Read Novel Full Chapter 503: Did you really kill them all?
Chapter 503: Did you really kill them all?
The snowmobiles driven by the Russian belonged to the United Base.
Jiang Ning’s space had them, and they were brand new, while theirs were only about 70-80% new.
They stopped at a safe distance of 200 meters, then Ivanov ran over on the thick snow. “Jiang, Huo, how have you been recently?”
“Not bad. The United Base hasn’t bothered us these past couple of days,” Jiang Ning pretended that she didn’t know anything and asked with concern, “How about you? You didn’t get robbed by those bastards, did you?”
“Hahaha.” While Ivanov was laughing, his eyes fell on the two of them intentionally or unintentionally, “We destroyed the United Base.”
Jiang Ning dropped her jaw in shock, “Are you kidding us?”
Ivanov was surprised, “Don’t you know what happened the night before last?”
Jiang Ning was confused, “What happened the night before last?”
Seeing that they didn’t seem to be pretending, Ivanov paused for a moment and then laughed again. “The United Base was bombed the night before last, and many people were killed and injured. I thought it was the two of you who did it?”
Jiang Ning was amused, “Us?”
“Isn’t it?” Ivanov asked in surprise. “We rescued some people imprisoned by the United Base. They said two people broke into the prison, wearing gas masks and carrying heavy weapons.”
Jiang Ning didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, “Ivanov, if we were so powerful, why would we come to the Arctic to suffer? We should have saved the earth long ago! You don’t think we’re some kind of three-headed, six-armed monsters, do you? Two people taking on 3,000?
Are you joking with us right now, or did those people you rescued lose their minds after being locked up, or perhaps they deliberately said some misleading things to fool you?”
Ivanov thought about it.
Those people were abused by the United Base every day, so their minds were already messed up.
And they asked more that 300 people, most of them said they didn’t see anything. A few said they saw something, but their answers were all different.
Some people also claimed it was two individuals wearing gas masks, others said it was Jesus coming down, some mentioned King Tuo Dali bringing 100,000 soldiers, and some even said it was the god Shiva who showed up.
But who else could it be if not Jiang and Huo? After all, they had quietly killed dozens of people from the United Base before.
It wasn’t just Ivanov who suspected it; others did too.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have made a special trip today just to test them.
If it was them, they would have to be more cautious in the future.
On the surface, the Chinese were humble and not aggressive, but in reality, they were very cunning.
They were a nation with a five-thousand-year history and culture. Not only did they know how to conceal their strengths, but they were also skilled at pretending to be less smart than they really are.
But two people against three thousand? Thinking about the attack on the underwater base, the destruction, and the mysterious disappearance of the United Base members along with the weapons and supplies, it’s obvious that this is not something humans could do.
Ivanov dismissed his doubts. “When we heard the noise and rushed over, we saw the bodies of the United Base members and red-eyed crocodiles everywhere outside the base. They were most likely attacked by the crocodiles first, and then some high-level officials took the opportunity to rebel. That’s why there were so many casualties…”
The bodies were trampled, killed by poisonous gas, shot, suffocated, or attacked by crocodiles or biochemical bats. The deaths were all strange and horrifying. The entire underwater base had a creepy, terrifying atmosphere, and those who didn’t know would think that a supernatural murder had occurred.
Ivanov didn’t believe in gods. If it wasn’t Jiang and Huo, then it was most likely that the poisonous gas seeped into the prison room, causing them to become confused and hallucinate.
But regardless of the truth, the Russians were the biggest beneficiaries.
Ivanov was pleased. “Jiang, to use your words, when the snipe and clam fight, the fisherman benefits.”
They were guarding outside, and they killed anyone who came out. It felt incredibly satisfying.
Jiang Ning still couldn’t believe it, “Did you really kill them all?”
“Yes, except for a few hundred of the two-legged sheep.”
Upon hearing that the United Base had been completely wiped out, Jiang Ning was so happy she almost jumped up and gave Ivanov a thumbs up. “You Russians truly live up to your reputation as a warrior nation. You’ve cleared the Arctic of pests.”
The “warrior nation” was a bit embarrassed but couldn’t reveal the truth. “Hahaha…”
After a round of flattery, Jiang Ning casually asked, “Ivanov, now that the United Base is gone, how are you dealing with the people they captured?”
Ivanov really didn’t know how to deal with the imprisoned survivors, and it was not something he could decide.
But what is certain is that they don’t eat their own kind.
First, it was inhumane; second, it could lead to disease; and third, they could plant potatoes and corn, and also hunt crocodiles and seals.
“They’ll probably be freed. Those who want to stay can, those who want to leave can go.”
They didn’t have a taste for torturing prisoners, but they did need to expand their strength.
Jiang Ning did not ask any more questions but changed the subject and asked, “Ivanov, did you come here today to exchange herbs?”
“No, I’m giving you a gift.”
After destroying the United Base, they found some supplies, weapons, and medicines on the ships and transports stored in the lower level. They didn’t need the herbs for now.
Ivanov moved a box from the vehicle and said mysteriously, “Open it and take a look.”
Huo Yishen opened the wooden box, looking a bit confused.
Jiang Ning was curious and walked forward to take a look.
Inside were the heads of the Chinese zodiac animals, including the long-lost dragon head.
Ivanov had studied and worked in China for many years. He knew that this was a priceless treasure of China and had been lost overseas more than a hundred years ago.
The dragon head was found on the transport ship, where a large number of cultural relics from various countries were placed.
Cultural relics cannot be eaten as food, and the Russian was not interested at all. But when they learned that the dragon head was from China, they decided to send it to Jiang Ning as a token of gratitude for saving their lives last time and also to win favor.
“Jiang, Huo, there are still many cultural relics on the ship. We can’t recognize which country they belong to. If you are interested, you can go and pick them yourself.”
After saying that, he changed the subject and added, “The United Base is gone, but the number of survivors landing in the Arctic is increasing. There will be no shortage of trouble in the future.”
“We’re planning to move into the United Base. The ships are very large, and if you’re willing to join us, we can give you your own ship.”
The underwater base was destroyed beyond recognition, and staying there was unsafe. They didn’t want to face another tragedy like that.
While living on a ship wasn’t as comfortable, and the space was more limited, but it was much better than staying in an ice house.
Although the destruction of the United Base was too strange and Ivanov had no evidence, he always felt that it had something to do with the two of them.
People’s hearts are unpredictable, but whether emotionally or historically, the two countries could cooperate.
Ivanov and his group were just regular survivors. They could form a group or an alliance if they got along. They weren’t that ambitious and didn’t feel the need to oppress or eliminate potential threats.
To put it bluntly, Ivanov came today to extend an invitation.
How could Jiang Ning not tell what he was really after?
While Ivanov appeared to be presenting the dragon head as a gift, he was actually trying to test the waters.
Jiang Ning politely declined, “Thank you for your kindness, but we are used to living alone, so we won’t bother you.”
Ivanov didn’t insist but took a few boxes from their vehicle. “These were also found on the ship. They are hydroponic vegetable containers. We tried using them but didn’t succeed, so we thought of you, as all Chinese are experts in growing vegetables, and decided to send them over.”
In addition to the containers, there were also fertilizers, nutrients, and several vegetable seeds.
There was no helping it. Growing food was in their blood, and Jiang Ning’s eyes lit up as soon as she saw them. “Wow, thank you!”