dognovel Chapter 968
Chapter 968
Zhou Shuwan and Qi Mingyu straightened up at the same time, their expressions focused.
Captain Shang said slowly, "As you know, to protect against the icy rain, we're using boiling point alloy to cover the exterior of all our ships. This has used up almost half of our boiling point alloy reserves. However, this will significantly reduce our reserves for future construction of the Mid-Sky Fortress."
Captain Chen took over the conversation: "What's more troublesome is that our population has increased by two thousand. The scale of the Sky Fortress must also be expanded accordingly."
Both of them frowned slightly as they spoke.
The mid-air fortress is their last barrier against future sea-boiling disasters. If the materials are insufficient, the consequences will be disastrous.
Zhou Shuwan and Qi Mingyu looked at each other and had vaguely guessed the purpose of the two captains.
Sure enough, Captain Shang no longer hesitated and spoke directly: "After discussion, we believe that we must replenish the reserves of high-temperature resistant metals as soon as possible.
The metals brought back from under the oil field are relatively easy to obtain. We just need to send people to re-explore the location of the oil field.
But minerals formed in hydrothermal vents, like the ones you found last time, are extremely rare.”
He paused, his eyes falling on Zhou Shuwan: “The scene you described after returning will only happen in a few places in the four oceans before the end of the world.
Therefore, the minerals formed in that environment are far more resistant to high temperatures and corrosion than ordinary materials, and should be the best materials for us to build mid-air fortresses."
Captain Chen added, "Of course, we also know that this means putting you at risk again. To be honest, neither Lao Shang nor I want to do that."
But the reality is that the day has come, and the predicted boiling sea disaster may break out at any time.
We must be fully prepared before it arrives.”
Captain Shang's tone was somewhat helpless: "So... the warship hopes you can go again and try your luck."
After saying that, he looked at Zhou Shuwan expectantly: "Doctor Zhou, do you think you can still find that underwater hot spring we found last time?"
Zhou Shuwan barely hesitated and nodded directly: "Yes, yes."
A hint of joy flashed across the faces of the two captains at the same time.
But then she added, "However, after the previous freezing and thawing of the seabed, I can't guarantee that the hot spring still exists. Moreover, those minerals may have been affected by the freezing."
"Yes, yes! We just guessed it, it will definitely have an impact." Captain Shang nodded repeatedly and turned to look at Captain Chen.
Captain Chen pondered for a moment, then said solemnly, "Doctor Zhou, you and Xiao Qi are both outstanding personnel on the mothership. To be honest, we really don't want you to take this risk. But the situation is urgent, and we have no choice."
He looked at the two of them with a determined gaze: "If you are willing to go, we will send our best team to accompany you. They will protect your safety with their lives."
Zhou Shuwan looked at the two captains' wrinkled faces and the fatigue in their eyes.
Since the ice rain came, they have hardly had any rest in the past two or three days - commanding defenses and allocating resources during the day, and holding meetings to discuss countermeasures at night.
Every decision concerns the life and death of more than 7,000 people on the mothership.
A complex emotion surged in her heart.
She could refuse, but that would mean giving up her only hope.
If they accept, both she and Qi Mingyu will face unknown dangers again.
But she is the only one among the more than 7000 survivors on the mother ship who may find the underwater hot springs again.
In other words, the fate of more than 7,000 people now rests on her shoulders.
She took a deep breath, suppressed her hesitation, and looked up to meet the gazes of the two captains: "Okay, I agree."
As soon as the words fell, the atmosphere in the room instantly became a little more relaxed.
Captain Shang and Captain Chen looked at each other and couldn't help showing excitement.