Province. I've never heard of these inexplicable things before. But the good news is, at least we can now confirm that Vault 401 is in that ecology
Near the reserve.”
Chu Guang thought for a moment.
"It seems we can only go in and take a look."
Yin Fang shrugged: "That's what I suggested. Anyway, we have confirmed that there is something there. Why don't you just send your people over to take a look?"
Just a bunch of monkeys.
Can it still turn the world upside down?
Even the waves are no match for this group of blue jackets. Yin Fang has no doubt that it is only a matter of time for them to clean out this group of beasts.
At this time, footsteps were heard outside the door, followed soon by a knock on the door.
"Please come in."
The door opens.
The person who came in was Heya.
Chu Guang raised his head and happened to see the excited expression on her face, so he asked curiously.
"Did something good happen?"
Without any pretense, Heya said with joy.
"About the induced expression serum you asked me to study before."
"The results are out!"
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(Thanks to the leader of "Little Fat Pig Hot Pot City in Winter" for the reward!!)