The Apache armed helicopter that came to Stanford to urgently transport Steven's team to the Shrimp World No. 2 was the new generation of Apache -S01 armed helicopter that was equipped with the US Navy and Army in August last year.
As the successor of the previous generation's main fighter aircraft, the AH-64 'Apache', the S01 had an additional transport cabin that could carry six to eight people while its weapon load remained the same. Not only that, but its endurance had been increased from the original 1,000 kilometers to 3,800 kilometers.
According to the official response of the US military and the helicopter manufacturer, Boeing, to be able to achieve such an essential improvement in carrying capacity and cruise strike with less than 30% of the overall design change, it was due to the use of a revolutionary new engine.
However, it was rumored that the increase in the power of the Apache -S01 helicopter was entirely due to the use of a new 'lightweight material.' Recalling the fact that the'S 'in the new serial number' S01 'used by the new generation of Apache coincided with the first letter of' shrimp, 'one could not help but let one's imagination run wild.
Based on this, it was speculated that the US had probably begun to reap the technological leap brought about by the collision of civilizations from the development of the supernatural realm.
Zhang Lisheng had seen this information on the Internet before. For this reason, when he climbed into the narrow cabin of the helicopter, he curiously touched the metal wall of the cabin but did not say anything.
After placing the metal box filled with '01 mixed reagent' at his feet and leaning against the corner of the seat that was placed horizontally in the cabin, the young man asked, "Major Martin, are we flying directly to Shrimp World No. 2 later?"
"Oh, yes, sir. We'll go straight to Shrimp B1 Island on this voyage." Martin, who was sitting opposite the young man, looked at him and nodded.
When the officer was speaking, the Apache helicopter began to slowly lift off. It tilted up and flew into the distance against the dazzling sun.
"Colonel Martin, this is my experimental assistant and collaborator. He's also my graduate student, Zhang Lisheng. He's a talented biologist." Noticing the curiosity in the officer's eyes, Stephen introduced.
"Oh, nice to meet you, Mr. Zhang Lisheng."
"Nice to meet you, Major. Thank you for the terrible answer you gave just now. You let me know that we must stay in this narrow cabin for a full ten hours." Zhang Lisheng looked at the vast sea of clouds outside through the cabin window that was as small as a lunch box and said casually.
Seeing that the young man who spoke casually in front of him seemed to have a very special position in front of Professor Stephen, which usually meant that he might have some background, Martin smiled apologetically. "I'm sorry, Mr. Lisheng.
I'd also like to invite you, Professor Steven, and Dr. Shalin to take the first-class cabin of American Airlines to New York first and have a good rest. Then, you can take a cruise ship to enjoy the sea breeze and easily go to the supernatural realm's island.
But the current situation is really too … "
"Aren't there five large warships guarding the colony?
Besides, even though the Shrimp B1 Island had an area of more than 30,000 square kilometers, judging from the bartering situation of the natives, it should not be a long and narrow terrain. The species distribution was very uniform, so by right, even if there was an animal migration, it would not be very obvious.
What kind of special situation could cause such panic in that place? "
Zhang Lisheng's question stunned Mark. Once again, he carefully studied the young man for a while before suddenly asking, "Sir, it sounds like your understanding of Shrimp B1 Island is much deeper than mine. Have you been there before?"
"I've been there once as a future investor. It's a beautiful island, but of course, it's very dangerous as well.
As a biologist cum businessman, a short two-hour visit has left a deep impression on me. "
"It's amazing that you can learn so much in just two hours."
"Major, I think it's even more surprising that there are still hundreds of 'new cowboys' who went to Shrimp B1 Island with me on the same boat as me who are still willing to stay there after learning about it for two hours."
"Oh, Mr. Lisheng. That's why they've realized it now and become panicked." The major shrugged and cleverly answered the young man's question before no longer saying anything.
When Zhang Lisheng saw that the officer avoided answering his question, he no longer asked. Shrinking his body at the corner of the airport, he closed his eyes and began to rest.
Not knowing how long had passed, he was awakened by a gentle female voice. "Lisheng, Lisheng, it's time to get up and eat something."
The young man opened his eyes and saw Charlene standing in front of him with a bag of biscuits and a bottle of soft soda in her hand.
"Oh, thank you, Dr. Charlene." Zhang Lisheng took the food and tore open the packaging before stuffing the biscuits into his mouth one by one. "Major Martin, is there any iced Coke on the plane?"
"I'm sorry, Mr. Lisheng. The carrying capacity of this helicopter has been designed to be 'theoretically feasible' so there's really no way for us to specially install a refrigerator for you," Mark replied, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
"That's unfortunate." Zhang Lisheng put the last biscuit into his mouth and looked at the sky outside the window. "Major, it should be afternoon now. How many hours have we been flying?"
"We've been flying for almost half the distance …" Mark finally noticed Zhang Lisheng's shocking table manners. "Sh * t! Mr. Lisheng, y-you're eating combat rations! The calories of these biscuits …"
"Major, other than being a biologist and a businessman, I'm also a martial artist.
Warriors like us, who use mysterious methods to train our bodies and refine our consciousness in order to reach the point where we can explode with power far beyond the imagination of ordinary people, consume an astonishing amount of energy. When we train to a high level, not to mention a few pieces of battle rations, we can even swallow an entire pig.
Just a casual question, do you still have more of these biscuits? "
"Biscuits, of course there are more biscuits." Mark opened the material reserve box under his seat and took out a few bags of biscuits before tossing them to Zhang Lisheng. "You can have as many as you want."
"Thank you, but that's enough. I'm still not a 'master' who can eat an entire cow in one meal." Zhang Lisheng tore open the packaging and ate another four to five bags of biscuits before continuing to close his eyes to rest.
Time continued to pass by quickly. In the blink of an eye, the helicopter had already hovered above the New York inland sea. The sky was approaching evening and the Apache finally passed through the sea where the space was distorted.
In order to drive the wizard gu to cross the 'world' successfully, the wizard gu must be within the range of the wizard's sight. After crossing into the supernatural realm, Zhang Lisheng's sense of the wyrmdragon and lizard left in the human world was almost cut off. Fortunately, he could still use his spirit technique.
This time, the young man woke up automatically and looked at the dim sunset outside the window with a blank expression. "We should be arriving at Shrimp B1 Island soon."
"That's right, Mr. Lisheng. Your intuition is very accurate. We'll reach our destination in half an hour at most." Mark nodded.
Zhang Lisheng remained silent and did not say anything. Listening to the helicopter's' du du du … 'sound, it continued until the Apache flew past the natural harbor of the supernatural realm's island and left the five warships behind before landing in the bustling human gathering place.
After more than three months of development, this gathering place located on the west side of Shrimp B1 Island that had been open to the public for a long time had expanded at least four to five times its original size.
Looking down from a bird's eye view from above, this place was already equivalent to an ancient city with a population of at least 20,000 US citizens alone.
The commercial area, industrial area, residential area, and other areas with different functions had spontaneously separated and formed. From the layout alone, it looked like a thriving scene.
However, if one were to look carefully at the faces of the frightened pedestrians walking on the medieval-like street, one would notice that the entire gathering place was now shrouded in a panicked atmosphere.
After getting off the plane and taking a breath of the fresh air of the supernatural realm, Zhang Lisheng looked at the indigenous midgets who were chattering noisily on the ground and muttered, "This gathering place is developing really fast. In just over three months, it has already swallowed a large part of the jungle …"
"Not only that, but the construction of satellite settlements around the gathering place has long been put on the agenda. If it wasn't for this accident, the first phase of the project might have already been carried out." Ma Ke smiled and turned his gaze to Professor Stephen. "Professor, General Rowling and other experts are already waiting for you."
"We'll go there right away. Please lead the way, Major …" Staring intently at the various strange creatures in the hands of the supernatural realm's midgets, Stephen suppressed the ecstasy in his heart. "Well, I have a small request. Can you collect all the samples of the supernatural realm's creatures in this gathering place for me as soon as possible? If the military wants to know the answer, they'll have to give us scientists enough materials.
Also, after meeting General Rowling, I need to go to the laboratory that you've prepared for me immediately. If there's any missing instrument, you can bring it over from my laboratory in Stanford. I want to start working as soon as possible. "
"Professor, I'll convey your first request to my superior as soon as possible. I don't think it'll be a big problem.
As for the second request, I'll do it immediately after meeting the general. Please follow me. " Ma Ke nodded and brought the three of them along the congested streets of the supernatural realm's city. They walked into a square cement house with a flag of the US national emblem, the bald eagle, hanging on the door beam.
In the empty room with only a desk and a computer, several non-commissioned officers were on duty. When they saw Ma Ke walking in, they stood up straight and saluted. "Good day, sir."
"I've been ordered to bring Professor Stephen, a biologist, and his assistant from Stanford. The general is waiting to see the professor." Ma Ke returned a military salute and took out a document from his pocket before handing it to the sergeant in charge of the security of the bunker's exit.
The tall black sergeant took the order and looked at it carefully. After verifying it on the computer, he canceled the order and recycled it with a shredder in front of Ma Ke. "Professor Stephen, welcome to Shrimp B1 Island.
You can go in now, Major. "Then, he pressed the knob hidden under the office desk to activate the bunker's entrance.
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