Chapter 528: Survival in the Mist 5
However, things often develop unexpectedly. Not long after the team led by the young member went deep into the fog, they encountered a group of ferocious fog creatures. Those creatures had different shapes, some were like giant spiders, and some were like erratic ghosts. They quickly surrounded the team and launched a fierce attack.
The members who left the team were caught off guard and soon fell into a tough battle. They realized that Lin Qian's caution was not without reason. In the fog, any negligence could have fatal consequences.
At this time, Lin Qian was anxiously waiting at the edge of the fog with the remaining team members. She was filled with worry, but she also understood that rushing into the fog at this time would only put more people in danger. She could only pray silently, hoping that those members who had left the team would return safely.
However, fate did not seem to favor them. When the first rays of morning light penetrated the mist, Lin Qian saw several ragged, wounded people staggering out. They were the survivors of those who had left the team, but their eyes were filled with fear and despair.
"We...we were wrong." One of the members said in a trembling voice, "We shouldn't have left the team and shouldn't have taken such a blind risk."
Lin Qian looked at them with mixed feelings. She felt relieved because they finally realized their mistakes, but also sad because this adventure cost them a heavy price.
She gently patted the member's shoulder and said in a gentle but firm voice: "It's good that you're back. We are a team. Only by uniting together can we survive in this fog."
This incident made Lin Qian deeply realize that the real enemy is not only the unknown creatures in the fog, but also the human heart. Human greed, selfishness and impulsiveness are often more deadly than the dangers in the fog. She decided to strengthen the discipline and trust building within the team, so that everyone can understand that only by unity can they face challenges together.
In the following days, Lin Qian was more cautious in choosing her partners. She not only valued each person's ability and skills, but also their quality and character. She often organized team training and exercises to improve everyone's combat capability and cooperation spirit. At the same time, she also established a strict discipline system and imposed severe punishments on any violation of the rules.
These measures gradually paid off, and the atmosphere in the team became more harmonious. Everyone began to trust each other more and cherish this hard-earned team more. Together they explored the ruins and secrets in the fog, and faced all kinds of unknown challenges and dangers.
Lin Qian also continued to grow and improve in the process. She not only mastered more trading skills and survival skills, but also learned how to better lead and manage a team. Her wisdom and courage became a legend among the survivors, and more and more people were willing to join her team to explore this mysterious foggy world together.
However, Lin Qian knows that the road to explore the fog is still very long. In this world full of unknowns and dangers, she must always remain vigilant and cautious. Only in this way can she lead the team to find the hope of survival and the direction of the future in this fog.
One evening, Lin Qian led the team to camp in an open area to rest. She sat by the campfire, watching the firelight reflecting the warm smiles on everyone's faces, and her heart was filled with emotion and satisfaction. She knew that this team had become the most precious treasure in her life.
“Lin Qian, thank you.” A team member suddenly said, his voice full of gratitude and respect, “It’s you who helped us find the meaning and hope of survival.”
Lin Qian smiled and shook her head: "No, we have found the meaning and hope of survival together. In this foggy world, each of us is each other's support and strength."
After that, she raised her glass to salute everyone present. Everyone raised their glasses to celebrate this united and beautiful moment. In the light of the bonfire, their figures looked particularly tall and firm, as if no matter how thick and dangerous the fog ahead was, they could bravely face and overcome it.
As the exploration continued, Lin Qian and her team gradually uncovered some of the truth behind the fog. Those seemingly unsolvable mysteries quietly revealed a clue in the repeated life-and-death tests.
During an exploration of an ancient ruin, the team had a very difficult time. The ruin was filled with complicated traps and mechanisms, which could trigger a fatal crisis if not handled with care. Lin Qian frowned and carefully led everyone to avoid the traps, her heart filled with unprecedented tension and anticipation.
"Everyone be careful, there are many traps here, don't touch anything at will." Lin Qian reminded in a low voice. Her eyes were as sharp as an eagle, and she was always alert to the movements around her.
The team members followed closely behind, not daring to breathe. Suddenly, a huge stone door appeared in front of them, with some strange symbols and patterns engraved on it. Lin Qian stopped and carefully studied the symbols on the stone door, trying to find a way to open it.
"These symbols seem to be an ancient form of writing. I've seen similar ones in previous ruins." said a team member, an archaeologist who is well versed in ancient writing.
"Then can you decipher the meaning of these words?" Lin Qian looked at him expectantly.
The archaeologist frowned and carefully identified the symbols: "These words seem to be telling an ancient story about the origin and purpose of the fog..."
"What? The origin and purpose of the fog?" Lin Qian asked in surprise. She didn't expect that this exploration would lead to such a major discovery.
The archaeologist nodded and continued to interpret the symbols: "According to the description of these words, the fog is not a natural phenomenon, but a test set by some advanced civilization to screen and test life on Earth. They want to use this method to select strong people who can adapt to the cosmic environment, so as to lead life on Earth to a wider universe in the future."
Lin Qian was stunned. She didn't expect that there was such a shocking truth hidden behind the fog. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down: "What about the trading system? What's going on with it?"
The archaeologist shook his head. "There is no clear description of the trading system in these texts. But I think it is very likely the only hope that power has left for mankind, guiding the survivors to continue to evolve and adapt to the coming cosmic era."
Lin Qian was silent for a moment, with mixed emotions in her heart. She finally understood why there were so many dangers and challenges in the fog, and why the trading system was so mysterious and powerful. It turned out that all of this was to screen and test the life on Earth, so that they could survive better in the future.