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Chapter 147 "Hell's Fang" from the New World (Bonus Chapter)

After the harpy eagle landed, Qin Ziwen first took the phone from near its neck and handed it to his younger brother.

Then he knelt down to examine the harpy eagle's body.

After confirming that it was not injured, I rubbed its head.

The harpy eagle turned its head and looked in the direction where the group of pterosaurs had left.

Qin Ziwu said, "Brother, this seems a bit bad. There are no traces of water in the video yet, but there are several places that are blocked."

"show me."

(Photo: Gobi Desert)
I took the phone from my younger brother. In the video, the desolate Gobi Desert was covered with pebbles, with occasional green and yellow patches dotting the ground.

Their neighborhood is located in a very conspicuous spot, right on the edge of a plain.

The square-shaped outer wall of the residential area, along with the school building on the north side, looks out of place in the picture, unlike the architecture of this era.

To the east of the community is a winding Gobi mountain ridge running north to south. It is not high, but it is very wide on both sides. There are scattered gaps on the ridge, which have broken the originally continuous mountain ridge into fragmented sections, and there are several small rift valleys in it.

Inside the mountain ridge, many places were shrouded in shadow, and due to the distance, it was difficult to see clearly.

To the west of this small plain are several steep, isolated mountains, interspersed with a few tall rock pillars. Many pterosaurs perch on the platforms on the mountaintops, looking from a distance like insects crawling on the cliff tops.

The south side has relatively more lush vegetation and is the direction with the most greenery in the video.

Further south, there is a large rift valley that runs roughly east to west.

The reason I say "generally" is because many parts of the Gobi Desert are not straight, but rather S-shaped, as if they have been eroded by flowing water.

In the north, the terrain becomes increasingly flat, but from the rooftop, there are also cliffs and mountains in the distance to the north, but they are too far away for the phone to capture.

Qin Ziwen pondered: "There are rift valleys to the east and south. The Gobi Desert is so hot that even if there is water, it is unlikely to be on the surface. There might be water in these rift valleys. If the underground or surface water source is not too far from us, that would be a good thing."

"Brother, if it's only for a month, we should have enough water."

Qin Ziwen said, "Finding water is not just for drinking. Water will attract animals, and animals will attract predators, so that we can complete the hunt."

Qin Ziwu stroked his chin, a sudden inspiration striking him. "If there's water, it will attract animals. So if we put more water on the ground, wouldn't that be a direct way to lure prey?"

Deng Guang said, "But the terrain of the Gobi Desert easily absorbs water."

Qin Ziwu held up a finger: "We can lay a layer of waterproof material at the bottom!"

"You are so smart."

Qin Ziwen pressed pause and selected slow motion.

He discovered a group of animals gathering at the edge of the southern rift valley. They were too far away to see clearly; they were only light yellow, similar in color to the surrounding arid Gobi Desert.

It becomes very blurry when magnified, and its specific appearance is unclear.

He turned to look south; the Great Rift Valley was about two or three kilometers away from them.

I looked down and continued watching the video, trying to find the altar within it.

Just then, hurried footsteps came from the emergency exit behind the rooftop.

"Captain," Wang Jun said, panting heavily.

"What's wrong? You've seemed distracted ever since you came upstairs." Qin Ziwen noticed that Wang Jun had been absent-minded all morning, and he had just rushed back home.

"Captain, these are the cards I obtained. I ranked 13th this time." Wang Jun took out a light pink card.

He received the [Healing Card] External Wound Healing Card (Small) from Wang Jun.

Wang Jun said, "You can see its effects in the home. This card can heal the most serious external injury on the body, but the side effect is that the body's physical condition will be reduced by half for 24 hours, and it can only be used by the user."

"There are even cards that can heal injuries." Qin Ziwen was somewhat surprised, but the side effects were also quite severe.

The fact that it reduces physical fitness by half for 24 hours means it cannot be used during combat and is only suitable for post-battle recovery.

Wang Jun lowered his head and said bitterly, "But it's useless to me. Xiao Yi is in critical condition right now. I think since she has external injuries, she should also have something to heal her internal injuries. I want to use this card to trade for one that can heal her."

"Didn't Dr. Qian go see you last time? You're already a bit better, aren't you?" Qin Ziwen said in a low voice.

Wang Jun shook his head, "It was a little better then, but it has suddenly gotten worse again in the last two days."

"I'll go ask around for you," Qin Ziwen said thoughtfully. He then went to the Alliance to find Zou Jianghe. After learning his purpose, Zou Jianghe readily agreed, but after inquiring, no one had a similar card. Zou Jianghe suggested that he wanted to buy the healing card at a high price, but was politely refused.

Then Qin Ziwen brought Wang Jun to the teaching building.

Fortunately, someone here obtained a [Healing Card] Internal Injury Healing Card (Small). Qin Ziwen offered to pay more, but Luo Gang refused.

He believed that the two cards were of equal value. Although the internal injury healing card had a wide range of effects and could treat internal injuries and diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, and toxins, the external injury healing card was also quite valuable. External injuries covered a wide range of conditions, such as internal organ damage, fractures, and limb amputations.

After the transaction was completed, Wang Jun hurriedly left with the cards.

Qin Ziwen was about to leave when Luo Gang stopped him, "Since you're already here, why not stay a little longer?"

After hesitating for a moment, Qin Ziwen stayed, as he also wanted to have a chat with them.

The teaching building, at night, is dotted with stars.

Listening to my roommate's snoring, teeth grinding, and mumbling.

Cao Biansheng turned over. His first conscious experience of time travel today had made him somewhat excited, and the incessant noise from his roommate made it even harder for him to fall asleep.

I crawled out of my warm bed, tiptoeing, avoiding other people's heads.

I walked out cautiously.

This is a lounge converted from a lecture hall.

The doors and windows were tightly closed, with thick wooden strips covering the windows, leaving only a few gaps for ventilation.

The room was full of boys, sleeping on makeshift beds on the floor. There were forty or fifty of them, their blankets pressed together.

The smell is strong, but you get used to it after a while.

As you enter the corridor, a cool breeze greets you.

Cao Biansheng breathed in the fresh air, turned his head, and found Lao Luo standing not far away, hands in his pockets, looking up at the sky.

Pshaw, at his age, he still likes to show off.

There are only the two of them here, who are they putting on this act for?

He walked up behind Luo Gang, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Hey!"

Luo turned his head and glanced at Cao Biansheng. "Insomnia at such a young age?"

Cao Biansheng sighed, "Can't sleep, probably because I'm in a new place and feel uneasy. What about you?"

"Keep watch for a while," Luo Gang said softly, but Cao Biansheng sensed his insincerity.

Cao Biansheng nudged him lightly with his elbow, "Are you thinking about your sister-in-law?"

“You should call her ‘Teacher’s Wife.’” Luo Gang was silent for a while, then smiled and said, “I suppose so.”

"It's either yes or no, there's no such thing as 'yes' or 'no.' I can understand it; I used to often hear the fat guy in the next bunk secretly crying under his blanket in the middle of the night."

Luo Gang countered, "What about you? Don't you want to?"

"My parents divorced a long time ago, and they both have new families. They'll probably be relieved if I'm gone," Cao Biansheng said nonchalantly. "Oh, let's not talk about that. Lao Luo, what did you and Qin Ziwen talk about this afternoon?"

Luo Gang chuckled, "It's nothing, we just exchanged information about what happened after we traveled between the two sides."

Upon hearing this, Cao Biansheng immediately lost interest. "Hey, Lao Luo, you have a broad knowledge base. Do you think we could just pile up something like a Tyrannosaurus Rex and kill it?"

"Of course it can. As long as it is a carbon-based life form, there is no one it cannot kill. Blue whales are big enough, right? They are the largest creature ever discovered on Earth, yet they were almost wiped out."

"Oh? Then tell me about the animals on the Hunting Ladder. It's good to know your enemy and yourself, and you'll never be defeated."

"It's about being invincible!" Luo Gang corrected. "Actually, even the top-tier challenge targets on the Hunting Ladder are not as simple as you think."

"For example, the first-ranked monster in the first-level missions is the Megalodon. It was active in the New World and was the top predator of its time. Its size was comparable to that of a tiger, and it was known as the 'Fang of Hell.' Its fangs are like scissors. If you want to deal with it, you must be careful of its teeth. There is a picture of it on the leaderboard. You should be able to see it."

Of course, I'm referring to the size inferred from the Megalodon fossils. In reality, many animals here are larger than the original, so…

"Old Luo, I think I saw a live giant hyena." Cao Biansheng interrupted him, staring intently downstairs.

Under the cover of night, a group of pale yellow giant hyenas crouched low, crawling closer from the edge of the sand. They had arrived in the vicinity at some unknown time, and under the moonlight, their scarlet eyes gleamed with cunning and cruelty.

(End of this chapter)