Chapter 282 - 238 Devouring Nuclear Power (12,000-word update for the 9th, requesting monthly tickets!)_2

"So if that’s the case, there’s an S-level anomaly under the research institute?" Chen Sixuan frowned at this moment.

KIKI nodded repeatedly, her eyes wide open as she said, "Sister Chen, you didn’t see it, a huge fish drilled right out of the ground, with two humanoid baits growing on its head."

As she spoke, she suddenly remembered something and quickly looked at Lin Xian: "Right, it’s not just that. Sister Ding and I made another important discovery."

After saying that, she recounted the discovery she and Ding Junyi made in the decompression chamber to the two of them.

After hearing it, Lin Xian and Chen Sixuan showed a look of shock on their faces: "Humanoid baits?"

"Yes." Ding Junyi replied, "Otherwise, it’s hard to explain why they would send people into the deep lake and bring them back, all through remote control. I believe the Foundation must know there’s an S-level giant monster under Shijiu Lake and is using this method to obtain the [dark mark]. And the one that marked KIKI and me tonight is that monster!"

Lin Xian’s expression turned slightly grim at these words: "The woman named Tan Meng... I remember she’s a superpower user with the ability to fly."

"Yes, it’s her. Didn’t she win the game at that time?" KIKI said.

"As long as we can confirm that, it’s fine. As for why she’s there, maybe there’s someone who knows the answer." Lin Xian said.

"Who?"

Lin Xian looked at KIKI: "Didn’t I tell you that Hu Lushou definitely participated in the Foundation’s death game and won it?"

"Oh, right." KIKI’s eyes lit up: "Then this guy might know a lot about what’s going on inside the Foundation."

Lin Xian nodded: "Since we now have a level 3 mark, let’s not wander around tonight. We’ll go back to Hengshan Pass to find him when it’s daylight."

"Shouldn’t we clear this mark?" KIKI regretted as soon as she said it and quickly spat, "Ah, I lost my mind, we can’t handle that giant monster in the lake."

"Let’s just leave it at that."

Lin Xian arranged solemnly: "Right now, we should maintain a safe critical point. As long as we don’t break into the nest of some A-level or S-level anomaly, we can clear our mark by killing some ordinary anomalies. Everyone should be cautious tonight and make some preparations before I come back."

Chen Sixuan looked at Lin Xian: "Where are you going?"

Lin Xian pointed outside the train: "I need to go back to the Dragon Transport Ship at Qingshui Town, there’s something good there that shouldn’t be wasted."

Chen Sixuan frowned slightly: "But you just said we have a level 3 mark and shouldn’t wander around, didn’t you?"

"That’s for them, not me." Lin Xian said calmly, looking at KIKI and Ding Junyi: "Speaking of which, among everyone on the Infinity tonight, I should have the least marks on me since I was busy dealing with the Fire God Mecha the entire time, and you all killed the monsters."

"Hey!" KIKI looked at him worriedly at these words: "Are you sure, what if... what if something happens?"

"It’s alright." Lin Xian said solemnly: "I trust Director Ding."

For Lin Xian, devouring the "Night Star No. 2" nuclear turbine processor from the Dragon Transport Ship is just for upgrading his Mechanical Heart. Compared to life, it seemed insignificant. However, he decided to do it anyway to take the risk for an upgrade, and to completely confirm the impact of the [dark mark] on individuals and groups, which is very important.

"I’ll go with you!"

At this time, KIKI and Chen Sixuan suddenly spoke in unison.

As soon as they said this, their gazes met, both carrying an inexplicable feeling.

Lin Xian did not notice the atmosphere was off and directly said: "I’ll go alone this time, just guard the train well, we’re not far from Qingshui Town."

"What if you encounter danger?" KIKI said.

"No worries." Lin Xian pinched the Power Armor on his hand: "Director Ding also said earlier that there wouldn’t be many other anomalies within the territory of an S-level monster. Even if there are, we’ve probably killed most of them. I won’t go into the lake, and if trouble arises, I believe I have quite a bit of assurance in escaping safely."

In countless nights, after constant escapes, Lin Xian was no longer unfamiliar with the night. As the [dark mark] gradually became clear, his decisions became more adventurous.

Moreover, his Mechanical Heart had been stagnant for too long. The last upgrade was at Underground City No. 9, and whichever route he takes next, he will have to enter the edge of the Star Abyss. He must accelerate the development of his superpower!

"Alright then, take the PX-05 robot with you, it can help keep watch." Knowing that Lin Xian had made up his mind, KIKI said nothing more.

Lin Xian nodded and then said to Chen Sixuan: "You all be careful."

There were indeed too many things weighing on Lin Xian. The Extreme Energy Capacitor for the G3-electromagnetic railgun was not yet manufactured, the full-effective Medical Cabin was not installed, the Fire God Mecha was just lying in car 11, the Mechanical Repair Station was not built, the Extreme Cold Vortex storm was coming, and the train needed upgrades for heating and snow removal systems...

And Lin Xian’s Mechanical Heart, Mechanical Manufacturing, and Mechanical Devouring all urgently needed upgrades. Only after enhancing his abilities could he quickly upgrade the manufacturing of battle armors and mechas to improve the combat strength of the Infinity team.

Thinking about all these things, coupled with the team facing the indiscriminate poisoning of the dark mark brought many potential threats, Lin Xian had no intention of sleeping. Taking advantage of the current opportunity, he had to seize it.

After making a few arrangements, Lin Xian took the PX-05 robot, rode a motorcycle, and rushed out from car 11 of the train, attracting the attention of more than a dozen zombies and Black Insects outside the train as he rode away.