dognovel Chapter 1270
Chapter 1270
One after another, "chimneys" of various shapes emerge from the seabed, like white jade carefully sculpted by God.
Some of them tower into the clouds, like white lighthouses;
Some are short and chubby, like upside-down bowls;
Some are intertwined, like pairs of hands clasped tightly together.
These white chimneys are continuously spewing out white hot springs.
Those hot springs are not lava, but hot, mineral-rich seawater.
They spewed out of the chimney and instantly condensed into white mist when they encountered the relatively cold boiling water around them.
The chimney was surrounded by a thick layer of white mineral crystals.
The crystals, like coral, piled up in layers and swayed gently in the boiling water.
Unlike the hot springs I'd seen before, everything here exudes a sense of new life and youthful innocence.
The surface of the chimney is still smooth, without much trace of seawater erosion.
The surrounding seawater also contains a large number of mineral particles suspended in the water, making the entire area appear somewhat turbid.
Qi Mingyu immediately maneuvered the submarine to a stop far away from the hot spring vent.
He checked the outside temperature and water quality.
"326 degrees Celsius. The mineral concentration and pH level of the water are exactly the same as the previous hot spring!"
Zhou Shuwan smiled and said, "That's great!"
The three of them smiled at each other.
In fact, Zhou Shuwan could only sense the hot spring vents here; everything else was just speculation.
She was also unsure whether the hot spring was suitable for growing there.
Everything I did before was a gamble.
They actually made the right bet!
After a brief moment of joy, Zhou Shuwan stood up and walked towards the cabin door.
"Don't waste time, let's move the fish fry out."
She had barely finished speaking when Qi Mingyu stopped her.
"Wait. The submarine's robotic arm can handle the transport and deployment; you don't need to go out."
Zhou Shuwan shook her head and pointed to the various white chimneys outside the porthole.
"The robotic arm is not precise enough. These hot springs are densely distributed, and if the fish fry are released in the wrong place, they are likely to be scalded by the high temperature of the hot springs. Only when people go out can they accurately place them in the most suitable area."
"Most importantly, we can't waste too much time on the seabed; the robotic arm is too slow. We also have to consider the impact of high-temperature coatings on the seabed!"
“It still won’t work.” Qi Mingyu’s attitude was firm. “The water temperature outside is over 300 degrees Celsius, and the pressure is 80 times that of sea level. Even wearing an air-conditioned suit would be too dangerous.”
“We’ve been through this before,” Zhou Shuwan said, looking at him with a firm gaze.
"Moreover, among the three of us, you are the most skilled at operating a submarine. If anything happens after Mu Mu and I go out, we will have to rely on you to pilot the submarine to rescue us."
Qi Mingyu fell silent.
He knew Zhou Shuwan was telling the truth.
The precision of a robotic arm is indeed incomparable to that of a human hand.
The environment at this hot spring is far more complex than the previous ones.
If the delivery goes wrong, all their hard work along the way will be for nothing.
He was really worried about letting Zhou Shuwan and Mu Mu go out.
The air inside the cabin seemed to stagnate for a moment.
Mu Mu knew that her sister's suggestion was the most appropriate solution, and she also knew that her brother-in-law was just being overly concerned.
He said, "Brother-in-law, don't worry. We'll be careful. I'll protect my sister!"
Looking at the determined eyes of the two men, and then at the white hot spring chimneys outside the porthole, Qi Mingyu finally relented.
"Be careful." His voice was still tense. "I will stop the submarine ten meters away from you, and the robotic arm will be on standby. If anything goes wrong, we will provide immediate assistance."
"I understand." Zhou Shuwan smiled.
The three of them immediately sprang into action.
Qi Mingyu adjusted the submarine to the optimal position and carefully checked the air-conditioned suits of the two men again to confirm that all parameters were normal.
Zhou Shuwan and Mu Mu worked together to move the insulated boxes containing the hot spring fish fry to the vicinity of the hatch.
The hatch opens slowly.
An unusually hot current rushed in instantly.
Zhou Shuwan and Mu Mu subconsciously held their breath, bent down, picked up an insulated box, and carefully stepped out of the submarine.
The outside world is far more awe-inspiring than the cabin.
The seabed beneath my feet was covered with a thick layer of white crystals, and stepping on it felt like walking on snow, making a crunching sound.
The surrounding seawater was filled with countless mineral particles, reducing visibility to less than five meters.
Those white hot spring chimneys, shrouded in mist, resembled ethereal fairy mountains.
The roar emanating from the hot spring was deafening.
That was the sound of hot seawater gushing out, like ten thousand horses galloping, or like thunder rolling.
Zhou Shuwan and Mu Mu carried the insulated box and walked towards the vicinity of the hot spring, their steps uneven.
Even with the temperature control system on full blast, they could still feel a scorching heat seeping into their skin through the thick protective suits.
They carefully avoided the gushing hot springs and found a relatively mild area where they placed the incubator.
Mu Mu squatted down and pressed the switch on the incubator.
The lid of the box slowly opened.
A group of silvery-white hot spring fish fry swam out of the box in an instant.
They seemed to sense the familiar temperature and mineral scent, and happily wagged their tails as they swam toward the white hot spring chimneys, like a flock of birds returning to their nests.
Its silvery-white color, like sunlight, traces graceful arcs in the murky seawater.
Zhou Shuwan and Mu Mu watched this scene with smiles of relief on their faces.
One box, two boxes, three boxes...
The two worked together, dividing the tasks and moving in an orderly manner.
Soon, all nine insulated boxes were empty.
In the sea, there are silvery-white figures everywhere.
They darted among the white chimneys, bringing a touch of life to this desolate seabed.
"Only one box left!" Mu Mu's voice was full of excitement.
Zhou Shuwan nodded and turned to swim towards the submarine.
Qi Mingyu, in the cockpit, was intently watching the two people and their surroundings.
Once you find something wrong
The last insulated box was lifted up by the two of them together.
Just as they turned around, preparing to walk towards the milder area, an unexpected event occurred.
The seabed beneath my feet suddenly trembled.
A strong tremor came from underground.
Zhou Shuwan and Mu Mu's expressions changed drastically, and they immediately lost their balance.
The insulated box slipped from my hand and rolled toward a hot spring vent not far away.
"Oh no!" Zhou Shuwan's pupils shrank sharply.
That vent is the most violently erupting one in the entire hot spring group.