Volume 3 Hello, Eri Chapter 228 Breath of the Deep Sea (I)
The Sea of Japan is exceptionally restless tonight. The sea surface is heaving restlessly, the visibility of the searchlights is shockingly low, black ships are cutting through the black sea water, and the sound of gas turbines is like a whistle, crisscrossing the sea.
"You actually disguised it as a fishing boat!" Caesar spoke loudly to drown out the sound of the gas turbine. This power system is often found in ships that lack good engines because its noise is so loud that it is unbearable for most people.
"No, it's a scientific research ship!" Yuan Zhisheng also said loudly, "We are a scientific research ship engaged in studying ocean currents and fish routes! We are now on the high seas, but this is Japan's exclusive economic zone. We have applied for a 12-hour channel control. No ship will pass through that sea within 12 hours!"
This is also the reason why the Japanese branch came up with such a noise-making device. The high-decibel sound of the movement will drive away the fish and make other ships that may appear nearby subconsciously stay away.
The name of the ship, Yamato, was painted on the side of the ship, which was of course fake and did not exist in any Coast Guard records. The Japanese would not allow a research ship to use the name Yamato.
However, the name Yamato has always had a good meaning. Its ancient meaning is great harmony, and it is also the name of the Japanese nation. Putting this kind of ship name on the ship used tonight is a great blessing.
The ship set out from Tokyo Bay and has been sailing for 3 hours. The evening weather forecast said that there will be 8-level gales and 2-meter-high waves in the nearby waters tonight, which is not suitable for going out to sea. However, the rare channel restriction is only for 12 hours tonight. The next application will not be so quick and easy. We must seize this opportunity, otherwise we will have to dive to explore the dragon embryo while ships are coming and going on the sea.
The searchlight was shone into the sky, black clouds were rolling and the sound of thunderstorm could be heard faintly. It looked like there would be not only strong winds but also heavy rain tonight. Before the thunderstorm arrived, Lu Mingfei already felt the chill coming. Standing on the deck, her long hair was blown like seaweed and she was shivering, but she still insisted on looking into the distance. People with dragon blood would not run away and catch a bad cold because of a little cold.
The more dangerous the mission was, the more uneasy she felt. At first, this mission only sounded scary in the description of Principal Ange, and later on, both Gen Chinu and the little devil jumped out to remind her, and finally Gen Chisheng revealed all the details. It was 10,000 meters deep in the sea, and there were only a handful of people in the world who had been there. It was a true place of life and death, and no one would know what happened there. Even if one died, it could not be called a heroic death, because the body would definitely not be found.
But the strange thing was that although she felt uneasy, she was not really afraid. Ever since she took on the task, it had been destined to happen. It would slowly become a reality as time passed. During such a long wait, perhaps she had already prepared herself unknowingly.
She touched the knife pocket on her back, where the floating light was inserted. It was integrated with the waterproof combat suit on her body. It was produced by the Equipment Department and customized by Lu Mingfei. It can be supplemented according to each person's needs. For example, Chu Zihang made a scabbard for himself with the same material, while Caesar requested a version with a buttstock strap that could seal an underwater pistol.
The surface of these combat uniforms is an extremely thin and fine metal mesh, which will form an electrostatic barrier to help resist the mental shock of the embryo. The workmanship is very good and it looks a bit like a diving swimsuit. It really shows Lu Mingfei's 90-pound figure. Although she is not plump enough, her S curve is absolutely perfect.
Chu Zihang sat in the cabin, looking at Lu Mingfei's back, silently wiping the Murasame in his hand, applying a layer of oil, polishing it, and then wiping it again, over and over again, as if he could make sparks come out of this thing just by using the whetstone and cloth in his hand.
In fact, he didn't need to do that. The awesomeness of Murasame's sword wasn't just that it was an alchemical weapon. The sword was also extremely sharp, strong and durable. Even if it chopped a whole group of Deadpools in a row, it would hardly be damaged.
Sharpening the knife was just a habit for him. Listening to the sound of the whetstone rubbing against the knife, he would gradually calm down, just like a musician listening to the sound of flowing water in the mountains, with only a state of mind as still as water. A martial artist used his lifelong martial arts to hone his skills repeatedly on the calm lake until he reached perfection.
Cultivation can be divided into real and virtual. Chu Zihang will have tens of thousands of actual combat exercises, as well as various simulations in his mind. Caesar has never understood why Chu Zihang can always study his moves so thoroughly. In fact, the answer is very simple. There is another Caesar in Chu Zihang's head. He will simulate Caesar's attack based on Caesar's actions he has seen, and then come up with corresponding counterattacks.
He is not the genius that most people think he is, but he has perseverance far beyond that of ordinary people in many aspects.
Caesar opened the lid of the steamer and took out the golden eye snapper that had been perfectly cooked in the thick soup. There was prepared mashed wild garlic next to it, and the soup was also served as extra fish soup. He picked up the diktatto and pried open the wine bottle. The dry wine was both appetizing and had a good antibacterial effect.
When the ship left the port, a strong wind had just started to blow in Tokyo Bay, and large numbers of fishing boats returned to the port to take shelter. When the ships met side by side, the sailors on the fishing boats waved and greeted this camouflaged research vessel with a very different aura.
At that time, Caesar had not changed into a combat uniform, but a neat white captain's suit, which made the fishermen mistake him for the captain of his ship. He jumped onto the fishermen's boat and bought two fresh golden eye snappers and asked for some bottled portable sauces.
Even though he is about to go deep-sea diving, the domineering nobleman will not forget to enjoy his life. Whenever he goes to any coastal city, he will buy the super fresh goods that have just returned from the fishermen to try and cook them himself. Although the taste may not be as good as those set meals that high-end restaurants take several hours to prepare for you, the local specialties made by himself also have a unique flavor.
Caesar tied his napkin and contentedly cut the fish meat that had been stewed to perfection for three hours. During this time, he was flipping through the operating manual while taking care of the steamer for stewing fish, without delaying either end.
One of the great advantages of sea fish is that it has far fewer bones than the common farmed fish or river fish on the market, so you can easily enjoy it. In addition, the fishermen will prepare their own sauces so that they can cook and replenish their energy at any time at sea. This seafood meal can be said to be a perfect local Japanese specialty. The cut fish pieces are thick, tender, and so soft that it makes people happy.
What's even better is that Chu Zihang is composing music for himself in the front. Although the music produced by the grindstone is not up to standard, Caesar still enjoys Chu Zihang's unintentional accompaniment very much. It makes him feel like he is in a high-end restaurant, and Chu Zihang, who has been conquered by him for many years, is presenting a carefully composed piano piece for Caesar Gattuso.
Yuan Zhisheng leaned against the door, looking at this one and then that one. It was hard to say who among the three of them was the most nervous at this moment. It was possible that the Zen monk and the dandy boy were not as nervous as the girl outside who was looking at the distance seriously.
"Ladies and gentlemen!" Caesar raised his hands and high-fived. "Come and try the Japanese-style golden eye snapper. Japan is the best in the world in seafood cooking techniques."
In front of him, besides his own bowl, there were three extra bowls. Each bowl contained a bowl of fresh fish soup and a whole piece of fish meat that just filled the surface. The golden color made one think that even the fish skin must be delicious.
Yuan Zhisheng was stunned for a moment. He had actually noticed that Caesar was stewing fish, but he didn't realize that he brought so many tableware. It seemed that when he bought the two golden eye snappers, he had already decided to give each person a portion.
Lu Mingfei and Chu Zihang turned around at the same time and leaned towards the stew pot. They were not surprised at all. Caesar was that kind of person. He would enjoy himself, but he would also remember the people around him. In this mission, he was the captain. The captain's task was not only to lead everyone to complete the task, but also to respect others. Everyone had to have a portion of the fish soup, otherwise he would not be Caesar.
"I thought you would say second in the world, only slightly behind the Italians." Lu Mingfei swallowed the big piece of fish happily, and immediately found a fish head hidden under her bowl. The big eyes of the golden eye snapper reminded people of the classic sentence in the high school textbook, the eyes of the fish in the pot were glowing strangely.
Boss, this is unfair treatment! Although I know you are always generous to girls, there is no need to treat them differently even for such a small matter! I always thought you were fair!
Although he was complaining a little in his heart, he actually enjoyed this kind of special treatment which was just the right amount. Ever since Lu Mingfei joined the student union after entering school, Caesar had never forgotten the only S-level student on campus, regardless of whether she attended any meetings, big or small. He always brought back a share of the souvenirs for her, and gave her special care in various places.
To be honest, if she didn't know that Caesar was loyal to Nuonuo like a loyal dog, Lu Mingfei would really think that Caesar was interested in her and wanted to pursue her. It is difficult for a girl to reject such a good man. There is a reason why Caesar is so popular. Compared with such a brilliant Caesar, Chu Zihang's personality charm is impossible to discover if you are not familiar with him. On the surface, he is just a faceless guy who always says that others owe him 5 million.
"Italian men are born chefs, but they are still far behind the Japanese in cooking seafood. Japan is an island country, not suitable for grazing, and there is not much land for farming. Before the Meiji Restoration, it relied entirely on fisheries to provide protein. So the Japanese concentrated all their cooking skills on cooking seafood, because there was nothing else for them to use their skills." Caesar was happy to show off his understanding of cooking. "During the Kamakura Shogunate, the average height of the entire Japanese was the same as yours."
"Oh, then it seems that if I travel through time, maybe I can become a famous woman." Lu Mingfei laughed.
Yuan Zhisheng had a blank expression on his face. He was too lazy to understand whether these two people were deliberately praising or mocking Japan in front of him. Anyway, the fish soup cooked by Caesar was really delicious. When he was on the sea, he always felt that his body and mind were as cold as if he was soaked in sea water. The fish soup warmed his heart and stomach when it went down his throat and made him feel much more comfortable. So he just assumed that he was saying something nice.
Caesar poured the bottle of wine into four glasses, distributed them to everyone, and raised his glass: "Our team is complicated this time, and some people have different positions. But I hope there will be no internal strife before the mission is over. After completing this mission, we can fight and kill on Free Day and spare no effort to kill each other. Use this glass of wine to wish our mission a complete success."
After hearing these words, Lu Mingfei always felt that Caesar also regarded her as an opponent. It seemed that he had not completely forgotten her little black gun. This time, the fighting and killing was definitely not just directed at Chu Zihang!
The dazzling light shone into the captain's cabin. The three people turned their heads to avoid it at the same time, only Yuan Zhisheng raised his head towards the light source.
"We have arrived at our destination. Now allow me to invite you to admire the Unsinkable Sumeru Throne, a project that was a collaboration between the Ganliu Research Institute and Maruyama Construction," he said.
It seemed as if a dazzling sun rose between the sky and the sea ahead . The connected lights formed a palace on the sea. The exquisite buildings were brightly lit, more brilliant than any mirage. The buildings were illuminated in dazzling white. Searchlights were shining on both sides of Yamato to guide the direction of the sea route.
"Offshore drilling platform." Chu Zihang understood.
The mineral resources in the sea are far richer than those on land. Since the last century, people have begun to develop offshore floating platforms to extract resources from the continental shelf.
This thing is a palace on the sea that can simultaneously handle communication, navigation, life, and exploration and mining. The cost of a single unit is incredibly high. Although it moves very slowly, its stability is very reliable and can withstand strong winds and even tsunamis at sea. From a distance, it looks like a steel barrier inserted into the sea.
"In Buddhism, Xumi pedestals refer to the pagodas that house Buddha statues or palaces. We call them Xumi pedestals because they are well-deserved unsinkable pedestals. The family has gathered all six Xumi pedestal floating platforms of its offshore mining companies here in advance as the base for this deep-sea exploration." Yuan Zhisheng said, "We have spent a lot of effort just to ensure your safety and the success of the mission. Even if some accidents cause problems with some of the Xumi pedestals, as long as there is still one, it can continue to serve you."
The closer the ship gets to the Sumeru Throne, the more one can appreciate the majesty and grandeur of this steel behemoth. Standing at the harbor and watching it, the research vessel seems to be a gigantic monster, but in front of these floating platforms it becomes an ant-like little brother, and one has to look up to see everything.
The towing chain was mounted on the Yamato, and it was guided into the dock of the floating platform and then fixed. The lights on both sides of the dock lit up one by one, and the men in black stood side by side on both sides of the dock and bowed deeply: "Welcome, young master, to come to the Xumi Seat for inspection!"
Their voices were like thunder and waves, so uniform that it made people's scalps numb. From this angle, each of them had the light behind them, like wind demons descending at night.
