Super Gene Hunting Ground

Chapter 113: Chapter 113 The Ice Age

The transmission station between Kongming Academy and Xianan University opened a week later, but Yang Xiao imposed restrictions on the station’s capacity, limiting the number of people transmitted each time to no more than 10, and no more than 20 within an hour. Should emergencies require mutual support between the two places, the transmission limits would be temporarily adjusted.

The genetic evolution level of Kongming Academy increased to 5, and Xianan University to 6, while the district across the river already reached level 8.

The giant snake entrenched on Kongming Bridge remained guarding the bridge. Xia Luo once personally led a team to observe it secretly, noting that the giant snake seemed to have doubled in size, becoming more terrifying.

The Star River had now turned into a river of horrors, filled with giant fish several meters long; no one dared to swim in the river, and it was impossible even by boat.

The dense fog within a ten-kilometer radius around Kongming Academy had dispersed, and the same was true for Xianan University.

However, the wilderness remained a vast area of unknown danger shrouded in dense fog.

Yang Xiao temporarily enjoyed a relatively calm period of development, but bad weather was imminent.

Overnight, a north wind blew in, gradually ushering in winter, with temperatures dropping lower and lower.

”Yang Xiao, recently the temperatures have become colder, and the number of mutant creatures in the wild has suddenly decreased significantly, as if most are hiding to prepare for winter.”

During dinner, Yang Xiao, Xiao Zhe, Zhao Gang, Huang Wen, and others sat around the bonfire, eating roasted meat while discussing the day’s events and planning future tasks.

Long Yongjun now basically shadowed Yang Xiao wherever he went.

Huang Wen privately assigned Long Yongjun the task of protecting Yang Xiao.

Long Yongjun’s Dog Blood Blade Technique had broken through to level three, and combined with his strength, his combat power was quite terrifying.

”What I’m most worried about now is if it rains. If it does, the tents on the playground might not hold up.”

The mutated bodies had greatly enhanced resistance in all aspects. For example, in the current cold weather, everyone didn’t feel too cold. However, if the weather continued to get colder, or if it rained or snowed, it would still be challenging for everyone.

”How’s the cleaning of the school office building?”

Yang Xiao asked.

”The office building has been cleaned, and the windows have been nailed shut with wooden boards. If we enter winter, and mutated creatures like ants, mosquitoes, and insects don’t come out to disturb us, we should be able to live there safely.”

”Let’s hope so. Everyone will hold out on the playground for a few days. If the weather continues to get colder, we’ll move into the office building.

Xu Nanqiang, you should lead the logistics team to accomplish two things. First, dig up all the potatoes in the wild, leaving some for next year’s seeds. Get Zhao Gang to assign people to protect you.

Second, arrange for people to chop more tree branches from the nearby mountains and pile them near the school office building. In case it snows and the weather gets cold, everyone can warm themselves by the fire.

Additionally, pay attention to collecting and storing the dried meat during this time. If we need to move into the office building, these dried meats must be moved immediately. Potatoes and dried meat are our main food sources for the winter, so make sure they’re well taken care of.”

Xu Nanqiang nodded,

”Don’t worry, I’ll ensure everyone is warm and well-fed throughout the winter. We’ve collected a lot of clothes from the ruins during this period. Each person has two or three pieces of winter clothing, all washed and sun-dried, ready to be distributed when needed.”

Yang Xiao nodded, and everyone chatted around the bonfire before going back to rest.

Yang Xiao found himself having a strange recurring dream these past few days, dreaming of encountering a giant beast in the dark. He couldn’t see the beast’s entire appearance, only sensing its massive size, always seeing just a part of its body, notably its huge palms. Each time, the beast would smack him awake with a giant palm.

Yang Xiao had been having this dream for several days now.

Tonight, Yang Xiao dreamt of the giant beast again and was once again slapped awake by it.

”Damn, what’s going on!”

Yang Xiao woke up in the middle of the night, walked out of the tent, shivering as the cold wind hit him. Hugging his arms tightly, he ran to a burning bonfire to warm himself.

Xu Nanqiang and others were gathered around the bonfire. The logistics team was responsible for safety during the day and night, including night patrols.

”Boss, it’s cold. Have a cup of hot water to warm up.”

Xu Nanqiang handed a stainless steel cup to Yang Xiao. The water inside had been heated by the bonfire and was steaming hot.

Yang Xiao nodded, blew on it a few times, drank half a cup of hot water, and felt much warmer.

Yang Xiao noticed some white powder on top of Xu Nanqiang’s head, reached out to touch it, and felt a chill.

”Boss, that’s frost. There’s frost at night now, and those of us on night duty have a layer of white frost on our hair.”

”Ah, isn’t it cold?”

Yang Xiao asked.

”It’s okay, we’ve gotten used to it. But this weather is getting colder by the day, especially at night.”

The dense fog within a ten-kilometer radius around Kongming Academy had been dispersed. There was sunlight during the day, so it wasn’t as cold then.

An idea crossed Yang Xiao’s mind, and he got up and walked towards the Genetic Store.

The two Iron Tower Warriors at the door stood like stone statues, unmoving, with their armor covered in a thin layer of frost.

Yang Xiao entered the store, where several crystal lamps emitted bright light.

Gu Bo seemed to never need sleep. Seeing Yang Xiao enter, he smiled and said:

”It’s so late, and you’re still not asleep? Worried about the state of the nation?”

”Haha, you guessed right, old man. By the way, I want to ask you something.”

”What is it?”

”It’s the apocalypse now, and I’m unsure about this weather. It feels like it’s getting colder. I’d like to consult you if you can predict the future weather.”

Gu Bo smiled,

”I dare not predict future weather, but it’s always good to be prepared early.”

”In case heavy snow blocks the mountains for several months, I want to know if the Genetic Store will be affected?”

”No, weather doesn’t affect us. The Genetic Store will remain open every day, even if no one comes in.”

”Will the cold winter of the end times last long?”

Gu Bo was stunned, looking at Yang Xiao.

”What are you really trying to ask?”

”I want to know if the winter will last long, say more than half a year?”

”I can’t tell you that, but I can remind you of something. The Earth once housed the dinosaur world. How did the dinosaurs go extinct?”

Yang Xiao was shocked, half-stunned, staring at Gu Bo.

Dinosaur extinction?

Before dinosaurs went extinct, wasn’t it because a small asteroid hit Earth, covering the atmosphere with dense fog and dust for years? During that time, the sun was obscured, temperatures dropped, and species went extinct.

Oh God, an ice age?

Our skies are currently covered by dense fog, hiding the sun. Are we about to experience an ice age?