Arctic survival, starting in hell at minus fifty degrees Celsius

Sun Chengwu glanced disdainfully at the bald man's lower body, "You Russians are all hairy down there. Even if you're looking for someone, you should look for a Korean. Their pubic hair is white and soft."

Maozi understood what Sun Chengwu meant and couldn't help but laugh out loud, "I remember there are two Koreans in your camp. I'll keep them under control for you."

As they were talking, the road in front of the cave changed from going straight to going downhill.

The ice beneath our feet gradually melted, turning into dark brown rocks.

These dark brown rocks have yellow veins, which are traces left by the deposition of sulfur.

Moreover, there are many grayish-white limestone rocks in the crevices of some rock walls.

Sun Chengwu also saw some crystals that shimmered with multicolored light under the torchlight.

The bald man, being the most knowledgeable, pried off a piece, examined it closely, and exclaimed with delight, "This is agate!"

Sun Chengwu didn't show much interest, asking indifferently, "Can it be eaten?"

The bald man was stunned. "Uh, this thing is very valuable."

Sun Chengwu then asked, "Even if you have money, where will you buy things?"

After saying this, Sun Chengwu suddenly thought of the Hadza people, who had access to the outside world.

To them, these are just worthless stones, but to the outside world, these agates are gemstones that can fetch astronomical prices.

Sun Chengwu had long heard that the Arctic was rich in mineral resources, and that the underground was full of treasures. He never imagined that he could find priceless agate in a random cave.

He paused for a moment and said, "Perhaps there really is a way to sell these gems and exchange them for our living supplies."

The bald man asked in surprise, "You have a way to sell the stones?"

"So, can we go back too?"

Sun Chengwu recalled something the hook-nosed man behind the smugglers had said.

If they go back, then this air route will be exposed.

Moreover, even if they were willing to help them pass on the message, there would be numerous obstacles once the message reached the country.

Some people don't want them to go back.

It sounds fantastical, but dead people are cheaper than living people.

If they die, the airline's insurance company will compensate their families with a substantial sum of money.

But if they survive, the insurance company will not only have to pay more, the airline will also have to compensate them for their losses, and they will even have to go through a series of follow-up reviews and their subsequent medical expenses.

Therefore, their chances of being rescued are extremely low.

This is why, even though they are still alive and with such advanced technology, they could be found with a certain price, but rescue has yet to arrive.

Because there are people who don't want them to go back.

However, these ideas are somewhat conspiracy theories. Even if the airlines don't want them to go back, at least the country wants to save them.

With the government's encouragement, those below at most outwardly comply but inwardly disobey, daring not to stand idly by and watch someone die.

Moreover, the world pays attention to this kind of thing, and as long as the news gets out, they still have a chance of being rescued.

Sun Chengwu gathered his thoughts and said to the bald man, "I've already sent out a distress signal. I'll let you know if I get any news. I won't leave on my own; it won't do me any good."

The three bald men were in high spirits. "Great! We can finally go home!"

Sun Chengwu poured cold water on the idea at the right moment, saying, "Don't have too high hopes. It's just a possibility, but the probability is very low."

I don't want this matter to get out before it's been definitively determined.

Even so, the bald man was still very excited, "Okay, I'll definitely keep it a secret!"

The other two brothers also promised not to tell anyone.

However, Sun Chengwu didn't have much hope. This secret couldn't be kept for long. Now, many people in the camp were already guessing that Sun Chengwu had made contact with the outside world, otherwise it would be impossible for so many supplies to appear.

Sun Chengwu didn't intend to keep it a secret forever; he would find an opportunity to announce it someday in the future.

He didn't dare to say it before because he didn't have the ability to control these people.

He has now merged four camps, and most of his men trust him completely, so there's no harm in telling them.

Although Wang Hu was always by Sun Chengwu's side, he only heard bits and pieces of information and didn't know the inside story. He exclaimed in surprise, "What? We have a chance to go back?"

Sun Chengwu was somewhat helpless. "I never hid it from you, how come you didn't know?"

Wang Hu looked completely bewildered. "Boss, you didn't tell me that either."

Sun Chengwu was a little exhausted.

This guy is really a hothead, a pure warrior.

They kept talking and moving.

As they ventured deeper, the smell of sulfur in the air grew stronger. Sun Chengwu wondered, "Could this mountain be a volcano?"

This passage looks just like a passage through which lava flows.

The surrounding area is becoming increasingly vigilant. If this mine is discovered by investors, it could bring in a considerable amount of revenue.

No wonder major countries are now vying for Antarctica.

After descending to a depth of about 500 meters, the torch suddenly trembled a few times, and the flames shrank considerably.

Sun Chengwu stopped warily and said gravely, "Everyone, retreat!"

The bald man was also terrified. He had been down into the mine before and knew what it meant when the flames suddenly shrank. It meant that the oxygen content in the air had decreased or that there was toxic gas present.

If they continue deeper, they may fall into a coma due to lack of oxygen or poisoning.

Then you really won't be able to get out.

Everyone retreated together.

The flames returned to normal after retreating about seventy or eighty meters.

The temperature here had already made them sweat a little.

Preliminary assessment suggests that the temperature here is around 10 degrees Celsius, and the ground is at least 10 meters above the surface.

Sun Chengwu said, "Let's go back first."

He was already experiencing difficulty breathing.

He noticed that everyone's lips were turning purple, indicating that they were experiencing symptoms of oxygen deficiency.

Sun Chengwu advised, "Walk slowly and control your heart rate and breathing."

In this situation, the human body is very likely to go into shock.

They slowly retreated and returned to the outer perimeter.

Sun Chengwu stepped out of the cave, took a deep breath, and felt a sharp, stabbing pain in his trachea and lungs as the cold air entered his lungs. His drowsy mind also cleared up considerably.

They stood in the cold wind for more than half an hour until the purple on their lips faded and returned to their rosy color. Only then did Sun Chengwu say, "Let's go back."

The group sat around the fire, and Sun Chengwu took out food to roast.

The bald man asked excitedly, "If we can sell these agates, we'll all be rich."

When the rescue arrives, I'll definitely come back and pry off a few large pieces to take back with me.

Sun Chengwu said calmly, "Even if you can take it back, you probably won't be able to keep it for yourself. The country will definitely take it for research and then compete for this land."

The bald man grunted, his excitement waning considerably. "That's true, but I should be able to keep a few small pieces for myself."